Budget
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Splurge vs. Save: As a superfan, here's what I'm picking up in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
With the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale happening, we've pulled several splurge vs. save items so you can decide how much you want to spend on home decor.
By Melissa Epifano Last updated
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9 budget bedroom makeover ideas that instantly look expensive
These easy, budget bedroom ideas will totally transform your space through fresh colors, decor, and simple swaps
By Nishaa Sharma Last updated
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8 budget kitchen ideas to beautify your cozy cooking space for less
Team cheap upgrades with savvy spending to deliver both style and function in your social cooking space.
By Holly Phillips Published
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Decorating on a budget: 11 thrifty tips the Real Homes team swear by
There are so many cool ideas for decorating on a budget and these frugal tips will prove how you can style your home just how you want it, without going bankrupt
By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated
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26 house extensions – best house extension ideas for every budget
House extensions offer a cost-efficient and aesthetically pleasing alternative to moving house – be inspired by our roundup of ideas to get your project off the ground
By Michael Holmes Last updated
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Cheap sofa beds: 9 budget-friendly buys for happy guests
Hunting for a cheap sofa bed? We've got you covered, here’s our pick of the best
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Extending for under £50,000: 13 top tips for budgeting your home extension
Looking at extending for under £50,000? Making your house bigger needn’t cost the earth. Follow our tips on how to add a £50K extension, and take inspiration from these cost-effective projects
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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How to add value to your home – in 20 ways
If you're thinking about how to add value to your home, and perhaps add more space too, then we have solutions, advice and ideas for both. They're all cheaper than moving – so, check out our guide...
By Melanie Clear Last updated
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Budget garden ideas: 30 clever ways to improve a big or small plot for less
These budget garden ideas prove how you don't need much money to tap into nature and beautify your outdoor space. No matter how big or small your growing spot may be.
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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15 single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000
Looking for single storey rear extension ideas under £100,000? Find inspiration for your own home transformation with these beautiful spaces
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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The best cheap sofas: 5 budget buys for under £500
Browse our pick of the best cheap sofas, from two seaters to corner sofas, for a budget-savvy set-up
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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26 ways to reduce energy bills if insulation is out of the question
Want to reduce your energy bill? Follow these tried and tested tips
By Anna Cottrell Published
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Painting tiles: expert DIY advice on how to paint tiles easily
Discover how painting tiles can give your kitchen or bathroom space a clean new look – tile painting is easy, effective and affordable
By Hebe Hatton Last updated
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Home gym ideas on a budget – 13 affordable ways to get back into shape
These home gym ideas on a budget provide affordable inspiration that won't break the piggy bank
By Christina Chrysostomou Last updated
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How to upcycle furniture for a vintage look
Want to create a vintage-style piece of furniture from a junk shop find? Instagrammer and upcycler Sarah Parmenter shows you how with découpage and gold leaf
By Lucy Searle Last updated
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The best ways to spend money on your bedroom – 5 items to invest in and 5 you can save on
Want to know where to spend and where to save in a bedroom? We can help you out.
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Painted floorboards: an easy guide to getting that rustic look
You can make a big impact by simply painting floorboards – for just the cost of a little preparation and a pot or two of paint
By Lucy Searle Published
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5 ways to add colour to 5 spaces – room ideas that are speedy not spendy
Colour is mood-enhancing (it’s a fact), so as we slowly move towards autumn, why not embrace it? Below are five room ideas for five rooms and they’re cheap!
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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10 ways you could decrease your home's value
No one wants to do work that could decrease a home's value, but you'd be surprised at what might damage its value. Learn what not to do to avoid having to sell for less with our expert advice
By Anna Cottrell Last updated
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These Shein home decor bargains cost less than your takeaway coffee*
*Well, mostly. Anyways... the Shein home decor section is so insanely cheap, it would be rude not to click
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Get 50% off homewares at Cuckooland's spring sale
Luxury lifestyle emporium Cuckooland currently have a 50% off spring sale on, and there are some pretty good bargains to be had
By Annie Collyer Published
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Speaker lamps and speaker shelves: it's Ikea's stylish collaboration with audio experts Sonos
In a bid to make high-end audio more affordable, flat pack furniture giants Ikea have announced their plans to launch a range of stylish speakers
By Emily Shaw Published
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These are the 5 costly house repairs homeowners should save for
With the average household repair job costing £5,000, make sure you're clued up on what things cost so you can be financially prepared
By Ellen Finch Published
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Extending for under £100,000: 6 tips for getting it right
Extending for under £100,000? Find out how to stick to your budget and get the best home extension with these top five tips from industry experts
By Lucy Searle Published
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How to update 5 rooms of your home for under $100
Whether you live in a rental or just don't want to spend too much on making your home look fabulous, here are five ways to update the five most used rooms on a budget
By Lindsey Davis Published
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Refurbished home technology is cheaper than buying new – but do your homework first to ensure you don't bag a dud
You can definitely bag a bargain when buying refurbed tech, but do your research first...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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How to knit a chunky blanket in three hours
Learn how to knit a bang on trend chunky knit blanket with these 10 simple steps...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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The dos and don'ts of the Boxing Day and January sales: how to shop like a pro
Here’s how to bag to best Boxing Day and January sales bargains (and still keep your dignity). Yes, it's possible.
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Real garden: a city garden gets a makeover
Will Seaman and John Kiernan extended their home, and redesigned the garden space, to indulge their love of entertaining
By Barbera Egan Published