“A designer knows when he has reached perfection not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antione de Sainte-Exupery
There are many ways to make your interior look richer without spending a lot. Usually, all you need to create a rich-looking space is to simplify your styling – “Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication” (Leonardo Da Vinci).
Altogether, these 35 secrets make the only secret, but a big one – less is usually more. One chic piece will make your interior look more elevated than an abundance of lower-quality items. Give the unique things more air to breathe so they can really stand out and shine.
Keep in mind that the rich interior assumes a large area. But if you do not have one, you can do some tricks that visually make your room bigger.
Also, don’t think too much about the latest trends for two reasons:
- “Good design doesn’t date.” – Harry Seidler
- “Be faithful to your own taste, because nothing you really like is ever out of style.” – Billy Baldwin
“Make your home as comfortable and attractive as possible and then get on with living. There’s more to life than decorating.” – Albert Hadley.
35 Secrets to make your interior look richer
1
Say no to clutter
Start by getting rid of the things you no longer want or use. Introduce as many closed shelves as possible. All stylish and expensive interiors are about less than more.
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris
2
Ditch everything you don’t like or need – without a doubt
Remove all the things and pieces of furniture that you don’t really like and really need. Give your room more air for unique items to breathe so they can really stand out and shine.
“A designer knows when he has reached perfection not when there is nothing left to add but when there is nothing left to take away.” – Antione de Sainte-Exupery
3
Keep it clean
Can you imagine rich interiors with dirty floors or dusty furniture? And it’s not about how it looks; cleanliness is the key to your overall health.
4
Make it clear and simple
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” – Leonardo Da Vinci
5
Pay attention to small details
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” – Charles Eames
6
Live the walls alone
Often, the walls without any decorative pieces or wall art look richer and more elegant. This simple approach will do the trick.
7
Mix furniture of different designs and styles
No furniture sets or identical chairs! Mixing wooden chairs with plastic ones is a fashionable technique that designers use to make expensive interiors.
8
Use contrasts
Black and white, wood and plastic, silk and velvet, or sweeping lines and geometric shapes give a touch of glamour to any room. Place two or more elements that have opposite characteristics together and enjoy the result.
9
Try monochrome interior
The monochrome interiors are never boring: if nicely done, they look more striking and rich.
10
Go bold with large-scale wall art
No itty bitty small art pieces. Go big and bold! For an elegant look, always opt for large-scale wall art.
11
Paint doors a contrasting color
Instead standard white, paint your doors a different color.
12
Get white removable sofa covers
Removable white sofa covers are another life saver because they can be bleached and come out looking like new after every wash.
13
Use rugs
Rugs are the easiest and simplest way to give a lift to your interior. Boho or rustic, light-colored or dark, bamboo or faux fur – no matter their textures or patterns, the rugs will drive your decor scheme to the upper level.
14
Rearrange your decorative pieces
Moving around your decorative pieces is a design trick that can give your interior instant update. And it’s 100% free.
15
Incorporate vintage items
Being fashionable in the last century, a vintage rug from your grandma house or an old copper lamp will immediately add gloss to your interior.
16
Make a statement wall
When three walls in the room are painted in neutral shades, the one that is decorated with wood, wallpaper or removable mirror stickers always generates wow-effect.
17
Laminate your wall
Putting laminate that mimics the natural color of wood on the wall, or a part of it, is an excellent way to make your interior look richer and elegant. And no need of big investments!
18
Mix textures, styles and colors
Designers know that the interior looks really expensive when different elements are mixed up in it. The trick is to do it with measure and taste. Try adding a Turkish rug with a wooded arm chair and metal accessories. Add some throw pillows in various textures such as silk and velvet to round out the look.
19
Go for natural wood
Incorporating natural motifs is the latest trend in interior design. Nothing is more associated with a fresh forest, a pier on the lake, a cabin in the countryside than wood. Natural wood works equally well in modest and luxurious interiors of any style. It adds a sense of warmth and character into a living space.
20
Try concrete
Even the most “masculine” concrete interior can and should be cozy and psychologically pleasant. When softened by natural wood, rounded upholstered furniture, velvet textiles, fur, or leather, it always looks elegant, stylish and rich.
21
Turn the lights on
Lighting is one of the most important concepts in a space, and one that’s often overlooked. Introduce distinct lighting. Install bright LED light bulbs instead of the dim ones. A couple of new inexpensive floor lamps can make your interior look expensive.
22
Let natural light come in
Nothing could be better for any interior than natural light. Let your room decor be done in soothing shades and with just one or two accessories – the light will do the rest! No curtains required!
23
Paint the walls and ceiling in the same color
Painting the walls and ceiling in the same color blurs the boundaries of the room and visually increases its size. However, be cautious with bright colors – they can cause claustrophobia.
24
Decorate with plants
Putting fresh flowers in a vase or large plants in stylish pots is a well-known trick that instantly turns any room into the better one.
25
Give your home a touch of gold
Don’t limit your imagination – you can add a touch of gold to everything from decorative objects to furniture, wall coverings, mirror frames, or curtain rods. Gold is a perfect accent that gives the whole space a strong and elegant vibe.
26
Use gold spray paint
Gold spray paint is the easiest way to add glamour to your interior. A single coat can take picture frames, vases, or furniture legs from bland to beautiful.
27
Add moldings
Moldings add a finishing touch of sophistication and have always been associated with rich homes. Ask some of your friends with decent DIY skills to do it for you.
28
Try matte dark colors
Sometimes, even a small apartment looks richer and larger not with white, but with dark walls. When dark color palettes are executed properly they are stylish, rich, and larger than life. You’d never be able to achieve this effect with a lighter shade. Make an inventory of what you have and buy a can of paint. You can transform the space in just a day
29
Paint the wall and a piece of furniture the same color
Painting the wall and a piece of furniture the same color is an unusual technique that will make your interior look richer and visually larger.
30
Get a large mirror
The rule is: the larger the mirror, the richer the space. An oversized mirror is a cure-all remedy and the main component of rich interiors. It is a cunning way to deceive the eye – it visually doubles your space.
31
Introduce a knitted sofa throw
From small kitchen accents to oversize living room throws, knit accessories make homes extra stylish and a lot cozier.
32
Incorporate one but unusual piece
Don’t focus on buying many expensive things; concentrate on just one but impressive detail. It can be a DIY large-scale abstract poster, elegant wallpaper (just one wall is enough to paste over), a high quality removable sticker, a unique sofa cover knitted by you, or … whatever.
33
Keep your bedding fresh
No ratty towels and stained sheets! If your beddings look tired, do yourself a favor and get new ones. You deserve it!
34
Use maximum closed shelves
Go for the maximum closed shelves. If you can’t, make your open shelves half-empty. The fewer things in sight, the more spacious the room looks.
35
Introduce orchids
Nothing makes the room more sophisticated and stylish like orchids. “Lord Illingworth told me this morning that there was an orchid there as beautiful as the seven deadly sins.” ― Oscar Wilde.
And always remember these decorating rules:
“Decorating golden rule: live with what you love.” – Unknown
“If you want a golden rule that will fit everything, this is it: Have nothing in your houses that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful.” – William Morris
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