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5 Things That Can Make Your New Home Feel Outdated and Boring

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We live in modern times where the decor in our homes can seemingly evolve every few years. We might move from neutral colour palettes to bright and bold designs, or we could ditch traditional textures for more futuristic and ultra-modern patterns. Either way, it’s clear that there are many unique decor styles on the market today and you can utilize many of them in your own home.

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However, you might feel like your current home is old, outdated and frankly quite boring. If you want to breathe some life into your home, then you need to get rid of the old and replace it with the new. To help you out, here are a couple of common reasons for your home feeling outdated and boring.

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There’s nothing inherently wrong with an older-looking home, but if you’re tired of your decor and want to bring your house into the modern day, then you need to change it. (Source)

5 Things That Can Make Your New Home Feel Outdated and Boring

 

Dark Wood Panelling

 

Dark wood panelling is old, dated and makes your home look incredibly old. Instead of these dreary colours and textures, consider adding something more modern. Light pastel colours are popular now and you could even add rustic textures like brick slips to add a wonderful contemporary touch to any room.

 

Carpets Around the Home

 

Carpets are old, impractical and need to be replaced. Not only are carpets dust magnets that require a good carpet cleaner to deal with them, but they can also easily fade and look outdated. Hardwood or even laminate flooring doesn’t have this problem. However, a well-kept carpet that is looked after and carefully chosen for a room can make it look fantastic–it just takes a lot of work (or a good cleaner).

 

Gold Fixtures and Fittings

 

Metal fixtures and fittings are already starting to get old, but if you have something even older such as gold, then it’s time to throw that decor out the window. Gold fittings and fixtures used to look great, but as time went on, gold became a niche colour that doesn’t fit modern design trends. Replace them with chrome or polished brass if you want a wonderful modern feel and consider abstract lighting fixtures for a more exciting look.

 

Media Cabinets

 

There are many ways to display a TV and its associated games consoles and media players, but a media cabinet is not the way. Not only are these usually made from old woods that make your room look outdated, but there are far more practical modern solutions. Browse around to get some ideas on the type of modern media units available. Some allow you to hang your television on a wall while others simply look cleaner and more inviting.

 

Final Words

Modernizing your home isn’t necessarily the only way to revitalize your decor. Some people love rustic, worn-out looks–but it’s not for everyone. If you’d prefer to have a modern home that incorporates the latest design trends, then we would definitely recommend you take a look at our tips in order to create a cleaner and more sophisticated look for your home.

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