I’m a DIY fan & I saved £8.5k on my bathroom after discovering savvy hacks – mates say it looks professional
GETTING a new bathroom will always be pricey and in this current climate you may feel like it’s not worth it.
However, there are some surprising hacks which you may not be aware of – and they can save you a fortune.
This is what one savvy DIYer managed to do when she was quoted a whopping £9,000 for a professional installation.
The mum of three, who is a financial accountant from Warwickshire, managed to change her bathroom around and people can’t believe it wasn’t professionally done.
Tatiana Linkevich, 47, managed to transform the space herself for just £200 using floor tiles from Amazon.
She told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk: “I bought my new house in the summer, and I have wanted to renovate the bathroom ever since I moved in.
“Once I was settled in, I decided to get a professional quote, but it was £9,000.
“This just wasn’t an option for me, so I went back to the drawing board and took some time to think about what kind of design I wanted for the space.
“In the end, my inspiration came from an unexpected place – Netflix.
“After watching the Wednesday series, I decided I wanted something in that theme.
“So I thought about how to pick up some statement pieces for the space, without spending a lot of money.
“I began browsing online in places like Amazon and eBay, as well as Facebook Marketplace.”
Anyone who has watched Wednesday on Netflix will have an idea of the decor the main character enjoys.
The Netflix series has inspired a spike of interest in the Gothic aesthetic, with searches such as ‘Wednesday Addams costume’ and ‘Wednesday Addams dress’ up more than 100% in the last 30 days alone.
And Pinterest reveals plenty of Addams family bathrooms featuring patterned monochrome floors, Victorian-style lighting and ornate furniture.
The monochrome theme was something Tatiana wanted to replicate, so the first item she picked up was her flooring.
She says: “I got the floor tiles from Amazon, and they were just £11.09 a pack. I got 2 packs after measuring up in the bathroom.
“These are a really good way to get an entirely new floor on a budget. Mine came with a self-adhesive backing.
“The steps involved were ripping out the old floor, sweeping it and cleaning it in preparation for the new tiles.
“Then I measured out the exact amount of tiles I would need and laid them out so I’d know where to place them.
“After that, I marked out where each tile would go so I could ensure they were all placed evenly.
“Finally, the process of laying them down was fairly easy, I just had to be patient. It took an evening to complete this part of the project.
“Next, I put up the curtain, which I got for just £12 from eBay. Afterwards, I got an electrician to fit my chandelier for £75, and the light fitting cost £56.99 from Amazon.
“This was the most expensive part of the room, but I wanted to give the space a dramatic feel and I felt a chandelier would do that.
“I was pleased to find a beautiful purple leather footstool on Facebook Marketplace for just £15 – I have seen similar online for over £100 so I knew I was getting a bargain.
“Finally, I added some plants, which I picked up from Dobbies for £15.
“The space looks much more interesting now and I’m really pleased with the results, especially as I am a DIY novice and this was my first project.”