I transformed my tot's boxroom into a circus-themed space for £8 – people are amazed when they see what it looks like

The Irish Sun

7 days ago

A THRIFTY mum has left people open-mouthed after sharing her daughter's epic bedroom makeover on a budget.
Ana J Dacre
took to Facebook to post snaps of the jaw-dropping
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Before the epic makeover, the room was pretty simple and featured a bed, white walls and a bedside table
Credit: FACEBOOK/DIY ON A BUDGET
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But thanks to a £8 Facebook Marketplace bargain and loads of upcycling, the DIY-loving mum managed to turn it upside down
Credit: FACEBOOK/DIY ON A BUDGET
So if you're looking for some inspiration for your tot's bedroom - or even your own - you've come to the right place.
Before the stunning glow-up, the toddler's room was very plain, featuring just a a bed, light walls, a mini bedside table and a lamp.
But thanks to a
Now the walls boast a fun circus-themed wallpaper, a circus tent above the three-year-old's bed, as well as several circus-inspired decotations.
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Another new change was the huge pine bookcase which the mother had snapped up
To give it a more funky appearance that would fit the overall bright aesthetic, Ana changed the original colours to dark blue, as well as attached the
There were also plenty of drums, a huge array of prints, books and more - and judging by the snaps online the little girl has approved the glow-up.
Ana wrote in the caption: ''Hi everyone,I just wanted to show you my 3y old daughters circus themed bedroom...
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''It's not 100% finished yet as after the move we struggle to find all the bits and pieces haha but it started lookin' good...
''Lamp,circus tent, curtains and all furniture been hand made/upcycled by me.
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''Total cost for the room 8£ as I already had everything...and people told me not to hoard stuff,'' she chuckled.
'You've put a lot of work into that'
Since being shared in the popular
, the transformation has already taken the internet by storm
, winning the DIY fan more than 440 likes.
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Dozens of social media users flooded to comments, where one wrote: ''Absolutely stunning, so creative, love it .''
Another chimed in: ''You've put a lot of work into that, mits fab. Great find with the book care.''
A fellow mum said: ''I love it !! I once wanted to do my little one circus bedroom, he was born into the circus world, don't think I could of achieved anything like this.''
''Absolutely incredible I love it, wish I could get my creative mojo back,'' someone else commented.
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''Love this n love that it's vintage looking too wallpaper is amazing,'' another member of the popular page said.
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