Let's start simple; painting one wall a complementary colour adds instant interest to a room. It can make a room feel warm, spacious or cosy depending on your colour and wall choice. You could go a step further and paper the wall with a bold pattern; feature walls are all the rage and if you want the feel of a complete makeover without the associated work, this is the way to achieve it.

An inexpensive print, if it's big enough and bold enough, can have the same effect. It draws the eye and brings the focus of the room towards itself. Put it over the fireplace for a traditional look, or on a back wall to draw attention somewhere new.

A mirror will bounce light and make the room seem larger, but be aware that mirrors are often expensive and must be hung properly.

If you're artistic, why not try painting a mural? There's no better way to personalise your home than to have your own artwork on the walls.

Cool shelving is another option; try floating shelves, ornate shelves or even shelves in the shape of animals. They can complete a look or add some fun; it's entirely up to you!

Beaded curtains or chain fly screens are a great way to add some kitsch to your room. They come in all the colours of the rainbow and look great in doorways. You can also get customised designs to really personalise your look. A chain screen gives an industrial look, whereas a plastic bead curtain would suit retro lovers.

You can use bead curtains as room dividers too, since they allow light through but still give privacy. They're great for splitting a large space into two without losing the feeling of openness.

Ceilings

Most people tend to neglect their lighting, but cool light fixtures are widely available. Black lights, lava lamps and character lamps all make talking points and they're not always expensive. Try coloured lighting to change the mood of a room, and revamp your space at the flick of a switch.

Windows

Buy some material and make your own curtains in colours and patterns that you like. There's no need to stick to boring shop-bought designs, curtain-making is simple and you'll have a unique look. If you'd prefer blinds, buy some fabric dye and try printing your own design.

As well as funky curtains, you can add spice to your windows through the use of stained glass. It doesn't cost as much as you might think, and you can get customised designs and patterns. Salvaged stained glass is absolutely gorgeous and great for a vintage feel.

With these simple ideas you can make your home a fun, quirky place to live and stamp your personality onto the space.