Traditional properties are undoubtedly renowned for their character, intricate detailing and grand features. However, with this type of property you might be finding yourself stuck in a rut when it comes to your ideas of design décor if you aren’t particularly a fan of traditional design. That doesn’t have to be the case! Although, your property might be full of traditional decorative details there is still scope for you to add your own touches. A huge trend in interior design is adopting a modern style within your home. This is an interior trend that can be adopted throughout your home despite the age or build of your property. Whether you want to completely transform your space or just add a few modern touches, there’s nothing stopping you from designing your dream home.
Characteristics Of Traditional Interiors
There are many features and characteristics within traditional properties that all contribute to the look and overall feel of the periodic era. Decorative mouldings will no doubt adorn your walls from picture to dado rails. As well as this you can expect to see a tall skirting board design that is intricate in its detail. Traditional properties tend to have larger skirting boards as a way of balancing out the proportions in the home due to the high ceilings and large wall space. If you are someone that is in fact after a more modern interior you might find that such features contradict your overall design plan.
Tips For Making Your Space Feel More Modern
One way that you could make the space feel more modern and less traditional is with the use of bright and bold colour palettes. A touch of colour can really revamp a space and bring life back to somewhere that might have previously felt a little tired or outdated. If you did still want to keep features like a chair or picture rail you could use these as borders to create a block colour paint effect. This way you can choose to use two shades from the same palette or really go bold and add two contrasting colour tones. This is an easy and cost effective way in which you can make a space feel more fun without your current mouldings looking out of place.
Other ways in which you can make the space feel more modern is by replacing your existing skirting boards and architrave with a simpler design. Modern skirting boards generally tend to be a little plainer in detail and are more minimalistic. This is great if you are hoping to adopt a more minimal, paired back design within your home.
There are so many options available for you to choose the right decorative mouldings for your home without having to compromise on your style. You have the freedom to choose different detailing, finishing, sizes and colours, all of which will help contribute towards your envisioned look. Despite the age and periodic features of your home, there are so many ways in which you can add modern touches to create your dream space.
Author: Lola Oxnard – Marketing Executive Skirting 4 U
