They say a man’s home is his castle, but that doesn’t mean you need to live in a house from the past. Yes, period homes are quite popular in Coventry, or anywhere else in the U.K., but there are circumstances when you just have to get with the times, especially if you plan on selling your home in the future. You would not want potential buyers or visitors to walk off thinking that your house looks like it borrowed pieces from the Victorian era display of a museum. What you need to do is hire a handyman to modernise your home.
Put on a Fresh Coat of Paint
Since period homes are known for their elegant simplicity, a fresh, modern shade of colour is just what your home needs. You can opt for brighter colours but make sure that it will complement the style of your interior. Going for lighter shades, however, is the safer route. If you don’t want to repaint the whole house, you can decorate a room with a feature wall in splashy colours. This will help you save up paint expenses and keep some of the simplicity of the original design as well.
Light Up the Room
Some good lighting can definitely highlight your new paint job. Introduce as much light from the outside, or perhaps install new glass windows and curtains. Of course, some mood lighting also helps to give your home a more modern look. Install some new light fittings, like lamp shades or a pendant light, in some areas in your home that is in much need of brightness, like the dining room or the living room. Table lamps or uplighters can also illuminate dark room corners. While you’re at it, upgrade the light switches and sockets as well to complete the new look.
Fix Up the Flooring
Another element of your home that badly needs updating is the flooring. If you think that the floors are the last thing your guests will notice just because it’s down below, you’re gravely mistaken. In case you didn’t know, it’s the largest part of your home. In areas like the living room, the most common types of flooring are area rugs and carpets. They don’t come cheap but they’re a worthy investment. However, if you wish to break free of the norms, you can always opt for linoleum and laminates.
Modernising your home should not be a do-it-yourself project if you don’t want to have a potential disaster in your hands. Leave it to professionals who offer complete handyman services, like Trade Squad Ltd.
Sources:
(8 ways to make a period home modern, www.HouseToHome.co.uk)
(Update a living room on a budget, www.UKTV.co.uk)
