We took our rundown courtyard garden from nada to Prada with a lick of paint – it’s like Barbie’s dream riad
A DIY-LOVING couple have wowed TikTok users after sharing their stunning courtyard garden makeover.
The pair, from Isle of Wight, left people open-mouthed with a clip showcasing how they took their property ”from 0 to 100”, all thanks to a lick of paint.
The home décor fans, only known as @lifeatcapri on TikTok, have dedicated their colourful platform to their home, which they moved in a little over two years ago.
Since then, the couple – who’ve also nabbed some of the interior bits from charity shops – have been revamping the house, which they claimed was ”the worst” on the street.
But it’s not just the old building that’s gone under the knife, now boasting a gorgeous baby pink exterior – the courtyard garden, too, looks nothing like it did before.
Before the jaw-dropping transformation, the outdoor space looked rundown, with the pair brutally rating it a solid ”0”.
Although there was some greenery, the garden lacked colour, featuring old white walls covered in green algae, as well as slabs that had become home to stubborn moss.
However, with a little bit of effort, the couple – who are often told to ”stop spending money on home décor” – managed to totally revamp the dull space.
As well as painting the old bricks in hot pink, the DIY lovers added more gorgeous plants, turned the dusty door turquoise and placed stunning furniture outside.
One of the corners, they proudly showed off in the video, now also had a fabulous woven rug, as well as comfy cushions to chill on during the warmer days – a lovely touch which people thought resembled a ”Moroccan paradise”.
To add more character to the Barbie-approved makeover, the pair also attached gorgeous round plates of varying sizes on one of the pink walls – these were all boasting different coloured patterns, too.
Another part of the once-rundown courtyard garden had also become the perfect place to relax and enjoy your morning coffee – or a few drinks with your friends – at.
”From nada to Prada,” the all-chuffed duo chuckled in the caption, as viewers flocked to praise their work.
The show-stopper of a makeover has indeed gone down a treat, as several people asked if they could enjoy a cocktail in their ”amazing” riad.
”If I would be invited to visit I would never leave,” one person joked.
Another was just as amazed by the stark difference, writing: ”You turned it from a sad garden to a Moroccan paradise 
so gorgeous.”
”I am so obsessed with every aspect of ur house, everything is so unique and vibrant,” a third chimed in.
How to paint brick
Giving your home a makeover could be as easy as painting the old existing brick - here's all the prep to do beforehand.
Before painting
New brickwork with cement mortar should be left to set for a minimum of 28 days before painting, explained experts at Dulux.
Defects checking
Check your brickwork for any defects. A build up of white crystal salts on the surface is called efflorescence and needs to be removed before painting.
Water damage checking
Any leaks, damp rising or excess moisture will need to be addressed before painting.
Surface ensuring
Ensure the surface is clear of any loose sand or cement. Fill holes with grouting cement.
Removing
Wash down with water using a stiff brush to remove all loose material.
Use masking tape
Use a good quality masking tape along any edges you don’t want to paint, including trims or windows.
”This is my garden of dreams! I need to remember all these colours,” someone else felt inspired after watching the clip.
The couple, who also own a poodle, have done a great deal of renovating since moving in their new home, including fixing the ”rotten” ceiling.
As well as painting their hallway ocean blue, they gave the main entrance doors a glow-up with a bit of paint in lilac – and now reckon the house is ”the best” on the street.
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