I gave my baby the fanciest looking nursery for £50 thanks to cheap Homebase buys – it was easy with no cutting involved
A SAVVY mum has revealed how she transformed her baby's nursery on a budget - and it's all thanks to DIY panelling.
So if you want to add style to your space but are on a tight budget and don't have an endless amount of cash to splash, then you're sure to be pleased when you see this jaw-dropping bedroom transformation.
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A DIY enthusiast has shared how she and her partner transformed their daughter's nursery without breaking the bank
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Using bargain buys from Homebase, Katie was able to add style to the space - and many think it looks "amazing"
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And don't worry if you're a total beginner and are not a
Posting on social media, Katie, a mother from the UK, gave her followers a before, during and after look at her baby Immie's
Alongside the short clip, the content creator penned: 'How we
Not only this, but Katie then added: 'We picked up the boards from Homebase.
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'They were pre-cut so it made it super easy!'
What was once a totally plain wall, has since been given a total overhaul with
In Katie's video, viewers saw her partner stick down the panel boards to their daughter's nursery wall.
The
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It secures easily to walls with glue, nails or screws and fits with multiple kits for longer runs.
According to the online listing, the
I wasn't going to shell out £80 on panelling kits so found a way to get the wood I needed for £24
Not only will these panel kids 'add character' to bedrooms and lounges, but they will also 'help you create the perfect finish in any space'.
Whilst the kits were once priced at £34, they have since been slashed down to £28, making them perfect for those on a budget.
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Katie, who has two children under the age of two, later confirmed that she completed the panelling with a lick of Dulux
As well as this, she then painted the top of the wall with the Dulux paint Pure Brilliant White.
Additionally, Katie accessorised the space with a cot from IKEA, an Asda teddy bear and cute wall art.
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The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @
Insane!
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Not only this, but it's also amassed 20,300 likes, 165 comments, 6,322 saves and 3,713 shares.
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Another added: 'How beautiful!'
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