From time to time, everyone gets itchy feet in their home and suddenly the style and decor they once loved is no longer working for them and they need something new and different.
It's natural, and in 2024, according to Houzz, over 50% of homeowners engaged in some type of renovation activity. That's a lot of home improvements going on across the country.
But it goes without saying that any type of upgrade costs money, even nominal outlays like a fresh coat of paint require some spending. The same survey noted that the median spend on home renovation was £21,440. That's a significant amount of money.
But what if you don't have that free? You're not alone, and many people don't have huge chunks of money available to them to deliver the perfect updated home. Most people are doing DIY tasks or scouring the internet for deals to help them save a few pounds. And if you fall into this category, we have some tips that might help you out.
Shop Preloved
One of the easiest ways to save money or anything is shopping preloved (Vinted, anyone?), but for those more costly purchases, you don't want to be haggling with sellers. You want to go to retailers who specialise in preloved items for the home, not just private sellers with a reputation for selling worn-out Primark shirts for the same price as new!
There is a vast range of preloved items for the home, from fitted kitchens and bedroom furniture to appliances, sofas, lighting, and bathrooms. You name it, you can find it. But shopping through retailers like Rehome, which carry out stringent checks, means you can be confident in the quality of the items you're considering purchasing, so there are no nasty surprises.
Swap or Add, Don't Strip
This is pretty simple to carry out. You want to be looking for fast, easy swaps you can make without ripping everything out. Can you paint the cabinetry in a different colour? Or how about changing up hardware for a more understated look and change of feel in the room? Can you change sofa covers instead of buying a new sofa, or throw a rug over your carpet and use the layering technique to cover imperfections and give the room a whole new feel?
Sales Shopping Works
There is always a sale somewhere (DFS is living proof that sales do not need to end). So timing any purchases to coincide with sales can save you a lot of money. Boxing days are the time to grab a bargain for literally anything. Keeping an eye on launch days means you can take advantage of better pricing on stock retailers need to shift to make way for new things, etc. Be patient, don't rush out and buy when you want to, bite your tongue and wait for the sales.
DIY
The trick to DIYing things around your home to save you money is knowing what you can do. It's about starting small, building your skills and being confident that you can complete the task at hand without messing it up and having to call in the pros meaning you're paying more than getting them in in the first place.
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