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These DIY architectural details will give your home tons of character—for a fraction of the cost.

Blogger Cristina of Remodelando la Casa gave her kitchen a serious facelift by extending the height of her cabinets to the ceiling. Get the tutorial Remodelando la Casa.

Custom Cabinets
Blogger Cristina of Remodelando la Casa gave her kitchen a serious facelift by extending the height of her cabinets to the ceiling.

Emily of Decorchick! used a chair rail, wooden frames, caulking, and several coats of white paint to create this wainscoting look-alike. Get the tutorial at Decorchick!.

Faux Wainscoting
Emily of Decorchick! used a chair rail, wooden frames, caulking, and several coats of white paint to create this wainscoting look-alike.

Get the tutorial at Decorchick!.

No miter cuts neccessary! Blogger Amanda of The Penny Parlor anchored pre-made blocks in the corners to join crown molding.  Get the tutorial at the The Penny Parlor.

Easy Crown Molding
No miter cuts necessary! Blogger Amanda of the Penny Parlor anchored pre-made blocks in the corners to join crown molding.
 
Get the tutorial at The Penny Parlor.

Pinterest user Teara Backens Rhode created this decorative ceiling plate by spray painting a plastic cheese tray and cutting a hole in the center.


Fake Ceiling Plate
Pinterest user Teara Backens Rhode created this decorative ceiling plate by spray painting a plastic cheese tray and cutting a hole in the center.


A gorgeous view deserves an equally beautiful frame. The blogger behind this weekend project spent just $50 on materials. Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design.

Window Trim
A gorgeous view deserves an equally beautiful frame. the blogger behind this weekend project spent $50 on materials.
 
Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design.

Fake ceiling rafters are a great way to add country character. Blogger Traci of Beneath My Heart used artificial beams to dress up her bathroom and hide an unsightly pipe. Get the tutorial at Beneath My Heart.

Faux Ceiling Beams
Fake ceiling rafters are a great way to add country character. Blogger Traci of Beneath My Heart used artificial beams to dress up her bathroom and hide an unsightly pipe.
Board-and-batten wainscoting is an easy way to add a dramatic dose of farmhouse charm to an entryway. Get the tutorial at The Home Depot

DIY Board and Batten
Board-and-batten wainscoting is an easy way to add a dramatic dose of farmhouse charm to an entryway.
 
Get the tutorial at The Home Depot.

Thin hardwood sheets, half-inch-thick MDF panels, and lots of hard work went into this master bedroom accent wall.  Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design.

Paneled Wall
Thin hardwood sheets, half-inch-thick MDF panels, and lots of hard work went into this master bedroom accent wall.
 
Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design.

Jamielyn Nye, a blogger in Arizona, made this chic valance using MDF wood and crown molding left over from a kitchen renovation. Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.

DIY Window Valance
Jamielyn Nye, a blogger in Arizona, made this chic valance using MDF wood and crown molding left over from a kitchen renovation.
 
Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.

John and Sherry of Young House Love framed their plain "builders" mirror without removing it from the wall. Get the tutorial at Young House Love.

Mirror Update
John and Sherry of Young House Love framed their plain "builders" mirror without removing it from the wall.
 
Get the tutorial at Young House Love.

French leather club chairs from Wyatt Childs, plus a pair of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofas, serve up plenty of cozy seating in this Georgia lake house.Plus: 85 living rooms you'll love »

Create a Rustic Room
French leather club chairs from Wyatt Childs, plus a pair of Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams sofas, serve up plenty of cozy seating in this Georgia lake house.
 
 
 

 

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Comments (6)

Patrick White
Home Driven Realty, Inc - Baldwin, NY
Driven to bring New Yorkers home

Good Afternoon Rummy

Thanks for the post and excellent presentation. Have a great week.

Sep 02, 2015 06:45 AM
Gwen Banta
Sotheby's International Realty - Los Angeles, CA

Great examples, great ideas. Thank you!

Sep 02, 2015 06:48 AM
Pat Champion
John Roberts Realty - Eustis, FL
Call the "CHAMPION" for all your real estate needs

These are some wonderful tips for the home owner I love the way you have added the tutorial for each tip. Thanks for sharing the tips I hope you have a great afternoon.

Sep 02, 2015 07:30 AM
Stefan Winter
Real Estate in IL & NV | Owner of Real Estate Web Tech | Daily Vlogger - Las Vegas, NV
Owner - Winter Group & Real Estate Web Tech

Some great tips to make your home look that little bit more luxurious. Thanks for sharing!

Sep 02, 2015 08:50 AM
1~Judi Barrett
Integrity Real Estate Services 116 SE AVE N, Idabel, OK 74745 - Idabel, OK
BS Ed, Integrity Real Estate Services -IDABEL OK

I read this post at countryliving.com. Did you write the article for them?  I couldn't find the author.  Or Is there a source for these kinds of blog posts that are free to use?  Makes a great blog post.  Love the ideas. 

Sep 02, 2015 11:04 AM
David Gibson CNE, 719-304-4684 ~ Colorado Springs Relocation
Colorado Real Estate Advisers LLC - Colorado Springs, CO
Relocation, Luxury & Lifestyle residential

Rummy,

 

Great ideas. It is sometimes hard to get sellers to do such projects as they have already distanced themselves from the house and don’t want to put any more time and money into it.

Sep 03, 2015 10:36 AM