9 Simple Interior Design Tricks to Make Your Home Look Luxurious
We all dream of a luxurious-looking home. Many of us spend hours scrolling through Pinterest or Google, saving ideas, or even hiring expensive interior designers. But what if we told you that our designers at 91homes use a few simple, science-backed tricks that can make any home—big or small, high-budget or low—look truly luxurious?
Let’s dive into these 9 powerful tips that will transform your space, even if it’s already fully furnished.
1. Use Curved Designs Instead of Sharp Edges
Curved furniture and architecture subconsciously signal luxury. A study by MIT (2006) and Harvard (2013) showed that people consistently preferred objects with curves over sharp edges. The brain perceives curves as elegant and premium.
How to use this at home:
Go for rounded ceiling designs instead of straight-line false ceilings.
Choose curved sofas or coffee tables over boxy ones.
Replace sharp-edged side tables with rounded ones.
Even small tweaks can make a huge difference.
2. Follow the 60-40 Negative Space Rule
Luxury showrooms like Apple or Louis Vuitton display just a few items in large, open spaces. That open, “empty” space is called negative space, and it gives the brain the impression of premium quality.
Apply it like this:
Use only 40% of your room’s floor space for furniture.
Keep 60% open to give a sense of airiness and grandeur.
If you live in a smaller house:
Use wall-mounted TV units and floating tables.
Choose slim-legged furniture that exposes more flooring.
These small changes help retain open space and still keep the room functional.
3. Beige Is the Most Luxurious Colour
According to studies published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology and Fashion Marketing, neutral tones like beige and off-white are perceived as more premium than grey, white, or pastel shades.
What to do:
Choose a beige or off-white base tone for your walls and major furniture.
Stick to similar color families for a sophisticated, uniform look.
Avoid loud contrasts if you want a calm, high-end feel.
4. Avoid Patterns—Go for Solid Colours
Patterns can look playful or trendy, but when it comes to luxury, simplicity wins.
Example:
A plain, solid-colored curtain feels far more luxurious than one with busy prints.
Use solid tones in sofas, rugs, and bedding.
Research from 1994 and 2017 confirms: fewer patterns = more elegance.
5. Embrace the Semi-Monochromatic Theme
This means using different shades of the same color family for walls, furniture, and large decor items. It reduces visual noise and creates a cohesive, high-end look.
How to use it:
Wall: Beige
Sofa: Light tan
Carpet: Muted cream
You can still add pops of color in small accessories like cushions or lamps, but keep the big pieces in the same family.
6. Use Large-Leaf Real Plants
Introducing greenery into your space—especially real plants with large leaves—adds instant warmth and luxury.
Best picks:
Monstera
Fiddle leaf fig
Areca palm
Use elegant planters instead of basic plastic pots. Studies from 2008 and 2018 have shown that biophilic design (bringing nature indoors) improves both aesthetics and mental well-being.
7. Add Rugs the Right Way
Luxury hotels always use carpets for a reason—they feel warm, welcoming, and premium. But how you place them matters.
Bedroom:
Rug should extend 2 feet on both sides and 3 feet in front of the bed.
Living Room:
Either the rug should go under all your sofas, or at least the front legs of all sofas should sit on it.
Also, avoid printed rugs—choose textured or solid-colored ones to maintain elegance.
8. Use Full-Height Curtains
Tall curtains create vertical lines that make your room appear taller. A study in the Journal of Environmental Psychology (2008) confirmed that vertical elements enhance the perception of height and luxury.
How to do it:
Curtains should start just 1 inch below the ceiling and end 1 inch above the floor.
If your window is too small, skip curtains and use wooden, Roman, or rolling blinds instead.
9. Use Aluminium-Framed Large Windows
For a sleek, modern look, nothing beats slim aluminium window frames. Compared to UPVC or wood, aluminium offers thinner frames that let in more light—an essential feature in luxurious homes.
Use aluminium for:
Balcony doors
Living room or bedroom windows that face outside
For bathrooms or internal partitions, UPVC or wooden frames can still be used.
Final Thoughts
Each of these 9 tricks may seem simple, but together, they transform your home into a luxurious haven—without burning a hole in your pocket. At 91homes, we use these exact principles while designing homes for our clients.
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