It’s interesting to see how homes age with their owners. Those of us who have purchased property from owners who have lived within that space for some time are aware of how dated a place can look should the tastes of the prior owner remain static for some time. From old aesthetic implements to minor fixtures like wallpaper, all the way up to how retro and modern appliances are fused, updating a home thoroughly is often required should we wish to get the best of the space.
That said, this enterprise can feel like an intensive one. We may not be ready to invest tens of thousands in renovations, new buildings, and overbearing upgrades. That’s fine, because updating a home doesn’t mean detaching it from its original character or purpose, just using a few essential techniques to help refine it for the modern day as needed.
Often, less is more. Stripping back some unnecessary fixtures could help. Furthermore, updating one element will often define the others anew. In this guide, we’ll give a few examples of how that can be so, and the effect you may have in designing with this in mind:
Replace The Flooring
Replacing the flooring of a given home may seem like quite an intensive ask, but actually, it’s more than possible to achieve this with a little focus. Steel house frames can provide the structural integrity to properly install this. When you change the aesthetic, perhaps from laminate to tile or vice versa, you’ll realize just how much your floor space had been contributing to a given room’s appeal, utility, and design.
Consider Cladding
Cladding is a fantastic means of non-intrusively upgrading the exterior of a property while also fortifying it with stronger supports and a more up-to-date aesthetic. There are so many varieties of cladding is worth browsing through your options, and also considering how cladding can be applied properly so that it doesn’t look out of shape down the side of one wall. Interior cladding is also a possibility, helping a room remain updated for modern use and in some cases, protecting your walls against elemental effects, such as moisture within a steamy bathroom.
A Lighter Paint
Perhaps one o the best means of confirming the ‘less is more’ paradigm is by painting a room a lighter color, or at least opting for a lighter color scheme. You would be amazed at how much brighter it can seem, and how the placements of mirrors or the orientation of furniture can make the best of natural light as a result. Even a small space can seem dramatically more open, especially when coupled with decluttering a little. For some, the need to renovate everything is actually just a desire to freshen the room up a little. Take that as your first step, then you can be even more sure of your position if you need it to be.
With this advice, you’re sure to update a home thoroughly should you wish to.
