Forget moving up the housing ladder. Instead, sit out the credit crunch and liven up your home with our thrifty tips for 2009

As times change, and we are becoming conscious of our spending this Autumn, there are many ways you can update your home without breaking the bank! Let Louise Garman Interiors guide you through the myriad of design alternatives to suit any budget:
1) Wallpaper a feature wall. You’ll only need a few rolls, so go for broke using the latest bold, geometric and retro styled wallpapers from only £10.99 per roll!
2) Add warm, autumnal colours to your décor for a striking cost effective new look. This seasons must-have colours are steel grey, creamy cocoa and sensual wine.
3) Mix and match silks, velvets and lace to rejuvenate any room.
4) Reinvent a sofa or chair. Spend a lot less by recovering your chair
or cushions using only one metre of designer fabric for a fresh, bold look.
5) Hire a stripper! Original floorboards sanded and varnished can get the natural look
6) If you can only afford to one thing this season, add sensuous feather trims to cushions, lamps and pelmets for an exquisite and expensive look. Trims start at only £4.99 per metre!