How to "modernize" look of a home without breaking the bank

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$500

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Anonymous wrote:Just sell your home and buy a more morden one. You'll make a mess trying to make this change.

most houses in this area are colonial style and not very modern looking, so i don't think this is a good plan.

Not really, tons of newer homes here are so called "craftsman" style.

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Using the term very, very loosely! LOL.

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What is a chair rail?

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP to start with paint, light fixtures and door knobs. Next would be flooring.

If there's a fireplace, see how you can remove traditional features like molding around it. Can you paint it all one color?

Here's something to work towards:

http://www.elledecor.com/home-remodeling-renovating/home-makeovers/g63/colonial-home-makeover/?slide=11

The updates look hideous!

I find it hard to make a decision on whether hideous or not as the after photos are not shot from same angle - the kitchen probably comes closest. That said, the LR, kitchen, and entry way were screaming for updates.

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Anonymous wrote:I have a house that's very early 2000s colonial style (think brass fixtures, a lot of earth tone paints, chair rails, etc.) but my style is more modern or at least transitional.

How expensive and difficult would it be to modernize the look? I wouldn't want to completely gut the kitchens and baths right away because they are fully functional and look OK - just not great, dated. What would be a quick and dirty way to make the house look more fresh? Any blog ideas or magazine articles you recommend?

thanks!

Look at the new Obama house listing photos. http://wtop.com/real-estate/2017/01/photos-inside-obamas-new-house/slide/52/

Old house with great paint and fixtures. Antiques mixed with contempory and traditional. Also note some brass sconces. If brass knobs - don't replace just pull in other things via lights. Black framed art with gold line on frame.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Agree with PP to start with paint, light fixtures and door knobs. Next would be flooring.

If there's a fireplace, see how you can remove traditional features like molding around it. Can you paint it all one color?

Here's something to work towards:

http://www.elledecor.com/home-remodeling-renovating/home-makeovers/g63/colonial-home-makeover/?slide=11

The updates look hideous!

Wtf did they do to the ceilings?!?

I agree, this is awful! You know it is a bad renovation when the 80s blue velour and grandma decor looks better than the uodates.

Yeah, don't do this. Most people would prefer the before picture.