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The Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I was sick of my plain bedroom so used an £18 B&Q buy to make a DIY panel wall – there's no cutting to size or drilling
A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her plain white bedroom a mega makeover without breaking the bank. So if your bedroom could do with an upgrade but your purse is feeling tighter than ever before, then you've come to the right place and will need to check this out. 2 Samantha Roobottom, a digital content creator from the UK, has revealed the £18 buy from B&Q that she used to turn her home from drab to fab. The brunette, who has 216,000 Instagram followers and often shares handy DIY tips and tricks online, recently uploaded a short clip revealing a before and after look thanks to the purse-friendly panelling kits. Alongside the post, Samantha confirmed: 'I used two of the B&Q £18 panelling kits plus two trim pieces which were £5 each (also B&Q).' Samantha then shared a step-by-step process of creating her DIY panel wall, which involved zero cutting it to size or drilling. Instead, Samantha simply attached the pre-cut MDF with 'no nails', filled in any gaps with filler and caulk and added a decorative trim for a polished look. Following this, she gave it a light sand and used an MDF primer. To complete the wall feature, she then gave it a lick of paint with Hardwick White by Farrow and Ball. Thrilled with her home's makeover, the influencer shared: 'It's made such a difference and I love the colour it's painted in. 'My biggest regret is not adding this sooner!' Not only this, but she also beamed: 'I love how the trim really finishes the top off - makes it feel so neat.' I saved £562 panelling over my damaged fireplace with DIY - a £38 paint made it really pop DIY fans react The short clip, which was posted under the username @ mrs_roobottom_home, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up 1.9 million views. Not only this but it's also amassed 8,260 likes and 291 comments. DIY fans eagerly raced to the comments to compliment Samantha's room overhaul, which many described as "beautiful". One person said: 'Love these kits, they're so good!!' Another added: 'Looks amazing and I love the colour.' A third commented: 'Love it!' Not only this, but someone else chimed in and wrote: 'Beautiful job.'
Scottish Sun
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I was sick of my plain bedroom so used an £18 B&Q buy to make a DIY panel wall – there's no cutting to size or drilling
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her plain white bedroom a mega makeover without breaking the bank. So if your bedroom could do with an upgrade but your purse is feeling tighter than ever before, then you've come to the right place and will need to check this out. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 A content creator has proudly revealed how she added style to her bedroom whilst staying on a budget Credit: Instagram/@mrs_roobottom_home 2 Samantha Roobottom shared step-by-step information of the process, leaving many totally stunned Credit: Instagram/@mrs_roobottom_home Samantha Roobottom, a digital content creator from the UK, has revealed the £18 buy from B&Q that she used to turn her home from drab to fab. The brunette, who has 216,000 Instagram followers and often shares handy DIY tips and tricks online, recently uploaded a short clip revealing a before and after look thanks to the purse-friendly panelling kits. Alongside the post, Samantha confirmed: 'I used two of the B&Q £18 panelling kits plus two trim pieces which were £5 each (also B&Q).' Samantha then shared a step-by-step process of creating her DIY panel wall, which involved zero cutting it to size or drilling. Instead, Samantha simply attached the pre-cut MDF with 'no nails', filled in any gaps with filler and caulk and added a decorative trim for a polished look. Following this, she gave it a light sand and used an MDF primer. To complete the wall feature, she then gave it a lick of paint with Hardwick White by Farrow and Ball. Thrilled with her home's makeover, the influencer shared: 'It's made such a difference and I love the colour it's painted in. 'My biggest regret is not adding this sooner!' Not only this, but she also beamed: 'I love how the trim really finishes the top off - makes it feel so neat.' I saved £562 panelling over my damaged fireplace with DIY - a £38 paint made it really pop DIY fans react The short clip, which was posted under the username @mrs_roobottom_home, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly gone viral and racked up 1.9 million views. Not only this but it's also amassed 8,260 likes and 291 comments. Looks amazing and I love the colour Instagram user DIY fans eagerly raced to the comments to compliment Samantha's room overhaul, which many described as "beautiful". One person said: 'Love these kits, they're so good!!' Eight Easy DIY Tips & Tricks The ultimate guide for homeowners and renters: DIY expert's lazy painting hack will make decorating your home much easier Save time and money with this easy DIY tiling hack to transform a room in under an hour Avoid these five mistakes in your next DIY project Transform your kitchen with this renter-friendly DIY hack Noisy neighbours? Here's how to soundproof a room DIY expert shared her favourite strategy for painting around glass without tape If you want to give your kitchen a fresh look, here's how to paint your kitchen cabinets Five tricks to spruce up every room in your home for less than £5 Another added: 'Looks amazing and I love the colour.' A third commented: 'Love it!' Not only this, but someone else chimed in and wrote: 'Beautiful job.' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Lidl's new Olaplex dupes are £50 cheaper & ‘transform hair in 4 washes' as shoppers say dry locks are now ‘soft & shiny'
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DRY strands, split ends, flyaways, frizziness and unrelenting tangling - they're all signs of damaged hair. And while some people spend hundreds - sometimes even thousands - on restoring their tresses, one woman has claimed that Lidl's latest haircare dupes will 'transform' brittle strands in just four washes. 2 One shopper couldn't "believe the condition' of her hair since using Lidl's Olaplex dupes Credit: Instagram/@mrs_roobottom_home 2 She picked up the Bond Repair No 1 shampoo and No 2 conditioner, which cost just £3.29 each Credit: Instagram/@mrs_roobottom_home Samantha Roobottom, a content creator, revealed in an Instagram reel that the budget supermarket's Olaplex dupes are worth their weight in gold. She picked up the Bond Repair No 1 shampoo and No 2 conditioner, which cost just £3.29 each. And once she'd taken them for a shower spin, Samantha deduced that they worked better than Olaplex's £28 original versions. 'I randomly picked this shampoo and conditioner up from Lidl and thought that it looked similar to the Olaplex ones,' she penned in the caption. 'Having been so happy with my dupe soaps and diffusers from there, I decided to give it a go - and oh my goodness. 'My dry hair has completely transformed in just four washes. 'I can't get over how soft, manageable and shiny it is! 'I don't want to gatekeep this - I want to scream it from the rooftops.' Samantha added that she 'can't believe the condition' of her hair. Both of the Lidl dupes cost £6.58 to buy together, while the Olaplex originals cost £56 to buy as a pair, meaning a saving of £49.42. Olaplex was originally a professional-only product used in salons during colour treatments - namely for those with bleach damage - which made it feel very exclusive. Over time, the brand expanded into retail, offering its products for at-home use. But with most products from the luxury brand's Bond Treatment System costing over £20, it wasn't long before affordable dupes started hitting the market. Other brands with Bond dupes are Aldi and Primark.
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Lidl's new Olaplex dupes are £50 cheaper & ‘transform hair in 4 washes' as shoppers say dry locks are now ‘soft & shiny'
DRY strands, split ends, flyaways, frizziness and unrelenting tangling - they're all signs of damaged hair. And while some people spend hundreds - sometimes even thousands - on restoring their tresses, one woman has claimed that Lidl's latest haircare dupes will 'transform' brittle strands in just four washes. 2 2 Samantha Roobottom, a content creator, revealed in an Instagram reel that the budget supermarket's Olaplex dupes are worth their weight in gold. She picked up the Bond Repair No 1 shampoo and No 2 conditioner, which cost just £3.29 each. And once she'd taken them for a shower spin, Samantha deduced that they worked better than Olaplex's £28 original versions. 'I randomly picked this shampoo and conditioner up from Lidl and thought that it looked similar to the Olaplex ones,' she penned in the caption. 'Having been so happy with my dupe soaps and diffusers from there, I decided to give it a go - and oh my goodness. 'My dry hair has completely transformed in just four washes. 'I can't get over how soft, manageable and shiny it is! 'I don't want to gatekeep this - I want to scream it from the rooftops.' Samantha added that she 'can't believe the condition' of her hair. Both of the Lidl dupes cost £6.58 to buy together, while the Olaplex originals cost £56 to buy as a pair, meaning a saving of £49.42. Olaplex was originally a professional-only product used in salons during colour treatments - namely for those with bleach damage - which made it feel very exclusive. Over time, the brand expanded into retail, offering its products for at-home use. But with most products from the luxury brand's Bond Treatment System costing over £20, it wasn't long before affordable dupes started hitting the market. Other brands with Bond dupes are Aldi and Primark.
The Irish Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Lidl's new Olaplex dupes are £50 cheaper & ‘transform hair in 4 washes' as shoppers say dry locks are now ‘soft & shiny'
DRY strands, split ends, flyaways, frizziness and unrelenting tangling - they're all signs of damaged hair. And while some people spend hundreds - sometimes even thousands - on restoring their tresses, one woman has claimed that Lidl's latest haircare dupes will 'transform' brittle strands in just four washes. 2 One shopper couldn't "believe the condition' of her hair since using Lidl's Olaplex dupes Credit: Instagram/@mrs_roobottom_home 2 She picked up the Bond Repair No 1 shampoo and No 2 conditioner, which cost just £3.29 each Credit: Instagram/@mrs_roobottom_home Samantha Roobottom, a content creator, revealed in an Instagram reel that the budget supermarket's Olaplex dupes are worth their weight in gold. She picked up the Bond Repair No 1 shampoo and No 2 conditioner, which cost just £3.29 each. And once she'd taken them for a shower spin, Samantha deduced that they worked better than Olaplex's £28 original versions. 'I randomly picked this shampoo and conditioner up from Lidl and thought that it looked similar to the Olaplex ones,' she penned in the caption. read more on beauty 'Having been so happy with my dupe soaps and diffusers from there, I decided to give it a go - and oh my goodness. 'My dry hair has completely transformed in just four washes. 'I can't get over how soft, manageable and shiny it is! 'I don't want to gatekeep this - I want to scream it from the rooftops.' Most read in Fabulous Samantha added that she 'can't believe the condition' of her hair. Both of the Lidl dupes cost £6.58 to buy together, while the Olaplex originals cost £56 to buy as a pair, meaning a saving of £49.42. Olaplex was originally a professional-only product used in salons during colour treatments - namely for those with bleach damage - which made it feel very exclusive. Over time, the brand expanded into retail, offering its products for at-home use. But with most products from the luxury brand's Bond Treatment System costing over £20, it wasn't long before Other brands with Bond dupes are Aldi and Primark.
