10 WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK EXPENSIVE | DESIGN HACKS

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Do you 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
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[@KristenMcGowan]

HAPPY SUNDAY EVERYONE!☺🏡 If you're refreshing your home this weekend, think about incorporating some of these design hacks in your home!

[@Jul0929]

You are my new BFF! Congratulations on your recent marriage. Love your content and look forward to your videos. Thank you. Sending hugs from Croatia.

[@mariamangion21]

Happy Sunday ❤

[@firestick4991]

I always paint the ceiling when it’s appropriate! Especially with the dark colors. I’ve been wanting to do more curtains. Thanks for reminding me!

[@sandieedward993]

Love ❤❤ great tips

[@Basiliokarani]

I don't know if it's me alone but I watch for fun. It's like viewing art

[@Sooz1234]

As always, professional, informative, no extraneous "it's all about me" verbiage, and a very polished delivery. I get more out of watching Kristen for 10 minutes than watching any other self-designated "expert" on KZbin.

[@cmorris0141]

Henry, always looks so comfortable on the furniture.

[@KristenMcGowan]

He is one lucky cat!!

[@amygerges6974]

You make such a big difference Kristen thank you so much!

[@adamantiapapandreou6137]

Thank so much Kristen!!!Always enjoy your vlogs,so chic and elegant images❤❤❤

[@Lulu-oi9ue]

I just got back from going to 4 thrift stores. Managed to pick up a gorgeous vintage painting in a solid decorative frame in gold and timber. Managed to pick it up for $6. Also got another artwork that I wanted new for $50 and I got it for $3. Crazy. I’m all for mixing old with new. The new furniture I’ve bought looks old with the style. Mixing in vintage brings in soo much interest and richness.

[@KristenMcGowan]

wow!!! sounds like a successful day!

[@reginabeasley872]

Everything is beautiful and especially when Henry approves

[@7mrst]

Love the idea of mixing old and new. Great ideas, Kristen. xo

[@staceyhanson-foster3015]

Happy Thanksgiving Kristen. ❤ 🇨🇦

[@dtulip1]

Oowww being spoilt with two videos, thank you Kristen 🥰

[@carolyngrotaers4454]

Your office looks fabulous, Kristen. I like how you have a place to film permanently now.

[@KristenMcGowan]

yes!! It's been the best! thank you so much

[@ashley48523]

I'm an interior designer and this has become a new favorite channel of mine! Found it a couple weeks ago and subscribed immediately.

[@KristenMcGowan]

🫶🏼

[@ΜαριαΚεχρολογου]

You give us great ideas. Thank you very much. ❤

[@thomashilmersen711]

I am impressed that you are painting your own walls and even ceilings. Well done, K.

[@KristenMcGowan]

@@thomashilmersen711 always!

[@patwilkinson2182]

Happy Thanksgiving! ❤️🦃🍁 Excellent video

[@lylibu]

Happy Sunday 🎉

[@pamelairvin3164]

I enjoy your weekly videos and common sense styling tips. Our previous homes had those wonderful nooks and crannies that provided opportunities for personal display. However, we're now in a 1700+ sq ft open concept house that required maximum downsizing. Your tips for cozy environs is very helpful. Blessings!!!!

[@natasha-kokkali]

Thank you for your useful tips! I have made so many changes to my house & now it looks so elevated and sophisticated! ❤😘

[@Ccdurko]

I always look forward to your Sunday videos!!!

[@kathleenroby3057]

Love all the techniques and tips!!!!

[@marilynweist2645]

Thank you for sharing this information with us!

[@raeleneoros3398]

I enjoy watching your videos, Kristen! You literally make my day when I see a video to watch. This video gave me information I need to try in my home. I'm always learning something from you! Have a great week ahead! 🍁🍁🤎🤎🧡

[@tinaf7395]

I continue learning so much from you! Thank you! 🙏🏻 ❤

[@Stellaperez658]

You are the best!! Your tips are sooo good n work! You are my very fav decorator! Thank you Kristen.

[@KristenMcGowan]

thank you so much!!

[@joanramsey4002]

I love your ideas, so beautiful. I have a small house with many windows which I find problematic for furniture placement e.g. piano & an inherited grandfather clock. Perhaps you could make a video solving design problems with small house sizes? You are very lucky to find great pieces in second hand shops, here in the UK, you have to have a good imagination to repurpose some of the stuff I see in the charity shops.

[@estherencarnacion4527]

Happy Sunday to you 😊❤🎉..love it ❤️🩷🧡💛🤎💚

[@nayanaranasinghe7378]

Amazing tips, thank you so much. 💕

[@nwilson-washingtondc117]

Wonderful tips, as always!!

[@rachelweston2169]

Your inspiring me to finish 😂, although I have a lot of black pieces , I love the green paint you used in your snug, and printing off art is a great idea, although I usually paint my own , so many tips, conveyed in a well thought out video. Love from the Uk

[@AdrianaRodriguez-d2j]

So many good tips! ❤

[@s.a.wilton4386]

I love your furniture in the cozy living room in this video. Is there a video of you designing that room? And where did you get the cozy boucle chair. I love it. Thank you for the great design tips.

[@KristenMcGowan]

Yes! My living room makeover video on my channel!

[@irenetovar7756]

Thank you for these tips.

[@Plantlifewithnina]

Good ideas…thx!😊

[@catherinenelson4679]

I love your videos as well as Brookline’s. It’s interesting that you chose duvet in Pebble. I’ve been trying to figure out what is the best color duvet to go with Revere Pewter walls. Would pebble be too pink ? Hope you are loving your new house.

[@KristenMcGowan]

I think a white or ivory cream would look amazing! The pebble could work as an accent but yes it does have pink undertones

[@marilainefontenot8220]

Another great video!!

[@ahnaf_ameer_ashraf]

Outstanding 😮❤

[@pinkely9149]

We love you Kristen ❤

[@KristenMcGowan]

love you!!

[@elsaagramonte2388]

Love it! How do you keep Henry from scratching the fabric in the room?

[@guerra_1355]

So much great content ❤❤

[@gmflame9693]

I am having a hard time choosing art vs family photos mix. Would you share any experiences of how you deco you walls.

[@kfrankism]

Love your videos. I can't find a link for the lamp behind/side of your couch. So cute.

[@KristenMcGowan]

here is the link :) go.magik.ly/ml/263t7/

[@laraangel6862]

suggerimenti davvero interessanti ❤

[@lilicollazo750]

Hi Kristen, you have convinced me to use Brooklinen. What kind of mattress do you have? Can you talk about it in another video? Thanks in advance.

[@KristenMcGowan]

We have this mattress! go.magik.ly/ml/25ecf/ we love it!! its cooling gel memory foam!!

[@karenwatt8500]

Room too small to bring furniture off wall😂. Nice idea if one can!

[@lisamdrake5696]

I’ve always thought that a ceiling painted the same as the walls to be so comforting ❤ REWATCH ALERT <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="333">5:33</a> - <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="341">5:41</a> ❤😊

[@Mamadriggs]

Have you ever done a dark academia aesthetic design???? I'd love to see samples of how to do this!

[@KristenMcGowan]

Yes! Check out my family room makeover for a dark academia inspired aesthetic kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWG9pGWXpphoY6csi=v-GVrNEVWWUJ2vX8

[@jennyhullinger34]

Love today content

[@sherryidibo2304]

I think a family photos are messy, I rather put a floral or some nature paintings, it would look classic and chic.

[@cindygodwin9900]

Hi Kristen. I would love to know where you purchased the coffee table that is in your family/sunroom. I just love the way it grounds the room. Thanks in advance. Cindy

[@KristenMcGowan]

Thank you so much! I bought it at Living Spaces about 8 years ago!! It has worked in every room and home since!! Here is one that's similar! amzlink.to/az0heLSt9qN6A

[@shirleyadkins4254]

Great info

[@carlenesheppard957]

Thank you for all the tips. Question, if you have antique brass wall sconces what color of curtain rod can I use? Brass as well ( even if not the same tone) or a completely different colour?

[@patriciabarrow9761]

Kristen, do you have a recommendation for a budget friendly neutral comforter? Not a duvet person.

[@riverview9320]

My pet peeve - the automatic shoving of sofas, beds against the walls, under windows.

[@GrandDuchessAniya]

How would you go about displaying older family portraits that already are framed? Some of them are paintings.

[@f.k2756]

I love your videos so much Can you please help me to buy timeless coffee table in budget If there is a link please send me thank you

[@janeth.3283]

Hi Kristen, Where is the organic cotton quilt from?

[@KristenMcGowan]

Brooklinen :)

[@janeth.3283]

@@KristenMcGowanThank you!

[@mariamangion21]

Thank you for everything you do ❤❤

[@MEHEKMOHSINI-ym8hf]

Luv u Kristen❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@royaarab7434]

❤️❤️❤️😊

[@tinaf7395]

❤😊

[@indygrammy]

Love your content! Can you yell me where you got/bought/downloaded the rose print behind you in your office (roses)? Gorgeous

[@indygrammy]

*tell not yell!

[@KristenMcGowan]

of course! It was a digital download from Etsy! Etsy Print: go.magik.ly/ml/24j2f/

[@indygrammy]

@@KristenMcGowanthank you. I went back to your office makeover video. Looks like you had Staples print it. Never done this before. Looks like I take the download there and voila, new art! I bought the download. Now to find a frame! Thanks for allllllll your inspo!

[@KristenMcGowan]

@@indygrammy You’re so welcome! Yes I went to staples to get it printed same day! I got the frame from target :) super easy you can get it all done same day!

[@indygrammy]

@@KristenMcGowan love this. I saw the Etsy shop highly suggested using online printer. Your thoughts?

[@user-nlvmruu]

honest question why does your home have to look expensive vs. just well designed or cozy etc

[@Sando-elsa25]

I love your style, thanks for sharing your talent with us! 🫶🏻 I need ideas for our basement.. we have to finish our basement soon, i need to decide the wall colors, bathroom materials and color, etc. I love home decor, but it’s so hard for me to make decisions! 🫣 Any ideas, tips, it’s really appreciated. Thanks for your help in advance 🫶🏻