There’s no doubt that designing your home is an ongoing process that evolves both with time and with you. As you get older, your tastes change, your needs change and many times your whole style aesthetic begins to crave a bit more sophistication. From retiring your old tapestry hanging on the wall at the head of your bed, to simply adding a few quick updates that add a touch of luxury, you really can upscale the look of your home without breaking the bank. Let’s break it down: keep reading for 5 ways to add sophistication to your space.
#1. Add some height to your space by mounting curtains higher than the windows. This is an easy trick for adding a little drama by playing a trick on the eye. Think about mounting the curtains as close to the ceiling as possible – this creates the illusion of tall ceilings and large windows.
#2. Spice up the look of your flooring with some area rugs. This actually doesn’t have to be expensive! A few simple, lower-cost rugs can add both drama and warmth to a space, not to mention thoughtful design. Layering a couple of rugs can also bring depth to space that’s both a sophisticated design choice and unexpected. Even a simple, monochromatic sisal rug adds depth and texture.
#3. In the kitchen paint is your best friend. Paint cabinets a neutral, but luxurious tone – like grey or cream, taking something drab and worn to fresh, new and modern. Consider removing a few cabinet doors and painting the inside for some simple, exposed shelves to display your favorite pieces.
#4. Add a selection of throw pillows to bring color and depth into an otherwise bland space. Pillows are one of the easiest solutions when it comes to bringing in pops of color, pattern and texture – especially if you have a long, neutral couch or large chairs.
#5. Flowers! Sounds so simple, right? It is and it’s wonderful. Adding fresh flowers to your home is an easy and inexpensive way to elevate any room in the house because they look great everywhere. On a windowsill in the bathroom, a side table in the living room, the corner of your desk, a nightstand….anywhere really, flowers bring life to a space. Don’t worry about spending loads on fancy bouquets – hit up your local grocery store and separate the flowers into multiple, smaller arrangements of the same color. Add some fun vases to the mix, and you have a win!
Have you given any of these simple tricks a try?
