Comments on: 5 Ideas to Update Your 1990s Home

By: Britney Jones

Britney Jones — Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:36:11 +0000

Amazing ideas! My husband and I recently moved into a house that is a little bit outdated and we need to update quite a few things. We’re planning on starting with the kitchen and then renovating other parts of the house. Thanks for sharing your tips on house updates!

By: Mary

Mary — Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:13:59 +0000

Please address the wainscoting of the 90s

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 00:45:13 +0000

In reply to Brittany.

Wow, what an awesome note to get – thank YOU 🙂

By: Brittany

Brittany — Sun, 06 Nov 2022 11:21:07 +0000

I’ve never left a comment on a blog post prior to this one. However, I really needed to express my gratitude in such a well organized, thoughtful and even entertaining post especially, about a subject that has caused frustration and demotivation in my home. Thank you for taking the time to write this! I feel that I have a starting point now where before all the needed changes felt so overwhelming. Thank you!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Sun, 06 Feb 2022 03:23:13 +0000

In reply to Valeryna.

Hi again! I HAVE seen it done. I haven’t done it myself, but I would think you’d need a fiiiiiiine grit sandpaper to break up that shiny surface, so new paint can stick. I would use a HIGH ADHESION PRIMER and let it thoroughly dry and then some kind of paint that resist water – perhaps even boat paint? Also, paint can take up to 3 weeks to cure properly, especially on finishes like this, so make sure you give it time to tighten right up 🙂

By: Valeryna

Valeryna — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 22:21:34 +0000

Love the advice and illustrations! If you cannot remove shower doors (for an existing stand-up shower, for example) can you spray paint the brass parts?

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:05:34 +0000

In reply to Donna. Hi Donna, it's SO hard to know without knowing which beige is on your walls as well as all of the other fixed finishes like flooring, countertops and tiles! You're welcome to check out my Online Consulting packages, in which case the 1 Room package would do this for you. :)

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 25 Jan 2022 21:00:17 +0000

My house was built in 2004. All the trim and doors are oak color. My husband wants to paint everything white. I don’t know which white to use. Can you help. The walls are a light beige

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 12 May 2021 14:54:45 +0000

In reply to Lynn H. Hi Lynn! I think that a certain amount of black will always be classic. However, the full-scale commitment to it will definitely run its course, so I'd be cautious about overusing it for sure :). I think that general light fixtures and what not can look striking in black, as long as there's some black in the decor. But black windows in and out or bathrooms with black fixtures/high contrast with white might not make it too long (even though I love it in some spaces!)

By: Lynn H

Lynn H — Wed, 12 May 2021 03:34:35 +0000

In reply to KylieMawdsley. are you worried black will become dated? Or does it all become dated?

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:52:02 +0000

In reply to Cherrie. It's true, it can be done very well, but it has to be on the right pieces in the right places :). It is so rich and warm!

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 02:51:02 +0000

In reply to Julie. Oooo, depends on what it's on, but GENERALLY SPEAKING, black, just because it's the most flexible and I'm a HUUUGE fan of contrast. If it weren't for the contrast, then polished nickel is always sharp looking :).

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:03:25 +0000

Great ideas for updating! Love this post! Just for curiosity what is your favorite metal or hardware color??

By: Cherrie

Cherrie — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 16:13:50 +0000

Lovely ideas, especially the one about opening up. I think you are too harsh about the brass hardware, however. I am seeing lots of brass and bronze in new magazines and I think it is just beautiful. It’s warm and rich-looking to me.

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:13:11 +0000

In reply to Vicki.

Hi Vicki, thank you!

So yes, I would mix satin nickel and chrome plumbing. I mean, if i were doing everything from SCRATCH, I’d do one finish, but if I’m just updating some of the finishes I would totally keep the chrome (often on the bathtub/shower) and update other pieces to satin nickel (or polished nickel).

As for the main interior door, I think it’s a GREAT idea as it can really define it and give it personality if it relates well to the colours in the rest of your home – TOTALLY!

🙂 Kylie

By: KylieMawdsley

KylieMawdsley — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 16:11:25 +0000

In reply to Kelli Bogunovich. You're right, those early 2000's homes can be borderline! I'm so glad you got some good ideas to update and check out some of the other linked blog posts too as there are some GREAT update ideas for things like you're fireplace and bathroom too!

By: Kelli Bogunovich

Kelli Bogunovich — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 11:53:40 +0000

Love this post! We built our home in the early 2000’s and some of these 90’s traits creeped in. You have given me excellent ideas on ways to update ! Thank you! We hope to build again soon and have completely different ideas on what we want in a new home but I want to freshen up while we are still here and feel it would help when we go to sell. Now to bite the bullet and get started….

By: Vicki

Vicki — Mon, 06 Jul 2020 04:24:44 +0000

Loved this post! The before and after pics are jaw dropping gorgeous!
Two questions: In a bathroom and kitchen, is it okay to mix satin nickel cabinet hardware, doorknobs and hinges with chrome plumbing fixtures? And in a small condo (700 sq ft), is it best NOT to paint the main interior door a contrasting colour? I’m leaning towards painting everything white. Thank you so much!