Creative house design

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Restyling your home doesn’t have to cost the earth if you’re prepared to get a bit creative. If you spot something you love, there’s often a way to get the look for a fraction of the cost.

This is the mantra of blogger and upcycling expert Sam, known on Insta as @allabout_thehome, who has used her DIY and bargain hunting skills to transform her home into a thing of beauty. Let’s take a closer look…

Olive green shelving and a homemade wooden bath tray make a beautiful contrast to a stack of pure white Hampton and Astley Egyptian cotton towels.

Olive green shelving and a homemade wooden bath tray make a beautiful contrast to a stack of pure white Hampton and Astley Egyptian cotton towels.

Adding DIY wall paneling and creating beautiful faux flower arrangements are simple additions that can be transformative.

Adding DIY wall paneling and creating beautiful faux flower arrangements are simple additions that can be transformative.

Touches of greenery and relaxed layers of neutral fabrics create a Scandi inspired vibe in the bedroom.

Touches of greenery and relaxed layers of neutral fabrics create a Scandi inspired vibe in the bedroom.

A stripy cushion made from a tea towel looks chic on this value price grey velvet chair.

A stripy cushion made from a tea towel looks chic on this value price grey velvet chair.

We adore these quilted table mats, crafted from a bed runner edged with bias binding. The perfect finishing touch for the kitchen table.

We adore these quilted table mats, crafted from a bed runner edged with bias binding. The perfect finishing touch for the kitchen table.

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