I gave my boring newbuild windows an instant face lift with an £11 Etsy buy – they add instant charm for cheap

Scottish Sun

25-07-2025

Plus, how to make your home look more expensive on a budget
PANE SAILING I gave my boring newbuild windows an instant face lift with an £11 Etsy buy – they add instant charm for cheap
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AN internet whizz has revealed how he instantly gave his windows a face lift using an £11 Etsy buy.
Drew Scott, founder of decor store Lone Fox, shared how mullions are an affordable way to 'add charm to modern windows.'
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Drew Scott shared how mullions are a great way to transform your windows
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He claims they add 'charm' to modern windows
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On his @lonefoxhome account, he showed how his kitchen windows looked rather plain before his DIY transformation.
He decided to add window mullions, which were traditionally vertical, horizontal, or diagonal supports for panes of glass, but now are often decorative.
Drew shared: 'Was cleaning the windows today and forgot how much I LOVEEE the addition of mullions.
'They are essentially cut for the inside of your window to give the look of panes!
'An affordable way to add charm to more modern windows!
'They are a laser cut wood! I found them on Etsy.'
He showed his window before and after adding the diagonal mullions and people were amazed at the difference.
Many people were quick to chime in on the clip, which has racked up over 10,000 likes.
One said: 'wow wow wooow I love it!!!!!'
Another added: 'I literally would have never thought of this!'
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And a third commented: 'I love the diamond pattern.'
HOME FACE LIFT
With a growing number of Britons searching for ways to make their properties look more expensive without breaking the bank, an interior guru revealed how you can turn your home from drab to fab with just a few inexpensive steps.
With numerous A-listers giving fans behind-the-scenes peeks at their lavish homes on social media, it's no surprise that homeowners are seeking out ways to make their homes appear more expensive without breaking the bank.
In fact, Google searches for 'make home look expensive' have shot up by 110 per cent in the last three months, whilst 'affordable decor' has seen an increase of 34 per cent in the last month.
Sophie Clemson, interior designer at The Living House, teamed up with Not On The High Street, and shared her top inexpensive trick to make your home look posher.
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An interior expert has shared some simple, easy tweaks to making your home look more expensive on a budget
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Sophie suggests going oversized with furnishings and decor to make a statement.
The interior professional explained: 'Go large with your rugs to make your home look more expensive.
'You can find oversized rugs from high street brands that won't break the bank.
'For your living room, choose a rug that's big enough to fit under the front feet of the sofa, this helps to anchor the space.
'If your rug is too small and floats in the middle of the room, it won't add much and may even make the space feel smaller by drawing the eye inward.'
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Zoopla shared a list of upgrades that will instantly add value to your home. Loft conversion - increase of 15% Off-street parking - adds £50,000 to property price New kitchen - increase of 15% Garage conversion - increase of 15% Cellar or basement conversion - increase of 10-15% Open plan living space - increase of 3-5% New bathroom - increase of 3-5%
If you want to instantly give your lounge a facelift, you should pay attention to your cushions.
Sophie said: 'You don't have to spend a fortune on cushions to make them look expensive.
'Simply swapping out the polyester cushion insert for a feather filled insert will instantly make your cushions look fuller and more luxurious.'
Anna Ross, at Not On The High Street, added: 'Limp and lifeless cushions will instantly cheapen your space.
'You can purchase feather filled pillow inserts for as little as £2, making this a quick, easy and affordable swap that has a big pay off.'