30 Cool Ways To Modernize Your Home In 2021

cool ways to modernize your home in 2021

Wanna modernize your home a bit? Want to get a fresh and cool feel for your spaces without spending much and applying a lot of effort? I’ll tell you how! There are some ways to give a fresh and up-to-date feel to your home in 2021, and I’m ready to share them all.

Accent Walls

Accent walls are in trend again, and I’m speaking of those painted ones. Now’s a good time to update the paint color in the rooms you spend the most time in. Trending colors going into 2021 lean toward warmer tones and those that bring a comfortable feel to the home. Colors such as blush pinks, soothing greens, pale blues and vibrant cobalts are big right now but if you love other colors, they are welcome, too.

a boho bedroom with a green accent wall, a cool bed, a woven bench, round nightstands and potted plants plus a floor mirror

a boho bedroom with a green accent wall, a cool bed, a woven bench, round nightstands and potted plants plus a floor mirror

a catchy living room with a slanted ceiling, a teal accent wall, a glazed wall, a neutral sofa and chairs, a mother of pearl chandelier

a catchy living room with a slanted ceiling, a teal accent wall, a glazed wall, a neutral sofa and chairs, a mother of pearl chandelier

a sophisticated living room with a deep colored accent wall, a chic tufted sofa, a lilac chair, a gold chandelier and refined gold touches

a sophisticated living room with a deep colored accent wall, a chic tufted sofa, a lilac chair, a gold chandelier and refined gold touches

a catchy modern space with an orange accent wall, a black leather sofa, a desk and a chair plus a woven chair

a catchy modern space with an orange accent wall, a black leather sofa, a desk and a chair plus a woven chair

a mid-century modern living room with an electric blue accent wall, neutral furniture, a boho printed rug and potted plants

a mid-century modern living room with an electric blue accent wall, neutral furniture, a boho printed rug and potted plants

Neutrals

Neutrals will never go out of style, and whatever bold colors are on trend, neutrals are even more! Mix them up creating a welcoming and soothing room, which is especially important if you are having a lockdown right now.

a chic and neutral bedroom with a wooden canopy bed, rounded creamy chairs, a tree stump side table and simple lamps

a chic and neutral bedroom with a wooden canopy bed, rounded creamy chairs, a tree stump side table and simple lamps

a chic neutral living room in greys, with a sectional, built-in storage units, a built-in fireplace and grey curtains

a chic neutral living room in greys, with a sectional, built-in storage units, a built-in fireplace and grey curtains

a chic neutral bedroom with a comfy bed, a wooden bench and nightstands, neutral textiles and a small gallery wall

a chic neutral bedroom with a comfy bed, a wooden bench and nightstands, neutral textiles and a small gallery wall

a chic neutral living room with a grey sofa, printed pillows, a low coffee table, a floor lamp and greenery in a vase

a chic neutral living room with a grey sofa, printed pillows, a low coffee table, a floor lamp and greenery in a vase

an airy neutral living room with a built-in fireplace, grey seating furniture, neutral chairs, a low coffee table

an airy neutral living room with a built-in fireplace, grey seating furniture, neutral chairs, a low coffee table

Multifunctional Spaces

A room that combines several functions is not only a very practical solution, in 2021 it’s a must as we have to do everything at home: working, sports, zoom conferences, studying, cooking and much, much more! Combine your bedroom with a bathroom, a closet or a home office, located a home office in the living room or go for a zoom space in the kitchen.

a chic space with a living room and a dining space, a piano for playing, a storage unit in the end of the room

a chic space with a living room and a dining space, a piano for playing, a storage unit in the end of the room

a lovely Scandinavian space with a living room and a dining room, a hearth and a gallery wall, pendant lamps

a lovely Scandinavian space with a living room and a dining room, a hearth and a gallery wall, pendant lamps

a stylish bedroom with a closet incorporated and separated with a pony wall, wall sconces and cool nightstands

a stylish bedroom with a closet incorporated and separated with a pony wall, wall sconces and cool nightstands

a neutral bedroom with a working space, with a desk, a shelf and a gallery wall plus a potted plant

a neutral bedroom with a working space, with a desk, a shelf and a gallery wall plus a potted plant

a chic and glam cloffice with clothes, accessories and shoes and a working space wiht a refined desk and a lovely chair

a chic and glam cloffice with clothes, accessories and shoes and a working space wiht a refined desk and a lovely chair

Natural Greens

Various shades of green are widely used for home decor and accenting in 2021 as a resemble for nature-inspired environments. This creates a soothing and welcoming space, and nature-inspired look and this is a great idea if you spend most of time at home.

a refined entryway with a gorgeous stone-carved console, a graphic rug with green touches and a table lamp

a refined entryway with a gorgeous stone-carved console, a graphic rug with green touches and a table lamp

a stylish living room with a map accent wall, a dark green sofa, green tables and pillows and a bar cart plus a glazed wall

a stylish living room with a map accent wall, a dark green sofa, green tables and pillows and a bar cart plus a glazed wall

a lovely vintage-inspired green kitchen with grey stone countertops and a white subway tile backsplash plus a red chandelier

a lovely vintage-inspired green kitchen with grey stone countertops and a white subway tile backsplash plus a red chandelier

a moody living room with black walls, a non-working fireplace, a mirror in a vintage frame, a grene chair and a footrest, potted plants

a moody living room with black walls, a non-working fireplace, a mirror in a vintage frame, a grene chair and a footrest, potted plants

a catchy contemporary bathroom with an emerald green tile floor, black and white appliances and fixtures

a catchy contemporary bathroom with an emerald green tile floor, black and white appliances and fixtures

Two-Tone Cabinets

Another budget friendly improvement is painting your kitchen cabinets. If you take this project on in 2021, don’t feel like you need to keep your cabinets all the same color. Two-tone cabinets have become more popular over the last year and the trend will continue into 2021 and further.

a stylish kitchen with white and grey cabinets, white skinny tiles, white stone coutnertops and neutral fixtures

a stylish kitchen with white and grey cabinets, white skinny tiles, white stone coutnertops and neutral fixtures

a stylish emerald kitchen design

a stylish emerald kitchen design

an elegant kitchen with white and greige cabinets, a white tile backsplash, gold pendant lamps on chains

an elegant kitchen with white and greige cabinets, a white tile backsplash, gold pendant lamps on chains

a bold modern kitchen with white and hunter green cabinets, stone countertops, neutral fixtures and appliances

a bold modern kitchen with white and hunter green cabinets, stone countertops, neutral fixtures and appliances

a chic kitchen with white and light stained cabinetry, a white tile backsplash and white stone countertops plus a skylight

a chic kitchen with white and light stained cabinetry, a white tile backsplash and white stone countertops plus a skylight

Wood Accents

Designers note a mix of materials, especially wood, is big when it comes to interior design and decorating in 2021. Wood not only gives a cozy feel to a space, but is easy to decorate with and every piece is unique, thanks to the veins and shades of colors and imperfections. Try adding a wooden coffee table, dining chairs or furniture with wood accents.

a chic and refined kitchen with light stained cabinets and stools for a cozier and warmer feeling

a chic and refined kitchen with light stained cabinets and stools for a cozier and warmer feeling

a modern white farmhouse kitchen with a white subway tile backsplash, wood stained shelves and a hood plus a brass lamp

a modern white farmhouse kitchen with a white subway tile backsplash, wood stained shelves and a hood plus a brass lamp

a shared desk with a dark stained countertop and matching floating shelves for a chic farmhouse space

a shared desk with a dark stained countertop and matching floating shelves for a chic farmhouse space

a catchy bedroom with a slate blue accent wall, neutral furniture, a wooden chest for storage and neutral textiles

a catchy bedroom with a slate blue accent wall, neutral furniture, a wooden chest for storage and neutral textiles

a stylish living room with a black accent fireplace and a sectional, with wooden beams, a mantel and some furniture is welcoming

a stylish living room with a black accent fireplace and a sectional, with wooden beams, a mantel and some furniture is welcoming