It would seem that modern features are the biggest thing in home design these days. New homes are all being built with modern design as the main focus. Open floor design, large windows and minimalistic design are a part of every modern home. But what if you have already bought your home? Well, you can always add to what you already have. If you are looking to add some modern features to your not-so-modern home, take a look at this collection of ideas you can add to your home.
Plants
A large part of modern design is the incorporation of plants. Having plants in free corners, hanging from the ceiling and populating window sills will give your home a modern feel, and it won’t end up costing you a lot of money in the end.
Technology
How can you mention the word modern without mentioning technology? When people are building their dream modern home, having technology built-in is a very popular feature these days. This is another feature that won’t require the whole demolition and reconstruction of your home. You can start off small with a Google Home or Amazon Alexa and eventually start looking into smart thermostats and smart home lighting. While this will cost a little more, it will certainly modernize your home.
Get Rid of Unnecessary Furniture
As you know, modern means minimalistic. If you want your home to have a more modern feel you have to get rid of clutter. If you have a lot of furniture in one room it can feel constrained and your home will look antiquated. Get rid of any furniture that isn’t serving an immediate purpose, any extra chairs or small tables will contribute to a room’s cramped feel. The more open and minimal your room, the more modern it will feel.
Contemporary Lighting
While adding more light to your home will add a modern touch on its own, adding contemporary lighting that has an artistic flair to it will both give your home a more modern and be rather affordable. Whether it’s some lamps you stick in the corner or a new minimalistic chandelier, this is a great way to help modernize your home.
Use Subtle Colours
The use of neutral tones of blacks, browns, and whites throughout your space will give your home a more contemporary feel. You can have it spread everywhere from your lighting, fixture, textiles, and furnishing to give your home a more complete feel.
Upgrade Your Kitchen
A kitchen with new appliances, backsplash, island, or flooring can give the home a very modern feel. An updated kitchen will not only make your home more contemporary, but it will also increase the price of your home if you ever happen to sell. The kitchen is the center point to many homes, so upgrading it will give the rest of your home a more modern feel.
These are just some of the ways you can modernize your home. The great thing about all of the ideas mentioned here is that they are all affordable and doable by the average person. They will help you get that modern look without having to sell your current home.
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