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The Sun
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I transformed my tot's boxroom into a circus-themed space for £8 – people are amazed when they see what it looks like
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 boxroom transformation that cost her less than £10. 2 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 Facebook Marketplace bargain, as well as some impressive DIY skills and a whole lot of upcycling, the thrifty woman was able to give the room a totally need look. 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. Another new change was the huge pine bookcase which the mother had snapped up second-hand for just £8. 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 curtains which she had made herself. 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... ''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. AliExpress is selling a tiny home for just £5k - it comes with two bedrooms & would be the perfect granny flat ''Total cost for the room 8£ as I already had people told me not to hoard stuff,'' she chuckled. 'You've put a lot of work into that' Since being shared in the popular DIY On A Budget Official, the transformation has already taken the internet by storm, winning the DIY fan more than 440 likes. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters. Natural All-Purpose Cleaner: Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home. 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. ''Love this n love that it's vintage looking too wallpaper is amazing,'' another member of the popular page said.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Daughter Breaks Down in Tears After Mom Redecorates Her Room Without Asking
A teen is turning to Reddit for advice after an emotional confrontation with her mother left her in tears over an unwanted bedroom makeover. The woman starts her post by explaining that her mother tends to take home renovations into her own hands during her downtime — without consulting the party whose room she's renovating. In this case, the 19-year-old poster was her victim. 'My mom has a habit of cleaning and redecorating on her days off because I think she genuinely finds it fun,' she writes, explaining that while she's always tried to be grateful, her and her mother's decorating choices don't align. 'No matter how many times I've told her I don't want her to buy me stupid furniture and spend money on something I hate she does it again,' the woman confesses. The latest makeover, she says, felt like it was 'designed by a 12 year old,' with her mother seemingly ignoring her repeated pleas to be consulted before any changes are made. The new decor included bright pink furniture and AI-generated artwork, but had no personal ties to any of the teen's passions or hobbies. 'It's like she has no idea who I am and impulsively bought the first thing she saw on the Amazon trending page,' the poster laments. Related: Woman Lashes Out at Husband After Mother-in-Law's Unauthorized Home Makeover Her feelings of frustration quickly bubbled to the surface, especially since she's made it clear that she hates when her mom spends money on her. 'I feel an extreme amount of guilt,' she admits, adding that she's 'very sensitive to change' and struggled to hide her true emotions in the moment. The situation became even more tense when her father, who was visiting at the time, stepped in and accused her of being ungrateful. 'He said I should like it because I'm a girl,' she recalls, noting that the confrontation left her feeling even more misunderstood by her family. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Despite her inner turmoil, the woman says she tried to handle the situation with empathy, hugging her mother and apologizing for being upset. Although the teen told her mom that she "really appreciated it," she 'just can't help but be mad' about the lack of communication and consideration. 'What's the harm in just asking me if I want it?' she questions, expressing her confusion over why her mother continues to make such decisions without consulting her. 'There's no way she thought I'd like this at all,' she insists. Related: Woman Says Her Mother-in-Law Kept Showing Up Uninvited to 'Redecorate' the Nursery. Then She Went Too Far Adding to her distress, the poster revealed concerns about her mother's spending habits, especially since 'she can't afford to pay her rent.' She suspects her mom's impulse to redecorate may be linked to a shopping addiction, and worries about the financial strain it's causing. Nonetheless, the woman expresses her love for her mother, but wishes she would respect her space. "I love her. I just wish she would ask me about these things," she concludes. Read the original article on People
The Sun
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I asked ChatGPT how to transform my bedroom in a single step – all I needed was a Homebase buy & now it's like paradise
A MOTHER has revealed that she gave her bedroom a super simple makeover, thanks to the advice of ChatGPT. Indianna Parsons, a DIY enthusiast from Kent, used the AI chatbot to ask for advice on how she could glam up her bedroom in just one single step. 4 4 4 4 The mind-blowing software, which was released in 2022, responded to the savvy mum 's request with a picture of her bedroom, with the wall behind her bed painted a gorgeous olive green. Thrilled with the DIY idea, Indianna reached for some bargain Homebase paint that she previously bought in the shade Pale Olive, and has now given her space a total transformation, without breaking the bank. Eager to show off her bedroom's beautiful overhaul, the content creator who has amassed 32,900 followers on Instagram, shared a before, during and after look at the space. Alongside her short clip, the influencer explained: ' ChatGPT told us to paint our bedroom green. 'We recently decorated this room so I was just asking what I could add, thinking it might say something on the wall above the bed, or a throw. 'I absolutely love the idea of adding the green, I don't know why I didn't think of that.' Eager to give the once white and grey panelled wall a new look, Indianna added: 'We decided to go for it.' Whilst viewers watched Indianna give her wall a quick lick of paint, she revealed: 'We got it done." Showing off her bedroom, which now looks like paradise, she continued: 'I've added this green throw, I've ordered a print to go in a frame above the bed but it hasn't arrived yet. 'Let me know what you think so far.' The Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @ has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly amassed 890,000 views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 4,014 likes and 119 comments. Many users were gobsmacked by the simple but effective makeover and many eagerly raced to the comments to express this. One person said: 'Looks so beautiful.' Another added: 'Love it! So warm and welcoming.' A third commented: 'It looks gorgeous.' Meanwhile, one DIY fan beamed: 'I love this! The green looks amazing with the pink.' At the same time, someone else chimed in and wrote: 'OMG! I love it, makes such a huge difference.'
Daily Mail
22-05-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
I transformed my dated bedroom on a budget with B&Q bargains - people can't believe how professional it looks
A woman has revealed how she gave her dated bedroom the ultimate makeover on a budget with B&Q bargains. Kirsty M Jackson, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, shared before and after snaps of the room on the Facebook group DIY On A Budget and revealed she did it all on 'a small budget.' The before images showed the spacious bedroom was dated and in serious need of some updating. The walls were white woodchip wallpaper, the windows were bare without curtains, the bedframe was an outdated black leather design that clashed with the space, and the ceiling light lacked a lampshade. To make the space more cosy and welcoming, Kirsty removed the dated woodchip wallpaper, painted the room a warmer cream tone and installed pre-made wall panels that she had purchased from B&Q for just £9 per pack. To complete the transformation, she painted the newly installed paneling with Dulux's Overtly Olive, available at B&Q for £22, adding a stylish finish to the space. Kirsty also found a pair of elegant bedside lamps, reduced from £34 to £17 each and she replaced the white bedside lockers with smaller wooden ones. She then added plush furnishings to elevate the space even more, adding a plant, a rattan lampshade from B&Q for £34 and a cosy throw for over the bed. Kirsty M Jackson, from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, has revealed how she gave her dated bedroom the ultimate makeover on a budget with B&Q bargains Sharing how she did the panelling herself she said: 'I watched some YouTube videos first before I did it. 'They explain it well and easy to follow. Recommend watching those first before you start. It is really easy to do. I did the whole wall in a couple of hours. 'Make sure you measure the wall and work how the spaces between each strip so it's equal.' The end result was a beautiful tranquil looking bedroom which looked like something out of a magazine. Many rushed to the comments to applaud Kristy's DIY transformation with some asking her for advice for their own homes. One person wrote: 'Woodchip wallpaper is absolutely disgusting and such hard work to remove BUT so, so worth the time and hassle well done. Not many people would put such hard work into the prep. It's great to see.' Another said: 'It looks absolutely stunning well done!! I think it would look perfect with wallpaper on the top half above the panelling to really complete it but know how much of a pain wallpapering is lol xx' Someone else added: 'Love it, how much was the panelling if you don't mind me asking,and where from, looks so professional.' Kirsty shared before and after snaps of the room on the Facebook group DIY On A Budget and revealed she did it all on 'a small budget'. The walls were white woodchip wallpaper which had to be stripped back before any work could begin The end result was a beautiful tranquil looking bedroom which looked like something out of a hotel magazine Kirsty also found a pair of elegant bedside lamps, reduced from £34 to £17 each and she replaced the white bedside lockers with small wooden ones She then added plush furnishings to elevate the space even more, adding a plant, a rattan lampshade from B&Q for £34 and a cosy throw for over the bed Many rushed to the comments to applaud Kristy's DIY transformation with some asking her for advice for their own homes A fourth added: 'Well done x Great Transformation xx Very Calming x Ceiling light shade is Fab, where is it from Please x?' It comes after a couple has added £35,000 to the value of their property after transforming the space into a modern family home with a minimal budget. Will Evans, 27, from Devon, has given new life to his current home, with a revamp costing just £3,200. The content creator and his partner, Britt, 26, purchased the three-bedroom, three-bath, detached property for £280,000 in May 2021 and could see the potential as soon as they stepped inside - particularly liking its size. But, the home needed a serious revamp and modernisation in order to make the space their future forever family home. Just four months later, they transformed the home on a tight budget and moved in February 2022. Now, the duo believe they've saved an estimated £10,000 by doing the work themselves. Will said: 'We could see the potential for a brilliant first home and future family home, but it was very outdated, so needed some redecorating. The couple ripped up the red carpet in the sitting room and layed a lavish modern grey carpet, they also bought a new L shaped sofa and removed the dated fireplace 'The house had a few faults, such as leaking bathrooms, but we were told that these had been fixed - upon moving in, we discovered this wasn't the case. 'We wanted a calm, rustic feel [throughout], such as lots of reclaimed wood and wooden features. 'To begin, we've just painted everything white to give us a blank canvas.' Quickly, they started tackling each room - but while Will hasn't renovated any property before, he has had experience converting multiple camper vans, so had the necessary skills to hand. Firstly, they began ripping out all the old carpets and followed up with pulling up the original underlay, as well as staples in the floor. Speaking about the process, he said: 'We then replaced some of the chipboard that had been damaged by urine. 'The next stage was to clean everything to try and remove the smell, before moving on to decorating the whole house, which included the walls, ceilings, radiators and new skirting boards. 'In the lounge, we removed the electric fire and fireplace, and in the kitchen, we removed the lino, tiles and plywood. One room which needed a complete overhaul was their en-suite bathroom due to poor tiling, leakage and rotting floorboards, they purchased a new shower from Victoria Plumbing, cabinets from B&Q, as well as flooring from King's Carpets 'Next, we laid new wooden laminate floorboards and painted all the cupboards white.' Afterwards, they removed all the blinds on every window within the house and put up new curtains, as well as purchasing new furniture, including a sofa. Similarly in the office, only minimal work was done, including painting the walls a dark green shade and adding new shelving. While the work wasn't too intense, they've managed to transform the space to a 'comfortable level' using basic skills and tools - and estimate these rooms have cost them £2,400 in total. However, one room which needed a complete overhaul was their en-suite bathroom due to poor tiling, leakage and rotting floorboards. For the space, they purchased a new shower from Victoria Plumbing, cabinets from B&Q, as well as flooring from King's Carpets. Will said: 'The shower tiles weren't tiled in properly and therefore, the shower water leaked down the back of the shower and onto the chipboard floor, which was rotted completely. 'When we moved in, we turned the shower on and the water went straight through the floor into the living room below. 'Luckily, we have a builder in the family who had lots of experience and skills to help us with some advice. 'We also used the internet to look for options that were cheaper, such as Pinterest and Instagram. 'Along with the help from my partner's dad, we pulled off all the plastic tiles and deconstructed the old shower frame, before removing the shower tray to see the damage underneath. 'We took out the toilet, radiator and sink to inspect the rest of the floor, which was black and decomposing. 'After removing all the floor and wall tiling using a hammer and chisel, we saw the shower was leaking from the U-bend part of the pipe, which needed replacing. 'We had a plasterer come in and do all the walls, with an electrician installing some LED spot lighting in the ceiling, as well as a new extractor fan. 'After sticking on new skirting boards, we painted the bathroom a light green colour and purchased a new sink wall cabinet, shower glass and frame, as well as shower boards.' After three months, the space was complete - but two out of the three bathrooms still need a revamp in order to finalise the overall transformation. In total, they have spent an estimated £3,200 transforming the property and after starting work in October 2021 their gorgeous family home is nearly complete. In a recent valuation, the couple claims they have added over £35,000 to the value of their property - with an estimated price of £315,000.
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.'
