5 ways to make your home more luxurious

What are your favorite pieces in your home?  Are they among your more luxurious possessions? When I think of luxury, I think of being in a state of refinement and elegance.  My favorite objects are from a mix of independent artists, well known designers, and mass market retailers.  An item doesn’t have to cost a lot to look luxurious! I like an object if it makes me smile and evokes a bit of my personality as well.  I’m also mildly obsessed with home decor.  But I know it can get out of hand so I try to pick my pieces carefully. Our home is still a work in progress, but I’ve incorporated touches that makes it feel luxurious to us.  How do you make your home more luxurious?

I try to get fresh flowers almost weekly. I’m lucky to have access to affordable and gorgeous orchids upon discovering a local flower seller.  In addition, I’ll stop by and grab brightly colored roses from the florist at our local mall.  It’s a small touch that brings a bit of beauty and brightness.  There are now fabulous silk flowers as well for a look that lasts more than a week!

We have a small gallery wall of our wedding pictures and a few personal mementoes. I framed a few letters and collectible stamps from my mother-in-law when we collected her belongings a few years ago.  It’s a nice vintage touch and remembrance of her hobbies.  I also framed a mix of digital prints and watercolors and scatter them about the house.  West Elm has great frames and I have a few Cozamia prints, but I’m always adding to my art collection.

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My love for candles also developed recently. Previously, I never understood the allure of luxury candles.  But some candles have such truly wonderful smells and gorgeous reusable jars. As a result, I really do feel like lighting a wonderful candle(s) really changes the mood and ambiance.  It can be pricey, but is a lovely little luxury.  Of course I try to get mine, like these Fresh Candles, on sale!

I have a few color tones in my home now – gray, blue, and pink (in the little one’s room).  The bedrooms tend to be lighter and brighter. But I like to fill the living room with black and white/cream pieces set off with gold or sometimes silver accents. I like accent pieces from Pottery Barn – how cute is this first year frame? I like an elegant and understated look for our common areas.  We are refinishing a lovely table now and I can’t wait to find a few fun chairs for it!

I’ve already spoken about my love for trays a few times.  They are such a lovely way to organize your baubles or food.  Mostly, I like how they contain everything in one place.  I stalked this vintage Lanvin tray on eBay for months (see this post on how to create saved searches). I also love using my candle sticks as jewelry stands and using candles and other pieces of decor to accent a room.