If you desperately want to do some home improvements but are struggling to find the funds to do so, then below are a few simple ways in which you can make a difference without breaking the bank. Over the last 12months many of us have spent a lot more time in our homes and gardens. This may of made you notice areas of your home that you feel need improving but you may also of been hit financial and be struggling for money. If this is the case then all is not lost. There are many ways in which you can make a big difference to a room in your home without having to take out loans or spend all your savings.

Often decorating is the easiest way to make a big difference. Kitchens are often one of the main rooms in a house that people say they want to change. They get a lot of use and because you are constantly cooking and cleaning in them, they tend to get a bit grubby over time. It may be that you want to change the cupboards and the tiles around the kitchen, but this can be a big job and will often cost thousands of pounds. Lots of people chose to just replace the cupboard doors rather than the carcases too which can cut the price, but even this is still not cheap. Lots of companies now do cupboard paint, allowing you to totally transform your kitchen for less than £20 a tin. This paint comes in a variety of colours and often requires very little preparation. You can change the colour of your kitchen easily with cupboard paint at a tiny fraction of the cost for a new one. You can also change the door handles which again will give the kitchen a whole new look and feel. There are some great makeover images on the internet giving you ideas of how to paint your kitchen to give it the wow factor.

If you feel your living room is looking a bit dated, then a lick of paint can do wonders. Also, simply tasks such as decluttering and replacing tired old ornaments with more modern ones or artificial plants can give the room a new lease of live. If the carpet is worn out then why not hire a carpet cleaner. Not only can this give your carpets a fresh clean look, but it makes the room smell lovely and clean. When decorating you may want to stick to one or two colours and then you can add a splash of colour using furnishings such as cushions, rugs, candles and tie back. If you then decide you want to change the colour scheme, this is easy and cheap to do.