‘Beetlejuice vibes’ people scream as woman shows off her budget slow-reno
A cash-savvy mom has wowed audiences with her epic ‘Beetlejuice’ home renovation on a budget.
Renovating your home can often cost you thousands of euros, but frugal mother Bea Maskery recently proved that it doesn’t have to. Her stunning glow-up is sure to inspire you.
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According to Bea, the family moved into their new home at the beginning of this year and spent several months creating more character.
Although they had been working on it since January and it was a time-consuming job, the DIYers managed to keep the costs down considerably. And the result was more than worth the wait and effort.
Going the popular way DIY on a Budget Official On her Facebook page, Bea surprised her fellow members by sharing photos of their home before and after the fantastic, slow renovation.
When the handywoman first moved into the house, the rooms were fairly simple. The living room, for example, had neutral white walls, a few framed pictures on the wall, a large sofa, and a rug in the middle.
The kitchen, while clean, was still quite dull and sad, with a black tiled floor, plain white cabinets and a tiled backsplash in the same colour.
The overall aesthetic wasn’t much different in the bedroom, which featured a leather armchair, a soft gray rug, and a small desk.
With a little creativity and artistic vision, Bea managed to give the boring rooms a completely new look, which amazed Facebook users.
The once white walls were replaced with a funky black and white theme and the living room was also filled with lots of decorations and picture frames.
The ‘spooky’ makeover – perfect for the upcoming Halloween season – also involved Bea trading in the old, plain sofa for a chic, black version.
The kitchen also underwent a huge metamorphosis: the boring cabinets now shine in turquoise, a beautiful contrast with the black tiles.
According to Bea, who also has a beautiful clock hung above the stove, she stole the beautiful paint from Dunelm.
Other DIYers can try a small sample pot of the beautiful colour for just £3, or buy a 5 litre pot for £32.
The black theme continued into the bedroom, which now featured a comfortable bed with black bedding, a matching headboard and two floating shelves decorated with plants, books and other items.
10 DIY Tricks for Less Than £1 Each
These simple and affordable DIY tricks 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 in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled tin planters:
Clean and paint empty cans so you can use them 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 your own phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
Homemade lip scrub:
Mix 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 create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for the finishing touch.
Decorative Mason jars:
Paint or decorate old preserving jars and use them 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 herb pots:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or the refrigerator for easy storage of herbs.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares from old corkboard 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 to clean surfaces in your home.
Bea shared the sensational glow-up, writing: Finally, after months of slowly decorating, we are ALMOST finished with our house, which we moved into in January.
”Everything was done within a limited budget (that’s why it took so long).
”The pre-move photos are from the previous tenant and we have a lot more stuff than they did!
”So we had to cram it all in, and our son is moving into his sister’s room soon, so we can finish our bedroom then!”
The enormous metamorphosis has clearly made an impression on many: almost 600 people liked the post and dozens responded en masse with compliments for Bea.
Someone wrote: “I think your house is beautiful.”
Another compared the black-and-white film to a cult classic now in theaters.
”Beetlejuice vibe.”
“It looks amazing, well done,” said a third.
“This looks amazing. I didn’t think I would like a striped wall but this looks great,” said one Facebook member.
