Home Decor Ideas: 7 Ways To Make Your Place Look More Expensive

Our home is an integral part of your life, where we spend time with our family and make memories that last a lifetime. It is a space that comforts us and keeps us safe day in and day out. Our home holds a special place in our hearts- which is why many of us wish to make it look like a million bucks. 

However, decorating it to the nines can be very expensive. As much as we wished it looked magazine-worthy, decorating it to such an extent may put a sizable hole in your pocket. So how can you make your place look more expensive within a budget? What are some of the must-have decor items and changes that will make it look like you spent a lot more than you did?

Here is what you can do-

Home decor tip #1: Introduce some antiques

Before you roll your eyes and say they are expensive, hear us out! All antique decor items don't have to be stuff that looks like they belong in the museum, nor do you need to spend a fortune on them. Start by searching your local flea market. Accessories such as mirrors, lamps, boxes, and other smaller furniture made from wood or brass are readily available in such markets. If you don’t want to go overboard with an “antique collection”, you can even shop for some antique picture frames that can be used to frame your existing wall art.

Home decor tip #2: Add decorative molding

Decorative moldings are easily one of the most basic structural changes that you can consider for your space to make it look grand. Adding a simple molding to the baseboard, chair rail, or ceiling will give your rooms more dimension, make them look more expensive.

Home decor tip #3: Repurpose your bookshelves

Did you know that bookshelves have a lot more potential than just being a space to store books? Stuffing your bookshelf with just books will make it look too prim and proper without any visual dynamic. Instead, place a few framed photographs, miniatures, or other trinkets inside the shelf or even use the top portion as a floating shelf for wall art. Ensure that the whole ensemble is neat.

Home decor tip #4: Add a rug

Area rugs are a great way to transform the floor space. They help group furniture, define rooms and create interest in an area in a room. There are many types of rugs - from sheepskin rugs to wool and polyester- that are suitable for indoor usage. It is recommended that all of the furniture in a group should sit on an area rug. At the very least, the feet of the furniture must touch a portion of the rug to help it fit seamlessly into the room decor.

# Home decor tip #5: Stick to neutral wall colors

Classic neutral walls are undoubtedly a safe and effective choice for any modern home. Colors such as gray, eggshell, beige, or yellow will look fresh and will always be in trend. These wall colors also go with all types of interiors. As these colors act as a blank canvas, you can experiment even with bohemian or other eclectic interiors without the fear of the walls clashing with the furniture, wall art, or other decor items.

Home decor tip #6: Hang wall arts

Wall arts such as handmade paintings or canvas prints are a wonderful choice to give your home a much-needed facelift. You can easily find stunning art pieces in local markets or online art companies like ours. However, when choosing paintings for your home, make sure that you select the right size and scale for the wall you are planning to decorate. You can also consider adding an antique frame for your chosen wall art for that extra oomph.

Home decor tip #7: Bring fresh flowers home

Fresh flowers are a mark of elegance. Adding a vase of fresh flowers to any room can lift its mood in an instant. With that said, you needn’t bring huge flower displays to every room in your home. Bouquets add beauty to living rooms, dining spaces, and even your kitchen, giving it a much-needed pop of color. Display a simple yet beautiful bouquet on your coffee table or mantle to give your room subtle freshness!

So there you go. 7 simple, effective, and budget-friendly ideas to make your home look more expensive than it is.

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