Action’s €3.99 plates and cheap hardware hacks drive budget home‑decor upgrades

Action is selling 26‑cm ceramic plates for €3.99 each. The dishes feature trendy beige, blue or green patterns, are dishwasher‑safe and microwave‑compatible, and are marketed as a stylish yet inexpensive way to refresh a dining table.

A separate DIY guide advises that swapping out old cabinet and drawer handles with new brass, bronze‑or‑black finishes—often priced between €3 and €8 at French hardware stores—can dramatically modernise kitchens and living‑room furniture in a few hours without major renovations. The article highlights the importance of matching the handle’s spacing (typically in multiples of 32 mm) to ensure proper fit and ergonomics.