Whether you live in a huge house or a tiny flat, there are plenty of ways to inject a cool modern look into your home. Whether you’re starting from scratch or just looking to update the existing tired decor, turning your living space from drab to fab is easier than you might think- regardless of your space or budget.
Colour Scheme
If you are looking to completely overhaul a room, updating the colour scheme is a perfect place to start. Most rooms, especially those on the small side will benefit from bright neutral decor which will really open up the space and give a light and airy feel. Don’t confuse neutral with bland- cream or ivory walls and flooring will go with just about any accent colour, and also means that you can easily update your soft furnishings in the future without having to worry about redecorating. White walls are also a good choice, although be aware that they can look quite stark when the room isn’t properly accessorised.
Your accent colour will provide a beautiful contrast with the neutral colour scheme, and add some depth and personality to the room. This is the colour of your accessories and soft furnishings, and could also be incorporated by adding a feature wall to the room in this colour. Whether you go for deep blues, purples and reds or contrast with chocolate brown or black is entirely up to you.
Chairs and Sofas
Your chairs and sofas are without doubt some of the most important pieces of furniture you will buy for your home; not only have they got to be comfortable and practical they also need to look good, and potentially last through a number of decor changes over the years. Again, neutral colours can be easily accessorised with any other colour in your room; cream, brown and black always stay classic and can be updated and modernised over a number of years with throws and cushions. Investing in a neutral sofa that will last is a great idea, you are then able to have fun with colour with occasional chairs. Choosing an occasional chair in a bright accent colour that matches the rest of your colour scheme will give the room a vibrant and modern twist.
Soft Furnishings and accessories
Your soft furnishings and accessories are where you can really have fun and let your personality shine through. They will add splashes of colour to your room, and you can play around with all kinds of patterns, prints and textures. A gorgeous thick rug in the centre of the room, cushions in different colours and textures and thick curtains hung up at the windows will give your home a cosy and expensive vibe. Don’t neglect the wall space, whether you’re a lover of enormous lavish mirrors or cute canvas prints it’s these finishing touches that will completely change how a room looks- even without redecorating or buying new furniture. So if you’re looking to update on a budget this is the way to go.
With just a few changes you can completely modernise your home, and update it with a brand new look. Best of all once you have your permanent pieces, accessories and furnishings can be switched up whenever you feel like it so your home always looks modern and fresh.
