3 Ways to Incorporate Quiet Luxury in Your Home – Understated Luxury for Every Budget
In our fast-paced world, our homes are our sanctuary. This will be interpreted differently by all of us but one principle remains the same, our homes are a place where luxury is understated but undeniably present. Subtle hints of elegance and luxury can quickly transform our homes into a sanctuary away from the outside world.
Many of our clients have requested a space that looks and feels comfortable, yet has an underlying quality and luxury to it as well. This is an understated or quiet luxury.
Quiet luxury is where every detail speaks to sophistication, elegance, and comfort, and the environment works harmoniously with your lifestyle rather than complicating it.
In this article, we will explore the three ways you can incorporate quiet luxury into your home. We’ll be focusing on premium material choices and thoughtful integrations.
Let’s dive into quiet luxury!
1 – High Quality Materials
Every luxurious home starts with premium and high quality materials. This doesn’t mean swapping your flooring for marble tiles throughout, it’s about being selective with which materials you upgrade and exploring the different options in quality.
Natural hardwood flooring is one of the best ways of adding an element of quiet luxury to your home. The organic and natural nature of this flooring brings warmth, texture, and a sense of luxury to any interior.
Another material with similar merits is natural stone. Using marble, travertine, granite, and slate are all considered natural stone and can be used in a variety of ways in the home. From countertops, shelving – even as pieces of furniture – there is something for everyone.
Aside from the hard finishes in a home, always be on the lookout for high-quality soft furnishings too. Never underestimate the power of a good quality wool area rug! They can truly transform a space, while other soft furnishings like oversized decorative pillows and throw blankets also add an extra layer of quiet luxury to a home. The idea behind using high quality materials is that they will age gracefully and often offer an element of timelessness.
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2 – Automation
There are lots of home automation options on the market that are designed to help our homes become smarter and aid our everyday lifestyle. Having an automated system in your home can add an extra layer of luxury without being obvious.
When it’s suitable, we love to add automated lighting systems to our client’s homes. This helps them to create pre-set lighting schemes to suit any mood or occasion throughout the house.
Another home automation that we love is window treatments! This is definitely a quiet luxury that is worth investing in. Imagine waking up at the weekend and not having to get out of bed to open the curtains – this is what automated window treatments are all about!
Similarly, home security systems are on the rise to give homeowners peace of mind. This is more of a practical luxury to have, but one to consider.
3 – Sustainable Selections
Another area of creating a luxurious home that gets overlooked is sustainable selections.
Did you know that many furniture stores now declare whether the wood they use is sustainably sourced? This gives buyers the confidence that their purchase isn’t damaging the environment. When choosing new furniture, consider items that have been upholstered in highly durable and easy-to-clean fabrics (we like to call them performance fabrics) to ensure that they can be re-sold when they go out of style. Sustainable and high-quality frames can be reupholstered in the future.
Another way you can be more sustainable at home is by choosing energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures. Not only does this mean more budget-friendly bills, but also highly efficient items in the home too.
Where possible, always leverage natural light to its fullest. This helps our overall mental health while also adding an understated luxury to the look and feel of the home’s interior too.
