Adding Character to a Cookie-Cutter House

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Making a house feel like home takes time and thought. Here are some ways we transformed & upgraded our cookie-cutter home in the suburbs

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Wallpaper is also a great way to add personality and pattern to a room.

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Paint can go a long way. Painting ceilings adds an interesting & unique design element!

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