5 Hacks to Make a Cheap Sofa Look Expensive | Furniture Mart

You don’t need to spend $5,000 to have a living room that looks like it belongs in a luxury magazine. Many high-end designs in Arlington homes rely more on style than on the furniture’s sticker price.

How to Make a Cheap Sofa Look Expensive?

Here is how you can take a budget-friendly sofa from Furniture Mart and make it look like a custom designer piece.

1. Upgrade the Legs
   Standard “cheap” sofas often come with plastic or unfinished wood legs. Replacing these with tapered walnut legs or matte-black metal legs (available for $20-$40 online) can instantly elevate the piece’s silhouette.

2. The “Pair and Square” Pillow Rule
Throw out the thin, matching pillows that came with your sofa. Instead:

• Use down-filled (or faux down) inserts that are 2 inches larger than your covers for a “plump” look.
• Mix textures: Pair a velvet pillow with a linen one.
• Use a curated color palette (e.g., navy, gold, and cream).

3. Style with a High-End Throw
A heavy, weighted throw blanket draped over one corner hides any minor seams and adds a “luxury” texture. Look for herringbone or chunky knit patterns.

4. Ground it with a Large Rug
A common mistake is using a rug that’s too small. To make your sofa look expensive, ensure all four “feet” of the sofa sit on the rug. This creates a cohesive “zone” that feels architectural and planned.

5. Choose the Right Foundation
Starting with a clean, modern silhouette makes styling much easier. At Furniture Mart, we carry several “budget luxury” sofas that feature mid-century lines and performance fabrics—perfect foundations for your high-end look.

With our $17/month financing and instant approval, you can get the “expensive” look without the expensive price tag.

BUSINESS CONTACT INFORMATION:

• Store: Furniture Mart
• Address: 1629 New York Ave, Arlington, TX 76010
• Phone: +1-817-666-0558

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