How to Make a Georgian Style Home More Modern

Spice up your floors. While completely redoing hardwood floors is an expensive and time-consuming process, some simple accent rugs can really improve the appearance of a floor. Choose a few large rugs for high-traffic areas, such as your living room or hallway, and a few smaller, more decorative rugs for your entryways and bathrooms.

Tone down your walls. If the walls of your home are busy with family pictures and elaborate color choices, cut back to minimize the clutter and make your home appear more modern and up-to-date. Opt for lightly colored walls, such as beige or white, and choose only a few of your favorite portraits to hang. Modern homes are clutter-free and chic, and simply reducing the number of things hanging on your wall will drastically alter the appearance of your home.

Locate lamps stategically throughout your home. Your Georgian-style house likely doesn't have many ceiling fixtures, so opt for wall lamps to light up your hallways and entryways. The lights will mimic 18th century torches while offering guests a more modern appearance. Choose standing lights for your living and bedroom that offer more light and present a sophisticated and put-together look for your guests.

Place your television on a simple wooden stand. Modern homes don't need fancy garnishes or woodwork. A dark wood stand will work well in a traditional Georgian home. Avoid metal or overly popular furniture; instead, try to find a simple piece that is not only large enough for your TV but shows your guests how historical can meet modern. If you already have a TV stand, add a new, dark finish for a more modern touch.