Thursday, January 21, 2016

Paint Me A Picture Of Luxury Homes In Belize

By Donald Russell


Wide gardens, high ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and pristine marble - these words pretty much paint a picture of a beautiful mansion where a wealthy family rides horses in the backyard. That may be a bit over the top, but it's not far from what comes to mind when thinking of luxury homes in Belize. In real estate discussion nowadays, however, are those factors even realistic anymore?

Of course, there's the price to consider. Depending on who you're talking to and where you're looking, the cost to be considered luxurious differs. This is based on how big or small the place is - bigger homes tend to cost more, and smaller homes cost less (although this isn't always the case).

There are, of course, instances where these aspects are not reliable when looking to buy a house that gives off the image of luxury. It's possible that smaller houses have more monetary value than a house twice its size. This is simply because what's inside the house, or how the house is designed, that gives it value.

Still, everybody is keen on having a home that speaks of luxury - even if in truth, most of the furnishing can be afforded by the average wage-earner. Yes, it's completely possible to turn an average-looking home into one that replicates a five-star hotel. There's nothing better than coming home to a beautiful home that you can truly feel classy in.

First of all, make sure everything looks pristine. The color scheme doesn't need to be white for this, but dust and dirt is a definite no-no. Take some time to wipe down surfaces and keep the floors scratch-free. It may be tiring, but luxury and dirty will not work together if the goal is to have a million-dollar looking home.

Think marble. Of course, that doesn't come cheap, but it's not necessary to have all-marble flooring or countertops. Even having small decorative items highlighted with marble - a tabletop with marble linings, for example, could add a touch of luxe to any design.

In terms of decor, artwork is the way to go. Duck into the local thrift shop and see if any local artists are selling their work. Chances are, those will be much cheaper than the big frames done by more famed artists. Maybe artistic friends will even agree to do contractual work - for a friendly price, hopefully.

Another way to build a five-start home is to invest in a spa bathroom. This is more for the owner than the eyes of any guests, but it's still a worthwhile investment. With the full body jet showers spraying hot water from the sides and top of the bathroom, each shower is bound to be a luxurious one. Top it off scented candles and warm towels to dry off, and you've got a top-of-the-line bathroom.

At the end of the day, one doesn't necessarily need to be exceptionally wealthy to be luxurious in their own home. It's just important to know how to make it both look and actually be elegant without having to pay quadruple what is necessary. The simple things can have the same - sometimes even more beautiful - effect.




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