Kelly Elko gave a 27’ x 13’ room in her home its first big overhaul in 20 years, and was able to use newer furniture, patterns and other decorative elements to create a more open, streamlined look with more natural light. Most noticeably, she replaced an old, overstuffed blue couch and other furniture with a sleeker couch and a lot of rattan and wicker furniture. She also added a custom, striped sea grass carpet and made better use of natural lighting to create an open, inviting space that is both casual and elegant.
Key Takeaways:
- Sometimes an older space, even one two decades old, can get a modern update, without resorting to gutting, or other structural fixes.
- Sometimes, some new lighting, perhaps a paint job and some new furnishings, can completely modernize a room.
- Sometimes, replacing vintage, traditional and retro pieces, for more minimalist, modern and [always in style’ classic pieces makes a world of difference to a room.
“Now the room still has all of its best elements, plus a few new ones that suit the space—and the times—perfectly.”
Read more: https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/decorating-ideas-modern-living-room-makeover-259594
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