Bespoke on a budget

Create a high-end home with DIY & home styling on a budget

My bespoke on a budget approach is all about making life feel more elevated without the high-end price tag. From DIY projects and home styling to travel and everyday organisation, I share practical ideas that help you create something that feels thoughtful, personal and genuinely achievable. I make all the mistakes so you don’t have to and I share links to all my tried and tested products. Let’s get started…

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If you are new here, DIY and home styling on a budget are my passions; these are the best places to begin:

Claire Douglas mixing the resin bound gravel mix

DIY

how to style a sofa

Home Styling

Garden planter with olive trees and trellis

Garden

Travel

Bathroom sink and vanity unit with large round mirror above

DIY Projects

Create bespoke looks without the bespoke price tag. My DIY projects focus on simple, achievable ideas that transform a space while keeping costs down. If you are keen to make your home look expensive on a budget, I’ve got you!

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Limewash wall flowers floral romantic display. diy & home styling on a budget

Home Styling

Layer textures, mix old and new pieces and style your home with intention. These ideas are designed to help you create a cohesive, high-end look for less.

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styled kitchen corner - bespoke on a budget by claire douglas

Kitchen and Pantry

From budget kitchen updates to pantry organisation, these are my go-to ideas for creating a space that is both functional and beautifully styled.

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Bespoke Gardens on a Budget

Create a high-end outdoor space with my garden ideas on a budget, combining practical DIY garden projects, patio transformations, planter ideas and thoughtful styling tips that make a real impact. Whether you are looking to completely refresh your garden or simply make a few smart upgrades, these ideas are designed to help you transform your outdoor space in a way that feels both functional and elevated, without the high-end price tag.

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bespoke on a budget travel - the trevi fountain

Bespoke Travel on a Budget

Travel is a natural extension of my bespoke on a budget approach. Discover how to enjoy beautiful places, stylish stays and thoughtful details without overspending.

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I’m Claire

I’m Claire, a DIY and home interiors writer, blogger and content creator specialising in money-saving and creative home interior projects. 

I’ve spent years developing my ‘bespoke on a budget’ approach to DIY and home interiors and I love sharing all my tips and tricks in tutorials and posts here on my blog, in articles I write for magazines like Woman & Home & Real Homes, on Instagram & over on Tiktok.

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Microcement

Microcement DIY kits are one of my go-to materials for DIY projects, room revamps and even craft projects

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Wall panelling in interior living room

Wall panelling

Wall panelling is such a quick way to add character to a room, hallway or staircase. I have several tutorials and lots of inspiration posts to read.

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DIY Kitchen Makeover

I love a DIY kitchen makeover so much I’ve done several on mine! From painting cabinets to ripping them down in favour of open shelves, to styling open pantry shelves – I’ve got projects ideas to suit all kitchens, budgets & abilities.

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