GET THE TRENDS, for less

Who says you have to spend a fortune to have a beautiful home? Use these simple ideas to bring your look up to date without breaking the bank

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RELAX with meadow florals

Let spring bloom in your home with these sweet patterns. They'll work in any room in your home but the way to make the biggest impact on a budget is to use them on textiles. Think bedding, cushion covers and tablecloths. These items will add a large area of print to your scheme without the cost of hanging wallpaper or new curtains.

SPICE UP with scallops

Get a wiggle on with this playful pattern trend. You may have some stylish scallops in your home alreadythey have been a huge hit on the high street for a little while. The new season is a great excuse to take the look further, with frilly furniture and wavy wallpapers. The thriftiest way to add this trend to your scheme though, is to do it yourself. Find a full step-by-step guide on page 42 - you'll need a plate, a tester pot of paint and a good brush...

ADD optimistic colour

Brighten your space with cheery, uplifting tones. Dulux’s colour of the year for 2025 is True Joy – a sunny yellow – which sets the tone for this trend. Yellow is a fantastic colour for creating an upbeat space, and you don’t have to paint the whole room to feel the effect. Use it to add highlights to your scheme by painting small patches of it around wall art or around window frames. You can also bring it in with accessories for a fuss-free update.

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