Trends come and go, but adding personal touches to your space can bring longevity to your style.

We all know what it's like to visit a friend’s house and feel an immediate wave of comfort. Some have a natural gift for feng shui or live the hygge life, but no need for envy. It's totally achievable to bring some life and warmth to your environment.

Taking some time to choose statement decor pieces carefully can make a huge impact, and pairing them with custom cabinets, custom cabinets, and optimizing your high-traffic areas can create a sense of ease throughout your home.

So whether you are a new homeowner or looking to mix things up with some renovations, here are some ways to layer on personality and tone:

1 - Make some space

A home that feels comfortable gives you space to breathe. Visual white space does not necessarily mean a life of white walls; it's space free from clutter, knickknacks and trinkets. A chaos-free home creates a sense of comfort and has the power to enrich hobbies, self-care, work-life and time spent with others.

Here are some tips on how to create a sense of order and calm:

Floating shelves and cabinets visually increases floor space
Adding shelving to the perimeter of a bedroom is the perfect solution to display art, books, and miscellaneous items while allowing you to fully appreciate their sentimental value
Purchasing a bed with drawers makes your linens and clothing accessible while gaining some otherwise overlooked storage
Mixing in or replacing your kitchen cabinets with some floating shelves adds texture and colour to your space by displaying your most coveted dishware
Feeling more ambitious? How about renovating your home by removing walls for an open-concept floorplan? Yes, we do that too! Open living is the trend that keeps on trending. Reach out to us for a quote.

2 - Add wallpaper

Wallpaper is trending in 2022 and we think it’s here to stay. Whatever your taste, there is so much to choose from in terms of design and texture. Adding wallpaper to your home brings out a ton of personality that will add that extra WOW factor.

Wallpaper is more than just printing designs on paper. With today’s technology, you can now embellish corks, grass-cloths and silks with pretty much any design. If you’re bold enough to try something new, the possibilities for wallpaper are neverending! Contact us for more information or stop by the showroom to learn more.

See a recent wallpaper installation example from Clearview Custom Cabinetry.

3 - Put meaningful items on display

We tend to keep the things that matter most to us stored away in shoeboxes and closets. But seriously, why do we do that? Bring 'em out, bring 'em out. These are forms of expression and parts of our history, and there is a perfect way to revive them so old meets new.

Display old family photos in modern minimalist frames create a gallery wall that mixes authentically black and white photos with your contemporary insta-worthy shots of today.

Inherited glassware? We say bar cart. Old camera collection? We say mix and match with coffee table books and curated vases on those floating shelves. There are no rules. You do you.

4 - Add natural elements

We're talking brick, wood, linen and cotton fabrics, and lots and lots of plants. Mixing natural substances with modern engineered materials creates contrast in subject matter, and contrast is a design principle (ding ding). So if you want to look like a seasoned pro, mix these elements together to create a thoughtful atmosphere for you and your guests.

With the reemergence of green living, there has been a revived interest in building with recycled and reclaimed products. Imagine how cool it would be to have a brick feature wall reclaimed from an old building? And no need to lose inches; they are most commonly just a slice off the front, which is extra sustainable because all of a sudden, we are looking at two bricks cut from the same, well, brick (this is the type of ingenuity that excites us).

5 - Update cabinets and finishes

YES, this is our favourite upgrade. We have a passion for custom cabinetry here at Clearview Custom Cabinets, but this is so much more than just a plug for our products and services. Customizing your cabinets is one of the most impactful ways to change the vibe without a huge reno budget.

Ditch that cookie-cutter feel by saying goodbye to those economy-grade cabinets and finishings. Introducing trendy new materials can breathe life into homes of all ages and give you a glimpse into a lifestyle you have only previously known when you're pinning to your reno board from bed.

Cabinets should be harmonious with your countertops, sinks, faucets and wall colours. And finally, prioritize what matters most to you. Base cabinets, wall cabinets, tall cabinets, we do it all.

Learn more about our custom cabinets and Kingston manufacturers, and always reach out with any questions.

5 easy ways to personalize your home with decor and finishings