Specific hallmarks on the house make a room special such as furniture, accessories, and other components. These elements make a room look more elegant, exquisite, and faithful to a signature. While some truly exquisite pieces can cause a fortune, you can train your eyes to find subtle touches that provide a tasteful ambiance like those in richly decorated homes. Here are some suggestions to duplicate the expensive hallmarks less inexpensively:

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Exotic trees                                                                                                                 Ficus trees

 

Status Italian lamps                                                                                                     Excellent reproductions

 

Electronically controlled blinds                                                                                    Mini-blinds

 

Collections of very old, leather-bound books                                                             Just one or two stacked on a table or bookshelf

 

An antique wood valet stand                                                                                      A new inexpensive wicker valet

 

Contemporary crystal vases                                                                           Straight-lined chemist flasks

 

Built-in recessed lighting                                                                                  Track lighting available in discount stores 

Warhol drawing, Rauschenberg graphic                                                     Work of talented art students in local art schools