5 Designer Tools That Make Any Room Look Instantly More Expensive 💎🏡

If you’ve ever walked into a professionally designed home and thought, “Why does this feel so luxurious?” — you’re not alone. The secret isn’t always expensive furniture — it’s how the room is styled. Professional interior designers have a set of go-to tools that instantly elevate a space, making it look polished, cohesive, and high-end without breaking the bank.

Here are five insider tools you can start using today to give your home that designer touch.

1. Laser Distance Measurer 📏✨

Forget the old metal tape measure — professionals use laser measurers for quick, precise dimensions.
Why it matters:

• Ensures furniture fits perfectly (no more sofa that’s “almost” right).

• Helps create a balanced layout without guesswork.

• Speeds up the design process.

💡 Pro Tip: Before buying anything from our Furniture Collection, measure twice and visualize it in your space to avoid costly returns.

2. Museum Putty & Styling Adhesives 🏺🔒

This one’s a stylist’s secret weapon. Museum putty is an invisible adhesive that keeps decorative objects in place — perfect for vases, trays, and art pieces.

Why designers love it:

• Prevents items from shifting during cleaning.

• Keeps fragile items safe in busy households.

• Allows perfect accessory placement for that “photo-ready” look.

3. Light Temperature Meters 💡🌅

Designers know that lighting can make or break a room’s atmosphere. Light temperature meters help measure the warmth or coolness of light in a space.

Why it works:

• Ensures all bulbs in a room have the same tone for a cohesive feel.

• Helps create the right mood (warm lighting for cozy rooms, cool lighting for workspaces).

• Eliminates the mix-and-match lighting mistake that instantly cheapens a space.

💡 Try this: Swap mismatched bulbs with ones from our Lighting Collection for an instant upgrade.

4. Professional-Grade Fabric Steamers 🛋️💨

Wrinkled curtains, rumpled cushions, and creased throws? A big no in high-end interiors. That’s why designers always keep a fabric steamer nearby.

Benefits:

• Smooths fabrics instantly without washing.

• Keeps upholstery, curtains, and bedding looking fresh.

• Adds that “just-installed” look even months later.

5. Floor Planning Apps 📐🏠

Before buying a single piece, pros use apps like RoomSketcher or Planner 5D to map out every detail.

Why it’s a game-changer:

• Prevents buying oversized or undersized furniture.

• Helps visualize color palettes and textures together.

• Saves money by avoiding impulse buys that don’t work in your layout.

💡 Bonus Tip: Load images from SkandiShop’s Collections into your floor plan to see exactly how they’ll look in your home.

Final Thoughts 🖤

A luxurious-looking home is less about how much you spend and more about the tools and techniques you use. By incorporating these 5 designer-approved tools, you can instantly elevate your interiors — making them look more polished, more cohesive, and effortlessly expensive.

✨ Your Next Step: Explore the SkandiShop Design Collections and start styling your dream home like a pro today.