10 AFFORDABLE WAYS TO ADD CHARACTER TO A BUILDER GRADE HOME | DESIGN HACKS

10 AFFORDABLE WAYS TO ADD CHARACTER TO A BUILDER GRADE HOME | DESIGN HACKS

Today I am sharing with you 10 budget friendly & affordable ways to add character and charm to a your builder grade/new construction home! From window treatments, doors, architectural details and decorating ideas, these design hacks will transform your cookie cutter home into a charming and unique space! If you just bought your first builder grade home but love the look of older charming homes, this videos just for you!! Enjoy – Kristen McGowan #interiordesign #homedecor #designahacks #diy

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Vinyl Window mullions: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1tn93/
Magnetic Garage Door Hardware: https://amzn.to/3Ivfok3

MY AMAZON STOREFRONT: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kristenmcgowan

FAMILY ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/O0Zs2aq35-E

– Shop My Family Room –

Loloi Skye Rug: https://amzn.to/3LFIvTA
Loloi Jules Rug: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1t4l1/
Sectional: https://bit.ly/3LCi29z
Swivel Chair: https://rstyle.me/+zk-M-ReqKb-yBdaAy4r2Og
Black side table: https://amzn.to/3oKyhbC
Tv stand storage cabinets: https://amzn.to/3Nngrpk
Gold semi circle pulls: https://amzn.to/3Vk6Stj
Battery Powered Wall Sconces: https://amzn.to/44h53Bm
Black Floor Lamp: https://amzn.to/3niM09l
Gold Floor Lamp: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1t4lv/
Blue plaid pillow: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1t4ly/
Floral beige Pillow: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1t4m0/
Rust linen Pillow: https://amzn.to/3Np7sUB
Plaid Pillow: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1t4m2/
Plaid throw blanket: https://amzn.to/3VkgR1Z
Large Landscape Wall Art: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1t4m5/
Vintage Art prints: https://amzn.to/3ADcu8H
Small vintage landscape canvas art: https://amzn.to/3oVMH9b
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Cherry Blossom Floral stems: https://amzn.to/3ng2Bul
Brown babies breath floral stems: https://amzn.to/3LHJjaw
Rug tape: https://amzn.to/3nfCbsO
Mitre box + saw: https://amzn.to/3Npfddt
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Extendable paint roller: https://amzn.to/3Vp6pGs
Paint: Benjamin Moore Intrigue

MY LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/TRlDDwLAYrY

– Shop My Living Room –

White Sofa: https://rstyle.me/+-9isRMZWqLzYEDuTUT…
Boucle chairs: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5e/
Olive tree: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6d/
Coffee Table: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5g/
Ottomans: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5h/
Etsy prints: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6i/
Canvas art: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6x/
8×10 Rosemarie Rug: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5k/
9×12 Jute rug: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5o/
Rug tape: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5s/
H&M vase: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd71/
Curtains 50×96 (oatmeal): https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd5w/
Curtains 100×96 (oatmeal): https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd64/
IKEA Vidga track system: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1c6uq/
Puck lights: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd65/
Black IKEA Knobs: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6a/
Coffee table book: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd67/
Sage Lumbar Pillow: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6j/
Velvet sage pillow: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6j/
Table lamp: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6o/
Narrow console table: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd62/
Decorative beads: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6q/
Ribba Frame: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1cd6v/

– R O O M M A K E O V E R S –

MY GUEST BEDROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/-ug8r0pO9m0

NEW BREAKFAST NOOK MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/0H9oi-yLDS8

CLOSET BAR MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/qaTa6TerDpg

DIY ENTRYWAY MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/BkUDxvhVVpw

BATHROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/81hJHT-u_Uo

DINING ROOM MAKEOVER: https://youtu.be/GmZxKPCuRyQ

SMALL BATHROOM (POWDER ROOM MAKEOVER): https://youtu.be/3bbGZj9qGdM

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– F O L L O W M E –
Kristen McGowan: Designer, Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College

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24 Replies to “10 AFFORDABLE WAYS TO ADD CHARACTER TO A BUILDER GRADE HOME | DESIGN HACKS”

  1. HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!☀???? If you love the look of older charming homes just as much as I do, I hope this gives you some ideas on ways that you can add similar details into your new construction home!

  2. Great ideas! I wish I was about 25 yrs younger when I was more able to do projects like this. Need to find a good handyman!

  3. I have the magnetic accessories for our garage door, and it was such an inexpensive way to upgrade the look of our home

  4. PLease do more of these budget new home ideas. These big white spaces are cold and uninviting and no money left after the big purchase. Also LOTS of HOA's wont let you do hardly anything to the outside of the house. We all got black doors, if we change can only be dk neutral.

  5. Hi Kristen,
    BEAUTIFUL DESIGN!!!
    I agree Susan Hamilton said comment. Absolutely of course, GREAT tips, helpful, good ideas something different. You knew always waiting for your new video. SMILE!!!
    ❤????????????????????????????????????

  6. Thank you for your advice. I would love to renovate my bathroom. Also Iove the drapes that you recommend.

  7. mi piace moltissimo l'idea dell'angolo lettura ???? lo realizzeró quando ristrutturerò la camera degli ospiti, visto che rimane parecchio tempo libera e posso così sfruttarla al meglio

  8. Kristen, I don’t know why you don’t have your own show on TV! You have the best ideas and present them so well!

  9. Good morning, enjoy the Sunday weather. Love the café curtain style. Also, wall molding specifically, the picture frame molding,has been a favorite of mine ❤ Love the video of you doing your living room area, and the color was just chefs kiss.????

  10. Frame molding is my ALL TIME FAVORITE, and yours is exceptional!

  11. Great tips! I painted my old wood floors, and I've been pleasantly surprised at how durable they are. I have touched up a few spots after dragging heavy furniture across, but overall, they're incredible. I used satin finish floor paint.

  12. We replaced our plain flat mirror with a huge framed mirror from Winners (such a bargain for a really beautiful mirror) and it really made the bathroom look so great.

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