Affordable Tips to Elevate Your Home Décor for a Luxurious Look
How to get that beachy cottage feel to your stairs DIY style
If you’re hoping for a way to glam up your bare stairs, you may want to consider adding a stylish stair runner. At the very least, you should consider a fresh stain or paint on your stairs. This allows you then to be able to secure a mesh net in the center of your steps once the paint has dried. Replacing it: Lastly, take a staple gun and staple the net of your stair runner right to your stairs.
Style your stair runner with nautical inspired runners if you are going for a beach cottage look.
Easiest Way to Update The Fireplace
If you are lucky enough to own a house that has a fireplace in it, there is a good chance your home is already looking pretty classy! But if your fireplace is dirty or old, chances are it is not giving off the appearance you desire. Like to the left of that image, the fireplace looks a bit pathetic. It’s a bit burned out or frayed. If your fireplace looks like this, then start with cleaning it.
Afterwards with a little bit of molding, laminate ceramic tile, fresh paint, and some appropriate accessories you may turn it into a more up-to-date looking area. You would find it shocking how fast you can transform your fireplace.
How to Make a Batten Board Wall (It Is Much Easier than It Looks)
Check out this stunning board and batten wall and the difference it makes in this bedroom! As long as you have an eye for creative construction, you can build the design and use pretty much any form of wood to bring it to life. Now that you have your materials, measurements, and your design, it’s time to get to work. Batten Wall — A lick of fresh paint once you have a coat installed.
Another neat aspect of batten walls is that they not only give you a nice dressed up statement wall in whatever room, they can also function as a headboard if you like.
Repurposing old bed sheets made easy.
Curtains and blinds can be ex to the API. However, if you have rooms that have a lot of glass, you are going to want to have the option of turning it off — particularly if you’re neighbors overhang your home or if the windows are arranged in such a way that they bake the room like an oven! But, if you’re really not up to buying a tablecloth, and you have some old bed sheets lying around, try that instead, as seen here.
If you want to recreate this in the spring and give it that airy, glamorous style, use your own bed sheets to cut slits at the top where there’s a thicker border to form tabs big enough for you to slide a curtain rod through.
For a Luxury Look, Give Any Space a Bold Paint Treatment { via huffpost }
If you want a mansion-feel, shabby chic, traditional old-worldy vibe sometimes a accent wall with a marbling paint style, or even a ceiling will do the trick. Luckily, replicating this paint job is far easier than you would imagine. Hey guess what, you can get going with some latex, acrylic paint and a sponge. Then with all these the tools, paint your wall with base color that you like and let it get dry.
Then use this color and blend it with a white. Step three — cut some chunks from your sponges, dip the sponge in the mixture, and gently dab the paint on your base coat.
Upgrade The Bathroom For That Hotel-Feel
This is your spa, a place away from the outside world where you can regroup, recharge and revive. I mean who can resist a few candles, a nice book, and a nice warm bubble bath? But how can you unwind when your bathroom is unattractive? So take a page out of this example of before and after. Add a little two tone paint with white bold border around your mirror and you will be well on your way to giving your bathroom a makeover.
And if you have extra wall space, a couple of floating shelves are a bonus for storage. If your bathroom is crawling with junk, this is a brilliant notion.
How to give a room an expensive feel ↆ Change Lighting Fixtures
When we evolved a room, oftentimes the lighting fixture stays the same. All-too-often, there is quite a vintage feel to these, especially if the original design was made a while ago. Which is why replacing your light fixtures with something a little more modern or quirky is a really good way to add some pops of colour into the room. For example, check the example in the photo. Going from a dreary lamp to a lovely mason jar light fixture.
Or, you can DIY it by cutting a hole in the top of the mason jar and then using the existing washer and bolt to attach the mason jar to the lighting fixture. Simple, right?
Even the not so fancy parts of a room go fancy with veneer accents.
Adding life and texture to a basic wall is sometimes all you need for the whole aesthetic of a room to be elevated. Thankfully, it is not as difficult and costly to accomplish as you might assume. Now this is where choosing the proper veneer is golden – perhaps one with brick, stone or marble effect? If you are trying to add some veneer accents to a room (as seen here), all you need to do is trace the outline of where you would like the veneer to be placed on the wall.
You then use these measurements to cut the veneer and glue it down. And then ta da — a beautiful wall accent, all created with a few hours of effort.
Pinterest-Perfect Look: Stick On Flooring
Wow, oh wow. Note the transformation of the entire look of this toilet with stick on flooring. Stick-on tiles are a far more affordable option than real tiles and are also quite simple to install. And thus perhaps the ideal next project for diehard DIYers willing to tackle this type of flooring. So if your bathroom needs a little riffing, pop down to your local hardware for some snazzy looking adhesive vinyl tiles.
Next spread out your tiles on the floor and plan your installation. Now, when you are prepared to, put them down over your present flooring (assuming that opposite it isn’t flooring covering!)., and you’re good to go!
Choose Low-Cost Floor Choices That Don’t Seem Inexpensive
Anyway, ripping up your old carpet and buying and installing real wood flooring can seem like a lot of time and effort and, most red flags original, money. Now, for decades wooden floors have been said to add sophistication and chicness – and that doesn’t seem to be changing in the near future just yet. So if this is a look you want to achieve in your house, but cannot afford 100% wood floor covering, plastic imitating timber grain is an excellent option.
There isn’t enough time to go through every step you require to end up with the look that’s in the photo. However, with some research and good wooden-style laminate, you are undoubtedly going to transform whatever space you are laying it in.
Add Designer Flair with Some Door Dresses
Whether they are connected to your closet, or not for that matter, doors can be boring. If you want your doors to look a little fancier, then it is time to clothe your doors. For example, if you want to get that trendy barn look, a laminate with a wood theme (like in the image) and diagonal wooden details can be used to give the finishing touch. Then get some paint; typically, tones of white or pale grey work very well.
Finally, if you have a little more dosh to blow and fancy a complete finish, you can fit a look-in-yer-leg-a-driven-hatch handle. The DIYer is using black in the pictured look that we think looks fab!
I Had No Idea Updating the Counters Was so Simple
If your home is an older one soaked in brown or avocado controversy the rooms were of the 70s, then you stand an excellent opportunity of your counters needing upgrading. If you want to look like this echo of beauty of the photo, then you should do a lot of things. If your counter has a sink in it, first you will have to sand it and paint it – probably white.
Ditto the other half of the counter. If the rest of your room is this old as well, so it is best to color the left hand of the room with a color palette that matches.
These Plinth Blocks Add That Charismatic Touch We Never Knew We Needed To Decorate An Entire Home
Eventually it is normal for those joints to separate in between your skirting and doorway structure. This is especially typical of properties located in seasonal climate. While these gaps may be small the majority of the time, they are still the reason your house looks a little behind the times, and tired. Luckily, we have fairly simple and cheap and quick solution for that. All you need to do is buy a plinth block. Next, place a piece of the plinth on the gap so you can judge the size.
Step 5: Trim, sand the edges, and paint the block to be the same color as your molding and trim. Then when you are ready you have to fix the block.
Framing Electronics Makes Everything Look Like You Intended It
Not all interior design upgrades require a complete overhaul of every room in your home. Sometimes you just need to class up what you have a bit to give your decor a little shine, not a complete facelift. For example, take the image above. Stock TV on the mantle here (also pretty boring) But there’s a set screen in a frame that can be installed to which makes the TV more premium entertainment system looking.
Wood texture is also used in this example because the mantel itself is wooden. It may be prudent to select a material for your frame consistent with the elements that already inhabit the room, resulting in a more cohesive, polished look.
The Roman Blind: A Must-Have Item For Interior Designers
If your fabric blinds are a little blah and you’d like to make them over, try turning them into Roman blinds. You will be stunned at how easy this is to get done and how much this can also enhance the aesthetics of your room. Just get a scissor and then cut the little cables. Third, take some of the blinds and meticulously set them together and sew them into pouches.
And there you have it – you should be left with some lovely looking roman shades when you’re done. The example here is quite a statement with bold stripes, but this style can work equally as well with more understated fabrics.
Remove Cabinet Doors To Open Up The Space
If your kitchen is fairly modern, as well as the closet doors were hung up properly, you may be able to take off your closet doors to the sight of a lot more area. Here, the DIYers skipped the doors of the upper cabinets, so their collection of colorful mugs and bowls are on display. They’ve similarly spruced up the other bottom cabinets with a coat of new paint.
The bottom cabinet doors now sport a trim from molding, they even threw a pretty rug in for good measure. So, we consider this DIY project to be an all-around win!
Rugged Walls will Turn Your Home into a Hotel
Creating an accent wall can be done in so many different ways, paint, wallpaper, vinyl, for starters! However, here, the DIYer has repurposed old pallets as an accent wall. If you want some rustic chic in your interior design without the major dollars, this DIY must be in the mix. It is also an amazing choice for anyone who wants to incorporate more color and texture into the scene.
First measure the wood then stain it with any color that you think will go with the rest of your decor. And then when happy with its appearance mount it to the wall.
Get Industrial Countertops at a Fraction of Their Actual Cost
Industrial chic is a popular trend right now. Therefore if you want to take a peek of this interior design trend without go all in, you could change things up on your kitchen countertops with a concrete and satin finish. If you’ve got linoleum already on your countertop, you’re going to have to strip it off. After that, you’ll have to prepare a concrete mix and apply a thin layer of it on the countertop and let it dry.
Afterward, level the gangue blend by sanding it down. Finally, apply several coats of a staining finish. That’s it! You have to take a moment to appreciate your shiny new countertop.
The Pegboard: Why High End Interior Designers Are Obsessed With It
Now, if you like a more rugged appearance but create more storage area, you may want to create out of pegboards. Pegboards: these guys are cheap. Simply buy them in the size that you require, and trim them down to size. Finally attach them on the wall(s) you prefer. They sport holes in them so that once they’re up, you can insert pegs and affix shelves to them. Or hang things like plants that decorate the space. For Shears/Curtains if you want to makeover your space with a personalized look, it is very excellent choice.
We adore this aesthetic for how stylish and contemporary it is. Overall, it adds a really trendy and expensive feel to your home as well as some great storage space to help with the clutter – win win!
Corbels & Wood Under Countertops Just Looks Like Expensive
You may have a posh breakfast island and a few stylish counters, but feel that they might need a bit more dollup. If you do, you may use wood boards and a couple of corbels to elevate your sides, as in the photo. Simply measure, cut, and install wooden planks underneath your island—or under your countertop. Then attach a proper corbel at the sides.
This project should be completed with a paint. Our favorite is the pale green shown here. Particularly, but, you can be needing to pick a specific shade of reins which complement the color palette you have available.
From Spare Door To Furniture
Many of the projects on this list involve removing doors from their hinges. Therefore, if you have a spare door laying around – do not throw it away. Instead, salvage this bonus door and give it a creative repurpose; like turn it into a little shabby chic furniture! All you have to do is put a few layers of white paint on the door and let it dry. Then just sand to obtain that distressed appearance so sought after.
Give it a distressed finish, bolt on some antique ironwork and matching hooks and, boom, a beautiful entryway nook. This is a great project if you’d like an eye catching piece of furniture for a room.
Stencil and Paint The Tiles
Rather than having your floor all one solid boring color, you can stencil a design onto your floors to liven them up a bit. We recommend waiting for your floor to dry after painting it a neutral color to get the most use of this trick. Then find a pattern you like — there are more than you can count online — and chalkboard paint it onto your floor in layers.
If you are looking for inspirations of which patterns you can stencil on your floor — this is the image. This is super classy, and the black and white contrast is simply love.
Wall Sconces
Note: This is a DIY project that requires more time and energy and above all knowledge of electrics compared to the other suggestions provided here. Because of the image and the subtitle you probably already guessed what we are talking about and yes we are installing wall sconces. We believe wall sconces are special and they give it a charm — some even need some mood lighting such as a living room, right up our alley? They are a little tricky to install though, but you can DIY it for sure.
However, we lack the space to explain step by step exactly how to go about doing this. However, fear not, as there are loads of YouTube tutorials and blog posts to help guide you in the right direction!
Spray Furniture Frames
Playing with metallics — especially brass, copper and gold — is one of the fastest, most affordable and easiest pulls to upgrade one element of your design. The good news is that you don’t have to run out and purchase metallic furniture to hop on board this trend. Instead, pop out to your local hardware store and grab some metallic spray paint. After that, spray frames of your furniture and let it discharge.
As the above image shows, this works beautifully with coffee tables, and side tables. This is a great touch with gold and sets into the background that already exists.
Floating Shelves
We’re obsessed with floating shelves. They’re classy yet functional — it’s literally a win-win! Of course, they do look good in just about any of your rooms of your home – bathrooms, bedrooms, home offices, living rooms, etc. Either way, find some reclaimed wood or antique metal and these will add a touch of personality and luxe. The most amazing thing about this project is that it is cheap and quick to implement as well.
After purchasing/making your racks, utilize a spirit degree to guarantee you are repairing them directly. Then attach the shelves with nails or glue. And that’s it — pretty simple, no?
Treat The Front Door To a Fresh Coat of Paint
We know this is a no-brainer, but we rarely think about our front doors — which is insane, because they’re one of the first elements you and your guests see when entering your house. However, as this image so perfectly illustrates, the only thing a property needs to boost its curb appeal is a lick of paint on the front door. Of course, if you’re a little daring you can even change the colour!
To get started on this project, strip any paint on the door, sand it, apply primer, and paint away. Simply, donot forget to tape near the edges of the to prevent splashes.
Spruce Up The Air Vents
When it comes to design, those small touches are what can take everything up a notch — and your air vents are no different. The unfortunate reality, however — as evidenced by that depressed air vent to the left in the photo — is that most wind up discarded. Unattended air vents can get a little grungy and raggedy, killing the flow of an otherwise potentially very picture perfect room. The solution? For instance, you can build a wooden air vent like this DIY project below.
You could quickly create something similar to the above with a few planks of wood and a lick of paint to complement the rest of the room. It looks so much slicker!
Marbleize The Countertops
What could be more luxurious than marble, anyway? It is one of those stones we immediately think of luxury and class. For example, suppose your counters are made of vinyl. If they do, then they can seem rather dull and be in need of a bit of sprucing up. If this is resonating with you, then you will be happy to learn that you can easily paint your counter so that they look like marble. Pretty neat, right?
There are actually whole DIY kits for stuff like this. You’re almost certain to find one working at your neighborhood hardware store or, if not, at Amazon. And then follow the instructions – easy!
Revamp The Door Handles
You don’t always have to do something dramatic even to refresh your interiors. Somtimes just changing your door knobs will do the trick. Whether you choose something a little more modern or lean toward an older style, this will be one way to make a statement to your door. Just remember the energy of the room. Anything you choose must fit the theme otherwise, it may come off as mismatched.
Unscrew your current door handle and switch it with what you’ve selected. Simple! Take a look at the contemporary gold door knob in the image below! From you have no idea where to start with this project — use this for inspiration!
Utilize Upholstery
This has a bunch of ways that you can use upholstery to do some interior hardening. In this particular example, participants have made over their closet door with upholstery. It is an amazing, fresh approach that can actually enhance the appearance value of your bedroom. They have not only changed the entire door appearance, they have also removed the door handle and instead of a handle they placed a door knocker, just like you would on a front door!
This project looks really complicated, but, actually, it is simpler than it looks. As a first step, remove the door from the hinges. Then brush on some fabric glue, stick on your selected textile and cover with some vinyl.
