10 Easy Ways to Make Your Home Look More Polished

These DIY architectural details will give your home tons of character — for a fraction of the cost.

Decor Chick
Faux Wainscoting
Emily of Decorchick! used a chair rail, wooden frames, caulking, and several coats of white paint to create this judges paneling look-alike.

Get the tutorial at Decorchick!.

The Penny Parlor
Easy Crown Molding
No miter cuts neccessary! Blogger Amanda of The Penny Parlor anchored pre-made blocks in the corners to join crown molding.

Get the tutorial at the The Penny Parlor.

Teara Backens Rhode
Fake Ceiling Plate
Pinterest user Teara Backens Rhode created this decorative ceiling plate by spray painting a plastic cheese tray and cutting a hole in the center.

Jenna Sue Design
Window Trim
A gorgeous view deserves an equally beautiful frame. The blogger behind this weekend project spent just $$ on materials.

Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design.

Beneath My Heart
Faux Ceiling Beams
Fake ceiling rafters are a great way to add country character. Blogger Traci of Beneath My Heart used artificial beams to dress up her bathroom and hide an unsightly pipe.

Get the tutorial at Beneath My Heart.


The Home Depot
DIY Board and Batten
Board-and-batten paneling is an easy way to add a dramatic dose of farmhouse charm to an entryway.

Get the tutorial at The Home Depot

Jenna Sue Design
Paneled Wall
Thin hardwood sheets, half-inch-thick MDF panels, and lots of hard work went into this master bedroom accent wall.

Get the tutorial at Jenna Sue Design.

I Heart Naptime
DIY Window Valance
Jamielyn Nye, a blogger in Arizona, made this chic valance using MDF wood and crown molding left over from a kitchen renovation.

Get the tutorial at I Heart Naptime.

Remodelando la Casa
Custom Cabinets
Blogger Cristina of Remodelando la Casa gave her kitchen a serious facelift by extending the height of her cabinets to the ceiling.

Get the tutorial Remodelando la Casa.

Young House Love
Mirror Update
John and Sherry of Young House Love framed their plain "builders" mirror without removing it from the wall.

Get the tutorial at Young House Love.

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