I increased my council house with a £4 Ikea purchase – it makes the space seem bigger
A DIY enthusiast demonstrated the hack she used to raise her council house.
With the help of an inexpensive purchase from Ikea, she remodeled her hallway, making it look brighter and larger.
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In her viral videoTikTok user Natasha Lawson (@natashalawson20) showed her followers the end result of her hack.
Showing footage of the process, she explained that she wasn’t “striving for perfection” and just wanted “something better” than what she had.
Natasha used Frog Tape to measure the wall on either side of the corner of her hallway.
To fill the area, she bought mirrors from Ikeaavailable in packs of four for just €5.
She measured the area, used a level to align the mirrors and placed them 4 inches apart.
Before attaching the mirrors to the wall, she painted the spaces between them and waited five minutes for them to dry.
The TikToker told her followers that she didn’t want to waste paint on the area behind the mirrors.
Natasha then used glue to attach the mirrors to the wall, placing eight on each side of the corner.
She explained that using the paste instead of the stickers that came with the mirrors gave her the freedom to adjust the mirrors after they touched the wall.
“If you put them on a black background, the effect is honestly just unreal,” she told her audience.
“Look how nice that looks, you can style it so many ways.”
She added that the completed project looked “much neater” than she expected.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the DIY hack in the comments section.
“I love it!! Looks so smart!! Well done,” wrote one impressed TikTok user.
“Great job, looks great well done,” said another viewer.
10 DIY hacks for less than £1 each
These easy and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative and save money at the same time
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 house smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Planters:
Clean and paint empty tins 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 make a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY lip scrub:
Combine sugar and a little honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalized Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to make unique bookmarks. Make a hole at the top and add a ribbon for the finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers or candle holders.
Simple cable organizer:
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 plate or refrigerator so you can easily access the spices.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares from old pinboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to make your own 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 did this in my hallway, and I’m bad at math, but in the end it looks beautiful,” said a third person.
“You should be very proud of yourself, it looks great,” said another follower.
“I love it!! I hope you’re proud of yourself, you did a great job!” agreed with one commenter.
Another person wrote that they “definitely took inspiration from this.”
“It looks beautiful!!! It’s inspiring,” said another TikTok user.
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