Making your home look more luxurious seem to be a dream for many. However, the term luxury and expensive home can scare people at times because they think they need to spend a lot of money to make their house look like one. The truth is, there are some inexpensive ways to make your home looks more expensive. These ways require little to no money and all you need to do is add a bit of effort.
1. Declutter Your House
Before we start with anything else. It’s important that we have a good base to start with. The easiest way to make your home looks expensive is by decluttering and getting rid of stuff you no longer want or need. This way, you’re reducing the amount of clutter in your house which will reduce your stress and create space around the house. We suggest you to take it one category at a time and gradually declutter other parts of your home.
2. Clean and Polish
We put so much effort into buying new stuff sometimes and we forget to reuse the stuff we already have. Sometimes, all we need is a little cleaning and polishing. Dust and dirt really downgrade your space. Clean your house and polish what you could. You’ll be surprised to see how much better your place looks afterward.
3. Paint Your Home in Neutrals
This one requires more effort but if you can, paint your home in neutrals. Colors like ivory or off white, cream, taupe, light gray, light pink, brown and beige are great choices but you could also choose other neutral shades as well. Neutral is associated with elegance and simplicity. It will automatically make your home looks more expensive. Choose lighter color to brighten up the space. You can add dark or colorful accent through the furniture and décor later, but keep the wall light and neutral.
4. Mix and Match Textures
Mixing textures give your home a cozy, lux vibe. It shows you actually put thoughts in combining them together. It also gives the eyes something to look at and prevent your house from becoming boring or monotone. Different types of texture will give you different effect. Harder / rough materials will bring warmth and create a rustic look while smoother material will give you a cold, modern look for a pristine effect. Mixing the two together could create balance in your space and make your home looks more expensive. We recommend you to check this article out to learn more about texture in interior design.
5. Add Flowers
Adding flowers may seem like a minor deal but it has a huge impact. Flowers soften up your home and add a pleasant feminine touch to the space. It also helps to make your home look fresh and proper because flower is often associated with maintenance and care. We recommend fresh flower but if you don’t want to constantly replace them, you can opt for a faux one. We found some great tips on how to make faux flowers look real you can check later.
6. Arrange Your Dining Table
This one is also quite simple and free to do. Have you noticed that most high end houses have their dining table set even when no one’s eating there? Setting and arranging your dining table could instantly make your home looks more expensive. You can add a piece of fabric to cover your dining table to quickly transform it. We recommend porcelain dining wares because they are heavy and lux. If you have children, porcelain looking plastic would do as well. The key is to layer it properly without cluttering it too much and you’ll be surprised at how great it looks afterward.
7. Change The Lighting
Lighting will make or break your space. If you buy a beautiful lamp and thought something seems off, it could be the bulb. Just change it with something that looks more decent. Lighting will also add scale and depth to your space, so if you can change or add new lighting, do it.
8. Large Artwork on The Wall
Small artworks create a sense of clutter especially when different pieces are combined together. If you’ve ever visited any art museums, you know that large artworks look more pleasant to the eyes than smaller ones. We suggest you to opt for large artwork to cover extra space on the wall. It doesn’t have to be expensive, you can find great copy of artworks online or at the furniture store for as little as thirty dollars. If you’re more introverted, opt for more simple, minimalist pieces. If you’re more extroverted, you can go with bolder, intricate pieces. If you’re a renaissance lover like us, you can also add a classic painting on the wall. Just make sure it matches the rest of your interior design style.
9. Add Candles / Diffuser Reed
One of the ways to make your home looks more expensive is by adding candles or diffuser reed. It will also make your home smells great. These days, you can get scented candles anywhere starting as little as five to ten dollars. Sure, you can get more expensive, luxurious ones but if you’re on a budget, there are a lot of options for you. Diffuser Reed is even more affordable. You just have to find the scent you like and place it in your counter for display.
10. “Luxury” Décor
Luxury or high end looking décor such as coffee table books, ‘lux’ glass, gold and silver, metallic objects would make your home instantly looks more expensive. They’re usually quite affordable but will give you that luxury vibe. If by chance you can afford an actual high end piece, go for it. These small details make all the difference.
