Do you look around your home and feel down about how dated it looks? Does this feeling become worse when you realise you don’t have the time and money to do anything about it? Well, this post is bound to cheer you up! Modernising your interiors doesn’t have to be time-consuming or financially draining. Follow these easy tips and your interiors will be transformed from old-fashioned to avant-garde in no time.

De-clutter

Flick through any interior design magazine and you’ll notice that contemporary rooms are always clean and clutter-free. A place for everything and everything in its place should be your mantra while you de-clutter your home. The focus is on organisation rather than minimalism so there is no need to dispose of any of your possessions. However, you may need to invest in a few smart storage solutions in order to tidy things up and keep it that way.

Lighting

Lighting designs go in and out of fashion quickly so it can be difficult and costly to keep up. Led spotlights, however, create such a simple and elegant feel to any room that they’ll always look on trend. They are also one of the most energy efficient and eco-friendly lighting choices available. Additionally, dimmer switches are a great addition to your updated interiors. They are very flexible, allowing you to adjust the amount of light according to the time of day and how you are using the room.

Paint

It’s amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do to update old-fashioned interiors. Lighter colours are the safest option as they instantly brighten a room and make it look fresh and clean. However, if you want to be a bit more adventurous, have a look at some of the bolder and more vibrant colours that are on trend right now. Feature walls are very fashionable in modern interior design. With a feature wall, you get the opportunity to be creative and unique with one wall in a room while keeping the others muted. Floral and geometric wallpaper patterns, paintings and mirrors are all popularly used to create feature walls.

Window treatments

The more simple and elegant the window coverings, the more modern and beautiful your rooms will look. Bamboo window blinds, sheer curtains and wooden slatted blinds are all popular options of the moment. While your window treatments should suit the style and taste of the room, it is also important to choose an option that allows plenty of light into the space. Natural light lifts the look of any room, leaving it feeling fresh and new.

Modern accessories

With the help of a few modern home accessories, you can revamp your interiors. Statement cushions, beautiful throws and elegant candles will all make a tremendous difference. Choose furnishings that are simple but elegant so that they create a timeless feel to your interiors. If you pick anything too loud and out there, it can end up looking dated again very quickly.

Updating your interiors doesn’t have to be costly or time-consuming. With a few small aesthetic touches here and there, you can make a huge difference. Keep the key themes of simplicity and elegance in mind, and you’ll be fine!

HMH

By HMH