I transformed my hallway with a £12 purchase – it looks like wainscoting
Do you want to renovate your home, but you don’t have the time to redecorate it and you don’t want to spend money on it?
Well, you could do what this woman did and transform your space for less, and it’s very renter-friendly too.
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Lois Katherine from Birmingham gave her hallways a makeover for just £12, and in no time at all.
She shared on TikTok how exactly she did it, and her viral video inspired people to do the same at home.
The mum bought the self-adhesive wallpaper from the TikTok store for just £11.30 – and she even had some left over.
The DIYer explained that she knew she had to try the trend after seeing other people doing the same thing on social media, so she took the plunge and placed her order.
The wallpaper comes in three different colors: black, gray and white, she noted.
“This was super thick and not thin and cheap looking. You just cut and peel it to size,” she said.
The wallpapering was easier than you might think, and Lois did it all by herself.
She started by applying one sheet behind the console table in her entryway, and when she was happy with the result, she added another sheet for some extra definition.
This bargain-hunting option is designed to look just like fancy wainscoting, but unlike the real thing, it’s inexpensive and easy to remove if you’re renting a home.
Lois did the same with two sheets of the self-adhesive design on the adjacent wall and the result looked stunning.
“Look at the difference, for less than £12,” the mother enthused on TikTok.
And she wasn’t the only one impressed with her handiwork, others also responded en masse in the comments to praise the transformation.
Someone said, “It looks beautiful, but can you see all the imperfections on the wall underneath?”
But Lois assured that the wallpaper is thick enough to hide any bumps and imperfections on your walls.
“This looks beautiful. I bought the same paper and I love the woody feel of it,” wrote a second.
“You make it look way too easy,” said another.
And someone else said, “How beautiful, well done.”
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.
