Modernise Your Home with Toons Top Tips

Posted on - 8th February 2021

We can’t believe that we’re already heading into a new season. With Spring just around the corner, many people are already considering spring cleaning. Why not take it that one step further and introduce the new modern style you’ve always dreamed of. With us all spending so much time at home in the past year, there’s never been a better reason to invest in your own space. If you’re looking to modernise your living space, we’ve put together this guide to help you on your journey.

Embrace Minimalism

Spring is famous for ushering in...you guessed it...Spring Cleaning. This is the perfect activity for introducing some minimalism into your home. However, don’t feel as though this means that you have to be ruthless, throwing things away left right and centre. Minimalism proposes that you figure out what you value the most and then remove everything that either distracts you from this or that you don’t value. By doing this, you should start to appreciate things that you value more.

Another thing to consider would be introducing Hygge into your lifestyle and design. The popular Danish concept teaches those using it to find and appreciate more cosy moments where you can fully be present. By surrounding yourself with the things that you enjoy the most, it's suggested that these two concepts can have great ramifications for your wellbeing.

Freshen Up the Paint

If you’re considering freshening up the room, one of the first things that will make a difference is a new coat of paint on the walls. For modern living, you tend to have two main options:

Light, Neutral Colours
Statement Walls

Light, neutral colours such as white can be striking and make furniture in your room pop to you and your guests. This is great for those wishing to embrace minimalism. Alternatively, you could introduce a more daring statement wall, boasting a more bold colour choice. This colour can then be embraced in your soft furnishings, allowing for a colour theme to run throughout.

Introduce Striking Hard Flooring

Whilst carpets are great for making cosy, snug spaces, following continuous use they can begin to look worn and untidy. Their nature of being hard to clean and remove stains doesn’t make them the best for those with kids or pets either. One of the best ways to introduce a sleek, modern feel to your home is to introduce new hard flooring. Here at Toons, we offer a variety of different materials and colours to suit all aesthetics. You could either opt for a brighter colour to liven up the room, or create a cosier aesthetic with our wooden floorboards. Pairing this flooring with one of our rugs can also help to keep that cosy feel that’s so important during the cold months.

Cosiness Shouldn’t Be Sacrificed

Often, people don’t associate modern design with cosiness but instead refer to it as cold and harsh. Whilst this is possible, it doesn’t have to be the case by any stretch of the imagination. Just because of the sleek edges and bright colours of modern furniture, cosiness doesn’t have to be sacrificed. Take our range of fireplaces for example. Whilst they’re sleek, smooth and bright, they’re still a beautiful, elegant addition to any room that will still attract people to its warmth and welcoming nature.

Another example is that this year, it's predicted that geometric designs are going to be very popular. This type of design lends itself perfectly to the sharp edges and straight lines of modern interior design. However, the geometric pattern can be introduced using cosy soft furnishings such as our Cubes Pink Cushion. When it comes down to it, home is where the heart is. Therefore, if you put your heart into your new modern design, cosiness will undoubtedly come with it.

Contact the Toons Teams Today

Now that you have read our guide, you’re ready to start planning. Our full range of furniture can be viewed on our online shop. Alternatively, if you have any questions about our products, services or what may suit your design, please contact us. Our friendly and experienced team will be happy to assist you with any queries that you may have.