Decorating your home means personalizing your space, and it can be a lot of fun. It can also be very, very expensive. And since you’ve likely already got a mortgage or rent to contend with, spending thousands on an interior designer may not be realistic.
The good news is, it’s entirely possible to make your home appear much more expensive without breaking the bank. And best of all, it doesn’t have to be complex or complicated. Incorporate a few of these easy decorating trends into your home design to give your rooms an instant “face lift.”
Stick to classic hues
Have you ever noticed that nice homes tend to stick to neutrals? Neutrals look classic and elegant, creating a calm, clutter-free atmosphere.
Next: The crowning glory.
Crown molding
Crown molding increases the value of your home, and it definitely makes it look more luxurious. Better yet, it’s easy to install yourself.
Next: Go with gold.
Gold spray paint
If you want to add some glamour to a room, just grab a can of gold spray paint. Coat your picture frames, vases, and trays, or add some gold to your mirror frames.
Next: Go big.
Large scale art
Invest in a few large, abstract paintings that span across the back of your couch or your bed. They can be inexpensive prints, but their large size will make a big impact.
Next: This expensive-looking storage space can be faked.
Fake a built-in bookcase
You don’t have to splurge on a custom-installed set of shelves to get the built-in look. You can stack four tall bookcases and secure them to your walls to get the look of library shelves.
Next: Go minimal.
Try minimalism
You may think that having an excess of artifacts and decorative touches is necessary to make your space look expensive, but sometimes clutter has the opposite effect. Minimalist design focuses on negative space and gives your eyes a place to rest. Besides, it never goes out of style.
Next: It’s all in the finish.
Coordinate finishes
Coordinate the hardware finishes in your kitchen and bathrooms. Replacing mismatched accessories with new, coordinated pieces makes the space look more polished.
Next: First impressions matter.
Focus on the foyer
Improving your home’s entryway is a great way to make your home look more elegant. Give the area a fresh coat of paint, add an area rug, and if you have the room, accessorize with plants.
Jessica Wick
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