The Key to Fancy-Online-Looking Home Decor — for Less!
Ever stepped foot into a high-end home decor or furnishings storefront and questioned, Why is this so expensive? The reality is, fabulous interiors don’t have to cost the world! With a dash of creativity, some strategic planning and a few insider hacks, you can create a designer’s dream space — and not the one with the sky-high price tag.
Be prepared to learn some outrageous feats of DIY home decor magic that will leave guests questioning how they achieved such an extravagant appearance with a fraction of the funds!
Painting: Instant Elegance
How to make your home look posh in just in a few hours? A new layer of paint is a true game changer. Use dark, deep colors like navy blue, emerald green, or charcoal gray for classy colors.
Pro Tip: Painter’s tape can be used to create geometric or ombre wall designs for a custom finish that looks much more expensive than it is. This is a trick often used by high-end designers in boutique hotels and trendy lofts!
Crown Molding — A Million-Dollar Look for Less
Nothing says luxury like some crown molding, but did you know that you can even install it yourself thanks to peel-and-stick options? This small detail does wonders to make any space look more tasteful and refined without needing a professional carpenters touch to install.
For a major impact, coordinate your molding with a baseboard of the same material.
Faux Marble Countertops Are the Secret of High-End Homes
Love the look of marble, but hate the price? And faux marble contact paper is the new best thing! Now you can transform countertops, coffee tables, and desks into platforms for beautiful botanicals with this budget-friendly miracle. It’s a design trick used in numerous rental properties to give a luxe feel without making permanent changes.
Case in point: home decor influencer Sarah James covered her old kitchen countertops with a $30 roll of marble adhesive for an Instagram-gorgeous finish!
Replace Hardware with Designer Touch
Replacing cabinet handles, drawer pulls and doorknobs is one of the simplest ways to up your game in your space. Bronze, matte black or crystal knobs can transform a space without breaking the bank.
Pro’s Tip: “Luxury is in the details,’ says Emily Peterson, an interior designer. Even the fussiest furniture can look luxurious (“high-end” is the term people love to use) with great hardware.”
Mirrors: The Magic Wand That Makes Rooms Bigger and Brighter
Mirrors aren’t just for checking your outfit—they can change the whole vibe of your home! A well-placed mirror instantly makes any room feel bigger, brighter and more sophisticated.
Hack: Thrift mirrors and spray-paint their frames gold or black for a chic, vintage-inspired mirror wall.
So-So Flat-Broke Floating Shelves
Floating shelves make any space feel instantly more minimalist and high-end. The best part? Or you can DIY them for way less than store-bought varieties!
Quick Tip: Stack books, vases, and a few statement pieces for that Instagram-perfect shelf styling.
Luxury on a Budget: Saturate with Textiles
Have you ever wondered why those high-end interiors always feel warm and inviting? The key is to layer on textures — faux fur throws, velvet cushions, linen curtains.
Pro Tip: For high-quality fabrics at a fraction of the price, shop at discount stores or thrift shops.
Statement Lighting: The Shining Stars Of Your Home
Light is critical in making or breaking a space. Replace dreary light fixtures with contemporary, chic options like pendant lights or sculptural table lamps.
DIY Hack: Just like a professional, you can spray paint old chrome bathroom faucets and other fixtures with a metallic or matte black finish for an inexpensive upgrade.
Gallery walls: artistically chic in instant decor
Art gives any house character, but original works can run thousands of dollars. The fix? A gallery wall with thrifted frames — other printable art as well as DIY abstract paintings.
Cheap Thrill: Shop online art marketplaces for free or low-cost digital downloads that are just as chic as designer ones.
Greenery: The Budget-Friendly Luxe Refresh
Nothing adds a luxe feel to a space more than a bit of greenery. Big potted plants like fiddle leaf figs or snake plants, or even faux greenery, can instantly enliven your home.
Budget Tip: Instead, look for local plant swaps, a thrift store, or some of the higher quality fake plants that look surprisingly real.
Time to Transform Your Space!
Creating a high-end look does not need a designer budget with these easy and affordable DIY home decor hacks. So get your tools ready and get creative and start making your home right now!
💡 Which one are you going to try first? Show us your DIY cases in the comments and inspire each other to create beautiful spaces on a budget! 🎨✨
