Four interior design tips for those on a budget + WIN £500 to spend at B&Q
Fancy sprucing up your living room but don’t have the budget for a complete overhaul? Check out our tips below and don’t forget to enter the competition to win a £500 B&Q gift card.
Get things on the wall
Create a more personal feel at home by carefully selecting what you hang on your wall. Pick art because you like it and it reflects your personality, not because it just fills a space. Personal photographs are great talking points when guests visit and mounted prints and framed fabrics can add an interesting focal point.
Bright sparks
If the base shade of your room is neutral, you’ve the whole colour spectrum to play with. Any old sofa or dull carpet can be instantly revived with a bright or patterned cushion or rug. However, don’t go over the top; less is usually more when working with block colours.
Light on
Allow light to enter a room without interruptions. Remove objects from windowsills and try replacing heavy curtains with blinds. Mirrors are great for maximising light so hang them opposite windows. Instead of relying on a single bulb, try using directional lights on a track, which can also highlight your favourite piece of wall art.
Keep it natural
Having plants in the house not only add a splash of colour but can increase the quality of the air in your home. They require little maintenance and some flower all year round brightening up any space.
COMPETITION: Win a £500 voucher to spend at B&Q
Between 10-16 September B&Q are offering an exclusive 8% cashback on wallpaper and wall stickers, soft furnishings, art, mirrors and frames.
To celebrate this great deal, we’re also giving away a £500 B&Q gift card.
For your chance to win just answer the following questions in the comment section and we’ll select one lucky winner.
Which room of your house would you like to redecorate and which products would you buy with the £500 gift card?
At least one product should be selected from each of the below areas:
Soft Furnishings: http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/soft-furnishings
Wallpaper & Wall Stickers: http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/wallpaper-wall-stickers
Art, Mirrors and Frames: http://www.diy.com/nav/decor/art-mirrors-frames
Remember - If you wish to make a B&Q purchase ensure you go through Quidco in order to receive your cashback.
T&Cs
- Closing date for entries will be 16 September inc.
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Pam September 10, 2012 at 10:26 am
I would love to do up my daughter’s bedroom and would enjoy choosing the new wallpaper and stickers with her. We could also choose new bedding and cushions and maybe put up a couple of prints.