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A DIY-SAVVY homeowner has wowed people with her incredible hallway makeover which she achieved on a budget.
Crafty mum Lisa Barker took to Facebook to proudly show off the epic transformation of her hallway that’s since been praised by dozens of social media users.
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According to the mum, her schedule was busy – but despite having a lot on her plate, Lisa managed to spruce up the home, without forking out a fortune.
Before the revamp, the hallway lacked character – it featured a grey stair runner, as well as cream walls covered in what appeared to be wallpaper.
However, with a little motivation and basic DIY skills, the mum gave it a totally new look, using purse-friendly buys from Home Bargains and the Swedish giant, IKEA.
First, armed with wooden mouldings, thrifty Lisa attached them to the wall using glue and spirit level to ensure these are placed perfectly.
Once this was done, the crafty mum jumped onto the next step – painting the wood first white for the base before going over with a gorgeous khaki colour.
To give the hallway an optical illusion of a larger space, the Facebook user – who shared the stunning makeover on the DIY On A Budget Official page – attached a total of 16 square mirrors into the corner leading upstairs.
These, she added, has been ordered from IKEA and were delivered straight to her doorstop as she doesn’t have the store anywhere nearby.
Meanwhile, the bottom section was completed with a fabulous round mirror from rival Home Bargains, as well as a radiator cover she’d nabbed from eBay.
She wrote in the post: ”My radiator is tall so I bought standard height cover that extended the height by adding the feet and a piece at the top.
”I used offcuts from the panelling. You can buy tall covers but they are about £30 dearer and I’m tight.”
She went on in the caption: ”In-between being poorly (autoimmune disease) work, father in law in hospital and my youngest prom…I managed to complete my hallway.
”Not a professional by any means ( the angles n joints can confirm it) i just like to faff!
”My swear jar is now bursting!” the mum chuckled.
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The jaw-dropping results have indeed impressed many, as the post has been liked by close to 130 fellow members of the DIY-loving group.
Dozens flocked to comments to praise the parent, with one describing the glow-up as ”stunning”.
Another agreed, writing: ”Great job. Well done. Looks brilliant.”
”It looks beautiful! Give yourself some credit,” a third penned.
A fourth was so amazed by her skills, they even begged Lisa to do up their home.
”Come and help me, it’s fab.”
