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Tips For Renovating Your Home On a Budget\r\n

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Ideas on how to make stylish updates to your home on a budget\r\nSay home renovation, and many people think – too expensive. But transforming your home doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. \r\n\r\nCost is always the biggest obstacle when it comes to renovating a home, which is why spending time going through your finances to document how and where you will spend your money is so vital. But what if you could save some money and still get great results?\r\n\r\nIf you are looking for the best ways to renovate on a budget, here is a guide to ensure your old home doesn’t become a money pit.\r\n\r\nStart by stripping out all the old carpets, curtains and as much junk and rubbish as possible. Remove any outdated or damaged fitted furniture. Repair the walls to prepare for painting, stripping old wallpaper and sanding and filling to get a smooth finish.\r\n\r\nBe prepared to pounce on the best bargains and deals as and when they arise by organising storage space that gives you the option to store the things you will buy. Buying a bargain when you see it can result in huge savings.\r\n

Kitchen\r\nGiving your old kitchen units a new look can be easily achieved without tearing it all out and for a fraction of the cost of a new kitchen.\r\n\r\nAdd new countertops. If your kitchen cabinets are in decent shape, you can indulge in new countertops and upgrade one of the most complex working surfaces in your home. The smaller the square footage you have to cover, the lower your cost.\r\n\r\nChange the backsplash. Adding a punch of pattern or colour is a great way to freshen up a kitchen and add visual interest. With options for tile, stone, glass, ceramic, and beaded board, there are so many opportunities to find a material that’s right for your budget. \r\n\r\nAdd an island. Stand-alone tables or cabinets can be a cost-friendly feature for an island-less kitchen. The more extras you add (for example, a cabinet with drawers), the more it will cost, so if a super-low budget is your goal, start with a simple table. \r\n\r\nPaint, wallpaper, peel-and-stick wood products are great options to give a new face to your cabinets. Removing doors on some upper cabinets offers you easy-to-access open storage without having to add new shelving. Look for ways to refresh your home that fit your budget and how you use the space daily.\r\n

Living Room\r\nUpdate flooring and change windows treatments. New fabric, new shades, or a combination of the two can give a pretty facelift to a living room. To save a little extra money, aim to reuse the existing curtain rods and rings.\r\n\r\nYou can never have too much storage space, so make the most of every inch with bespoke shelving. The perfect way to utilise every nook and cranny for storage is clever designs for alcoves to tricky corners to make the most of awkward recesses.\r\n\r\nUpdate a vintage sofa or sofa bed with a funky new fabric covering. Or give a sentimental furniture piece a new lease of life with neat new upholstery.\r\n

Bathroom\r\nWith the bathroom updates, you don’t always need the ceiling to floor tiles. Instead, consider using waterproof paint on walls other than the shower side.\r\n\r\nYou can add both style and storage to your bathroom with a medicine cabinet. Replace a plain wall-mount mirror to gain storage and a new look. \r\n\r\nYou can add pattern and colour with wallpaper in a snap, and it’s totally fine to limit it to one stand-out wall. But if you’re not ready to tackle proper wallpapering quite yet, try the peel and stick kind.\r\n\r\nOpen shelves and bathroom cabinets can get a modern-day wake-up. Pick different styles from the same family or mix and match different finishes for a more eclectic look.\r\n\r\n \r\n

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Bedroom\r\nAdd interest to the wall or ceiling. Even if you don’t have a stash of power tools, you can easily add wainscoting or trim to dull bedroom walls or ceilings. A guaranteed way to update your bedroom is to add a headboard, whether it’s small and stately or oversize and dramatic. \r\n\r\nHaving an en suite to the master bedroom is a must-have for many – it improves privacy and solves the ‘morning queue for the bathroom scenario’ in larger households. Providing the layout is carefully thought through, an en suite shower room need not be very large\r\n\r\nYou can get the space by subdividing one end of a large bedroom using a timber or metal framed stud wall.  An old airing cupboard or storage area may be large enough to form a small shower room. \r\n

Dining room\r\nA few hundred pounds and a little bit of electrical DIY can give your ceiling space (and your room) a game-changing focal point. Choose several pendants instead of the traditional chandelier for a more contemporary approach.\r\n\r\nAdd pops of colour with paint or wallpaper. You can even swap out the door inserts for glass or apply coloured film to existing glass. These little touches can go a long way to making a room feel renewed.\r\n

Curb Appeal\r\nA fresh coat of paint can work wonders for transforming the front door. Not only does it revive the door, but it also adds a new look to the whole exterior of your home. If your front door has had its day, invest in a new one to make a great first impression or install a smart new knocker or handle. You can even design your own.\r\n\r\nPotted plants can make your entryway and porch appealing. Not to mention they are affordable. If you want to invest a little bit more, add some young shrubs on your lawn or choose flowering plants to make your home noticeable. \r\n\r\nConcrete pavers can be a great addition to your lawn, but you may be on the fence about upgrading to stone tiles because of the cost. There are surprisingly affordable slate tile options that you can install to cover up the concrete.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nIt’s the DIY and decorating project that can transform any room in an instant. A fresh coat of paint can give a bedroom, hallway or living room idea a whole new decorating scheme. Whether you choose to add colour or refresh in white, painted floorboards are transformative yet highly affordable. These are just some of the ways you can renovate your house on a budget. Hopefully, you can get pick some ideas of what to do for your next home renovation project. Always have a clear plan in mind, especially if you have a limited budget
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