Ways To Modernise Your Home’s Look
Not updating your home not only takes away from its visual appeal, but it can also mean that you encounter maintenance problems that go a bit deeper than just a gleaming up the kitchen or bathroom. These include: a leaking roof, mould, wiring and plumbing problems. Home’s need a lot of time, attention and money spent on them and more often than not you’ll need to dive into your savings to pay for it all. With all this being said, you want to make sure you get it right first time. Updating things can save you money on bills and increase the homes selling value. So
let’s have a look at some ideas…
Prioritise Flooring
When we think of a delicious modern interior, we don’t think of the cheap and ugly lino from the 1970s. As a contemporary alternative, we’d recommend real wood, laminate or luxury vinyl tiles. Not only will they update the look of your home but also much more durable and easier to maintain than options such as carpets. Wood flooring is known for its luxurious premise and is perfect if you’re looking to give your modern room a bit of natural and authentic charm. Although wood flooring has been around for centuries, its popularity has never been higher and will never go out of fashion. As well as this, wood flooring is very popular with buyers as it circulates heat which means reducing your heating bills!
Update Windows
Natural light is always more desirable than artificial and most of us wish we our are brighter. The best way to increase natural light is of course to install more windows or updating them. Old windows are terrible for letting the heat out and can therefore cause your heating bills to be significantly higher. With this being said, if you do decide to replace your windows then it’s likely you’ll find that they end up paying for themselves over time. If you don’t fancy changing the windows at all, then repainting the frames and getting them properly cleaned is nearly as good!
It’s All About The Kitchen
The heart of the home, the kitchen is where the drama happens. It’s where we make our beloved meals, congregate after a long day and entertain our guests. We’d say that if you’re looking to do up just one room, make it the kitchen! Adding marble countertops will really make your room appear luxurious and goes with pretty much all interior themes. Glass cabinets are another great bet, not only do they look snazzy but you can see what’s in them straightaway. An island counter works well and is often associated with high end homes, as well as extra storage!
Furniture
Furniture is what makes a house a home. Although not a cheap option, new furniture is a relatively easy way to transform your home’s look. Doing all the snazzy renovations in the world will count for nothing unless you have furniture to match. Stick to a theme, but keep things interesting by mixing it up a bit.