Recently, the aesthetic appeal of stealth wealth or quiet luxury has seen a resurgence beyond fashion, trickling over into the world of interior design.

According to this interview with NYU’s Thomai Serdari, the trend’s lasting power comes from the new mindset of sustainable quality and glamour over mass consumption and fleeting loudness. Because of this, it’s actually relatively easy to integrate this style into your existing interiors. Since the living room is one of the most used spaces in the home, this is the best place to start so you and your guests can enjoy the timeless appeal of luxury.

If you’re looking to elevate your living room, here are a few simple ways you can add a touch of luxury that will last.

Invest in a statement couch

The couch is the centerpiece of your living room being that it can add form, function, and fashion to the room. Famed interior designer Jonathan Adler has said that style comes down to impeccable craftsmanship and memorable glamour regardless of what trends rise to the surface. This is evident in the L shaped couches here on Living Spaces, where artistry is at the forefront along with durability. Whether you prefer the lush charcoal gray fabric of the Bonaterra or the resilient honey-toned leather of the modular Burton, these are clearly crafted with materials that value quality, taste, and longevity over excess.

Without being too loud, an L shaped couch also becomes the focal point for its impressive size and modular aspect. Made with sectionals that can be rearranged to suit your space, this couch will always bring easy class to suit your home and needs. For the new age of opulence, understated goes a long way in tying together your living room and capturing the attention of any keen-eyed guest.

Add art pieces

Integrate some culture into your living room by installing a curated selection of art pieces that resonate with your own creative spirit. Contemporary art lends itself well to the timeless aesthetic of luxury, with modern artists playing around with various textiles, mediums, and immersive techniques to elevate the space they take. You don’t even have to avoid modern cultural references strictly. As seen in the popular art collections by KAWS, you can have compelling and recognizable pieces that toe the line between fine art and pop culture.

Recurring motifs and characters can work well as long as you employ good placement within your living room. Simply having art around your space can complement the tone you’re trying to set, especially if you choose a good artist who can get a conversation started.

Play with lighting

Lighting is a powerful tool when upgrading your living room. With the right hue, brightness, and positioning, you can create a very specific ambiance and even guide the eye of any guest to your preferred sections. On top of the light produced, you can also play around with the form of the fixtures you use to add some visual texture. If you look at these designs used by the Nytillverkad collection from IKEA, you can get creative without taking away from the lush elegance of your space. The HAVSJADER pendant light reimagines the 1979 CIRKEL design from popular designer Bent Gantzel-Boysen to create a circular orb fixture that you can expand or flatten to manipulate the stream of light, perfect for accent lighting.

Don’t be afraid to light in layers, as having different levels and shadows immediately makes your living room more comfortable, welcoming, and expensive-looking. In many cases, the right lighting can even elevate a space and make it look better curated and constructed than it actually may be. This is a key essence in effortless luxury since you want to achieve more with less.

Experiment with window treatments

If your living room has windows, the right treatments can completely change the vibe. Not only is this meant to control the natural light within the space, but also to establish the style you’re going for. Whether you want to fully block out the outside world or provide a sheer layer guests can peer out from, it all comes down to customization. Dual shading, like those from West Elm, can easily give you both options, with custom blinds allowing you to perfectly match the size of your windows and the color palette you like.

Personalized treatments also give you the freedom to experiment with specificity. You can see exactly how it feels with either honeycomb shades, classic Roman shades, or more modern paneling.