There’s something exciting and thrilling about having a space that displays comfort, luxury and sophistication. But with a luxury floor plan, comes the need for a professional interior designer. And those guys don’t come cheap.
Today, we’ll be sharing affordable and simple ways that you can use to make any space look high-end, classy and luxurious.
- REPAINT YOUR APARTMENT
The fastest way to give your apartment a facelift is a fresh coat of paint. It gives your apartment that comfortable feel and personal vibe. If you want to go extra budget-friendly, get a brush out of your store roll, get a bucket of paint and roll up your sleeves.
Expert interior designers always suggest going for neutral colours such as beige, white, taupe or nude. If you need ideas, check out these latest colour trends for your apartment.
Pro Tip: You can also use wallpapers to hide imperfections that paints can’t fully cover.
- LIGHTING
Changing up your lights adds depth and some warmth to your apartment.
Consider switching up your bulbs with statement pieces that can give your room that luxurious feel. If you want to go extra-budget-friendly, you can pick out lamp shades or bulb coverings for your existing lights.
- FURNITURE
The first thing to remember is the scale of your furniture. It’s a simple hack but almost always overlooked.
If your apartment is a small one and has low ceilings, go for pieces of furniture that are lightweight and less bulky. If you have high ceilings, you can do heavier and more statement pieces. Taellio is a splendid choice if you’re looking to splurge a little. You can also check out Red Violet.
- PLANTS
Fact, plants are the in-thing nowadays.
Nothing says chic and sophisticated like an apartment that has greenery.
It has been proven in several ways that plants can be therapeutic and aid productivity. And the fun part is, you don’t need to break the bank.
Find a lovely vase (preferably a neutral one) and place a bouquet in it. You can also get a small potted vase for your worktable or shelf. The dent to your pocket is minimal, but the impact in your home? Monumental.
It’s a win-win!
- WALL ARTS
With the arts, you either go big or go home.
But hold on, by going big, we don’t mean searching for the next Leonardi Di Vinci or Salvador Dali’s pieces. Or their lower counterparts.
Choose just one piece (preferably an oversized piece of art) that has that spectacular impact. If you have a bit of space in your apartment, you can opt to get a group of smaller art pieces and place them in one part of your wall. You can check out awesome and affordable wall arts from Decor City or Wallframes.ng
If art pieces are a little high-end for you, you can look for inexpensive frames that you can place your personal photos in. Yuli Interiors is a great option to check out if this is your style.
And voila! You have a gallery wall.
- INCORPORATE NATURAL STONES
Natural stones like marbles and quartz can instantly elevate the look of your apartment. The good thing is that you don’t have to remodel your kitchen surfaces or living room tables to make it make a statement.
The key is to incorporate smaller pieces into your apartments, such as lamps, your bathroom accessories (soap stands, toothbrush or towel holders) or bedside accessories.
Almost any item with an organic feel can elevate the look of your apartment.
Pro Tip: If you’re going for a more subtle look or are on a tighter budget, get marble-inspired pieces. For example, you could get a wall art or rug that mimics the lines and colours found on marble.
- DECLUTTER YOUR SPACE
Clutter can ruin the look of any room; and it doesn’t matter whether it’s a one-room apartment, a three-bedroom flat or a duplex. Keeping your surfaces clean is necessary.
Give away that secondary and university textbook that you’ve been hoarding for years. Give out clothes that you haven’t worn out in months. And if you still have a lot, get chic baskets and bins to store your clutter out of sight and keep them organized.
Pro-Tip: Get a special basket and keep things that you don’t need in it. If you don’t check the basket after a month, just give it all away—don’t bother opening the container.
- HIGH-QUALITY FABRICS AND MATERIALS
A piece of good fabric can transform the perspective of your living space. Choose a bold colour that matches the colour of your apartment. It can also be eye-popping if you introduce an unexpected colour like pink or even a sunset shade of yellow.
An affordable way of incorporating high-quality fabric is using linens and weaves on pillows and as your bed covers.
How do you feel about these hacks? Which one will you be incorporating in your apartment?
