Here are the best simple tips and tricks to make each room in your house or apartment look more expensive.

1. How to Make Your Home Look
More Expensive, Room by Room
Eugene Chrinian

2. How to Make Your Home Look More
Expensive, Room by Room
• You don’t need to be a professional interior
designer or millionaire to make your home look
like it emerged from the pages of a design
magazine. It’s easy to instill a little sophistication
into each room of your house and make them
look more expensive without breaking your bank.
• Whether you’re looking for a few simple fixes or
want to complete larger DIY projects, here are a
number of ways you can make the rooms in your
home look a little more luxurious and expensive,
without actually spending much:

3. Kitchen
• There are several little enhancements that can make your kitchen feel more
refined. Perhaps the easiest way to do a style upgrade is to change the
hardware fixtures. Replacing old cabinet and drawer handles for new ones in
silver, gold, or crystal will automatically create a more expensive-looking
kitchen. You can also try swapping your outdated faucets for new versions for a
fresh look.
• Another way to make your kitchen appear more sophisticated is to mask the gap
between the top of your kitchen counters and the ceiling. A few sheets of wood
can easily close this space, after which you can use molding to create a more
finished look. For another touch of elegance, try overhauling the cabinet faces
with a fresh coat of paint.

4. Bathroom
• You can create a more luxe feel in your bathroom with a few simple changes or
larger projects. Building a frame for the bathroom mirror can instantly create a
more glamorous look; simply purchase flat pieces of wood that will fit the edges
of your mirror and glue or otherwise fasten them together to make a frame. A
fresh coat of paint is all you need to finish the look and make your bathroom
appear more refined than before.
• In addition, wood flooring is not only a tool that you can use to make your living
and dining rooms look more elegant—you can also install them in your
bathroom. Wood floors not only feel and look luxurious, but they can also
increase the value of your home.

5. Living Room
• Though flowers are welcome in any room of the house, a beautiful bouquet can
particularly brighten your living room for barely any cost. Whether you buy a
bunch at the supermarket or order from a florist, you can use flowers to bring a
fresh, natural look into your home. With the addition of a decorative vase or
glass, your bouquets will look even more stunning.
• For a classic formal living room, try simulating the look of paneled walls. All
you’ll need is thin strips of molding to create a framing effect on the walls that
helps the entire room look more polished. If you have a fireplace, you can also
give it a makeover by topping it off with delicate crown molding. When paired
with a similar use of molding where the walls meet the ceiling, your living room
will appear more refined than ever. In addition, a coat of paint on an older brick
fireplace can instantly brighten a room.

6. Dining Room
• One of the best ways to add a bit of luxury to your dining room is to update
your lighting. Replacing an old or worn-out light fixture with a newer model will
immediately add interest and make the room seem more high-end. You can also
add a bit of drama to a chandelier by simulating a ceiling plate. Paint a
decorative serving tray in the same color as your ceiling, and adhere it to the
spot above the chandelier.
• Adding an artistic focal point to your dining room can tie the space together and
make it seem more cohesive. For example, hang a large piece of art on one of
the walls. Instead of buying a pricey painting, purchase some blank canvases
from a craft store and paint them yourself to create a personalized statement
piece. You can also opt for less expensive poster prints and mount them in
inexpensive frames.

7. Bedroom
• Vintage furnishings offer a simple, low-cost way to add a touch of charm to your
bedroom. Whether you opt for an old-fashioned mirror or an antique bedside
table, these pieces will bring an interesting and luxurious element to the entire
space.
• If you’re looking for a more eclectic, upscale look for your bedroom, try mixing
and matching various textures. Incorporate different metals, fabrics, and woods
to create a compelling design aesthetic. Touches of whimsical flair can also help
your bedroom seem more luxe. Accomplish this effect by incorporating pops of
color and texture into an otherwise neutral palette.

8. Patio
• If you don’t have the budget to remodel the entire exterior of your home,
concentrate on making your patio or porch look more elegant. For example, you
can upgrade the design of your entryway to create a dramatic focal point and
add curb appeal. Paint the front door in a dark or richly saturated color and
place planters on the patio and along the front walkway.
• It’s also easy and inexpensive to enhance your backyard patio by adding
decorative lighting. Installing string lighting above your seating area can create
a casual, yet elegant European bistro look. You can also use a number of other
fixtures such as garden spotlights and LED border lights for a more dramatic
effect.