When you had visited your friends’ homes, were you attracted to some things that you felt like having in your dream home? There are many creative ways of choosing your interior finishes.

People usually make some noticeable changes when they buy a new house, like opting for granite counter tops, choosing wooden floorings in place of carpet, or potlights to replace standard fixtures. But there are a lot of other upgrades that you can add to your dream home which you might not even be aware of.

Ceiling
A decorative ceiling treatment is a smart way to really highlight your interior spaces. High above the living spaces, they create that special finishing look that can not be left unnoticed. The average home ceiling is 8 feet high and built of materials similar to the walls. Today “popcorn” textured ceilings are gaining popularity as the finish is inexpensive and best for concealing minor imperfections. You can also choose the ceiling to be different shapes such as cathedral, vaulted, coffered, beamed and tray. These are responsible for defining and dividing a room.

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Bay Windows
Would you like to add some excitement and open up the living space in your home? The perfect addition may be an eye-catching bay window. Bay windows extend outward from the wall of the home to form an indoor bay. They are gaining popularity these days as they make the living space appear larger, allow plenty of natural light to penetrate, and add a fantastic touch to the interior as well as the exterior of the home.

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Staircases
Besides being extremely functional, a staircase can add to the beautiful architecture of the home. Staircases for homes can be designed in various shapes and sizes to fit exactly within the space provided. Before choosing one, you should first consider: how much weight will your staircase be receiving, who are the people using those staircases, and how are the rooms closer by being reached.

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After finding the answers to these questions, you should choose the shape that fits into the floor plan, while complimenting your home. Some shapes are straight, return stair, “L” stair, Winder, circular and spiral.

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Creating the Perfect Country Kitchen
The aroma of a sweet dish spreads from the kitchen’s oven. At the same time a large bowl of vegetable soup simmers on the stove. Dishes like this remind you of your favorite spot as a child, your granny’s kitchen. You could design your kitchen to offer just the same kind of memories all over again.

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If you love rustic country, then choose the wooden cabinets to be of brown, barn red, or cream so that it creates an ideal rustic kitchen setting. Nickel hardware is also a nice touch.

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When it comes to flooring you should choose textured tones for an inviting casual feel, and any light colored wood flooring for a formal kitchen. Next, consider the cabinet details. Add attractive crown moldings to the top of your cabinets to create a custom feel. Another interesting way to enhance your cabinets is to include glass. You can also replace some cabinet space with open shelving. These options will help make the kitchen look larger.

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When deciding on your interior finishes, try to think outside the box. Read magazines or ask professionals. This your dream home, so be as creative as you can afford to be.

{Diana is a writer/blogger who loves writing, traveling, and reading books. She contributes to Lon Gorman}