Interior Design Ideas 2019

5 Affordable Ways to Make your Home Feel More Luxurious

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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.

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.

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.