Oh how the other half live! Well that other half can be you, and you won't need tons of money either. Here are a couple of simple tips to make your home appear more expensive than it really is.
Hang curtains high
Hanging your curtains higher above your window, creates the illusion that the ceiling is higher than it really is, making your space appear larger and grander.
Put a mat underneath your coffee table
Similar to the curtains, placing a large mat under your coffee table, makes the floor appear wider.
Switch up your lampshade
This hack is especially nifty for rented spaces, it's a simple and effective way of changing up a room, without too much expense or work. If you shop around, you'll be sure to find something that won't break the bank.
Keep ugly wires hidden
There's nothing worse than having a big bundle of ugly wires peaking out from behind your television. But never fear, because it's easily fixed. Try storing your monitors in decorative boxes. If that doesn't work, make them into art!
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Create an art wall
Hanging framed pieces of art are a great way of making a room look more expensive than it is. The pieces don't need to be expensive pieces, and in fact, mixing and matching frames and colours will make it look even fancier!
Simplify your styling
Keeping your decor muted and natural can make your home look far more expensive than an over-accessorised space.
Get yourself a bar cart
You know the ones, you always see them on TV shows, where fancy people are entertaining their guests, and pouring drinks from their little bar on wheels. In fact, why not go the whole hog and invest in some glass decanters for your spirits, and wine?
Go with the faux
Fur has a nation divided, but no matter where you stand on the argument, you can posh-up any space with a faux cowhide rug, or faux fur throw. We love this simple IKEA chair, transformed with a simple gold spray paint and faux fur rug.
Related: This extremely simple IKEA hack totally transforms the MALM bed
Incorporate some history
Wether it's a sideboard, an accessory or a piece of art you picked up for a fiver at a flee market; it'll give you home a point of interest and create a 'I picked up this at a flea market at a chateau in France' vibe. Make up a piece of history for it if you want, we won't tell anyone!
