It’s time to update and modernise your home with trendy furniture. Get ‘the look’ that’ll make your friends and family jealous and your space stand out in the crowd! Who wouldn’t want that? And it’s not too hard to achieve either. Here are 7 tips to get you started.
1. Choose Bold, Unexpected Colors. Strategic use of color can instantly update and revive the appearance of your home. Consider using one bright, unexpected colour as an accent. Not only will it make you stand out but also add an eye-catching visual to your home.
2. Geometric Patterns. Geometric patterns have been making waves in modern decor recent years and imparts a modern feeling. Use bold geometric patterns to refashion furniture, rugs, cushions, throws, curtains and much more.
3. Accessorize. If you want to make a major fashion statement without making your home too busy, you can accessorize in a way that still makes your design look polished and contemporary. Add some eye-catching pieces in neutral colors like a coffee table, a lamp, skylines and artworks.
4. Open Up the Floor. If space is an issue opt for furnitures like storage furniture which has been designed to occupy more space to create a more open, airy space.
5. Pay Attention to Proportion. Keep the size of your furniture proportional to the size of the rooms. Too small furniture can make spacces feel tiny and uncomfortable. Too big pieces can also take away from the appeal of your home.
6. Invest in Quality Materials. Don’t be don’t be tempted to go with low quality materials to save money in the short-term. They won’t age nearly as well and won’t give the same level of sophistication and quality. Invest in good quality furniture now and you’ll be glad you did in the future.
7. Wall Art Segments. Walls are like a canvas and every design should have some level of personalization. Segment art and hint at a color story that creates visual interest in your wall, while still keeping the overall look modern.
Additional Tips:
1. Light Your Room Right. The correct balance of light and dark sections of a room is extremely important for creating a modern home. You can achieve modern looks in your home by using subtle lighting. Combine warm yellowish light with modern white lighting fixtures.
2. Sleek Colors and Landscapes. Sleek colors and landscapes are excellent for creating modern design in the home. Use current color trends in your furniture and add other contemporary touches like abstract paintings, minimalistic sculptures, and vintage decors.
3. Upgrade Accessories. Glam up your home with a few modern accessories. For instance, place on your coffee table a smart device like laptop or tablet along with some colorful plants. Get a few designer pillows and throw accessories to give your living space an unexpected twist.
4. Theme Rooms. Create a theme throughout each room in your home, and carry out a modern theme with trendy furniture, modern colors, and style. Aim for modern, unique furniture rather than just plain.
5. Choose the Right Fabrics. One of the most instrumental parts of modernizing your home is deciding the right fabrics for it. Look for colors that will immediately draw attention and blend well with the rest of the room. Try patterned fabrics for sofa covers or slip covers, cushions, or curtains to add a more sophisticated feel.
6. Enhance Floor with Textures. Don’t forget the floor when modernizing your home. Incorporate different textures and materials in the floor. Mix it up with a thick, loop-style carpet, rugs, and carefully chosen curtains.
7. Don’t Overdo. A basic tip is to remember not to overdo the modernizing. Incorporate a few modern elements, but don’t get carried away. You don’t want to be in a jobsite rather than a cozy home.
Additional Tips:
1. Airy Walls and Windows. The modern trend is to keep walls and windows looking airy to let light in. So, make sure to leave windows untouched and don’t hang heavy curtains. Installing sheer curtains could be enough to give your house a nice cool breeze while still creating a modern look.
2. Use Reclaimed Materials. Turning your house unique is easily achieved by using reclaimed materials. For instance, you could use an old wood dresser as a media console in the living room. Other materials like tin and copper pieces can add to the character of a room.
3. Choose Natural Textures. Natural textures are the perfect way to make a living space more modern. Add a headboard made of wicker against a light color wall or an armchair embroidered with wood accents to give the room more natural texture and look.
4.Monochrome Effect. Black and white never go out of style, so you’ll likely get many years of use out of them. Consider painting the walls in a monochrome color palette or try a dramatically contrasting finishing like a bright green wall with smooth, modern furniture.
5. Hang Art. Think of creative ways to hang art. Don’t just stick it on a wall, try tastefully hanging some of your favorite pieces over furniture or making a wall art composition mixed in with some décor pieces.