Luxury on a Budget

We all love the elegant and luxurious homes that we see on interior design programmes and glossy magazines however some of those rooms have budgets that would have our bank accounts crying in despair! But fear not! High street stores and brands have become extremely good at copying the looks and style of the high end designers to provide us with accessories and decor that allow us to create LUXURY ON A BUDGET.

Wallpaper is a great way of creating an air of glamour and refinement in a home interior and can be used to set the overall theme and style of your chosen room. To recreate the exquisite opulence and flamboyance of period style homes, why not opt for a flocked or embossed wallpaper design featuring classic floral patterns or baroque and rococo designs that will create a focal point within your home. For an air of modern luxury then choose a monochrome wallpaper featuring cityscapes such as Paris, Rome, London or New York that will look great in a neutral or minimal home interior.

Faux furs and metallic cushions are a sure fire way of creating a glamorous and opulent finish in your chosen room and can be accommodated into both modern and traditional homes. For a light and illuminating design adorn a plain, crisp white cotton bed set with some white and grey faux fur cushions and a selection of pale pink pastel satin and silver sequined cushions that will look great layered against your main pillows. This can be further accentuated with a faux fur rug that will create warmth and style within your home. Velvet curtains are a staple feature of luxury homes and create a rich and expensive feel when hung in large swathes along a window area and tied with classic tasselled tie backs, beads or filigree metal holders for a classic period style finish.

A luxurious interior finish can be achieved by selecting the correct furniture for you chosen interior style. With such a wide variety of designs available at fabulously low prices on the high street, you can create an expensive feel without breaking the bank. Mirrored furniture is a great choice for creating a luxurious ambiance in the home; it creates a sense of space and light and adds some glistening glamour to any room of the home. You can add to the metallic ambiance by accessorising the room with plain white and chrome accessories for a sleek and contemporary finish. For a more classic design then why not select some French carved, painted furniture in soft white or black or shimmering silver and gold for added period style opulence. These can be paired with a striking crystal effect chandelier which will take pride of place in the centre of the room and some classic candelabras and gilded picture frames to create a palatial feel within your chosen room.

For more ideas on creating a luxurious interior on a budget, take a look at our latest Pinterest board - Pinterest - Luxury on a Budget.