I’m an interior designer – five quick changes to get a ‘polished’ home, my $18 Amazon buy looks more expensive
AN interior designer has shared the quick changes that can make your home look more expensive.
The expert explained that you can easily elevate the look of your space by swapping out some decor.
In his video, the TikTok user Preston Konrad (@prestonkonrad) revealed the “five things you can do in your house that’ll make it feel a bit more polished and that won’t really break the bank. “
For his first suggestion, he advised his followers to switch out their doorknobs.
Preston showed his audience an example of a chic black doorknob that can elevate a room.
He said: “You don’t need to do this obviously but if you’re looking to spruce things up I love these black Kwikset handles from Amazon.
“They’re on sale right now for $18, they’re a total dupe for the schoolhouse ones that are $130.”
Next, Preston recommended paying extra attention to the level at which you hang your curtains.
He explained how to “make your room feel taller by bringing the curtains up.”
Preston told viewers: “A big mistake I see is a lot of people hanging the curtains right at the top of the window frame but if you go up it’ll make everything feel more grand.”
He also showed his followers a top-rated kitchen faucet that can help to create a polished look in your home.
“Swap out the faucet in your kitchen, this black faucet on Amazon has 17,000 five-star reviews. I’ve had it for a year, I love it, it’s $40,” he said.
For a “more intense” change, Preston recommended adding built-in bookcases to your common areas.
“You can do this with the Ikea billy bookshelf, this is going to take a little bit more than a day but it’s a super chic look,” he said.
For his final tip, Preston explained that a certain type of home can be elevated by adding a ceiling medallion.
He explained: “I wouldn’t do this in a new build but if you have an older home these could be great.”
TikTok users took to the comments section to share their thoughts on the advice.
“Door handles make the biggest difference!!!” wrote one impressed follower.
Another viewer said: “Those billy bookcases are everything!! I use mine for shoes.”
“I put a ceiling medallion in my new build. makes it feel less like one!” commented a third person.