I've transformed my garden stairs on a budget – now people say they ‘give holiday vibes' and look ‘very Mediterranean'
STAIR-CATION STYLE I've transformed my garden stairs on a budget – now people say they 'give holiday vibes' and look 'very Mediterranean'
A DIY enthusiast has given her garden a mega makeover without breaking the bank - and it's all thanks to her impressive stair transformation.
Emma, a 40-year-old gardening fan who is currently on a mission to transform her home, was able to add style to her outside space, whilst staying on a budget.
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A savvy woman has totally transformed her garden, whilst keeping costs low
Credit: tiktok@inmygardeningera2025
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Emma, 40, has not only added a unique feel to her outside space, but many have said it gives "holiday vibes" too
Credit: tiktok@inmygardeningera2025
Not only are her garden stairs now incredibly eye-catching, but people have said her outside area 'gives holiday vibes' and looks 'very Mediterranean.'
So if you're on a mission to bring a new lease of life to your property, you'll need to listen up and take notes.
The content creator, who is from Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales, took to social media to share a before, during and after look at her painted steps, leaving many totally stunned.
Emma demonstrated how she ensured her once grubby stairs looked gorgeous, as she wrote: 'I've totally transformed these garden steps on a budget!'
To kick off the overhaul, Emma began by giving the stairs a deep clean.
After she jet washed the stairs, she then used a HQC Premium Paint, which you can buy from B&Q.
She claimed that the 'first coat went on lovely' and after this, she used an orange paint to create her very own stencils.
Emma created sunflower stencils and then used sponge stencils to add a beautiful mosaic tile effect on the steps.
The DIY fan added the stencils 'on each step' and we think it looks fabulous.
Thrilled with her simple but effective makeover, the savvy woman beamed: 'Here is the after! I've totally transformed this area on a budget!'
'I was quoted £10,000 for a garden renovation but did it MYSELF for £1,000 using ChatGPT to show my kids what single mums can do'
Emma later confirmed that from start to finish, her project took her four days.
She acknowledged that the longest waiting time was the white coats of paint as the stairs needed two coats.
DIY fans react
Emma's TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @inmygardeningera2025, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 194,700 views.
Not only this, but it's also amassed 4,055 likes and 347 comments.
It's giving Santorini vibes
TikTok user
DIY fans were gobsmacked by Emma's stunning garden project and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this.
One person said: 'Looks lovely, takes me away to Greece.'
Another added: 'Ohhh I love that!! Gives me holiday vibes! Very pretty.'
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A third commented: 'You have the patience of a saint! Worth the wait and hard work looks fab.'
Not only this, but someone else chimed in and beamed: 'Very Mediterranean...looks lovely, you have a lot of patience. Good job!!'
Similar to this, one woman gushed: 'It's giving Santorini vibes.'
I've totally transformed this area on a budget!
Emma
Meanwhile, one user asked: 'Did you seal it to stop it wearing?'
To this, Emma wrote back and confirmed: 'Not yet, that's next on my list.'
At the same time, one user wrote: 'Cute...but unfortunately, it's not going to last...unless you are not planning to step on them...but even then, the rain will make them green…experience talking…'
However, in response, Emma responded and penned: 'I'm not expecting them to stay perfect, I'll probably end up painting them every year with a different design.'
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