Five Simple Tricks to Instantly Make Your Home More Luxurious

Do you feel like your interior is not quite glamorous enough? Do you want a sophisticated and curated interior? And yet you can’t quite bring yourself to spring for “professional help”? Well, good news. You don’t have to be an interior designer to get the luxurious and polished look you’ve been craving for your home. That’s because we here at Memoky have already learned all the tricks and we are more than happy to share in the spoils (or spill the beans). So we’ve gathered together a quick and dirty guide of some of the most dependable tricks to add panache to your space. With just a few of these simple touches, you can instantly transform your home into something both supremely cozy and eye-catching.

Use a Monochromatic Design

Everyone loves color. But do you love ONE color more than any other? Then this approach is for you. You can instantly add interest and depth to your space by experimenting with monochromatic décor. The secret here is the many colors in one color. That’s right, we mean hues. By layering tone on tone, the textures and lines within the room will pop in an elegant, yet unassuming way. The simple technique to make it work? Lighter tones up top, darker tones near the floor. This instantly resembles the outdoors and gives your space a fresh and open feeling.

Unlike this, where one hue dominates, and it looks almost sci-fi. Cool though.

Layer in Pops of Color

Ok, this one is the opposite of what we just told you. But that’s why these tips will work for you no matter where you are with your decor. There’s no one way to skin a cat. You can transform any space into something luxurious. So if going one color doesn’t work, try another path. In this method, color becomes an accent. This is for those interiors that are too plain. But neutral shades will look brilliant and will work almost anywhere. The secret is to create interest. The special sauce is the pops of bright color, contained, that offset your simple color scheme. In other words, confine your bright colors to accessories and only in small doses. And don’t make it random. Add a few pretty little pops of color to draw attention to the places you value the most.

Or! You can do both at the same time. This requires a little more work but the pay-off is so sweet.

Think Minimalism

The above two illustrate the central tenant of rich interior design simply done. In a single word, I like to call it: minimalism. Now, minimalism often quite easily conjures thoughts of a arduous trip to a boring museum exhibit. Feeling betrayed? After all, didn’t we want glamour and pizzazz – not a red triangle on a single field of color! You might find yourself shouting, “Never, never!”

Hold your horses. My main point here is minimalism in decor has nothing to do with Frank Stella. This is about living, about life, about your space and how you inhabit it. In other words, it is a method that is against clutter. Instead of hording objects in your cave, minimalism as a style is all about intention, direction, and choices. Make decisions. Just a few. Like, throwing away that old sofa.

This works, believe me. After all, haven’t you discovered the more focused you are, the more you realize how simple what you want really is? And that other desires tend to slip away? There are only so many hours in a life. Yet, we as humans seem to know what we want. Make the most of your time and highlight your passions.

Minimalism in design is simple. Because one thing always holds true: the details that you care about, that define your aesthetic, will get utterly lost in a crowded room. Declutter, and emphasize the best your vision has to offer. Direct the attention of your guests. Unabashedly highlight the things you love. You’ve worked so hard to sculpt your most perfect self. So make your space a testament to your by focused attention. That’s right. Minimalism isn’t just about functionality. It is about meaning, which never happens in a vacuum. You have one story to tell them as your guests walk through the door. What is it? The choice is yours – just stay focused. And don’t fall into the trap of thinking more is better.

Arrange Lush Spaces

Alright, enough of all that. I don’t mean to get too heady on you. On to the next trick, which is a little more care-driven, and often a little more posh, or expensive. Again, this follows the blueprint above. Emphasize a single or only a handful of choices. The luxurious approach is never scattershot. It is confidence, a single stroke or gesture. So with each space in your home, add a single opulent accessory at the critical moment. Give it room to breathe. Tight on the budget? Nothing is more opulent than a plant. I know what you are thinking – that is utterly ridiculous! But have you considered a truly elegant planter bursting at the top with an easy to take care of plant? You see, I’m not leading you astray. Ideas like these are brilliant. Pearls are literally dropping out of my mouth.

Not convinced? Sigh. Alright. If a plant is too much, try metalwork. Or a really ornate mirror.

Or … both!

Add In Natural Materials

Have I totally destroyed your confidence in this guide with the comment about the plant? But why? I feel like I need to work harder to convince you that natural materials mean luxury. Really, do not overlook the beauty of nature. Try it for yourself – sprinkle a few natural elements into each room. Here are some touches that will immediately signify a refined sensibility: leather pillows, a marble table top, an ultra-soft knotty knit throw. Little things of these nature might seem simple, but crafts and natural materials have depth. And it is details (in proportion of course) that will bring your space together. And most of all, remember to follow your passion most of all. That is how you will showcase your unique style.