I turned my small balcony into a slice of heaven with £7 grass rolls & £5 hanging baskets from B&M
BARGAIN FINDS I turned my small balcony into a slice of heaven with £7 grass rolls & £5 hanging baskets from B&M
A WOMAN has shared how she transformed her balcony into a 'slice of heaven' with some B&M bargains starting from just £5.
The homeowner shared how she wanted to improve the look of her outdoor terrace, and managed to achieve this with some purse-friendly outdoor bits.
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A bargain hunter shared the stunning outdoor space she created with mainly B&M items
Credit: Facebook / Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group
One of the first items she purchased was an extra large rug from B&M which had been reduced to £18.
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She then picked up a pergola, which was £90 down from £150 - and added two sets of solar lights that she got paid £30 for.
To add a pop of colour and nature, she forked out for hanging baskets for £5 each, and she also snapped up a corner lamp and table for £30 from The Range.
Another thing she did was to add fake grass to the floor, which she got reduced in B&M for just £7, and put fake Wisteria from Amazon around the walls.
Although she got it last year, she said it was around the 'end of August' so you should watch out to see if it gets reduced this year too.
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Although she said it 'might not be classed as a bargain to some', many people were impressed with the terrace transformation.
People were quick to comment on the post, which had been shared to the Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group.
One person wrote: 'It looks gorgeous, a nice slice of heaven.'
Another added: 'Looks lovely.'
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Meanwhile a third commented: 'Absolutely fab. Lovely set-up.'
Amy Childs reveals HUGE garden and pool so posh it looks like a hotel spa
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The space look gorgeous lit up at night
Credit: Facebook / Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group
CHEAP GARDEN RENO
Liv, who posts her money-saving hacks under @livloves, previously revealed four ways she gave her outdoor space a facelift on a budget.
One job that didn't cost a penny but had immediate results was to pressure-wash her patio tiles.
From looking dirty grey, Liv was able to change them to look gleaming and brand new.
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One way that Liv made a huge impact without spending too much money was to paint her shed to 'bring it back to life.'
With a simple lick of paint she was able to completely transform the look of the building.
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Liv shared how she transformed her garden on a budget
Credit: tiktok.com/@livloves
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The painted shed looked picture perfect
Credit: tiktok.com/@livloves
If you want to completely change the look of your garden, you may want to turn your attention to your fence.
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Liv painted her brown fence a striking black colour, and it instantly made her outdoor space look chic.
Liv's final tip was to add borders into your garden so that she could 'slowly add colourful plants' too.
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