A woman has left social media users speechless with her inexpensive makeover of her living room.
Facebook user Kelly Marie explained that she had grown to hate her living room so much that she didn’t dare go into it for several months after repainting it one day.
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“Yesterday I woke up with the terrible fear that it was cold in my living room the whole time.
“A year ago I decided to ditch the grey and go for blue, and from the moment I did it, I regretted it.”
“I haven’t sat here for a good eight months,” she told the 2.2 million other members of the official DIY On A Budget site.
Determined to give it a brand new look without spending a fortune, the frugal woman decided to visit several home goods stores to find bargains.
In addition to visiting Home Bargains and competitor B&M, Kelly also ordered a macrame wall hanging from online retailer Amazon.
The epic glow-up involved changing the walls from dark blue to a cozy cream tone and removing the jungle-themed wallpaper at the bottom.
During the remodel, Kelly also removed the family photos on the wall and replaced them with beautiful hanging plants in pots and other decorations.
The navy blue rug in the center, complete with a white coffee table on top, has been replaced with a fluffy light gray counterpart and a more modern wooden table and rattan stick diffusers.
Kelly had previously installed a leafy wallpaper, but the interior design lover opted for real plants, which instantly made the space feel more inviting and modern.
Although it took a whopping three coats of paint to remove the blue, the woman said the effort was “definitely worth it.”
Kelly wrote in the now viral post: “I went to Home Bargains and B&M for almost everything, even paint.”
“The only thing I got online was the macrame wall hanging, which was from Amazon.”
“And now it’s fresh, warm and, above all, cozy.”
“I sat here all day watching TV and I am thrilled with the end result.”
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
Get creative and save money at the same time with these simple and inexpensive DIY hacks
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.
Plant pots made from recycled tin cans:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use them 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:
Mix sugar with a little honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store it in a small container.
Personalized bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a bow for the finishing touch.
Decorative preserving jars:
Paint old mason jars or decorate them with decoupage technique to use them as decorative vases, storage containers or candle holders.
Simple cable organizer:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and wires. 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 plate or refrigerator for easy access to the spices.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares out of old cork 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 in your home.
Since the post was shared on the popular page, it has taken the internet by storm, garnering more than 2,000 likes in less than 24 hours.
One couldn’t believe the difference and wrote: “Looks like a whole new room!”
Another agreed, adding: “100% better, well done.”
Someone else praised Kelly, commenting: “100 times better! Enjoy.”
“It looks so much better and brighter,” a fourth person chimed in.
