Details matter when it comes to making your home look more expensive.

The following tips are simple enough to be applied regardless of your budget, and I assure you: they will make a huge difference to the overall look of your place.

This tip has a dramatic effect in your home. You don’t have to spend a lot of money to get rid of that builder grade fixture that comes with your rental – there are beautiful and affordable alternatives out there. It seems complicated, but it is relatively easy to do. Most landlords will allow renters to change light fixtures so as long as they put the old ones back when they move out.

Plants bring comfort and freshness to a home. However, real plants can get costly. If you’re going to use faux plants, make sure to do some research to avoid obtaining a fake plastic look. Additionally, focus on finding beautiful planters that match the style of your home. You can introduce texture by using baskets or planters with intricate details to add interest, for example.

If you don’t have the space for a floor plant, you can try finding a corner to hang a small one from the ceiling or adding beautiful ceramic vases with branches throughout the house.

Swapping out the hardware in your cabinets is an inexpensive and quick way to transform the look of your home. Most importantly, it will instantly make it look luxurious and more expensive because it will add interest and cohesiveness to your design.

Panel moldings make your home look much more interesting and customized in comparison to a simple white wall, and will instantly lift the look of any home, regardless of your style. It is usually inexpensive, and is an interesting way to add character to a wall without going over the top or having to spend thousands of dollars in paintings or wallpapers.

Lighting is one of those things that are often overlooked by renters and homeowners, but they make a huge difference. Avoid bright, cool lighting and give preference to warmer temperatures. They make your home more inviting and cozy, giving it a sophisticated and more expensive look.

The right kind of curtains can instantly make a room look more expensive. Make sure the style you are going for matches with the rest of your home, as well as your lifestyle. For instance, if you have kids or pets, you might want to choose something that is easily washable.

In addition, make sure you are picking the right length. If your curtains are too long or too short, it is going to look off.

If you wanna make your ceilings look taller, here is a designer tip: place the curtain rod a few inches above the window molding. So many people make the mistake of placing it right on top of it, and it gives your walls the appearance of being shorter.

You don’t have to buy expensive furniture to make your home look unique and polished. Companies like Pretty Pegs will allow you to customize your IKEA furniture, making your home look more expensive and authentic to your style.

Mixing different patterns and fabrics add interest to a room and makes your home look more comfortable and inviting. Think about those beautiful beds you see in furniture stores: they look so high end and cozy because they have multiple pillows, blankets and duvets that add plenty of texture to them.

Wall art is a really great way to draw the eye up and make your home look more expensive and put together. Whether you chose to add a large piece of art or make a gallery wall, this tip will certainly add a lot of visual interest.

And while buying art can definitely get expensive, there are tons of options for those on a budget. For instance, you can DIY a large scale art or shop around for affordable art prints on the internet.

Ok, this isn’t necessarily an interior design tip, but trust me when I say it makes a difference. The right kind of scent will have others associating your home with comfort and will instantly add a mysterious sense of lush to the overall feel of your home.

Last but not least, declutter your home. You can follow all of the tips above, but if your home isn’t organized, it will be hard to make it look more expensive. Cleanliness and organization are so important, so make sure to take some time out of your day to put things away and you will feel the difference.