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Your home
doesn’t need to feel drab and outdated any longer if you’re willing to put some
extra time and energy into making a few important updates. You too can have a
house that looks and feels more luxurious when you pay attention to a few
details in particular.
The following
ideas will make you fall in love with your home all over again, so you actually want to have people over
instead of dreading these encounters. It’ll be fun to create a space that you
feel proud about and that you’ll not only be able to enjoy yourself but also
show off to others.
Apply New Paint
Old, chipped
paint is bringing down the entire ambiance of your house and making it look
incomplete. Not only apply new paint to your walls and different rooms but also use this as an opportunity to be
a little more daring and bold. For example, incorporate accent walls with
striking colours or add stripes to help
you achieve a more luxurious outcome. Take time to consider what the
celebrities are doing in their homes with paint and try to mimic these styles.
You can either hire someone to do it for you
or take it on as a DIY project and get the
whole family involved in the updates.
Picture below: I recently repainted our home dining room. Look how a couple of fresh coats of Chantilly Lace paint transformed the space?!
Install A Fireplace
Another great
way to make your home look and feel more luxurious is to install a brand new
fireplace. It’ll not only bring you warmth in the cold months, but you can also
use it as a way to create a focal point in a living or dining room. Visit this website
to scope out luxurious stone pieces you can use for the interface and mantel.
Instantly upgrade your home in a flash with this approach and add beauty and
style to a plain and boring space. It’s a small investment that will go a long
way in making your space appear more chic and modern.
Update Your Décor
What could be
dragging your house down the most is that you have old-fashioned décor
lingering around. Make your home look and
feel more luxurious by not only decluttering
but also choosing to use plants, artwork, and
textures to quickly give your space a facelift. Include personal touches as
well such as family photos, flowers, and
handcrafted items to help you achieve this goal. It doesn’t have to cost you a
fortune to decorate your home, but it will require you to be picky and
strategic about which pieces you choose and where you place them.
Invest in Window Treatments
It’s in your
best interest to budget for and install window treatments throughout your home if
you want it to appear more luxurious. This is an important touch that will not
only help control what light you allow in and out, but it’ll also increase the
attractiveness in each of your rooms. Hang your curtains high to make your ceilings
appear taller and choose stylish colours
and textures that are trendy and fresh. Make sure they’re properly lined,
hemmed and that you have proper drapery rods and hooks in place for a more
polished look.
Keep it Clean
Your home will
look and feel more put together and current when you keep it clean and take the
time to declutter. Not only incorporate whites and brighter hues in your design but also be diligent about picking up
messes and making sure all of your belongings are in order. The better it
smells and the less dirt and grime you let linger, the more luxurious and
attractive your space will be. Add touches such as essential oils and lavender
to help you enhance the overall ambiance and create a more relaxing
environment. Come up with a cleaning schedule you can follow, so
you never find your home in shambles or looking out of sorts.
Enhance Your Entryway
One area many
homeowners forget to attend to is the entryway, which has a big impact on your
home’s overall charm. It’s the first place
visitors will see when they enter your home and will set the tone for
the rest of the space. Make your house look and feel more luxurious by adding a
pop of colour, installing shelving and
laying down a warm and plush area rug. Let this area be a true mood lifter and
get you excited to come home after a long day of work. You should also consider
including a table so you can set out fresh flowers and rotate them out
depending on the season or holiday. All it takes is a few small additions and
paying attention to the details, and your
entryway is sure to make a statement.
Picture below: my new Article BIOS sideboard looking dapper in my home foyer
Create an Outdoor Sanctuary
Keep in mind
that taking care of the outside of your home is just as important as you attending to the inside. One idea is to create
an outdoor sanctuary complete with well-kept landscaping, fountains and
water features and comfortable and tasteful furniture you can lounge in. Make
it a space that’s not only great for sitting and reading a book on a quiet
afternoon, but also an area where you can entertain guests when the weather is
nice. Another idea is to build a pergola and plant extra bushes around the
perimeter so you can have a bit more privacy. Your backyard will project luxury
when you take care of it and are mindful about adding tasteful and attractive
elements that create a beautiful and inviting place to relax.
Conclusion
While it’ll take
some heavy lifting on your part to add luxury to your home, know that your
efforts will be well worth it in the end. You’ll be able to construct a home
that’s not only comfortable and appealing for you, but also extremely
attractive and impressive to any onlookers. It’s not necessarily about how much
money you’re willing to put into this project, but how much time and energy
you’re prepared to dedicate to applying modifications that truly make a
difference.