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Luxury living room ideas

Luxury is less about price than about proportion, materials and restraint. Here is how high-end rooms are put together.

Luxury living room after a Redecorly redesign — Luxury living room — a real Redecorly redesign of one of our test photos. Drag the handle to compare.

The same living room before, as photographed — Luxury living room — a real Redecorly redesign of one of our test photos. Drag the handle to compare.

Symmetry and scale

Luxurious rooms often use symmetry: a sofa centered on the focal wall, a pair of matching chairs opposite, matching lamps on matching side tables. Pieces are generously sized — a substantial coffee table, a rug that reaches almost to the walls.

Rich materials

Velvet, boucle or leather upholstery.
Marble, stone or glass tables with brass or polished metal details.
Heavy, lined curtains that pool slightly or just kiss the floor.

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A deliberate palette

Choose either light and airy (ivory, cream, champagne, soft grey) or dark and dramatic (charcoal, navy, emerald, deep brown). Accent with brass, gold or black metal. Limiting the palette is what makes it look expensive.

Statement lighting

A sculptural chandelier or a large pendant, plus table lamps with substantial bases and fabric shades. Picture lights or wall sconces add a gallery feel.

Art and objects

Go big: one oversized artwork or a large mirror instead of many small pieces. Coffee table styling should be three things — a stack of books, a tray and one sculptural object.

Mistakes to avoid

Too much shine — mirrored furniture, metallic pillows and crystal all together looks cheap.
Undersized rugs and art, which make expensive furniture look lost.
Many small trinkets instead of a few substantial pieces.
Curtains that stop above the floor.

Budget tips

Spend on the sofa and the rug; borrow luxury elsewhere. Curtains hung near the ceiling, brass hardware, and a large inexpensive canvas look far pricier than they are.

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FAQ

How do I make my living room look expensive?

Hang curtains near the ceiling, choose a large rug, use one oversized artwork, limit your palette and metals, and add table lamps with substantial bases. Scale and restraint read as luxury more than price.