{"id":587,"date":"2019-11-05T15:06:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-05T15:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/?p=587"},"modified":"2019-11-05T15:06:07","modified_gmt":"2019-11-05T15:06:07","slug":"how-to-make-your-home-look-expensive-6-top-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fastsalehomes.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-make-your-home-look-expensive-6-top-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make your home look expensive: 6 Top Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you\never wondered how to make\nyour house look more expensive? Whether you\u2019re simply trying to redecorate\nor looking to sell your house<\/a>, glamorising your home can seem like\nan impossible task. But believe it or not, it\u2019s doesn\u2019t have to be hard or break\nthe bank.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take a look\nat our 6 top tips on how to make\nyour home look more expensive in minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remove Clutter<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The first \u2013 and most essential \u2013 tip is to remove any clutter before adding additional items to your home. Your house is never going to look expensive if it is used as a storage room, covered in dirt and random items – no matter how much you spend on decor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want\nyour house to look luxurious, ensure all rooms are clutter-free to create the\nillusion of a spacious abode. After all, remember, quality over quantity. Clean\nout any unnecessary items and decorations that you no longer love or use – this\nwill accentuate the items you do love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add flowers\/nature <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make your\nhome look more expensive it is vital to pay attention to detail. Adding flowers\nis an easy way to make your home fresh and welcoming, whether they are real or\nfaux.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t need to spend a fortune to\ndo this, as a great look can be achieved by simply collecting some nature from\noutdoors. For instance, Autumnal leaves or berries, and delicate Spring\nblossoms can look fantastic when displayed in your home for all to see. You may\nalso want to consider planting your own seedlings or herbs in a pot, and place around\nyour home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fresh flowers can spruce up every room in the house and make your home look considerably more expensive. Try to stick to one colour scheme per room, and supplement with greenery or twigs from the garden for a more designer bouquet look. Alternatively, orchids always look elegant, bloom for a long time and are a relatively inexpensive option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Improve your lighting<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lighting is\nan easy and effective technique to transform your house in seconds. Not only\ndoes lighting make your\nhome look expensive, but it is a great option to add value to your home before selling<\/a>. After all, lighting is one of the\nmost important aspects potential buyers look for when buying a home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arguably, lighting\nin a house is just as important as the d\u00e9cor surrounding it. So, if you want\nyour house to look more expensive, take time experimenting with different\nlights until you find the perfect one. Within every room consider how to\naccentuate the rooms\u2019 decor using lights. For example, if you have artwork\nplaced up on the walls, you\u2019ll want to make sure this is under the spotlight\nand not hidden in the dark. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, it is useful to opt for more elegant light fixtures such as chandeliers to create focal points in important rooms, such as the reception room or dining room. In addition, investing in more unique, eye catching lampshades can instantly make your home look more expensive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Add texture<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding\ntexture is an inexpensive way to create an air of luxury in your home. Simply\nadd small accessories around your house, to instantly make it look more expensive.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Think about\nadding velvet or silk cushions across your sofa that are large in size, as they\nare often deemed more luxurious then smaller ones \u2013 designers making sure all\ncushions are at least 18 inches in height. If you do not want to invest in new\ncushions, try to stuff your current ones with new cushion inners to make them\nlook plumper and brand-new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore,\nplacing throws over chairs is a quick way of making the space more glamourous. Faux\nfur throws are particularly luxurious, and these can be bought on a budget from\nstores such as Home Sense or Ikea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Placing candles on coffee tables or on mantel pieces is an easy way to add luxury into your home. They will not only create a cosy and homely environment; they will also make your house look more visually expensive too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Repaint<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repainting areas\nin your home is an effective technique to make your house look more expensive,\nwhether this be on the interior or exterior of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Add some\nkerb appeal to your home by giving your front door a fresh lick of paint. This\nmake a significant impact and make your house look expensive in minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freshen up your\ninterior by painting the walls of your home, paying careful attention to any\nmarked or faded paintwork \u2013 a given if you have children! When buying paint, bear\nin mind, that matte paint has a popular \u2018flat\u2019 look but can be difficult to\nclean, whereas satin and gloss paint are hard wearing, reflect light and have a\nshinier appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do consider\ncolour carefully, as some colours are considered \u2018warm\u2019, whereas others are \u2018cool\u2019,\nand work best in certain scenarios. For instance, a long narrow room may\nbenefit from a wall painted in a darker shade at the end, to create an \u201caccent\nwall\u201d. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although white walls may look sleek, they can sometimes look too bland and cold. In this case, it is a good idea to add some brightly coloured artwork or furniture to complement it. When in doubt, choose a light \u2018off-white\u2019 colour to make a space feel open, bright and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use Mirrors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

To add glam\nto any room, invest in a luxurious oversized mirror to create a focal point. Simply,\nlean any large mirror against a wall or place them on a mantel piece, to\ninstantly make your house\nlook more expensive, or place a group of smaller mirrors together for a\nsimilar look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will help to open up the room and enhance the room\u2019s lighting, thus creating the illusion of a larger space. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you\u2019re trying to sell\nyour house but are struggling to make it look more glamorous and expensive.\nDon\u2019t panic. Fast Sale Homes buy any house, in any condition, so you don\u2019t need\nto worry about re-vamping it beforehand. Take a look at our website, to sell your house today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Have you ever wondered how to make your house look more expensive? Whether you\u2019re simply trying to redecorate or looking to sell your house, glamorising your home can seem like an impossible task. But believe it or not, it\u2019s doesn\u2019t have to be hard or break the bank.  Take a look at our 6 top tips on how to make your home look more expensive in minutes. Remove Clutter The first \u2013 and most essential \u2013 tip is to remove any clutter before adding additional items to your home. Your house is never going to look expensive if it is […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":594,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to make your home look expensive: 6 Top Tips - Fast Sale Homes<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Have you ever wondered how to make your house look expensive? 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