Give your home a makeover without making too much of a hole in your finances

Best in Class: Taking its cue from mid-century classics, furniture shows more legs this season

The chalk paint brand is loved by upcylers as it needs no pre-sanding or scrubbing to get a piece ready for its paintover

Auction rooms, charity shops and discount stores offer bargains for every aspect of your home improvements

Upcycling bric-a-brac, art and furniture from the vast selection available at markets and online auction sites is an enjoyable way of putting a unique stamp on your personal space