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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Ellie Violet Bramley

From posh egg cups to secondhand lamps: 22 cheap ways to make your home look more expensive

A collage of household items including plates, spoons, a red chair, a white lamp, and folded grey towels

You don’t need the budget of a boutique hotel to make your home look a bit more pulled together. It’s all down to knowing where to look, picking a few well-made objects, choosing good-quality fabrics and materials, and spotting timeless classics (or designs inspired by them) that won’t date too quickly.

Here are some tricks, hidden gems and affordable-but-stylish finds, from egg cups to art, that will elevate your space – and prove good taste and quality needn’t cost the earth.

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