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how to… keep a renovation budget low

1 think alternatives

If you’re looking to change flooring but don’t want to spend a fortune, there are now numerous alternatives to real wood, marble or slate. As seen here, there are porcelain floors that can replicate a wooden floor – affordable and easier to care for.

Enass Mahmoud, founder, Decor by Enass

2 first things first

Planning is key to hitting budgets. Think of your room like a painting and start with the floor and walls first, then add the larger items before you focus on the

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