How to make house look more modern

There are many ways to freshen the look and

 feel of a home and give it a more modern, 

visual appeal ranging from using a neutral 

color palette to incorporating natural flooring 

materials to updating kitchen appliances. 

The result of a few remodeling updates is a 

home with a more modern appearance and 

stylish decor.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Colorful pillows, throws and accessories
• Flooring, tile, concrete or dark wood
• Area rugs
• Solid-color upholstered furniture
• Tables with chrome and glass accents
• Stainless steel kitchen appliances
• Flat-screen televisions
• State-of-the-art electronics
• Oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel lighting fixtures
• Abstract paintings
• Steel sculptures
• Hand-thrown pottery

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   Use a neutral color palette. Modernize the home with the inclusion of whites, beiges, blacks and grays. These neutral hues instantly update a home and create a feeling of space and tranquility. Add splashes of color in items such as accent pillows, throws and accessories for a more modern home design that is current and fresh.
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   Incorporate natural material flooring. Flooring surfaces, such as tile, concrete and wood, help to further the overall simplistic look of an updated home decor and are visually appealing and functional at the same time. Include pops of color and design with area rugs in geometric or abstract patterns to amplify the modern appearance of the space and to anchor conversational areas as well.
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   Choose furniture with clean visual lines. Adding furniture pieces with minimal ornamentation is a way to update a house and give it a more modern decor. Upholstered furniture that is without pattern and low to the floor as well as dark wood, chrome and glass-accented tables also add a definite modern appeal to an older space.
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   Update appliances and electronics. For a more modern home appearance, replace older kitchen appliances, such as a stove, refrigerator and dishwasher, to stainless steel, which has a new, clean appearance. In addition, further streamline the decor with flat-screen televisions and high-tech electronic equipment for a more modern interior design.
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   Decorate with new lighting fixtures. Add a new, modern appearance to any room in the home by updating lighting fixtures, such as chandeliers, sconces, table and floor lamps. Choose oil-rubbed bronze or brushed nickel finishes for a touch of elegance and style.
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   Accessorize with modern artwork. Although modern home decor is often minimalist, there is room for modern accents in the way of steel sculptures, original abstract paintings, hand-thrown pottery and other interesting pieces. Art gives a room an instant facelift and is a perfect crowning touch to any decor.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep clutter to a minimum in a modern-inspired decor to accentuate the clean lines of a more contemporary space.
• For a feeling of openness, which is a hallmark of a more modern home, keep patterns to a minimum, and choose upholstered furniture in the same color as the walls.

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