How to Bring Glamour to Your Home

When I hear people talking about glamour, I always think of old Hollywood, circa 1940′s and 1950′s. And this applies equally in fashion and in home decor. There’s something so special about this bold and intriguing style, with all its rich details, crystal accessories, upholstered sofas and mirrored furniture.

Glamour is characterized by intricate textures, luxe fabrics and all that shimmer and sparkle. Color palette is quite simple: white or beige backdrop, accessorized with soft touches of black, silver, gold and pastels. Then again, too much glamour can kill the glamour, so use it with caution and light hand, especially in small spaces. A faux fur rug here, a mirrored piece of furniture there, white candles all over the space… Just be cautious when it comes to black, because it can be easily overpowering and counterproductive.

Here are a few ways to incorporate little touches of luxe and glamour into your own house or apartment:

1. Add a beautifully ornated mirror to your entryway.

2. Reupholster your chairs with a soft grey or charcoal velvet.

3. Use a natural-colored faux fur rug in your living room.

4. Invest in a jaw-dropping crystal chandelier. You can use it in a classic way (in your living or dining room), or in a more unexpected manner (in your entryway or your bathroom).

5. Buy at least one piece of shiny or lacquered furniture (i.e. mirrored coffee table).

6. A total must-have: white candles in crystal candle holders. Place them all over the room to enhance the sparkle and the luminosity.

7. Think metallic instead of wooden: scour hardware shops or flea markets for interesting furniture knobs.

8. Opt for dramatic prints when it comes to throws and throw pillows for your sofa.

9. Give your bedroom a significant makeover with one wall entirely covered in black & white wallpaper.

10. Don’t forget to liven up the space with fresh flowers in glamorous vases. A chic white bouquet in crystal clear vase will never go out of style.

Do you need some more inspiration? Here’s a round-up of a few beautiful and glamorous pieces that will add that extra wow factor to your home:

1. West Elm Chester Tufted Leather Sofa, $1699.00

2. Colonial Candle Crystal Cut Taper Dinner Candle Holders, $10.00

3. IKEA Birkeland 6-drawer Chest, $299.00

4. IKEA Hemnes Dressing Table with Mirror, $249.00

5. Anthropologie Caricature Knob, $8.00

6. IKEA Ung Drill Mirror, £25.00

7. West Elm Chester Tufted Leather Chair, $799.00

Similar: Soflex Tufted Accent Chair

8. Graham & Brown Pallade Black & White Wallpaper, $40.00 a roll

9. Cymax Landmark Lighting Angelite Six Light Chandelier, $413.00

10. Crystal Drop Votive Stands, $23.95

11. Ralph Lauren Caitlin Cut Glass Urn Lamp, $777.00

So, are you tempted to add a little bit of glamour to your home?

Photo credit: Nicholas Haslam

Ivana is an international relations manager and an aspiring magazine writer passionate about fashion and home decor. After living and working in Paris and Brussels she is now getting used to her new life in Graz, Austria. She loves to spend her time writing a lifestyle blog Style in the City, decorating her new apartment, designing clothes and learning German. Her ultimate style icons are Blake Lively, Rachel Zoe, Blair Waldorf and Emily Schuman.