6 Ways to Make Your Living Room Look Expensive, According to Designers

Decorating your living room on a budget doesn’t mean downplaying your style. In fact, there are plenty of ways to give your living room that wow factor without spending a ton.

To learn how, we spoke with two experienced interior designers for pro-approved tips on making your living room look expensive without breaking the bank.

Jessica Nelson Design

When decorating your living room, consider the size of your space and stay realistic with what furniture and decor you can add to it.

According to Huston, a common living room decorating mistake is people buying couches that are too big for the space because they like the style. But regardless of the style, buying furniture and decor that is too big can make a living room feel small and cluttered.

«We never want a living room to seem stuffed with furniture, it’d lose its magic,» Huston says. «I recommend carefully choosing what you buy, especially those bigger items, and making sure that the proportions are correct.»

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Kendall Wilkinson Design

If you’re looking to add furniture and decor to your space on a budget, consider secondhand items, like thrift store art or secondhand furniture.

According to Collier, thrift stores, garage sales, and online marketplaces like Offer Up or Facebook Marketplace are filled with hidden (and affordable) gems. 

Don’t let the low prices trick you into buying more than you need, though. Collier suggests only buying discount items that you’d pay full price for.

“You have to love it that much,” Collier says.

Alvin Wayne Interiors

Who says you have to buy new decor to style your living room? DIY decor can look just as