Top 5 Sophisticated Home Decoration Tips

What differentiates an impressive apartment from an unattractive one? Or an apartment that is considered ‘high-class’ and elaborate to one that is boring and heavens forbid: ‘basic’?
Organizing the available space isn't always difficult, but the key to designing a well-balanced and aesthetically sophisticated interior is understanding the basics.
Here are the top five sophisticated home decoration tips:

1. Paint
Choosing a colour scheme and high quality paint product is one of the hardest decisions to make when furnishing a house. However, if sophistication is what you are after there are some colours that instantly add elegance to your home. Consider pastel tones if you are a calm and relaxed person, or warm colours of autumn if you want to create a cosy, earthy atmosphere.

Whether you choose a bold and dramatic palette or soft hues, remember that your apartment’s colours should match your personality.

2. Window treatments
A home without window treatments has an unfinished and cheap look. They are a must have in the home as they serve many purposes. They add elegance, provide privacy and help to control lighting.

Many stores offer elegant and expensive draperies as well as more affordable options. However, be careful to avoid see-through material.
Don’t worry if draperies or curtains are not for you, try blinds.

3. Lighting
Most houses use standard lighting fixtures by default. Replacing these with designer light fixtures adds sophistication to your home. You can also achieve a custom look by adding a drum shade around an old chandelier.

Be sure to obtain multiple light sources, including table and floor lamps to create a look of elegance.

4. Furniture
You can't go wrong when investing in expensive couches. Buying cheap furniture can make the home look deflated and uninteresting. Sometimes a blomus hat and coat stand is what you need for that X factor.
If your budget can't allow for this, then consider reupholstering. They can help breathe new life into the home without replacing your whole set of traditional pieces, especially when it matches your décor.

5. Housekeeping
Lastly, ensure your home is always clean and free of clutter. This starts with dusting and vacuuming on a daily or weekly basis as well as organising your items into specific compartments such as shelves and cupboards.
Cleaning also removes stains and keeps furniture and rugs from getting damaged, increasing their longevity. There’s no point having a beautiful sofa hidden under a pile of old junk!

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