Whether you are thinking of selling your property and want to increase its value, or simply want to refresh the look of your home for your own enjoyment—there are endless ways to do so.
Crucially, you don’t have to spend a pretty penny to upgrade your home, especially when it comes to adding a contemporary edge to its aesthetic appeal.
Having recently created our interior design inspiration page, the team here at WoodWall have come up with 7 ways you can modernise your home to bring it right up to date.
Paint Your Walls
Walls that haven’t been painted in some time can create a dreary and dated look. The same is also true for wallpaper that has been on your walls for decades, especially if it has faded or has begun to peel off.
Giving your entire home a lick of paint offers an instant uplift. Opting for light neutral tones can also make your home look cleaner.
Alternatively, if the modernisation is for your own benefit rather than needing to cater to the housing market, try experimenting with bright colour schemes that fit your personality
Replace Clutter With Intuitive Storage Solutions
Minimalism is a key feature of modern design trends, meaning piles of messy clutter are officially out.
Removing anything that doesn’t need to be in the room can also be cathartic, especially if it’s been a long time since you sorted through your possessions. A lack of clutter instantly makes the room look tidier and can go a long way in supporting any other measures you take to update your home.
If there are things you must keep hold of, then consider adding innovative storage solutions. For instance, rather than having a pile of shoes at your front door, a shoe closet can neatly store your footwear out of sight.
Add Acoustic Wall Panelling
Wall panels have been taking the interior world by storm, and it’s easy to see why!
Easy to install and offering an instant style upgrade, acoustic wall panels are capable of bringing even the most dated spaces into the present day.
In particular, acoustic wall panels work to upgrade your aesthetics and acoustics in one move. That’s because they have sound enhancing properties to reduce echo and reverb in the room. This makes acoustic wall panels ideal to be installed in a vast range of residential and commercial environments.
A popular usage idea for acoustic wall panels is to install them behind media units to enhance the quality of your music, media or podcast streams. They can also improve the clarity of your conversations in open plan spaces if the sound currently bounces off the walls.
Unlike other wall panels, there’s no need to paint acoustic wall panels or even build them from scratch. Instead, they arrive readymade and they easily slot together. They can also be cut to size and adjusted so that they fit all wall dimensions.
Upgrade Old Electrical Sockets And Switches
You might not pay much attention to your plug sockets. But as one of the most utilised features in your home, your outlets get a lot of use. Over time, they can start to show their age.
These days, electrical sockets and switches have gone super high-tech with various multimedia customisations available. In particular, sockets that offer USB connectivity can make your home feel like a boutique hotel, despite being cost effective to purchase and install.
In some cases, white plug sockets and switches can feel a little basic, especially if they were installed a long time ago. Upgrading to chrome, brass or even statement coloured sockets can instantly bring the wow factor instead.
Top tip: If you are considering installing acoustic slat wood wall panels, these can easily be cut to size around your electrical sockets and switches.
Refresh Your Kitchen And Bathroom Fixtures
If you have the budget to install a new kitchen and bathroom, then this will give you unlimited potential to modernise your property.
However, even refreshing the countertops, replacing the taps or painting any cabinetry can go a long way in updating these key spaces of your home.
It’s a good idea to inspect your kitchen and bathroom to see where the attention is most needed. In particular, any surface or feature that has become rusty, moulded or generally looks dated is where you should concentrate your budget.
Remove Old Carpets And Treat Worn Floors
Industry professionals recommend the typical lifespan of a carpet to be between 5 and 15 years. Carpets that were installed decades ago will most certainly date your home, and may even contribute to respiratory problems along with unpleasant odours.
There is nothing more satisfying than ripping up an old carpet, especially if it’s well past its sell-by date. In terms of modernising your home, you may find the wooden floor underneath offers a much more charming solution that never goes out of style.
For existing wooden floors, high traffic areas may show signs of wear and tear. By resanding and treating your floors you can instantly bring them back to life without having to replace them. Add a statement rug for a homely finishing touch.
Inject Some Greenery
Plants quite literally add life and vitality to your home, whether you add indoor plants or invest in landscaping around your property. In recent years, houseplants have surged in popularity as we all look to get more in tune with nature.
As an easy way to create an incredibly welcoming atmosphere, potted plants can be placed in your hallroom, living room or kitchen. Plants can also improve well-being and even help to purify the air in your home. However, one of the most contemporary ideas to explore is an indoor plant wall.
WoodWall – Discover Our Modern Acoustic Wall Panels
We hope the above tips have inspired you, and most importantly demonstrated that you don’t have to spend a fortune to create a modern looking home.
In particular, acoustic wall panels with their statement wood slat design offer an easy solution to refresh your home. You’ll find these panels for sale on our website, with UK nationwide delivery.
With four colour options to choose from, we hope you’ll incorporate our beautiful wall panels as part of your home makeover project!
