Expert tips to save up to £11.5k on your DIY home renovations – from changing your taps to painting the skirting boards

, this should cost £1,425 – which is around 50 per cent of the normal price. 

2. Assemble your own DIY toolkit

One of the best ways to save money on your home renovation is to do as much as possible yourself, rather than getting the professionals in.

Lee said: “Whilst plumbing and the electrics must be completed by qualified tradespeople, there’s nothing stopping you from removing tiles, painting or putting up shelves and mirrors.

"To keep costs down further, re-use old bedsheets or newspapers to protect the floor and sockets.

“A DIY set of tools will cost up to £300, however, this should be seen as an investment rather than a cost.

"Allowing you to reduce costs elsewhere and tend to any other routine maintenance needed in the house.”

3. Draw up your own layout plan – it’s free

Lee said: “Drawing up a plan to scale, however basic, makes your life easier.

"You can then choose whether you want to buy twin sinks, a bath, shower (or both), remedying difficult room layouts with corner/smaller baths and shower units.

"Following this tip will save you money on bathroom design services and envisage your use of the space.”

Bedroom – a saving of £825

Professional cost: £1,000

DIY cost: £175

1. Paint your skirting boards the same colour as your walls for a dramatic new look

Steph Briggs, TV Celebrity Interior Designer and Co-Founder of La Di Da Interiors said: “For a contemporary look, paint the skirting boards and architraves the same colour as your walls.

";Use good quality paint, particularly if you’re making a dramatic colour change, such as from white to navy.

"It may be a little more expensive initially, but it will save you doing additional coats. For an average-sized room, this would cost around £60.”

2. Transform the atmosphere with new lighting

“Lighting is often overlooked in a bedroom,” continued Steph.

“But with new bedside lamps, you can really change the atmosphere. Although they’re not an obvious choice, angle-poise lamps are brilliant by the bed, as you can swivel the head to find the perfect angle to read in bed or rotate it to the ceiling if you want more ambient light.

"These can cost as little as £40.”

3. Make a small change for a big impact, with new bedding

Another way to revamp your bedroom on a budget is by changing up the focal point – but that doesn’t mean you need to buy a brand-new bed.

Steph said: “The main focal point in any bedroom is the bed.

"For maximum impact, change the sheets and add layers of texture and colour using cushions and throws to make it tactile and attractive, which can cost around £75, on average.”

Office – a saving of £960

Professional cost: £1,000

DIY cost: £40

1. Refresh your old desk with reclaimed metal legs

Jeremy Poole, Sales Director at Building Interiors said: “Not every project has to cost a lot.

"For example, wooden desks can be repainted, sprayed, tiled or even replaced with materials such as glass to create a completely new look.

"Alternatively, metal legs can be added to an old wooden desk to create the rustic yet modern look that’s popular right now. A pair of reclaimed metal desk legs can be bought for around £30.”

2. Use blackboard paint for a rustic feature wall that’s handy for keeping notes

Jeremy said: “You could paint a section of wall using blackboard paint and frame it using rustic wooden slats.

Not only will this create a feature on any wall, but it will also provide a good place for keeping notes and appointment times.

Blackboard paint can be bought for around £5, and a few wooden slats can be bought for £3 to £4.

Old trellis, window shutters or bed frame slats could be used instead if you have them laying around.”

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