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10 Pinterest Home Improvement Ideas That Won't Cost The Earth

10 Easy Updates For Your Home That Won't Blow Your Budget
Georgia James
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While the copper-clad, two-storey extension with infinity pool you've always dreamed of might be out of the question for now, there are plenty of ways to update your home without blowing your budget. Even the smallest home improvement projects can transform a tired or outdated space.

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From stylish storage solutions and neat upcycling tricks to dramatic statement wall ideas - relatively simple and inexpensive tweaks can have a major impact on the look and feel of your home. And you don't have to be a DIY demon to execute them; Pinterest has all the inspiration and step-by-step tutorials you need to brush up your skills and transform you into budding interiors aficionado.

The only problem with Pinterest is where to begin. To help get you started, we've scoured the world's biggest mood board and curated some of the best, most affordable - and easy to emulate - projects for every room in the house.

10 Budget-Friendly Home Improvement Hacks
Home Office Hack(01 of10)
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Attach a kraft paper roll to your home office wall then simply pull down paper as you need it and tear if off when you've finished. It's like the hipster's version of a David Brent-style flip-chart stand. This would also make a great addition to a child's play room. (credit:design-milk.com)
Foolproof Mural (02 of10)
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This stunning birch forest wall mural might look like the handiwork of a professional illustrator but in fact it's a super-simple DIY project that requires zero artistic talent. The design is fun for little ones yet understated enough for even the most style-conscious parent to appreciate. Attach a couple of wooden bird boxes and chuck in some cuddly forest friends and you have one chic nursery. (credit:makedoanddiy.com)
Drawers As Shelves(03 of10)
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Modular wall-mounted shelf systems are big news in the interiors world. For the ultimate feature wall, create your own vintage version using old wooden drawers lined with patterned wallpaper. For a modernist take on the look, paint the drawers white and line with graphic print paper. TIP: A single drawer can also be used in lieu of a bedside table in a small bedroom. (credit:shelterness.com)
The New Log Fireplace (04 of10)
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A disused fireplace can still be the focal point of the room if you use the space creatively. Fill the hearth with logs for a whimsical nod to its original use. The natural wood – especially when teamed with white walls – offers a fashionably Nordic appeal. Alternatively, use a stack of logs entwined with twinkling white fairy lights or an imposing display of large white pillar candles to evoke the feeling of light and warmth. (credit:katescreativespace.com)
Indoor Garden(05 of10)
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If you're lacking outdoor space, why not bring the outside in with an indoor garden? Plants breathe life into a room – literally and metaphorically – by freshening the air and refreshing your décor with a splash of green. Cluster your plants together on a statement table to create a living work of art. This is a great way to prevent a clean, minimalist space from looking sterile. (credit:juliedigsdesign.com)
DIY Bathroom Tile Mirror(06 of10)
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Give your bathroom the 5-star hotel treatment with this DIY tile mirror project. A small vase of fresh flowers and a few baskets to store your toiletries, towels and toilet paper, and your humble bathroom suddenly has the feel of a luxury spa. (credit:Centsational Girl)
Upcycled Pallet Coffee Table(07 of10)
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A low-rise wooden coffee table on castors with plenty of room for storage underneath - sleek but substantial, elegant but with an industrial edge... You would pay good money in a homeware store for a coffee table that ticks as many boxes as this. But why bother when you could make your own with a humble pallet? This project is not as difficult as it sounds - and the pay-off is worth it. (credit:ezzly.hubpages.com)
A Shimmering Copper Wall(08 of10)
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Give a contemporary kitchen the 'wow' factor with a shimmering copper wall (enhanced here by LED under-shelf lighting). As you might expect, it will set you back a few pennies - quite literally. Yes, this sparkling display is made entirely of pennies. Time to start filling those copper jars... (credit:Houzz.com)
Gallery Wall 101(09 of10)
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A gallery wall gives a space personality, provides a great talking point for visitors and hides a multitude of imperfections on your walls. But collating your own exhibition of works isn't as easy as it looks - unless you know how. This simple technique promises professional results every time. (credit:momtastic.com)
Jewellery Display(10 of10)
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Whether it's modern, vintage or antique - jewellery is meant to be seen. So forget stuffing it in a box, where it will more than likely end up in a tangle - and let it hang free. Distressed wood (prettied up with ornate drawer handles) makes the perfect foil for all that sparkle. (credit:www.abeautifulmess.com)

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