Terri Ramsey Beavers As someone who appreciates shabby chic and decor that is less than modern, you might decide that you want your entire home to include more traditional designs. However, this can be hard to achieve in 2023, especially since many traditional home features are now seen as specialties. If you are finding it difficult to achieve the look that you are going for in your home, this guide details some of the steps that you can take.
Look for a Specialty Roofing Company
Roofing is one of the features of your home that you might struggle to install yourself, and yet it can change the appearance of your entire home. If you are looking to replace your roof or put a roof on your new build, you might find that many building companies are uncomfortable with traditional roof styles. They might even refuse to work with the designs that you have in mind. Rather than settling with a modern roof, though, you should consider looking around for a specialty roofing company to finish the job for you and make your vision for your home come true. This will mean that you can install a roof that matches the aesthetic and era of the rest of your home.
Use What Your Home Already Has
If you live in a period property, you should not dismiss the features that your home already has, even if they are hiding away beneath layers of plaster and flooring. By stripping your walls and floors back, you might be able to find the original features underneath, which you can restore to their former glory. You might also be able to touch up ceiling cornices and small touches that can add glamor and history to your home. However, you should not be disappointed if these features are damaged or too worn to work with, and in these cases, you should not try and preserve them for the sake of it.
Look for Antique Features
You should also look around for antique features which you can buy and bring back to your home. For instance, you might be able to find furniture, fireplaces, and other features that match the original era of your home, even if your home did not have these features to start with. You might be able to find these pieces in antique stores, at auctions, or even online, with there being many stores and companies that can help you to source the features that you are looking for.
Consider Reproductions
However, you will not always be able to find the exact features that you want in the condition that you desire, and in cases like this you should consider looking around for companies that make reproduction features, such as fireplaces. At a quick glance, anyone who visits your home is not even likely to notice that your home’s features are not the real deal, and reproductions can also be much cheaper than their antique counterparts – and look just as good.