How to Make Your Dated Home Look and Feel More Modern

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If you don’t feel as though your home is looking as good as it could, or if you have the feeling that it’s just not giving you the overall feel you are looking for then it is more than possible for you to do something about this.

This guide will tell you everything you need to know, so you can avoid wasting money while getting the result you want.

Contemporary living room with gray sofas, modern lighting, and minimalist decor, showing how to make a dated home look and feel more modern.

Swap Out the Plates

The first thing you need to do is swap out your plates. One of the easiest ways for you to spot a dated home, regardless of how many renovations have been done, is if there are yellowing or cracked light switch covers.

This is a simple fix and it’s relatively inexpensive too, not to mention that it will have a huge impact if you have an older home. At the end of the day, you can easily install a dimmer switch if you want to make an even bigger impact, so be mindful of that if you can.

Hardware 

Another thing you need to do is try and update the hardware and faucets. Dated cabinetry is going to drag your home down but sorting it out is easy to do on your own.

Usually, you can get all of this done in a single weekend and when you do, the payoff is huge. Try to look for a sleek design that has a very modern finish. If you can, you also tend to consider painting your cabinets or even adding a backsplash.

When you do things like this, you will notice that your home comes together.

Cozy modern corner with an electric fireplace, textured rug, floor cushion, and woven basket, showing how to make a dated home look and feel more modern.

Fire

If you have a really old fire then you need to do something about this. Replacing a fire is easy to do and when you get it done you will soon notice that it’s easy for you to get the result you want.

You can find an inset electric fireplace online and when you do, you will soon find that it brings your entire home together. Of course, replacing a fire can be daunting so ideally you should try and make sure that you don’t do all of this yourself.

Hire a professional to do it for you so you can get the results you need out of your home.

Remove Popcorn 

If you have a popcorn ceiling then this has to go. The dreaded popcorn ceiling shouldn’t be in any homes at all, in this day and age. If you feel as though your popcorn ceiling is just looking awful then one thing you can do is replace it with a normal ceiling.

When you do, you will notice a huge improvement and this can make a significant difference to your home. At the end of the day, removing a popcorn ceiling can be done yourself and you can even get it done in as little as one day too.

By doing this, you will notice that it’s easier for you to get the result you want and that you can also make a major difference to your home.

Bright hallway with light wood flooring, modern decor, and natural accents, demonstrating ways to make a dated home look and feel more modern.

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