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"They look incredible for the small amount of money we spent on them, and they change the feel of the room entirely.” Keep costs down by mixing new or high-end goods with cheaper or second-hand finds. You can often save on furniture, appliances and whitegoods. Ask stores about their floor stock and factory seconds; they often have small dents or markings, which can easily be hidden, and a big marked-down price. Also check to see if any second-hand furniture services operate in your area and, if you're painting, check out the mis-tints first. They're always cheaper than chart colours. Contingencies aside, there is another reason you might want to keep your budget low to start. “If you are planning on living in your home for years after the renovation, then stretching your budget a little to get what makes you happy and/or fits your needs might be worth it,” Bullwinkel says. It’s much easier to expand the budget than to make cuts within it to get something you really want.