When you’re faced with a blank slate to completely transform your home décor, the sheer amount of options available can trigger decision fatigue and designer’s block.
And adding those tasteful luxury touches good taste can be tricky – where do you find the right products, for example? And is less always more with signature styling?
But you should think of your home décor as a golden opportunity to flex your aesthetic muscles, instead of a trap laid by the design police.
If you want to feel like you’re living in the lap of luxury, here are five ways to finesse your home décor – enjoy!
Bored of beige, safe wallpaper choices? Us too – that’s why the amazing, intricate wallpaper designs available from Beut make us want to jump for joy. Instead of wishy-washy colours and nondescript patterns, you can now choose wallpaper covered in colourful renderings of tropical fauna and flora, Art and Craft, Art Deco and Oriental styles. Banish boring wallpaper forever!
Carpets should be cosy, feel fantastic underfoot and look subtly stylish. If you can’t find the finish you like in your local town centre or usual online haunts, it’s worth considering a specialist like Wilton Carpets, who can create a bespoke designs that perfectly suits your taste and specifications. From sleek contemporary styles to amazing artisan distressed looks, these types of customised carpets are instant classics.
Fancy some classy furniture that’s delightfully different but Google is failing you and there’s no specialist store within striking distance? If you like the sound of cabinets, chests of drawers, writing desks and coffee tables in retro Scandi and sleek contemporary styles, SM London is definitely worth a browse on your next cappuccino break.
Another wonderful way to effortlessly add that luxury feel to your home is by mixing and matching fabrics and soft furnishings. Luxury blankets, throws and cushion covers from craft masters like JJ Textile can easily add a creative flourish to any living room or bedroom example, for instance – plus if you pick up a few sets, a seasonal switch up is simple.
Want a few high-end conversation pieces which look beautiful and peak the curiosity of any visitor? You’ll find them with niche dealers such as Hampton Vintage & Antiques Emporium. Their store stocks a stunning range of unique and delicate curios which add a touch of class and a dash of intrigue to any table setting, display cabinet or mantlepiece. If you can’t make it down to their Frodsham-based shop, you can find a selection of their stock on Etsy, where they offer free UK delivery too! When you want to spark some seriously entertaining after-dinner conversation, a selection of these outstanding objects does the trick rather well.
These five ways to finesse your home décor should provide plenty of fuel for thought as you plan your project – have fun bringing your vision to reality and adding that rare sense of nuanced elegance to your abode.