USING a bunk bed in your bathroom may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re renovating a bathroom yourself.
But Maryam Maryam, a woman with a flair for money, recently did just that, and her spectacular glow-up has left Facebook users in awe.
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Sharing stunning before and after photos on the popular DIY on a Budget Official On the page, Maryam shared that she spent just £40 in total on transforming her downstairs toilet.
The original toilet, which she showed in the mailwas beautiful and tidy from the start, with simple white walls, one of which had wood-print wallpaper, an orchid on a sheer shelf and dark blinds with gemstone details.
While the overall aesthetic was fantastic, Maryam decided she wanted to spice it up a bit and add some character by going all out with the trendy palm tree look.
First, the DIY enthusiast found a fabric inspired by the Swiss cheese plant. She transformed the old blinds with it. She neatly attached the fabric with a needle and some string.
With that done, it was time to create an accent wall. Instead of spending a fortune on off-the-shelf molding, the budget-conscious woman made use of an old bunk bed.
After measuring the planks, she nailed them to the wall near the toilet and small sink, giving it a more rectangular shape.
After attaching the bunk bed parts to the wall, she painted the area a beautiful dark green color, then added a gorgeous gold wallpaper between the planks.
The existing chandelier was also completely renewed and given a new look. Maryam matched the jungle theme and attached fake leaves. A number of crystals were retained for a more glamorous look.
The DIY enthusiast was delighted with the amazing transformation, saying: “My downstairs toilet cost about £40 in total. I love it.
“I got such mixed reactions from friends and family that I was hesitant to post it,” she bravely admitted.
While her friends and family may not have been fans of the glow-up, social media users were in love with it and praised Maryam en masse for her creativity.
“OMG I love it especially the light shade,” wrote one page member.
Someone else added: “I was looking through the pictures and thought to myself I’m not that crazy about the light shade but when I saw it all together I thought it looked amazing! Well done.”
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Another agreed, writing, “I love the wallpaper in the wainscoting!”
After taking the internet by storm, Maryam also discussed the cost of the DIY project.
”[£40] that was for the paint, paintings, mats and towels, artificial plants and wood glue.
”I had all the decorative tassels and such, the wood came from the slats of a bunk bed, the lampshade was made from artificial plants and the mirror was found at the local recycling centre when I was dumping old carpets.”
The handy woman didn’t stop there: Maryam later announced that she would soon be renovating her garage and social media users are already looking forward to seeing the stunning results.
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