Hi lovelies,

In an ideal world, we'd all have access to a design staff who could assist us in creating rooms that exude comfort, luxury, and refinement. Unfortunately, reality can bite us and drain our bank accounts. Fortunately, there are ways to create a one-of-a-kind, pricey design without going bankrupt. With a few simple changes and intelligent style strategies, you can create a space that seems regal on a shoestring budget. 

For A Fresher Feel, Include Flowers 

You don't need a budget-busting mega-arrangement to bring elegance to your room. A simple flower from the local grocery will serve to add sophistication. It's all about how you arrange the flowers and the container in which they're placed, after all. Make a few little arrangements to disperse about your home after dividing the bouquet by stem type. Although the cash (and time) investment is small, the impact on your property is significant. If the store doesn't have anything you want, go outside and cut a few clippings from a tree or plant, then arrange them in a table or floor vase. The plants will bring a lot of light into the room.

Use Curtains To Create A Luxurious Ambience 

High ceilings and abundant natural light are common features of affluent and opulent homes. To mislead the eye and create the appearance, hang your draperies and fasteners as high as possible near the ceiling, never directly over the window frame. The eye will be drawn higher, giving the impression of a larger space. Use translucent curtains to soften the light and give the room a welcoming, snug, but the opulent sensation of warmth.

To Tie The Room Together, Add A Rug

A striking rug will help to anchor your furnishings. It not only connects everything together but also lays the foundation and establishes the tone for the rest of the room. The more unique and rich the rug (and the more of your furniture arrangement you can simply put on it), the more it will seem. Even if your rental apartment has carpeting, a rug on top will help demarcate distinct zones and add that extra something.

Make Your Outdoor Area Somewhere To Relax

Not only do you want to focus on your home but also think about your garden. When you get into the summer months you will spend more time out there and by having it look and feel wonderful you will be more inclined to. You can have family get-togethers, girl's nights, sit and drink your morning coffee as well as the classic BBQ. Be sure to have the weeds and flowers well maintained, get some modular outdoor furniture and put some fairy lights out there to make it cosy. 

The Right Window Treatments Can Make A Huge Difference 

Many big-box companies provide semi-custom window treatments in a variety of fabric and trim combinations based on your window's specific measurements. If you need some guidance before making the commitment, we contacted celebrity interior designer Nate Berkus to shed some light on the world of window treatments once and for all.