Frugal Luxury Is A Hot New Décor Trend – Here’s What You Need To Know About It

[dropcap1]T[/dropcap1]he idea of frugal luxury is simpler than it sounds: you don’t have to spend a lot of money to make your interiors look elegant and luxuriously comfortable. All you need to do is be creative with what you decide to bring into your home. Sounds easier said than done? Here are some tips to help you get started.

1. Upcycle Old Into New

You can easily glam up old furniture and décor items with a bit of upcycling. Repaint or reupholster them and you’ll have brand new and gorgeous pieces for your home without the hassle of having to replace them with store-bought ones.

2. Get Fresh With Colour

Don’t get stuck in the same colour palette! Branch out with some new and interesting ideas. Instead of pairing fuchsia with beige, combine it with aquamarine for something much more striking. Instead of mixing navy blue with white, replace white with yellow. See how that makes your home pop? A bit of colour goes a long way to completely change the personality of a space.

3. Minimise Your Space

Instead of cluttering a mantelpiece with lots of ornaments, choose two or three that really make a statement. Less really is more – it looks more stylish and elegant, while bringing home your personality. Think of photos of homes that look really gorgeous and luxurious. They tend to have less in them. They focus on clean lines and avoid clutter. Having a minimalist design in your home also enables you to prevent purchasing too many décor items in future. You’ll be much more frugal, which will save you money and result in a more appealing interior design.

4. Use Lighting In New Ways

Make sure you bring as much light into your home as you can, such as with the use of see-through curtains. Then, think about what you want light to bring alive in a room. If you have patterned wallpaper or beautiful piece of art on the wall, wall-mounted lights can illuminate it, which looks really appealing. Pendant lights can be placed above coffee or dining tables where they have a practical function while also being stylish. Just by changing where your lamps and lights are in the room can make it look more luxurious. An expert trick is to switch your lightbulbs for low-wattage soft pink to create a warm, elegant touch.

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