If you're looking to spruce up the exterior of your older or historical home, there are a lot of things that you can do. You want to take the time to look up some information about your house so you can see what styles were the most popular in the era in which your home was built, and you want to find out what materials were used during the original construction. Here are a few of the things that you can look into to help complement your home.

Original Trim

People often paint and replace trim over time. If you are looking to restore the house, look to find the style of trim that was originally used, or see if you can get through the paint to see what the original stain of the trim was. The wood may have been designed with specific patters or styles that you can have replicated and recreated by a woodworking professional, or you may be able to have the wood sanded and stained.

Steel Railings

If the stairways inside and outside of the house have railings that are composed of wood or that were replaced with drywall, have them replaced with steel railings. Steel was often used because it's durable and reliable, and you can get decorative railings to match the style of the time when your home was built. You can also have railings custom made and fitted for your home. Talk to a contractor like Corsetti Structural Steel Inc for more information.

Paint Colors

The paint colors and color combinations that were used years ago are different from what is used now, but can still be incorporated so the house looks fresh and nice. You will want to look in history and decorating books to see what was popular the year that your home was built and to see what style of rugs, lamps, or other items will complement the home paint colors.

If you want your house to look great, and you want it to look like it did when it was originally built, these are some key things that you want to do. There are a lot of ways that you can bring the house back to it's original style, while still having updated features that you like, and without making the house look outdated. If you have a difficult time getting the look that you want, you'll want to talk with a decorator to get more ideas. 

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