Decor trends that make your home look more luxurious – 9 ways to take your space from drab to delightful
The most indulgent, luxurious, and expensive-looking homes are all about comfort and character, therefore, the materials you choose will be of utmost importance if you want a home that exudes luxury.
But before you invest in a complete revamp, think critically, because spending a small fortune on fixtures, fittings, and paint does not always guarantee a smart, tailored, or value-for-money look.
It might sound ironic, but full home transformations don’t always have to be grand or expensive affairs. Instead, they can be slowly curated through minimal updates that don’t break the bank but leave your space looking expensive and luxurious. All your home decor needs are a few thoughtful details to give it that five-star status that you have always desired.
HOW CAN I MAKE MY HOME LOOK LUXURIOUS?
Creating the ultimate retreat in your home should be a multisensory experience; a visual masterpiece that still maintains the functionality that you'd expect from your home.
From clever tricks to make a living room look expensive to wonderful ways with room colors and bespoke storage ideas, our designers' beautiful decorating ideas will help you curate a home that not only looks luxurious and expensive but also one that will ensure you are happier at home.
Here, some of our favorite interior designers and decorators share with us their most-used design-led ways to make a home look luxurious.
1. Feed A Crowd In A Kitchen Centered Around Entertaining
(Image credit: Gunter & Co)
The modern kitchen is certainly the hub of the home, so when designing a kitchen, take inspiration from the trend for entertaining family and friends in, what we at H&G are calling, a social kitchen.
The most important part of a kitchen for entertaining is the seating, so bump up your guest list by making seating built-in.
‘Banquette seating is a remarkably efficient way to squeeze more seating into a small area,’ explains Irene Gunter, co-founder, Gunter & Co(opens in new tab). ‘Here, I was also keen to conceal food preparation mess from diners. The fluted wood cladding wraps around the island and rises above the worktop so that it can’t be seen from the dining table.’ Read More…
