\nYou can create a home that looks straight from of a luxury magazine with a friendly budget. All you need are some easy tips that we’ll share below.\n
Take note of the preexisting features in your home you can highlight. Architectural details such as crown molding, wooden beams, hardwood floors, built-in bookshelves, and mosaic-tile backsplashes are all worth focusing on. These details don\u2019t just look expensive; they are expensive. Make them as prominent as possible\u2014keep them clean, clutter-free, and the focal point of the room. For example, don\u2019t splurge on an expensive painting just to have it compete with a showstopping fireplace.\n
Here are a few tips that can make your home look more expensive:\n
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“Paint is extremely inexpensive and makes a big difference,\u201d says Keysha Jillian, lead interior designer, and owner of K. Jillian Designs, based in Tampa, Florida. \u201cWhether you need to tone down a color or add a bold color to liven up your space, color is great for changing the overall feel of a room.\u201d\n
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It\u2019s time to get rid of those dingy old bath towels\u2014discolored whites and bleach-stained colors make your space look dirty and cheap. \u201cProudly display crisp white, fluffy towels like the kind you would find in a fancy hotel or spa,\u201d says Drew Henry, founder of design firm Design Dudes. \u201cThis will immediately trigger a feeling for your guests, and they will have a more luxurious feeling towards space.\u201d\n
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Throw pillows are an easy way to accessorize and brighten a room, whether you buy them or make your own. Jillian says homeowners should throw out their older throw pillows and replace them with bright, fuller pillows\u2014or just buy crisp new pillow covers. \u201cMix and match colors and textures, and blend different groupings,\u201d she says. But more is not better. \u201cThere can be too many pillows, so make sure you don\u2019t go overboard.\u201d\n
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If your walls are bare besides the occasional artwork, consider adding molding to the baseboard, chair rail, or ceiling. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t even have to be a gaudy, Victorian-style molding\u2014a simple and single-shape, single-depth piece of molding will do the trick,\u201d says interior designer Erica Leigh Reiner, owner of E. Leigh Designs.\n
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From family photos to DIY art, framed works can make a house feel like a home. Before mounting any work, homeowners should figure out where everything should be placed and the proper way to hang it. \u201cMake sure the art you select is the right size and scale for the wall you\u2019re decorating, and remember you don\u2019t need artwork on every empty wall,\u201d says Jillian. \u201cIf you feel creative, a great way to get inexpensive artwork is to create your own. Head to your local craft store and you can find everything you need to create a beautiful canvas or framed custom artwork.\u201d\n
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Magazines are a great source of home decorating ideas and inspiration for how to accessorize a room. However, homeowners should expect to shop around for a budget-friendly version of anything they see in a design magazine. Accessories vary significantly in cost, but if you\u2019re looking for a great deal there are plenty of discount home stores that offer stupendous finds.\n
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The key to making any piece\u2014from bookshelves to kitchen cabinets look custom is to have them fit into your home perfectly. The easiest way to achieve this look is to have them extend all the way from floor to ceiling. A bookshelf that spans an entire wall will almost always look more expensive than one that stands alone. Luckily, with a bit of forward planning, this project can be tackled in one or two weekends.\n
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A quick and easy way to decorate on a dime is to update old fixtures, especially in the kitchen. Knobs, handles, drawer pulls, and light switch plates are small, inexpensive details that give your home a high-end sheen.\n
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A DIY backsplash is great for jazzing up a kitchen, bathroom, or laundry room without breaking the bank. If tiling a backsplash is too intimidating, consider creating an accent wall with bright color paint.\n
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If a dated light fixture or piece of furniture constantly makes you groan, get rid of it. The project doesn\u2019t have to break the budget: Drab wall colors can easily be painted, and outdated knobs and hardware can be inexpensively replaced. Even dated kitchen cabinets can be painted white and instantly brought out of the \u201980s.\n
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Area rugs can really transform a space. \u201cArea rugs help ground furniture groupings, define rooms, and add more interest to an area,\u201d Jillian says. \u201cIt is recommended that all of your furniture sit on the area rug, but at the very least, make sure the feet of your furniture are touching a portion of the rug.\u201d\n
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Lustrous wallpaper adds dimension to an otherwise flat area. Go for just a hint of shine with a semi-gloss or luster sheen to keep it classy, not gaudy. Stick to simple neutral or semi-neutral colors, but look for a paper with a hint of a shine the light can bounce off of.\n
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When in doubt about paint color, choose a classic neutral. Colors like beige, gray, greige, and yellow will always look fresh and on-trend. What\u2019s more, they pair well with everything. Limit bold accent colors to accessories, and you\u2019ll never have to repaint an entire room because a bright color choice got to be too much.\n
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If neutral colors aren\u2019t your thing, bold colors can scream \u201celegant\u201d with a bigger punch. Deep hues with shiny finishes are the way to go. For example, a deep navy wall with gold and purple contrast within the decor can exude glamorous energy that for sure can feel luxurious.\n
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Certain stains and finishes play well with others (for example, cherry wood marries well with oak, and hickory blends tend to work well with almost everything), but the vast majority do not. If you\u2019re looking to match your floor to your cabinets, or your faucets to your doorknobs, go for an exact match, or make a real contrast; aim for at least three shades darker or lighter. An almost match has the tendency to look cheap.\n
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Follow the rule of threes (objects look best when organized in odd numbers, especially threes) and leave a generous amount of white space on your walls and surfaces. When it comes to looking luxe, less is always more. File paperwork out of sight, find a home for everything and clear the clutter.\n
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No matter what your bedding style, increasing the thread count for your sheets will instantly make your sleep space more luxe, says Wynter. Your home won\u2019t just look expensive\u2014it will feel it.\n
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No need to wait for a dinner party to elevate your usual table setting. Something as simple as fresh-cut flowers can make it seem like you\u2019ve put time and effort into your dinner table.\n
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Upgrading your toothbrush holder and soap dish is a low-cost way to add flair to your bathroom. Pick a sleek, modern set that matches the rest of your decor.\n
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Shelling out on fine china isn\u2019t the only way to create a stunning table setting. White dishes \u2026 have a low price tag with a high impact. Pair them with gold flatware for a trendy, high-brow look.\n
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It\u2019s easy to let toys take over the whole house, so Barnett has a rule that big toys need to stay in bedrooms and the basement. Once those are out of sight, board games and crayons won\u2019t seem so obtrusive\u2014especially if they stay in their homes.\n
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Very often in luxury homes and apartments, you\u2019ll find that the lighting is subtly done but brings your attention to certain areas. Installing warm LED strip lighting on top of a bookshelf or under a mirror adds interest and dimension.\n
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Don\u2019t ignore the design in your laundry room just because you don\u2019t love spending time there. Laundry rooms are a great room to paint a fun color that you may be scared to use in other places. Rugs and artwork also make the room more inviting.\n
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A fresh coat of paint isn\u2019t the only DIY you can use to liven up a drab space. Staining your kitchen cabinets will give them a whole new look and won\u2019t set your budget back by much.\n
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Otherwise \u201cdead space\u201d can be dressed up to make the whole room look more styled. Areas like coffee tables, consoles, empty corners of a kitchen counter \u2026 are all prime real estate for a well-dressed vignette.\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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