20 ways to update your home for under £1,000

Transform a kitchen with a smart new worktop. The most modern surfaces are moulded, or templated, allowing sinks and drainers to be formed in one sleek, seamless piece that’s super-easy to keep clean.

The Cost
This custom-made acrylic Personlig worktop from Ikea (300 x 65 x 3.8cm) comes in at £808.40. Installation would cost around £100.