How to Create a Modern Interior Design

House-Chispa Magazine

If you have invested in an older property, you might be surrounded by outdated décor and traditional fixtures that don’t reflect your style. Thankfully, there are various ways to make an old home appear fresh and contemporary.

If you are ready to transform your property and bring it into the 21st century, read how you can create a modern interior design.

Decrease Clutter

Less is more in a modern property. For this reason, you must scale back the number of items on your kitchen worktop, fireplace mantel, walls, and other areas across the home. Reducing clutter will make your interior appear less busy while allowing your high-quality furniture and décor to shine.

Embrace Simple, Clean Lines

Most modern interior designs tend to feature simple, clean lines that will grab people’s attention and work in harmony with a monochromatic, neutral color scheme. The uncomplicated furniture and accessories will ensure a room doesn’t appear cluttered, and it will complement a room’s architectural features.

Pick a Primary Color

As mentioned, many modern properties often feature a monochromatic, neutral color scheme. However, you can add a burst of color by incorporating a primary shade into your accents.

Incorporate a lamp, rug, or cushions that feature at least one primary color, such as red, blue, or yellow. It will make a room appear more vibrant while showcasing your personality.

Switch Your Fixtures

Traditional taps and old radiators can age your property. If you want to create an impressive interior that has a contemporary look and feel, you might need to change your home’s fixtures.

For instance, you could switch an outdated radiator for a contemporary design, such as a stylish heated towel rail or a bench radiator. Turn to the likes of warmrooms for inspiration.

Shine a Light on Your Interior

Many interior designers will aim to achieve a light, airy space when creating a modern property. Follow in their footsteps by welcoming as much natural sunlight as possible, which could help you to fall in love with your home.

In addition to pulling back the drapes and cleaning your windows, you should ensure your living spaces face north to maximize the sunlight the rooms will receive. You also should introduce various artificial lighting options into your interior, such as:

  • Downlights
  • Wall lights
  • Pendant lighting
  • Ceiling lighting
  • Floor lamps

It will allow you to enjoy a contemporary, light, and spacious feel that’s bound to impress your guests.

An Open-Plan Floor Design

An open-plan floor is the epitome of modern interior design, as it can unite the living room, kitchen, and dining room. You can, therefore, cook, clean, entertain, and relax in the same space, and it will allow more natural sunlight to flow across your home. You also could create a sense of openness by installing bi-fold doors to enjoy the beauty of your backyard every season.

So, if you want to create a more modern home in 2020, the above top tips are a great place to start.

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Mia Guerra

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine
Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.

Mia Guerra

Executive Editor at Chispa Magazine, Mia Guerra is a writer at heart. Regardless the topic, she loves to investigate, encourage, and ruminate on topics that can make us better people. Aiming to live a Proverbs 31 life, Mia is ecstatic to be following her calling with Chispa. At home she is her husband's sidekick and together they are raising a God-fearing family in Atlanta.