When you commit to a custom home project, you deserve a space that is as unique and full of life as you are. We believe the rooms in your home should have stories to tell and emotions to activate.  

 

Designing and constructing a new home is a deeply rewarding and unforgettable process, especially when you take extra care to incorporate unexpected details and unique features that set your home apart from the typical builder-grade home.  

 

Alair South Tampa explores different strategies and features to ensure your home is anything but cookie-cutter. You are building a custom home, after all, so use these tips to infuse your new space with custom charm and character.  

Incorporate Wall Treatments 

 

One of the easiest ways to add character to the rooms of your house is with wooden wall treatments. There are a variety of styles you can lean into that exude a unique impact, from minimal and chic to rustic and quirky. Some of our favorites include: 

 

 

Create a Grounding Force with Stone 

 

If wood is not necessarily your style, you can opt for brick or stone. Raw, weathered brick creates an industrial and edgy loft impact while a white painted brick draws softer inspiration from English cottage styles.  

 

For an incredibly elevated impact, incorporate marble through the living room or quartz stone in the bathroom. There are many areas of the home where you can use stone on a smaller scale, such as the kitchen backsplash, around the fireplace, along the stairs, or as an accent in an alcove.  

 

 

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Don’t Forget the Fifth Wall 

 

While you are busy imagining all of the ways you can customize your walls, don’t forget about the fifth wall! The ceiling often gets neglected, but it can have a serious impact on the atmosphere of your room. You can always paint it a different color, but we suggest considering elements such as beadboard, planked wood, or beams.  

 

As you and your custom-building team pull together blueprints for permitting, you will need to consider how high you want your ceilings to be. Some of the previously mentioned elements will have a different impact depending on this measurement.  

 

The ceiling is a critical, yet often neglected, aspect of your custom home’s design. Subtle details on the ceiling can have a massive effect on your home environment. 

 

Wooden, or even steel, beams look gorgeous on higher A-frame or tray ceilings. A lower ceiling will create a more intimate impression, but you risk a space that feels congested without the right paint colors and interior design.  

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Ornament with Stylish Trims & Casing 

 

A unique window or door can massively transform a space, so take your time seeking out these elements. An interesting door may even serve as inspiration for the rest of your design!  

 

Consider double French doors, a sliding barn door, glass panel shaker-style doors, or wrought iron with gorgeous ornamental detail.  

 

You may also love the look of chair or picture rails, coving, or unique crown molding. With seemingly infinite possibilities, our team of custom build project managers can help you find the styles that flow with your overall design.  

 

 

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Add Character with Corbels 

 

An incredibly simple way to add character to any room in your new home is to add corbels. Corbels look like a kind of bracket that can function in the corner of walkway frames, beneath shelves, or under countertops. They can be made of wood, metal, resin, plaster, or intricately carved into stone.  

 

Get Organic with Arches 

 

While arches may not work well with all styles, they can be a gorgeous way to create soothing and organic energy within your home. They certainly will add a unique charm to your home if implemented tastefully.  

 

Arches in the kitchen can serve as an alcove for the range with a stunning backsplash (a great place to incorporate marble, quartz, or another breathtaking stone!) or as a coffee nook with shelves built in for stylish storage. Arched built-in cabinets can distinguish a hutch or pantry and present another opportunity to use a striking material. 

 

Arched windows and doors ooze with Mediterranean magic. Painting the trim a contrasting color to your walls can help them stand out as showstopper architectural features.  

Create a Glamorous Staircase 

 

The staircase is an important part of your home, as it connects two worlds – the more public communal living space and the more private, quieter spaces of recuperation and reflection. A staircase can make a spectacular statement, adding luxurious character to your home.  

 

Our favorite staircase ideas: 

 

 

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Create a Home That Tells a Story with Alair South Tampa 

 

The reason you are building a custom is you have a vision of a space that does not fit the cookie-cutter mold. Your new property should tell a story, but not just any old tale. Your custom build should share your family’s unique personality and history. When you accomplish this task, you will thrive and feel endlessly inspired by your surroundings.  

 

To achieve results that are unique yet sleek and sophisticated, you should work with custom home builders who have experience making these dreams a reality. Living Better Starts Here® with Alair South Tampa.  

 

Schedule your consultation today to begin crafting your custom home’s story!