It can be easy to fall in and out of love after buying an older house. An authentic look from the outside and the homely layout of the interior can make a dated house something to really enjoy, however, smaller room, older furniture and dark space can give some people the feeling that they are still living in the past.
There are five simple steps you can take to modernise your living space and make your old house and desirable home. Naturally, it’s going to cost to make some dramatic changes, but you can always start small and slowly build up on the complete home update.
If your home is considerably older, you might find that the rooms are smaller and space isn’t used as efficiently. One of the simplest ways to open up a small space it to create light, using light paints, modern blinds and a minimalist approach to contemporary furniture a living room or dining room can look and feel much more prominent.
Most homes start with a simple kitchen layout which you should always build on. Creating a modern kitchen by using recent or vintage designs will make your home feel much more current. The kitchen is a room you need to be able to function well in and enjoy, a dark and dingy kitchen isn’t something you’ll want to work in, so speaking to a professional regardless of the amount of space you have will help you see the potential that your kitchen can turn into.
Old floors are one of the main reasons you’ll feel like you are living in an old house, and it is one of the most straightforward issues to resolve. Replacing old carpets and hardwood flooring with something modern that you think will match the theme of the rooms will completely change your perspective of the space. Again, this is something where you can speak to professionals, and they will advise you on all the best options to help you love the space. However, if new flooring isn’t in the budget yet, renting or buying a carpet cleaner can completely revitalise your floor and even if the carpet doesn’t look dirty, a professional clean will prove you differently.
Bedrooms and living spaces can be brought to life with open storage systems. Rather than enclosing everything and trying to hide it away in small spaces make it part of the room. Open shelves, rails and units can all be used to open up a room and modernise it, just be sure to pick a theme and keep the rooms in sync as this adds value to any modern home.
Older homes can tend to have windows that don’t look too attractive anymore and it it’s within the budget it’s some you can have updated either with a complete refitting or adding a dash of paint to the framework, it’s a simple idea, but it’s an easy way to revitalise any home.