10 easy home updates for under £100

Mix and match

Bring a bookcase or dresser to life by papering the back of each shelf with off-cuts of patterned wallpaper. Or, try Homebase for a great selection of patterned papers from £7.49 a roll, or search out end-of-line rolls in the sales. You can also use good-quality wrapping paper; try Paperchase's selection, from £2 a sheet.

Cost: Under £15

Shelves painted in Icelandic Blue matt emulsion, £14.99 for 2.5 litres, Crown

For more ways to update your home on a budget, our ideas for bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens and dining rooms.