Where to start?

Plan of action - jot down the needs & problems to be fulfilled and overcome for that room;

more space? too dark? more storage? not enough table top space? more seating? too cold?

Budget- create a checklist of items that will need to be purchased to make the necessary changes to improve the room according to your list above.

paint, extra storage-side table-bench-chair, flooring - laminate wood flooring, best vinyl plank flooring , accessories, fabric, wallpaper, rug, roman blind hardware

Budget template checklist for quick room makeover available upon request.

A little research and comparison shopping will help you to establish your allocated amounts for each area and remain on track with your budget. This part of the process is worth the time and effort to save you extra time and effort and money down the track...

Tasks

Flooring -can make a dramatic difference to any room. The type and quality of DIY flooring available has never been better.

Some inexpensive and smart alternatives to consider for your renewed space;

Laminate - effective & smart looking imitation wood or even stone designs are just a few options amongst the vast patterns and colours available in floating laminate floors. Popular and versatile choices are oak laminate flooring and maple laminate flooring.

Carpet tiles are quick and cost efficient alternative to custom size carpet rolls. They can be used in many combinations, even as a rug rather than a complete floor covering...

Bamboo Flooring can be considered a smart but budget conscious solution also. Just as durable and hard wearing as timber for a fraction of the price.

Vinyl tiles or vinyl sheet flooring - no longer dated or cheap looking. Check out these sleek and modern options...

Walls - there are so many wonderfully unique, creative and inexpensive ways to redecorate walls;

Wallpapers can vary from patterned, to textured, to burn out designs, be-jewelled and even imitation woods, stones and shell effects. A quick and economical solution that can revitalise a room instantly.

Don't want to paper the entire room? What about an accent wall or simply wall paper panels hung on a wall?

What about a funky, modern, customised, removable wall graphic? Budget conscious, DIY installation, and designs a plenty! Check out "Blik in our homes".

Paint is a tried and true, inexpensive decorating tool appropriate for any redecorating project. Some great effects can be achieved with different applications;

Brighten up a room with a bold colour, on all walls or an accent wall-the choice is yours. Strong colours can most certainly be used in small rooms. Artwork, mirrors and furniture really come alive with the back drop of a fabulous vibrant colour.

Want to instantly modernise a space? Use a chique subdued grey tone. Provided that you choose the correct tone of grey according to your existing colour palette, a grey paint will work with just about any colours!

Furniture- Re-decorating existing furniture can give new life to old furniture, change the look and create a new mood. Liven up a tired and old cabinet by painting it a new and bold colour. Add new cabinet pulls or door knobs to give it a more contemporary or fun edge.

Re-cover an existing chair with an inexpensive slip cover made from interesting, patterned or textured fabric.

Add some trim detail (nail heads, passementeries such as tassles, beading, braid, cord etc) to an existing chair, headboard, ottoman to customise and stylise.

Re-condition an old chest by painting it and adding a cushioned top so that it doubles as extra seating.

Windows - Re-new window treatments; a quick and cost effective way to update curtains is to add a vertical and/or horizontal border trim to your existing curtains. Pull out the accent colour of the new colour scheme chosen for the room as your trim colour.

Turn your curtains into a contemporary roman blind, or buy ready made blinds (within budget) to suit your window size. Note: if you have a particularly small window, this is a great opportunity to buy an oversized smart and contemporary blind that is fitted over the top. Will give the illusion of a larger window.

To reconsolidate the new scheme of your room, use fabric already featured in the room, or a co-ordinating fabric to make a do-it-yourself 'no-sew roman blind'.

And finally, the fun part! Putting it all together. Re-introduce your existing furniture to a refurbished room...

Don't forget those finishing touches, accessories to pull it altogether!