‘What’s a cheap quality-of-life improvement you made in your house?’ – 21 simple things that will transform your living space
13.
‘Bidet attachment. I cannot express how much this has improved my days.’
–prydeannie
14.
‘We put up some of those picture rails from IKEA, on an awkward bit of wall, only about £6 each, and they genuinely look fantastic. It filled an empty space and created a lovely focal point where I can put all my candles and tat, as well as cute photos of the family.
A great investment, cost next to nothing and it makes me happier.’
–GlitteringVersion
15.
‘Special metallic foil behind your radiators. Heat reflects back into your home instead of the walls absorbing them.’
–beernon
16.
‘I got a remote control mains plug which powers my living room lamps so instead of turning on the big light, I use the little remote stuck on the wall to turn the lamps on.’
–WinglyBap
17.
‘Bought a footstool off Facebook marketplace for the living room. So nice putting my feet up after a long day, makes watching TV so much comfier and cosier. Cost me £40, when I googled the brand I saw it was still for sale online for £600 which shocked me. Bonus my cats also love snoozing on it during the day!’
–eve077
18.
‘A foldable step. I’m 5’2” – no more carrying chairs to reach high shelves. It’s so convenient!’
–L8Breakfast
19.
‘A cheap faux chalk board in the kitchen – write down stuff on it as you run out of it and consult before shopping. Never forget anything!’
–ActGrouchy5018
20.
‘Thermal curtain liners. I was dubious because they were so thin but I do think they’ve made a difference to my single glazed sash. I didn’t measure pre-liners but I measured a 5⁰ difference between the window sill and the middle of the room.’
–SerendipitousCrow
21.
‘I have a heated mouse mat which is about 80cm wide so goes under the keyboard and mouse, and a heated foot mat. Both are key to keeping me warm and happy in my home office without spending loads keeping the whole space warm.’
–WindowOk9406
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