GIVE YOUR FIREPLACE A FACELIFT

 

A fireplace should be considered the focal point of a room, so why not transform your ordinary fireplace into the most visually exquisite architectural element of your home? Updating a mediocre fireplace into an admirable architectural accent will not only update your room’s décor but it will add value to your property.

The preferred way to give your out-dated fireplace a facelift is to add a new mantel or fireplace surround. And if you really want to create a bold statement, combine it with an over-mantel as well. These decorative items directly improve the appearance of a home’s interior while creating a more luxurious dwelling.

Fireplace designs and trends can vary year to year, however the classic styles still remain the most popular fireplace trend in 2013 due to its versatility and style longevity. Realm of Design fireplace mantels and surrounds can be customized to suit any style or taste. The company also offers a selection of different fireplace finishes, including Aged Stone which is ideal for those that wish to incorporate Old World Style into their home’s decor. Since being Green is also popular, Realm of Design offers an Eco-friendly building material option (GreenStone) which utilizes recycled glass.

No matter what unique fireplace style or design you choose to improve your room’s setting in 2013, it is sure to be adorned for many years to follow.  Visit http://www.RealmofDesign.com for inspiration to create your dream fireplace.

AMPLIFY YOUR HOME’S ATTRACTIVENESS–ADD MOLDING

One of the most popular and easiest ways to amplify attractiveness to a home and emphasize its architecture is to add molding. Whether it’s crown molding added to the home’s interior or architectural trim used to accent an exterior entryway, it will upgrade the home and add to its value.

Molding is a handsome architectural accent / detail that draws attention creating interest and character. An eye-catching custom molding enriches a space and can make a dwelling more engaging. Custom Architectural trim and molding can even transform a ho-hum habitat into a charming chateau.

When adding molding for aesthetic appeal, remember that it should match the overall style of the home. A traditional style home can accrue Old world style and sophistication by incorporating regal ornate crown molding along the ceiling, while a modern home design can add appeal and distinction by featuring molding with clean simple lines. Ceiling height also needs to be considered when accentuating with crown molding to achieve proper emphasis and effect.

Realm of Design custom moldings and other architectural element are sure to amplify, emphasize and add value to your home. Visit ‘Moldings and Copings’ in the Realmofdesign.com Galleries for architectural inspiration.

STEP UP TO A SIGNATURE STAIRCASE

A staircase can define a home and set the style tone. It’s what one typically sees first upon gracing a residence though the front entryway. It can either make a great intoxicating impression or be ignored and regarded as just a passageway to get to the next level. Realm of Design believes a stairwell should be more than a functional access way, it should be spectacular.

Stairs may be necessary in multilevel homes but they don’t have to be stale. A conventional average home can be upgraded –in value and in viewing– by transforming a boring plain flight of stairs into an eye-catching signature staircase. Distinctive Stairs designed with custom balusters gives a home more than just a facelift, it creates a bold statement of elegance, sophistication and class.

A Custom designed staircase with a hand-crafted ornate banister is considered a beautiful architectural art form and should be unique and dramatic. Custom stairs should reflect the homeowners taste and personality. However, when designing and creating your dream staircase, keep in mind that it should fit within the style of the house as well– because it will become the home’s signature.

Realm of Design has designed and created many interior and exterior custom stairs and staircases with custom banisters and balustrade systems in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and San Diego. To view some of these spectacular showpieces—including the stairs seen on HGTV Extreme Homes — visit STAIRCASES in Galleries at http://www.RealmofDesign.com.