I was quoted £250 for a posh stair runner but didn’t want to spend the money – I did it myself with B&M items for £50
DECORATING your home can be expensive, especially when you get a professional to come in and give you a quote.
Thankfully for those on a budget, numerous high street shops make it really easy to do it yourself, as one savvy homeowner discovered with their stairs.
Jedd Brown, who posts under @jeddbown, shared how he was given a quote of £250 to add a runner up his stairs.
He decided to take the matter into his own hands and popped to B&M to see what he could find.
On his @jeddbown account, he said: “Me and B&M did it for £50.”
Jedd showed how he had to first strip his stairs, sand them and paint the outsides white.
Then he picked up some grey runner carpet for £10 each.
He then used an adhesive spray and staples “to minimise any slip or movement”, and then showed off the stylish finished result.
Thankfully it didn’t take long either, and he shared how he spent “about an hour on the runners! plus painting, so not long at all.”
People were so impressed with his budget transformation, that his video has racked up over 100,000 likes.
Viewers were quick to comment on the clip and praise his DIY efforts.
One said: “Looks spot on.”
Another added: “This looks brilliant!!!! Looks so expensive.”
And a third commented: “well done, if you can do it for cheap AND make it look professionally done then why the hell not.”
Some questioned if the runners would be slippy, but Jedd replied: “I bought the stiffer ones they are not slippery at all! don’t mean I won’t fall down them tho at some point.”
Jedd isn’t the only person to create a stylish stairs runner on a budget.
Instead of spending almost £2,000, crafty mum Claire decided to give her stairs a new look without leaving a hole in the bank balance – by using four rugs she had bagged for £60 each from B&Q.
She spent a full weekend fitting the rugs in a pattern to make sure they flowed seamlessly up the stairs.
The tiring work was worth it, as Claire revealed a trendy sand runner with a black border for a fraction of the price that a fitted carpet would have cost.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
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.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use 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:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. 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 board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard 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 around your home.