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Color Matters
Without a doubt, one way to upscale a home without a lot of money is by painting. That includes both the interior and the exterior. Deciding on a color might be difficult at first, but for long term effect, certain colors can’t help but add a touch of elegance to a home. These include soft, understated hues as well as bold and dramatic colors.
Elegance + Comfort
Another way to add a touch of elegance is with pillows. It doesn’t matter what size, color, or shape, just a few pillows will not only add to your elegance factor but make things more comfortable for you and any guests.
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Opting for Unique
Hardware is almost always the last thing homeowners think of when it comes to redecorating. Fortunately, not only will door pulls and other hardware items kick your home’s elegance up a notch, but it can be done on a budget.
Adding Light
The right lighting touches can add a lot of elegance to a home. This is in dramatic contrast with the inexpensive fixtures most contractors install in a home. Designer light fixtures can add more sparkle than almost any cheap chandelier.
Watching the Details
It’s all in the details. Everybody knows that, but when it comes to decorating a home, very few homeowners practice that philosophy. This is why things like crown molding can add a lot of sparkle to a home. Crown molding functions to bring the walls and a ceiling together, giving them an elegant appearance.
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The Must-Have
Every home has windows. Unfortunately, if there’s one way to make a home feel incomplete and cheap, it’s having inadequate window treatments. Not only do these dress up a home, but they provide privacy as well. Stick with elegant materials such as silk, linen, and cotton. And, if curtains are not your style, try shades or blinds.
Watch the Floor
Wall-to-wall carpeting can be warm and soft, but it can also be very expensive, especially when you try to outfit an entire home. One option is hardwood, which can be classic and elegant at the same time. Real wood can be quite an investment, but it will repay you many times over in the long run.
Adding Sitting Space
Most people will say that investing in new furniture isn’t in their budget, but buying cheap furniture can cost you over time. Buying good furniture can be done within a budget and create an elegant feeling in a home.
Accessorize
Bringing elegance into a home doesn’t require a lot. Usually, all it takes is a few accessories. Not possible? Buy gold. Gold adds an elegant touch to wherever it is, if it’s not too much, then it becomes gaudy. Things like gold picture frames and mirrors can add the right touch without being too much.
Keep It Clean
There is no better way to get organized than to get rid of what you have. That’s a good saying, especially when you want to bring a touch of elegance into a home. Simply stated, declutter. You will probably find an elegant home in the results.
There are many ways to bring elegance into a home, even on a budget. Be careful what you pick when it comes to picking and choosing, and the chances are good you will be surprised how easy and inexpensive it can be to end up with an elegant home even when you’re on a tight budget. Thanks to Cold Spring for consulting
