Fashion changes with interior design, just as it does with clothing and hairstyles. The changes may come about slower, thank heavens, but they happen nonetheless. Buying a new shirt to keep up with the times is one thing, but it is much harder to acquire a new living room design on a whim.
Interior decorating is expensive unless you are able to do the work yourself. It is always more convenient to employ an expert, but many people simply cannot afford it and are forced into learning new skills. To sit in stunning surroundings created by yourself, however, if far more satisfying than sitting in a room decorated by someone else.
So what is ‘in’ at the moment? Read on, and you will find out. Here is how to update your room with modern decorating ideas.
Walls and Ceilings
It is time to remove the old flowery wallpaper that adorns the room. Creating a feature wall with paper is a good idea in modern design, but for the most part, plain walls are key. Remove the old paper carefully using a steamer so that the damage to the plaster below will be minimized. When scraping the walls, some damage always occurs that will need repairing before any paint is applied. All the tools needed for decorating are available at LBS Builders Merchants and many other outlets.
Spend a lot of time working on the walls to get the finish as perfect as possible. Maybe it will be advantageous for you to employ a plasterer to skim the walls if the damage is widespread. This will give a perfect finish; ideal for a modern room.
Flooring Ideas
Ceramic tiles are becoming a popular choice in ultra modern rooms. They look stunning, but the tiles need to be large for best effect. They are also very cold to stand on sometimes, so underfloor heating is a perfect solution for a room with a tiled floor.
Laminate flooring is probably the most popular choice in modern designs. It is easy to put down, comes in a myriad of shades and designs, is easy to clean, and gives a room the sleek, modern look that designers strive to achieve.
Artwork
Modern prints are very cheap in discount stores and will suit your purpose. A few pieces mounted on the wall together set the scene. Some people choose to simply apply fabric to a frame and mount it on the wall. This idea gives the room interesting blocks of colour and texture. When thinking of artwork, go for pieces that you like. Modern frames will suit your room. Don’t overdo it though, that is a mistake keen amateurs often make.
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Furnishings
Some contemporary suites are modular, so you are able to mix and match the sections until you come up with the ideal solution for your room. There is no need for furniture to match these days either; eclectic is a word that you may come across. Each piece stands alone and speaks for itself.
It would be great if we could all afford a room like that in the image. The great majority of people, however, have to work on a smaller scale and with a tiny budget. It doesn’t take much, however, to update a room. Little things have an effect on the style and the ambiance of the room. Leave the huge projects until you win the lottery. That’s what most of us are doing.
