How to Give Your Living Room a Luxury Makeover

Whether you’ve got a lot of cash to spare or you want to decorate on a budget, it’s possible to give your living room a luxury makeover. Even those on a seriously tight budget can get the look.This guide will give you some valuable tips that will help you to re-decorate your living room and make it look more expensive:

Buy Vintage Furniture

Vintage furniture can be expensive, especially if it’s old and one of a kind. However, you can buy vintage style furniture for a reasonable price that has the same kind of look. It doesn’t make a massive difference, unless you’d like to tell people that it’s ‘real vintage’.

Decorate With Metallics

Metallic accents can look very luxurious in the home, just make sure you don’t overdo it. Too many and you might make your home look garish rather than luxurious. You could even paint some accessories/furniture you already have with metallic paint to get the look for a cheaper price. Don’t be afraid to mix different shades; it creates depth.

Hang Heavy Curtains

Heavy curtains look way more expensive and luxurious than thin curtains and blinds. The heavier and longer, the better! You can find curtains online to fit the bill, just make sure you know the exact measurements to avoid problems. Blinds are usually better in summer as the living room can get very hot, but you could also opt for sheer curtains in a nice fabric to create a luxury look.

Replace Your Hardware

Hardware is very simple to replace, and can make a big difference to the look of a room. Although it’s subtle, it still helps! Door knobs, drawer handles, and light fittings can all look luxurious if you pick the right style. This is very simple to do yourself too.

Accessorize Carefully

Careful accessorizing is the key to making your home look luxurious. Use luxurious materials such as leather, suede and faux fur to add depth to your living room and create a more cosy appearance.

Flowers

Flowers nearly always add a luxurious touch to a room, depending on the kind. White flowers always look classy, so invest in some roses or lilies. If you don’t want to have to buy fresh flowers every week, you can buy fake flowers that look just as good.

Keep it Simple

The key to having a luxury living room is to keep it simple. You might think that it’s all about having luxury looking item after luxury looking item, but this isn’t the case. If you keep it simple and think minimalistic as you decorate, you’ll end up with a more luxurious result.

If you want to give your living room a luxury makeover, use these tips and you’ll be well on your way. Wowing your guests has never been so easy! Don’t let a shoestring budget stop you either; you can create many of the elements needed for a luxury living room all by yourself.

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