Interior designer expert reveals the tiny detail which makes your house look and feel much more expensive

By Carina Stathis For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 02:28 BST, 18 July 2024 | Updated: 02:30 BST, 18 July 2024

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) 

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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Interior designer expert reveals the tiny detail which makes your house look and feel much more expensive

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