From flooring to doors and library corners to new kitchens, there are many ways in which you can update your home to give it the stylish and luxurious update it longs for. If elegance is what you crave for your home’s aesthetic, then this can be achieved in any space, large or small, you just need some key elements that add that sophisticated touch.
Below, we take a look at nine renovations you can undertake in your home to create an elegant and stunning space that you’ll love spending time in.
Fabulous herringbone flooring
Swap shabby, stained carpets out for fabulous, fashionable flooring that will stand the test of time. Parquet style herringbone flooring is a sure-fire way to add a hit of elegance to your interiors, while also providing timeless style and it’s so versatile as you can opt for a range of sizes and tones to create the aesthetic you desire. Herringbone flooring looks great in any set up, from classic to contemporary and works well in most spaces throughout the home.
Luxurious library corner
Bibliophiles will light up at the prospect of having their own dedicated space to display their carefully chosen books alongside a comfortable space in which to sit back, relax and read at their leisure. Choose a cosy armchair, chaise longue or loveseat and stool in a sumptuous fabric, pair with a comfy cushion and throw, with floor lamp alongside, and you’ll struggle to leave this welcoming spot.
A beautiful bathroom suite
Up the elegance in your home by ripping out a tired old bathroom suite and replacing it with a sleek new set that’s good to go for another decade or so. In between renovations, you can update your bathroom in other ways, such as with tiles, bathroom and shower wall panels and accessories to give it a new look when required, but there’s nothing quite as exciting as a brand-new bathroom to get ready in.
Wonderful windows
Replacing your windows is a sure-fire way to bring your abode up to a higher standard and new windows will affect both the interior and exterior of your home, so it’s a win-win. If you have a listed property, then you’ll have to be careful here, but if not, you have free reign to upgrade to whatever style of window you desire. From a clean look to better insulation, the benefits of new windows shouldn’t be overlooked.
A luxurious new kitchen
It may be one of the pricier home upgrades on this list, but it’s one that will pay off when it comes to reselling in the future and a luxurious new kitchen will make a big impact to your everyday life. Make a list of your must-have and wants, outline your budget and come up with a stylish new space to prepare food alongside a kitchen designer who should be able to make your desires come true.
Delightful doors
New doors have a surprising way of really changing your home’s aesthetic for the better even though they’re not necessarily the first thing we consider when coming up with ideas for an elegant interior. From glazed internal doors in shared spaces to decorative options with ornate handles or knobs to sprawling bi-fold options that bridge the gap between the indoor and outdoor spaces, new doors really have the ability to make all the difference.
A space for study
Whether you’re working from home occasionally or on a more regular basis, you’re looking for a study set up for the youngsters in your home, or you fancy a little quiet corner to work on that novel of yours, a dedicated study space will keep you, and your paperwork and electronics, away from the dining table and into your own tidy area. You could dedicate a whole room to this, but if you have a nook or an odd space around your home, it’s surprising how you can elevate this awkward area with a desk.
Upgrade to smart solutions
Elegance and ease go hand in hand and the latest smart home solutions are certainly all about making your life as easy as it can be. From voice activated controls to devices and systems that can be accessed from outside the home via your smartphone, using the latest tech in your home will ensure luxury, style and elegance all at the same time.
Recreational room
Nothing says lavish home living as much as having a room dedicated purely to fun does. If you have a spare room that’s gathering dust, then clear it out and install some of your favourite arcade games, a dartboard, boardgame table, pool table, roulette wheel and the like along with comfy seats, a large flatscreen TV and a built-in bar. You’ll be the envy of your friends.
