Here’s how to get the ‘quiet luxury’ look at home — without breaking the bank

Have you heard of the “quiet luxury” trend? If not, let me fill you in — it’s a buzzy aesthetic that took over the fashion world a year or two ago and has made its way to interior design. It seems everyone loves quiet luxury, and it’s easy to understand why!

As the name suggests, it’s all about creating a look that is chic and high-end, but not flashy or ostentatious. Think elevated basics that will stay in style forever: In your closet this may translate to a classic leather tote bag; in your house, it could mean a simple throw blanket or a sturdy stoneware vase. (Remember the homes in the show Succession? They’re quiet luxury at its finest.)

As a longtime home editor who has interviewed hundreds of pros and studied trends, I’m a big fan of quiet luxury, mostly because you don’t actually need to be part of a billionaire media-empire family to get the look. Just follow these shopping tips for finding pieces that that appear more expensive than they really are. Then to complete the scene, light a fancy (yet affordable) candle and bring some spa vibes to your bathroom.

Put it in neutral

There’s a reason so many people like wearing all black or all white — it never goes out of style and a monochrome look (or one with subtle color variations) can make even inexpensive stuff seem posh. You can easily get the same effect at home by sticking to a subtle color scheme. Are your walls painted white? Instead of choosing high-contrast colors like red and bright blue for your accessories, go with neutrals and earthy tones like cream, tan and olive green.

FYI, the Pantone 2025 Color of the Year, Mocha Mousse, screams … I mean, whispers … quiet luxury.

Look for vintage-inspired or handmade touches

The more one-of-a-kind a piece looks, the better. Imperfections are welcome — because quiet luxury design should feel lived-in, not too stiff or pristine. Ceramics are a great way to achieve this, and so is art (and I’m not talking museum-quality stuff — inexpensive prints and beloved photos are perfect).

Stick to subtle patterns

This goes hand-in-hand with rule No. 1 about using neutrals. Stripes, checks and Persian rug-style designs all fit the bill as long as you stick to tone-on-tone versions. Nothing loud, nothing that screams “look at me!” Remember: quiet luxury is about whispering, not shouting.

Make a statement with lighting

If all this cream and beige is making you snooze, you can always go a little more glam with lighting. Most designers will splurge in this area because beautiful fixtures are like jewelry for a room. Layer table lamps, floor lamps and overhead fixtures, and make sure to fit them with warmer-toned light bulbs.

Choose natural materials

Wood, leather and certain kinds of stone can add warmth and permanence to a space, especially if they’re in soothing colors. Look for pieces that highlight the uniqueness of the material, whether it’s showing the grain of the wood or the marbling of the stone.

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