We could all use a change of scenery sometimes, but we can’t always afford it. In 2018, there were far fewer people moving house than in 2017, a statistic which reflects just how difficult it is to get the money together to move in the current climate.

Luckily, there is a way to get many of the benefits of moving out without moving at all: completely renovating your current home. Here, we take a look at the many ways you can improve the house you live in to make it feel more like that dream home that’s just out of reach.