Ten tips to refresh tired home decor
From taking up carpet to painting walls a new tone, consider a focused facelift
Whether an item in your home is inherited, vintage or purchased decades ago, how do you refresh an outdated look?
When a property is showing signs of age or home decor feels tired and outdated, refreshing furniture and the features of an interior can bring out the best qualities of a space.
When looking to update the older elements of a home, here are 10 tips and hints to keep in mind:
1. Highlight hardwood. Wallto-wall carpeting is instantly an outdated look. Homeowners have come to prefer the simplicity, in design and care, of hardwood flooring. And often when wall-to-wall carpet is pulled up, beautiful hardwood is what lies beneath.
2. Paint. From dirt to fading to outdated colours, walls can make a home show its age. Nothing will help refresh a space like a fresh coat of paint.
3. Lightly renovate. A light renovation can include everything from replacing faucets and door handles to new doors and lighting.
4. Refresh primary furnishings. Big pieces such as sofas, chairs and beds can help set the tone for the rest of the decor in a space.
5. Go neutral. Looking for a modern look? Tones such a black and taupe will help give a space an edge.
6. Declutter. Rooms often feel outdated when they are overstuffed with too much furniture.
Go minimal when possible for a more contemporary and simpler look.
7. Add mirrors. Mirrors help reflect light and go a long way to help make a space feel bright.
8. Swap out older lighting. A modern light fixture can help refresh and elevate a space.
9. Infuse brass accents. Brass remains modern and refresh. From accent pieces to accessories, this shiny metal remains an on-trend decor choice.
10. Cut out the crystal. Crystal decor elements automatically say “stuffy.” Instead, opt for smoky or clear glass, ceramics and metals.