The advantages of modern living advancements cannot be understated; adapting modern living tactics in home decor and design can enhance the value of a home. From a real estate view, modern homes are most appealing to both millennium buyers and the more mature buyers due to the undeniable convenience created by modern living. We have listed some tips on how to design your home in a modern way. 

Tip 1: A Fresh Coat of Paint Can Change the Atmosphere and Character of a Home

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Choose a color that speaks directly to the color palette that most appeals to your accessories. This adds some pizzazz to your house and also dilutes neutral paint. Lighter colors welcome light into the house, create an inviting mood which becomes most elegant when coupled with sparks and dashes of brighter colors. As said in a previous article, paint can also be used according to the ambiance you want your home to have.

You can choose accessories from the color palette to ensure that the room has a common theme which is ‘easy on the eye’. Darker accessories tie the design together and add glamour to the room. Neutral colors are suggested for beginner decorators; they work best with bold hues and a bolder palette.

Tip 2: Ceiling Designs Which Tie the Whole Design of The Room

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A well-designed ceiling will enhance the appeal of a room. The ceiling design should take into consideration the room and its position in the house, windows and chimney designs.

Modern designs may incorporate features such as minimalist light designs or bold chandeliers, glow stickers for children’s bedrooms. A clean and clear ceiling is the most suitable choice for beginners.

A white ceiling gives light to any room. Bolder paint may be used to complement the wall paint colors.  A busy ceiling can make the room look smaller, we recommend that ‘less is more’ be used on ceiling designs. High ceilings make small rooms look bigger and create an airy atmosphere.

Tip 3: Easy way out -Wallpaper

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Wallpaper and wall stickers are the most convenient and easiest way to create an effect that you desire on your walls without breaking the bank.

The choices are unlimited, from a dramatic or a simple understated wallpaper; you can even put photographs of your loved ones onto a wall paper design thereby giving the home that personal touch that speaks to its inhabitants.  You can get a customized wallpaper at most wall decor outlets. Wall stickers with scriptures, names of loved ones or nice designs can change how a wall looks.

Tip 4: Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors

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Mirrors can make a smaller room bigger and complement the whole room design. If you hang a mirror directly opposite a light source will provide a sunroom effect.  Mirrors add function and detail to a room. A decorative mirror can become a focal point in a room. You can position a mirror opposite an art piece or chandelier to reflect the beauty of the accessory.

 

More tips to come … watch this space.

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