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Interior Design Ideas To Preserve and Revive Your Older, Connecticut Home

Connecticut is full of sought-after, historic New England homes that are loaded with character. From charming, original trim to curved archways, older homes have a history and style that cannot be replicated. Now it is your turn to take over as the author of your home’s story, to write new chapters as your life unfolds. However, your story takes place in 2016 where updated plumbing and electrical are a must; you may not need a dumbwaiter, but you do need wifi, right?

Simply put, you need your older home to retain its character while working for your modern lifestyle. Trust us, this is entirely possible. Here are a few tips and interior design ideas to breathe life into your older Connecticut home while still maintaining the character and charm you fell for in the first place.

Refinish Trim

Whenever possible, we believe that the original trim should be preserved and refinished. Not only will this add to the charm of your older home, but it will enhance your resale value as well. A fresh coat of interior paint stain will not only enhance your interior trim, but protect and preserve it for years to come.

Refresh Your Ceilings

Your ceilings are often overlooked as they hang overhead, but they are doing a lot more for your living room than keeping you dry. Your ceilings are the fifth wall of any room and if the interior paint is dingy or stained, they will cause your space to seem dirty and small. A new coat of flat wall paint will clean up any room, allowing it to feel lighter and roomier.

Exterior Overhaul

The exterior curb appeal plays a huge role in the historic look and feel of your older home. You want a fresh look that works for the 21st century but still nods to the architectural period of your home. Consider choosing exterior paint in period paint colors and then adding a modern touch with your landscaping and front door paint color.

Repair and Repaint Cracked Drywall or Plaster

Many older homes have plaster walls that may have cracked with age. In the same way, drywall can sustain damage over time as well. Structurally sound walls are the foundation of any good paint job. Before you pick up a brush, get in touch with us and our painters will repair those cracks and dings in no time.

Address Wood Rot

Over time, decks, porches and exterior woodwork is bound to experience wood rot and damage. This not only brings curb appeal down, but is hazardous and dangerous as well. Our painters and carpenters are experts at restoring decks and trim and, after a fresh coat of exterior wood paint, your outdoor spaces will be safe and happy once more.

Pressure Washing

Sometimes all that is needed is a little time with a pressure washer to clean up the concrete and siding of your older home. We have you covered here as well, as our skilled craftsman are experts at removing mildew, dirt and pollutants, enhancing and protecting your home’s exterior paint and siding.

So, if you have just purchased an older home or have been living the fixer upper lifestyle for a while now, give us a call. Our painters would love to partner with you on restoring your older Connecticut home and creating a modern living environment that still showcases all the historic features you adore.

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