With people spending a lot more time at home than usual due to the pandemic, it's no surprise that many are turning to decoration to pass the time and improve their space!
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People often want their homes to look and feel more modern, but how can you do that? Read on for a few ideas.
colour
As you'd expect, color plays a huge role and can either make a home look fresh and modern or like a scene from an 80s TV show. Changing the color is also one of the easiest improvements you can make, painting the walls / wallpaper, painting furniture, and adding a decorative touch. Nowadays, the modern colors include gray, white and black for an elegant style and away from red, burgundy and beige. Monotonous color schemes are modern and you can then use bright color injections to make them more visually appealing and modern, e.g. B. a statement wall or a light sofa.
Furniture design
Furniture also has a huge impact on how a house looks and feels, and homeowners often hold the same furniture in their hands for decades to make a house look dated. Built-in furniture is both modern and practical, like built-in wardrobes that hide appliances in the kitchen, while built-in wardrobes in the bedroom blend with the walls. Most modern houses have built-in wardrobes and fitted kitchens. So by looking around your local built-in furniture showroom, you can choose the new stylish built-in furniture that will suit your room and make it more modern.
lighting
After all, lighting is a powerful interior decorating tool and it can certainly be used to make a home more modern. Dark and dim lights make a home feel dingy and old, while white lights and LED lamps can illuminate the room. The latter also help you to reduce your environmental impact and energy costs. Additionally, modern lighting fixtures and lamps will make a huge difference as opposed to old fashioned lampshades and light ornaments. Whenever possible, maximizing natural light will help the home look and feel modern, elegant, and bright and can make a huge difference to your mental health.
Any homeowner looking to make their home more modern during the pandemic should focus on the areas above. Now is the perfect time to make positive changes in your home. Upgrading can make a huge difference in how the home looks and feels. Plus, upgrading your home doesn't have to be an expensive or challenging task when you know the key areas to focus on.
