Updated: October 5, 2024 by Michael Kahn. Published: October 5, 2024.
Creating a high-end look in any room in your house does not have to mean splurging on pricey chandeliers or expensive renovations. There are many tricks you can do to create a space that looks luxurious without breaking the bank. Read below for a few helpful tips on how to turn the rooms in your house from drab to fab.
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Go for Neutral Color Palettes
One of the keys to a look of luxury is going simple with colors. Beige, soft grey, and creamy white create a feeling of calm, making any room more inviting. Avoid bright colors as they can clash and end up looking tacky if used incorrectly. Neutral colors are the best way to go as they are easy to match with furniture and make rooms look earthy and clean. These colors also make it easier to find wall hangings that mesh well with the walls without clashing colors.
It is also fun to paint each wall a different color as long as the colors do not vastly differ from each other. This variety of neutral tones adds depth to the space, making it feel classy and larger than it really is. As for the ceiling, try leaving it white to complement the neutral tones and create the illusion of height in any room.
Explore Affordable Flooring Options
Many people think that to have a high-end home they have to invest a big chunk of their savings in expensive flooring materials like hardwood. This used to be true in the past, but now there are alternative, more affordable flooring options that look great. One example of this is vinyl flooring. Many businesses now offer vinyl flooring with a luxurious feel as it can be printed to look just like hardwood. It is also scratch-resistant and long-lasting, making it lower maintenance than traditional flooring options. If you opt for affordable flooring options that look just as luxurious as other options, you can use the money you save to focus on other areas of the home that need improvement.
Play with Lighting
The lighting that you install in a room can make it look and feel luxurious in seconds. If you have a room with fluorescent or intense LED lighting, try changing out the bulbs for warmer hues or bring in decorative lamps to light different corners of the room. Spreading the light out with lamps often creates a cozier and more luxe vibe than an oppressive overhead light.
Upgrade Hardware and Fixtures
If you have been in your home for many years, you probably don’t even give your hardware a second glance. You are so used to seeing it that it flies under the radar, but these pieces like doorknobs and drawer handles have a big impact on the look of a room. Hardware and fixtures in homes are often of the era when they were first put in and many times that means they look outdated. For example, if you have had gold hardware and fixtures for years, switch it up and buy simple silver ones instead. You will see how different the room looks once these have been changed.
Add Large Mirrors for Space and Height
If you are working with a smaller room, adding large mirrors to the walls creates the illusion that the room is taller and larger than it actually is. Large mirrors also reflect light, making a room feel brighter during the day and giving it the air of spaciousness. Instead of purchasing a mirror from a furniture store, try looking in thrift stores for antique mirrors with ornate frames. You can paint these if needed to match the color scheme of the room and the hand-crafted quality of the wooden frames scream luxury.
Choose Quality Fabrics
It is worth it to invest in fabrics and upholstery that will last for years to come instead of skimping and having to replace them after only a few years. Durable and timeless fabrics like leather and linen are great for sofas and contribute to the luxurious feel of a room.
Buy Plants for a Fresh Feel
The addition of plants to any room automatically makes the room feel more livable and certain plants add to a high-end look. Aloe vera plants, for example, are great in beige or sandy-colored rooms as they bring a desert luxury vibe. They are also very low-maintenance meaning that you will not have to worry about keeping them alive.
By focusing on the elements of color schemes, flooring, lighting, and accessories like mirrors, fabrics, plants, and hardware and tweaking them one by one, you will end up with a completely new and high-end room.
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