Size doesn't matter. A small house can absolutely exude elegance and a luxe finish. And, approaching how to make a small house look expensive is not as much of a challenge as you may first have feared. You know what they say about where the best things come from, right? That's right - small packages. And in some ways, it's easier to make these spaces look luxe.
'Smaller homes are a gift because they provide an opportunity for every element to strive towards beauty,' says James Yarosh, Interior Designer and Gallerist. 'The need for intelligent furniture space planning is more vital to allow proper pass and function, but elements like molding packages, flooring patterns (everywhere from small kitchen flooring to small bathroom flooring), rug placement tricks, and oversized art are all great tools to embrace for making a small space feel big and elegant.'
When it comes to small living rooms, he continues: 'Important focal points like a spectacular vintage marble fireplace mantel, for example, can become part of the home's character. Then, marry a sister stone throughout with potential flooring, countertops, and vanities to maintain a consistent elevated vision and common element of quality to extend throughout.'
