Embrace your expensive tastewithout breaking the bank.
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Decorating your home can be costly, especially if you prefer a luxurious aesthetic.
But you dont need to spend an arm and a leg to get that ultra-luxe look.
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Even a fewinexpensive upgradescan transform your space, making it feel more refined and elegant.
Here are eight affordable touches that only look expensive, according to designers.
Get your favorite one out of the linen closet or storage ottoman and start styling.
A cozy blanket thrown over the sofa quickly gives a space texture and depth, Padia explains.
By adding texture and color, throw blankets can also make acheaper sofalook more sophisticated.
Accessorized Tables
Want yourcoffee tableto look elevated?
All you need are afew key accessories.
Opt for whichever arrangement looks the freshest.
Padia also recommends placing an oversized bowl in the center of a dining table.
Play around with different shapes and objects and have fun pairing silhouettes and textures, she says.
Instead of putting plates right on the dining table, pair them with a placemat and aknotted textile napkin.
Add flowers, branches, or twigs (there are even some great faux options now!)
for extra layers, textures, height, and a sense of luxury.
Framed Art
Artworkis an inexpensive touch that looks expensive, according to interior designer Sarah Latham.
Remember, you dont need to spend a fortune on fancy art.
Dont forget to mat anything you frame yourself so it looks professional.
Bold Light Fixtures
Get rid of thatold boob lightor flush mount.
Instead, opt for a bold light fixture.
Updated Hardware
Good hardware can make even the simplest furniture look expensive.
Its hard to go wrong with brass.
This also works in kitchens and bathrooms.
Purchase arefillable soap dispenserinstead.
