10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK EXPENSIVE | DESIGN HACKS

10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK EXPENSIVE | DESIGN HACKS
Interior Designer: Kristen McGowan
This video is sponsored by Walmart! Want your house to look like a custom home without spending a lot of money? I am sharing my 10 designer tips & tricks to creating a high-end luxurious looking home, on a budget! You don’t need to buy expensive furniture & decor to get the luxurious look, you can use these design hacks to create a similar look! Everything from decor hacks, styling tips, furniture dupes, lighting… were covering it all! Check out this video for my top tips and let me know your favs in the comments below! #interiordesign #homedecor #Walmart @Walmart #MagicLinks @MagicLinks #ad #sponsored
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Kristen McGowan: Designer, Bachelors degree in Interior Design from Sheridan College
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[@KristenMcGowan]

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[@mariamangion21]

Watching it 🤩

[@cynthiavan-dunem3169]

Same here 😂😂

[@enehk-zw3wi]

Привет ,за вами следят ,прослушивают телефоны. Читают ваши смс . Один из ваших подписчиков является спонсором войны. На деньги которого убивают людей .

[@enehk-zw3wi]

Вас прослушивают ,за вами следят ,читают ваши смс . Один из ваших подписчиков является спонсором война ,на деньги которого убивают людей

[@gloriaaddo5558]

Same here!😢😂

[@shannonmcrae1364]

I need a “make your house look expensive WITH KIDS” Kristen!!! Please!!!! 😂😍

[@marthatassi293]

Or with a techie husband that is blind to cords and gadget clutter!

[@TheCoregon]

Send them to grandma's

[@enjay4real]

😆

[@marthatassi293]

@@TheCoregon 🤔

[@samanthaf1992]

“Make your house look expensive AND tidy WITH KIDS” 👏

[@PNPN09]

Kristen, pls do a video on mixing textures. What complements each other? Do you vary the colours as well or do you have to keep them in the same colour family? Pls help. Thanks.

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello there👋 How are you doing?

[@cheryljennings8959]

I have a burnt orange leather sectional and I thought about putting a blue velvet accent chair as a pop of color. Everyone vetoed the idea! I will show them this video!!!!!

[@ei_maj]

#2 tip is SO TRUE. Putting things in the cabinets and drawers is imperative for a clean look, especially if your small appliances don't match. The white looks nice. I also think a good tip is to: get rid of all the cereal boxes and snacks that sit on top of the fridge. There should be room in the cabinets for those things, or in the pantry. It rids of so much unnecessary, visual clutter.

[@tamarar.4642]

I put stuff in containers too! It helps me see when we are low on stuff. People always comment why put stuff in containers when it’s already in one lol 😂. In a small space, being organized is a must! I don’t do that for things that expire fast. I just wait until it’s almost gone and then refill. I built a 8 foot pullout pantry and I store can goods in that. I always load new cans from the back pushing old to the front. I’ve got so many hidden storage spots in my small home even my mom was surprised. I went crazy with pullout shelves and cabinets.

[@100mfp]

Oh that is soooo true!!

[@SuperBless]

My favourite is the door painting what is the name of the paint colour and brand

[@juliasue9539]

OMG! I’m painting my doors. I was going to change them but doors are so expensive. This is a great idea. Thank you.

[@helenaandrews2567]

Girl, I'm so loving your tips and ideas to make space look like I spent a fortune. You're an amazing designer. You should thinking of creating your own design show. Please, continue to bring more of your decor ideas and tips. Love you! ❤️

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Helena 👋 How are you doing?

[@SweetCicely]

I absolutely 💗 these vlogs! Kristen🌸 you taught me: 1. staying away from themes. 2. mixing textures & furniture pieces. Thank you!

[@2bfamos]

I love all the photos you show! When the layered rug look first became a thing, I wasn’t so sure about it…but now-I want all the rugs! And you totally have me rethinking my opinion about Walmart. I never would’ve thought they’d carry such cute things!

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Maria 👋 How are you doing?

[@vaderladyl]

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[@annacarroll4365]

I'm definitely going to paint the doors inside my home. That was a great tip! Thank you so much :)

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Anna 👋 How are you doing?

[@sherfinley8855]

Kristen, I didn't know Drew Barrymore had a line of appliances @ Walmart.The no touch features are a great idea. That's For all your inspirations.

[@lovev9904]

I'm an Independent Latino. Wow, Walmart is stepping-up it's game!! Wow Beautiful products are Lit!!! Way to go Drew, High-Tech, indeed.

[@vaderladyl]

They had been doing great for many years now. Drew is one of the new additions to many others they have in all departments of the store.

[@shirleyguy7152]

I love painting the doors. Going to implement myself 🙏🏻

[@chiisana0sekai]

I love the last tip about mixing shapes! That might be the reason my space looks flat.

[@pennysantana7809]

Girl after my own. I have all of Drew's beautiful appliances, I picked up one and got hooked. I purchased all of them in the white as well. It is a universal color and blends with all. I am in love with them. Thank you for all your tips and tricks, with building a new home and redoing everything, really EVERYTHING. Over 30 years of marriage you tend to have a lot and I wanted to start fresh, especially downsizing. God bless and be safe 🙏 ❤️

[@glrinc7756]

Bringing in different shapes makes so much sense. I have a square dining table, rectangular coffee table and rectangular console. A round shape of some kind will help! Thanks for the tip!!

[@juliezackrison3255]

WALL SCONCES, 1000% - must have!!!

[@lindacoffey3215]

Plug in wall sconces. Love this idea.

[@ccadvisor489]

I need to add wall sconces in empty spaces with pucks. Thank you for the tips.

[@clarelockey4018]

Hi Kirsten, Love your videos, could you do a video on interior design for small spaces? I am redecorating my living room and I’m struggling to pick furniture and storage with the challenge of a small space. Thank you. X

[@karenwilliams5468]

Appreciate you Kristen, you're always so sweet and bring great informative content and design. Thank you for every edit and upload~♡~

[@2bfamos]

Yes, your editing adds even more appeal to your channel; it’s beautifully done!

[@markaralvin7919]

Hello Karen

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello 👋 How are you doing?

[@mayday2312]

Well that was excellent I'm glad that somebody spelled that out for me. It's nice to have direction. Sometimes you're haphazardly getting it right but then when you get it right you're not really sure why it's right. 😆😌

[@kathywillis7459]

You had so many good suggestions. I love painted doors and want to do some of ours in matte black. The trick is getting my husband to agree!

[@mendyhand3895]

I LOVE that Drew Barrymore Blender. So easy to clean! 👍

[@mariamangion21]

Whenever I found your channel in 2020, I immediately knew that I had to subscribe/follow you on all your platforms! I'm proud to say that I haven't missed any of your posts, tiktoks and videos 🥹 You’re such an important part of my day 🫶 Love you 😍

[@charlottemoran7952]

I love the idea of painting the doors

[@O_DoodleMom5]

I am 50 am design challenged!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing tons of examples and making it all look no only beautiful but DOABLE!! For the first time EVER I think I can!!! ❤️🥰

[@maryjanethomas2380]

Great design tips! Love the painting doors idea! I think people may have avoided that in the past feeling like it cuts up the flow with too much choppiness? I think it’s a great idea for lighter walls that give contrast and added element to a room. Love it!

[@yocomment4707]

Thanks for the appliance advice , i like that line you showed. ❤

[@lauriecosgrove9662]

Some ideas I’ve thought about before but forget about. I have to have an electrician come back with a dimmer/wall control for the dining room fan so now I’ll be thinking about dimmers elsewhere such as in the living room for the wall sconces on either side of the fireplace (I’ll be changing those too), the ceiling fan/light (looking for a new one) and the porch light (all on the same triple wall switch. They have these new remote wall switched which are very modern looking and easy to use that I had put on the basement and attic stairs. So many new ways of doing things ! I’m 65 and you can teach an old dog new tricks! I like the idea of painting a few carefully selected interior doors to paint too. Thanks for the tips. Ya got me thinking again…….

[@skscils598s09]

Wall sconces and rugs are on my next shopping list 😊🙏

[@tnmtnmorning1178]

Love layered rugs! Trying to convince my husband why the cost of two rugs is necessary…lol!!

[@JupGem]

Excellent tips!!! I like the 2 rugs idea. Intentional luxury underfoot

[@sandrahubbard2262]

I love and have an application for every single tip you presented. Thanks so much for all you present. Can’t wait to start making these small inexpensive changes. Love the examples.

[@DW...]

Painting the doors looked great!! #thankyou🌈🦋

[@elenakanellou8678]

Hi from Greece Kristen!!!! Σε παρακολουθώ οπότε ανεβάζεις βιντεακια και μ αρέσεις πολύ σαν διακοσμητρια! Είσαι πολύ γλυκό κορίτσι και υπέροχη στη δουλειά σου! Έξυπνες ιδέες που μας διαφωτιζουν πολλή! I watching you! Many kisses!

[@research101able]

The three materials in a room tip solidified my thinking of adding a boucle chair with wood leg to my living room with the linen sofa, I'm also ordering that toaster and will paint my interior doors. So many truly helpful tips in this video that I will use. Thank you so much.

[@ms.lindac148]

Thanks for this video. I am so over my glam decor and this video gave me some new redecorating ideas. I love the neutral and earth tones

[@kimberlywalker8985]

Thank you Kristen!! Always great ideas 💡! Doing the wall sconces and I just bought two rug so I’m doing a layered rug👍😊💕

[@lindacurtis2358]

Kristen, Most of my lights are dimmable. I love the idea of painting my interior doors! Thanks for a great and informative video.

[@khavetsamuteshi90]

Watching all the way from Nairobi Kenya 🇰🇪. Love all your ideas

[@annwithoutane9432]

I like the dimable plugs for lamps. Lighting makes a as huge difference in a house and how it feels.

[@bethjeans3780]

Love the hint on varying shapes! And one I’d add is to change wall switches from toggles to rockers/new switch plates-it’s not hard, watch some videos. And don’t paint over them with wall paint!

[@NOXStellans]

Just changing them out when they need changing can go a long way-My in-laws recently got all new flooring and paint...same faded-out/stained reciprocals, switches, and plates-'Could not get them to spend the couple-hundred extra...😖

[@Donnaconrad1]

3 Different materials in your room Excellent advice Thanks so much! Oh and also the laying of rugs! love it

[@jasnaz.3771]

Thank you so much for another great-affordable decoration/style info. I watch all your videos as you always give advice that is budget friendly and everyone can use it. Thank you much 🌻

[@domelitagamier3574]

Loved the idea of dimmable lights!!! Thanks very much🥰

[@cynthiadyer9130]

I loved the tip about adding a curved shape like a mirror or arching a doorway!

[@CMSASR2]

I totally agree about the countertops having functional pretty appliances on top, we don't all have a lot of storage space so we need to keep the coffee maker, and toaster oven on the counters. However, I just can't get used to layering rugs, it just looks off to me for some reason.

[@georginaadams4826]

All were great xx just when we think we know everything lol, you come up with more great ways of looking at our space! Fab video thank you xxx

[@RazmiWellness]

Thank you for dropping this thereby saving me from the depression of my Twitter feed! Xoxo

[@marilynweist2645]

Painting my inside doors! I have been thinking about my doors and what to do with them! Thank you! ❤

[@sherrysimpson4167]

Painting the interior doors was my favorite design tip! Love the look!

[@momlisette7224]

I’m ordering the tea kettle today. I like the sconce ideas without hardwiring. Also mixing of furniture material. I love your ideas, especially when they are easy to do at low cost.

[@tlanc1283]

I really enjoy adding circles to square angular rooms! Great tips.

[@7mrst]

Those small appliances are amazing! Love all your tips, Kristen! xo

[@terrydeamicis1632]

Now there are battery operated wall sconces! Amazing!!

[@dianejohnson7235]

I love the different textures! I bought a round wicker coffee table in my living room and I think it brought in a different texture! Buy the way,I learned it from you!

[@dianeguy7452]

Terrific video. Never thought of painting doors a coordinated color!!

[@yourconnection9303]

You've made all great points. And I love the new small appliances you got through Walmart. It looks gorgeous! I'm going to sell my stainless Smeg kettle and stainless steel Breville toaster now which has been wrapped up in my cupboard that I never use. I wanted a white kettle and found one, but it's not as nice as the one you just showed. I'll be letting that one go too! So thank you!!! 💐😊

[@nancywalts1217]

Love the appliances from Walmart!

[@zandragibbs2386]

Adding shapes new to me!👍🏽😍

[@Barribam]

I'm loving that new Walmart line! 😍

[@mariatrotter6889]

I love your videos and content . You promote Walmart. Lovely appliances . Great job Kristen

[@suziealthens1258]

I love these ideas! Looking around me, I see almost all rectangles on the walls. This will be fun!

[@minaakter3845]

I recently purchased my home! All of your tips definitely helped a lot . Now I kinda have ideas on what to do when I go furniture shopping!

[@goodehome]

I just purchased the Beautiful Coffee Pot in white and gold a few weeks back and I am loving it, I'll have to check out the other appliances too. Thanks for the tips.

[@leirastephany7981]

I really liked the color doors

[@mariellahill9485]

I enjoy your videos SO MUCH. They’re always such a pleasure to watch! Thanks for brightening my day!

[@jacklynmason2731]

I love the 7dea of the plug in wall sconces, now all I need is your help with placement of the furniture in my narrow awkward rectangular shaped family room with a double wide sliding glass door and well, you'd have to see it to believe it. I'm paralyzed!!! Thanks for being here and sharing all your knowledge, tips and tricks 😀 😉

[@jacklynmason2731]

I truly didn't realize wal mart was getting so resourceful! Thanks again!:)

[@tropicalladyj8033]

Excellent tips! I love the mention on different materials and shapes!

[@aqsanoran1443]

Just found you and our first family house ! Your videos will help me so much decorating my new home!!! Thank you ❤️

[@MM-li8nk]

Smart lighting options through Philips smart bulbs can transform a room's mood. Link it with Alexa and presto! "Alexa, dining room soft white", and if its too bright "Alexa, dining room, 30%". If you have the option to use these bulbs in your fixture then these are a great alternative over installing dimmers. :)

[@lourashalom348]

So very very happy for you that you bought your beautiful lake house! So joyful for you!

[@melindakalenga4268]

Hi Kristen I love your home decor ideas. I just started educating myself more on how to improve my space ( home) . Honestly by watching your videos I have learned a lot, and this September I’m moving to my new apartment I’m exciting about decorating to my liking. My preference designs is to make sure I achieve a cozy modern look thanks to your ideas I’ll do just that. Keep going stronger we love your channel ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ very informative.

[@marcoswilliams2261]

Hello Melinda 👋 How are you doing?

[@johannabeneteau6097]

Excellent video Kristen. Love the idea of painting my doors and the appliances at Walmart.

[@kianalove9273]

Ohhh love these ideas. I love that they are so elegant & affordable. Fave's... Everything that's out is purposeful Everything about sconces & lighting. My home needs a light makeover & you've given me great ideas. I'll report back how it goes. Thankyou!!

[@aspenenglish4976]

Painting the interior doors. I have the paint. I just need to do it. It looks amazing!

[@margui6224]

Thank you so much for the video. Your kitchen looks nice with the new appliances.

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

fabulous, I am a designer myself and also a landscape designer, we own our own business, and I agree with all your Ideas.

[@WHENtalentscout]

Thank you, I love your videos. I never thought about layering rugs.

[@naromiesbeninche6975]

Every time I watch your video. I love you more. You're my favorite teacher 💕

[@theresamulliganrosenthal9210]

Shapes in my space!

[@leejacobs3620]

Love these tips and your perfect examples of each.

[@stephaniebarrett8057]

Awesome as always Kirsten!

[@fionaherbert9831]

I'm loving the different colour door's, would never have thought how much it Makes spaces more interesting 😍

[@rhondayoumans6931]

I love all your tips, your decorating is so helpful.

[@merrywalsh2809]

Painting the doors. Yes! Def gonna do this one.

[@juliemarkham4332]

I'm not a fan of double rugs or rugs on carpet. Must be I'm "old fashioned". However, whatever you put together always looks fabulous!

[@lemongivesulife]

Agreed the doubled up rugs do not look expensive to me at all 😅. Or rugs on top of carpets.

[@michelepace777]

Her products are amazing! I was on cloud 9 when I found my mint green griddle. Loved the price and love her products! Now I am looking at those huge clear containers they have for 16.98 each. Thanks, I need a toaster and agree my old one doesn't fit with anything.

[@maltaegenuino689]

Appreciate your dishing out fresh tips as opposed to tired, predictable ones!

[@jessicavanleeuwenkamp8348]

I love the painted doors idea and all the other tips as well. Only thing steaming curtains does require a steamer but lucky for me mine aren't wrinkled lol

[@grammybear4226]

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[@withramya]

Please do an affordable coffee table suggestions video!

[@phyllisk6275]

Thank you! So many tips I can use.

[@sherirumsey6744]

Genius idea to paint the inside doors!

[@pinteranna6754]

You are the best. I don't know how you do it, but you have taste, a good eye, everything ❤Some so-called "big names" in design here on youtube can't hold a candle to you. Kudos!

[@terrieaves1682]

Great information! Love it. Thank you Kristen!

[@claydiy8106]

never bored to always watch tips from Kristen McGowan channel

[@MA-uy6nh]

I have the Drew B. kettle in black and gold and it's the best kettle I have had so far and has lasted the longest and I've had several kettles before this. Will definitely buy more of her products!

[@JoyDejaKing]

I loved ALL the design tips. Extremely helpful 💕💕