If you are looking to make a room in your house a bit more modern but cannot afford or haven’t got the time for a complete makeover, then there are some great tips below that can help transform it overnight.
Firstly, you need to look around your room and establish what it is that is making it look dated. Is it the old, tiled fireplace or the dollies you have scattered around? Sometimes mismatch furniture also makes a room look dated. Simply decluttering and removing any old ornaments or dated scatter cushions can make a huge difference. Have a look at the lamps you have in your home and lightshades. These are often relatively cheap to replace but can change the appearance of a room.
IF your fireplace is dated, then rather than removing it you may be able to paint it. Painting the wood white or the tiles that go down the fireplace can make it look at lot more modern. You can also get some sticky back plastic Fablon that can be used to cover the fireplace surround and hearth to change the colour or effect.
Adding in a touch of colour to a room can do wonders and really make it feel light and airy. IF you have nets in your room, removing these can again bring in some more natural light.