Modern Luxurious Bedroom:
The Look for Less
Sensible Chic : Episode SEC-708 -- More Projects »
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If you dream of a space that’s dressed to the nines—but you need to decorate on a dime—follow these guidelines for high style on a budget.
- When in doubt about color, choose taupe, which Sensible Chic’s Jen Jordan says is a sophisticated choice. The deeper the shade, the more drama it denotes.
- Accomplish a luxurious look without the luxurious price: Blend textures and tones, spending more on the most important element, and less on the accent pieces. In the budget-friendly room, for instance, Jen invested in a gold dupioni silk bedspread but then mixed and matched less expensive pillows with interesting textures and embellishments.
- The altar table in the inspiration room was made of organic materials and served as a prominent piece of art. When you use less costly pieces, Jen says, "Try to add elements of craftsmanship. Take every opportunity to paint or add." In this case painting the base of the table black and the tabletop cream gives a thrifty console a custom look.
- Shop in your house before you go shopping. The nicest accessories are those that have personal meaning. Find new uses for old things: Remove cups or bowls from the china cabinet and display them on shelves, or fill a glass vase with colored marbles from your childhood.
- Fresh bamboo stalks are wonderfully compatible with Asian designs. Buy the tropical woody stems from a local florist and place them in water as you would cut flowers, and they’ll continue to grow. They are low maintenance, introduce soft organic lines to a room, and you’ll enjoy the added lore of bringing good luck.
- Metal accents don’t have to match; it’s fine to mix metals, Jen says, as long as they look organic and earthy and are not overly polished.
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