Very often, buying a new property or reconstructing a house from square one isn’t an option for everyone. Moreover, many of us have sentimental value attached to our old traditional homes, which makes it harder for us to part with them.
But that doesn’t mean you can’t switch things up a bit every now and then.
Simple home improvements here and there can give your home a modern look. From some modern iron doors to factory-style steel windows and other minimalistic touches, here are all the ways you can give your home a modern appeal.
Install A Modern Iron Door as Your Front Door
The entry door of your house is the first unmissable impression on your visitors. It pretty much sets the tone for what lies ahead.
So, if you’re giving your house a modern makeover, it makes sense to change the front door first. We suggest tossing away the 20th-century bulky wooden doors and replacing them with modern iron doors that look chic and are usually available in several types and designs.
Use Steel and Glass Room Dividers for A Sleek Interior
One thing that you might notice in most modern constructions is that there are fewer interior walls.
This essentially means that modern constructions focus on creating large spacious family rooms instead of separate, confined spaces for living rooms, kitchens, and dining areas.
You can do the same in your home, too, to add a modern touch while creating an illusion of more space. Instead of walls, you can install room dividers, pocket doors, and iron bi-fold doors to connect two interior spaces.
Keep the Color Palette Neutral
The simplest way to modernize a traditionally designed home is to change the color palette. You will instantly notice a difference once you get rid of the old-school pastels and florals.
Choose a white or ash grey base and add hues of grey and black in the furniture and fixtures. Also, make sure to pick our steel doors and windows for the interior spaces to match them with your black/grey theme.
Use Contemporary Art to Brighten Up the Rooms
Since you’re designing a living space, it is, of course, important to add a pop of color. We suggest you do this by adding contemporary art to the walls.
Make sure the modern art hangs across from a source of light, such as large steel windows or French doors. The more natural light you get in the house, the more cheerful it’ll feel.
Use an Iron Pivot Door for The Garage
Another modern touch you can add to your home’s curb appeal is an iron pivot door for the garage. It looks infinitely modern and chic and can really lift up the entire exterior space.
If you want more ideas for your modern house mood board, reach out to us at Pinky’s Iron Doors. We have an exclusive range of modern iron doors as well as some stunning steel interior doors, including French doors, sliding doors, wine cellar doors, shower doors, and pantry doors.
Call us to discuss more ideas with us.
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