Living in Luxury

LIVING INLUXURY MAKING YOUR SPACE FIT FOR A QUEEN

By Abigail Crneckiy, Contributing Writer Graphic by Nicole Glesinger

If you ever wanted a princess bedroom as a kid, you understand the desire to decorate like royalty. Now you can bring that fairytale dream into your home or apartment and create a chic, regal living space with just a few small details. Here are some easy, fun ways to decorate your home with a baroque, regal style.

COLOR

Let’s start with a color scheme: If you’re looking to decorate like royalty, think of gold as the new black! For an overall color scheme, you can go for a dark academia palette featuring deep jewel tones of ruby, emerald and sapphire complemented with gold accents. Or, you can opt for a gentler, more princess-like theme with pastels of pink, blue and white. Choose whichever color scheme you feel fits you the best.

DECOR

When you’re picking out decor, look for things that are ornate and intricate and, of course, more gold. This can mean replacing basic picture frames and mirrors with items of detailing. Try checking out your local thrift or consignment store for affordable vintage-style frames. You can move outside of your comfort zone with styling pieces like decorative candle holders, vanity trays, even an ornamental crown. Incorporate a classical style painting into your wall collage and have a vase of flowers, real or fake, on your coffee table. These little details can add up to create a chic aesthetic.

FURNITURE

If you’re looking for a higher commitment to your royal style, find some plush, detailed accent furniture to complete the space. Try searching for armchairs with detailed engraving on the edges to recreate your very own cozy throne. An elegant and velvety couch is far more dignified than your typical loveseat. You can also bring this furniture into your bedroom by adding an ornate headboard or some drapery over your bed. Doing your makeup at a classic vanity can give an unbeatable high-class atmosphere when getting ready for the evening.

EXTRAS

If your space will allow it, extra details that you can add are long drapes or a baroque patterned wallpaper. An accent wall of jewel-toned wallpaper with gold designs will speak for itself and allow for the other decor to be minimal. Both wallpaper and draping curtains will add a feeling of luxury to your space.

The best part of creating an expensive looking space is that it doesn’t have to be expensive! Thrift stores are full of unique treasures that you can incorporate into your space. And if you find something that’s detailed but somewhat dull, gold spray paint can be your lifesaver. Don’t be afraid to do a little DIY and paint the hardware on your dresser or paint details on your picture frames. Decorating like royalty can be the boost you need during these troubled times. ■

Modeled by Ellie Taubner Directed by Sarah Troy, Fashion Director Costume Assistance by Lynn and Maddie Vilker Photographed by Audrey O’Neill, Assistant Photography Director, and Molly Jacobs, Staff Photographer Costumes provided by Verona Area Community Theater