by Sharon Jones

Do you live in an old cottage? Or, a flat that was built in the 1970s? These types of homes can often feel as if they are stuck in the past, and many homeowners want to modernise the buildings they call home to fit in with modern trends. However, modernizing a home can take a lot of time and money, which can be a daunting prospect for many people. But, if you gradually update your home over time, the change does not need to be as daunting as it initially seems.

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Turn your kitchen white

One way to modernize your home's kitchen or dining area is to turn everything in that room white, from the countertops to the kitchen cupboards. White can give the illusion that a room is bigger than it is and helps your kitchen look pristine by reflecting light. Smooth white countertops can look especially modern, but if you do not want to part with your beloved wooden cupboards, then you could paint those white. White quartz countertops look amazing and would be easy to purchase if you go to Francostone. White is a color that goes well with anything, so if you make changes to your kitchen over the years, you will probably find that the timeless white still compliments the room really well even if you add new utensils and designs into the room. 

Use glass

One of the best ways to modernise your home is to incorporate more glass into the design of your home. This could mean larger windows, but it could also mean investing in some glass doors, glass coffee tables or even glass skylights in your ceiling. Glass is great for letting light into a room and will instantly give the room a sense of openness that it did not have before. However, it would help if you remembered that glass windows and doors will all have to be cleaned at some point, so you may want to hire a window cleaner to do that for you. 

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Repair your roof

An old roof that is falling to pieces may not instantly strike you as an eyesore, but it certainly detracts from your home’s attractiveness. There are commercial roofing companies who would repair your roof or replace it for you if that is required. This may seem like a big job at first, but it is important to keep your roof safe and secure to protect your home from the weather and keep the exterior of your home looking modern and pleasing to the eye. 

Use floorboards rather than carpets

If you want your home to feel sleek and modern, you will need to ditch the carpets. Wooden floorboards are not just easy to clean and maintain but add value to your home because they are strong and durable. However, if you love the feeling of softness under your feet, then you can buy rugs to place in the living room, which can help break up the continuous wooden flooring throughout your home. Wooden floorboards will instantly make your rooms feel more modern and will last for decades, saving you money in the long run.