8 Small Space Hacks That Make Your Home Look Expensive

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New year, new home! With so many of us spending so much more time at home these days, it’s the perfect time to refresh your space. Don’t worry about breaking your budget with these easy tips and tricks to help you elevate your small space for very little money.

1. Raise the Curtains

NICETOWN Blackout Curtains 2 Panels | Reg. Price: $39.95
Make your ceilings appear higher by moving your curtain rod two to three inches below the ceiling. You will want your curtains to just touch the floor. It is better to purchase curtains that are too long and hem them with iron-on hemming tape.
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2. Use Frames with Mats

upsimples 11×14 Picture Frame Set — Credit: Amazon

11″ x 14″ Picture Frame Set | Sale Price: $24.64 for set of 5 | Reg. Price: $28.99
Whether you are conquering a chic photo wall or adding personal photos around your home, use frames with matting for a more upscale look. Use these frames to hang free printable art too.
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3. Upgrade Your Decorative Pillow Game

Pillowflex Set of 2 Insert Pillows | Reg. Price: $36.56
Love that chopped pillow look when it comes to decorative pillows on your bed or couch? You get that look with a high-quality Euro pillow — ahem, not the free pillows that came with your couch.
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4. Get the Look of Designer Pillows for Less

MIULEE Set of 2 Velvet Pillow Covers | Reg. Price: $15.99
Speaking of decorative pillows, skip the pillow aisle at Target in favor of affordable pillow covers that can be swapped out whenever you get the itch to redecorate. We love these velvet pillows for a touch of luxurious comfort.
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5. Use Glass Soap Dispensers

JASAI Antique Design Soap Dispenser | Sale Price: $9.99 | Reg. Price: $19.79
Forget having plastic dish soap and hand soap containers lounging on your kitchen and bathroom counters. Instead, use glass soap dispensers to attractively display soap. Now you can buy larger soap refills and save some money and the planet.
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6. Use Mirrors Strategically

GRACTO 30” Circle Brush Gold Mirror | Reg. Price: $79.99

You probably know that mirrors can make a room appear larger, but that doesn’t mean you should hang one over your mantle and call it a day. Instead, place a mirror opposite or next to a window to increase the room’s natural light.
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7. Use Large Art Pieces as a Focal Point

Abstract Blue Watercolor Canvas | Reg. Price $119.00
When it comes to shopping for artwork, many people will avoid larger pieces of art because of the steep prices. However, finding a large piece for under $120 is a steal and will make your room look more pulled together than several smaller art pieces on the wall.
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8. Swap Out-Dated Cabinet Handles

30- Pack of Black Matte Cabinet Pulls | Reg. Price: $26.99
If the cabinets around your home have older hardware, you can quickly switch out older designs for modern pulls. If your cabinets do not have any hardware, adding stylish pulls and knobs makes a huge difference.
Slick Tip: Use a cabinet handle template like these from Amazon for the easiest way to DIY your hardware.
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Ashley Eneriz

I am a lifestyle and personal finance writer based in SoCal and have been a freelance writer since way before working remotely was the new norm. Being a wife and a mom to three young awesome kids, I have made it a regular habit to check out Slickdeals (even before joining the SD content team) to help fill up my pantry and gift closet for 50-70% off retail prices. As a family of five, we go through snacks, gifts, and toilet paper at an alarming rate, so I love a good deal and am also not afraid to dig through a thrift store to score incredible finds. When not writing about amazing deals to help people save and cool things on sale, I am taking care of my three girls, homeschooling, or stuck with my nose in a book. Sometimes, at the same time.