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Decorating your home can be difficult if you’re a person who prefers different styles and ideas. The good news is that you can always incorporate various designs in a way that will make your home look compact and stylish. If you’re one of those people, you need to do it carefully, otherwise, the final result will look slightly chaotic. On the other hand, having a family means that there are other important matters to consider. So if you’re planning to redecorate, here are some ways to add a modern upgrade to your home and still keep it kid and pet-friendly:

Make it colourful…

Colours are never the wrong choice if you want to upgrade your living space. Whether you decide to repaint a wall or add a statement colourful painting, it’ll look good as colours tend to attract the attention and make the room look fresh and trendy. If you feel more experimental, then you can mix different contrasting colours like yellow and blue, orange and green or even pink and orange. Just be wary when doing this, because if you take it too far your room can seem too confusing. Unless you’re an artistic person, you’ll find this style suitable for your sensibilities. Having a turquoise sofa and lilac fluffy pillows can make your living room look funky and modern, and you won’t be that worried if anything gets a little messy!

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…or make it neutral

Contemporary design often means neutral colours, so if you don’t like too many colours, this is a perfect solution. Beige, limestone grey, white, glacier blue are perfect choices for the pastel-coloured house. Neutral colours are timeless and chic so if you’re looking to infuse your home with some contemporary ideas, you won’t regret if you choose less vivid tones. Also, neutral colours are great if you want to keep your room well-lit as they’re great when it comes to reflecting the natural light. If you still prefer somewhat darker colours, you can add brown, navy blue, burgundy red or canary yellow.

Create a focal point in a room

A focal point is a part of a room that stands out so that every person that enters will automatically turn their attention to it. The good thing is that anything can be made a focal point if you decide to. From a bookshelf to a big painting — you have the absolute freedom to choose. In case you’re looking to purchase some new furniture, then big modular lounges are great since they can accommodate the whole family during the movie night! The sitting area is a crucial part of the living room so using it a focal point is a natural choice. Aside from sofas, you can use a fireplace, a big potted plant or a gallery wall.

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Make kitchen shabby chic

Shabby chic has been a trend for quite some time, so if you want to spruce up your kitchen, this style is worth considering. You can start with whitewashed kitchen cupboards as they’re the staple shabby chic furniture. In case you still prefer something more modern-looking, a silver sleek fridge can be a nice contrast to a rustic kitchen. Another advantage is that in shabby chick kitchens, you can let kids play around without worrying that something will get dirty. They’re easy to clean and very mess-resistant as their intended design was for family activities. Adding Mason jars, spice containers, cute curtains and open shelves will turn your kitchen into a warm place for the whole family!

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Make sure there’s enough light

A home isn’t happy (and modern) without enough light. There’s nothing lovelier than a sun bursting through the big windows on a spring day. The solution for this is simple — add big windows and get light, and if you still need some protection from the sunlight, add light sun curtains. When it comes to night lighting, make sure all the lights are well-placed around the house so there won’t be any dark corners. If you feel like mixing in some real glamour, treat yourself to an elegant chandelier. Just make sure that its size fits the room.

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To conclude, choosing to upgrade can definitely get your home a whole different look, but before you decide to do anything, consult your family, even to kids, as their opinion may provide valuable. Make everyone feel included so you can turn a decor upgrade into a fun activity for all of you.

Derek Lotts is a Sydney based writer and researcher, a regular contributor at Smooth Decorator blog. He writes about décor, gardening, recycling, ecology and business. He thinks all of these topics fall under the self-improvement category. He believes in the power of sharing ideas and communicating via the internet to achieve betterment.

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