Bellevue, WA

 

Do you ever look at pictures online or in a magazine and think that a luxury home is a million miles away? Well, think again. With a little creativity and our brilliant advice below, you can add a touch of elegance and luxuriousness without the budget of a king or queen!

 

Relationship Between Texture and Color

 

Firstly, luxurious homes tend to use bright colors only in accent items. From here, they blend engaging textures inside a tight color scheme. For example, pillows will bring texture on your sofa.

 

Clear the Clutter

 

You’ll be amazed at how different a room can look after clearing away clutter and items that aren’t used. This could be chairs, tables, appliances, or absolutely anything else. If you don’t need it or use it, get rid of it. When surfaces are clear and there’s less clutter, the room instantly looks bigger. On this note, we should also say that the TV is rarely the center of attention in luxury homes so hide it.

 

Use Nature and Art Carefully

 

Rather than lots of different ornaments and art pieces, we recommend having one focal point. With one noteworthy piece grabbing the attention, you’re making a statement and also showing your character; this could be a painting, photograph, or even a tapestry.

 

Similarly, the use of nature is exactly the same. Lose the many plastic-looking plants and make a statement with an arrangement of cut flowers or an exotic plant.

 

Depending on your tastes, you could also introduce a fish tank or a sculptural element. Even with a limited budget, you’ll find great deals in antique shops, online, and in second-hand stores.

 

Utilize Clever Lighting

 

We know that lighting is surprisingly expensive, but this doesn’t mean you won’t find any solutions friendly to your budget. For example, we love the idea of canister lights behind your chosen art piece. Rather than changing the lighting, it could also be a case of changing the switch. By introducing a dimmer, you can set the mood rather than having everything at full brightness.

 

 

These days, there are dimmers on lamps, and this is another great option. Finally, go to thrift stores and look on the Facebook marketplace for that one statement lighting fixture.

 

Bedroom Tips

 

We’ve spoken about shared spaces, but what about your private rooms? Here are some tips to bring that luxury hotel look into the bathroom and bedroom;

 

• Always have the bed as a focal point
• Add pillows and fluffy throws
• Use a light color (white is perfect) for that pristine look with sheets, towels, and cushions
• Clear clutter in the bathroom and keep it glistening
• Reduce the number of products and containers on show
• Have plenty of washcloths and towels ready for use

Summary

 

With these tips, your home will scream ‘luxury’ even without over-spending. Elsewhere, you can add throws to seating and update window treatments. With some time and effort, and a little treasure-hunting (which is always fun!), you can transform your home in no time!