Small Finishing Touches to Bring Your Home Together

It’s often the finer details that make a house feel like a home. While the big design elements set the stage, the thoughtful finishing touches turn a room into a well-styled, personal space. From sophisticated stair rods to cosy mood lighting, those extra details make all the difference. Here are some of our favourite finishing touches to help tie your home together.

Hardware

Hardware finishes are a small detail that can make a big difference in your home. Quality hardware that complements your interior design style creates a cohesive, well-thought-out space. Best of all, most of these changes are easy to make – just a few screws, and you’re done. Here are some of our favourites.

Lightswitch Plates

Light switch plates are easy to overlook, but they’re a great way to add some personality to your home. You use them every day, and swapping them out is a breeze. You can opt to keep them consistent throughout your home or make each one unique to match the style of the room. Whether you prefer a contemporary matte black look, an ornate vintage piece, or something quirky and fun, a beautiful new light switch cover can be the perfect finishing touch.

Knobs and Pulls

Changing your cabinet knobs and pulls is an easy way to add personality to your home. These small details might seem minor, but they can have a big impact, bringing style and character to your kitchen, bathroom, or furniture. The right knobs and pulls, from modern to vintage, tie everything together, helping to create a sophisticated and cohesive space. It’s a simple update that can refresh the look of an entire room.

Curtain Poles

Curtain poles aren’t just practical, they play a big role in the overall look of your space. The right pole can complement your curtains and bring the room together. You can choose different materials like metal or wood, and go for sleek pole ends or more ornate designs. Whatever style you choose, curtain poles are an essential detail that can make a real difference in your home’s decor.

Stair Rods

Your staircase is a focal point in your home that is used every day, so it deserves the same attention to detail as the rest of your decor. Adding a beautiful carpet runner paired with sophisticated stair rods can give this transition space a polished, finished look. Stair rods secure the runner while also adding style, transforming a simple staircase into a standout feature, as can be seen with our gorgeous Premium Runner Rods in Antique Bronze. 

Lighting

Lighting is a key element in interior design that can completely change how a room feels. It affects the size, colours, and comfort of a space, and even how you react to it. For example, placing lamps around the edge of a room can make it feel more spacious. The colour and brightness of lighting also play a big role in setting the mood. Cool, bright light can boost your productivity and help you stay alert, while warm, softer light is great for winding down and relaxing. Sally Augustin writes on How Lighting Choices Can Affect Your Mood that you should “put warmer light in tabletop and floor lamps and cooler light overhead… Warmer light generally is found lower in the natural world, at the horizon during sunrise and sunset, for example, while the sun overhead at noon is cool light.” Choosing the right lighting for each room is so important to match its mood and function, helping your home feel just right. 

There are three main types of lights you should incorporate in a room: accent, task, and ambient. Accent lighting highlights artwork or specific features, task lighting is practical for focused activities, and ambient lighting provides the room’s primary illumination, setting the overall mood. Layering these types creates a well-balanced, inviting space.

Door Thresholds

Transition spaces in your home, like hallways and doorways, are often the most used but the most overlooked when it comes to decor. However, a well-finished home pays attention to these areas, ensuring they’re just as stylish and complete as the rest of your space. This is where door thresholds come in as a fantastic finishing touch. They’re not only functional, creating smooth transitions between different flooring types, but they also add style to often-neglected areas. By choosing the right door thresholds, like our Brass Door Threshold, you can make sure that every part of your home feels intentional and cohesive.

Backsplash

Adding tile backsplashes around your sinks is a functional yet beautiful finishing touch. Not only do they protect your walls from water and stains, but they also offer a great opportunity to express your creativity. With so many designs, colours, and patterns to choose from, you can have fun creating a truly unique space. Whether you opt for bold, colourful tiles or a more minimalist design, a well-chosen backsplash can make your kitchen or bathroom feel more personal and stylish. It’s a simple way to add character and charm while keeping things practical.

Artwork

Artwork is always the best finishing touch to make a room feel interesting and personal. Whether you choose to display a single small print or create a bold gallery wall, artwork brings life to your walls. It’s an opportunity to showcase your tastes, memories, and creativity, transforming any space into a true reflection of who you are. The right piece, or collection of pieces, can instantly elevate a room, making it feel unique and thoughtfully designed.

Find Your Perfect Finishing Touches

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