The High-Low Edit: Making Your Home Look "Haute" on a "Hot" Budget
- AD90 Studio
- Oct 3
- 1 min read
You don't need a designer or an unlimited budget to achieve a sophisticated, expensive-looking home. The secret to the HotHaute look lies in the edit—mixing affordable essentials with a few strategic splurges that maximize visual impact. We call this the "High-Low Edit."
Where to Splurge (The "Haute" Investment)
Invest your money in large pieces that anchor a room, where quality and structure matter most.
Seating: A well-built piece of Lounge Furniture like the Luxe Velvet Statement Sofa or a structured armchair provides a quality, long-lasting foundation.
Focal Surfaces: Pieces with mixed materials—like the Soho Console with its faux marble and wood shelving—instantly elevate the room's perceived value.
Where to Save (The "Hot" Accents)
Achieve a high-end feel by choosing highly styled, affordable accessories that are easy to swap out as trends change. This is the fastest way to get your home looking Hot right now.
Wall Statements: Instead of expensive, original artwork, opt for stylish, large-format prints and decorative clocks. The geometric shape and marble texture of the Marble Geo Wall Clock delivers the artistic impact of a painting for a fraction of the cost.
Shelf Styling: Focus on texture and metallic pops. Group affordable, yet chic, items like the Gilded Geo Mug (perfect for holding desk pens) and the Brushstroke Duo Vases. These pieces use trending colors and gold accents, proving small, affordable details make the biggest difference.
Display: Turn a basic wall into a feature using flexible display units. The Hexa-Chic Display Shelf adds instant, modern architecture, turning your collection of small, affordable accents into a high-style vignette.


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