Effortless Elegance: 10 Designer-Approved Ways to Accessorize Your Living Room for a Luxe Look

W hen it comes to elevating your living room, luxury isn’t always about paying a hefty price —it’s about thoughtful details, sophisticated styling, and a sense of balance. Top interior designers know that accessorizing is where the transformation begins. With the right accessories depicting different elements, even the simplest space can feel polished, high-end, and utterly luxurious. 

Accessorizing a space adds more spark of personality but we must be careful so it doesn’t get tacky and classless.

Here are 10 designer-approved ways to accessorize your living room and achieve that coveted “effortless elegance” look.

1. Luxe Textiles

Upgrade your pillows, throws, and curtains to rich fabrics like velvet, silk, or boucle. Stick to a cohesive color palette and mix textures for depth. These soft layers instantly convey comfort and elegance. 

See Velvet Throw Pillowcase here

Velvet, silk or boucle can never go out of style, because they have a luxurious sheen that makes a space look high end and special. If you already have a sofa or armchair that’s not with this mentioned textile, then introducing pillows, curtains, throw blankets,and accent wall panels should be enough. 

These can be picked up cheaply in many high street chains and will add a dose of shimmery luxe to any room. Choose a variety of jewel-like shades to perk up a plain sofa or wall.

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See decorative textured Boucle throw pillows here

Boucle textured lumbar throw pillows here

Velvety upholstered wall panel here

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2. Incorporate Statement Pieces
Every luxe living room has a focal point. Think an oversized mirror, large vase, a bold sculpture, or a standout chair or console. Let it shine by keeping surrounding elements minimal.

See ceramic vase set here

This can also include wooden Chester with drawers either vintage or unique pieces that can be used for displaying lamps and photos to help give a feeling of quality and tradition that will help your living room feel more expensive. 

Use mirrors to reflect light and give a sense of space—especially with decorative frames.

Full length Mirror Tiles in different sizes here

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Upholstered bristle Accent Chair here

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Hang large-scale art or a gallery wall to add visual interesting.

3. Incorporate Metallic Accents

Touches of brass, gold, or chrome in frames, trays, or side tables catch the eye and create a sense of richness. Just remember: moderation is key.

Buy golden thinkers art set here

Diamond fruit tray here

Metallic finishes—brushed gold, polished chrome, or antique brass—add instant glam. Try metallic picture frames, mirror trims, side tables, or candleholders for a subtle shimmer.

See elephant tray here

See Candle Lamp Warmer here

Modern Chester drawer here

4. Incorporate Elegant Lighting

• Use a chandelier or statement pendant as a focal point.
• Layer lighting with floor lamps, table lamps, and wall sconces.
• Choose warm light (2700K–3000K) for a cozy, inviting atmosphere.
• Add drama by adding accent light.

Modern chandelier here

Modern ceiling light fixture here

Crystal Chandelier here

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Combine metal, glass, wood, or fabric shades to add texture and interest. Vary the height of your lighting too.

5. Add Architectural Details

• Consider crown molding, paneling, or wainscoting to elevate the space.

• A coffered ceiling or fireplace surround can become a luxe focal point. When adding some architectural details make sure you go with unique and modern styles that won’t go out of style.

Decorative molding, goes either at the ceiling corner, on walls or as floor baseboards. It adds incredible detail to a room. Most molding that you see in basic construction is basic, but there are more modern molding to make your space special.

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For better aesthetics with moldings use special moldings along the top and bottom of walls, around doors and corners, and in chair rails and other places.

Panels: They are cost-effective and versatile.  Panels have the extra zit and it’s easy to install and have multiple finishes. They can come as wood, metal, glass, fabric, and PVC materials with embossed to look like wood, stone, and other materials. Panels are perfect for the space where it is needed to. 

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See Wainscoting wall panel here

See Drop ceiling wainscoting panels here

See traditional wall panel here

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6. Keep Clutter Hidden

• Use stylish storage—closed cabinets, ottomans with hidden compartments, or decorative boxes.

• Minimal clutter enhances a refined and serene look.

See convertible sofa bed with storage here

Getting creative with every bit of your living room furniture can help keep your home clean and elegant while maintaining your privacy in your living room space. 

See side table with storage here

7. Incorporate high value Artwork and antiques

High-value (be it in purchasing power or personal) art needs to be treated with careful consideration when it comes to your living room – especially if the aim is to make it a standout feature in adding luxury to your living room. 

When picking out high value artwork go for rear and unique pieces from a renowned artist or a local; a one is one piece. Never go for random and mass produced art. 

Luxury doesn’t mean impersonal. Display meaningful items — a collection from travels, vintage finds, or heirlooms.

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8. Rearranging your Layout

Sometimes money is not necessarily what you need to make your room seem more expensive. Cutting back, rearranging and artfully displaying what you already own can help to create a more elegant sense of style.

9. Display Fresh Florals or Greenery

A bouquet of seasonal flowers or a large leafy plant like a fiddle leaf fig brings life, movement, and a pop of color. Use elegant vases or sculptural planters to double the visual impact.

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10. Keep It Coordinated 

A well-accessorized room still needs harmony and cohesiveness. Choose a colour palette and stick to it. Even when mixing textures and styles, tie everything together through tone, material, or motif. 

Pick one a colour from the living room to use as a foundation – it can either be from a favorite artwork, rug,  image or piece of furniture to run through the space