It takes just a few simple steps to make your home look expensive. Read on to see how you can add a new flavor to your home without spending any money! You’d be amazed at the resources you already have sitting around collecting dust. Now it’s time to put them to use.
1. Add a pop of color
Add a pop of color
Paint is extremely inexpensive and makes a big difference. Whether you need to tone down a color or add a bold color to liven up your space, color is great for changing the overall feel of a room.
2. Pick towels you’re actually excited to use
Pick towels you’re excited to use
It’s time to get rid of those dingy old bath towels—discolored whites and bleach-stained colors make your space look dirty and cheap. Proudly display crisp white, fluffy towels like the kind you would find in a fancy hotel or spa. This will immediately trigger a feeling for your guests, and they will have a more luxurious feeling towards the space.
3. Hang art on the walls
Hang art on the walls
Another easy and affordable home decor idea for your living room and bedroom is to hang unique art pieces on the walls. From family photos to DIY art, framed works can make a house feel like a home. Before mounting any work, you should figure out where everything should be placed and the proper way to hang it. Make sure the art you select is the right size and scale for the wall you’re decorating, and remember you don’t need artwork on every empty wall. If you feel creative, a great way to get inexpensive artwork is to make some of your own. It will bring out your artistic skills.
4. Update old fixtures
Intresting knobs
A quick and easy way to decorate on a dime is to update old fixtures, especially in the kitchen. Knobs, handles, drawer pulls, and light switch plates are small, inexpensive details that give your home a high-end sheen. Don’t waste your money on these unreasonably expensive everyday products. You can replace knobs of the doors with some sturdy wood.
5. Add visual space with a mirror or two
Mirror
Your eyes—and potential buyers’ eyes—will be tricked into thinking a space is larger than it actually is with some sneaky mirror placement. Large mirrors will reflect the room back, making it appear more spacious—even twice its actual size.You can put an old photo frame on the mirror to make it look cooler.
6. Make walls shine
Make walls shine
Lustrous wallpaper adds dimension to an otherwise flat area. Go for just a hint of shine with a semi-gloss or luster sheen to keep it classy. Stick to simple neutral or semi-neutral colors, but look for a paper with a hint of a shine the light can bounce off of. If you have leftover wallpaper, you can always use it for craft projects to decorate the rest of your home.
7. Keep your home clean
Keep home clean
One of the most basic tips is to follow the rule of threes and leave a generous amount of white space on your walls and surfaces. When it comes to looking luxe, less is always more. File paperwork out of sight, find a home for everything, and clear the clutter. Keep your house neat and clean, it looks so much brighter with everything put together neatly.