I live in social housing, but no one can see it – people are so ‘jealous’
A DIY enthusiast shared that she lives in social housing, but that no one will ever notice thanks to the stylish makeover.
Celene Francis, 25, a single mother who lives with her young daughter in a two-bedroom house in Rotherham, has completely transformed her social housing, all on a shoestring budget.
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Because there was not much money left, the student became a midwife and spiritual counselor health A care worker shared how she gave her home a stylish transformation for little money, leaving many amazed.
So if you want to give your home a total transformation, then this is definitely something you should check out.
The clever mom used social media to show her followers a before and after look at her home.
Alongside the short clip, Celene, who is currently pregnant with her second child, wrote: “POV: When you live in social housing but no one can see.”
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At the beginning of the video, Celene shows her house before the renovation.
There was an urgent need for something DLC time – no carpet or flooring, with paint peeling off the walls and clutter everywhere.
But thanks to cheap purchases on the high street, Celene has given her home a fresh look new lookwithout it costing the bank.
The hallway has been transformed from drab to fantastic – with a new floor, a lick of paint and some stylish accessories.
She also used wooden slatted planks from B&Q to give the space a unique look.
In addition, her living room is now complete with a chic sofa and beautiful wainscoting.
The wainscoting is also found in her bedroom. She is dressed in beige, cream and grey, and cheap bedding from B&M.
Celene confirmed that she bought the lamp and light in her bedroom from Ikea and her sofa from Snug.
She also said that for the accessories in her home she made all kinds of cheap purchases at B&M, Dunelm and Amazon.
How can I get social housing?
To apply for social housing, you must complete an application form and submit it to your municipality.
To find your municipality, you can simply use the municipality finder on the government website.
Once you have access to your municipality’s website, you will find guidelines there for completing your application.
After you register, you will likely be placed on a waiting list.
Please note that even if you are placed on the waiting list, this does not guarantee an offer of social housing.
Your local authority can also advise you on how to continue living in your current home and resolve any issues, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
You are eligible for application for social housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK, provided you have not recently lived abroad.
Each municipality has its own local rules about who is eligible to be placed on the housing list for its area, but these rules are based on a system of ‘points’ or ‘bands’.
For example, you will probably be the first to be offered a home if you:
- are homeless
- living in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition that is aggravated by your current home
- trying to escape domestic violence
Once you are high enough on the municipality’s waiting list, you will be contacted as soon as a home becomes available.
In some municipalities you can submit an application from the age of 18, in other municipalities you can submit an application from the age of 16.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
You will be allocated social housing through a points system. Depending on your housing needs, you may be given low priority.
Once you are high enough on the waiting list, the municipality will contact you about available housing.
There is no limit to how long you will be on the waiting list.
SOCIAL MEDIA USERS BEAM
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @61thetown hallhas clearly caused quite a stir, as the video has already been viewed 27,900 times in just three days.
Social media users were impressed with Celene’s beautiful home, with many taking to the comments en masse.
It doesn’t matter if it’s social housing, it’s your home and it’s beautiful
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Someone said: “I love the layout and size of this house, a little jealous.”
Another added: “I started renovating my house again yesterday and it’s so exhausting! Pages like this give me the inspiration I need to keep going so thanks for sharing.”
Rules for transforming your town hall
According to GovernorThe type of improvements you can make to your municipal property depends on the type of lease you have.
New tenants are generally only allowed to make minor improvements, such as renovating the interior.
If you are a secure tenant, you have the right to make improvements to your property. These include:
- installing a new bathroom or kitchen
- build an extension
- placing a garden shed or greenhouse
- installing a new gas fireplace or fireplace
- cavity wall insulation
- redecorating the exterior of a house
- installing an antenna or satellite dish
You may need written permission from your municipality for the work you are carrying out. Contact your municipality if you are not sure.
A third commented: “You have a beautiful home.”
While someone else said: “It doesn’t matter if it’s social housing, it’s your home and it’s beautiful.”
Meanwhile, another simply shared: “Beautiful.”
CELENE’S BUDGET DIY
Celene previously told Fabulous that she regularly shops at high street chains such as B&M, The Range and Home Bargains and that watching YouTube videos has helped her give her home a stunning upgrade without it costing her a lot of money.
She explained: “I’ve done all sorts of odd jobs. I’ve painted the kitchen cabinets, got new handles and painted the tiles.
I have watched a lot of YouTube videos, but I have always had a passion for DIY, interior design and doing things myself
Celene Francis
“Of course I laid the floor and only laminate and carpets. On the stairs I put a runner and only used what was left of my carpet.
“I did all the jobs myself, including installing the stair rods and all the painting.
“I watched a lot of YouTube videos, but I’ve always had a passion for DIY, interior design and doing things myself.”
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Celene also shared that as a single mother she tries to save money as much as possible, which is why she bought a lot of her furniture from budget stores.
She added: “I like to live on a budget and especially at this time I don’t have a lot of money to spare.
“I’ve been doing everything gradually and I don’t really go out or drink [alcohol] So when I have money left over, I buy things for the house.
“I mainly shop at The Range, B&M, Home Bargains and IKEA. But my favourite store is B&M. I love B&M.
“As soon as something is trendy, B&M has it right away. I think B&M is great.”
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