Four Ways to Bring Out Your Home's Personality

SAVANNAH, GA, May 13, 2014—Like clothing and accessories, your home is a major outlet for expressing individuality. Are you an avid cook or enthusiastic entertainer? Then you probably have a gourmet kitchen or an inviting living room. Do you value your outdoor time? A garden outfitted for relaxing is probably on your wish list.

However, explains Connie Ray, President/Owner of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, you don't have to empty your bank account to add more personality to your space. Consider the following easy and budget-friendly additions.

1. Add a touch of paint

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Connie Farmer Ray
President / CEO
Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners

Painting is one of the most economical ways to add style and personality to your home. Whether you’re interested in painting the outside or inside, this is a project that can be handled quickly and with little fuss. Not interested in a full paint job? “Don't forget about the front door,” Ray reminds us. “A bold pop of door color can leave a lasting first impression.” Go deep red for rustic, bright green for fun, or choose a luxurious black for sophistication. A bright green door is both welcoming and fun, while a shiny black finish adds glamour.

2. Seek out statement pieces
While you may not be able to refurnish your entire home, you can add definitive style and personality by choosing a statement furniture piece, according to Ray. Pick fun dining room chairs to contrast a more standard table, or a brightly colored couch to off-set an ordinary living space. Want to create a unique outdoor space? A glamorous chaise lounge is ideal for relaxing al fresco.

3. Install new hardware and fixtures
Small details can make a large impression when it comes to showcasing your taste. If you're big on family-style meals and gatherings, pick out a custom hanging light fixture to install above your dining room table. Spend tons of time in the kitchen? Pick out stylish drawer pulls for your cabinetry. Want a luxurious bathroom? Spa-style shower heads or a drop-in vessel sink can make a big impact.

4. One-of-a-kind finds
Do you have a family member who is good with their hands? How about a skilled potter or craftsman? Enlist your loved ones to make custom statement pieces to showcase in your home, suggests Ray. If you want to do the project yourself, there are hundreds of reputable outlets for DIY craftsmanship online these days. Not only will you have a piece unlike any other, but you will always have a great story behind that reclaimed pine coffee table.

For more information on home improvements, please contact Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners at Connie.F.Ray@mycbpp.com, 912-352-1222, or Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners.

Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners, established in 1995, is a full-service real estate firm with more than 100 sales agents strategically dispersed among its office locations spanning from Beaufort, South Carolina, through the greater Savannah area to St. Simons Island, Georgia. The company was founded by Connie Farmer Ray, president and CEO of Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners. In addition to listing and selling residential real estate, Coldwell Banker Platinum Partners’ other divisions include commercial real estate, property management, relocation services, a real estate school, mortgage lending, and a publishing/media division. The company’s corporate offices are located at 6349 Abercorn St., Savannah, Georgia. For more information visit their Web site at www.MyCbpp.com or call 800.505.8111.

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