New-build homes often get a bad rap, with detractors dismissing them as sterile, bland, boxy and clinical. While they may not be blessed with high ceilings or original features, there are many advantages to starting from scratch. A new build can be more freeing. There’s no need to feel constrained by the era your property was built, so you can pick your design direction without compromise. What’s more, you can add character in new, interesting ways without slavishly replicating the past. Here are a few ideas to get you started…
PERFECT PANELLING
Panelling is one of the most effective ways of adding character to a new build. Interior designer Jenna Walsh of @walshandcointerior says: ‘Whether you love neutrals or are crazy for colour, panelling really lifts themaintaining a consistent and cohesive feel throughout your home.’
