Living in luxury isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy. In fact, anyone can achieve it today. The secret isn’t in how expensive the items in your home are, but instead the intention. If you want to live in luxury, you need to design your home well. You need to be mindful of the décor you choose. You need to consider things like storage or what material sofa is best for your home.
Save up and splurge where you need, shop second-hand, if necessary, but never, ever give up your dream of genuinely loving the home that you live in until you try these top tips:
The Top Sofas to Pick for Your Luxury Living Space
It’s always a great idea to start with the sofa. After all, the couch takes up most of the space in your living room. It is where you physically spend the most time, it’s a large visual piece, and it also works to tie the room together.
If you hate your couch, then it’s time to make a change. There are so many brands, styles, and materials out there you are almost guaranteed to find an option you love. Of course, too many options can also be incredibly daunting. To help you streamline your options, pick from these luxury sofa types:
- Leather Sofa
A leather sofa offers beautiful warmth, and the very nature of its material makes it endlessly luxurious. The best part is that it’s also incredibly durable. You can have a leather sofa with dogs, kids, and so much more. So long as you keep it conditioned, it’s even relatively stain-resistant.
Of course, the key to a leather sofa is to not sweat scratches. Leather looks beautiful as it ages, weathers, and patinas. Keeping it conditioned will prevent cracking or lines, and minimize stains. In return, you get a luxurious sofa that’s far warmer than you think (it holds body heat well) and one that draws the eye with its beauty.
- Patterned Couches
If you are a maximalist, don’t be afraid to look ==at the heavily patterned sofa options. You can even get a custom sofa cover made with your favorite pattern if the options in-store aren’t to your liking.
Don’t be afraid to pattern clash, either. Just because you purchased a striped sofa doesn’t mean you can’t decorate it with floral pillows. It takes a strong eye for design to make a patterned sofa work well in a space, but for those with the creativity for it, there’s no better option to elevate your design and make it look luxurious.
- Velvet Sitting
Velvet (particularly velvet made from cotton or silk) is a truly luxurious sofa experience. It’s soft to the touch, holds deep jewel tones very well, and doesn’t crinkle. This makes it a great option if you want a luxury option with relatively minimal upkeep.
Think Big for Luxury
If you want your space to feel luxurious, then you need to play with the sense of space. Yes, you can still have intricate details, but you need to break up those intricate details with big pieces. That’s why having a beautiful sofa is so important, and that’s because it’s one of the big pieces.
Other “big piece” elements include your rug (which should comfortably hold all your furniture), large artworks or posters, and even plants. Spread these large items around your room to draw the eye and balance out smaller details like pictures, lamps, or throws.
Hide Clutter
Clutter just doesn’t look nice! It intrudes on your thoughts, makes spaces feel smaller, and, most of all, it usually looks messy.
The first step to getting rid of that clutter is, you guessed it, to declutter. Work to remove what you don’t need or want, and then invest in better storage for the rest. Even something as simple as a basket with a lid so your kids can have a toy box that matches your living space can do wonders for how luxurious your home feels.
Get Arty with Your Lights
Lighting plays a huge role in how we feel about a space. That’s why it’s a good idea to use mirrors to bounce natural light during the day and invest in beautiful table lamps, standing lamps, and even ceiling lights for the night. Pick the right shade of white for your lightbulbs to suit your space and your preferences since this color will really change how luxurious and comfortable you feel in your living room.
