Consider adding hand crafted items to enhance your home's value and individuality.

A hundred years ago, homes had many handcrafted items – furniture, stained glass, hand painted tiles. You might think those days are gone, but there is renewed interest in adding one-of-a-kind touches, whether in new construction or remodeling projects. 

Local artisans can be found in most cities, and the Maryland area is rich with talented crafts people. Consider putting some of your investment into custom tiles to enhance the kitchen backsplash, or a hand made ceramic sink that will enchant with its colors and textures. Perhaps you have a wall that is blah – a hand-painted mural could be a unique feature. All of this originality is affordable; even a small budget can afford hand turned wood cabinet pulls.

How do you find artisans who can help you add a custom touch to your home? Take a walk downtown, visit your local art center or craft cooperative, network with your friends and business associates. One of the best ways to see a wide variety of styles is to visit a fine crafts show. You want one with an admission charge and that is “juried.” This guarantees that the crafts you see will be of high quality – the craftspeople have to compete to be accepted into the show.

One of the nicest aspects of having hand crafted items in your home is the connection you make with the artists, and knowing that the pieces came from their hands to your home.

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