How you design the interior of your home can make all the difference in how you feel while you live in it and how guests feel when they arrive for parties and celebrations. When you first move in, interior decorating may not be the first thing on your mind. There’s a lot to handle while you’re unpacking, and that process alone can take weeks or even months.
Whenever you do get around to thinking about interior decorating, the next challenge can be coming up with ideas about how to get your design dreams in your home. If you’re one of the people who love the idea of a luxury home but didn’t get to move into one that was already designed that way, it may be hard to think about how to give your home a luxury feel. Especially if you’re on a budget!
Don’t go running to an expensive interior designer just yet. There are plenty of ways to incorporate that luxury feel you want into your home, no matter what your home looks like or how big it is. It all comes down to the little details, so check out what you can do to improve the luxury quality of your home and see what’s right for you.
- Choose Paint Color Wisely
No matter if you’re moving in or redecorating, giving a room a fresh coat of paint can make it feel like a whole new place. When you repaint your entire home, you’ll feel like you personally got a makeover too. There are two ways to go with paint for luxury designs—bold or muted tones. Luxury homes either have paint colors that make a bold statement or they’re more neutral. Take a second to refresh yourself on what you should know before painting, and then match the tone you like to your furniture and accents.
- Use Natural Light
Natural light is a must when it comes to luxury homes. They always have floor-to-ceiling windows and open concepts plans to let the light through from room to room. Your home may not have windows quite like this, but you can still use what you have. Keep the blinds open to easily brighten up your home. When summer rolls around, you’ll love how the natural light provides a bright and airy feel to any room.
- Invest in Throw Pillows
When you imagine a luxury home, something you might picture on all couches and beds is a collection of throw pillows. They aren’t what you reach for when you’re falling asleep, and that’s exactly why they create an air of luxury. First, get a good idea of what luxury throw pillows are and then figure out where they’d look best in your home. The goal is to find the balance between too few pillows and too many. If you can’t sit comfortably without tossing some off, you probably could lose a couple!
- Hang Curtains High
It’s easy to want to hang curtains just above the windows, but installing that rod just a little bit higher can have big effects on whatever room you’re wanting to update. Higher curtains make the ceiling appear higher as well, and they also give off the same luxury vibes as windows that are actually that tall. It’s easy to learn how high to hang curtains, so get some new, long ones and hang for a quick change.
- Make Hardware Finishes Pop
You may not notice hardware finishes in your own home so much, but in homes where other people make them pop, you can’t help but fall in love. Change up any room by installing new cabinet or door handles. Make them stand out by buying them in bright colors or unique designs. They’re an easy fix for a luxury appeal.
- Go for Hardwood Instead of Carpet
If you’re looking for a big home makeover project, think about tearing out that old carpet and replacing it with nice hardwood floors. Hardwood is easier to clean and maintain, and if you opt for woods that are darker, they’ll transform any room into a luxury room. If you don’t have the option to replace your flooring right now, get large rugs to cover the carpet instead. They can be the centerpiece of the room that pulls together your whole design.
You don’t have to spend the next few decades of your life saving for the luxury home of your dreams. You can get it right now if you just think of a few easy fixes will create that inviting, luxurious feel in any room. Change up the hardware or brighten the place up with natural lighting. These fixes are things that anyone can do no matter what your budget is, so imagine how you want your home to look and get started with the transformation you’ve dreamed of.
Did you enjoy this post? Kacey Bradley is the lifestyle and travel blogger for The Drifter Collective, an eclectic lifestyle blog that expresses various forms of style through the influence of culture and the world around us. Kacey graduated with a degree in Communications while working for a lifestyle magazine. She has been able to fully embrace herself with the knowledge of nature, the power of exploring other locations and cultures, all while portraying her love for the world around her through her visually pleasing, culturally embracing and inspiring posts. Along with writing for her blog, she frequently writes for sites like US Travel News, Thought Catalog, Style Me Pretty, Tripping.com and more!
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