If you’re living in a vintage or older home, there are probably plenty of interior pieces that made you first fall in love with it. Yet, it may also be time to take a look at other parts of your home that may need some updating to bring it into modern times. Homes have their own charms and adding new pieces or replacing old ones shouldn’t remove them — it should complement them! With this in mind, we’ll help you explore some great options to bring out the best of your current home without erasing its past:

1. Follow a cohesive style

Not every room should look the same, but they should all complement each other stylistically. Older homes can sometimes become cluttered with decor or furniture pieces that clash and the perfect way to fix that is to invest in pieces that go well together. Aim for a theme in your color palette or materials. Want to create a fresh and new feel? Opt for natural materials like wood, cotton and wicker. Craving more modernity? Take a look at glass and metal pieces.

2. Add updated light fixtures

Nothing says the future more than new, brightly lit rooms. Take a look at your current lighting and consider replacing it with unique lighting fixtures. This could mean adding an exciting chandelier to your home’s entrance, extra ceiling light options to your kitchen and more. Vintage homes have one-of-a-kind features, so why not put a spotlight on them? Good lighting can add that modern style touch that you didn’t realize you needed.

3. Use drapery to transform windows

Windows can be a dead giveaway of an older home — especially since they are one of the first features that you notice in a room. So how do you update their look? Add new drapery! Drapery has the power to clean up an entire wall or window while also adding to your overall decor. It can be a statement piece or a soft background to complement your other decor. You can even cheat a little and make windows appear larger by placing drapery higher on the wall, without making actual structural changes.

4. Invest in a large area rug

Flooring can add character to a room, but it can also show the wear and tear of many years. A simple, but effective way to update any space’s flooring is to add a large, decorative area rug to go over it. This is a quick fix that can modernize your room without sacrificing the current foundation of your home. It can also be easily maintained or changed out depending on how you want to update the room in the future.

5. Reach out to an expert to transform your home

Transitioning your home from the past into the future doesn’t have to be difficult. If you’re not sure where to start or how to modernize your home, you can benefit from expert tips and assistance from a personal decorator at Decorating Den Interiors.

One of our design consultants will come to your home and provide a complimentary consultation to help you take out the old and bring in the new. Specifically, they’ll speak with you to get a full picture of your goals and get to know your personal style preferences. From there, they’ll devise a plan to get your home looking the way you want it.

Your personal decorator will handle all of the steps to achieve your ideal look and feel — without any hassle on your part.

We’re excited to help you enter your next chapter with an updated, modern home. Contact Decorating Den Interiors today to get started!