10 AFFORDABLE WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK EXPENSIVE! 🏠 🔨 DIY HOME HACKS
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In today’s video, I’m sharing a few of my favorite ways to make your home look more expensive without breaking the bank. These are some fresh updates you can easily make to spruce up your space. Even if you’re decorating on a budget, you can still design a home that feels expensive!
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My zero-cost way to making my house look more luxurious is to just clean it. Because I know people who have very expensive furniture and decor and the couch is always covered in piles of laundry or the coffee table is covered in dirty dishes, so you never see or notice the nice things. Your eye just goes to the clutter. But you can have thrift store furniture and keep the house clean, and it already looks better than the expensive messy house.
Yes!
This!!!!
That’s SO true! Clean and nice smelling.
YES. this could not be more true. And also to add to this, getting decor and furniture that is easy to clean/dust. Avoid glass!
Great point!!!
A plant is a neutral AGREED 😍🌿
It really is!
Plants are what I'd call "functionally neutral". Put a green pillow on a couch and it might clash horribly. Put a plant in the same shade of green next to the couch, and it'll look amazing.
100%
If I was your landlord, I wouldn’t want you to change a thing when you moved. Love your place!
Right!? They had my dream done for them..... having their place remodeled by drew how could they change it back to whatever drab way they had it before ?!
I would be so grateful if I was your landlord🐨🦘🇦🇺
I know. I keep telling him to show him but he still hasn’t. That should be a video.
The landlord will be able to rent the place quicker than usual with what Drew has beautifully done to the place, and for more money!
I am older, and one thing I had to do to update my spaces was to get rid of "collections." Replacing a collection of Hummel figurines with a large piece of pottery and a plant has made all the difference. Plus, it's SO much easier to dust and keep the space clean. It truly makes my home look "clean" and more modern!
I'm working on that. I have a spare bedroom for my craft room and I keep my collections I can't part with in there.
One tip I've come across, to make it easier to let go of old things (collections, heirlooms, etc) was to take pictures of them to add to an album along with a description of what it is, how you got it, and why it's special. Then sell/donate/gift/discard the items as appropriate. That way you can keep the visual representation of the memory without cluttering your space with things you won't use or truly enjoy
@@spooniesarah Fantastic idea! Thanks so much❤️
@@spooniesarah good tip. I needed this. Thanks
@@spooniesarah I have always done this with all my inherited heirloom furniture and jewelry. Now my 3 young adult daughters are doing the same with all their school arts and craft projects that have been sitting in boxes in our attics.
1. 0:53 Sense of Smell
2. 1:49 Blank Walls
3. 3:09 Layering up
4. 4:29 Replacing old dingey crusted dusted and busted light fixtures lol
5. 6:00 Two nightstands
6. 6:50 Plants or Flowers
7. 7:33 DIY Upgrades
8. 8:52 Crown Molding
9. 10:06 Window Treatments
I think I missed one
Change hardware(knobs, etc.)
Wall moulins
Actually, add to the blank wall*
I went to buy a couch from joybird and the associate in store said green was neutral because it’s the color of nature. That’s how he convinced me to buy an emerald green velvet sectional 😂. Yes plants are neutral!
Love love green velvet !
I agree with the salesperson. If Mother Nature can use color, so can I!
I’m getting a green sectional as well! I’m so excited
Neutral means it goes with all color combinations. You wouldn’t use it with a yellow and blue outfit the way you would with beige, brown or black accessories. I disagree that it’s a “neutral”.
The curled collar tip, the bloopers, the classy 'imperferxion' is what draws me to you! Stay real, stay unedited...luv u!
Leather paint on a fabric chair? 🤯 that was awesome!
Drew you have such an eye for interior design. You are naturally gifted 🤍🧡
Thank you so much 😀
He sure does, love his channel ❤️😘
1000% repaint your high-traffic zones! Doors are touched SO much, we don’t notice when they’ve gone dingy.. also chips and dings, like on door frames, baseboards, or furniture feet. Slay on, Fox!
I would also add that hanging your wall art at the appropriate height makes a huge difference! I’ve seen so many homes with wall art way too high and it throws everything off!
Agreed! I actually become fixated on it and have to resist the urge to say something 😂
I so agree! I watched some YT tutorials on hanging wall art in an esthetically-pleasing manner and then went and re-hung all of mine. What an amazing difference. It's like every piece is brand new to me again now.. And cost = $0.00!!
Art and mirrors in children’s spaces need to be hung at appropriate height as well. If something expensive is in danger of being destroyed by the child it isn’t appropriate for their space. It’s also a great way to teach gentleness/care to toddlers/children!
The first tip about smell is HUGE! I have a friend that has an oil diffuser going constantly in her house and every time I walk in it is just so calming and id like to say elegant feeling.
Okay I'm sorry WHAT?! You MADE a leather-looking chair... by painting... fabric.... I can't. Just when I think I've seen it all in terms of house trends, you come out here with this magic. Wow.
That's exactly what I thought...I was like whaaaa!?
Drew, you are spot on about noticing what homes smell like the moment you walk in. So important to have something pleasant, clean and not overbearing. Love your videos
I know that this is kinda weird, but I would love to see tips and tricks to make your home look incredible while protecting and choosing stuff wisely for people who have cats and dogs. That is my number one struggle in my home. Sorry about my english, I'm actually portuguese and I don't talk or write in english very often. Btw, loved this video 💖
Your English was perfect!!!
@@katieanna7587 Aww thank you very much 🥰
Thanks for posting this. My cats would destroy a lot of those beautiful things. Those lovely curtains and the artificial trees would be playground equipment in my house.
Have a washable couches instead of putting a sheet on them. If you do need a sheet or something you can get one that looks similar to the couch and covers the whole thing. Washable rugs help too.
If you cant do plants on the ground/low, try hanging them or a high shelf.
For curtains, consider putting them on curtain rings with clips so you can wash or replace them when they get dirty or scratched
Try wood or metal benches and chairs instead of upholstered
Leather couches are also easier to clean
Hope that helps!
Apothecary jars make everything look elevated. I put Q-tips, candy, cotton pads, etc in mine.
Right!? They really do!
I’m a writer, working the second book in my cozy mystery series. The main character is renovating her old Victorian house. I had to mention Lonefox in the manuscript. I’ll send you a copy when it’s released.
OMG! This is so exciting :)
What are the books called? I'd love to read them too!!
@@maddisonfeeney8038 They are called The Lawson’s Landing Mystery Series. The first book is The Wild Goose Chase Murders. The second is The Drunkard’s Path Murders. The main character owns a quilt shop and all the murders are named for quilt patterns. The first two will be released in September. My last 5 books were published by big houses. This is my first attempt at self-publishing. It’s a learning curve.
How exciting for Drew!!!
@practically prepared that's so exciting!! I'll have to check them out when they are released
#1 scent/smell...you're SO right!! I have dogs and I'm usually very self conscious if/when guests come by. "How does my home smell?" Terrific suggestion. 🥰
I only have one cat. But it's a small flat. So everytime there's someone visiting I ask how it smells
I can't stop watching your videos. Every single room in my house needs you and your videos :) and I am so happy to hear a designer talk about aromatic accents it's such a big deal
a lil challenge idea for the diy/interior design community: an entire room makeover with ONLY diy’d items (nothing store bought) - from the furniture to decor. would love to see how that would turn out!
I did just that in my guest room! And, I love it!
I'm game for that! Great challenge!
That painted chair is awesome.
I reaaaaaally love this video. Such a fresh breath of air instead of “Things that look tacky” or “Your house looks cheap if you have x” like other videos here on YT, you focused on suggestions and ideas. Very positive and actually helpful ❤️
You are amazing i really dont know what id do without you , its not just about the amazing hacks and diys but your voice and spirit is so calming .
Thank you for being the amazing self that you are .all the way from south Africa yey. 💞💞💞
I really enjoyed these hacks! I've been working in home decor for 26 years and haven't seen it all.....so, thank you!! You.are.ADORABLE!!!
Like when you put a gallery wall together, I'm so jealous of your brain, lol.
Totally agree on scent, enhancing vertical space, layering, importance of light, balanced design, simple paint, hardware and light bulb replacements, and window treatments for light and temperature control. However, the most important enhancement is to never miss a Lone Fox video, the product of a truly talented, creative and artistic person, and I have been paid nothing for this endorsement. There should be a Lone Fox TV show.
Blew me away with the “leather” look painting on that chair🤯mind blown!! And the curtains😱I could not believe the difference AND how stunning it looks. I would never have considered putting curtains up in that way, but I will now😜
Crusted,dusted,busted lighting!! This phrase has lifted my Saturday morning and inspired me to change out the lighting in my home!! I love your videos.
Yes to two nightstands! I think it also signals to any guests/the universe that you have made space in your life for another person 💕
How did i just find your channel ?!?!? literally obsessed and now i am hooked watching all your make overs and this is exactly what i needed considering im redoing my entire interior living room, bath, bed, etc and also redecorating my outside! i am mainly stuck on my room considering i have gray furniture and don't know what i should do with the walls
Drew, we'd love it if you'd share your cleaning routine. I think the reason I avoid adding art/visual interest items is because I don't like dusting! :-p
We DO NOT want matching bed sets! Preach it Drew 😂 I could not agree more.
Drew, I love your sense of humor! 'No matching furniture sets for 2021, there's no more of those!' 😂
Bedside tables on each side of the bed is good Feng Shui too.
also! according to the law of attraction it will help your chances of filling that other side of the bed with your soul mate!
I really must say that you are a very wise and prudent man. I love all of your ideas. ❤
That window transformation! I'm obsessed!
I think that the title is so funny : looking expensive ??? Maybe it's because I'm French, Americans are so straightforward, that's why I love them
I'm also such a stickler for scent. Not only does each space in my place have it's own scent, but each one has to "audition" by being sprayed next to the others so I know they will flow from room to room. Stickler 😅
Well if every space needs its own scent, then the "audition" is 100% necessary.
Drew, I'm so with you on the two-nightstand concept. To me, nothing makes a bed look more put together than a night table on each side. Oh, and let's not forget the lamps. Just love you Drew, when I'm blue, I click on you, and I feel better! God bless.
Drew was not playing talking about them light fixtures lol 😂
I felt that on another level the way he said "CRUSTED DUSTED BUSTED"
Lenders Bagel factory is in my town, I'm about a mile downwind. When we first moved here I kept saying to my husband this house must be haunted, I sometimes smell people making toast. Step out on the front porch...cinnamon raisin bagel day!!
My matching bedroom furniture set (headboard, dresser & nightstands) are staying FOR-EVER 🤣❤️
It finally clicked! Layering up!! Such a genius way to say it. People usually say, “accessories,” and I would get bogged down. “Layering up” is an easy way to interrupt how to decorate. Thank you!!
Wonderful! That 'leather' chair reno was mindblowing!!!
Love the curtain idea having the rod the full length of the wall. You are such an incredible creative and design savvy person. You have a real gift. Thanks for sharing.
I am so excited that you are using dark green paint....just what I have chosen for our new retirement home. I love everything that you have done in your home...brilliant.
🐼 Big Bear Hugs from a 67 yr old grandma in Kirby, Texas, USA 🐼 🖤🖤
Yes, scents make such a difference. I haven't heard anyone suggest that as decor before. But it truly makes a difference. I usually bake something before guests arrive so it smells welcoming for them 😊
Sent is such a creative idea but makes a big impact. Also from elevating my space I've noticed that having two night stands is key. So glad you mentioned that. I haven't seen anyone else talk about it before
Right!! It’s such a random little thing and I feel it’s almost unnoticed until somebody points it out!
Wow, that chair is so transformative. Amazing.
For my narrow entry hall, I went with a blank wall on one side & a wall mural on the opposite wall. The type of mural makes the entry hall feel bigger while the blank wall keeps attention on the mural.
I am so glad you mentioned light fixtures! I love changing light fixtures in a room it can make such a difference! It's like new hardware(jewelry)on furniture!!!
I totally agree!
As someone who is super sensitive to smells that first tip is so good! When I walk into a home that smells bad or musty that’s the only thing I can focus on and I just feel like their home is dirty even if it doesn’t appear to be. You could have the most expensive furniture ever but if your house smells bad I’m going to be so uncomfortable. 😂
Bad dog or cat owners. The smells give it away
Yes!!! Totally agree
I’m sensitive to smells to. Fake chemical fragrances make me choke and gasp. The best smell is “clean” and fresh air.
Do you sit on the cool non-leather chair? I ♥️ the concept of wall molding - the ones that look like a frame on the wall without art - it’s art itself! 😍😍😎
Ok not to get too deep but this actually made me tear up a little. When I moved into the house I'm in now I was still dealing with the changes of ptsd and depression in my life - I've always been very houseproud and I thought 'oh I'll fix that when I'm better' but this lil ep made me realise it's been 3 years and I haven't done any of it! My curtains are rental cra@p, there's no light shades on the overhead fittings, all my cushions need replacing, my bed only has one nightstand... so thanks for popping up in my recommends angel, it's time to give myself a nice house again. 🙏 😚
I love seeing you use craft paper to lay out your gallery wall🥳 I use the reverse side of my previous year‘s Christmas wrapping paper leftovers! Pro tip: mark the position of the picture hangers/picture wire, on each piece you are hanging… Rub over the hanger with your finger and either pierce it with a pen or draw a dot with a permanent marker. While the papers are still on the wall, install all your picture hangers and simply pull off the paper. Easy! To keep your pictures level, you can use a ball of poster adhesive in one corner. For a more permanent solution, nail a tiny Brad nail into the corner of the frame (backside) and snip off the head with a pair of wire cutters. Use a level, push the frame corner into the wall, mischief managed!
You are my favorite RUclipsr! Thank you for all of the blood, sweat and tears you pour in to your channel. Your content is quality.
That leather-painted chair!...WOW!
Drew, I absolutely adore watching you! You are so very knowledgable about decorating. My only wish is that you could help us over here in Europe to get some of the ideas you show for American homes. Our walls are painted cement and sooo difficult to even get a nail in. Every hole made in our walls needs a plastic support thing ( sorry, don’t know the proper name for those things) and a screw, not a nail. A nail would just fall out! But I’ll keep watching because you are so adorable! ☺️☺️☺️☺️☺️
Drew, you're such a positive person :) It's so nice to feel this good energy while watching your videos :) Greetings from Poland :)
Can I just have Drew design my whole home? 🥰
Sense of smell , welcoming its easy to keep it that way as for me live alone in a condo. I like your window treatment would be a project for my still homecation life.
THAT'S A WOOD BOWL AS A LIGHT!!??? WOOOOOOWWWWWW SO COOL
Could you do a complete tour of your place in every room? I often have trouble blending colors and styles from room to room....(and...I just want to see it ALL!!!)
I'm so glad we have had the opportunity to learn from you before all the rich people grab you up. I have no doubt in my mind, that you will be designer to the rich and famous in a very short time.
I'm so glued to your channel. Thanks Drew. Chidinma from Nigeria 🇳🇬
I'm so bad at home decorating but yet I'm so picky about it, does that even make sense? I love you sense of style, I love how easy and laid back your personality, will definitively put some actually most of these tips to use. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🤩
Love this filming set up, so nice to see other angles of your home x
Yay, thank you! I decided I would switch it up
exactly
Excellent point on lighting. As a lighting designer, trust me when I say this, even most expensive houses have terrible lighting choices.
You did great - only said ":cute" 4x. This was a much more elevated presentation - much more reflective of your abilities. Impressed.
You're totally on point with the scent of your home. A huge ingredient for a great environment.
You are so adorable!! I agree, plants are neutral and they can be an inexpensive way to fill a corner space and bring some of nature inside. I absolutely think the wood boards on the wall really elevate the look of a room. Thank you for the great ideas as always!! 🤗
I love my hometown always smell good when I walk in. It’s one of my favorite things to make my home feel more homey. The curtains are for sure a boost to any room
Questions: white sheets, curtains vs colors for a high end look? How to choose rugs for the space, sizes, patterns, to match or not to match the funiture, curtains etc. How to brighten dark rooms. Thank you for your great tips! Love em all. Keep em coming!!!
That chair you transformed is amazing!
I have allergies and often will react to scents so it's difficult, though not impossible, to find a scent that I can tolerate. As long as they're very subtle, I'm usually ok-ish lol
@@amara560 me, also! I can't visit most people because of my toxic symptoms I get from any fragrance, including essential oils! I'm disappointed that Drew endorsed Reed diffusers and similar. They are very toxic and can trigger severe symptoms in many people.
We just bought a new house that needs 100% updated and I’m now going to binge watch your channel to figure out what I want and how to do it. I’m so excited to finally have a house that is exactly what I want 😍
Try Pottery Barn stores and website for ideas. They decorate just like Drew.
I legit LOL'd at 6:05 and thought, "good for you!"
Those full across curtain rods are gorgeous.
I live in a studio apt, so I can’t change hardly anything. But a friend gave me matching end tables (used as night stands), a sofa table that matches (my grandson’s use it as a desk) & the matching coffee table (which was used against a wall & held movies & such). I’m trying to decide if I want to paint them or not, along with an old entertainment center. If I did?? I’m thinking white & the entertainment center with aqua &/or coral accents. I’m more beachy-shabby chic. LOL
That sounds really cute! I definitely vote for painting them, I have painted an old dresser twice, it's been moving with me from place to place for 10+ years and I just change it whenever my style changes 😊 the colors sound cute, I hope you do end up painting them!
Are the pieces wood? MDF? If you’re considering white, maybe a paint wash (water/paint mix) would be a nice place to start.
@@MoDro281pretty sure they’re real wood…my friend who gave them to me because no one in her family wanted them, said the came from her uncles million dollar home. Each piece has about 1/4” or more piece of heavy glass on the top, so there’s 3-4” between the top & the glass..not to mention each piece has a drawer that opens & closes from each side!!
@@susandooley9630 They sound like a very generous gift! Perhaps if you could get an idea of the time period and value, you could decide if it’s prudent to sand them and refinish the stain? Painting can be more forgiving in the long-run, as it could be stripped later. If you just can’t keep the paint brush to yourself, maybe start with painting the top surface under the glass and vibe with that for a week. Good luck!
@@susandooley9630 OH! And how do the legs look? Hardware? Drew mentioned new feet/legs on furniture.. Personally, some mid-cent legs make anything sing
Totally agree 100% on the curtains, they really are the icing on the cake, and well worth the expense ❣
That window glow up was 🤌🏼
🧡I agree, a plant is neutral as long as it does not have multi-colored flowers. Love what you do Drew! Poet and didn't know it! Love Ya!🧡
I would love to see a video on how to decorate for a family home. I have a 6 year old and toys have taken over my living room! Doing a redesign for an actual family you might know would be an awesome video!
I have a 7 yo and the amount of Shopkins, LOL Dolls, Barbies, and vehicles definitely don’t work with my cozy Scandi-ish aesthetic lol. I got a two-seater storage ottoman for around $70 CDN (*from Amazon) and it has been a gamechanger. It fits so much and it’s easily accessible for my daughter. I leave the commonly-used toys out and have accepted that, but the rest is out of sight but still present. Hope that helps a bit!
Thank you for the great advice . It is a bonus to find someone that thinks about other people that cannot afford to spend money just to improve the look of their homes. Your tips are practical and easy on the budget. More power to you. Take care
I love the chunky knit throw blanket! Cas
Drew you are right, I never thought about the smell of a home. Thank you for being you.
Can we be friends? 🥺
I absolutely love the eye you have for all things decor, thank you for being so informative! 🙌
Drew, keep doin what you’re doin. We’re all here because what you do is achievable and inspiring for us. ❤️👍
I love your energy and kindness
Thank you, you’re adorable and talented and you talk very fast because your brilliance can’t be contained! I’m almost 80 and I appreciate your designs very much. You might need to slow down a bit though honey, I don’t want you to burn out!
Love love love, feeling inspired and motivated. Thank you Drew! You’re the best!!
Loved these tips!! Especially the moulding one!! Definitely gonna try that out. Thank you!
I did a small 4 drawer white dresser with a similar night stand on the other side of the bed and it looks amazing
Love that Kacey made it into this video
Such a good video, the window treatment before and after was amazing! 🖤 Lisa
Thanks Drew for all of the great tips. I have pretty much all of my wall space used up, I know sometimes people feel like leaving a wall empty makes it look cleaner, but not always, I feel like hanging things on your wall makes the space more interesting and gives you so many fun things to look at. I am an artist so a lot of things hanging on my walls are my art and other art I have found or have had and then had it framed, in the frame shop I worked in a while back. I also love paint and what it does to transform a space. Thanks again Drew for always inspiring me to try new things, sending love and hugs, bye for now.
Omg love this video you show so much personality in this one. I've only watched a couple of your videos so far and I LOVE this.... "PLANTS ARE A NEUTRAL!" And...."We don't want matching furniture sets in 2021. I'm Sorry. There's no more of those." LOL thank you for great tips and laughs
The leather paint is such a brilliant idea
Another great, informative, and necessary video! Thanks, Drew!
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