Just because you have an older or more traditional home doesn't mean it can't be creative and fresh. Modern spaces are both elegant and comfortable, and they offer a sense of style that is contemporary without being faddish. If you wish to give your living space a makeover, discover a few home improvement tips for modernizing your house.

How to Modernize Your Home

1. Update Your Light Fixtures

Light fixtures can often age an otherwise contemporary home. Upgrading them to sleeker, more recent styles can bring any room to the 21st century, often without a lot of cost or effort.

Consult a home improvement professional to explore the latest lighting designs. Options to consider include dramatic pendant lighting, industrial fixtures, and Edison bulbs. You can also look into energy-efficient options to lower your utility bills.

2. Replace Wall-to-Wall Carpeting With Hard-Surface Floors

Few home furnishings say "dated" like wall-to-wall carpeting. Consider replacing it with a hard-surface flooring option. Wood is a classic, durable choice, and it doesn't need to be rustic or antiquated looking, either; think about installing white oak, dark walnut, or gray maple for a modern installation.

Other hard-surface floors that have an undeniable contemporary appeal include cork, patterned ceramic tiles, and vinyl planks. Choose your flooring based on the furniture you have and the aesthetic you’re trying to curate. For example, bamboo can illustrate a modest character, while marble is more extravagant. 

3. Switch Your Plumbing Fixtures

Kitchen and bathroom faucets may seem like minor features, but they end up having a significant impact on the overall look and energy of a space. You'll be surprised at how hip a room will feel after switching old fixtures out for new ones.

Waterfall faucets are functional, trendy, and serene. Handles in simple, geometric shapes are always modern, no matter the era. A vessel sink — in which the basin sits on top of the countertop — is a welcome contemporary alternative to traditional sinks.

Don't be afraid to be creative when it comes to modernizing your home. Southern Design & Remodeling is here to help at every step. Since 2012, they have served clients throughout the Marietta, GA, area. They offer a wide variety of home improvement services, including bath and kitchen remodeling and general contracting. Call (770) 321-8669 or visit them online to schedule a home improvement consultation.