Dreaming of a home that looks straight out of a design magazine – but without the designer price tag?
You’ve got ten genius tips to make your spaces feel instantly more refined and opulent.
1. Imitative Wainscoting
Emily, a DIY blogger from Decorchick!, used an existing chair rail, caulk, classic wooden photo frames, and several coats of white paint to create this faux judge’s paneling. It’s a simple, elegant upgrade for any room in your home.
Get tutorial at: decorchick.com
2. Simple Crown Shaping
Amanda, a longtime blogger from The Penny Parlor, shows you how to add vintage charm to a living room by attaching pre-made white corner blocks to frame the crown molding.
Get tutorial at: thepennyparlor.com
3. Pseudo Ceiling Plate
Can you believe this ceiling plate is completely fake? Pinterest user Teara Backens Rhode made it by cutting a hole in a plastic cheese tray that cost just three dollars. Simple and glamorous, right?
4. Pretty Up the Windows
A great view deserves a great window frame. Jenna Sue Design used less than $50 in supplies to upgrade her window casings.
Get tutorial at: blog.jennasuedesign.com
5. Faux Wooden Ceiling Beams
If you love farmhouse style, these decorative ceiling beams are a perfect fix. The idea comes from Traci, a blogger and interior designer at Beneath My Heart, who used them to beautify a bathroom while hiding an ugly pipe.
Get tutorial at: beneathmyheart.net/
6. DIY Farmhouse Board and Batten Wall
Does your entryway feel uninspired and plain? Try recreating this white, rustic board and batten paneling to add vintage charm to your entrance.
Get tutorial at: homedepot.com
7. Wooden Paneled Wall for a Master Bedroom
Another idea from Jenna Sue Design: an understated wooden paneled wall. It makes an excellent accent for any master bedroom. You’ll need thin hardwood sheets, half-inch MDF panels, and plenty of enthusiasm.
Get tutorial at: blog.jennasuedesign.com
8. DIY Window Drapery
Jamielyn Nye, a blogger from Arizona, made this custom window valance for under $30. Incredible, right? She used leftover MDF and crown molding from a living room renovation.
Get tutorial at: iheartnaptime.net
9. Customized Kitchen Cabinets
Cristina, a blogger at Remodelando la Casa, upgraded her kitchen by extending the cabinets to the ceiling. Painting them white gave the space a distinct vintage feel.
Get tutorial at: remodelandolacasa.com
10. Bathroom Mirror Improvement
John and Sherry from Young House Love gave their plain, frameless bathroom mirror an upgrade with an all-white, Nordic-inspired frame. This simple technique makes the space look more refined and expensive – don’t you agree?
Get tutorial at: younghouselove.com
Did these ideas help? These clever decorating tricks make your home look more sophisticated – and they’re simple and budget-friendly.
Keep it simple, keep experimenting, and let your creativity run wild. You’ll end up with the home you’ve always wanted.
