Interior designers reveal 9 affordable tricks to make your home look more expensive

Cheyenne LentzMay 12, 2020, 01:42 IST

You can make a room look expensive and elegant without spending a lot of money.Shutterstock

Insider spoke to several designers to find out how to affordably update a space to make it seem new and lavish.
The experts suggested replacing the old knobs and handles on cabinets to dramatically transform your furniture's appearance.
Interior designers said changing up the lighting can make a huge difference in a room and can help create a focal point or add warmth to a space.
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If you're wanting to spruce up your home but don't want to spend a lot of money, there are a number of things you can do to give it a new, more lavish look.

Here are some tricks and tips to make your home look more expensive without spending a ton of money, according to interior designers.

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Give worn and outdated cabinets a fresh coat of paint to make them look new.

Matte black hardware can upgrade your cabinets. Hero Images/Getty Images

Small, bold accessories don't have to be expensive, and they can make a major impact.

Focusing on the little details can upgrade a space. romakoma/Shutterstock

Hang floor-to-ceiling drapes if you want to add a sense of luxury to your space.

Floor-to-ceiling drapes can make a room look luxurious and rich. Shutterstock

Give your chairs a more lavish look with luxurious fabrics or paint.

Paint and fabric can transform a chair. Shutterstock

Elevate the look of old furniture by switching out the hardware.

Upgrading the hardware on a dresser can make it look more expensive. Shutterstock

Repainting your walls or covering them with wallpaper can make your space look newly renovated and fresh.

Fresh, light-colored walls can make your space look new. Shutterstock

An accent table can help you to upgrade a space in a stylish and practical way.

You can decorate these tables, too. Shutterstock

Create a mirror wall to make your space look even larger.

The type of mirror you buy may depend on your space's size. Shutterstock

Changing up the lighting in your space can make it look bigger and more lavish.

A colorful chandelier can make your room seem more polished. nicolamargaret/Getty Images

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