| "> | | | | need to retain the designer to take charge of the |
| I really don't like the word "modern". Modern | | | | project. You can simply pay her to give you some |
| becomes old all too soon. When you read an old | | | | ideas or even prepare a plan that you can follow |
| book or article and they are describing something | | | | yourself. |
| "modern" it often sounds silly compared to the | | | | But, before you dive headlong into your project, let's |
| present moment in which you are reading! | | | | go back and analyze your reasons for the home |
| Okay, that being said, I used modern in the title a | | | | improvement. |
| slightly different way. I'm talking about modernizing. | | | | 1) Preparing for resale: When you are preparing to sell |
| Bringing styles current. This is a common reason to | | | | your home, many times you can get by just with |
| do a home improvement. | | | | proper "staging". This is where you simply just dress |
| Three Popular Situations for Modernizing a Home | | | | up the home cosmetically. However, if your home is |
| There are three times when home improvement is | | | | seriously outdated, this may not work. That's the |
| undertaken for the sake of modernization. I'll mention | | | | time you may have to start well before you list your |
| the three then we'll talk about easy and effective | | | | home and take care of things like removing old |
| ways to accomplish the goal. | | | | wall-paper, adding new paint and trim, and replacing |
| First: When you are preparing your home for resale | | | | old-style, worn out carpeting. |
| Second: When you are preparing to move into a new | | | | 2) Moving in to a newly purchased home: This calls |
| purchase | | | | for more extensive upgrading. Some things can be |
| Third: To enhance your enjoyment of your existing | | | | done over time, but I normally advise people to |
| home | | | | tackle the big items like new carpeting and other |
| Your specific reason or reasons will dictate exactly | | | | floor coverings, replacing of cabinetry and |
| what you do to accomplish the improvement of your | | | | counter-tops, and changing of outdated fixtures like |
| home. Before I get into a few specifics about each | | | | tubs, toilets, and sinks before moving in. |
| situation I'll outline some of the most popular and | | | | 3) To enhance your enjoyment of the home: |
| effective ways to accomplish the process of | | | | Certainly, the items in number two apply here. Yet, |
| modernization. | | | | we would carry the project on with many things that |
| Most Effective Home Remodeling Tips to Modernize | | | | can be accomplished over time. Light fixtures, new |
| Ways to modernize are virtually endless but here is | | | | appliances, paint and trim, window coverings and |
| some food for thought. | | | | many cosmetic changes can be done one at a time if |
| - Replace old style and worn carpeting | | | | you wish and can provide a significant change in the |
| - Replace dated ceramic tile | | | | feel of the home. |
| - Remove old wall-paper | | | | For Profit or Pleasure |
| - Upgrade counter-tops | | | | If you know your goal, your strategy will be easier |
| - Change out appliances | | | | to develop and follow. Whether it's for resale, your |
| - Install new kitchen and bath cabinetry | | | | personal enjoyment, or whether it needs to be |
| - Change lighting fixtures | | | | completed quickly or it's a process to enjoy over |
| - Upgrade faucets and other plumbing fixtures | | | | time, only you can know. |
| - Paint, trim, and window coverings | | | | Plan well, execute according to the plan and you'll find |
| Hiring an interior designer is a great way to get ideas | | | | it far easier to reach that "modern" look you want |
| and get some direction. Most of the time you do not | | | | for whatever reason you want it. |