Are you on a budget? Well, you can still make your house look expensive, if you put some thought into the way you style your décor. Who said you need to be super wealthy to have lavish-looking features at home? There are a million ways to have elegant elements added to your house without necessarily breaking the bank. Items from thrift shops or simple DIY art can be the key to a house that feels like home, giving the illusion of luxury, without paying wads of money.
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#1 Add a Personal Touch With Quality Personalized Wall Tiles
If you thought being original and thoughtful comes at a hefty price, this home décor piece will prove otherwise. It also doesn't hurt that it's enjoyable to create, because who doesn't enjoy browsing through snapshots of some of their fondest memories with their loved ones?
Not only that, having such moments captured and printed make this all the more special. And luckily you needn't scour the web to find such a product: storyboards.io makes the whole process so simple and straightforward. All you gotta do is upload, click and stick! Yep, it really is as easy as that!
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#2 Make an Impact With a Feature Wall
A feature wall can give a great uplift to the look and feel of a room. You can go with tiles that give a chic vibe without being super expensive. Alternatively, if the permanence of tiles exceeds your commitment threshold, then wallpaper is your friend. Again, if real wallpaper - the pasted type - is too much of a commitment for you, or if you'd like to avoid using glue, simply opt for the peel and stick version.
Since a feature wall can be very much of a deal maker or breaker in a room, you can always start small by trying it out in a less prominent room and then explore its magic in a bigger room.
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#3 Moldings Work Miracles
To turn plain and dull walls into ones that speak luxury and style, moldings are the way to go. There are many resources on the internet that can help you try your hand at adding moldings yourself. You needn't be an expert to do so. What you do need, however, is to be aware of the style of that particular room, so that the moldings blend in nicely with it. And don't forget to take into account the proportions of the elements in your room (including windows, doors and even the room dimensions). You don't want the moldings to be insignificant or too in your face!
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#4 Inject Some Zen With Flowers and Plants
Flowers and plants will not only bring life to your home; they can even serve to fill out empty corners while adding a touch of color to an otherwise plain space.
You can either go with a large statement plant as a centerpiece or else buy a cheap and cheerful bouquet and spread the flowers in different rooms; an original way of connecting the different rooms in your home.
If you simply don't have green fingers, you can use faux flowers and plants that look realistic. This way you can enjoy them all year long, with the least effort.
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An oversized piece of art by itself can make a huge statement, even if it doesn't cost a fortune. In fact, for art to make a statement it doesn't have to be expensive. It simply needs to be placed with intention, in a way that makes sense with the rest of the room. You can even create one yourself using a big canvas and some art tools from a thrift shop, even if you've never tried your hand at art!
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#6 Fresh and Clean Vibes With White
White bed linens and white towels can give your home a high-end feel. Waking up to white duvets and towels can make you feel like you're just up in a hotel room or spa! The good thing about white sheets and towels is that they can actually be bleached and you can always have them as clean as new after every wash, maintaining that clean and crisp feel all throughout the year!
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You don't need to be a minimalist to agree that less clutter is easier on the eyes. There's nothing attractive about clutter. Since cleanliness is part and parcel of a lush look, you want to stay on top of things by having less things around. You might even want to invest in some swanky baskets and bins to keep everything organized. This blog post might inspire you to keep only what you really need and strip back anything that is not useful or beneficial to you.
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To wrap up, when it comes to revamping your house, start small. You might not want to give a facelift to all the rooms in your home, at one go. Feel your way through the process; practice is key. Your greatest lessons will come from any mistakes you make along the way. This is how you will gain experience, so take the plunge and enjoy the ride!
