 Pendant lights and marble countertops make great accents to amp up your custom home’s luxe factor! Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a massive budget to create the luxurious custom home of your dreams. Some strategic thinking and creativity can do wonders in incorporating opulence into your home without breaking the bank or taking away from other projects you may have budgeted for. There are certain areas and elements you can focus on to achieve a lavish feel on a modest budget. We won’t keep you waiting any longer; read below for tips on adding luxury to your custom home.Entryways and Focal Points
The best way to add a touch of elegance to your space is to focus on the areas that are most noticeable or that you’d like to draw the eye towards. Since entryways lead the way into your home, adding an interesting light fixture like a chandelier or a large piece of art that lines the wall beside the door can create appeal and a sense of grandeur as it sets the tone for the rest of your home. Instead of decorating every wall in your home, you can focus on specific areas, such as a bookshelf wall, the area leading up to your staircase, or even your kitchen island. These areas become focal points that you can embellish, which will add interest while also keeping a check on your finances. Sconces for lighting, bold, colourful pieces of art, a statement marble countertop or a fresh coat of paint on an accent wall are all ways to keep your space looking and feeling luxe without overdoing it. If you’re on your journey towards realizing your dream home but aren’t sure where to start, check out our post on custom building the luxury home of your dreams. Upgrade smaller elements to create a better visual impact Though small, elements such as molding trim, door handles, and generic light fixtures exist throughout your home, if designed strategically, they can give your home more cohesiveness and grandeur for a fraction of the cost. Detailed crown molding can help draw the eye upwards, creating the feeling of a larger space. Switching out ordinary doorknobs to metallic ones throughout your home can help add a sleek touch, and unique light fixtures in your bathrooms and hallways can amp up the interest, too. If you’ve got general contractors building your custom home, they can be of huge help in the design process. Remember, it’s more about quality investments in the impactful details than blowing the budget on every design element of your custom home. Invest in quality window treatments Window coverings such as drapes, curtains, or shades are a comparatively inexpensive way to greatly enhance a room's aesthetic factor. Ceiling-to-floor drapes in a rich, durable fabric can make the space feel luxurious while also giving the impression of higher ceilings, which helps make the room feel more cozy. Choose deep, bold hues to impart a grand feel or neutral tones for a lighter, airy, more timeless ambience. Lighting for luxury As we all know, lighting is essential for the right mood and adding depth and warmth to any space. Investing in quality ambient, task and accent lighting can instantly make your custom home in Kelowna feel more luxurious. Apart from statement chandeliers that can double as art pieces, wall sconces in hallways, novel pendant lights for bathrooms or the kitchen island, and small spotlights for accent pieces can give your space tons of character. Another tip is to get dimmer switches for your lights; this way, you can control the brightness of light in any room at your convenience. Carefully curated art pieces Nothing gives a home a classy feel like well-thought-out and positioned art pieces. Instead of trying to source several smaller works of art, opt for larger, statement pieces. These will not only be more affordable and intentional but will also have a better impact on the room they’re placed in. Choose colourful pieces to create an accent wall for the room or neutral pieces with textural depth to add a bit of interest without taking away from the rest of the room. You could even go for simpler pieces with pops of colour that tie into the rest of your home’s colour scheme for coordinated decor. A great way to source unique art pieces that look expensive without the expensive price tag is by visiting local art fairs, thrift shops or online marketplaces. While contributing to design elements in your custom-built home, it is essential to remember that luxury exists in the details. Incorporating elegant, classic features is more about ‘how’ you invest your money rather than on ‘what’. At Gibson Custom Homes, we’ve worked on plenty of custom-build projects across the Okanagan with a range of budgets. Our expertise in the field will allow us to guide you through choosing affordable materials that impart a luxe feel to your home. Ready to get started on your dream custom home? Contact us today, and we’ll help transform your vision into reality. Ready to start imagining the magic of your luxury custom home? Reach out to Gibson Custom Homes today and ignite your creative juices! |
