Is your home dated and in desperate need of a complete makeover? Do you daydream of a day you can do a major renovation and finally get the Insta-worthy home of your dreams? So many people patiently save for years to finally renovate their old home into one that is beautiful. But what if you could completely transform the look and feel of your home without a costly renovation? You don’t even need to remove a single wall or tile. There are a few things you can do now to update a dated home, making it a home to be proud of at present.
Here is what you can do:
1. Paint
Paint is a super weapon for home improvement. We aren’t just talking about painting the walls (although you should), but there are many things in your home that can be painted that will completely update a dated home to a new and modern look.
Kitchen cabinets.
I’m sure you have seen amazing makeovers from people who have painted their kitchen cabinets. There is no doubt that painting old, wood-tone cabinets a fresh colour is a fantastic way to transform the look of your kitchen.
Bathroom vanities.
Just like with kitchen cabinets, paint can bring life to your outdated bathroom cabinets.
Doors.
Changing out your front door can be expensive, but a more cost-effective option is to paint it. It’s a great way to add a pop of colour and modernise the exterior of your home.
You can also paint the other interior doors in your home and even add some custom moulding to completely change the look.
Baseboards and trim.
Some people love the classic look of wood trim and would never consider hiding its natural beauty. Others prefer the fresh, clean look of white trim throughout their home. It is your home, and you should stick to your preferred style. However, painting your wood trim will change the look of your space dramatically.
Tiles.
Many older homes feature unattractive tiles. If your tiles are in good shape, painting over them is cheaper and less messy than replacing them. You can even paint floor tiles! Patterned tiles are a hot trend at the moment, and you can achieve the same look with a stencil for a fraction of the price. With a bit of patience and effort, you can really harness the power of paint for a stunning transformation of a dated home.
Here are some expert tips on painting tiles and using stencils.
Fireplaces.
Many older homes have brick fireplaces, which can make a home feel dark and heavy. You can paint a brick fireplace a solid colour, or you can give it a whitewashed look, which is very popular right now. Whitewashing the bricks still lets some of their character shine through. The whitewashed look complements homes that are looking to create a ‘modern farmhouse’ or ‘coastal’ look.
Whether your fireplace is made of bricks or not, giving it some effect or a pop of colour will really create a striking and stylish focal point in your living room.
Handy tip:
With all these amazing paint transformations, you can see why paint is your best friend when it comes to updating your dated home. Just remember to get a few colour samples in different tones of your chosen colour and paint a test swatch on the piece you want to paint. The lighting conditions in your room will influence colour.
2. Give your built-in cupboards a facelift.
A simple wardrobe door conversion.
Built-in cupboards and storage in a home are a huge asset. But in many cases, the built-ins contribute to the overall dated look of a home. Your initial reaction might be to simply remove them. But before you do that, consider giving them a facelift.
If you have good-quality, sturdy built-in cupboards, consider removing the old hinged cupboard doors and replacing them with beautiful, modern sliding wardrobe doors from Fineline Wardrobe Solutions. This wardrobe door conversion is probably the most cost-effective way to update old cupboards and will immediately make the room look more modern.
It’s simple and fast, and you don’t even have to unpack your cupboards! We at Fineline will remove the old hinged doors off the cupboards and lay down a track, and we will install beautiful sliding doors instead.
Sliding wardrobe doors that suit any budget.
Our wardrobe doors are available in a wide variety of finishes, with prices varying for options such as mirror, decor glass, solid colour or wood-tone melamine, or even combinations of these materials. Our most popular and cost-effective wardrobe doors are our mirror sliding doors and our white melamine sliding doors. Both these options are clean, modern, and simple, and they brighten up any room. Mirror sliding wardrobe doors have the added benefit of reflecting light and space, making a room look bigger and brighter than it actually is.
Fineline’s sliding wardrobe doors aren’t only for bedroom wardrobes; they can be applied to any built-in storage in your home. Linen cupboards, hallway cupboards and even storage in garages can be upgraded with sliding doors. Sliding doors have the added benefit of taking up no floor space when open, making them a fantastic option for built-in storage in tight spaces.
3. Replace dated light fixtures.
Changing out outdated light fixtures is simple to do and makes a big difference in updating a dated home. Replace the outdated entry lights, dining room chandeliers, and bathroom vanity lights. With so many lighting shops, there are many options in various price ranges; there are sure to be light fixtures to fit your budget and to make your home look more stylish and current.
4. Change hardware.
You can really update the look of interior doors and cabinets by simply replacing knobs, levers, and pulls. This process is not only simple and cost-effective, but it’s these minor details that significantly distinguish a modern home from one that is outdated.
5. Change outlets and switch plates.
Similar to doorknobs and levers, attention to detail is crucial. Replacing outdated light switches and plug outlets, despite their small size, can significantly enhance the overall appearance of your home.
6. Replace faucets.
Old faucets instantly date a bathroom. Changing faucets is an effortless and inexpensive update and will make a big difference to a dated bathroom. If you have a single-hole faucet, you’ll just have to look for a new single-hole replacement. Put differently, you need to replace it with a faucet that has the same hole configuration.
7. Rip out old carpets.
The standard life of a carpet is 10-15 years. If your carpets are older than that, they need to go!
In some old houses, you may be lucky enough to find hardwood floors or parquet under the carpets! Hardwood floors and parquet are in style, easier to clean, and do not harbour allergens such as dust and mites. If not damaged, hardwood floors or parquet can be refurbished and look like new again.
If you don’t have hardwood floors under your old carpets, you can go with new tiles, hardwoods, luxury vinyl, or even a new carpet.
In conclusion.
There are so many clever ways that you can update a dated home. Even small things can make a big visual difference. Making these changes takes time and effort; however, there is no reason why you can’t have that lovely, modern home now.
If you are looking for help to update the look of your wardrobe and built-in storage, give us at Fineline Wardrobe Solutions a call today.
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