Luxury doesn't have to be reserved for special occasions.
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Buy flowers
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Nothing will brighten your space more than a bouquet of fresh flowers. If you regularly buy fresh flowers for your home, you’ll definitely feel luxurious. Even a small bouquet can add some luxury to your life.
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Spice up your morning drink
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Just because you make a morning drink for yourself at home doesn’t mean it has to be boring. Start your day luxuriously by spicing up your morning drink. Add cinnamon to your coffee or some honey to your tea for more flavor, depth, and luxury.
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Use your fancy dinnerware
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If you were given fancy dinnerware for a special occasion and only use the tools once in a while, you’re missing out on loads of luxury. Sure, you risk breaking or ruining your fancy wares by using them, but the reward of everyday luxury will be greater than the risk.
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Wear a signature scent
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Nothing says luxury like a signature scent. Find a scent that best suits you and stick to it. You’ll feel more luxurious, and everyone you interact with regularly will associate that scent with you.
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Adopt a house uniform
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Wearing a house uniform is another way to add luxury to your life. Right when you get home, change into something that’s comfortable but still good-looking, like a set of satin pajamas and a soft knit cardigan or some matching high-end sweats. You’ll feel at home while still feeling indulgent.
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Wear luxurious materials
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When you’re dressing to leave the house, make sure to wear luxurious materials, too. Opting for cotton, cashmere, silk, linen, and other nice fabrics will feel so much better on your body than polyester and other such materials. They’ll look better, too.
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Don your best jewelry
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Why reserve your best jewelry for special occasions? Unless it’s so opulent it’s obscene, there’s no reason not to wear your gorgeous jewelry on a daily basis. You deserve to feel lavish at all times, and wearing your beautiful baubles is one way to achieve that.
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Pop into a local shop
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Shopping feels luxurious, even if you’re not buying anything. Pop into a local shop to add some luxury to your day. You can go on a small spree or walk out of the store without making a purchase. Either way, you’ll feel more luxurious.
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Make yourself a cocktail
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Having an at-home cocktail instantly adds some luxury to your day. Break out your nice liquor and best glasses and drink-making tools, and skip no steps when making the drink. Mocktails are acceptable, too.
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Have a gourmet treat
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Life will feel more luxurious if you let yourself indulge when you have the chance. If you have a gourmet treat at home, eat it. What are you waiting for? You never know when you’re going to have another chance to spoil yourself.
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Hang floor-length curtains
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There are some actions you can take to ensure passive luxury, like hanging floor-length curtains. Floor-length curtains exude luxury, and once you hang them, you’ll have that luxurious feeling at home all the time.
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Buy art
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Buying art is another action you can take to have passive luxury every day. And it doesn’t have to be an expensive venture. Search on Etsy, on social media, or at local shops to find affordable art that you love and will brighten your space.
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Play instrumental music
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Having some instrumental music playing in the background of your home is a fabulous way to add luxury to your day. Instrumental music screams class, and the classier your space sounds, the classier it will feel.
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Light a candle
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Lighting a candle is about the simplest way to add luxury to your day. You can light one scented one to curate a specific scent in your home, or you can light a variety of unscented candles to set a mood. Either will feel very lavish.
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Use ornate pens
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If you have to use a writing utensil on a daily basis, use a fancy one. It’s a simple way to add more luxury to your day. It might feel like a silly thing to spend money on, but it will make you feel much fancier than a regular pen that you buy in a pack at the discount store.
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Go for a walk in a nice neighborhood
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If you don’t have any luxury at home, go find it. Take a walk in a nice neighborhood to feel a little more luxurious. You can fawn over the beautiful homes and imagine yourself living in one someday.
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Try a new recipe
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Breaking out of the monotony can add luxury to your day. Try a new recipe — even a simple one you’ve never tried before — to add some whimsy.
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Take a bubble bath
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Bubble baths are so luxurious, and there are loads of ways to make them even more extravagant. Light candles, turn down the overhead lights, have a glass of wine and a treat, and watch your favorite show while in the tub.
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Spend time on skincare
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Taking time for yourself is a luxury. Use your precious alone time to do something that’s good for you, like taking care of your skin. Go through all the steps of your skincare routine, and maybe add something extra — like applying a face mask or exfoliating your entire body — to feel even more luxurious.
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Use satin bed sheets
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Climbing into a bed made with satin sheets will ensure that you end and begin your day on a luxurious note. You’ll feel fabulous, and you’ll be aiding in better sleep and benefitting your hair and skin.
Acacia Deadrick is a South Dakota-based writer who has written for sites such as Nicki Swift, The List, and Glam. She loves music and all things pop culture, and she can be found watching TV, completing a crossword puzzle, or reading in her spare time.