{"id":19996,"date":"2021-11-02T21:11:45","date_gmt":"2021-11-02T21:11:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=19996"},"modified":"2021-11-02T21:11:47","modified_gmt":"2021-11-02T21:11:47","slug":"cheap-decor-ideas-that-make-your-house-look-expensive-may-fit-any-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justmetalking.com\/cheap-decor-ideas-that-make-your-house-look-expensive-may-fit-any-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheap Decor Ideas That Make Your House Look Expensive (may Fit Any Budget)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

You don’t have to break the bank to give your home a high-end look. These tips below will help you save up and refresh your house \n\n\n\n

Add a Pop of Color\n\n\n\n

\u201cPaint is extremely inexpensive and makes a big difference,\u201d says Keysha Jillian, lead interior designer and owner of\u00a0K. Jillian Designs, based in Tampa, Florida. \u201cWhether you need to tone down a color or add a bold color to liven up your space, color is great for changing the overall feel of a room.\u201d A nice wash of color might only cost around $31.99 for a gallon.\n\n\n\n

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Pick Towels You\u2019re Actually Excited to Use\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s time to get rid of those dingy old bath towels\u2014discolored whites and bleach-stained colors make your space look dirty and cheap. See what else you need to toss, too.\n\n\n\n

\u201cProudly display crisp white, fluffy towels like the kind you would find in a fancy hotel or spa,\u201d says Drew Henry, founder of design firm\u00a0Design Dudes. \u201cThis will immediately trigger a feeling for your guests, and they will have a more luxurious feeling towards the space.\u201d\n\n\n\n

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Swap Out Your Throw Pillows\n\n\n\n

Throw pillows are an easy way to accessorize and brighten a room, whether you buy them or make your own. Jillian says homeowners should throw out their older throw pillows and replace them with bright, fuller pillows\u2014or just buy crisp new pillow covers. \u201cMix and match colors and textures, and blend different groupings,\u201d she says. But more is not better. \u201cThere can be too many pillows, so make sure you don\u2019t go overboard.\u201d\n\n\n\n

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Accent with Accessories\n\n\n\n

Magazines are a great source of home decorating ideas and inspiration for how to accessorize a room. However, homeowners should expect to shop around for a budget-friendly version of anything they see in a design magazine. \u201cAccessories vary significantly in cost, but if you\u2019re looking for a great deal there are plenty of discount home stores that offer stupendous finds, says Jillian. \u201cMy \u2018go-to\u2019 store for a lot of home design items (especially for clients on a budget) is HomeGoods.\u201d\n\n\n\n

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Update Old Fixtures\n\n\n\n

A quick and easy way to decorate on a dime is to update old fixtures, especially in the kitchen. Knobs, handles, drawer pulls, and light switch plates are small, inexpensive details that give your home a high-end sheen.\n\n\n\n

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Add Voluminous Accessories\n\n\n\n

Expensive items tend to have weight and volume to them (that\u2019s why heavier gold bangles appear more luxurious than lighter ones that feel like\u2014and possibly are\u2014made of plastic). Avoid flimsiness at all costs: add an extra panel of curtains to your curtain rod, and search for quality carpets and throw blankets that great to the touch. Additionally, accessorize with weighty accent pieces; vases, picture frames, and ornaments should all feel like they\u2019ve got something to them.\n\n\n\n

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Create Your Own Statement Artwork\n\n\n\n

If your room lacks a preexisting focal point, create one using artwork. One option is to create a multi-panel piece (one picture blown up and printed onto three panels hung next to each other) or a gallery-type display of frames.\n\n\n\n

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Keep Your Home Clean\n\n\n\n

Follow the rule of threes (objects look best when organized in odd numbers, especially threes) and leave a generous amount of white space on your walls and surfaces. When it comes to looking luxe, less is always more. File paperwork out of sight, find a home for everything and clear the clutter.\n\n\n\n

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Pick Basic Bedding\n\n\n\n

You might think deep-hued satins would be key to an expensive-looking bedding set, but keeping it simple will make the room seem bigger since the bed takes up so much space. \u201cKeep the duvet covers white and you\u2019ll instantly feel the lightness of the room,\u201d says Isobel McKenzie, editor of interior design site\u00a0NONAGON.style. Bonus: Whites can handle hotter temperatures, so that deep clean will make sheets look extra-crisp, she says\n\n\n\n

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Up the Fluff Factor\n\n\n\n

An inexpensive throw pillow will seem so much more luxurious when you replace the original insides with a feather insert. \u201cThey just look and feel so much better than foam,\u201d says Cummings.\u00a0\n\n\n\n

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Pick Basic Dishes\n\n\n\n

Shelling out on fine china isn\u2019t the only way to create a stunning table setting. \u201cWhite dishes \u2026 have a low price tag with a high impact,\u201d says Henry. Pair them with gold flatware for a trendy, high-brow look.\u00a0\n\n\n\n

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Show Off Wood Floors\n\n\n\n

Replace carpeting with hardwood floors to make your space feel bigger, suggests Hairston. \u201cCarpet tends to trap in dust and particulates and absorbs moisture which can leave an odor,\u201d she says. \u201cHard surface flooring is easier to clean, is allergy-friendly, and can provide a more updated and modern look to your home.\u201d Layered area rugs will add more visual interest than floor-to-floor carpeting.\n\n\n\n

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Try Luxe Paint Treatments\n\n\n\n

Instead of sticking to interior eggshell paints, opt for a special paint treatment in a few key spots in your home. With finishes like metallic stripes, sandstone, random rectangles, textured sand and brushed suede, to name a few, you\u2019ll create a purposeful and elegant look that will draw the eye exactly where you want it to go.\u00a0\n\n\n\n

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Stick With the Classics\n\n\n\n

Have you ever noticed how most high-end homes are flooded with neutrals? This is because neutrals feel calm and classic. Bring high style to rooms by choosing neutral hues for anything that\u2019s expensive to update, such as floors, fixtures, and upholstery, and using accessories to introduce bold colors and textures; a neutral base lets hotter hues take center stage.\n\n\n\n

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Mother Nature\n\n\n\n

Let a local nature feature that you love, especially one that you already encourage outside your home, like birds, bunnies, herbs or flowers, inspire your entryway design. Use this feature to guide all your entryway d\u00e9cor decisions. Buy wall decor, frames and other compatible entryway items to create a unified space. This helps link your entryway to nature and gives you focus. \n\n\n\n

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Choose a Stylish Rug\n\n\n\n

Don’t skimp on the\u00a0entryway rug. Instead, seek out a charming antique rug that complements your flooring. Or, you may prefer a simpler design or a single, bold color. The key is to avoid a boring “welcome” mat or a rug that screams, “I’m the rug you should wipe your feet on because I was cheap and I’m not very attractive.” Save that for outside, and make a welcoming statement when guests walk inside. If you’d like people to remove their shoes indoors but don’t want to be rude, set up a basket of miscellaneous slippers and keep a few pairs of shoes near it and most guests will get the message.\n\n\n\n

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Small Room Ideas: Choose a Light Color Scheme\n\n\n\n

Dark colors are a no-no in small rooms. As suggested, lighter color palettes cast the illusion of a larger area. Dark color schemes, although trendy and design-friendly, are best used in larger areas. When dark color schemes are used in smaller rooms, it can create a suffocating feeling as though the walls are closing in on what is already a space-challenged room.\n\n\n\n

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Switch Out a Bulb\n\n\n\n

Try a lower-wattage bulb to change a room’s mood. You can go from bright to romantic in moments. Another fun idea is to swap out an old bulb with a new Edison bulb to give your decor a retro spin. Does your favorite lamp need some work? \n\n\n\n

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Hanging Wall Bookcase: Suspended Bookshelves\n\n\n\n

The steel cable and shaft collars add style and strength to this bookshelf.\u00a0Build this simple set of book or display shelves in a single weekend. They’re strong and stylish. By changing materials or finishes you can easily customize them to fit the d\u00e9cor of any room.\u00a0\n\n\n\n

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Natural Brick\n\n\n\n

Exposed brick has long been a coveted accent wall material in old buildings and lofts. The great news is, brick veneer has come a long way and is available in almost any style from modern to antique for a fraction of the price of the real thing.\n\n\n\n

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