Smart Shopper - The Finish Line

The little details you add to your home can potentially impart the most character and make it feel complete, writes Sarah Pickette.

- Sarah Pickette

The littlest things can sometimes have the biggest impact on a room. Sure, the overall design needs to be right and statement pieces in place, but often it’s the flourishes that make a space feel special. That’s the power of the finishing touch. Those late-in-the-process decisions create mood, add texture and warmth, or simply boost the functionality or personality of a space. If you think your rooms could benefit from some finishing touches, here are a few to consider:

HANDLES & PULLS

Leather door handles and cabinet pulls are a hot kitchen trend: they add texture to joinery or furniture and feel great to use. Leather might be having a moment, but it’s just one of many options at your fingertips. “Good-quality handles instantly add a point of difference to any room,” says Simone Pittella, managing director of Pittella. “You might, for example, put a classic-style door handle in a clean-lined interior. Simply changing the finishes selection to a contemporary colour or style can have a dramatic effect on the space.” The simple act of putting in new cabinetry pulls or handles can prove a very cost-effective way to update the look of a room.

CORNICES & MOULDINGS