1. THE 'BOULDER' PLANTER
By now, we're all come around to the fact that the best indoor trees are a brilliant way to add impact and make your home feel more expensive. The more pressing question I have? What to put it in. Hand-crafted from stone, these planters radiate ageless charm and finesse.
2. 'SHAGGY' RUGS
When it comes to floor coverings, rugs with texture are an easy shortcut to make a room feel more expensive. 'Rugs are a great way to add texture and warmth to a space, especially when the room is more neutral in color,' says interior designer Montana Labelle.
3. HONEY TONES
Embracing the right color can make a room feel more expensive, too, and if there's one color trend that I'm equating with elevated spaces right now, it's rich, golden honey tones.
In this modern bathroom, created by Los Angeles-based designer Davide Casaroli, a monochromatic design using an earthy, golden color palette sets the tone for a space that feels effortlessly luxurious.
4. CURVED DINING TABLES
There's something that just feels so effortlessly luxe about a curved dining table, that gives the sense of a space well-thought out - maybe even by the hand of an interior designer. But why is this?
'The curves and irregularity of these dining tables are a juxtaposition with the rectilinear nature of most architecture,' says Alexander Diaz Andersson, Managing Partner of ATRA. 'This softens the space and creates an ambiance of calm.'
5. THE LACQUER LOOK
Gloss is a paint trend that had fallen out of favor in recent years, but has returned as designers look to modern lacquers for schemes that feel grand and expensive.
'Gloss is such a glamorous look,' says Patrick O'Donnell, color expert for Farrow & Ball, 'so consider spraying walls or cabinetry in full gloss for that oh-so-chic lacquer look.'