10 Decorating Tips to Give Your Home a Luxurious Feel

Everyone wants a little luxury in his or her home, and fortunately, it can be had in every decor style. There is really no reason why luxurious touches cannot be included —  you are only limited by imagination and budget. However, interior designers often emphasize that “luxury” doesn’t necessarily have to be synonymous with “over the top”. There are lots of ways to add a small, luxurious touch to a home. By keeping your look understated, you will have better chances to achieve a timeless style. Like everything else in life, luxury is all about the details. This is why we are sharing with you ten designers tools to fuel your imagination and get you started. These ideas will give your home a luxurious feel and make your house feel like a gorgeous getaway.

Unclutter and simplify

If you want to make your home feel luxurious, you have to simplify. It’s easy to overdo it with accessories, so be purposeful with your space. Taking a minimalist approach to each room in your home may seem counterintuitive when attempting to update your space, but, in reality, less is truly more when creating a luxury home.

Consider getting rid of unnecessary furniture. If it doesn’t have a real function, let it go, and let your statement pieces have the space to make a statement. Pare down your collection and only retain pieces that have sentimental value. Once you are done rearranging, take a step back, and add or take away items as necessary, until you feel you’ve struck an ideal balance. After all, simplified space will enable the remaining elements to really shine.

Go for carpet

Choose a rug that will cover the entire space, giving the illusion of built-in carpeting; it will give the space warmth and texture and will allow for a starting point in your color palette. Or your polished hardwood floors can easily be dressed up with a stylish area rug. Oriental designs are a classic choice for those who want to add a luxurious feel. Indulge yourself with a Persian rug. You will realize that it is better to live beautifully than in fear. What’s more, natural-fiber carpets are incredibly easy to clean.

Add gorgeous lighting

No matter how expensive your home may be, it is all for nothing if you can’t even see it. Pay attention to the lighting in your home, especially at night. Remove any furniture and push back thick curtains that may be blocking natural light in the daytime. Add lamps in dark spaces, and swap out your existing light bulbs for new ones. Try a mix of wall, ceiling, floor and table lamps to maximize warmth and add character to the room. Or add a chandelier. There is nothing more glamorous than a chandelier. It remains tasteful when you ensure the decor below it is refined and simple. And don’t forget to update your light switches. Elegant controls add a spectacular element to an older home or character to a new one.

Use accent pillows

Put a finishing touch on a room or space with striking accent pillows. Think of them as the exclamation points in a room. Sometimes, the function is to provide comfort and sometimes the function is for a pillow to look beautiful on a chair that no one sits on. Don’t be afraid to pile on the pillows. One pair on a couch looks skimpy – use two pairs, in contrasting patterns, colors, and textures. Also, ignore using a bunch of small pillows. The bigger pillows will have a bigger impact.

Invest in Art pieces

If you want your home to be more luxurious, it may be time to invest in some art. Seek out pieces that complement your personal style and tell a story. Depending on the size of the room you’ll want to stick with anywhere between three and five pieces, allowing space for them to breathe, but ensuring no wall goes without. Or rather than adding art as an afterthought, even a single favored piece can easily serve as a perfect anchor for the rest of the room. The look is chic and you get high impact with little hassle.

Choose the right color

One of the defining characteristics of any luxurious space is that you want it to feel inviting. This is why you need to make sure you create that welcoming atmosphere by choosing the right paint color. When doing so, it is important to carefully consider all the elements. For a room to look more luxurious, choose tones that work well together and complement, rather than clashing. It may sound simple, but opting for two colors (with a maximum of three) and their different shades, you will ensure there aren’t any moments of friction. Opt for shades of grey, brown, blue, white and black for foolproof use of color.

Add antique charm

Old and new belong together. A mix of modern pieces and antiques never tires. Moreover, antiques add a feeling of grandeur to a room. Incorporating even just a few older pieces into your home decor will make your place looks a lot more luxurious than using all brand new stuff. Thus, don’t be afraid to use inherited antiques. Add a backdrop with exciting wallpaper: The combination is simply the best.

Add fresh flowers

The beauty of flowers and plants is that they look wonderful everywhere. Moreover, they add a pop of freshness to every space. Decorative vases filled with beautiful flowers and greenery adds elegance and color, giving your home a luxurious feel. If adding fresh-cut bouquets every week is out of your budget, try plants that don’t take much upkeep, such as orchids that bloom in cycles or succulents that last for years.

Update fixtures

Instead of buying brand new furniture, sometimes all it takes is switching out the knobs to get a totally different vibe. Replace your faucet and drawer-pulls with stainless looks for a modern kitchen. Same goes with door handles and light switches. All these items have the potential of upgrading the look and feel of your home and to the room that they are in.

Invest in good furniture

Dining room tables, chairs, and sofas, all have the ability to upgrade a home’s sense of luxury. Moreover, these pieces can add elegance and style to a home. If you can not invest in all, one of the easiest luxury furnishings to include in a room is a chair. It is a perfect piece to lounge in, read or sit. In addition, whenever possible, make sure that your seating is cushioned and upholstered. Opt for richer, high-quality fabrics to really cement the luxurious feel. Don’t hesitate to choose a textured fabric that will help bring an extra layer of depth into space.