This is where your creativity can come into play, and you will be pleased to know that anyone can enjoy a stylish look with only minimum spend. For those looking to make the best of their living space on a budget, here are a few pieces of expert advice to make any room look deceivingly luxurious.
The first area to consider is your furniture. These pieces not only provide you with a place to sit, eat and sleep in your home, but a major contributor to the style and feel of a room. Brand new furniture can be stunningly attractive but also costly, so it is worth considering other options.
One possibility is to shop around second hand and charity shops, in your town and online, as it can be very easy to find a bargain in these places. Items of older furniture may not initially be to your taste, but this is where a little creative effort on your part comes in; buy some paint and some luxury upholstery or curtain fabrics in order to give each item a makeover.
Both upholstering an item of furniture and giving it a lick of paint can work wonders for a piece that is structurally sound yet a little on the unattractive side. You needn't spend big on luxury fabrics either, as many online stores offer a range of colours and textures at discounted prices, and upholstering is a job you can accomplish yourself.
The colour of your walls is also a key feature of any room and can create a feeling of luxury or make a home feel cheap and old-fashioned. Good colours to choose are bright whites and dark neutrals, which will create a smart and stylish modern look which can be accented by simple and inexpensive touches.
Next in line to create the feel of a luxury interior on a budget are your curtains. These can make or break the style of the room, so it is worth putting a lot of thought into the choices you make in this area. Browse luxury curtain fabrics available from reputable online retailers, then shop around for items similar to your ideal choice in order to get the best price.
To complement your white or neutral walls, opt for colours that fit into a modern and elegant colour scheme, and avoided heavily patterned luxury curtain fabrics and flimsy or cheap materials. All of these can spoil the classy feeling of a room, especially seeing as window dressings are often a focal point for the eyes.
Be aware that some luxury curtain fabrics such as silk can look stunning, but also deteriorate in sunlight. Curtains that are lined can help prevent this and lining also makes window dressings appear to be of higher quality, so bear these points in mind when making your purchase.
When you have the walls, furniture and window dressings covered, it is now time to add little touches of luxury to add personality and pops of style to your home. Consider investing in simple yet elegant ornaments such as glass vases and lamps that give off an air of elegance.
As with your paint and luxury curtain fabrics, you don't necessarily need to spend a lot to create an appealing look in your home; second hand stores and charity shops will often provide you with ample choice to find an accessory that will offset your interior decoration perfectly.
Consider using leftover pieces of your luxury curtain fabrics to upholster pillows and cushions around your house; you will not only be making use of excess product that you have already bought, but you will be creating a more coherent and coordinated look in each of your rooms.
It is simple to create a stunning living space with just a little bit of money and a lot of ingenuity. Shop around for important pieces such as luxury curtain and upholstery fabrics, paint, second hand furniture and ornaments, you can enjoy the comforting surroundings of a stylish home on any budget.
