3 Decor Detail Secrets To Make Your Home Look More Luxurious

1. Add Touches of Gold 

The best secret for creating a fancy finish is gold. While real gold décor may not be within your budget, or even in line with your taste, touches of gold bring a formal feeling to the home. Try spay-painting or gold-leafing a mirror, a chandelier, or any metal accessories you own to recreate the look.

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2. Use Unusual Shapes 

Using unusual shapes in your home is one of the most interesting ways to make your home unique and set your space apart from the ordinary. Luxury is all about having what most people don't have, a sofa  or a coffee table that is not the ordinary rectangular shape is the perfect way to get this look. The Good Wife star Julianna Margulies' living room is the perfect example of uniqueness; her boomerang shaped sofa in her living room is nothing like we've ever seen. 

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3. Integrate Statement Art 

For some people, luxury is all about making a big splash, especially in terms of statement art. Statement art is the best way to create luxury, but to create more of a show-stopping moment in a room, statement art in restrained measures is much more effective. Look for something that is playful and has just the right amount of flash. 

Kourtney Kardashians' bedroom featuring a neon light that reads " Love Me".
Photo: Crey Crawford for Jeff Andrews Design

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Why DIY Is Good For You

The DIY movement is on trend – but it really isn't anything new, we have always made things with our own hands. 

One of the reasons there has been a swing back towards DIY is that it makes us feel good. Making things yourself gives you a sense of pride and defines your personal style; it allows you to stand out from the crowd and decorate a home that is not like everyone else’s.


Here, the team at Veneta Blinds have explored and discovered fives benefits of DIY projects, so that you can DIY with pride and a healthy dose of happiness.  

1. New skills & knowledge 
Each project you complete will teach you something new and improve your problem-solving abilities.
2. Self-discovery 
DIY-ing is a perfect way to uncover your natural talents and express your personality.
3. Mindfulness 
When you undertake a DIY project, your time is spend in a 'flow', whereby you are focused on the task at hand, which is a form of mindfulness and very important for a healthy mind, body, heart and soul.
4. Richer relationships
Few things bring people together like shared interests, and DIY projects encourage these special connections.
5. New found confidence 
An exhilarating sense of freedom can be found through DIY as you aren't relying so much on products, services and the expertise of others. Instead, you learn to use your own skills and knowledge.