STYLE ON A SHOESTRING

Who says you have to go to designer shops for designer-style interiors? The high street is packed with classic pieces, special designer ranges and cut-price bargains which will be a good deal kinder on your wallet.

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1) Storage trunks make for an unusual bedside table.
2) Lace panels are an attractive alternative to net curtains.

'Alvine Spets' lace panels
£7 for two, Ikea Storage trunks
£20 for two, Matalan 'Josette' wallpaper in white and dove grey
£16 per roll, Laura Ashley 'Wendy' rug in natural
£75, Laura Ashley 'Jacquared' pillowcases in mauve
£15 each, Laura Ashley 'Gustv III' bed
£396, Ilva 'Lloyd' small crochet cushions
£12 each, BHS 'Heidi' crochet throw
£50, BHS Pink satin quilt
£49.99, TK Maxx Pink beaded cushion
£30, Monsoon Mirrored sconce
£35, Bombay Duck

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