What is glamorous interior design style? Glamorous, or glam, style is all about creating a luxurious and chic appearance. There are several defining elements of the glam style. Learn more about what defines this iconic style and how you can infuse a little—or a lot—of glitz and glam into your home through furniture, accent pieces and decor.

Start with a neutral backdrop

Glam design is not just throwing bright and shining elements throughout your space. It’s more refined, and often starts with a neutral background. Consider setting the tone with neutral walls in your favorite shades, like white, cream or grey. Black accents add nice contrast and just a little bit of drama to your space.

When it comes to the color palette, you can go a couple of different directions with accent colors. Pale pinks, or cool colors such as blue and green, can create an airy and sophisticated look; while saturated jewel colors are often associated with rich spaces.

All that glitters is gold!

Okay, maybe not. But gold is having a bit of a resurgence in the world of home design; and it works well with trending styles like glam and art deco. Consider adding gold touches to your space through accent pieces. An accent table with gold legs, a lamp with a gold base, accent furniture with gold fixtures, and little metallic sculptures or other tabletop pieces can add a sophisticated shine to your room, and make a beautiful finishing touch to your design.

There are many other ways to add a little glimmer to your space. Silver and chrome accent pieces are a worthy alternative to gold. And prior to some previously held notions, you can mix metals in a room.. Glass and mirrors catch the light, and add to the luxurious feel of a space, and they can even make a smaller room appear more spacious.

Your glamorous design should be lit up with plenty of lamps, so you can appreciate all the fine details. Don’t forget the glamorous showstopper: a sparkling chandelier can serve as a beautiful centerpiece for any space—an entryway, living room, dining room, or even a master suite.

Lush and plush textures

While a little shimmer is essential in glam design, it should be paired with a variety of rich textures to create depth and interest in your space. Some favorite textures that scream luxury, include:

• Velvet – consider bringing this soft fabric into your room through a statement sofa or make a smaller statement with soft velvet accent pillows.
• Lace – a little lace can go a long way, but we’re not talking about Grandma’s doilies. Consider a new take on an old classic with carved lace furniture.
• Fur (faux, of course!) – The inviting texture of faux fur is perfect for a glam room. Choose from accent furniture, faux fur throw pillows and/or blankets, and any other fur decor pieces you can get your hands on and sink your fingers into.

Elegant details

When choosing your furniture, look for sophisticated design elements that will set the piece apart and elevate the overall look of your room. A sofa may feature a soft, curvaceous shape, button tufting or channeling, and attractive rolled arms. Consider an accent chair with similar styling, or elegant elements such as metallic legs or shiny nailhead trim.

Well-dressed bedrooms

A glamorous bedroom can be refined and still promote rest and relaxation. The bed is the focal point of the bedroom, and it’s a great piece to consider upgrading with a little extra pizazz. Like with living room furniture, an upholstered bed with a beautiful headboard and refined details can set the tone for an elegant bedroom. Soft, crisp and white sheets and comforters can give the appearance of an upscale hotel; while some accent pillows and a throw blanket add a little personality to your space. Don’t forget wall art. While there’s no one style that’s exclusive to glam design, an image with a hint of gold or other metallic touches can add an elevated look to your space.

Set a glimmering table

Create an inviting atmosphere of glamor for sparkling evenings and radiant days of entertaining with a show-stopping dining table. Mixed media tables featuring a combination of wood, metal and glass can look smart; and you may even choose a table with crystallized accenting to give your guests something to talk about.

Glamour from the ground up

Floors have a huge impact on the overall appearance of your space, and you can create a luscious look in your room by choosing plush carpeting in a neutral shade, with lots of texture and maybe even a little glimmer. If you have hard floors, consider adding a new area rug for additional texture, pattern and color in your room.

From statement furniture to little elegant touches, you can create a glam home that is sure to impress your guests with elegant style and delightful taste.