Living in the lap of luxury is something most of us only really experience when we head on holiday and enjoy a bit of pampering at a fancy hotel or an exclusive Airbnb. But have you ever wanted that same sheen and luxury feel in your living room?
If so, you’ll be happy to know that there are plenty of ways you can bring an extra dose of comfort, poise, and charm to the room you probably spend the most time in. To help you craft the luxury living room of your dreams, here are plenty of ways you can get started!
Step 1: Set your budget
Before you start planning or building, you must set a budget for your living room project. A clear budget should be informed by plenty of research into how much builders and materials cost using the likes of Rated People and materials supply businesses.
That way, you won’t be caught out by spiralling costs and end up with a half-finished living room that takes months or years to finally be finished.
Step 2: Make a solid plan
If you want a luxurious appearance for your living room, you need to put in the time to plan. Scrimp and you’ll run the risk of having a poor finish – far from luxurious.
Consider what elements you want to include in your luxury living room – natural materials, crown moulding, statement rugs, artworks, fabrics, and furnishings – and then match these with quality colours.
When arranging materials, hiring a professional to help source them can be a good idea. Getting the right plywood, for instance, can mean the difference between surfaces that repel the humidity common in homes for many years, and wood that starts warping within months.
This will especially be important if your project requires electrical or plumbing work – which requires specialist skills and can be very costly should you get this wrong.
Step 3: Build your luxury living room
Once you know the specifications of your project, it’s time to get building. If you’re not a DIY doer then consider enlisting the help of a professional, particularly if you want to change the electrics, replaster, or need to remove potentially hazardous surfaces like Artex.
Make sure to take your time when decorating and don’t scrimp on the use of dust sheets and masking tape. These must-have materials will make sure your living room has clean lines and no spots of unsightly paint: imperative in a luxury room.
Step 4: Applying the final touches
Just because you’re going for a luxury design doesn’t mean you need to buy furnishings and fabrics that cost a bomb. According to the experts at Livingetc, you can make a living room more luxurious by adding in small amounts of natural materials like wood and linen, embracing non-patterned sheer curtains, and experimenting with soft, layered lighting that creates shadows and charm after dark.
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