Redecorating During The Cost of Living Crisis - How to Decorate on a Budget

For many UK households, making home changes and improvements is becoming increasingly difficult as the cost of living crisis intensifies. However, we have found a few ways to help you with renovating your home without spending thousands.

1. Re-use and refurbish

There may be a great deal of pleasure in buying something new, however by re-using and refurbishing things already in your possession, you can save an awful lot of money. Of course, for items and furniture that you bought cheaply it is unlikely that they will last long enough and may well need replacing. However, anything that you have bought or been given that will stand the test of time can be modified and changed to suit the new look you are going for in your renovation. This could be a find from an antique market or something old that you inherited. By repainting wooden furniture or furnishings, you can bring an entirely new look to the piece and add some personality to your interior décor.

2. Vintage and second-hand pieces

Interior design has seen a welcome return of vintage decade in recent years, making it a fantastic way to change up your décor when redecorating. Finding hidden gems in markets and antique shops is far more common than many are aware and can also be surprisingly cheap. Anything like vintage lamps, ornaments and artwork can all be found at reasonable prices and will be completely unique, unlike anything from expensive high street shops. Through this, you can redecorate in a way that brings character to your space while also saving money.

3. Choose good value brands

Furniture is one of the biggest costs for most people when redecorating. There is a constant dilemma with wanting to save money without compromising quality. That’s why finding good deals on high quality furniture is one of the most important things you need to do when redecorating. Many brands sell very similar products, however some charge far higher. A perfect example of this is our Jumbo Cord Corner Sofa, which is currently on sale at £398. Compare this to a similar model at Dunelm, which will cost you £799. Finding deals like this will allow you to redecorate exactly how you would like without spending too much.

This is our Jumbo Cord Corner Sofa in grey, which is also available in brown.

4. Utilise paint

Doing any redecorating yourself will save you a lot of money, and there are some tricks you can do that make painting easier while also completely changing the way your room looks. Paint is an affordable way to make an instant change. By simply choosing a bold colour to paint the trim of a wall, you can change the feel of the whole room. This works especially well if you have furnishings placed around the room that complement that colour. This is quicker, cheaper, and easier than painting the whole room and will also make your space feel unique and full of personality.