How To Spruce Up Your Home To Make It Look And Feel More Luxurious

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When scrolling through social media or reading your favourite magazines, you can often see pictures of luxurious homes. While creating such an interior can be expensive, it doesn’t always need to be that way. Instead, there are things you can do without breaking the bank. It can be as simple as changing the hardware throughout your home or using mirrors to make dark rooms seem lighter and bigger. There are also some misconceptions that exist about luxurious interiors. Our tips will help you to unleash your creativity and make your home look and feel more luxurious.

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Update Your Door Handles And Other Pieces Of Hardware

With the rising prices of all aspects of our lives, you might not be able to splurge on new furniture or expensive pieces of décor. One of the easiest things you can do is to update your door handles and other pieces of hardware. These days, the market is full of fixtures that are of different colours and made from different materials, so you will always be able to find an option that fits your interior design preferences. For instance, door furniture by Corston comes in many different finishes and shapes. And besides door knobs and handles, you can treat your home to new hinges, door stops and anything else that can give your door a more luxurious look.

Focus On Your Window Treatments

Windows are one of the first things you notice when you or your guests enter the room. So if you would like to make your home look more sophisticated and luxurious, window treatments should be one of the first things you focus your efforts on. To achieve the impression you yearn for, consider getting drapes that go from the ceiling all the way to the floor. Ideally, the curtains should be hung a couple of inches above the window. That way, you will make the ceilings seem taller than they really are. If you aim to make your home look light and airy, you can certainly work with lighter fabrics. However, to create a truly luxurious interior, try your hand at working with heavier fabrics. Not only will they make the room look expensive, but they will also be highly functional regardless of the season of the year.

Brighten Up Your Rooms With Mirrors

Adding mirrors to the interior can be both decorative and functional. At the moment, you can find mirrors of different sizes, shapes and colours. Those who enjoy clean lines and minimalistic design can find many pieces that will suit their taste. But if you want to give your luxurious interior a bit more character, you can always visit your local antique store to see what they have in stock. Mirrors can be a particularly effective accessory in rooms that are smaller or don’t get enough natural light during the day. Whether you hang the mirror on the wall and leave it standing on the ground, it will reflect any light that is coming in and reflect it into the rest of the room. Additionally, the mirror will reflect the interior and, as a result, will make the room seem bigger.

Pay Attention To The Smells In Your Home

Creating a luxurious home is not only about the way it looks. Really, you should focus on all your sense. So, you should play with textures that are interesting to touch, liven up the home with sounds that make you happy and fill the building with lovely smells. In fact, the way your home smells is one of the most important aspects that you should focus on in your efforts. When you or your guests enter through the main door, it will be one of the first things they notice. One of the surefire ways to make your home smell nice is to light up some scented candles. Choose only those that you truly like and keep in mind all the safety rules to prevent any disasters. On the other hand, if the smell of candles is too strong for you, you can always fill the pot with water, oranges, herbs and other things that smell nice to you and let them boil. Before you know it, your home will be filled with lovely natural smells that will make you happy.

Experiment With Colours

When people talk about interiors that look luxurious, they often think of lighter or neutral colours. While these kinds of colours are chic, and it might be easier to style them in your home, there is no reason to stay away from richer colours if that is what you prefer. If you decide to work with brighter colours, you should ensure that they go well together and do not clash. To make your decision easier, you should have a colour wheel on hand. That way, you’ll be able to see which colours work. Those who do not feel too confident but would like to bring more colour into their home can either create a monochromatic interior or go with the classic scheme of natural tones and choose decorations in more adventurous shades.