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The video provides practical, visually appealing, and budget-friendly home improvement tips that are easily replicable by viewers. The use of "before and after" implied by the paint color change and the demonstration of the outlet lights creates a satisfying transformation narrative.

Summary

The creator shares two home upgrade tips to make a small space feel larger and more expensive. First, they explain how to hang curtains using pleats to create a luxurious, hotel-like appearance. Second, they introduce outlet ambient lights that add a warm glow and enhance the room's aesthetic.

Structure

1Introduction to making a small home feel more expensive
2Using curtains to create an illusion of space
3Demonstrating how to properly pleat and hang curtains
4Introducing outlet ambient lights as a small but impactful upgrade

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Recent home upgrades 🏠 - #Home #renovation #interiordesign #DIY #ikea

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IKEA: sells home furnishings and decor. It appears as a place where the creator bought curtains. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. Amazon: an online marketplace. It appears as a place where the creator bought curtain pleats. Removing it would not change what happens in the video. SnapPower 2 Pack GuideLight [for Standard Decor, Not GFCI outlets] - Night Light - Electrical Outlet Wall Plate with LED: an electrical outlet cover with a built-in night light. It is shown and its function is described. Removing it would change what happens in the video. BEHR: a brand of paint. It appears as the brand of paint used in the room. Removing it would not change what happens in the video.

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five my home way way more expensive. even though I live in a really small space, I wanted to create that illusion that my home is bigger and the walls are taller And one way to do that is with curtains. get these linen and taupe color ones from IKEA But the real secret is using these pleats. If you've ever wondered why five star hotels have this perfect curtain look This is how you do it so you take these pleats you could get from Amazon or Ikea. And on the first hook you put it one ring next to the thread, Then on the right side, you put it two holes next to the thread. For the second hook, eight holes over to put the left side in, and then you count three holes right of the thread for the second for the second side, then you keep repeating that (8 holes over from the previous hook, then 3 right of the main thread) with the after that, depending on what rail system you use, you just hook it onto it and it will create this beautiful five star hotel look Another small upgrade that I found on Amazon that makes a huge difference. Are these outlet ambient lights. It's a super easy install. You just take off the cover of your outlets and then place the new one recommend going for a warmer and amber of a premium feel. And this looks great in hallways or even if a staircase if you have one that I've been working on for the last month or so, one huge difference I made to make this room look way more expensive was changing the paint make a whole series But before it was an ugly green and black color we decided to use the same colors we used in the living room to create this room. Even though this room is about 80ft this room feels so much bigger just with all the light coming in

Transcript

five my home way way more expensive. even though I live in a really small space, I wanted to create that illusion that my home is bigger and the walls are taller. And one way to do that is with curtains. I get these linen and taupe color ones from IKEA. But the real secret is using these pleats. If you've ever wondered why five star hotels have this perfect curtain look, this is how you do it. So you take these pleats, you could get from Amazon or Ikea. And on the first hook, you put it one ring next to the thread. Then on the right side, you put it two holes next to the thread. For the second hook, eight holes over to put the left side in, and then you count three holes right of the thread for the second side. Then you keep repeating that (8 holes over from the previous hook, then 3 right of the main thread). With the after that, depending on what rail system you use, you just hook it onto it and it will create this beautiful five star hotel look. Another small upgrade that I found on Amazon that makes a huge difference. Are these outlet ambient lights. It's a super easy install. You just take off the cover of your outlets and then place the new one. I'd recommend going for a warmer and amber of a premium feel. And this looks great in hallways or even if a staircase if you have one. that I've been working on for the last month or so, one huge difference I made to make this room look way more expensive was changing the paint. I'll make a whole series. But before it was an ugly green and black color, we decided to use the same colors we used in the living room to create this room. Even though this room is about 80ft this room feels so much bigger just with all the light coming in.