Tips To Make Your House Look Expensive
For most people, all that matters when it comes to home décor is that it reflects their personality. If you’re going for a look with a professional design feel, we have pulled together some tips to elevate your home design.
If you’re into DIY and love exploring new, creative ideas, you will love these home renovation ideas. These tips will improve your home in a way that looks professional and expensive.
Try some of the following tips to truly make your home look like a million bucks!
Use Plants
Sometimes less is more. A few plants peppered throughout a home can create an instant upgrade. Consider the type of plant you would like to fill the space and the container it will be housed in. Both together should create a uniform piece. Bringing the outdoors in is an interior design strategy loved by many professional designers.
There are an incredible range of indoor plants to choose from, so consider a balance of lush greenery and plants that contrast one another. Plants do require care, so if you are willing to water them each week, it makes for a nice home décor enhancement.
Accent with Solid Colors
Professional minimalist interior designers have a trick they use to accentuate the simplicity in their designs…color. Selecting one color to use as an accent wall, or a splash throughout a room can be dramatic. You can use pieces throughout the home to bring it all together. But the most assured way to make your home look expensive is by taking a minimalist approach.
Solid colors are often associated with expensive homes these days. Think of all the black and white designs you’ve seen in magazines. This is not difficult to achieve, either. You simply have to commit. This applies to everything from counters to handles and the wainscoting.
Refinish Hardwood Floors
Turn of the century homes often have beautiful hardwood floors and sometimes they simply need a pick-me-up. It may be time to refinish the floors and bring them back to their original glory. If you have carpet, you might want to take a peek at what is underneath.
Yes, you will need to move the furniture, but the results will be amazing. Hire a professional to sand and varnish. If there are any vulnerable or particularly creaky boards, this is the ideal time to repair.,
Sanding and varnishing is a bigger job than you might think, but when done by an expert it will only take a couple of days. There are some finishings that look more expensive than others, but you should ultimately make the decision based on what works best with your design theme.
Retile The Bathroom
Out with old tile and in with the new! If your bathroom is dated, fresh tile can breathe new life into your home. Renovating a bathroom (or kitchen) is always a great investment and great for resale value. Ceramic tile can look amazing if you choose a design that matches your aesthetic. Natural stone and porcelain tiles look incredible and expensive. , however, and if you have the money to spend they’re an excellent choice. They’ll also retain their pristine look much longer.
Update the Kitchen Backsplash
The kitchen is the heart of the home, where family and friends gather to enjoy good food and company. If you love cooking, a backsplash is a lifesaver when it comes time to clean. Updating the kitchen backsplash is a way to do a kitchen refresh without the hassles of full remodel. Think beyond kitchen tile when you put up a backsplash and consider materials like glass, metallics or stone.
The above tips are just a few ideas to elevate your home’s interior design style. If you stay classic and elegant for the foundation of your design and keep it fresh with trending accents, you can’t go wrong!
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