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When you think of luxury, what comes to mind? Perhaps it’s a designer handbag, a beautiful resort for a vacation, or maybe it’s a brand new car that’s top of the range? It’s true that these kinds of things can definitely feel luxurious, but true luxury is about a lot more than just how much something costs and how important it looks – it’s about the little things. With that in mind, let’s take a look at what those little things might be and how they can give you a luxurious life, whatever your budget is. Read on to find out more.

Thoughtful Design

When you start to look around, you’ll often find that luxury is hidden in the way something is made and in how it’s designed, and if that design is thoughtful, it’s going to make whatever it is look good but also feel good, and that’s vital when it comes to luxury. Think of something as simple as a lovely-looking armchair; yes, it’s a stylish thing, but the real luxury comes in how your body feels in it, and how the chair is made to make you feel comfortable and relaxed. Care went into the design and thought went into the materials and padding, and that’s what makes it really luxurious. 

The same can be said for self-care and beauty; take tape hair extensions, for example. These aren’t just about giving you more volume or length to whatever hair you already have; they’ve been designed to really blend in so no one ever knows you’re wearing them, and your hair can look fantastic without too much effort – that’s got to come under the heading of luxury! 

Materials Are Important 

What really makes something seem (and actually be in most cases) luxurious is the material it’s made from, and you can always tell the difference between something that’s cheap and something that’s a bit more special – sometimes you can do it just by looking, and other times it’s about touch and feel. There’s just something different about genuine leather, for example, or a flawless diamond, or perhaps a high-thread-count bed sheet, and so on – if you really want luxury, finding the right materials counts for a lot. 

But of course, luxury isn’t just about the material things – it’s about experiences too, and the same thing about materials can also be brought into play. Think about the last time you stayed at a nice hotel, for example – the feel of the bedding, the robe, the carpet, the soap in the bathroom, and so on will all have helped to make the place feel so much more special than usual. 

Personalisation Makes A Difference 

Another way to spot something that’s truly luxurious is if it’s personalized – something that’s tailored just for you is so much more exciting and inviting than something that’s more general (even if it’s actually the same thing in the end!). You could choose monogrammed towels, for example, or custom-made clothes, and so much more – the point is that even the smallest bit of personalization can upgrade something into being luxurious. 

And if you prefer experiences to things, you can still have personalization – you could have a special skincare routine, or a bespoke perfume, or specific hair treatments, and so much more. That’s really luxurious and really special.