Renovating on a budget: Design inspiration for under £50K

With most of us having spent significantly more time at home in recent months, it’s no surprise that we’re thinking more about how to optimise our living spaces. You don't need to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds though to make significant upgrades to your home - here are six examples of home improvement projects valued at up to £50K.

Project in Putney, London delivered by Zaluga Ltd

This classy kitchen project by Zaluga Ltd saw them transform a neglected garden flat in the heart of Putney, London into a glorious gathering spot for their client's friends and family. A custom “Zaluga Bar” located in the kitchen / dining space allows guests to congregate and marvel at the bespoke crittal glazing throughout the ground floor. The attention to detail shown by this builder really shines through in the quality of the finishing, even given the tight budgetary restrictions of the build.

Project in Badby, Northamptonshire delivered by R Lange Construction Ltd

R Lange Construction Ltd's renovation of a dated conservatory has produced a much more modern space that remains sympathetic to the style of this Northamptonshire home. Sticking to a minimalistic brief, the team have used stone quoins to support the corners of the extension and added a full width steel heritage window to let in plenty of daylight. All of this was completed in a condensed timeframe to allow their client to continue her longstanding tradition of opening her property for public viewing in support of charity, and we think it’s well worth a visit.

Project in Lewdown, Devon delivered by Dale Chadwick Carpentry & Construction Ltd

Remodelling the entire layout of this Devon home, Dale Chadwick Carpentry & Construction Ltd have applied karndean flooring throughout the house and added a lovely feature blue kitchen. They worked closely with their client ordering floor, kitchen and door materials ahead of time to secure the best available products. The result is an open plan cooking and dining space where the family can congregate and make use of the modern appliances, and guests can come to enjoy the stylish new look in complete comfort.

Project in Selsey, West Sussex delivered by TED Construction & Developments Limited

This family home in Selsey has benefitted from a comprehensive upgrade including a kitchen extension and a loft conversion. The new open plan kitchen offers direct access to the patio; allowing the freedom of connected indoor-outdoor living in the expanded space, whilst the new loft offers a sanctuary for adults seeking a quiet area to relax. With a new dressing room providing fantastic storage space and the addition of ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers, the family now have everything they could ever need thanks to TED Construction & Developments Limited.

Project in London Fields, London delivered by Studio Idealyc

A home study can be a great place to get away from the kids and catch up on paperwork, or to indulge your creative side. Studio Idealyc's work at this property saw them replace an aged outdoor shed with a modern office and painting studio, based solely on a sketch handed to them by their client. Clad entirely in shou sugi ban (charred wood), the studio also benefits from handmade windows and doors which creates a wonderful aesthetic perfectly in keeping with their gorgeous garden.