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7 Home finds that make your apartment look expensive
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Laksmi Arindhita
I moved into my first apartment and cried. Beige walls, awful lighting, furniture that screamed 'college dorm'. I was broke but I refused to live like it. So I spent 3 months hunting for pieces that looked expensive but weren't. These 15 items chan...
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Living Room Glow up
 
Bedroom Sanctuary
 
Kitchen and Details
 
Bathroom + Entryway

Living Room Glow up

 
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The texture on this insane. Makes my $200 couch look custom. I bought 2. People think they're from CB2
Decorative Pillow Covers 18x18 - Wayfair
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Put dried pampas grass in this and everyone asks if i got it in paris. Nope. Target. The fluting looks so luxe.
Threshold : Vases - Target
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Lighting changed my hole apartment. This gives that warm, moody glow. Looks like a $300 lamp. My biggest flex
Ellingsworth 63'' Arched/Arc Floor Lamp with Dimmable Bulb and ...
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I use this on coffee table for candles+ remotes. Instantly makes clutter look intentional. #3 on this list.
Handmade Marble Effect Resin Tray: Crystal Knob Handles, Elegant ...
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The texture looks expensive. 70%-85% blackout, so you can sleep in. Instant cozy hotel vibe. Ike solid panels.
100% Blackout Curtains for Bedroom,Set of 2 Panels,84inch Length ...
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Bedroom Sanctuary

 
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This lives at the end of my bed. It photographs so well. Feels like a $200 throw from boutique hotel.
Chunky Knit Bed Blanket - Casalunaâ„¢ : Target
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Corralling my lipbalm + book + water makes my nightstand look styled, not messy. Smallest change biggest impact.
Bay Isle Homeâ„¢ Rattan Tray - Wayfair
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The secret to that 'undone but expensive' bed. Get the natural/oatmeal color. Wash it twice for that soft lived in feel.
Threshold : Duvet Covers - Target
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Makes my tiny bedroom look double the size. The arch shape is so on trend. Wayfair is the best dupe.
Corrigan Studio® Mirrors You'll Love - Wayfair
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Kitchen and Details

 
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I threw out all my mismatched cup. These make water look fancy. Guests always ask where they're from.
Figmint Glass Tumblers: Storage & Containers - Target
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I don't even cut on it. It lives on my counter with olive oil + salt. Makes my kitchen look styled.
Marble Cutting Boards | Chopping & Stone Board - Wayfair
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The detail no one thinks about. This stops oil stains on my counter. Looks handmade because it is.
Stoneware Spoon Rest - Etsy
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Bathroom + Entryway

 
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Swapped my ratty old towels for these. My bathroom instantly feels like a spa. Get the cream color.
Turkish Hand Towels | 100% Turkish Cotton Sets & Colors - Target
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My keys + tote bag used to live on the floor. Now my entryway looks curated. 5-min install changed everything.
Triple Hook Wall Hooks You'll Love - Wayfair
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The tallest one for the vase in #2. Makes the corner my room feel finished. Looks expensive, costs less than lunch.
Dried Pampas Grass - 3 Tall Stems (approx 80cm)
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