Redecorating, moving, or just wondering how to make your home look elegant while on a tight budget? We’ve got 8 easy tips you can use to add flair to your house without overspending. Steal a few of these ideas for a weekend project or spend some time adding all of these styles to your home to impress your guests — and yourself!
8 Luxury decorating ideas on a budget:
1. Focus on your walls
Adding flourishes to your walls is an easy and cheap way to upgrade your living space. Try to choose a few small, chic additions that are eye-catching but not overbearing to your aesthetic.
A few go-to luxury decorating ideas:
- – Wall string lights
- – Tapestries
- – Attached shelving
- – Hanging small mirrors or pictures
- – DIY paintings or eclectic pieces you’ve found
2. Refresh & refurbish old furniture:
If you’re wondering how to make your home look modern on a budget, upcycling may be your answer in the new decade! Upcycling has become a popular way to add luxury to interior design.
What you need to do before you start:
- – Determine what pieces you need (ex: a side table, coffee table, chairs or dressers)
- – Read a guide on tips for upcycling thrift store decor
- – Thrift shop for furniture
- – Buy your refurbishing materials
- – Dedicate a weekend to create your elegant items
3. Lose outdated elements:
Styles do change frequently, and nothing says lackluster quite like out-of-style interior design. If you’re moving or renovating, there is no time like now to get rid of these outdated styles and elements.
A few hot and cold takes:
- – Hot: Metallics, Cold: Rose gold
- – Hot: Natural elements, Cold: Farmhouse chic
- – Hot: Personalized artwork and upcycled decor, Cold: Repetitive designs
- – Check out this article for a few more trends that are going out of style
4. Pick some plants:
Natural elements are already a common staple in modern living spaces. This eco-friendly trend is here to stay, because it’s easy, cheap and chic!
A few eclectic ways you can add plants to your home:
- – Try hanging plants or shelf plants
- – Use succulents for little pops of color
- – “Spruce” up your seasonal furnishings (and ditch your outdated holiday decor)
- – Grow your own herbs on your balcony or indoors
5. Add organization:
Nothing truly says luxury like being able to relax and feel at ease in your home. And what’s the best way to relax at home? Make your home look elegant and relax in it by not having to worry about decluttering and cleaning!
Tips for decluttering & convenient storage:
- – Attach shelving
- – Pick furniture with hidden storage (for blankets)
- – Install a half-hidden bookshelves
- – Get rid of unread magazines
- – Try a few minimalism tips
6. Play a few mind tricks to make your place look bigger
Making your living space look larger than it is can be an easy way to make it seem more luxurious. Full-length curtains are a great start because they can really stretch out a room in a guest’s eyes! Full-length (but not floor-to-ceiling) mirrors can also have the same effect and help your place look brighter as well!
Quick luxury decorating ideas that make your space look wide and open:
- – Hang up antique mirrors
- – Layer your curtains
- – Decorate with lighter colors
- – Avoid having too much furniture or decor
- – Get a lower bed frame or couch
- – Place shelves higher up on walls
- – Hang art and wall decor lower on walls
7. Add your own personal flair:
Adding your own personality to your living space is fun, and no home is complete without it. So find a few areas around your house to splash your personality!
A few ideas to spark inspiration:
- – Upcycle your favorite wine bottles for plants, or storage, etc.
- – Design your own photos or frames
- – Find or create unique furniture (a hanging chair, bar cart, DIY side tables, etc)
- – Start a garden or upgrade your landscaping
- – Paint your own welcome mat
8. Shop for one-of-a-kind finds:
Thrift and consignment stores are amazing spots to find unique home elements you can reinvent or use as a showcase piece. You never know what hidden gems could be waiting at your local thrift store, and with already discounted prices on gently used items, you’re sure to find luxurious pieces at a price you can smile at!
Shop your local Turn Style today to find that one special piece your home is missing!
