Quiet Luxury Interior Design: How to Get the Look
If you have been keeping up to date on the latest fashion and home design trends then you have probably heard the term “quiet luxury” on social media, in design magazines, and in just about every discussion about current and upcoming trends.
But what is quiet luxury? And is this a trend that we can implement in our own homes on a non-luxury budget?
What Is Quiet Luxury Interior Design?
Quiet luxury interior design uses restraint, quality materials, timeless silhouettes, and thoughtful details to create a refined space without obvious displays of excess. The look feels elevated because each element has purpose, from furniture scale and material choices to lighting, texture, and craftsmanship.
Quiet luxury is all about creating elevated, refined spaces through understated designs. This trend prioritizes sophistication and effortless elegance instead of overt extravagance. Just think about the celebrity homes we are seeing in the past year; out are mansions with ostentatious designs and grand displays of wealth and in their place, we are seeing homes that practice quality over quantity, featuring high-quality materials and refined designs.
And the best part of this trend is that you don’t have to spend a luxury price tag to get the quiet luxury look! If you understand the fundamentals of the trend, you can create a home that aligns with the quiet luxury look but that also fits within your budget.
In this month’s blog we are going to break down the basics of the quiet luxury trend and show you how you can get the look in your own home!
1. QUALITY MATERIALS
Quality materials are central to quiet luxury because they bring depth, texture, and longevity to a space. Natural woods, stone, leather, linen, bronze, wool, and richly woven fabrics can make a room feel elevated even when the overall design stays simple and understated.
One of the key elements to achieving quiet luxury in your home is through high-quality materials! Wood floors, marble countertops, and leather are all materials that will elevate your space and give that sophisticated look and feel we are trying to achieve through this trend.
While high-quality materials tend to come with a higher price tag, these materials have lasting durability and will stand the test of time making them have a great return on investment.
When it comes to décor, consider going for materials like linen, bronze, and rich woven fabrics create an elevated sensory experience and give your space an understated luxury look.
2. MINIMALISM OVER MAXIMALISM (quality over quantity) 
Another key element to this trend is creating serene, sophisticated environments that don’t feel overly decorated. The goal is to make your design feel effortless and not overworked.
To achieve this, opt for minimalistic décor and practice quality over quantity. We don’t want to change out or replace our décor every season but instead invest in fewer pieces that really look like they belong in our spaces.
The less is more mentality will help your home avoid feeling cluttered and overwhelming and get that clean, calm vibe associated with this trend.
3. UNIQUE DESIGN DETAILS (incorporate souvenirs)
One thing that quiet luxury hates, is fast furnishings! Fast furnishings are mass produced furniture and décor that tend to be low in price and also in quality. A staple of quiet luxury is finding unique interior items that speak to your home and your personal style.
This does NOT mean that your décor and furnishings need to be expensive!
You don’t have to shop at luxury retailers to achieve an elegant home. In fact, one-of-a-kind items often feel even more luxurious. Unique design details can be family heirlooms, thrifted items, or even souvenirs from travels. The idea is that you are collecting pieces that tell a story and are unique to you and your home. Part of the fun of creating the quiet luxury look is sourcing special pieces from unexpected places.
4. TIMELESS DESIGN
Every year we read about new and exciting trends that are taking over the interior design world. Trends like Scandinavian chic, velvet couches, and color drenched rooms are all trends that burn bright but eventually get replaced by next season’s newest rage.
The difference is that quiet luxury is centered around creating timeless spaces that offer effortless elegance. It means investing in materials and pieces that stand the test of time and won’t go out of style by next season!
Design elements like decorative molding and trim, wood accents, and upholstered furniture are all details that have lasted throughout history and will keep your space looking timeless, no matter the year.
5. FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
Quiet luxury only works when the room supports real life. Furniture should be properly scaled, pathways should feel intuitive, storage should reduce clutter, and each piece should serve the way the household actually lives instead of existing only for appearance.
Another key element to quiet luxury is having a home design that is meant to be LIVED IN, which means every furniture choice should support scale, comfort, and the way your family actually uses the room. To achieve this, make sure that every piece of furniture is appropriately sized for your space and the layout is well-designed and efficient.
A quietly luxurious home design should fit you like a glove and be perfectly executed to align with your family and your lifestyle. We recommend reaching out to a designer to guide you through this process to ensure that your finished home design is working best for YOU both stylistically and functionally.
Effortlessly elegant, timeless, refined designs are the key to implementing quiet luxury in your home. Browse our portfolio to see how material selection, restraint, and custom details show up in real Inside Stories projects. By breaking down this trend and understanding the fundamentals we discussed in this blog, you can implement aspects of quiet luxury in your own home WITHOUT spending a luxury sized budget!
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