A LUXURIOUS home can be achieved on a tight budget by embracing four design features, says an expert. She shared several little-known interior design tricks for a lavish home. Liv Conlon runs the UK-based seven-figure businesses, ThePropertyStagers which stages 300 properties a year, and coaching company StagerBoss.
The 25-year-old built her brand after decorating a property that her mom Ali was struggling to sell. Having selected the best furniture and accessories, it is sold within three days for above the asking price. The buyer willingly paid an additional sum to keep all the items in the property.
Speaking to The U.S. Sun, Conlon shared affordable tips for homeowners.
Conlon said investing in “extras” that go beyond furniture is a simple way to make homes look expensive on a budget. “Incorporate metallic accents, especially gold in your accessories to create a feeling of luxury, mirrors strategically placed to create depth,” she said. “Colorful pop statement cushions, and large oversized pieces of art that act as focal points of the room.
” She shared advice for where to buy homeware without splashing thousands of dollars. “Buying secondhand from places like Facebook Marketplace will help you secure some great pieces at a big discount, using peel-and-stick wallpaper for accent walls, incorporating plants for a fresh look, and decluttering your home,” she said. Colon listed several common mistakes that can make a home look cheap.
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