Our Top 5 Design Tips Perfect For A Modern Renovation

Jan 31, 2025

 

Step 1: Create a mood board

Define the Design / Style you want your home to represent.
Having a clear vision at the start of a renovation is important to ensure all your decisions align. A good place to start is creating a mood board, taking a step back and seeing what the common threads are. Pinterest is a great platform, to gain a visual representation of your style and vision.

Some questions to consider when making a mood board is 

What themes, styles and colours are you leaning towards?

What do you want the overall mood/vibe to look like?

What’s the purpose of the space? 

The choices you make for a living room might be different to a kitchen space. It also might be worth noting, that if you’re only renovating one room, pick complementary colours and textures from other spaces in the house, to make your home cohesive and flowing as one.

 

 

Step 2: Pick a paint palette

After you have created your mood board and settled on a style/theme for your room, the next thing to focus on is colours. 

A good place to start is to define whether you prefer neutrals or colours. Once you know what palette you lean towards you can pick primary colours and undertone colours. You might also ask yourself if you prefer cool tones or warm tones.

Make sure to thoroughly test a large sample of paint before you buy. The colour on the packaging will look different on your wall, as will one coat of paint compared to several. Another tip to consider is testing your paint in an area where natural light hits, as sometimes this causes the more underlying colours to intersect, turning a soft blue into a cool grey shade.

 

Step 3: Selecting the right furniture 

When selecting the right furniture you should consider your lifestyle as well as your taste. If you’re a homebody then you might prefer furniture that is durable, easy to clean fabrics and focuses on comfort. Whereas if you enjoy hosting, a large dining table or a grand seating area would be more appropriate. Choose furniture that supports your every day as well as expresses your style.

When choosing a furniture style, also consider the materials but don’t be afraid to mix and match textures. Different materials can create different looks and feel in a room. For example, leather furniture can add an essence of modern sophistication and subtle luxury, while wooden furniture can make a rustic and cosy feel.

Your furniture is a big part of your home decor. It can create a vibe for your entire home. So, choose a piece of furniture that you love and that makes your home feel like a true reflection of you.


Step 4: Choose unique wall art

An important step during the end of your renovation is choosing the right wall art, this is where you can express your unique style and add personal charisma to your space. Consider the choices you have already made with colours and furniture and try to complement your art with this. 

If your vibe is boho with dark woods, rattan textures and beige neutral colours then  ‘Forma’ would be the perfect choice. Forma is ​​an earthy, homely piece from artist Paige Marie, which creates a sense of calm and tranquillity, available to be framed in Black White or Pine.

If your vibe is cream neutrals, light wood textures, touches of greenery and accents of white then ‘Unbroken’ would be the perfect complementary piece. Unbroken is a mesmerising minimalist piece where the captivating artwork embodies the beauty of simplicity, also available to be framed in Black, White and Pine.


 


Step 5: Introduce your style and personality

Now this is the fun part! Adding your unique touches is the difference in making a house your home, and this is where you can get creative and let your personality and vibe shine through. This part doesn’t have to be expensive, you can express your style through smaller objects such as lamps, cushions, plants, rugs, throws and trinkets. This is your chance to experiment with colours and textures, perhaps contrasting modern and vintage finds to add a personal touch to your space.

 




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