I turned my council flat into a ‘beautiful’ home with £5 Amazon buys – people are begging me to do theirs next
A DIY enthusiast has transformed her council flat into a stunning home without breaking the bank.
So if your pad could do with some TLC but you’re not sure where to start, then you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up.
Katie, a savvy woman from the UK, was able to give her living room an epic glow up whilst staying on a budget.
Using bargain buys from Amazon, B&Q and H&M, Katie overhauled her space from drab to fab and now, people are begging her to do theirs next.
Posting on social media, the content creator gave her followers a before and after look at her cosy living room, leaving many open-mouthed.
What was once a very plain space, with no carpet or flooring, has since been given a neutral look that’s incredibly trendy.
Alongside the video, Katie penned: “Transforming a council flat into a home.”
Now, not only has this support teacher given her walls a freshen up with a lick of paint which she bought from Amazon, but she’s also panelled the space too.
Rather than emptying her purse and spending hours on the DIY project, Katie confirmed that she transformed the walls for just £18 thanks to a quick and easy panelling kit from B&Q.
The DIY fan later confirmed that she nabbed all of her painting supplies from Amazon, may of which were less than a fiver.
She got her hands on £4.79 paint brushes, a £4.95 colour tester kit, a £6.99 dust sheet and a £9.99 roller set.
She also accessorised the space with a cosy fleece blanket, cotton cushion covers, a large plush rug and decor books, all of which are from H&M Home.
As well as this, Katie further added style to the space with black mirrors on the wall, a large lamp, a gorgeous coffee table and a faux plant.
Showing off her finished space, she then wrote: “The difference a bit of TLC makes.”
How to do your council house up on the cheap
- Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations.
- Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals.
- For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs.
- A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new.
- Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards
We think Katie’s living room looks like something out of a posh interior magazine and it’s clear that many others are equally as impressed, as her TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @homeat46, has quickly racked up 109,200 views.
Not only this, but it’s also amassed 12,600 likes, 73 comments, 2,423 saves and 551 shares.
Social media users were gobsmacked by Katie’s neutral style and eagerly rushed to the comments to express this.
Do mine next!!!
TikTok user
One person said: “Amazing, well done you.”
Another added: “I love seeing people who have an eye for design, I know what I like but I’m sooo rubbish at laying it all out. This looks lush, so cosy.”
A third commented: “Wow, what a difference, it’s gorgeous.”
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Meanwhile, someone else beamed: “You’ve done amazing! This is beautiful!”
Not only this, but at the same time, others begged Katie to come and transform their homes.
One user wrote: “Do mine next!!!”
And another shared: “Great job, mine next.”
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