I hated my living room & didn’t go in it for 8 months – I made it look ‘totally different’ with B&M & Amazon bargains
A WOMAN has left social media users open-mouthed with her epic living room makeover on the cheap.
Facebook user Kelly Marie explained that she had grown to hate her living room so much, she didn’t dare to go in it for several months after repainting it one day.
”Yesterday I woke up sick to death of my living room being cold all the time.
”A year ago I decided to get rid of the grey and went for blue and from the moment I did it I regretted it.
”I hadn’t sat in here for a good eight months,” she told the fellow 2.2million members of the DIY On A Budget Official page.
Determined to give it a brand new look without forking out a fortune, the cash-savvy woman decided to head to several home goods stores to snap up bargains.
As well as visiting Home Bargains and rival B&M, Kelly ordered a macrame wall hanging art from the online retailer Amazon.
The epic glow-up saw walls go from dark blue to a cosy cream colour, as well as getting rid of the jungle-themed wallpaper at the bottom.
During the makeover process, Kelly also ditched the family photos on the wall and replaced them with gorgeous hanging plants in pots and other decor.
The navy rug in the middle, complete with a white coffee table on top, was replaced a fluffy light grey counterpart and a more modern wooden table and reed diffusers.
Where Kelly previously had a leafy wallpaper, the home interiors lover decided to get real plants, instantly making the room appear more welcoming and modern.
According to the woman, although it took a whopping three layers on paint to banish the blue, the effort was ”well worth it”.
Kelly wrote in the now-viral post: ”I went to home bargains and b&m for almost everything even the paint.
”Only thing that I got online was the macrame wall hanging this was from Amazon.
”And now it’s fresh warm and most of all cosy.
”I’ve sat in here watching tv all day and love the finished result.”
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Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom 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 it to clean surfaces around your home.
Since being shared on the popular page, the post has taken the internet by storm, racking up more than 2k likes in less than 24 hours.
One couldn’t believe the difference, writing: ”Looks like a totally new room!”
Another agreed, adding: ”100% better, well done you.”
Someone else praised Kelly, commenting: ”100 times better! Enjoy.”
”That’s looks so.much better and brighter,” a fourth chimed in.