Very old houses come with their own historic charm.
It doesn’t seem to matter how old they become; their features age timelessly. More modern houses, however, which are no longer considered new but aren’t historically old, tend to age much more quickly. And there may come a time when through necessity or fashion you decide that you need to give them a face lift to modernize the exterior and keep them looking as they once were.
So whether you’re trying to increase the curb appeal of your home ready to sell or you just want to ensure that your home stays the most stylish on your road, then here are four things that you can do to modernize it.
Update your windows.
Windows are often a key indicator of a properties age with window styles changing very rapidly from year to year. Allow more light into your home and upgrade your windows at the same time. You can do this by installing skylights and replacing shrunken windows with larger more open panes.
If you haven’t done so already, then you may also wish to install double or even triple glazing. It will improve the security, energy efficiency and noise levels of your home. Also consider contemporary styles which maximize space.
Change the facade of your house.
To completely change both the look and feel of your home you needn’t look further than making an alteration to its facade. Whether you are looking to achieve a stylish wooden feel, experiment with classic brick or want to try something altogether more modern such as polished concrete, this can all be achieved through the use of Nichiha’s architectural wall panels. Nichiha’s architectural wall panels are made from a material called fiber cement. It makes them durable and lifelike alternatives to more expensive materials. Visit their website to find out more.
Build an extension.
Another great way to modernize the exterior of your home, whilst also creating yourself extra living space? Bbuild yourself an extension. Whether you choose to build upwards or outwards why not blend the old architectural style of your current building with something new to create a design contrast? Extensions can make use of dead space on your land. And they can help to increase the value of your home by increasing the amount of usable living space.
Update the details.
Sometimes it’s really the little things that are the culprits for making your house seem dated. This would be items such as light fittings, your front door, decorative garden items. It could even be the way you’ve styled the drapes inside your windows. Stand outside your house and take a moment to see if there is anything in particular that sticks out to you.
Perhaps you could consider adding shutters to remove the dated look of drapes? If your front door is looking old then this can be fixed very simply by updating it to a newer more modern style. Or by simply repainting it and updating some of the hardware such as the letterbox, door handle and knocker.
