RENOVATING can be a fun activity and a great way to have a positive impact on our homes.

To help find ways to spruce up your living space, discount code and charity fundraising website Savoo asked three home design experts for ideas on how you can do more for less.

“Most of us have spent a significant amount of time in our homes in recent months and so it's understandable that we're itching to make some changes to the decor.

But you don't have to spend a significant amount of money to make a big impact.” - Sophie Attwood, owner at Husoe Home.

Reuse anything you can

“Old materials like pieces of carpet, and tiles should be kept and not thrown out as with a little touch of creativity they can be put to use.” - Paul Gibbens, housebuyers4u.co.uk.

Sophie said: “Sometimes, simply painting an unfashionable piece of wooden furniture in a contemporary colour can have a significant impact on a room's decor.

“Dining chairs are relatively easy to reupholster too. Lift out the fabric seat pad and recover it with a new fabric that's cut slightly larger than the pad itself. Stretch it across and then staple it underneath.”

Combine high quality and standard products

Sophie said: “When budgeting, you can't always payout for the high-end products. Instead, pick and choose.

"If you like some high-end cupboards for your kitchen, pair them with some standard worktops to help keep you in budget.”

Shop around

Take your time and don’t buy the first item you find – by exploring a few sellers you might find the same product for a much more affordable price.

In some cases, you might find that sellers offer a price match promise – offering to lower the price to match or even beat their competitors, which can help save a few extra pounds, especially if they have a better deal on delivery.

Lighting

Just by taking notice of your lighting and how it affects different rooms in your house, you can start making adjustments to your home layout to take advantage of the natural environment. You can renovate and enhance your living space without spending a penny.

Upgrade affordable items

You don’t have to splash out for expensive materials or settle for affordable ones – by making some small modifications to items within your budget, you’re able to add personality without adding cost.

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Furniture

Whether or not you’re a big believer in feng shui, you can use the positioning of furniture to highlight areas of your rooms that you want to stand out; consider moving your seating around to make the best use of your space.

Not only will this make better use of your space, but it will give your living area a new lease of life without you even buying anything.

Use colour over expensive materials

Home changes don’t need to be about buying more large scale items or completely reworking a room – with a bit of paint and a couple of colourful elements you can make a big change and keep within your budget.

Reduce clutter

If it seems to you like the space feels too cluttered, stop for a few minutes and try to analyse why it makes you feel this way.

Maybe you have too many elements with details, too much information sitting in one room, making it hard for your brain to read everything.

You can actually renovate simply by getting rid of items that don’t contribute to your home – saving on your budget rather than trying to find new items to fit your style.

Use natural pieces

“When it comes to the bathroom, a bamboo blind and beautiful glass or wicker vases and containers can give an instant spa-like feel.” - Sophie Attwood. 

You can achieve a more “natural”, relaxing look with a few design pieces and some simple uncovered resources – and because they’re using straightforward materials they don’t have to be from top-end catalogues.

Good quality can save money

Keeping within budget isn’t just about short-term savings.

You can make the most of your money in the long-term by thinking ahead about what materials and items are likely to last longer, and investing in quality goods where it means you won’t have to buy new ones any time soon.

Shop smart

The tips above show that you don’t have to break the bank to make your home more stylish, more attractive, and more personal.

By making sure to use a little bit of ingenuity and pick items and colours that work together, you don’t have to spend on expensive remodelling, new furniture, or high-end materials.