2019 is officially here and you may wonder how to make your home more fashionable and trendy for this year. We’ve already shared decor trends for 2019 and even bathroom decor trends to update your dwelling, and today we’ll show how to modernize your home without going for exact trends yet refresh it easily and with not much fuss.
Mixing Neutrals
Neutrals are very popular for decor, especially in contemporary spaces, besides, they open them up and tend to give a more relaxed look to your home. Layer various neutral tones creating a very welcoming and stylish space and play with textures to avoid any boring looks.
a welcoming and relaxed bedroom with layered neutrals and touches of black for some drama and depth
various materials like wood, acryl and leather make it catchier and more interesting
beautiful neutrals layered on each other are a cool idea to rock, add wicker and wood for more coziness
a neutral home office with whitewashed wood, various prints and lots of natural light
a neutral living room with wooden furniture and a comfy rug looks very fresh
a neutral bedroom with touches of blush and dusty pink to make it catchy and add a girlish feel
a neutral bedroom with touches of whitewahsed wood, with wooden floors and a leather chair plus various fabrics
Unusual Furniture
Large pieces of furniture tend to be their own focal point. So if you want to overhaul how a room looks, simply change the furniture. If you want a look that is on the more contemporary side, try for unique pieces of furniture, if you want to make a statement, choose a single colored piece in a neutral or dark space.
a contemporary L-shaped sofa to overwhelm your living room and set a tone
such a big and comfy chair will not only make a statement but will also become a cool reading nook base
upcycle your vintage sideboard with red paint inside and it will completely change your space
a bold floral upholstery chair with vintage design is a gorgeous idea for sprucing up the space
make a basic sideboard with touches of bright colors and it will personalize your home
a sunny yellow sideboard will make a colorful statement in a neutral or monochromatic space giving it a mood
a rust velvet sofa in a moody space is a refined and chic item to rock
Geometric Lights
Another way to modernize a home is to think about the lighting fixtures. An intricate lighting fixture can breathe life into any room. A new lighting fixture is a good way to set the tone for a more updated look. Pay attention to geometric ones as they are sleek and more contemporary, they will bring light in a stylish and fresh way. Lighting fixtures are also fairly easy to replace, but they make it look like you did some major hardware overhauls in your space.
amazing faceted pendant lamps in clusters will highlight high ceilings and staircases
light circles is a unique contemporary idea for a minimalist space
a bunch of geometric pendant lamps in various colors will make your space different
a fantastic brass cube chandelier changes the entryway at once and makes it bold
goemetric faceted pendant lamps in the kitchen will make your space wow
Large Mirrors
Mirrors have always been popular for decorating and making statements and now they are highly in trend, too, to make the space visually larger, to fill it with light and to get a more refreshed and contemporary look. That goes not only for bathrooms or entryways, oversized mirrors are to be hung in bedrooms, living rooms and everywhere else you feel like it. Play with various frames fitting your decor style or adding a sophisticated touch with vintage ones.
an oversized mirror in your bedroom has a practical meaning, you may use it for dressing up
choose a frame according to your interior style or just add a sophisticated touch using vintage items
an oversized mirror instead of a headboard is a unique and very creative idea to try
an entryway definitely needs a large mirror, it's a must here and it's time to go for one this year
if you don't have a fireplace, why not rock an oversized mirror in the sitting nook instead