Any person who has lived through a home renovation project knows the moment when builders leave, and the long awaited project is done. Yet, something feels off or unfinished. This is a disappointing feeling to have, especially if you have spent a lot of time and money and disrupted your life for the renovation project. However, that missing feeling often comes from the finishing touches and small details. A home renovation project deals with the big, structural side of the project, but often neglects the subtle, thoughtful details that really transform your home and gives it that polished finish that exceeds all of your expectations. To help you on your journey, here are some of the final details that you may want to consider in your renovation project. 

One overlooked element of a renovation project is the way that rooms or spaces connect with each other. This could be the ceiling lines, the alignment of the trims, or even the floor transitions. All of these small things shape how your home flows. Consider how you can create seamless transitions between rooms that support the flow of the house and make the changes seem deliberate. Mismatched paint tones or thresholds can interrupt the visual impact you are trying to create. Pay close attention to how materials meet and how you can give them a refined, considered feel. 

Things like cabinet handles, tap finishes, drawer pulls, and light switches play a big role in the way a room feels at the end. However, these are typically chosen at the end of a project, like an afterthought. These things are used on a daily basis, and to really make an impact, require a lot more thought and intention. The last thing you want to do is undermine the beauty and hard work that went into the renovation. Consider what would make the room feel complete, and how you can coordinate finishes in different rooms. This could be matte black, brushed brass or even polished chrome. 

Doors are often just seen as a function or a part of the home. But they are one of the most underestimated finishing elements of a home renovation project. They occupy significant visual space and can change the way your home feels, and impact things like functionality and safety. Updating your internal doors can help to add weight, sound insulation and a sense of permanence, depending on the type and material that you choose. Make sure the door finishes, like handles, hinges and latches, are also coordinated with other hardware throughout the house. When internal doors are intentionally selected, of a high quality and properly fitted, they can quietly elevate every room that they connect.