My girls finally have their own bedrooms after I split their space in 2 using a cheap Ikea buy that doubles as storage
But one mum has cracked the code with her simple Ikea hack which she used to turn one bedroom into two for her daughters.
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Posting on the TikTok account @stayweird_cosmetics, the mum showed off her savvy DIY trick that saved her a fortune.
"All I've used is two 4x4 Kallax units and two 2x2 Kallax units to go on top," she explained.
"Then we've added plyboard cut to size at B&Q to make it private on each side so they can't see through to each other," the mum added in the viral clip, which currently has 1.4 million views.
So how exactly does the hack work?
The Ikea units were placed in the middle of the room to create a handy divide for the girls.
The Kallax units also have the added bonus of being shelves, meaning they also got plenty of extra storage and didn't have to fight over space.
The large Kallax unit is priced at £99, whilst the smaller ones are just £29, meaning the mum's hack worked out at just £256, plus the plywood.
Although the mum admitted the room transformation wasn't quite finished, the bulk of the work was done - and fellow DIY fans were impressed.
One person commented: "What an idea! You've just saved me hundreds to split my boys' room! Yes girl!"
"I needed this inspiration for my girls," a second wrote.
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And a third chimed in: "I think this is the only split room I've seen that's actually done equally and each kid gets a window, lol."
"That's exactly how mine and my sister's room is divided," someone else noted.
The handy hack isn't the only DIY solution you can use to improve your home though, building expert and Checkatrade member Andy Kille has previously tips on how to Do It Right.
DO YOUR PREP: Whether you are tiling, decorating, putting up shelving or assembling furniture, always prepare properly. Measure up and have the right tools, fixings and materials to hand.
That way you won't make mistakes by rushing, or waste time going back for more supplies.
GET TOOLED UP: Using the right gear can make or break a task. While value is important, saving money by using incorrect materials could end up costing more in the long run.
ALLOW TIME: A proper schedule can be key to completing a project over a long weekend.
DIY-ers often overlook one crucial 'step' in the task, resulting in jobs taking longer than needed.
A classic example is forgetting that gaps, cracks and dents need to be filled and sanded before painting.
KNOW YOUR LIMITS: If you aren't sure about a job, call the experts.
gas, electricity or anything structural.
'Mismanaged, these projects can cause extensive damage and even land you in hospital.'
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