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Reader home kitted out on eBay

They bought a complete wreck, but even with a tiny budget this couple have managed to turn it into a beautiful home

Reader home kitted out on eBay

home inspiration,home makeover,on a budget Front of a reader\'s home in Liverpool

They bought a complete wreck, but even with a tiny budget Kate Bridge and Andy Hewlett, both 26 have managed to turn it into a beautiful home

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Type of house: Three-bedroom Victorian terrace

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Location: Tuebrook, Liverpool

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Purchase price: £57,500

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Money spent: £15,000

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What it\'s worth now: £96,000

Before the renovation

home inspiration,home makeover,on a budget Three pictures of the readers home before the renovation

In only six months, Kate and Andy have transformed this rundown house. On their tight budget they managed to replace double glazing and central heating, as well as furnish and equip their entire home.

Canny kitchen

dream kitchens,home inspiration,home makeover,on a budget Modern Ikea kitchen

New kitchen, including appliances for just £700

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From eBay, Kate and Andy\'s smart, modern kitchen is an Ikea design that was only 18 months old when they bought it. As it\'s freestanding, they saved by not having to pay fitting costs.

Elegant dining

home inspiration,home makeover,on a budget Dining room with a Victorian fireplace

New dining room for just £130

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The elegant dining table and chairs were an eBay bargain, costing just £55 for the set, while the stunning reclaimed Victorian fireplace was just £80.

Faithfully restored

home inspiration,home makeover,inspiring living rooms,on a budget Reader\'s restored Victorian living room

New living room from £500

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It took two days\' work to restore the wood floor, while the sofa and leather armchair, each just £150, add to the Victorian feel. The Cotswold fireplace and surround were £200, compared to £1400 new.

Budget bathroom

brilliant bathrooms,home inspiration,home makeover,on a budget White bathroom suite

New bathroom just £250

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Kate and Andy have created a stylish new room with neutral colours and sleek modern fittings. Their bathroom suite, including the unusual egg-shaped loo, cost just £250.

Bedroom bliss

home inspiration,home makeover,on a budget Reader\'s bedroom

New bedroom: just £350

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Kate and Andy\'s bedroom feels light and spacious, with its slatted blinds and white walls. The king-size bed, tables and double corner wardrobe with integrated drawers and lights, are all Ikea\'s Hopen range, bought on eBay for just £350.