I elevated my council house hallway using a £4 Ikea buy – it makes the space seem brighter and bigger
A DIY enthusiast demonstrated the hack she used to elevate her council house.
Using a budget buy from Ikea, she elevated her hallway, making it look brighter and bigger.
In her viral video, TikTok user Natasha Lawson (@natashalawson20) showed her followers the end result of her hack.
Showing footage of the process, she explained that she wasn’t “aiming for perfection” and just wanted “something better” than what she had.
Natasha used Frog Tape to measure out the wall on either side of her hallway corner.
To fill the area, she purchased mirrors from Ikea, available in packs of four for just £5.
She measured out the area, using a level to line up the mirrors and spacing them 10 centimetres apart.
Before she secured the mirrors to the wall, she painted the spaces in between and waited five minutes for them to dry.
The TikToker told her followers that she didn’t want to waste paint on the area behind the mirrors.
Natasha then used adhesive to attach the mirrors to the wall, placing eight on each side of the corner.
She explained that the using the paste rather than the stickers that came with the mirrors gave her the freedom to adjust the mirrors after touching them to the wall.
“If you apply them on top of a black background, honestly, the effect you get is just unreal,” she told her audience.
“Look how nice that looks, you can style it in so so many ways.”
She added that the finished project looked “a lot more neat” than she thought it would.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the DIY hack in the comments section.
“Love it!! Looks so smart!! Well done you,” wrote one impressed TikTok user.
“Fantastic job, looks great well done,” said another viewer.
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.
“I done this in my hallway, and I’m rubbish at maths but it looks lovely in the end,” commented a third person.
“You should be very proud of yourself, it looks amazing,” said another follower.
“Love it!! I hope you’re proud of yourself, you’ve done fantastic!” agreed one commenter.
Another person wrote that the were “definitely taking inspiration from this.”
“It looks gorgeous!!! It’s giving inspiration vibes,” said another TikTok user.