5. Serving platter

If you want to impress your guests with a nice tray with cheese and fruit, you’re in luck! You can find a great serving platter that’s high-quality and affordable at the same time and looks a lot more pricey than it actually is.

The brand Better Homes & Gardens offers a gorgeous marble serving platter for no more than roughly $14, and trust us, all of your guests will be impressed and will think that you spent a ton of money on it. The secret to making things look pricier than they actually are is to invest in high-quality pieces that don’t break the bank but that imitate the look and texture of something precious, such as marble.