Luxury Home on a Budget  

For a luxurious style home many believe it will cost a fortune however this article will bare to differ. The luxury feel to a home can be achieved within a budget but still hold that impact. It can be in the furnishings, simple flooring ideas, hardware changes or simple window dressings that can make a home pop. Not only do luxury styled homes often achieve a higher rent or sale price they can also create a quiet place you can come and relax in.

Soft Furnishings – Let’s talk fabrics!

Pillows can offer a sense of detailed styling and comfort to your home. Choosing pillows in a size 22 inch or larger adds a hint of grandeur and luxury. Steer clear of the standard 12 – 18 inches. Try Kmart for a cheap budget option of pillows or even target to achieve this styled and luxurious feel. In addition, try and add a throw on to the lounge, creating that inviting yet, on point trend. Rugs, rugs, rugs, this will all depend on the current flooring as to what style and flooring you currently have. A great website that gives you the ability to select a rug, take a picture of the room you want to see it in is :https://missamara.com.au/ .This is a perfect way to see how it will go in your space before you spend the money.

Flooring

Your type of floor covering can either make or break the look of a luxury home. Replacing carpet with lino, tiles or even better floorboards would instantly give your home the luxury feel. Carpets can be hard to maintain and keep clean and fresh especially if you have a lighter toned carpet. Therefore, it can result in look quite an “un-luxurious” look so opting for floorboards or a different type of flooring can definitely help create a luxury style. Getting professional help from a flooring specialist can definitely help the process. Try ‘Choices Flooring’ or ‘Jupps Floorcoverings’ to get some advice. Go and select some samples and sit them in the space. 9 times out of 10 the one you had your heart set on changes once taken home. Sometimes the light changes in the room, or you might think you need a lighter option. It all depends on the space and how it works.

Coloured Tapware

Coloured tapware can make a huge different to the feel in your home! Most contemporary bathrooms have chrome-plated fittings, which of course creates a more modern look. However, currently, the trend is to incorporate fixtures that are more unique and add an interesting layer to your room.

This can be achieved by incorporating tapware and fixtures that are finished with a matt black, copper or brass application. And there’s no rule in mixing finishes. You could easily pair copper tapware with black accessories for a stunning contrast. Bunnings has a huge range of tapware to choose from and on a budget! Trying more independent tapware specialists may cost you a little more however can be worth it as their service and range may be more and what you’re after!

Decluttering and House Keeping

Decluttering and a bit of house keeping every week can make a huge difference to your home. Just a quick a vacuum and dust once a week can clean up your home to enhance the clean luxurious feel. Declutter by hiding your bits and bops in baskets or bowls that are tucked away in shelving or draws. Kmart or Ikea can be amazing for storage items. Have a look online and see what you can pick up to assist in de-cluttering and organization.

Window Dressings

Having no window dressings can make the room look cheap, unfurnished and cold. Making or purchasing fabric curtains to dress your windows can make your home feel more luxurious as it shows off your attention to detail but also making your home feel more cosy and styled. Swap those polyester or wooden venation blinds for cotton, linen or silk curtains to really up the luxurious feel in your home! Spotlight can be brilliant when it comes to material to make your own curtains or pre-made curtains! Check the range out online as well as specials to ensure you can get the best deal for your window dressings.

Lights

The classic down LED lights are very popular and very good at what they do however adding a pendant light in your kitchen, living or dining area can really make the luxurious feel pop! Adding lamps or other sources of light can also really up the light in the room but also the luxurious feel. Walking into a dark room can make you feel unwelcomed and can be a cold feeling however walking into a light room with a feature light can make you feel welcomed and familiar as well luxurious! Bunnings again has a great range of different lights and pendants but don’t be afraid to check out Beacon lighting as their range and prices is not something to be sneezed at!

Luxury Paint

Paint can make a huge difference to how your house is made to feel. By choosing browns, creams, greys and whites as wall colours can really make your home feel luxurious. The “white” feel can promote cleanliness and these particular colours are often used in hotels therefore maybe making your home feel hotel like! By having these more monotone colours it gives you’re the opportunity to use coloured tapware more effectively to really give you that luxury feel. Getting in touch with your local paint store will help you pick the right colour for your home.

All these snippets of advice and tips and tricks can help you achieve luxury on a budget. By scoping out different shops and prices you can make sure you get the best deal for your home.