Easy Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Look Like You Hired an Interior Designer

AD. Interior designers usually come with a pretty hefty price tag, which unfortunately don't suit a of peoples budgets (mine included). As much as we can appreciate the efforts interior designers put into their craft, sometimes hiring outside help just isn't feasible. But don't fear! I've done the hard for you. I'm confident these interior design tips will help you get the designer look for less!.. And they're super easy too!

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5 Easy Interior Design Tips

Texture, Texture, Texture

An easy way you can create a visual impact with interior design is by throwing a whole load of texture into your space. I'm very much a 'more is more' type of girl when it comes to adding texture. You can never have too much in my opinion.

There’s a level of cosiness that comes with adding texture and it’s an attribute I’ve make sure to bring to each room in my home. Rugs are the easiest texture creators and the simplest way to add a bit of warmth to your home. Thick, fluffy rugs can be great for colder rooms just like woven, jute rugs can work well in more homely spaces. Textures should be layered to create the biggest impact in your home. Plenty of cushions and throws can be strewn across furniture to give a luxe appearance.

I also think adding texture is one of the most fun interior design tips to follow... Because that means shopping! There is nothing I like more than heading to my nearest home store and diving straight into their cushions.

Great Bedding

Similar to adding texture to your space, adding luxury duvet covers to your bedroom will instantly take the space up a level. There's something about having a super inviting sleeping space which gives your bedroom a luxury look... And you don't have to have a luxury budget to do so.

I've found that by investing in a couple of quality bedding sets you can save costs on the materials you don't see. Mattress protectors, fitted sheets and extra pillow cases can all be picked up really affordably meaning your duvet set can steal the show.

Coffee Table Books

A sure fire way of getting the designer look for less is with some really great looking coffee table books. As superficial as it sounds, you can convey a certain lifestyle with coffee table books... Whether that's your real lifestyle or not.

If you're into designer fashion, books such as the Dior or YSL catwalk book can be easily picked up from net-a-porter. Amazon is also really great for coffee table books. I managed to bag my husband the Nike temporary is better book for half price last year. It's also worth noting that coffee table books don't have to be bought from new. Rummaging around charity shops can be a great (and really fun) way of picking up new coffee table books.

Not only do coffee table books create an impact visually, they also open up conversations. They're really fun additions to any interior.

Decorative Storage Solutions

One of the most satisfying interior design tips is to invest in some really decorative storage solutions. If your house is anything like mine, it'll be screaming out for storage solutions. I have two kids, there's 'stuff' all over the place, so a great way to make your home look like you've hired an interior designer is to hide the mess and keep it clean (sorry not sorry).

Decorative trunks, boxes and baskets can be easily picked up these days from a number of different places. I have a wooden tray for example which houses my kettle, tea, coffee & sugar pots as well as our infamous biscuit bunny (a bunny shaped ceramic biscuit jar). Sectioning this area off with a decorative tray makes what could be a pretty ordinary space look much more luxe.

Statement Surfaces

One thing I think people forget is how much of a room is shaped by the surfaces you use every day. A kitchen counter, breakfast bar, bathroom vanity or even a little utility corner can instantly make a home feel more thought-through when the finish looks clean and intentional. I love the idea of using quartz countertops because they can work in so many different styles, too. A pale marble-look finish can make a small kitchen feel brighter, a warm neutral can soften wooden cupboards, and a darker surface can look really striking if the rest of the space is quite simple. You don’t have to redo the whole room either. Sometimes changing the surface is enough to make everything around it feel more polished, which is exactly the kind of designer-looking detail that still feels practical.

Flower Power

Flowers will never not be appealing in the home. Just like using interior design to bring the outside in will never not be luxe. Adding flowers and foliage to your interior space will instantly make your home feel high end.

I'm firmly of the opinion that the flowers you use don't have to be real. Real flowers and greenery can be ridiculously expensive, especially if you're filling your full home. I like to have a mix in mine and would say it's quite evenly split between the two.

Do you have any interior design tips for getting the designer look for less? What's your favourite attribute to your homes interior design?