There are many ways to update rather tiring Edwardian or colonial homes without really wrecking the whole estate and building up another house. There are small ways to update the interior or exterior parts of a home like the following:

1. 3 Things that Ultimately
Modernizes Any Old
Home
3 Things that
Ultimately Modernizes
Any Old Home
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2. There are many ways to update rather tiring Edwardian or colonial homes
without really wrecking the whole estate and building up another house.
There are small ways to update the interior or exterior parts of a home like
the following:
Glass
Glass absolutely brings any
worn down ancestral home into
this century. These can be
placed everywhere. Smaller
fixtures like doorknobs and
faucets appear better in glass.
In addition, glass can be used
in furniture and with the right
combination of glasses in a
room where it can create a
brighter and airier atmosphere.
In larger portions, glass walls and balustrades add an instant pop of
newness to any home. These can be in the balcony, poolside and staircases.
Trusted contractors can help homeowners plan where to install these glass
fixtures.
Fabric
Many home decorators use draperies in home
renovation. It can be used anywhere – for
window treatments, upholstery, rugs and
coverlets. These also come in various designs
and materials that enable them to play
around many pieces at a time and with
different style elements.

3. There are two kinds of fabrics that designers can play with for different
purposes: light and medium to heavy. For everyday occasion, lighter and
energy smart fabrics create an airy atmosphere in the kitchen, bathroom or
nursery. Heavy weight ones are fit for areas that are more formal and can
be used in library, living room and master bedrooms where light must be
subdued.
Tile
Replacing rotten tiles with worn
out grouts can dramatically
modernise a 15th century house.
Marbles and granites are the
preferred materials. Glossy tiles
with prints and patterns can
replace dark and boring mason
work flooring and pathways. Tiles
are not just for bathrooms, but
also in kitchen countertops and
the general flooring of the house.
Homeowners have the option to explore all these materials to create their
own versions of a modern home. All it takes is a little creativity and
openness to modern architecture.
Resources:
http://www.activemetal.com.au
http://www.bhg.com/blogs/centsational-style/2013/04/28/how-to-
modernize-your-dining-room/
http://budgeting.thenest.com/modernizing-dated-home-budget-
21617.html