My husband and I have been living in our home for more than a decade now, and it has to be said many of the rooms are looking a bit worse for wear.

Unfortunately both the kitchen and bathroom seem to have reached the point of no return and it looks like a total revamp is going to be needed.

The problem is where do you start? Currently there seems to be a vast amount of kitchens and bathrooms available. Should you be considering a modern theme, maybe traditional, or perhaps just go for the wow factor?

At present a few of our local DIY shops are offering some great deals on their bathrooms and kitchens, but is purchasing at the local DIY store always the best decision?

Maybe you might be best suited buying direct from a specialist company.  At the moment some of the larger companies have some absolutely great deals on offer. If you like you can choose Interest Free payments over a 24 month period, maybe for the kitchen you could get all of the electrical appliances thrown into the deal. With the current economic market as it is, the choice is yours and by shopping around you will be able to play companies off against each other, ensuring you get offered the very best deals possible.

Please bear in mind that even though you may seem to be getting an absolute bargain, these companies are still making a profit out of you. Have a go and trying to push that little bit harder and see how far they will drop their prices, after all you have nothing to loose by trying.

Another important factor when revamping any room is choosing your accessories.  Accessories for the kitchen can make or break a room. They have to enhance the room and fit in with the style you have chosen for your kitchen.  The bathroom is a bit of an easier room to decorate.  Ethical bathroom accessories can be easily mixed and matched, and changed from month to month.

Now though if we decorate the kitchen and bathroom, our lounge is going to look a bit old and tired.  Perhaps we could just invest in some homeware. These would definitely brighten up the room and would not have to break the bank. With all this going on at home, it looks like it is going to be a busy couple of months ahead.