[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-how-to-make-your-home-look-upscale-luxurious":3,"blog-related-how-to-make-your-home-look-upscale-luxurious":39},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":18,"products":31,"inlineProducts":32,"seo":33},399,"how-to-make-your-home-look-upscale-luxurious","How to Make Your Home Look Upscale & Luxurious",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Happy fall, cuties! Today we're talking about how to make your home look upscale and expensive! Ever flip through your favorite home decor and\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> interior design\u003C/a> magazines and coffee table books and think: \"How do I get that luxe look without first becoming a multi-millionaire?\" \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">You're not alone--even seasoned home and design industry pros like me get that envious feeling sometimes when we scroll \u003Ca href=\"https://www.pinterest.com/kathykuohome/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pinterest\u003C/a> or open up \u003Ca href=\"https://www.architecturaldigest.com/story/kathy-kuo-home-her-newly-opened-design-bar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cem>Architectural Digest \u003C/em>\u003C/a>(and given how much we've all been stuck at home this year, I've certainly logged more time scrolling and page-turning than usual). But want to know a secret? It's actually really easy to get that upscale look--any home of any any size can achieve it, seriously!--if you follow a few style secrets.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehomebanner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-22104\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/DB.jpg\" alt=\"banner\" width=\"2000\" height=\"348\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I'll be real with you: You should be prepared to make some strategic investments in quality furnishings you love, so this isn't going to be a guide to making lower cost items appear more expensive. But rather, I want to walk you through how to shop for furniture and decor the smart way, and then style it in the same manner to get that uber-pollished, oh-so-covetable, magazine-cover-worthy look. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">This means putting your budget towards high-level design and top-quality materials, saying yes to custom options that showcase your personality, and thinking outside the box when it comes to styling and finishing touches. \u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cblockquote>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Okay...so are you ready to dive into the finer side of interior design? Read on and prepare to feel like a million bucks (but without literally spending six figures)!\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\r\n\u003C/blockquote>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 124.93055555555554%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/u9mglJIZiNuTUbwN8DpctXfKReiRt64A?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"1799\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/c1F5EzG85mpP_HzoD4INlFR7u3pf4YGsyqbyCT1vExU=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/13898-Taroudant-Industrial-Loft-Hammered-Brass-Coffee-Table-D?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18577 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Taroudant-Industrial-Loft-Hammered-Brass-Coffee-Table-Kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"gold coffee table\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23371-Alexa-Modern-Classic-Light-Grey-Upholstered-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18981 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Alexa-Modern-Classic-Light-Grey-Upholstered-Sofa-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"sofa\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/18452-Lorna-Regency-White-Faux-Fur-Antique-Gold-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18576 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Lorna-Regency-White-Faux-Fur-Antique-Gold-Stool-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"stool\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#1. Invest in Timeless Anchor Pieces\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">The first secret I want to share when it comes to adding that certain brand of upscale gloss to your home is that it truly pays off to invest in one or two timeless pieces that will ground a room in a meaningful and beautiful way. This means a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/sofas-and-sectionals?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">sofa\u003C/a>, an area \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rug\u003C/a>, a set of accent \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/living-room-chairs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">chairs\u003C/a>, or \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/media-cabinets?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">media cabinet\u003C/a>. You're going want to budget for this right off the bat for this--and trust me, you will be so, so, so happy you did. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">I've read that the average American goes through three cars before they replace their large living room anchor furniture, like sofas. This means that you will be living with it for a *long* time if you cut corners when it comes to a piece like a sofa or sectional. I've had to coax many past clients through the selection process for a higher priced sofa or arm chair...and guess what? After plenty of deep breathes through the purchasing process--and holding of breathes through the order and procurement process--they were *all* so thrilled that they made the investment in actually \u003Cem>loving\u003C/em> their furniture.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 86.40188488724336%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/eivAMleGeTit8ejanlcLcqhWi0aNc4Gx?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"2567\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/lU-mDIKGBxo9r2VR6hCvXNrJH101kC5RvOYfKqSbQys=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/49533-Cassandra-Modern-Classic-Round-Woven-Seagrass-Wall-Mounted-Mirror?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-19039 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cassandra-Modern-Classic-Round-Woven-Seagrass-Wall-Mounted-Mirror-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/105352-Madeline-French-Green-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Brass-Casters-Sofa-Large-W/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23785\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Madeline-French-Green-Upholstered-Brown-Wood-Brass-Casters-Nailhead-Sofa.jpg\" alt=\"sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/21635-Olive-Branch-Gold-Leaf-Marble-Sculpture?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18521 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Olive-Branch-Gold-Leaf-Marble-Sculpture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"sculpture\" width=\"499\" height=\"499\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">You'll also find that once you invest in a really special anchor piece, it's then easy-breezy to style and decorate around it with a mix of high-end decor, medium-priced accents, and vintage or heirloom picks.  \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Investing in performance fabrics designed to last a long time, or luxe fabrics that really set the tone for the whole room, are surefire ways to making your home look more expensive. I've found that you can really make a strong statement with versatile colorful neutrals--like olive green and navy blue (see how I do this in my own home in the photo above).\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 125.03052503052503%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/uCfW3UwWm1abVj7X2PdO0nNEgXuKvRui?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"1024\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/VG7xfLXYBDw1bTExe0t9FcBKdXOSeF29BQ26AqE0yoc=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/42022-Len-Modern-Classic-Bone-White-Upholstered-Latte-Wood-Base-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18982 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Len-Modern-Classic-Bone-White-Upholstered-Latte-Wood-Base-Sofa-KATHY-KUO-HOME.jpg\" alt=\"custom sofa\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/60379-Sierra-Coastal-Beach-Blue-Upholstered-Grey-Wood-Cross-Stool/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28682\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sierra-Coastal-Beach-Blue-Upholstered-Grey-Wood-Cross-Stool.jpg\" alt=\"ottoman\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/37496-Calli-Modern-Regency-White-Capiz-Shell-Gold-Steel-Drawer-Double-Dresser/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28570\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Calli-Modern-Regency-White-Capiz-Shell-Gold-Steel-6-Drawer-Double-Dresser.jpg\" alt=\"dresser\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#2. Splurge on Creative Customizations (Especially Rugs)\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\"> If you're a regular reader of\u003Cem> The Kuotes\u003C/em> blog, you know that I am the queen of custom \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/rugs?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">rugs\u003C/a>! It's no secret that custom furniture and rugs come at a higher price tag and sometimes a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/the-official-kkh-timeline-of-luxury-interior-design/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">longer lead time\u003C/a>. However, there is no better way to make your home look straight out of a magazine, while still reflecting your own personality, than to invest in a chic custom rug for your home. When a rug is made to measure, it hugs your space perfectly, it makes it look harmonious, and it has the power to truly anchor your space. I personally have custom \u003Ca href=\"https://fibreworks.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fibre Works\u003C/a> rug in my home and it's one of the best purchases I have ever made!\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Custom furniture can have a similar effect, but if you already have furnishings you're happy with and want to upgrade the overall look of the room, the rug is where I would recommend that you start. \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And in the same vein, I would advise that you consider investing in a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/throw-blankets?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">luxe throw blanket\u003C/a> or custom cushion to dress your furniture up! Trust me: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/decorative-pillows?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fancy throw pillows\u003C/a> have the ability to transform.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget\" style=\"max-width: 900px; margin: auto; min-width: 240px; min-height: 240px;\">\r\n\u003Cdiv class=\"curalate-widget-container\" style=\"position: relative; width: 100%; height: 0; border-radius: 3px; padding-bottom: 125.0%;\">\u003Ciframe class=\"curalate-widget-iframe\" style=\"z-index: 1; border-radius: 3px; position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; left: 0; top: 0;\" title=\"Curalate Reveal: Interactive image with tagged items\" src=\"https://r.curalate.com/v2/widget/cUkfyTDTOth2tlMjSfq2tgMPtGubYIOC?replaceTabs=false&spatialTagIcon=tag&autoShowProducts=false&shopButtonText=View Details\" width=\"900\" height=\"1800\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\">\u003Cspan data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\u003C/span>\u003C/iframe>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"curalate-widget-image\" style=\"position: relative !important; z-index: 0 !important; width: 100%; border-radius: 3px;\" src=\"https://edge.curalate.com/v1/img/VCpdfPi41EZJ-_qaZBNa2e3RzZj_sfSkDuw7LFtThWY=/d/l\" alt=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\" />\u003Cscript class=\"curalate-widget-script\" async=\"\" defer=\"\" charset=\"utf-8\" src=\"https://d30bopbxapq94k.cloudfront.net/js/curalate-widget-client-all-v3.min.js\">\u003C/script>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Click to shop!\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/87659-Regina-Andrew-Blue-Bone-Round-Tray/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24268\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Regina-Andrew-Coastal-Beach-Blue-Bone-Round-Tray.jpg\" alt=\"tray\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/48039-Brinley-Modern-Classic-Hand-Carved-Finial-Gold-Frame-Mirror/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28182\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Brinley-Modern-Classic-Hand-Carved-Finial-Gold-Frame-Mirror.jpg\" alt=\"mirror\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/29899-Mykonos-Muse-Assouline-Hardcover-Book?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-18984 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Mykonos-Muse-Assouline-Hardcover-Book-KATHY-KUO-HOME.jpg\" alt=\"book\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>#3. Styling for Every Surface\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Okay, so you have your sofa, complete with custom fabric and you're ready to add the finishing touches! This is actually one of my very favorite parts of the interior design process--and the best part is that the styling process is where you can really get creative with a mix of smaller decor pieces to create an opulent vibe that also shows off your own style and maximizes your budget.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Smart and strategic styling\u003C/a> (you may even want to work with an \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/the-top-5-essential-questions-to-ask-your-e-designer/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">e-designer\u003C/a> here!) can truly elevate the look and feel of your entire home and give the illusion of luxury. For example, purchasing some quality \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/faux-florals?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">faux florals\u003C/a> can make all the difference. For some context, our faux florals (which are just...so beautiful, and all from \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/john-richard?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">John-Richard\u003C/a>) aren't silk so they don't fray, and when you order one, the decorative vessel is retrofitted for the floral so the look is truly seamless and the experience about as custom as it could be.  \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/mixing-metals-the-dos-and-donts/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">You can also try mixing metals\u003C/a> with decor items (as long as there is a clear dominant metal) brings a modern flair in, and adding pillows and throws with accent colors and textures adds more depth and warmth to the space.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Home Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=expensivehome\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>This post contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission for clicks and transactions. \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/KathyKuo_082020_0044_v1.png","Kathy Kuo Home","2020-10-01T15:25:03Z",[13,14,15,16,17],"Home","The Designer's Handbook","Living Room","Dining Room","Pro Tips from Kathy",[19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30],"interior design","home decor","design ideas","living room","design","kathy kuo","Interior Design Ideas","design tips","design services","how to","e-design","luxury",[],[],{"title":34,"description":35,"keywords":36,"canonicalUrl":37,"noIndex":38},"How to Make Your Home Look Upscale & Luxurious - Kathy Kuo Home","Our founder Kathy Kuo shares her secrets to a luxe home aesthetic--it's as easy to learn how to make your home look upscale","How to Make Your Home Look Upscale","/blog/how-to-make-your-home-look-upscale-luxurious",false,[40,51,59],{"id":41,"slug":42,"title":43,"excerpt":44,"heroImageUrl":45,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":46,"categories":47},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[13,14,48,49,50],"Bedroom","The Trade Exclusive","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":52,"slug":53,"title":54,"excerpt":55,"heroImageUrl":56,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":57,"categories":58},1067,"investing-in-heirloom-furniture","Why Heirloom-Quality Home Goods Are Worth the Investment: 7 Pieces to Shop Now and Keep Forever","A designer's guide to heirloom furniture and décor that's worth the investment.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Worlds-Away-Rattan-Dresser-in-a-cozy-traditional-living-room.jpg","2026-05-01T10:00:21Z",[13,15,50],{"id":60,"slug":61,"title":62,"excerpt":63,"heroImageUrl":64,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":65,"categories":66},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[13,14,15]]