The Glamour Edit

Are you a lover of all things luxurious? Do you adore the way gold, silver, and chrome shine? Then maybe it’s about time you gave your home the glamour treatment. If you like the sound of living in luxury, then read on for our guide on creating a glamorous home.

What is glam style?

While a glam home may at first glance seem to be extravagant, or even over-the-top, it’s easy to misinterpret this beautiful interior style. Glam isn’t about opulence, rather the careful ornamentation of a more traditional look to create a luxuriously modern interior. In fact, glamorous homes don’t feature bright colour schemes; you won’t find lively red or green walls here. Instead, the focus is on calm, neutral hues like cream, black, or a relaxing blue. Once you’ve established your neutral base, it’s then a matter of bringing in your glam flairs. Gold and silver details add pizazz, elevating the traditional colour palette but keeping it elegant. You’ll also want to bring in some patterns, but again, keep it refined; smart geometric shapes or some animal prints work well here, but don’t go overboard. A little touch here and there goes a long way. There are a few variations to the core glam style that you can explore. If you love the mid-century look but long for something with a bit more oomph, then mid-century modern glam will be right up your street. It combines glamour materials with classic retro design – think gold-finished tapered legs and flared backs galore. Do you live near the coast, but you’re not a fan of the more casual seaside style that pervades coastal towns? Coastal glam décor is for you. Starting with a blue and white palette, bring in plenty of silver and metallic finishes, along with heaps of mirrored surfaces to really bounce the light around. How about living in the golden age of Hollywood? While we can’t promise you A-lister looks, we can make your home fit for the kings and queens of the silver screen. With Hollywood glam, your colour scheme may start to veer away from the neutral into a more regal palette, with some purple, red, and turquoise entering the fray. Gold and brass accents complement these colours beautifully, and plush, luxurious furniture ties it all together.

Glam bedroom ideas

There are many ways you can make your bedroom more glamorous. We’ve picked a few of our favourites to share with you, so you can bring a touch of luxury to your own space. Let’s start with fabric; nothing says glamour quite like velvet, so try to incorporate it where you can. Choosing a velvet headboard or accent chair will go a long way to adding that pizazz to your bedroom. You’ll also want to go for a luxurious bed for your glamorous bedroom. A quality, luxury bed piled high with tactile fabrics and soft pillows will really emphasise that high-end retreat vibe you’re after. Make sure you dress it with complementary colours that fit the palette, too. This is a great place to add in some patterns as well, especially bold geometric shapes. Tie it all together with some glam finishing touches; use an ornate ceiling light as a focal point, whether it’s a contemporary design or a classic chandelier. Picking something that contrasts with the rest of the décor can make a statement. Then layer with the rest of your lighting to highlight key points, like a particularly glam ornament. Bring in plenty of gold or silver touches; these can be anything from clocks to wall art. A dramatic wallpaper or picture with metallic shades in it can lift your glam bedroom to the next level.

Glam living room ideas

Want to bring the glam look to your living room? Our number one tip would be to use your colour scheme as the foundation. Pick a base colour that you can build on top of with the rest of your décor. For example, choosing white walls leaves you with a lot of scope to bring in other colours and interesting touches, like vibrant cushions or a patterned chair. This isn’t to say you can’t use other colours as your base, but you will have to be slightly more conscious when fleshing out the rest of your palette. Just like in the bedroom, have some fun with your lighting. If you’ve ever thought about having a chandelier in your living room but worried it might be too much, now’s the time to throw your worries out the window. Statement lights give the room an instant focal point, and with the right light you can really boost the glam factor with relatively little work. No glam living room would be complete without a suitable sofa, and our recommendation would be a luxury corner sofa. A quality corner sofa made from high-end materials is a great investment piece, and a huge opportunity to ramp up the glam in your home. Textured fabrics like velvet and rich jewel tones make a statement, but as always, make sure it ties into the rest of your décor. Perhaps the most fun part is building a collection of glam accents for your living room. These small details make a big difference to the final look. It’s also an opportunity to show your personality, so don’t be afraid to inject a little bit of you into the décor – just make sure it fits nicely into the glamorous nature. Look for golds, silvers, and other metallic tones to counterbalance the brighter colours in your palette. You can take the principles of glamour and apply them to any room in your home, so don’t feel confined to your bedroom or living room. It’s easy to add some luxury to your bathroom or kitchen by choosing the right palette and adding glam accessories like wall art, metallic clocks, and mirrors.