I bought a tired 1995 caravan and gave it a mega makeover on the cheap using buys from Home Bargains, it looks great
A WOMAN has revealed that she bought a tired 1995 Lunar Ariva caravan and has since given it a complete renovation, whilst on a budget.
Using bargain buys from Home Bargains and Homebase, the savvy DIY enthusiast has been able to totally transform her rundown home on wheels, without having to break the bank.
Showing off the cheap but chic makeover online, posting under the name ‘Nessie the Nest’, we saw a before and after look at the tiny home.
What was once a very unloved space, which was in desperate need of some TLC, had been given a new lease of love, using cheap buys from the high street.
In one video, the social media user showed off the caravan and wrote: “Follow our renovation on our 1995 Lunar Ariva.
“We plan on giving our two-three berth home on wheels a Scandi-home feel.
“This is the current state of Nessie having stood for two years…
“Follow our journey for more.”
In a follow-up clip, we saw the savvy woman transforming the kitchen in her home on wheels.
Using Stick Ease self-adhesive stick-on vinyl wall tiles from Home Bargains, the DIY fan was able to instantly give the once rundown caravan a fresh, modern and sleek feel.
However, the woman added: “This looks easier than it was.”
She later explained: “These are from Home Bargains but I think you can get them from a lot of places.
“I wish I’d bought squares as the brick shape was so hard.”
Not only has the kitchen been given a DIY upgrade, but the sofas have been given a new lease of life too.
In another video, the woman showed off the old sofas and wrote: “Watch as we cover Nessie’s dated red seating.
“We used a painter’s dust sheet as the fabric was perfect and inexpensive!”
Using canvas dust sheets from Homebase, the DIY enthusiast then advised: “First cut the fabric to size and lay the cushion face down..
“Place thin MDF onto the back, pull the material tight and staple down the fabric.”
Using a staple gun, the woman explained: “Remember to fold the edges and corners to make it neat.”
Seconds later, the caravan owner shared a before and after look of the sofas – what were once very floral and dated had since been given a chic glow up, without breaking the bank.
The clips were posted on TikTok under the username @nessiethenest, and have since gained a lot of attention online, with the most popular clip racking up a staggering 218,400 views.
Social media users were impressed with the caravan’s overhaul and many took to the comments to express this.
One person said: “That looks class.”
Another added: “Looking good so far guys!”
A third commented: “You have all done a beautiful job of making Nessie into a stunning caravan. Love the colours you have chosen. You have worked hard.”
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