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Osternas leather handles, from £10 for two, Ikea

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Eclipse 575 Eleanor vinyl, £22.99sq m, Carpetright

Bring Moroccan charm to your floor

When living space is at a premium, multifunctional areas demand good, hard-wearing flooring that doesn’t compromise on style. Carpetright’s statement vinyl designs are not only affordable, but are guaranteed to stand the test of time in busy areas of the home. Why not invite a touch of sunny Mediterranean style into your space with this Moroccan tile design in cool blue?

3 of the bestÉ WIRELESS DOORBELLS

BEST VALUE Never miss a caller, with a bell that can be moved around or wall-mounted. Uni-Com Premium portable door chime, £19.99, Robert Dyas

ANSWER BACK Respond to visitors with notifications straight to your mobile. Audio doorbell, £79.99, Arlo

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SPY CAM See, hear and speak to visitors from anywhere through an app. Video doorbell, £89, Ring

PRETTIFY

Update tired kitchen doors If your kitchen cabinets need some TLC, but a complete refit is out of budget, updating door and drawer handles is a low-cost solution. Ikea’s tanned leather and stainless steel handles are soft to touch and bring an effortless natural element to your decor. There are two designs to choose from, so you can mix and match to suit your style.

YOUR BATHTUB

A freestanding bath can set you back a pretty penny or two, especially if you’re after a bespoke shade to match your decor. But you can spruce up your existing tub, like designer Sofie Hepworth (@threeboysandapinkbath) has. Just give the surface a light sanding, before applying three coats of super hard-wearing Rust-Oleum satin furniture paint.

Rust-Oleum satin finish furniture paint in Pink Champagne, £15 for 750ml, Homebase