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Have you bought your first apartment or looking to redecorate your current space to something a little more “Instagram”-worthy? You may be looking at ideas online, but finding nothing that suits the size of your current space/layout, or it may be unaffordable, or you are looking for something with that extra spark and individuality.
Read here about Molly Mae and Tommy Fury’s home inspiration.
We have researched different influencers who have utilized the space in their apartment and made their small adobe into a luxurious haven. Our home is where we spend the most amount of time with ourselves, with our family, and a place where we find comfort to escape the outdoors. If you hadn’t thought about it before, it’s now time to open your horizons and explore different designs – whether it’s adding in some accessories, or creating more of a minimalistic approach with block colors, we have a range of ideas below for you including some DIY hacks!
Entrance Hall
In some apartments, you have a small entrance hall and this is the first place that you and your guests see when entering your home. It is the first impression everyone has of your home and therefore you want to make it individual to you as well as add some budget-friendly luxury to it. A frequent look at appeared on social media was adding a small table (depending on the size and space of your hallway), with a mirror on top.
Your items can be bought from places like Facebook Marketplace where you can find new and used items that just need some brushing up or light work done to it. Depending on the colour scheme of your home, you may want to add a long white table for a modern look, or a wooden table for the rustic effect.
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Next, add your mirror on top. Again, if you have a white table, then a gold rim mirror, brown/wooden or black rim around your mirror would compliment the white very well. Round mirrors are popular and give a wholesome feeling when coming home. It’s also good for when you’re dressed up and going to an event – a mirror at the front of your door is always helpful!
Do not clutter this space. Making your apartment look luxurious on a budget means clearing any clutter or unnecessary things. If you have shoes to put away then find storage space for them in a cupboard and get a revolving shoe stack inside so it’s tucked away and hidden. This gives you more space for something else like a poof and blanket on top.
The video below not only shows how lovely a poof looks under the table but also how small changes to the entrance wall can make a big difference. Cassidy here gets strips of wallpaper to differentiate the rooms and create a moody effect. She adds a console table with a small bowl in the middle. You can add puri in the bowl or instead of a bowl, add a candle and plants. Adding plants and life into your home lifts the mood of the space as well as fresh air.
@cassidyckay How to make your entryway looks luxurious ✨🏡😍 #minivlog #lifestyle #apartment #apartmenttour #aesthetic #homedecor #decor #howto #ReasonForBooking #CODSquadUp #fyp #interiordesign #interiordesigner #interiordecor ♬ original sound – spedupsongsnlyrics
If you want to be a little extra, buy planks of wood (you can even find wood that is thrown out or in IKEA in the sales section, re-paint it or polish it and drill them into the wall. You would have created a cheap and affordable set of floating shelves.
@b_slavica Entrance hall 🚪#apartment #decoration #stylingideas #colors #beforeandafter #entrance #mirror #rental #fyp #decorationideas #somethingnew ♬ its just a rental – the eclectic collective
Kitchen
If you have a bright kitchen, you’re halfway there already. Bright kitchens make the space look clean, fresh, and luxurious giving you a lot of light whilst you cook. Make sure the kitchen is not cluttered and get trays for your kitchen. Check out more simple tricks below!
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Glass jars not only look good in your kitchen apartment, but they make your kitchen look good and keep your produce fresh. You may notice that when opening a packet of pasta and sealing it with a clip, you’ll still find creepy crawlies inside. Glass jars not only look good on your countertop as a feature or in your cupboard, but also have amazing benefits.
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You can also add hanging plants to your kitchen tops or fresh herbs in the glass jars and have them on display. The jars can be placed ontop counter tops and shelves.
Living Room
Fragrance is everything inside a home and especially in an apartment. When you walk into your home, what is the first thing that you can smell? Is it memorable? Without getting a headache, add distinct scents in every room of your apartment so it envokes a different feeling when you enter.
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Adding large mirrors in your apartment is a hack we never knew! Why do large mirrors look good in small apartments? It expands the space making the room look larger then what it is. You can add a small poof next to the mirror with a blanket lounged across the top – perfect picture spot!
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Bedroom
What is the first thing that you see when you enter your bedroom? Or what is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of your bedroom? Your bed of course! Making your apartment bedroom look luxury on a budget is simple, and it starts with your bedsheets.
TikToker Didi shows us how layering your bedsheets can make them look stylish, cozy and make it feel like you’re staying in a hotel. All you need are sheets, a blanket, and a few pillows – that’s it! Once you’ve finished, spray your sheet with fabric mist or sleeping mist which you can find on Amazon or in any home store to help you fall asleep quickly.
@athomewithdidi Make Your Bedroom Look Luxurious on a Budget (Spring Refresh) Do you use flat sheets on your bed? In as much as I use both fitted and flat sheets, I personally prioritise the quality of flat sheets I use because they keep the bed grounded for the whole week. I don’t have to make my bed afresh everyday. Like & Save for inspo 📌Link to beddings on my stories Follow @athomewithdidi_interiors for all your interior design enquiries #luxuriousbedroom #luxuriousbed #makeabed #girlsbedroomideas #girlsbeddingsets #fyp #bedroomdecorideas #foryoupage #interiordesign ♬ Keep Me In The Moment – Radio Version – Jeremy Camp
Carefully watch how the sheets are tucked in and pillows are added. There are usually 4 pillows, and you can decide on 2, 3, or 4 cushions to fluff up. Always go with white sheets and add layers of colour on top.
@nicolepvanbrocklin Climbing into a fluffy bed every night is my favorite thing ☁️ #hotelbedding #howtomakeyourbed #bedroomdecor #luxuryonabudget ♬ pastel skies – Rook1e
Again, if you have the space, try and add two large mirrors (or sticky mirrors as we are on a budget) to either side of your bed. This will elongate your walls and make the room look and feel luxurious.
You can also add bedside tables on either side of the bed and add a tray with a candle, book, and another item of your choice in the tray. A taller headboard instantly makes your eyes wonder upwards, thus making the room look taller than what it is.
@isabellasloft Add mirrors above your nightstands for a larger more luxurious feel in your bedroom! #boujeeonabudget #homedecoronabudget #tiptok #bedroomdecor #bedroomideas ♬ TAG ME FOR DANCE CREDS – BarieSmackathotひ
Bathroom
Add your own luxe labels on your products! Consistency is key as we all know and aesthetics is everything! Adding these small details is noticeable might we add so making your apartment look memorable starts with the small things. You can also buy readymade prints from Amazon.
@simalexandriaa_ BATHROOM LUXURY ON A BUDGET. ✨ #explorepage #luxury #luxurybathroom #aesthetic ♬ Aesthetic – Tollan Kim
It is common in the UAE to have countertops that are dark or cupboards that are brown but there is a quick fix for this! You can purchase counter sticky-top paper if you’re renting a place. Watch the video below by Cease and see how she transforms her countertop with this simple hack.
@ms.ceaseplease Budget friendly bathroom update! #transformation #budgetfriendly #bathroommakeover #luxury #luxurybathroom #renterfriendly ♬ Players – DJ Smallz 732 – Jersey Club Remix – Coi Leray
Add a basket full of small hand towels and leave it on the countertop. You can add a wicker basket under the countertop for the disposable towels. Many people don’t know, but a lot of bacteria is accumulated on a hand towel, therefore it is much more sanitary to use smaller hand towels once, before washing them and reusing.
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Other budget-friendly tips for making your small apartment bathroom look fabulous is adding a eucalyptus plant in your shower – not only does it look good but smells good, and a wooden ladder for your large hanging towels.
@livinglory luxurious bathroom on a budget, baby. #bathroom #luxury #bathroomdecor ♬ original sound – spedupsongsnlyrics
DIY Hacks
It seems like mirrors are popular when it comes to making small apartments look bigger.
@qumfort TikTok made me do it 🙈 🪞 #fyp #apartmenthacks #cheapdecor #budgetfriendly #diyproject #foryou #mirrorwall #tutorial #viral #relatable #walmart #walmartmirrortrend ♬ original sound – Makayla
Are you renting a fully furnished apartment? Are the sofas dragging you down? Buy slipcovers from Amazon, Noon or anywhere online that is budget-friendly and transform your dark sofas into something light and airy.
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