Creating a home that feels totally luxurious doesn’t (necessarily) have to mean making everything really over the top and spending a lot of money to ensure everything has a designer label – sometimes it’s just about choosing the right materials, with the best textures, finishes, and surfaces that make a space look and feel so much better. With that in mind, keep reading to find out more about the best materials to make your home feel luxurious.
Marble
When you think about it, nothing says ‘luxury’ quite like marble – it really is the perfect mix of elegance and modern style, and it can be used in any room in the house, making it a versatile choice as well. True, you’ll often find marble in the kitchen and bathroom, but did you know you can use it in the dining room, for example, by investing in dining tables with marble top? And there are plenty of other ideas too, once you start looking.
The great thing about marble is that it’s a beautiful material that’s also long-lasting, so once you’ve got it, you won’t have to worry about needing to replace it in a few years – it’s going to be there pretty much as long as you want it to be.
Velvet
Velvet is that soft, plush fabric that you just want to touch, and it’s all about luxury and sophistication. When you add velvet accents like a sofa, armchair, or even some throw pillows to a room, it instantly makes the space feel a lot cozier and warmer, so it can be an ideal choice, depending on the result you’re looking for.
Velvet not only looks gorgeous, but it actually absorbs light so the room feels as though it has more depth, and it can even feel dramatic, and if that’s the kind of home you want, velvet is definitely the way to go.
Brass And Gold
When it comes to giving your home a bit more of a sophisticated edge, don’t underestimate the power of brass and gold in the accents you might have around – a little bling goes a long way! Of course, you do need to use these accents quite sparingly, otherwise it can all feel a bit too much, but when you get it right, it’s the kind of thing that’s not just luxurious, but it also makes your home feel warm and inviting too.
You could have brass or gold handles on drawers, for example, or perhaps in your light fixtures or sockets, or maybe even around a fireplace or window treatments. If you’re not sure, think about any place you’d normally have a chrome accent and switch it for brass or gold – it’s less shiny, so it tends to feel a bit more luxurious as a result.
Leather
Leather furniture is a fantastic idea – it’s classic, timeless, durable, and, of course, it gives off a feeling of luxury, so what’s not to love about that? Whether it’s brand new and looks great or it’s older and has that well-worn look, the same is true – leather just works in any room and in any home.
If you’re not keen on having a big, bold leather statement like a sofa or chairs, you can use it in smaller ways, and have leather accents on your handles, or around the room, for example. The results will be stunning whatever you do.