Woman transforms dark, dingy bathroom for just £80 with bargains from Ikea and Homebase
A WOMAN has transformed her dark, dingy bathroom for just £80, using bargains from Ikea and Homebase.
Jodie Berry, 28, from Neston, Cheshire, gave the room a new lease of life with some bargains floor stickers, faux plants from Ikea and bathroom accessories.
The lash technician – who’s out of work during lockdown – was inspired by the Scandinavian look and says the project has been a great distraction.
She told LatestDeals.co.uk: “My bathroom was really dark and dull and there was no colour. It didn’t feel fresh at all.
“I love Scandinavian interiors and I also love lots of greenery and botanical themes.
“Whenever I have an idea I’ll always head over to Pinterest and search things like ‘Scandinavian bathroom’ or ‘botanical bathroom’ to get different tips and tricks.
“There’s so many DIY tricks on there that you can make with things you’ve probably already got in your house.
“I think having lots of greenery can make a room feel really fresh and clean. My partner Mike and I used self-adhesive floor tiles from Homebase for the floor.
“We just came across them by chance and I knew I had to have them when I saw them. The little basket was also from Homebase and the bamboo accessories and plants were from Ikea.
“I love anything bamboo and wicker. I think it gives a real fresh, earthy feel to the room, especially when put together with lots of plants.
“The whole room all together cost around £80. I rummaged through my airing cupboard to find some little flannels to roll up just for a little cute added touch.
“The floor tiles were £12 each and we bought three boxes from Homebase, the baskets were also from Homebase for £15, the soap decanter and toothbrush holder were £7 each from Ikea, the plant hanger was £4.50 and the plant was £6, and they were both from Ikea.
“The room was just so dark and dull before and now it feels so bright and fresh. It’s amazing what a fresh floor can do and a couple of plants. The room has been transformed, with a few very small changes.
“I love cheap home stores like Home Bargains, B&M, Ikea and Homesense. They have such a good range of purse-friendly home accessories. I always tend to buy faux plants as they’re a lot cheaper than real and they’re zero maintenance.
“I also love Facebook Marketplace to find a bargain, and a lot of the time you can pick up free things from there too. I always really enjoy hunting for the best bargain.”
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Of the welcome distraction her DIY project has provided, Jodie said: “Little projects like this around the house have hugely helped me during lockdown, as I haven’t been able to work since March so it has given me a focus.
“I love to go on apps like Pinterest and create boards of ideas and DIY projects and discover things I can make from something like an empty tin!
“Whilst it has been more challenging to shop during lockdown I have been doing a lot more shopping at online stores like ebay, Etsy, and Facebook Marketplace.
“Ebay has a really good range of cheap flooring styles which will be delivered and Facebook Marketplace can offer contactless doorstep collections, and most people will usually deliver for an extra couple of pounds.”
Earlier, we revealed how one mum bagged £35 of fresh food for just £3 with this supermarket trick.