Transform your home decor on a budget

There are many ways to transform your home on a budget, but you should try to make a distinction between false economy and a real saving.

When thinking about buying on a budget, it is worth spending whatever money you set aside on pieces that can easily adapt to being in one space or another.

Freshening up woodwork is an easy and inexpensive way of salvaging a tired-looking room, as it only requires paint. Bright colours that reflect light can lift the atmosphere.

Change the handles on your chest of drawers to upgrade them. It’s easy to smarten up your home by changing fixtures and fittings.

If you have dining-room chairs that are starting to look grubby, buy slipcase covers. Covers are cheap and easy to buy ready-made.

Try taking a more objective view of your room to help transform it. And decide whether all your pieces fit the desired space and their intended purpose.

Ask yourself whether any of your furniture is undersized or oversized for the space. Think about what might better suit the space, or even remove some of the larger pieces altogether.

When it comes to decorating, take extra care on how you spend your budget. . The idea is to achieve a sense of continuity between any focal piece and the rest of your design scheme.