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Decorating advice on a very tight budget

ally18 · 2014-04-15 09:26:01

Hi, My house is def 80's style and has not been decorated for years as I just could not afford it. Over the last 6 years, I have managed to put in new kitchen cupboards and worktops, a brand new gas boiler and a new bathroom but now I need to start on my dining room, hall, stairs and lounge. Money is tight though and I…

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Fruball Posts: 5,822 Forumite

29 April 2014 at 7:17PM

Interesting thread... I too would like to decorate my living room on a budget so I am hoping that others will post their frugal makeovers for me to read through

Putting these winter preps here so I don't forget!

Curtain pole installed in the living room
Paint curtain pole
Window quilts for landing window & french door
Add shrink film to the kitchen door & insulate
Insulate front door
Bubble wrap windows & french door
Wash front door curtain
Blind for the bathroom
Find wrist warmers & the wool socks!
Wash heated throws
Wash duvet & wool blankets
Buy vest tops to go under clothes and PJs
Buy nets for bathroom and kitchen
Buy or make blind for kitchen
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