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Naturally finished woodwork, a closed floor plan and highly divided rooms can make older homes feel dark and crowded. Updated lighting fixtures, French doors that let light flow from one room to the next and mirrors that reflect the light you do have make houses feel brighter and more open without major demolition.
Light colors add instant airiness and space to a room. They’re also a great way to unite old and new elements on a cohesive background and highlight decorative elements like darker natural woodwork. Use eggshell white or a brighter cream on walls and furniture to let more colorful accessories speak boldly.
If you love your home’s history, embrace and expand upon it. Many modernized interior décor pieces run parallel to traditional styles. Research popular designs associated with your home’s architecture, then hunt for pieces that either mirror the elements you want or offer a fresh interpretation on the ones you don’t.
1Old meets new.
Plumbing fixtures, door hardware and accessories in dark finishes – Aged Bronze, Distressed Nickel and Matte Black – complement the natural woodwork of your mature home. If you’ve incorporated white walls and furniture, glass, light countertops and other bright elements in the room, you’ll avoid feeling bogged down by too many dark hues.
2Perfect finishing touch.
Schlage offers a variety of door knob and lever styles that work wonderfully with traditional and modern homes. To keep your hardware looking classic, try Schlage’s glass Alexandria knob or Birmingham lever. To bring your mature home’s style more up to date, consider the Plymouth knob or Accent lever.
3Safe and strong.
When securing your older home, consider measures beyond exterior deadbolts. Your lock is only as strong as the door and its frame, so make sure your entryway is still structurally sound. Cracked or warped wood, no matter how much character it has, can leave you open to security risks.