Refresh your home with these top tips and pro secrets to make your home’s decor stand out from the crowd, all without breaking the bank. From interiors influencers to creative directors, we’ve spoken to them all to share their tried and tested tricks that will save you money, without scrimping on style. From making your own artwork to faking a carpet runner with paint, we’ll help you revive your home and get it ready for the year ahead in no time!
2 GO BESPOKE WITH MOSAIC
HARRIET GOODACRE, Brand Communications Manager and Tile Consultant at Topps Tiles ffil 'If you're looking to create a truly bespoke tile arrangement and are working to a tight budget, try creating your own mosaic using tile nippers. This handheld tool is affordable (we sell DEX tile nippers for £12.79) and is perfect for cutting ceramic and porcelain tiles that are no thicker than 8mm - simply mark out your cuts, use a handheld tile scribe to score your lines, then nip the tile. Play around with leftover tiles in varying patterns and colours for an eclectic, individual look for a fraction of the cost of commissioning an arrangement professionally.'
1 FAUX-REAL FINISHES
Head of Brand at I Love Wallpaper 'Classic marble, decorative panelling, and real wood are can give the look of expensive materials without the cost. Just a few rolls of wood panel wallpaper can give the "l-can't-believe-it's-not-real" effect, without the price tag!'
