Since a luxurious lifestyle is subjective, it’s within reach even if you’re not a billionaire. Often, it’s not about how much money you spend but how you feel, where you are, and the people you surround yourself with. In some cases, it’s about how you spend your time.
Follow these tips to live the good life on your terms.
Live in a Luxury Apartment
The simplest way to start living a luxurious lifestyle is to move into a luxury apartment. This will elevate your lifestyle in so many ways. First, you’ll sit in a high-end space with top-of-the-line architecture, views, and furnishings you’ll love.
Though more than just an apartment, these high-end buildings offer the ultimate convenience with access to amenities like a fitness center, pool, courtyard, and more. Plus, you’ll be part of a community with wealthy neighbours.
And in many cases, luxury is all about who you surround yourself with. The more wealthy neighbours you mingle with, the greater your connections with the rich and famous – enabling you to step up in the world through the people you know.
You need to live somewhere, so you might as well spend more than you have to live in a luxury building. Renting the lowest-priced unit or going in with a roommate can make this step a reality.
Be a Minimalist
You might think a luxurious lifestyle means having more and more of everything. But in reality, more stuff doesn’t usually equate to luxury. Being a minimalist, incredibly thoughtful, and careful when spending money can help you surround yourself with high-quality things that last.
Instead of having a shopping spree at a fast fashion store, go to a high-end store and buy one timeless piece. Make this switch often enough, and you’ll find yourself with a small wardrobe of high-quality name-brand pieces that will last a lifetime instead of low-quality junk you’ll be throwing out and replacing every season.
The same can be said with furnishings, decor, and even food. For example, instead of going out to eat five times a week and spending money on fast food, save your money to go to a five-star restaurant for a luxurious meal once a month.
Instead of buying five pieces of wall art from your local superstore, save your money until you can buy a real piece by a real artist you’ll cherish and be proud to show off.
Spend Money on Experiences You Love
Because luxury is subjective, spending money on things you love is important- not what you think others care about. If you don’t like sporting events or concerts, don’t buy tickets to impress others.
If you don’t enjoy gambling, don’t drop thousands at a casino so others can have a good time. You won’t feel like you’re living a life of luxury unless you’re spending on experiences that are a luxury to you.
If you love travelling, that’s where you should spend your money. If you love the spa, save money for spa weekends and getaways. These experiences will make you feel like you’re living life in style – because you value them.
Ultimately, the key is determining what luxury means to you and focusing only on that.
Invest in Convenience
Why do we feel like the rich and famous live the good life? Because time is precious, these people don’t have to waste their time on thankless tasks like cleaning.
In many cases, living in luxury means doing what you want with your time. And to do that, you can start by outsourcing tasks you hate doing in your life. Spend the extra money you have on a meal service if you hate cooking, on a weekly cleaner or dry cleaning.
Eliminating these unenjoyable tasks from your life is well worth the price for its convenience.
Travel the World
Routine can be comforting, but it can also suck the life out of you if you’re not careful. Many people look forward to their next vacation, and there’s something to that feeling.
Travelling is exciting and filled with endless explorations and possibilities. It’s a way to feel like you’re living a luxurious lifestyle – a glass of wine on the plane, a massage at a resort, a day relaxing at the beach.
Make it your mission to travel more. You can start with small weekend trips close to home or save money every week to take more big international vacations. Look into ways to travel on a budget – take advantage of cheap last-minute flights or buy discounted vacation packages on Black Friday and during other special promotions.
