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I’m an interior designer and these 9 cheap things will make any home look LOADS more expensive and posh
CREATING a home that looks expensive and posh doesn't have to break the bank.
And you don't have to save up to buy one small thing at a time either.
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According to this interior designer there are nine things that you can simply add to your home that won't cost you loads of money, but will look expensive.
shared the clever tricks on YouTube, explaining why the items look extra posh.
Baskets
Baskets are good for everything, the interiors whizz explained.
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You can get them in loads of different colours, shapes and sizes, so no matter what you need them for there will be one to fit everything you need.
They wont cost a fortune either, you can even grab some second-hand for next to nothing!
Garrett said: "Oversized baskets look great in any style of home, they can make a traditional space look more casual and a more modern space feel more comfortable."
Flat paint
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Flat paint can take any space from dull and boring to posh and expensive.
"It's the cheapest you can get, a really high-end flat paint will be more affordable than a low-end satin or eggshell."
Garrett added the the finished look is always very sophisticated, despite the low price point.
Fresh florals
Of course, having fresh flowers in your home might not be the cheapest thing to do if you have them in every room all of the time.
"Fresh flowers are time consuming and feel very luxurious and beautiful, so if you have a garden make your own arrangement," Garrett said.
Wicker, rattan and bamboo
The pro said: These always make a home look expensive, for the same reason as baskets, you get a lot of great texture and interesting detail."
"You can get them dirt cheap," he added, explaining that they're always popping up in second-hand shops.
Small tables
Adding in a couple of small accent tables will instantly make a room look more expensive.
While you can spend a lot of money on tables, smaller ones are almost always going to be cheaper.
They give a room a designer look without the designer price tag, Garrett explained.
Vintage
"You should have one piece of antique or vintage in every room," the pro said.
"They bring so much character," he added, explaining that vintage doesn't have to mean expensive, especially if you look for styles that aren't overly trendy right now.
Picture lights
There are loads of different things you can do with these lights according to the pro.
He recommended buying ones with a sticky back to stick under kitchen cupboards, or even using them to create a faux sconce.
"They're very affordable, you can save thousands on electrical work," he said.
Kitchen hardware
Updating your entire kitchen might be pricey, but you can change just the hardware for an instant update.
Garrett explained that it's the cheapest thing you can do to your kitchen that will make a huge difference.
Art
If you don't want your home to look like everyone else's, avoid the Ikea art prints and look into artists that are just starting out.
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Garrett explained that real art will look more expensive than prints, and you can get it a lot cheaper than you might think.
No matter what style of art you like, there's always something out there that will elevate your home.
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