How to Make Your Small Apartment Look More Expensive Than It Is

1. Add decorative mouldings

Adding decorative mouldings to your apartment can enhance its visual appeal and give it a luxurious touch. Whether it's crown moulding, wainscoting, or baseboard, mouldings can mimic the look of traditional or classical architecture, giving your apartment a sense of timeless elegance. Board and batten is a particularly easy moulding to DIY at home – find a quick tutorial here.

3. Switch up your hardware

Luxury is in the detail. Hardware, such as doorknobs, drawer pulls, and faucets, are often overlooked but can make a huge difference to the appeal of your space. Take a look at your hardware and if they look drab or dated give them an upgrade with more chic designs. This is a particularly good trick for rental apartments where permanent changes can't be made.

5. Declutter and organise

If you're living in a small space, having a cluttered and unorganised space won't just negatively impact how you function in your home, but can also make it look cheap. A clutter-free space instantly makes your home look put together and creates an impression of elegance and sophistication.

7. Focus on symmetry and balance

This interior design trick involves arranging furniture and accessories in a symmetrical and balanced manner to create a sense of order and harmony – something often associated with high-end design. Start by establishing a focal point be it; a fireplace, kitchen island, bed, window, or sofa. From here you can choose items with the same visual weight to flank the focal point.