Bargain buys under a tenner


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Fancy change from a tenner? With so many fab products on the market, it's our duty to hunt down the bargains for you. Snap up these stylish accessories, all for under £10, and brighten up your day.

1. What's in the box

Need more storage? Look no further than these Me box storage boxes (£7.95) from Purves & Purves. Their exciting graphics will make sorting out your stuff a pleasure. Read our guide to clearing clutter for ideas to get you started. Remember, a tidy space means a tidy brain!

  • KIMONO SWITCH PLATE

    2. Flick that switch

    Magnolia may be the most popular colour to paint your walls, but bring life to an otherwise neutral palette by adding a pretty light switch cover. The Kimono switch plate from Laura Ashley has been reduced from £10 to £7. Changing a light switch isn't as tricky as you might think either.

  • Lights by B&Q Torino Pendant Red

    3. Room in Red

    Bring the red light district to your home with this transparent red Torino pendant light (£9.98) from B&Q. At a distance, it reminds us of Verner Panton's bold colourful style.

  • flock print

    4. That's a wrap

    Make presents look simply gorgeous in flock print wrapping paper (£2) from Paperchase. Flocked and metallic designs remain popular this season - and if you fancy a bit for yourself, why not cut out a segement to slot into a photo frame for some stylish home decorating?

  • Glow in the Dark Disposable Cutlery set

    5. Beaming party

    Funk up your summer barbeques and picnics with these cheap and chic Glosticks Glow in the dark cutlery set (£1.95) from Amazon.

  • Single Bloom Vase

    6. Petal penny savers

    Muji is a Santa's Grotto of cheap deals. Their single bloom vase (£5.95) will suit any penny-pinching romantic. Not only is the vase practically a give away, loving suitors need only buy one flower to put in it. Their stationery gets grown-ups salivating in the most sophisticated of offices. In the mydeco office, we covet their gel ink pen sets (£9.95).

  • Votive Candle Holder, Zest

    7. Soft glow

    The best way to give mood to a room is burn a candle, scented or otherwise. Keep a naked flame from flickering too brightly in this lovely wire and glass Votive candle holder (£4) from John Lewis. In Cerise pink, Lido blue and Zest green, splash out on a few (they cost peanuts) to light up your life smart-ish.

  • Bird Jug & Mug

    8. Lovely jugs

    Graham & Green are bursting to the brim with chic and affordable designs. This ceramic bird mug with an embellished spring design is an absolute bargain at just £4.95. And with a gorgeous matching ceramic jug to match (although it's a little more pricey at £19.95) we think you'll suddenly find yourself quite thirsty.

  • Peg Print Ironing Board Cover

    9. Iron Age

    Make ironing more cheerful with this funky cotton peg print ironing board cover from M & S (£5) which should fit any board. Get ready to iron out those creases.

  • Doorstop Key

    10. Stop that door

    Forget about all that bang, banging, or whining of creaky door hinges. This rubber j-me key doorstop (£7.50) from Purves is a real talking point. Worth answering the door for.

    An interior aficionado but without the budget? Why not give your old furniture new life? Or boost your home's value with a cheap, easy eco-blitz. Just make sure you save and spend like the experts when you renovate. Browse mydeco hot deals.

    Share your favorite finds with fellow bargain hunters and post a comment below.

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