How to Make Interior Visually More Expensive: Simple Tips from a Designer-Architect

Making a renovation with style is a justified desire. You want not only to relax in your cozy nest but also to enjoy the aesthetic pleasure of the finished renovation. Beautiful doesn't always mean expensive. To make an interior look richer, it's not necessary to buy exclusive furniture and use expensive materials: a few interesting design solutions for decorating the room are enough.

Eugene Koblov, Architect and Designer

Don't Overdo the Gold

The first association that comes to mind with the word wealth is gold. However, it's important to know the limits: too much precious metal will look ridiculous, especially in a small apartment. You can use such interior items as lighting fixtures, accessories, picture frames. It's important to note that the rest of the interior should be in restrained tones, only then will gold blend organically into the interior and give it a special shine.

If gold isn't your preference and you have other tastes, you can replace it with copper or chrome.

Design: Irina Bandalanova
Add Exclusivity

Art objects always attract attention, and if you shift the focus of attention from a modest setting directly onto them, these interior details will give special value to the space and make it look richer.

Richness can also be added to a room with antique furniture, art objects, or ancient artifacts. Their uniqueness lies not only in their appearance but also in the history behind them. Solid wooden sideboards, iron figurines, ancient vases will always draw attention and add status.

Design: Ekaterina Tretiyakova
Use Natural Materials

All natural materials (or their colors) are a universal way to make your interior timeless and give it the look of an expensive space. Especially rich-looking are dark wood and stone.

Design: BAS architects
Prefer Dark Tones and Complex Shades

Dark tones in combination with thoughtful spot lighting always give an interior a special charm and richness. In such interiors, it's also appropriate to use furniture and interior items made of natural wood — they look very expensive.

Design: Maria Volkova
Don't Skimp on Textiles

Tulle, curtains, drapes, throws, pillows — all of this can either make a strong impression on your interior or ruin it. In this case, it's not worth being economical, as textiles immediately catch the eye, meaning it's better to choose quality fabrics with colors matching your interior. Thanks to well-chosen textiles, any room can be beautifully enhanced.

Design: Anna Nikitina
Photo on cover: Anna Zueva's design