When it comes to our homes, most of us have a picture in our minds of how we want it to look someday – I’ve got Dream Home Makeover to blame for that! We scroll Instagram and Pinterest and wish we could have someone make our home look like that. Let’s face it, most of us don’t have the kind of money it would take to have a team of professionals come in and create our dream house. But, there *might* be another way.
Here are some easy-to-do ideas from the experts and some great DIY home decorating tips to allow you to use your creativity without breaking the bank.
1. Add Luxury Features
Here’s an interesting article loaded with DIY tips from Lottoland. The Lottoland article recommends using vintage furnishings, self-made artwork, framed fabric, bits of wallpaper, and other tricks to custom design your home. Take a look to see more affordable tips.
2. Instant Elegance With a Canopy
To make a bedroom look taller and instantly elegant, add a gauze canopy. For an even more striking look, consider flat black or charcoal walls. The dark walls with the flowing white canopy give even the most modest bedroom the look of luxury. Hotel vibes, here we come.
3. Colours and Patterns
Let yourself go with patterns and colors. Once you master mixing colors and patterns, you can decorate any space with flare. The general rule with patterns is to use 3 or 4 patterns in 3 sizes – layering the patterns adds interest. You can also layer throw-cushions, window treatments, and throws. Sometimes adding an extra layer is all it takes to bring your room together. The colors compliment each other without clashing. Try color combinations you don’t usually think of together. Here are a few examples:
- Apricot Orange + Pastel Blue
- Yellow-Orange + Teal
- Greens + Brown
- Turquoise + Cream
- Gold + Royal Blue
- Green + Red
If bold colors are not your style, try using geometric patterns to make simple black and white look elegant and chic. Try using marble accent pieces or backsplashes in the kitchen. If you are decorating a living room or a bedroom, accessorize with natural textures. Examples include:
- Rattan
- Jute
- Wood
- Marble
- Brushed-Concrete
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4. Foyer
Most of us don’t have a grand entrance hall. However, we still want to give our guests that “wow factor” when they enter our homes. No matter how much or how little space you have, you can create an impressive entrance. First, make sure you have beautiful lighting. The entry is the perfect place for polished metal and bright lighting fixtures. You want the light to be soft and inviting. Next, place a table near the door. This is one area where you can use a unique table of any style you love. Don’t let the small space keep you from making the walls pop. Your foyer is an excellent spot for hand-painted artwork you created yourself. Add a touch of colour from a nice entry rug, and your foyer will look customised for someone of wealth and taste.
5. Other small spaces
Just like your entrance, you’ll probably have other walls in your home that are small. We sometimes overlook those areas, but we should not. Take the bathroom, for example, especially the downstairs loo. Most bathrooms have a separate toilet area in a small room. Bring that to life with fresh paint in ivory or a pastel color. Then take advantage of the vertical room by covering the walls with different art styles in various frames. The frames don’t need to match in size or shape. Use your imagination! You can hang anything from watercolors to framed wallpaper. Place any piece that feels right to you. This adds style, colour, and pattern to an otherwise dull area.
These tips could help you on your journey to making your home look expensive and well put together. The most important part of the journey is finding the colours, styles, and patterns you like and creating a home that you love to live in. When you live your best life in a home created just for you, you’ll truly be living in luxury!
