I transformed my toilet for £80 with Temu Buys and there was no drilling involved
A THRIFT woman has wowed social media users with her incredible bathroom glow-up for a bargain price. She paid less than £80 for the project.
Facebook user Leanne Martin took on the popular DIY on a Budget Official page to share stunning photos of the renovation of the rented property.
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The DIY fanatic explained in the post: ”I live in a private rental house with a wonderful landlady who lets me do anything, as long as it’s tasteful!
“I’ve always hated the bathroom, but finally I took the plunge and added a bit of color!”
The original bathroom, which was also quite small, had simple white walls, a small sink with a colorful blue splash, and a simple white bath.
But rather than spending a fortune, the average cost of a makeover can be between £2,000 and £4, experts have said – Leanne worked with what she had.
Armed with inspiration and creativity, the financially savvy woman transformed the bathroom from drab to fantastic, using only Temu bargains.
One of the rooms she tackled was the white walls, which Leanne covered with a beautiful wallpaper featuring stunning floral patterns.
Other affordable purchases included a bath mat, a toilet roll holder, a toilet roll hammock, corner shelves, a shelf above the toilet and a towel holder. None of these required drilling, she said.
While placing his order with the Chinese online giant, the customer also added ”handy little shower curtain holders to prevent water from running out of the shower” to the shopping cart.
”And the corner cabinet is actually a bread box, also from Temu, because I couldn’t find a corner cabinet I liked!” she chuckled in the caption.
“Most of the stuff is from Temu! And it was all under £80!”
The massive makeover has since taken the popular page, which has 2.2 million frugal members, by storm.
One fan of the transformation said: “I absolutely love a decent landlord, we have one now. Looks fantastic.”
Another chimed in: “So incredibly proud of you Leanne. You are truly a talented and extremely capable young lady.
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.
“Well done, it looks great. I’m very proud of it.”
“I think that paper is beautiful, it looks good and is well made.”
Leanne responded to some of the comments and added that she had also used Jonstone paint, which she bought from Argos.
The paint, she said, is ‘on sale at the moment’ and cost her just £18 for a tin which was ‘easy to use’.
”Great coverage and the smell wasn’t strong at all. One can will give you 3 coats.”
