When decorating your new home (or even if it’s simply just time to revive the look), we all want THAT look. The look I’m referring to is the expensive, luxurious look that makes the living room feel clean, rich, and refreshing. The simplest changes can make a huge difference in the way a room is viewed. And don’t worry, there are plenty of decorative items that will fit perfectly with any décor style to make your living room look and feel expensive. To point you in the right direction, I am showing you different items (and ways) to give your living room a luxurious appearance!
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Accent Wall
From experience, a nice accent wall will always be an eye catcher, especially if it’s a color or pattern that goes well with your furniture. An accent wall is typically one wall of a different color or material than the other walls. It gets rid of the typical standard white wall and brings life to your living room even before putting up wall art.
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Pirum Yellow Pear Floral Fruit Wallpaper (Right)
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Art
If your apartment complex does not allow you to paint a beautiful accent wall or if you simply do not want to paint one, framed wall art will be the best option. There are different styles of art to fit your interior design type. For an example, the above painting would fit perfectly in a Victorian or vintage styled home!
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The Belated Party on Mansfield Mountain (Left)
Art Students (Right)
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Coffee Table Décor
There are many ways that your coffee table can assist in making your living room look more expensive. Adding decorative pieces or candles are a couple of ways to give this look, read more about coffee table décor in 7 Gorgeous Ways To Decorate Your Coffee Table.
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Bistro Tile 24k Gold Accent Halloween Vanity Tray (Left)
Dachshund Bronze Metal Decorative Object (Right)
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Decorative Couch Pillows
Adding decorative pillows to your couch can either make your home look expensive or tacky. To achieve the look of luxury, try adding decorative pillows that match the color scheme and style of your living room. Having too many pillows that are different sizes or different colors (depending on what style you’re going for) or too many pillows in general may not be ideal for an expensive look.
Where to buy:
Veola Cotton Pillow Cover (Left)
Carlus 20″ x 14″ Throw Pillow (Right)
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Plants
There are certain types of plants that can make your home both expensive yet unique and that is, artificial or real trees and large plants! I, myself, have an artificial tree in my home and this is the first thing my guests notice in my living room. Large plants bring a natural elegance to your home and adding LED string lights to the tree for the evening amplifies this look!
Accent Furniture
If you’re looking for ways to have your living room stand out, accent furniture such as an accent chair or love seat is a great option. When you look at luxury interior designs, most of the time the furniture isn’t bought as a set. You may see a different texture, shape or colored chair which keeps the living room from looking bland. If you’re planning to buy new living room furniture and have your eyes on a matching furniture set, add a unique recliner or loveseat instead!
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Pull-Up Shearling Lounge Chair Model 1321 by Paul McCobb (Right)
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Chandelier
This goes without saying, chandeliers automatically make almost any place look luxurious. If you’re ready to completely change the look of your living room or any room from traditional to luxury, swap out your ceiling fan for a chandelier and immediately achieve this look!
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Poppy Chandelier (Left)
Romilly Tiered Chandelier (Right)
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Lamps
If you’re not interested in installing a fancy chandelier or if you have an apartment that does not allow any major adjustments, adding a stylish floor lamp or table lamp will be just fine.
Rugs
Whether you have hardwood floors or carpet, putting down the right rug will upgrade your living room from regular to luxurious. Having a rug that is too small for the area makes it look like the rug was just thrown there at random, as if it shouldn’t be there. When adding a large rug, the most common placement is adding just the two front couch or chair legs on the edge of the rug making the area look cleaner and organized.
Where to buy:
Anette Block Striped Rug (Left)
Fernanda Flatwoven Rug (Right)
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Vases
Stylish vases, big or small, would be a great touch to your living room if you are adding plants or any décor (pampas or faux branches). Huge vases (used for faux or real trees and large plants) that coordinate with your living room style or small vases that go on your end tables or coffee table always adds class to the living room. Choosing a stylish vase is like choosing an art piece for your living room.
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Cusco Textured Black Terracotta Vase Wide (Left)
Orson Grey Terracotta Vase (Right)
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End Tables
The perfect end tables would be ideal for the luxurious look, especially if you prefer table lamps over floor lamps. You can add your end table as accent furniture which gives a uniqueness to the living room. Start thinking of your furniture as works of art and you will see the difference in the style!
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Narrow End Side Table with Drawer and Storage (Left)
Koa Acacia Wood Side Table (Right)
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Candle Holders
This makes all difference when incorporating elegant candle holders in place of the standard glass that comes with the candle. Try replacing regular candles with a decorative candle holder instead and immediately have your living room looking luxurious. Check out 32 Stunning Candles and Candlesticks To ‘Cozy’ Your Home for more candle holder ideas!
Where to buy:
Tall Black Cast Iron Taper Candlestick Holders Set of 3 (Left)
Handmade Ceramic polka dots Candle Holder (Right)
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Bar Cart Décor
If you have a bar cart in your home, having the right décor will achieve the expensive look. Replace your liquor bottles with a beautiful decanter instead. It’s great for non-alcoholic beverages as well!
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Crystal Whiskey Decanter Set (Left)
Irish Cut Crystal Whiskey Decanter Set with 2 Old Fashioned Glasses (Right)
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Faux Fur
I can’t speak for everyone but, when fur is added to a room, it easily makes the room look…..rich! Placing faux fur as a rug or adding a faux fur throw on your couch will provide the expensive style you are looking to achieve.
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Farleigh Double-Sided Tan Faux Fur Throw Blanket (Left)
Dorian Brown Faux Fur Throw Blanket (Right)
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Curtains
Adding curtains automatically bring your windows to life, but there is a correct way to do this. Make sure to get the right sized curtains, as the wrong size will bring attention to the window area in a bad way. Curtains that are too big make the window area look sloppy and curtains that are too small will simply look tacky. Having your curtains start about three to four inches from the ceiling and the bottom of the curtains slightly touching the floor is the ideal size to go for.
Where to buy:
Luxe Linen Blend Woven Curtain (Left)
Pieced Stripe Cotton Blend Woven Blackout Curtain (Right)
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Bookshelves
If you enjoy reading and want to display your books in your living room, having a stylish bookshelf (or mini library) is a great way to keep up with the luxury living room style. To achieve this look, make sure the books are organized and fit well in the shelves. You can go for wooden bookshelves for a classic library look, white to look clean, or metallic for stylish décor.
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Better Homes & Gardens Juliet Narrow Arch Bookcase (Left)
67″ Tall Arched Bookcase Mid-Century Modern (Right)
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