The Gaudi blog

Plan a room you'll love living in.

Practical guides for making over one room at a time: what it really costs, where to start, and how to make your budget go further.

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  How much does a living room makeover cost?

  Realistic budgets for a living room makeover in Europe, from a €500 refresh to a full redo with new floors and paint, and where the money actually goes.

  15 October 2026 · 7 min read

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  Where to start a room makeover: a step-by-step plan

  A seven-step plan for redesigning a room without wasted money: measure, decide what stays, set a budget, choose a direction, then buy in the right order.

  15 October 2026 · 6 min read

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  9 small living room ideas that make the space feel bigger

  Practical ways to make a small living room feel larger: layout tricks, the right rug size, lighting, colour and furniture that does not crowd the room.

  15 October 2026 · 6 min read

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  Room makeover on a budget: 12 changes under €500

  Twelve affordable changes that make a room feel new for under €500, from rearranging and lighting to textiles, plants and paint.

  15 October 2026 · 6 min read

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  How to choose the right rug size for your living room

  A simple guide to rug sizes for the living room, bedroom and dining area, with the three layout rules designers use and the most common mistake.

  15 October 2026 · 5 min read