Having a luxurious and expensive looking bedroom is highly desirable, and is one of those passion projects people have in their house.
It's a room most of us don't spend too much time in, but it's a room that's all ours. There's never a need to feel the pressure of outside people will see it, so the bedroom really is a space we can truly make our own.
Here's how we make the bedroom more expensive looking, feel luxurious and a place you never want to leave.
Key Takeaways
- Have a statement art piece on the walls that reflects your personality
- Layer bedding, fabrics and textures with crisp white sheets and thick throws
- Have better lighting, using chandeliers or multiple small light sources
- Floor to ceiling curtains gives a luxe look
- Clutter is the enemy for an expensive look. Declutter your space
- Decorate with a rich colour palette
Luxury Wall Art Pieces
When it comes to wall art for an expensive looking room, I would recommend one large piece or a curated selection of 2 or 3.
Bedroom prints which are put into minimalist frames will look good. The size and number depends on the wall size, usually no more that 3 is preferable.
Choose something which reflects your personality which is unique and not something everyone else has.
Layer Your Bedding
I recommend layering your bedding for an expensive look. Clean and crisp white sheets always gives off a luxury look, which is elevated even further when you have a throw over it.
At the end of my bed I always have a large dark grey throw which is folded over to give a layered look, finishes off with some cushions.
Better Lighting
When it comes to lighting, I like to use a layered approach just like with bedding.
In the bedroom it's important to get the colour temperature of lighting right. In basic terms, it's all about warm lighting, not harsh cold light, which is different to brightness.
In terms of temperature, You should use 2000 - 3000k lighting. I had cold lighting, swapped it out, and it instantly transformed the room.
If you have room for a statement lighting fixture such as a chandelier you can go for it, but you need high ceilings for this to work.
For most, multiple small light sources work well.
Ceiling To Floor Curtains
I absolutely love floor to ceiling curtains, there's just something about them which screams expensive. They do look better if you have large windows, but can still be used if you don't.
They have function too, keeping in warmth and giving you privacy.
I always think that this gives a luxury hotel room kind of vibe, with private moments being key when you book a room in a boutique hotel.
Statement Furniture
Using statement furniture is something I recommend if you've got a large budget. Furniture can be expensive, and having something such as a bespoke bed or expensive cabinets or sideboards will look unique but the costs really add up.
Statement furniture is also a great way of filling your empty space with something functional or stylish, or better yet, both.
Expensive Looking Materials
The finish of products is what makes something look expensive, so having the right materials in your bedroom is critical for a luxe look.
High end materials include stainless steel and other metals, and real woods dark in colour such as oak.
Rich Colour Palette
The colour scheme of your room is going to be the first thing you'll notice, so I always love a rich colour palette when it comes to looking expensive.
Contrasting a light with dark, done tastefully and in a minimalist way, gives off a high end look.
Declutter
The biggest enemy of a bedroom which looks luxurious and expensive or cheap is clutter. Leaving mess everywhere, on table tops and on the floor is a huge red flag.
Make sure your bedroom is decluttered, everything is put away and in its place.
Those are our tips to easily make your bedroom look more expensive and luxurious.
