I got my son to transform my living room with B&Q bargains – it was so cheap
A mum has wowed social media users with her ‘fantastic’ living room makeover, taking advantage of bargains from Amazon and B&Q.
Melanie Frizzel showed on Facebook that you don’t have to spend a fortune to give your home a makeover.
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According to the financially savvy mum, who works at Sainsbury’s, her handy son completely transformed their living room by building and installing a media wall.
Adding a media wall can significantly improve the overall aesthetics and functionality of your living space.
A media wall integrates your TV, storage space and other components into a stylish and elegant focal point, instantly making the room more visually appealing.
As reported by My BuilderThe cost of a media wall in the UK ranges on average from £500 to a staggering £4,000, with most homeowners spending around £1,500 to £2,500 on materials and installation.
However, to keep costs as low as possible, Melanie and her son spent only a fraction of the price.
Sharing the epic glow-up on the DIY on a Budget Official On the page, the mother said: “My son kindly built us a media wall, he absolutely loves it.”
She also gave the total costs, which included wood for £72, a fireplace from homeware store B&Q for £169 and lamps from Amazon for an affordable £27.
The project also included the use of drywall, which the family already had, further reducing the final cost.
After the talented DIYer assembled the wood, he attached it to the old wall, then added drywall.
Once complete, the giant TV screen was placed just above the chic fireplace, with several empty spaces around it, which were then filled with cute decorations, such as mini planters and silver hearts.
The stunning transformation has since taken the social media platform by storm, amassing nearly 3,000 likes so far.
Hundreds of group members responded en masse to the comments to praise the DIYer and tag their friends. They were clearly inspired to build a media wall themselves.
“It looks fantastic,” one fan marveled at the stunning living room.
Another joined in the conversation, writing: “Wow, it looks amazing!
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.
“I got over 3 grand for the same thing! Good job son.”
“Isn’t this amazing?” Someone else couldn’t contain their excitement about the makeover.
“Your son did an amazing job! Well done,” one Facebook user added.
