Psychology of Design: 12 Ways to Make Your Home Look Luxurious (Architect-Approved Tips)

[@md61211]

Not that I practise what I'm about to preach (I tend towards clutter), but I found the best way to get a real sense of how your home/a room looks, is to take a picture. We're so used to the objects we live with every day, that they become invisible to us. Take a picture of that room/corner/hall/alcove & suddenly you SEE all the stuff, and realize how cluttered it is. Use your camera, then remove, remove, remove.

[@baixu]

That’s a great idea, thank you for sharing!

[@banibatbout]

Finally had someone explaining what I always saw and notice but never really understood what makes it luxurious.

[@Angela-jn7iv]

A tip my mother taught me in organizing framed art for a gallery wall is to place them on the floor in front of the intended wall and organize them there first before hanging on the wall. Much easier than the mock cutout papers on the wall, and this way you can also see how well they will look next to each other.

[@Valalalala]

I love that you explain the reasons behind the advice so that each person can personalize it to their own taste! 💕

[@baixu]

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[@roxanne_george]

This is absolutely true, thank you!! Regarding curved lines: I used to be a devoted DesignHome member for a long time and I closely watched how people voted for designs, trying to work out what makes a winning design. And I arrived at a mind-boggling discovery: designs with curved lines inevitably won over those with straight lines. They could be mismatched, colors could clash, décor choices could be downright ugly, but they still won on the strength of curved lines alone. People just liked organic curves much more than minimalist rectangular shapes. That was a huge eye opener for me.

[@babakitty9311]

I think we’re responding with our true nature when we prefer curved lines. There are no perfectly straight lines anywhere in nature! One of the best galleries I’ve ever been to was the Kunsthaus in Vienna. Designed by the artist Hundertwasser there’s not a single straight line or surface in the place even the the floor undulates!

[@waltermessines5181]

Waldorf Schools use curves everywhere in the wooden doors and windows... Instantly feels like home or "embraced".

[@DDyes]

Got to say that videos like this is why KZbin is great. Thank you so much for taking your time to create this content!

[@baixu]

I appreciate that!

[@dogblackprincehoney]

I'm going to decorate my house and found this channel. I love Bai Xu's videos. I binged watch them. The ones which advise about decorating like nature are the best on KZbin. Thank you so much, Bai Xu. I wish you Happy Christmas and a lot of luck in 2025.

[@citronmonet294]

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[@dogblackprincehoney]

@@citronmonet294 Agree. I hope one day she will be one of the world most famous interior designers.

[@sharms888]

Always love your blend of psychology & design, great stuff. 👍👍

[@baixu]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts! I agree that a home should first and foremost be functional and fit our lifestyle. Once those needs are met, many people naturally want to improve their spaces further, and that’s where aesthetics becomes important. Humans are attracted to beauty, and creating a home that looks and feels beautiful doesn’t have to be shallow or ego-driven, it can feed our emotional wellbeing and make everyday life more enjoyable. I don’t believe everyone decorates to impress others or from a lack of confidence-many do it purely for themselves, to create a space they truly love. I definitely feel more happy when I’m in a nicely designed space😍✨(whatever the style or budget or location) Expensive-looking spaces often seem ‘nicer’ because of how they’re designed. This video is about breaking down those design principles-beyond the money-so anyone can apply them to their own home. I hope that helps explain my intent with this video, and I appreciate your perspective! 🙏

[@sharms888]

@@baixu Well explained as always 🙂

[@ierlynnn]

Omg the accent wall tip is so good. I never thought about how it could cheapen the space!

[@ammygamer]

Thank you for saying that committing to painting or paneling the entire room is the way to go! I tried (very nicely) to explain to my mother-in-law that her living room’s accent wall isn’t exactly giving off the fancy vibe she was aiming for. I told her that fully embracing the color she chose would make the room look much more impressive to visitors, that it would look more 'deliberate' and 'confident'. Sadly, she didn’t take my advice, but at least she likes it. I mean, it's her home. ☺

[@globalfamily8172]

I like accent walls because I LOVE contrast.

[@kix1464]

There are some interesting and universal tips here but most of them will suit only a certain type of people. For example me. 😁 But for the majority of people these tips aren't going to make them feel at home. My friend for example LOVES glass tables. I HATE them. Not only because they are SO difficult to keep clean but also the "cold" look of them. My friend on the other hand doesn't mind wiping them every single day and loves that they don't block the view. So for her the material glass is very luxurious (which I totally get - it's just definitely nothing for me) but for me wood is very luxurious. Another friend of mine LOVES velvet and gold and all of those heavy, dark and opulent "luxurious" materials. Whereas I LOVE natural materials like cotton etc. And yet their homes do feel luxurious to me because they are. They fit their owners' vibes so perfectly. And I do feel comfortable in them. Just not homey. If you want to make a home feel luxurious for yourself and want to feel at home at the same time I suggest to find out first what type you are and what you like. Because if you follow all of these tips you will only make your home feel "luxurious" to some types of people but probably not for yourself (if you are a different type).

[@1995Benzo]

I love glass tables. I'd rather have that spacious feel, than the feel of a big block of wood in the middle of the room.

[@user-ym4lj8ms3n]

I do think most of these tips are universal, and not just for certain type of people. rather, certain type of people will NOT like these ideas.

[@Mr_Kenneth]

Just had built-ins crafted by a proper carpenter and lit with LEDs. Hardware was from Lusso. It cost around £10k as there are 2 opposing walls, and the final result was painted with farrow and ball eggshell. Although expensive, it has transformed the living space and increased the value of my home.

[@evelynzlon9492]

I just realized you can cheaply simulate the look of built-ins without looking like you were trying to obscure your lack of built-ins because you couldn't afford them. Paint your shelving/cabinetry in a shade roughly similar to your walls. Stencil your walls in the same color you painted the furniture. Then stencil the furniture the same color as the base color for the walls. That'll make the furniture seamlessly coordinate with the walls without matching exactly. (Matching exactly may look like a failed attempt to fool the eye into perceiving built-ins.)

[@izziegirl6871]

I really enjoyed this thoughtful analysis and plan to incorporate some of these. No cost to declutter and declutter some more! ❤

[@waltermessines5181]

@7:52... Those small wooden shelves to put paintings... Nice touch. Overal good video, food for thought; well presented.

[@evelina7499]

Wonderful advice, great video with practical illustrations!! 👏🙌

[@Mohsin3052]

I really love how you explain designs in such easy simple way,i have watched others creators Videos as well but no one teaches in such uncomplicated way✨💙

[@Leo_Lise]

Another great video 🥰 loving all these tips! Especially the mixing old furniture with new. I love vintage furniture 🪑 Your videos validate everything I think, in terms of creating new spaces around the place. I know I’m on the right path after watching your content 😊

[@hopefulkiwi]

You just unlocked my personal thought maze of 'value seperate from money' in one simple sentence thank you thank you thank you

[@chenxie6140]

This has been very, very enlightneing and helps explain a number of trends in the recent years. Thank you for the great content!

[@baixu]

Great to hear!

[@jenniferqueen395]

Excellent especially the last point about accent walls. Very insightful and honest.

[@angelikap8303]

Your videos really help me to declutter and organize my designing favorites

[@baixu]

I'm so glad!

[@TheJnkh]

i want my daughter to be as creative and well spoken as you. This is Amazing and perfection. i would put you on top of the world for this.

[@Spungle15]

Another great video, Baixu!

[@baixu]

Thanks!🤩

[@summmer77]

I LOVE your luxurious tips! I am using this for my youtube studio

[@maryj7423]

"Something you panick-bought at 10 pm" I had to stop the video just to laugh, so good!!!! 😂😂😂😂 I feel seeeenn

[@helloerika]

Love the sweater 🙌

[@HoosierInUtah]

Another awesome video! Really appreciate your fun way of teaching me something new, Grazie!

[@baixu]

My pleasure!

[@nancymartinez7074]

This video just popped up for me. I clicked, and now I want to stay up late and binge watch your other videos. I appreciate your explanations and the photographic examples you provide. It's obvious you put a lot of work into your videos and it's very much appreciated, based on these comments. Keep up the good work!

[@flowerfawn]

Chanced upon your account and I needed to say that this is the most helpful interior design account ever!! Most channels just share the usual tips but yours are eye opening and so so useful! Subscribed and can’t wait for your next video! ❤️

[@sandelblend]

love that sweater!

[@queencocoamocha9508]

This was REALLY helpful especially with the wall art. I’ve never hung family photos in my home. We’re not the family that takes professional photos but we do paint. I also have some wall art I will be using as well!

[@katekatsitadze]

Your knowledge of architecture and interior design shines through your videos, and that makes them very engaging. Please post more often 😊

[@patritoro1865]

Thank you so much!!! I love your chanel. We are currently renovating our home and I spent so much time m researching information on how to decorate it the problem is that most of the videos you can find always go over the same information. Your videos are so interesting and teach me things i didnt think about before

[@AF-oi4jt]

This is a really great video, there are so many terrible interior design videos that don't provide anything useful or practical that can be achieved by the average person. This video on the other hand, is pragmatic and thoughtful, providing insightful reasoning behind the suggestions.

[@jeanecachodonnelly2534]

Bingeing in your past videos in your playlist 😄 Love your content! 😉 Subscribed! 😁

[@selmalovestodance]

This was so good! Uncounsiously I apply many of these things already, but thank you for so carefully laying them out. This way I can more easily apply this.

[@jenv88]

This is the best interior design video I’ve ever seen. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@baixu]

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[@Leneufcinqcergy]

Ohhh girl you did that!!! I already do 99.9% of what you suggested just out of my natural design inclination. Thanks for validating my taste level. You earned this subscription gworl!

[@headlesschicken99]

Curved shapes are in recently, which makes us perceive interiors using them trendier and more high end. 10-15 years ago clean rectangular lines, sticking to simple scandi look would do the same job.

[@teejay1650]

Actually curved shapes have been in for a few years and are now on their way out. (See top designers updated in not) They are impractical, typically do not fit in most rooms, and don’t fit people’s needs. The pictures of curved vs straight in this video is silly as all the curved furniture is surrounded by high end accessories and well decorated. The pictures of the angled pieces are cheaper furniture, accessories, and poor decor. It’s not a fair comparison.

[@headlesschicken99]

@teejay1650 My point was that the narrative that curved equals high end interior look is not necessarily always correct. But in case these shapes are in AND obviously furniture looking well made. '80s granny oak table will not have the same impact as another one only coz they are both "organically" round...

[@taishu3545]

The best video of the kind I have ever seen.

[@LTMcG]

This is a keeper! Perfectly explained goals and objectives 🙏

[@JacquelineFernandez-k2y]

Just discovered your channel and love your videos! Lots of great tips on do's and don'ts. Especially now that I've just moved and am in the process of decorating. Thank you!

[@AnnieIsaLau]

Oh that's why Ikea furniture is so cheap hahaha curvy couch is hard to find ! Love your tips and advice! :)

[@teejay1650]

Curved furniture is on its way out. It rarely works in the everyday home.

[@farcloud3701]

Great tips, appreciate the visual examples too! Oh, and in tips 1-4 what I heard was "spend more money, then it will look more expensive" 😉. Thanks for the video, will be checking out your others!

[@miriamm.8313]

On point! Please now your take on practical and stylish home😊

[@baixu]

it's on my list 😁

[@claricemontinola3650]

💋 Your matte red lipstick really looks good on you! 💋

[@baixu]

Oh thank youuuu 👁️👄👁️

[@bellaluce7088]

I think the last point would be better called _poorly integrated_ accent walls since they are actually _often_ seen in luxury homes, hotels, and other beautiful spaces. In the hands of a good designer, judicious use of wallpaper or a textural wall treatment can balance other elements in a room without overwhelming it, similar to not overfilling shelves or crowding a room with furniture.

[@evelynzlon9492]

That's true. That's why she showed examples of classic "accent walls". It just looks like they decorated one wall and totally neglected the other ones. The same could be said for other large design elements such as panel wallpaper. There's nothing more annoying than seeing a $1000 Chinese silk wallpaper slapped on a wall without further accentuating it with the surrounding decor. It's a waste of the $1000 without spending an additional $10 to luxify the whole look.

[@bellaluce7088]

​@@evelynzlon9492 Yes, it's amazing what even a tiny amount of money/effort to integrate a dominant color or design element throughout a space can do! The accent walls she chose were like experiments in aggressively ignoring that basic design tip. Even the *gorgeous* accent wall at 13:05 😍 that _does_ have some colors and shapes echoed in the other elements in the space looks lopsided with everything crammed to one side. I would feel oppressed by that paper on every wall, but with some thoughtful balancing, it's scrumptious! I just hope people aren't DE-inspired by this video to follow their intuition about when an accent wall would improve a space, since that's what good design really requires, and what professional designers do! ❤

[@evelynzlon9492]

My idea of interior design is repeatedly scribbling "All work no play makes Jack a dull boy" on my walls in red lipstick. It's a budget-friendly alternative to conventional decor. But for most frugal home decorators, I might recommend splurging on one design element and cheaply integrating it into the space. In the Chinese wallpaper example, you could rag glaze the background walls to suggest the organic shapes featured in the wall panels. Like so.

[@tyronec2358]

what a great video! i thoroughly enjoyed this.

[@nknoneva]

Such a wonderful video to watch! As some other comments said, it’s really soothing listening to you and inspiring watching how much love and attention to detail you put into your experiences ❤

[@pauliannaow5618]

impressive and comprehensive on lessons taught on all your videos. Super inspiring and I love it all

[@rubberducky6411]

This was a great video.Interesting to hear about timeless /universal taste when the average today's taste is what's trending.I just re thought everything going forward to decorate my new condo.I really appreciate this video and glad I just randomly found this.

[@evanor1296]

7:53 we have that kind of picture rail shelves in our dining room. Two rows where the longest row is up och the shorter down and a teak linnen cabinet below that is longer then the lower shelves but shorter then the upper. First we had it with similar colors and frames and now we are mixing size colors of the motives style and frames we even have a Chess board and a teak tray in it. Feels more curated and thought out now

[@LESHAUNWILL]

Hey girl, another great video. Good job 👏🏽

[@cecilianagy3562]

Great tips!

[@aanyachhokar9285]

Great explanation and attention to detail!

[@WorksOfVarun]

So info packed, loved it 🖤

[@WhenPudgiePigsFly]

This video is so helpful in simple accessible ways that make so much sense ❤

[@shivanichoudhary3505]

Wow.. such beautiful knowledge.. 👍

[@baixu]

and now you have it too 😊

[@greeneyedivine]

Beautifully crafted! You give so much practical information that can be carried over to all aspects of designing a space! Simple but powerful! You’ve gained a new subscriber. 😊

[@karolina2406]

This was such a GOOD video! Love her style. Subscribed! 😍

[@mytwocents7773]

Best interior design video I've ever seen!

[@martinflook4159]

What a great video. I just discovered your channel and will subscribe. I like your delivery style and you are so knowledgeable!

[@tombadamiromba7767]

amazing video, so well edited and full of unique tips! Thank you for your work!

[@baixu]

My pleasure! 😊

[@luizalouyoga]

This is, definitely, the video I didn’t know I needed! Thank you! Great information!

[@baixu]

You're so welcome!

[@belindajames3541]

Hi Bai Xu, this is such a beautifully constructed and thoughtful channel. I'm particularly fond of your checklists. Thankyou for sharing your architectural and interior expertise.

[@samurai9559]

Thank you! I love these tips, & it explains the psychology of why I gravitate towards design that carries these principles.

[@purplezebra7819]

So beautiful & elegant! So helpful! So glad I found you! Thanks! 💕

[@baixu]

You are so welcome!

[@TheKateDash]

Agreed with other comments. Psychology behind it is really interesting 😍

[@katiuskadel7310]

loved the tip on accent wall, as i’m finding it a challenge to just work with the one wall. I’m going to work on the whole room. 🙏🏻🥰

[@christelklinko7683]

Great example. My first time here, but not my last. Thank you😊😊

[@LuBu2]

i know im not supposed to say this but some of those basic designs were kinda fire. i love lamp

[@liamporter1137]

Awesome advice. You have good taste!

[@hhiikkii]

I've been learning so much from you since I don't have a good sense of decorating the house. Big thanks.🎉

[@kamelia.ge.georgieva]

I just found your channel and binge watched so many videos! I really love that you put a lot of emphasis on practicality in your tips! Can you make a video for spaces that have very low ceilings?

[@nadiak2202]

Wow! You articulated everything so well!

[@baixu]

Glad you think so!

[@Lokiss2]

I love this video ❤ thx so much ❤

[@Kamicat79]

This video is amazingly good !! 🌸💕

[@nhipham5832]

Hi, I'm a new subscriber, I love your videos, I've been binge watching them. Could you please do a video on choosing colour palette to decorate. Thank you ❤

[@nastkagwiazdka]

I really love your videos and style! Very helpful and friendly. Thanks and please make MORE of them!! ❤

[@laeneya]

This was really helpful and well organized! That must have taken a lot of work, thank you ❤

[@yessumify]

Great video!! Love these points!

[@almarodriguez3762]

It's very interesting the psichologic explanation om what we consider valuable.

[@JaneNewAuthor]

Really useful, thank you. Some excellent tips. I'm currently reorganising my place ready to put it on the market.

[@marissat5821]

can you create ideas for christmas decoration that give a luxurious look?

[@baixu]

Oh that’s a good idea for a video thank you! Ahhh it takes me a long time to research, script and create the video, I’m not sure I can make it in time for this year!

[@SariLovesToDance]

Wonderful video. Well done❤❤❤❤

[@baixu]

Thank you 🤗

[@thebeautyphilosopher]

I loved this video everything is spot on! I can’t wait to implement what you said!

[@YOUPIMatin123]

This is great advice, thank you very much - subscribed!

[@taishu3545]

A great video, thank you!!!

[@fashionandluxury101]

Love all advice but I prefer matching frames and the placement to look more cohesive instead of different colors and shapes. Love my blue accent wall it adds a punch to the dinning room❤

[@AustraliaNovafurniture]

What I took from this video is that in order to make your home look luxurious, you'll either Enormous amount of time and energy (Since you are not a professional, a very steep learning curve and numerous failures are pretty much guaranteed) DIY tones of things, or, you spend enormous amout of money to buy/hire people for those fancy stuff which you probably won't be able to afford anyway (Since you want it to "LOOK" luxurious). Since time is also money, then the conclusion is that, in order to make your home look luxurious, actually buy luxurious stuff.

[@baixu]

Haha, yes, I agree!! Design can take a lot of time and energy, and the learning curve can be steep if you’re not a professional. But hopefully, with more design educational content, we can all make fewer mistakes together! 🙈😊🤞

[@TheGulaim]

interesting thought about accent wall. now i can't unsee accent wall as DIY

[@ivette-ivens]

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don’t know how to even explain how much i needed to hear it

[@mikecee3002]

6:21 Love this sofa! Where can I find a similar design here in the South East USA?

[@alicee2024]

Your latest videos are soo good!

[@baixu]

thank youuuu 🥹 I'm trying to get better with every video and so many new encouraging comments lately!

[@amythornton-k7y]

I really enjoyed this video. Very helpful.

[@qpixie]

Tank you so much for such amazing video! Instantly subscribed! Will definately chech your other videos! ❤

[@disznajbros9791]

This was amazing! I feel like now i know it all😌

[@ramose83]

Thank you very much; as to the accent wall, so I must agree with you. We do have one with wall paper from Farrow & Ball; I couldn't commit to the whole room, as it would look dark ... But, I must admit, an accent wall is creating problems ...

[@rnn2066]

Just found your channel and Love love love this video. New subscriber!

[@BethKarlatopoulos]

Fantastic tips! Thank you!!!!

[@baixu]

You are so welcome!