So, your rental apartment or newly-built home didn’t come with coffered ceilings or pressed tin tiles? Set your sights above that unsightly popcorn or drop ceilings you’ve been dealt. All eight of these ceiling hacks will lend architectural interest to a boring room—whether you channel intricate European plasterwork or rustic exposed wood beams is entirely up to you. Give the impression of dramatic crown molding with a painted ceiling that extends about a foot down the wall.

10 Ways to Add Architectural Interest to a Boring Room | If you have a boring room and want to make it more interesting, adding molding may be the way to go...check out these 10 DIY options!

There are so many great ways to add character to a home! Even if your house is a new build, builder-grade cookie-cutter type, adding character and personality

Jean Stoffer Design and Kenowa Builders is responsible for the renovation of this historic home built in 1905 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Discover effective ways to add character to a new build property with our guide on how to add character to your home. Explore house renovation ideas, from panelled walls to unique new build house decor, and learn new build must-haves for modernising your home. Get inspired by creative interior design tips that will transform your builder-grade home into a personalised haven.

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Have a boring, boxy room that needs something to make it look better? Try these 10 ways to add architectural details that will upgrade a boring room.

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These easy DIY projects to add architectural details will make any room look like it is custom. I used them to upgrade my builder grade home without spending a lot of money. #fromhousetohome #mouldings #homedecorideas #decoratingtips #diyproject #diydecorating