Your home is one of the biggest – if not the biggest – investments you will make so you want to have pride in the way it looks. You might not have the budget to make it look like a millionaire’s mansion but there are ways you can make your home look expensive.
Create your own statement artwork
You may not think you are an artist, but everyone can be creative. Plus, art is completely subjective so the only opinion that matters is yours and your partner’s. If it fits into your home and enhances the room, go for it. There are thousands of videos on YouTube and online tutorials to help you create a statement piece of art. Its uniqueness will certainly add the expensive feel of your home. Statement artwork is a great way of improving your living room.
Fresh Flowers
Think of the pictures of beautiful homes you see in glossy and celebrity magazines. One thing they all have in common is fresh flower arrangements. Fresh flowers are expensive if you are going to replace them regularly as they die out but fake flowers do not have the same feel With some clever tricks to use flowers around your home, you can get the look and feel of a celebrity mansion or 5* hotel.
Stick to classic neutral walls
Unless you are going to indulge in a funky décor scheme, it is best to stick to classic neutral walls. There is something about white, creamy whites, and the softest grays that are more elegant and classy than other, brighter colors. Neutral colors are also better if you are going to sell your house. Classic neutral décor is also something to look for when you buy a house as it gives a good base palette to work with. If you are going to move to a new house, make life easier by searching for a fast, free, and easy to use mortgage broker who offers online-only mortgages.
Display an Antique
A beautiful antique can be a lovely focal point. Antique furniture should be well looked after to show it at its best – so for example, a piece of mahogany or walnut wood should be cherished and loved with regular polishing. If your antique is a piece of porcelain or sculpture, give it pride of place and with special lighting.
Add Metallic Items
There is something about metallic items in a homely setting that gives off an expensive vibe. An individual item of metal furniture in a room of wood and soft furnishings will stand out, as would a piece of metallic artwork. Chrome is always a good choice: think of side tables, console tables, television unit, entertainment unit, and even shelving or shelf fittings. Metallics can be used in all sorts of area including your light fittings.
When it comes to the overall look and feel, avoid clutter. Expensive looking homes always have a spacious feel with good room between furniture items and good visibility of standout items.