I transformed my hallway on the cheap using bargains from B&Q and Facebook – but a £4 TikTok buy made a huge difference
A DIY fan has revealed that she gave her hallway a total transformation without breaking the bank.
With Christmas right around the corner and more and more of us spending additional time in our homes, one woman was keen to give her pad a spruce up.
Using bargain buys from B&Q and Facebook Marketplace, Lolly Dale was able to turn her hallway from drab to fab, all whilst on a budget.
But Lolly revealed that it was a £4 buy from TikTok that made all the difference – and now, people are calling her hallway ‘beautiful’.
It comes after the savvy woman, who is from the UK, took to social media to share a before and after look at her home, leaving many open-mouthed.
Posting on DIY On A Budget, a private Facebook group with 2.2 million members, Lolly posted a picture of her hallway prior to its overhaul.
What was once an all white space has since been given a warmer, more chic look, without denting a huge hole in her purse.
Clearly thrilled with her mega makeover, Lolly penned: “Little hallway spruce up before Christmas. Few finishing touches to add.
“Hated the small radiator and the fact it wasn’t central.
“Also anyone struggling with radiator covers due to radiators being quite high?
“I glued on some gold cupboard door knobs.”
Not only did Lolly give her radiator a makeover, but she also gave the space a lick of paint too.
She confirmed that she used GoodHome paint from B&Q paint in the shade Cancun, which you can buy from just £14, as well as a black paint to make the space pop.
Not only this, but to add style to her space, she created a panel-effect wall display, using wood from Facebook Marketplace.
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But to really make the wood pop, she nabbed wall lights from TikTok, as she explained: “They’re magnetic and battery powered.
“[You] can get the USB charging ones too. They were £4.”
To finish off her hallway ready for the festive season, Lolly decorated with a gorgeous silver tree and cute gonk characters – and we think it looks fabulous.
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DIY fans react
It’s clear that many others did too, as at the time of writing, Lolly’s post had quickly racked up over 330 likes.
Social media users flocked to the comments to share their thoughts on the DIY overhaul, with many praising its now ‘warm’ and ‘beautiful’ feel.
So much warmer! Looks amazing
Facebook user
One person said: “Wow, that’s just stunning, well done.”
Another added: “That is so much nicer! It’s so warm, welcoming and classy! Well done.”
A third commented: “So beautiful.”
Meanwhile, someone else shared: “So much warmer! Looks amazing.”
Not only this, but one DIY enthusiast beamed: “Beautiful transformation, love the radiator cover, it does make a big difference.”