10 Luxe Design Moves That Will Upgrade Your Rooms

A great design pick can convey luxury, and it doesn’t always mean splurging on the most expensive items.

Here are 10 things that inject a luxe look, from table linens and lighting to antiques. Scroll down for the whole list.

Extend The Backsplash

Don’t come up short when it comes to showing off a wall of dramatic veined marble. In this West Coast kitchen, the stone extends to the ceiling and makes a beautiful backdrop.

Add A Vintage Area Rug

A combination of skilled craftsmanship and beautiful patterns, vintage rugs transcend trend and anchor a room. This artisanal rug makes a cottage bathroom seem worldly.

Lorraine Franklin

Hang Oversize Art

Art is a great way to personalize a home and support artists, and it can actually make a small space feel larger. Combining an oversize abstract painting with white Barcelona chairs enhances the gallery vibe.

Style And Layer Your Bed 

A well-made bed is an affordable luxury for just about anyone. Tying in crisp linens to the palette and accessories makes the bed the star of the room.

Install Marble Floors

A classic in foyers and bathrooms, marble is timeless and luxe, and wears beautifully over the years.

Invest In A Standout Light Fixture 

Lighting can serve as functional sculptural in a room. This organic pendant by Canadian brand Luminaire Authentik is eye catching and matches the groovy, swooping lines of the wallpaper.

Use A Statement Antique

“Brown furniture” has fallen out of favor, with young generations opting for mid-century pieces. But don’t pass on an heirloom piece, a well made antique like this Biedermeier secretary desk looks fresh when contrasted with contemporary accessories.

Try Surface Applied Moldings 

Designers know that moldings dress up plain walls with a hit of texture, interest and architectural dimension. It’s a good trick for making a new room feel custom.

Set A Luxe Table

Top your plain white dinner plates with a decorative salad plate or bowl.