5 Affordable Ways to Make your Home Feel More Luxurious

Let us show you how to add affordable luxury into your home. Image: Polo MA Inc. Interior Design

Creating a luxury retreat in your own home may seem like an expensive and overwhelming task. Opulent furniture and upscale décor come to mind when we think of the term “luxury,” but, it doesn’t have to be that way. By simply making a few small changes, you can make your home feel luxurious without spending an arm and a leg.

Don’t believe us? Here’s five of our favorite ways to welcome a touch of affordable luxury into your home.

Always start by decluttering. Image: Allen Construction

Eliminate clutter and simplify

First things first: if you want to make your home feel luxurious, you have to simplify. It’s easy to overdo it with accessories, so be purposeful with your space. Taking a minimalist approach to each room in your home may seem counterintuitive when attempting to update your space, but, in reality, less is truly more when creating a luxury home.

Consider getting rid of unnecessary furniture. Bulky footrests or extra side tables add to the clutter. If it doesn’t have a real function, let it go, and let your statement pieces have the space to make a statement. After that, tackle your accessories. A  good place to start: group accent pieces in threes.  Try three colored glass bottles on your entryway table, or use only three pillows on your living room sofa.

Once you’re done rearranging what you have on hand, take a step back, and use your sense of perception to suss out how the room feels. Make tweaks as you go: add or take away items as necessary, until you feel you’ve struck an ideal balance.

Choose elegant window treatments. Image: Mary Cook

Update windows with elegant drapery

Pamper your windows and let your home feel luxurious with an easy update. Switch out your window treatments with high-end fabrics and textures for an instant lift. When you replace cheap-looking blinds with unique, stylish drapes, you’ll see the room transform. Try silk, linen, or textured curtains to revitalize an entire room.

Dreary window decor makes rooms feel dark and dreary. Opt for lighter shades and stylish curtain rods. If you have high ceilings, your drapes should be long enough to avoid cutting off the room. If you have the means to hire a seamstress for truly individualized style, purchase the fabric on your own, in accordance to your budget.

Luxury living is all about extravagance and detail, so keep this in mind when choosing window treatments. Think of your drapery as artwork, not just as a purely functional piece. Finding patterns with golden hues and other metallic shades gives the entire room a truly high-end vibe.

Pick an eye-catching light fixture. Image: Rebecca James Studio

Include lavish lighting features

Nothing makes a home feel luxurious quite like stunning lighting features. Begin with large overhead pieces for your living and dining areas. It’s a great way to make a statement and bring your rooms to the next level. But don’t forget about chic, decorative table lamps to enhance your space. Adding new lighting fixtures are a great way to add style without sacrificing functionality.

Don’t be afraid to add statement lighting in unexpected areas, too. A crystal chandelier in your master bathroom practically cements a glamorous design. A row of metallic pendant lighting above your kitchen island transforms the whole room. Be bold with your design.

More than just beautiful décor, lighting sets the mood of your space. Avoiding harsh fluorescent lights in your home will instantly change how you feel. Choose light fixtures that produce soft light, and you’ll notice a difference immediately: it’s more flattering, and it gives off luxurious ambiance.

Add in flowers for some color. Image: Anna Standish Interiors

Add some flowers and greenery

Decorative vases filled with beautiful flowers and greenery adds elegance and color, giving your home a luxurious feel. When you walk into any high-end property, one of the first things you’ll notice is the natural décor. It creates a true essence of upscale living. Various freshly cut flowers in every room is a must if you want your home to feel opulent and expensive. But more than just visual appeal, the aroma of your lush floral additions makes a huge difference as soon as you walk through the door.

Since it’s important to make your home feel luxurious in an affordable way, adding fresh-cut bouquets every week may be out of your budget. Instead, try plants that don’t take much upkeep, such as orchids that bloom in cycles or succulents that last for years.

Be sure to give your design plenty of layers. Image: Eldorado Stone

Layer your décor

Once you eliminate the clutter, your home can seem empty and boring instead of a lush, relaxing paradise. To solve this problem, layering your furniture and décor creates comfort and luxury to a room without added chaos.

Your polished hardwood floors can easily be dressed up with a stylish area rug. Layer sofas and chairs with opulent throw pillows. Top off your dining room table with elegant runners to tie the room together. Layering ensures that nothing looks bare, and it’s a great way to add value and charm without unnecessary accessorizing.

Follow these tips to give your home a luxe touch. Image: Martha O’Hara Interiors

When we hear the word “luxury”, it’s easy to assume that it’s out of reach for us, but that doesn’t have to be the case. When it comes to interior design, luxury is found in the small details, most of which can be achieved on even the most modest budget. Don’t believe us? Try out a few these five tips for bringing afordable luxury into your home and prepare to be plesently surprised.

Did these tips help make your home feel luxurious? We’d love to hear how you’re enjoying your glamorous additions. Leave a comment below.

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