Decorating can be expensive. As much as we all wish it didn’t, updating a space to make it look new and lavish can put a dent in your wallet. Rugs, fabrics, mirrors, furniture – add it all up and it does hurt the pocket.
Luckily there are ways to make our spaces exude comfort, luxury, and sophistication without breaking the bank. Here are five inexpensive ways to get a custom, upscale look.
1. Illuminate with Lighting
Natural lighting and source lighting are easy and cost-friendly ways to make a room look more expensive. Lighting makes spaces appear larger and increases the aesthetics of a space.
Look for ways to increase natural light in your home and incorporate lighting pieces that are interesting and expressive. Go for pieces with an interesting shape, finish or design detail, also try arranging them in various heights and bulb sizes to create a dramatic effect. For example, you can try swapping out your chandelier, using different lampshades, or rearranging your light sources to see where you can draw attention to high-use areas.
2. Edit Your Color Palette
Nothing gives off a custom and personalized vibe more than perfectly painted walls. Painting the entire room or a single wall in your home is a task that promises a major effect in any space.
Go for neutral tones such as white, gray, taupe, and greige. If you prefer a deeper shade, use it to create an accent wall for a dramatic statement that adds depth. Alternatively, hone in on an obvious palette. For example, you can choose several favorite colours and narrow your colour scheme to make your living room pop.
3. Using Video Wall
TVs are often the centrepiece of any living space. This statement is even more true if you have a video wall in your lounge. Common in sports bars, television studios, and newsrooms, video walls which are digital screens for video wall hardware are becoming an interior design feature to homes. Appealing to a wide audience, video walls can transform your home, providing tons of creativity when it comes to design and layout.
4. Minimalism is Your Friend
When it comes to making your space look more expensive, follow the minimalist approach. Too much stuff like furniture and accessories can make your space feel small and overwhelming.
Instead of filling your home with unnecessary pieces, keep your furniture and accessories minimal with items you need. Pare down your accessories, retain furniture that you use and edit your possessions to a few favourites.
5. Don’t Forget the Rug
A statement-making rug can certainly enhance the look of the room, making it look more expensive. Grounding your furniture with an area rug not only brings everything together but also sets the stage for the rest of the room.
An area rug adds warmth, enhances your decor, and increases comfort. And the larger the rug, the more custom and luxurious your space will look.
These five things can be done fairly easily to get a high-end look without spending a fortune.
