Anyone in the process of turning a house into a home will know how easy it is to get carried away in a big, grand vision. A common mistake people make is underestimating how much of an impact the little touches right at the end can make on a project.
We’ve collated some often-overlooked finishing touches to help your complete your home.
The little finishing touches
Light switches and plug sockets are easily forgotten when transforming a space. However, they do have the potential to stick out as a glaring outlier in your carefully curated room.
There are hundreds of designs, finishes and colours to choose from and replacing white plastic switches with matte black or brass can really elevate a space.
Other smaller details you might not consider include curtain poles and door handles. To create harmony in your home, consider adding these items in the same finish throughout your house. Your door handle, light switch and curtain pole all matching in a cool brushed chrome won’t look overly matchy-matchy but will be a subtle theme, tying all your rooms together.

Lights, camera, action
Lighting plays an important role in finishing a room. Whether it’s floor lamps, table lamps, statement chandeliers or dimming lampshades – the right lighting helps set the right mood for any room. Carefully consider the ‘vibe’ you want the room to have and how a specific light fixture – or even just the bulb used – can make a difference.
Lampshades can also be switched out easily and have a significant impact on how the room looks.
Curate your space
After spending months on Pinterest saving inspiration pictures for a home renovation, you might find yourself asking why your space doesn’t look ‘Pinterestable.’ If you feel your home is ‘lacking’ try to think like a stylist and arrange home accessories strategically.
Grouping items together creates an eye-catching area that adds an extra spark to the room. Play around with heights and textures but stick to pieces in a complementary colour palette. This way, regardless of what objects you use, you’ll have an effortless yet styled feeling that works with your design scheme.
Lived in
Really, a home will always look incomplete if it doesn’t look lived in. A room needs bits of real life for rooms to be credible. Add in personal touches such as pictures, books, and personal items. While you may crave for your home to look social media-worthy, you also live there, so don’t resist splashing around your personality.
We would love to see your home transformations and interior design projects, make sure to tag us on Instagram and Facebook. If you want to have a look at some homes we’ve previously built and steal some ideas for yourself, take a look at our portfolio.