An interior design expert has revealed how to make your home look and feel more expensive – without breaking the bank or renovating.
Nicholas Holmes is a Home Decorator and Furniture Buyer for Kmart Australia and told FEMAIL how to achieve a ‘luxe for less’ look.
Rather than buying new curtains or a rug, the 38-year-old from Melbourne encouraged Aussies to add an ‘unexpected’ touch of colour.
‘Don’t be afraid to try a colour that isn’t currently in the space,’ he explained.
‘Test it in something small, something like the Kmart lilac side table. An unexpected moment of colour makes a space feel really designed.’
Once starting off, you can expand further into the area – but Mr Holmes said to begin in smaller spaces.
He also shared two other ways to make create a designer space using furniture and décor items.
‘Layer – if you just focus on a small space, layering that area will make it more impactful than spreading out a number of items,’ he said.
Rather than buying new curtains or adding a rug, Nicholas Holmes recommends adding an ‘unexpected’ touch of colour, such as a side table or lamp (stock image)
‘Investing in three cushions instead of three random items is an impactful way to update a space,’ he continued.
Mr Holmes also recommended playing with ‘high shine finishes’, such as shiny products.
‘We’ve got a lot of ceramics coming through glassware and reflective surfaces, which adds that element of something special into a space and makes it feel really high,’ he said.
Kmart Australia is set to launch a range of stunning new wine glasses, lamps and kitchen essentials later this month as part of the August Living range.
![For example, the yellow throw and ottoman add a vibrant touch to this bland living room (stock image)](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/07/18/02/87471677-13641899-For_example_the_yellow_throw_and_ottoman_add_a_vibrant_touch_to_-a-153_1721266022392.jpg)
For example, the yellow throw and ottoman add a vibrant touch to this bland living room (stock image)
Customers can get their hands on the latest products online and in store from July 25.
The collection features trend-driven rugs, mirrors, chairs, and small décor items.
‘With this launch we’ve been bolder and braver in colour. We’ve also given every type of customer something new – there’s something for everyone,’ Mr Holmes said.
The budget retailer is also set to bring back a range of popular items, including the Gigi Floor Lamp which went viral and sold out earlier this year.
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