Big ideas on a budget

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Home renovations can easily become eye-wateringly expensive, but one budget conscious mum has learnt all the tricks for keeping the costs down.

Known on Instagram as @bighomelittlehome, India's DIY projects range from homemade ottomans, pelmets, curtains and bed throws to lights, artwork and even playhouses. Let’s take a look inside her home…

India has a passion for decorating nurseries, which is evident in the beautifully hand-crafted wall art, cot mobile and window blind in her daughter's room

India has a passion for decorating nurseries, which is evident in the beautifully hand-crafted wall art, cot mobile and window blind in her daughter's room.

The upholstered headboard and bed base in this room are all India's own work, while the bed is made up with Hampton and Astley's luxury cotton sateen bedding in pure white

The upholstered headboard and bed base in this room are all India's own work, while the bed is made up with Hampton and Astley's luxury cotton sateen bedding in pure white.

With its elegant, monochrome décor, the dining area is simply stunning. A letterbox shaped fireplace adds the perfect cosy touch

With its elegant, monochrome décor, the dining area is simply stunning. A letterbox shaped fireplace adds the perfect cosy touch.

How fabulous is the wallpaper in this little bathroom? We also love the hand-made picture featuring messages written by guests at India's wedding

How fabulous is the wallpaper in this little bathroom? We also love the hand-made picture featuring messages written by guests at India's wedding.

If only we could all have a pantry this well stocked and organised! This one is definitely #lifegoals

If only we could all have a pantry this well stocked and organised! This one is definitely #lifegoals.

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