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Renovation Tips For A Classic, Not Trendy, Home

Renovation Tips For A Classic, Not Trendy, Home


Written By: Jaymi Naciri
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Heres the dilemma. Youre getting ready to redo your kitchen and you want it to be stylish and modern but not trendy. After all, this is the only kitchen renovation you ever plan to do and you dont want it to be outdated before you are even finished with the final touches.

If youre paralyzed because youre afraid of making the wrong decision, we get it. Were facing a similar dilemma here, FYI, with floors that need to be done and so many options from which to choose and no winner yet because its not yet clear if what is currently hot is just a flash in the floor pan or will stick around for a while.

So how do you know how to choose? First, it depends on what your goals are. If youre just looking to update and then sell your house, choosing materials that are trending now may be a good call. If youre thinking, "I want to love this and have it still look good in 10 years," thats another story.

"Youve probably taken on a renovation project because you want to update the >
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Go neutral

Yes, neutral can be boring. Its true. It can also be super chic when done right. Making a bold choice with your kitchen countertops might feel like the right way to go right now, but you may turn around in a couple years and regret that choice, especially if youre going to try to sell your home. You can always bring in pops of color with accessories or items that are easier to replace or redo.

For the last several years, grey has been the go-to color for homes. Prior to that, it was beige - a color that is currently seeing a resurgence even though grey is not gone - yet. Black and white is another currently hot option for color schemes, and, the bonus is, "black and white remains a >

Just keep in mind that high ceilings and other architectural features may make a DIY situation un-DIY-able and may make a redo more expensive because you have to hire someone. Key in on walls that dont soar to a pitched ceiling or that can act as a focal wall for high-impact thats easy to accomplish yourself.

Be smart about your kitchen

You may have a desired look cemented in your head for your kitchen, but are you making smart choices? Shaker cabinets, farmhouse sinks, and marble countertops are a few good options if you want something that looks modern but "will stand the test of time and still look as beautiful twenty years from now as it does today," said Apartment Therapy.

Go eclectic with your furniture

An entire house full of mid-century modern furniture can begin to look like a showroom, and when the trend is over, it can be painful to replace it all. Creating a more eclectic look with an eye toward >

Avoid hyper trends in larger items

Drapery, rugs, and bedding can be easily changed out to accommodate your fickle design taste. But when it comes to the larger pieces in the home - a couch or a set of chairs, perhaps, avoiding trends will give you longevity. "Timeless decor means fabrics that will stand up to years of changing trends They transcend those changes," said Stone Gable. "Dont rush out and buy foundational furniture in the lsquo;color of the year Its only the lsquo;color of the year for one year Choose colors and patterns, especially when buying big ticket items, that will still look amazing when this years trends have come and gone. Add layers of accent decor like lamps, art, tableware, pillows, bedding, etc. in more updated colors and >

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