More people are wanting luxury in their homes, even if it’s just a touch of elegance. And whilst not everyone can afford the opulence of a high-end inspiration room, sometimes all it takes are a few key elements to make a room look like it cost thousands of rands.
Here are a few tips on essential elements when emulating an inspiration room:
 Designer duplicates
I recently saw a stunning designer lamp (left) in an overseas home decor catalogue. The design was perfect for my lounge. Being unable to find a similar lamp locally, I decided to make my own!
The end result was just as good as the original - at a fraction of what it would have cost - and it was extremely easy to make.
Try this Designer Lamp project for yourself.
Focus on details
The shape of a lamp or picture frame is often what stands out in an inspiration room, not the material or price tag. Ask yourself what you like about the detail of a particular products, and then go searching for it.
Look for overlapping features
Sometimes manufacturers offer similar features in both their high-end and more affordable products, so do your homework to see if these benefits are available across the board. Sometimes you can come across the exact same items found in designer shops in your local budget home store.
Focus on colour
Incorporating colourful items such as bedding, or a lampshade, are often enough to take an ordinary room to the level of an inspiration room.
Shop for bargains
One person’s trash is another person’s treasure. browse secondhand shops and classifieds for unwanted high-end items that offer the style and price you are looking for.
Remember, it doesn’t have to be exact
Inspiration means infusing your style into the design, rather than exact replication. Trying to find the identical lamp or bedding from an inspiration room is highly unlikely. Most experts say get as close to the look and style as you can and then move on to the next item on your list.
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