The simplest way to make your small living room look expensive is to edit the room to a neutrel color scheme. Then add a matching set of stained wood accent tables - you can build a coffee table and two end tables for about $200. Add pillows and greenery, and your small living room will look expensive.
Want to make your living room look expensive?
The trick is to make the living room have a cohesive, fully designed look - like you went to Pottery Barn and bought the entire living room all at once.
- Declutter any unmatching items - this includes throw blankets, pictures, books, throw pillows, rugs or curtains - anything that isn't in your color scheme. No exceptions.
- Paint the walls to a light cream or beige color. Paint any other elements white.
- Build a coffee table and end table and stain the wood to go with your color scheme - the real wood will look expensive and add texture and warmth to your space.
- Add pillows, throw blankets and curtains (and a rug if your budget allows) in your color scheme.
- Add greenery, even if it's faux plants, throughout the room, on your new coffee table and end tables.
- Change light bulbs to 3000K color temperature and add a few lamps with 3000K light bulbs to end tables. This will give your living room that cozy candlelight glow.
- Artwork can be expensive, if your budget allows, a few well matched pieces can give your living room a high end look. Try simple DIY artwork to create interest on your walls. Remember, less is more.