Use lower-cost lookalike materials
Remember that the best option to save more money is ALWAYS to retain and refurbish your existing materials. Even if you swap out your materials, other inexpensive alternatives will look just as good as the real thing. For example, instead of the real wood plank flooring, you can always try luxury vinyl flooring.
Nowadays, vinyl flooring will look much better than what we’ve been accustomed to, as now there are multiple innovations like luxury vinyl flooring or plank vinyl that can easily fool the eye from a distance. Plus, you can easily achieve the authentic natural stone look with laminated or quartz countertops.