A luxurious home is something to be admired. You might spend nights in glamorous hotels and wish that your own home had a touch of luxury, too. You might even visit the houses of friends and family and feel jealous of all of their modern decor and appliances.
Most of us equate luxury with a high expense and assume that we could never afford to create a more luxurious home for ourselves. But, that doesn’t have to be true.
Sure, to replace all of your appliances and add the most modern tech to your house would cost a fortune, but even with this, your home wouldn’t necessarily feel luxurious. There are some much easier, and cheaper things that you can do to add a little luxury to your home.
Make the Right Impression
When adding luxury, most of us focus on the insides of our houses. We spend money on expensive equipment and time redecorating. But, neglecting the outside of your house can be a mistake.
The front of your home is how it makes its impression on the world. It helps visitors and passers-by form an opinion on your house, and you as its occupant. So, make some changes.
Consider vinyl siding installation to give the front of your home some style and sophistication, keep your driveway and lawn clean and tidy and add some color with plants and flowers.
Declutter and Simplify
A cluttered, messy, and overcrowded space will never feel luxurious, no matter what else you do with it. If you want to create a relaxing and peaceful luxury space, you need to declutter and simplify.
Have a good clear out, invest in neat storage solutions to make it easier to see things tidy, and consider getting rid of some furniture.
Focus on Textiles
Dirty, limp old curtains, battered rugs, hard carpet, and stained cushions make a significant impact.
Merely cleaning your rugs and carpets, and adding heavy curtains in bright colors or bold patterns can add some fresh sparkle to your room, even if that is all that you do. smooth floors and Removing a Broken Floor Tile can be an exceptional idea.
If your carpets are old, but you can’t afford to replace them, hire a carpet cleaner, and consider adding an area rug to fill most of the space.
Add Lighting Options
If your rooms only have main lights, it’s time to add some extra options. Table lamps, large standing lamps, string lights, and wall-mounted lanterns are excellent ideas. They not only give you more options when it comes to light; they also make cool accessories that add style to the space and give you the option of changing the atmosphere in your rooms easily. Making a statement with your overhead lights, with a large shade or hanging pendant light can be a great way to add glamour and make an impression.
Bring Some Nature in
Fresh flowers and indoor plants and succulents are a great way to add luxury. They keep your home bright and light, as well as improving the aroma and air quality. Using other natural elements such as wood and stone in your decor can also be effective.
The Bottom Line: Luxury Can be Affordable and Accessible
Luxury is not reserved only for the rich or famous. With creative thinking and hard work, you can indulge in the feeling of opulence you crave.
Despite freelancing to make a living, her love is "all things home."
Deborah grew up in a family that grew a large vegetable garden and a fruit orchard, helping her parents pull weeds and can home-grown foods as part of her childhood. In fact, she had no idea that she could purchase veggies and fruits in pre-packed steel cans until she went to college and made a food run.
Today, she lives in Bertie County, North Carolina, an agricultural rural area with more chickens than people. She lives with her husband and two rescue pets a sweet toy fox terrier and a cat who showed up one day and moved into the house. Together, they enjoy DIY projects, furniture refinishing, gardening, and canning.
This blog celebrates all things home.
