I hated my living room – until I made it look ‘completely different’ with B&M purchases
A woman has amazed social media users with her stunning living room makeover for a bargain price.
Facebook user Kelly Marie explained that she grew to hate her living room so much that she was afraid to enter it for months after she repainted it one day.
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”Yesterday I woke up feeling deathly ill because it was cold in my living room all the time.
”A year ago I decided to ditch the grey and go for blue, and from the moment I did I regretted it.
“I haven’t been here in eight months,” she told the 2.2 million other members of the DIY on a Budget Official page.
Determined to give it a completely new look without spending a fortune, the financially savvy woman decided to visit various home furnishings stores in search of bargains.
In addition to visiting Home Bargains and competitor B&M, Kelly ordered a macramé wall decoration from online retailer Amazon.
Thanks to the spectacular glow-up, the walls went from dark blue to a cozy cream color. The jungle wallpaper at the bottom was also removed.
During the makeover, Kelly also removed the family photos on the wall and replaced them with beautiful hanging potted plants and other decorations.
The navy blue carpet in the middle, with a white coffee table on it, was replaced with a soft light gray one and a more modern wooden table with scented sticks.
While Kelly previously had a wallpaper with leaves, the interior design enthusiast decided to use real plants. This immediately makes the room look more welcoming and modern.
According to the woman, it took three coats of paint to remove the blue color, but it was well worth the effort.
Kelly wrote in the now viral post: ”I went to hardware stores and supermarkets for almost everything, even the paint.
“The only thing I bought online was the macrame wall hanging. This is from Amazon.
”And now it is fresh, warm and above all cozy.
“I’ve been sitting here watching TV all day and I love the end result.”
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.
Since the post was shared on the popular page, it has gone viral online, garnering over 2,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
People couldn’t believe the difference and wrote: “It looks like a completely new room!”
Another agreed, adding: “100% better, well done.”
Someone else praised Kelly, saying, “100 times better! Enjoy.”
“That looks so much better and brighter,” said a fourth.
