Psychology of Design: 12 Ways to Make Your Home Look Luxurious (Architect-Approved Tips)

Hello friends on the internet! In this video, I'll share design and decor strategies that professionals use to make any space look high-end.
Learn why curved furniture feels luxurious, how to choose decor without it looking messy and why sculptural furniture doubles as functional art. These tips are sometimes practical, always universal, and guaranteed to make your home look more lux—even if your wallet says otherwise ;-)

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 intro
0:41 curves look fancy
2:10 materials that patina
3:24 integrated storage
4:41 is it furniture or is it sculpture
5:21 photos =/= art
6:05 contrast sizing
8:00 frame it but differently
8:30 mix don't match
9:10 bigger than your head
10:09 emptier than you think
11:06 hide the ugly
12:24 accent walls... to do or not to do

P.S. Before you get mad… this video is NOT about spending a fortune or pretending to be fancy 🙈 I’m sharing universal design tips that make spaces feel more elegant and ‘designed,’ no matter your budget. The ‘expensive’ part? Just a little clickbait to grab your attention 😁 (sorry, not sorry).

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Hey! :) I'm BaiXu, a Cambridge University graduate and architect based in Munich. I make videos, design spaces and share them online.
On this channel, I share information about architecture, design, home renovation and vlogs about my creator life in Germany.

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