ARE you looking to spruce up your home on a budget – but don’t know where to start?
One cash-savvy woman has left people with their jaws on the floor after sharing how she did up her dull bathroom on the cheap, using purse-friendly B&Q and Dunelm bargains.
One DIY fan left people totally gobsmacked with her epic bathroom makeover[/caption]
Naomi achieved the jaw-dropping results thanks to affordable Dunelm and B&Q bargains[/caption]
Naomi Davidson took to Facebook, where she shared the breakdown of costs for her epic bathroom makeover – and also gave others some major inspiration.
Before transforming the loo, Naomi’s bathroom was rather plain, featuring cream walls, a small sink and basic wooden flooring.
However, with the help of affordable items from popular retailers she managed to give it a totally brand new look – and the web users are going wild.
As well as painting the walls in a lush dark green colour – which cost her just £38 at B&Q – Naomi also added the trendy panelling detail on the sides.
The DIY fan, who paid £23 for 9mm 8×4 sheets and had them cut into 2-inch strips, added that the ”local timber merchants will be around the same” – and they will also ”cut it for you”.
To attach the strips to the walls, the savvy Facebook user didn’t use any nails and instead revealed that a £3.50 glue from B&Q worked just fine.
The fabulous flooring, which boasted a stunning geometrical print, set her back just £50, she said in the post.
Naomi went on: ”Coving was most expensive but I felt it was worth the money at £55 at B&Q, corners come ready made.”
To make the loo look even better, the DIY fan also added gorgeous beige wallpaper with a bird design – this cost her £20 per roll.
She said: ”And I treated myself to the hooks for towels and toilet roll holder from Dunelm.
”I really wanted this bathroom nice as it’s the one down stairs in my hall way,” Naomi told social media users, who were amazed by the epic glow-up.
‘It all looks wonderful’
Since being posted online, the transformation has taken Facebook by storm, racking up close to 950 likes in just one day.
More than 180 people flooded to comments to praise Naomi, with one writing: ”It may have ‘been done on the cheap’ but looks expensive, it all looks wonderful.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
”I like the touches with the robe, towel, loo roll holders.”
Another chimed in: ”That brilliant and fab idea painting wall before panels go up!”
Someone else was lost for words, writing: ”It is absolutely beautiful. You should be so proud of yourself. Just gorgeous!”
”Omg that’s amazing hun,” a fourth added.
”Was all set to hate this with its dark colours but then you put that paper in the mix and it’s beautiful,” a member of the DIY On A Budget Official said.
