12 luxe accent pieces to make your home look far more expensive without costing a fortune

Our shopping editor has found the best effortlessly elegant accessories to elevate the look and feel of your current decor

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Sure, you can buy all the luxe-looking furniture and decor you like, but there are some areas of the home that are more than often overlooked. I’m talking about the exposed cables, lackluster towel racks, and unloved corners around your home that let’s be honest – could probably do with an upgrade. It’s the little expensive-looking touches that often make the biggest difference to the look and feel of a space, and they’re actually pretty easy to incorporate! 

The best home decor stores are full of said luxe accents and accessories to elevate the feel of your current decor – it’s just a question of knowing where to look! But I know that this is easier said than done, so I’ve done the hard work for you and narrowed down the best effortlessly elegant additions to make your current decor feel far more expensive.

OUR TOP 12 LUXE ACCENT PIECES TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE

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HOW CAN I MAKE MY HOME LOOK MORE EXPENSIVE WITHOUT CHANGING MY CURRENT DECOR?

When it comes to making your home look more expensive, it’s all about the luxe finishing touches. By changing small fixtures like door handles and toilet paper holders and covering untidy parts of your home with chic storage solutions, you can make a real difference with very little effort. 

In terms of key features to look out for – additions with gold and antique-style accents, stoneware, and textured details like scalloped edges and ribbed glass will all add an expensive feel to your current decor. By buying smaller additions to accentuate the pieces you currently own rather than replacing them completely, you can completely change the feel of your space without spending too much money, time, or effort.

Valeza Bakolli
Contributing Shopping Editor

Valeza Bakolli is an experienced shopping editor. She previously worked at BuzzFeed where she honed her skills in all things shopping - from gift guide curation to spotting top home trends. Finding the best bargains online is her happy place (you won’t believe how much she got her Nespresso machine for!) and when she’s not romanticizing her morning coffee routine, you’ll probably find her creating a tablescape for yet another alfresco dining event in her backyard.