The Ultimate Interior Design Tips:How To Make Your Home Look Expensive?

When you look at those wonderful homes on the Internet you might ask how have they done it. It looks so balanced and harmonious.  When it comes to interior design, professionals have the best kept secrets. And today I have gathered some simple, but helpful tips that will help you achieve that pro interior. Check out these ultimate interior design tips and make your home look expensive!

Symmetry is the key

If you want to decorate your fireplace like a pro, then there are a few elements that you should consider. Symmetry is important. Designers would always go for it. First choose an anchor, or a focal point. It should be a big object, such as a mirror or artwork. Add two high items on the sides for balance. Fill  the middle. As you can see on the photo below, these elements make a great composition.

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The magic number

Do you know which are the magic numbers for decor? To keep the symmetry, decorate with 3 or 5 items. This is the best tip that professionals would give you. These will look just perfect. As you can see on the examples below, the anchor element can be present too.

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Mix different materials

It is permitted to mix different materials. You will get wonderful texture that will wipe out the “flat” appearance. Different materials available are: metal, textile, glass, greenery, wood. Mix them to achieve the perfect combo. This shelf decor contains all the elements and looks harmonious.

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Bookshelf styling

If you think that books should be stacked regularly, you are wrong.  Designers are using a few basic rules to style the bookshelves. Place them both vertical and horizontal to add visual interest. And don’t forget to put additional decor items.

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Coffee table styling

As you can see in magazines, coffee tables are not randomly decorated. Symmetry and dimension are the guidelines. If you want to style yours like a pro, then take a look at the photo below. We have two high objects, one interesting star shaped decor that has been given height too by the stack of books. All that is on a tray. This is the ultimate recipe if you want a good looking coffee table.

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