Creating an elegant atmosphere in your home is a piece of cake – if you have a big enough budget. If, on the other hand, your budget is not too big but you still wish to add a dose of elegance to your interior don’t despair. With just a couple of simple design tricks, some elegant statement pieces and a carefully-chosen color scheme, you can bring your interior to a whole new level.
That said, here are some nifty tips and tricks that will enable you to completely transform your home without breaking the bank. Check them out.
Take things one step at a time
One of the biggest mistakes people make when redecorating their homes is trying to change everything at once. Not only will this require a significant budget but it will also take a lot of time. So, instead of going for an intensive overhaul, go for the room-by-room approach. Of course, you should start with your living room as that’s the part of your home most people will see first. After that, move onto the kitchen, dining room and bathroom. Your bedroom should be redecorated last.
Invest in statement pieces
Making a room feel elegant doesn’t necessarily boil down to spending tons of money on expensive furniture pieces. Instead, you should focus on making the space as minimalist as possible and invest in just a few carefully-selected pieces that will make a statement. For instance, choose a single big piece of wall art and hang it above your sofa. Add some interesting mood lighting so that you can control the atmosphere. Implement other interesting household décor pieces you can find here but make sure you keep things minimal and elegant.
Choose colors carefully
Furthermore, the color scheme you decide to implement in your design will make all the difference. For instance, just a couple of years ago it was a huge trend to choose a single wall in your room and paint it in a vibrant, statement color. But since elegance is the epitome of an evergreen design, you should refrain yourself from this. Instead, you should be focusing more on neutral shades, especially if we’re talking about wall colors. Pure white, off-white and eggshell are just some of the shades that will provide you with a clean backdrop you can later enhance with various accessories.
Accessorize
The accessories you choose to add to your space will be the thing that will breathe life into your interior. Here, you should think in terms of ways you can make your home feel cozier. So, for instance, add a soft woolen area rug as the base of your seating arrangement. Also, get your hands on some throw pillows and blankets. The true secret lies in mixing different textures and patterns that will add some dimension to your space. So, think faux fur, faux leather, velvet and satin contrasted with marble, wooden and metallic surfaces. To make the space feel larger and brighter hang a few mirrors so that the natural light can bounce pleasantly off of them.
Mind the window treatments
Finally, no matter how much hard work you put into designing your interior, do know that the window treatments you choose have the power to entirely make or break the space. For instance, Roman blinds – no matter how stylish – will never make a room feel elegant. Modern – yes, but elegant – not really. So, instead, choose long, heavy drapes made of an opaque yet bright material. For the underlayer, however, go with something sheer, bright and airy to open up the space. If you decide to hand the window treatments as high as possible and you make them floor-length, you will also make your space appear significantly taller.
As you can see, when designing a space that simply exudes elegance the trick is not to overdo it. Instead, it’s all about finding the right pieces that will instantly boost the vibe of the space, adding some pizzazz and style throughout. So, keep these tips in mind the next time you feel like overhauling your interior without necessarily spending a fortune.