I couldn't afford a stair runner so used £4 Shein floor mats to get the same look – they're bouncy, soft & look amazing

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14-05-2025

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A WOMAN has revealed that she couldn't afford to splash the cash on a posh stair runner, so came up with a savvy solution.
Kelly Marie, a DIY fan from the UK, was able to add some glamour to her stairs thanks to £4 floor mats from Shein.
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A DIY fan has revealed that rather than splashing the cash on a posh stair runner, she used £4 floor mats from Shein to add style to her space
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Kelly Marie has left many open-mouthed with her glamorous idea, but not everyone is convinced
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What were intended to be rectangular anti-slip carpets to glam up a kitchen, have now been used to transform Kelly's stairs - and many have been left very impressed with the cheap and cheerful DIY transformation.
Eager to show off her gorgeous stair overhaul, Kelly took to social media to give DIY enthusiasts a close-up look at her home's affordable makeover.
Posting on BARGAIN LOVERS Poundland, Home Bargains, B&M, Primark, The Range & More, a public Facebook group with 819,300 members, Kelly uploaded snaps of her stairs, which have been decorated with the black bohemian pattern kitchen floor mats, which are available to order online now for just £4 from Shein.
Alongside her post, Kelly beamed: 'Really wanted the stair runner but it was so expensive.'
Eager for a more purse-friendly solution, she continued: 'So me and Shein did it for a little over £30 and I absolutely love it..'
Kelly then added: 'I do have the underlay from the old carpet under it.. just cut to size so it's super bouncy and soft.'
The savvy woman confirmed that she bought three packs of the floor mats and used carpet tacks to stick them down.
Rather than splashing the cash on getting a professional in to do the job, Kelly has been able to transform her pad herself, without breaking the bank.
We think Kelly's stair transformation is incredibly impressive - and for just £30, it's a great idea for those on a budget.
Kelly's DIY post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly amassed 326 likes and 100 comments.
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Social media users were stunned by Kelly's stair makeover and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this.
One person said: 'Looks amazing, well done.'
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Another added: 'Wow....that is gorgeous.'
A third commented: 'Wow, that's beautiful.'
It's very obviously Shein by its poor quality and very clearly laid by an amateur
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Meanwhile, someone else chimed in and simply penned: 'LOVE!'
However, at the same time, not everyone was as kind, as one user slammed: 'It won't last two minutes.'
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But to this, Kelly responded and penned: 'Time will tell.'
Not only this, but another mean user wrote: 'Hmmm, it's very obviously Shein by its poor quality and very clearly laid by an amateur.'
Clearly unbothered by the rude remark, Kelly wrote back and confidently snapped: 'Obviously... I ain't a carpet fitter, but your one comment does not compare to the many good ones! So I take that.'
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