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A Modern Home Update

Author Nicki CawoodPosted on
A Modern Home Update

We’re moving in April. I can’t wait. We’re moving to a 1930’s bungalow that thas has been renovated to make it a modern home. We’ll be looking to make it a cozy place that embraces the age of the property and yet works for us as a modern family home. Here are a few ways that you can achieve this….

Clear Out and Throw Out

If you’re living in a cluttered home, you need to do everything you can to get rid of the past and move onto the future (within reason). Are you still the type of person who has shelves full of videos, yet you don’t even have a VHS player anymore? There is nothing bad about displaying your collection, but you might want to consider a Vhs to DVD service so that you can actually watch them. We’ve just got rid of a number of old CDs we never listen to.

Update Your Colour Scheme

Dingy, dark walls are a thing of the past, so you need to get your colour schemes back up to date. Perhaps you haven’t changed your carpets for several years, if so, now would be the perfect time to upgrade. Invest in wooden floors that will be timeless, no matter how many years you have them. Paint your walls a neutral tone such as white, beige or cream; this will also bring your home back into the modern day. No more old patterns and dark schemes; your home will soon be lighter and brighter than ever.

Add a Modern Home Twist

There are so many funky and fun patterns that could transform your home into a better version of itself. Check out the latest design trends for this year and it will soon bring you into the modern day. From jazzy cushion designs to chic bedding, adding these small modern twists will make the world of difference to your humble home. I have a Pinterest board or three that incorporates these modern touches in a way that is sympathetic to the house style and age.

Invest in Gizmos and Gadgets

The final thing you could consider doing is updating your technology. Invest in a flat screen television, wireless speakers and other gadgets to improve the overall feel of your home. They might seem like a big investment right now, but they will certainly make your home a much happier place. I hate wires with a passion so this will work for me.

Whether you’re throwing away your beloved video collection from the 90’s or you’re finally getting rid of that retro sofa, there are so many different ways that you can bring your home into the modern day. Tweaking the decor and letting go of the past are just a couple of methods that could get you far. Grab your inspiration online and you will soon have a home worth bragging about!

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Bring Your Boring Bedroom to Life

Author Nicki CawoodPosted on
Bring Your Boring Bedroom to Life

If you have a boring bedroom and are looking for relationship advice, you’re reading the wrong article….

Bedrooms tend to be the last room in a home that gets decorated. People are always more concerned about making sure the rooms visitors see are in order, so sometimes it can be a very long time before the bedrooms are touched. We are guilty of this! Then if there are children theirs are the next in line (yup) and by the time you get to your own bedroom, it can be outdated and boring. Your bedroom should be your sanctuary though, and there are some simple things you can do to make it a pleasant place to be.

Lighting

Swap your boring ceiling fixture for something bold and exciting, and then if you get to do nothing else for a while, this will still make your room more interesting. You could even buy matching lamps for the modern bedside tables you have and then you have the choice of a low light or a brighter one. Just make sure that you choose lamps that complement the rest of the room.

Hang Some Art

If you have empty while walls stretching around your room, hang some art to add colour and fill that empty space. Most people seem to think that works of art are for the living room, but you can hang them anywhere in your home. You could buy some quite cheaply from a local market or gallery, or you could hang family photos instead.

Making a gallery wall is a good idea and one that will put many smiles on your face. Combining multiple pieces will produce immediate interest into your bedroom.

Update Your Boring Bedroom Bedding

If your bedding is as old as everything else in the room, it is time to update it. Your bed is the focal point of your bedroom, and having good bed linen can make a huge difference. Of course, this is always a matter of personal choice, but you are bound to find something you like if you browse around a few stores. Just pick whatever style and colour you want, and then the rest of the room can be decorated around this.

Have The Right Flooring

When any room is being decorated, the flooring is often an afterthought that is forgotten until the very end. If you have plain wooden floors you need to add some vibrancy with rugs that will feel good to your feet as well as looking great. A strongly patterned or coloured rug makes a statement and says, “this bedroom is not boring anymore”.

Even if your floor is carpeted, there is no reason you cannot add a rug or two. Just steer clear of putting patterns on top of patterns, and at least one of them should be plain.

A Lick Of Paint

All this not-so boring bedroom needs now is a lick of paint, but perhaps you should do that first of all? It is just easier to bring everything together first and then you can decide what colour you want on the walls. When it is finished you could put some final touches such as some cushions on the bed, but it will not need much more to bring your boring bedroom to life.

 

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