Hey there! Are you tired of scrolling through Pinterest and Instagram, drooling over those beautifully curated homes that seem to cost a fortune to achieve? Well, guess what? You don’t need a hefty bank account to make your home look like a million bucks!
I’m here to share thirteen surprisingly cheap hacks that will instantly elevate the look and feel of your space without breaking the bank. let’s go ahead and jump right into it.
Why making your home look expensive is worth it?
Here’s the scoop! A chic and elegant home not only impresses guests but also boosts your mood every time you walk through the door. Picture this: You step into a beautifully decorated space, and instantly, your stress melts away, replaced by a sense of pride and joy. Investing in your home’s appearance isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about creating a sanctuary that reflects your style and personality. I’ll never forget the day I added a few classy touches to my living room, it felt like a whole new space!
So, I’m thrilled to share some of my favorite tips with you today that will help make your home look expensive. These are tricks I’ve personally tried and loved, so I know you can easily implement them into your own space. So, without further ado, let’s dive right in and get started on transforming your home into a luxurious haven!
1 – Declutter Your Way to Luxury by Stylish Storage Solutions
Let’s face it, clutter can make even the most stylish home feel chaotic. But fear not! Investing in decorative boxes or baskets is a game-changer. Not only do they help hide clutter, but they also add a touch of sophistication to any room.
I always recommend everyone has multiple decorative boxes around their home. So you can hide chargers, paperwork, remotes, kid’s toys, and pet toys all inside cute decorative boxes or baskets. I remember struggling to keep my living room tidy with kids’ toys scattered everywhere until I discovered the magic of stylish storage solutions.
And, they are not so expensive so if you want to do one thing to your home, I would say get some decorative boxes or baskets from Amazon or even from a thrift store, and hide away all of those small things to clean up the look of your home and decorate it at the same time. Trust me, it’s a game-changer!
2 – Remove Branded Packaging for a Sleeker Look
Ever noticed how those branded labels and packaging, things like cleaning supplies, cooking supplies, hand soaps, and that sort of stuff, can clutter up your kitchen counters and bathroom shelves? Say goodbye to the clutter and, say hello to a sleeker look by swapping out for brand-free bottles and sprays. with neutral ones.
It is just such a simple easy swap. By doing this, instead of having these bright, bold packaging that the companies use for marketing, busying up your room, now you have a nice clean cohesive set. It’s a small change that can make a big difference, trust me!
3 – Hide Unattractive Fixtures by Covering them
We’ve all got that one eyesore in our home that we wish would just disappear, right? Whether it’s an outdated light fixture or an ugly thermostat. Sometimes houses have things like these in really inconvenient places. And depending on the cost, or if you’re just renting, you can’t always move these things around.
There’s a hack for that! Get creative with fabrics or decorative panels to cover up those unattractive fixtures and give your home a fresh new look. I once covered up an old fuse box with a framed piece of artwork, and you would never know it was there!
4 – Elevate Your Space with Simple Décor Accents
Who says you need to splurge on fancy décor to make your home look expensive? Sometimes, all it takes is a simple decorative pedestal to add a touch of elegance to your space. They’re super simple and they don’t take up a lot of space.
I think they can elevate a little corner around your home these decorative pedestals come in all different styles I’ve got one in my entryway, and it never fails to impress guests!
5 – Affordable Greenery to Luxe Up Your Home
Bringing the outdoors in is one of the easiest ways to make your home feel more luxurious. Whether it’s a lush fern in the corner of your living room or a vase of fresh flowers on your dining table, adding greenery instantly adds life and vibrancy to any space.
However, I do think that some plants have a very distinct style and I think sometimes plants can clash. So, you need to really pick your plant style to go with your home décor style and it’s going to really bring your space to life. For example, olive trees work really well with eucalyptus stems because they both have that blue green kind of muted gray color to them. So they seamlessly work together and don’t compete. On the other side, plants like fiddly fig trees have a little bit more vibrancy to them so they look really good with more tropical plants and monsteras and florals that are a little bit brighter.
So, thinking about your plants as a Décor piece and working the style of them, into your space is going to take it to the next level and make your entire home feel a lot more cohesive. Plus, they’re surprisingly affordable!
6 – Mix Household Textures for an Inviting and Cozy Feel
Texture is the secret weapon of interior design. Mixing different textures like wood, metal, and fabric adds depth and visual interest to your space. I think that when spaces lack a lot of texture they don’t give off much of a luxurious look everything is a little bit flat hard simple and as soon as you bring in textures you’re going to create a luxurious look.
I love bringing in textures onto those more solidified finishes around your home like backsplash, cabinets, and flooring. You can also implement texture in a very small way that’s going to make a big difference and that could be layering rugs and throw pillows textures to create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in my home.
So, Implementing throw pillows and rugs that have texture and pattern, is definitely going to create more of a luxurious look instantly.
7 – Switch out Hardware on Furniture for Instant Home Glamour
You’d be amazed at the difference swapping out outdated hardware can make in your home. Whether it’s updating the knobs on your kitchen cabinets or the handles on your dresser, investing in modern hardware is a quick and easy way to give your home a facelift. This hack is really great for less expensive furniture to make it feel more high-end.
I`ve done this before, swapped out bedroom drawer handles that looked outdated, and it’s a huge upgrade to the dresser for not a lot of money. So, a really easy way to upgrade some furniture or cabinetry in your home is just to swap out the hardware.
8 – Make a Statement with Affordable Framed Wall Art
Who says you need to spend a fortune on art to make a statement? Sometimes, all it takes is a large framed print or painting to add personality and style to your space. Try to steer clear of the canvas prints. I know they might be cheap and affordable, and it`s going to make your home look cheap as well.
I found a gorgeous vintage poster at a thrift store for just a few bucks, and it’s become the focal point of my living room! I think the framing takes it up a notch, and makes it look way more expensive than it really is!
9 – Make your Gallery Walls Balanced and Symmetrical
Gallery walls are all the rage right now. if you do have a big gallery wall in your home, I would suggest making it symmetrical and balanced. By doing this, not only do they showcase your personality and interests, but they also add visual interest to your walls.
I`ve seen so many homes where they’re just scattered everywhere, and make it look a little messy. So, I really think that making a gallery wall balanced and symmetrical, will look a lot better and add a more expensive designer look for your home!
10 – Easy Faucet Upgrades for a Spa-Like Retreat
Your bathroom might be the smallest room in your home, but that doesn’t mean that it can’t make a big impact! Swapping out outdated faucets or updating your shower curtain can instantly give your bathroom a spa-like feel without breaking the bank.
I would really suggest getting a more stylish version. Because they’re not insanely expensive and it makes a huge impact!
11 – Enhance Your Fireplace with Modern Touches
There’s something inherently cozy about a fireplace, but if you already have an existing fire pit or fireplace inside or outside of your home, and a little lackluster. It might be time for an upgrade to elevate your home to look extremely expensive just by using these ceramic fire pit balls.
If you have lava rocks, you can simply swap out your lava rocks for these ceramic balls and it’s going to make it look beautiful instantly. So you can get a more affordable fire pit or fireplace that doesn’t come with these ceramic balls and, then just add them in yourself.
It’s such a little design hack that really takes it to the next level. Ceramic fire pit balls are a fun and unexpected way to add a modern touch to your fireplace or outdoor fire pit!
12 – Brighten Up Your Home with Clean Windows
Clean windows can make a world of difference in the look and feel of your home. Not only do they let in more natural light, but they also make your space feel cleaner and more inviting.
This is a very small detail and you would think that it’s not even something. However, try to clean your windows and see the difference. It really does make your home look more luxurious and feel cleaner. Trust me, a little bit of Windex goes a long way!
13 – Swap out Barrel Lamp Shades for Tapered Lamp Shades
Last but not least, don’t underestimate the power of changing lamp shades, to gain an elevated luxurious look. Swapping out your old barrel lamp shades for tapered ones, can instantly going to elevate your space instantly. I know it’s not for everyone. It’s a style that is still coming back, but, it is very much considered a more modern traditional style.
So if you are into that mix, this would be the perfect choice, the dynamic shape of a tapered lampshade looks incredible. It adds a unique shape with an angle, and it just looks more dramatic. You can find tapered lamp shades at almost every thrift store or from any Home Décor store!
And there you have it, 13 surprisingly cheap hacks to make your home look more expensive! With a little bit of creativity and a willingness to think outside the box, you can transform your space into a stylish oasis that looks like it belongs in a magazine, all without breaking the bank.
So, what are you waiting for? Get started on your home makeover today!