Even the oldest houses can look modern. Some people are worried of the incongruity of placing modern items in a traditional home, opting instead for safe furniture and more demur decor. However, some of the most stunning houses mix the new and the old together to create something that is at once classic and extremely modern.

The renovation of old barns and churches is extremely popular today and such spaces usually allow for an extremely minimalist look, allowing vast spaces to compliment the traditional architecture instead of detracting from it. Therefore, if you want to create a modern home, there is very little to hold you back, and it will simply come down to creating extra space and finding the right contemporary furniture.

Even homes that feel claustrophobic can be given the relevant makeover simply by removing any interior walls that aren’t of structural importance. By opening up the space as much as possible, the home will instantly feel more inviting as well as more modern.

Contemporary furniture can be a big help in those places where such changes are not possible. By having more sleek and compact modern furniture, you will be freeing up floor space whilst also offering interesting and modern designs at the very same time.

Lighting is also very important to get the modern look. Exterior lighting in particular can make a home seem extremely attractive in a very modern way whilst interior lighting can trick the eye into thinking spaces are bigger than they are. Combined with the modern furniture, the right lighting can instantly change even the most staid of room into something that looks cutting edge and extremely attractive.

So if you want to give your home an update, start with your furniture and lighting, using lighter colours for your decor and ensuring that you remember to create as much space as you can in your home.