4 simple steps to give your home a “high end” look

Simple decorating hack: Pillows

Throw pillows are a simple but effective way to add style, color, and depth to a room without replacing the furniture.

When choosing throw pillows, select a variety of sizes, shapes, and textures. Then layer them on couches and beds to add character to each room. When layering, start with a larger pillow, such as 26 by 26 inches or 20 by 20 inches. This will be your “anchor pillow.” Then throw on some smaller ones (like 18 by 18 inches).

Make sure to mix a variety of shapes such as square, round, and lumbar pillows. This layering effect instantly adds a luxurious feel!

Interior design tip: Move the curtains

Raise your curtains rods well above your window molding – near the ceiling. This will make your space appear larger, and give a more high-end look to your window dressing.

Just make sure your curtains are the proper length to graze the floor but not pool on the floor.

Home staging strategy: Artwork & accessories

Large-scale artwork and accessories always appear more high end than clusters of smaller objects. This can actually be a cost-effective strategy. A few large pieces can often cost less than lots of small knickknacks.

Focus on finding one large piece for each room. One large canvas will instantly make your home look more high end, unlike three small pictures clustered together on the wall.

Simple remodeling upgrade: Molding

This is the most labor-intensive and time-consuming of the suggestions listed above. But you can add crown molding to a room in a weekend.

Decorative molding can be easy and inexpensive to install. Best of all, it instantly adds a high-end, “custom” look to any room!

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