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I was sick of my plain bedroom so used an £18 B&Q buy to make a DIY panel wall – there’s no cutting to size or drilling

Published on May 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM

A DIY enthusiast has shared how she gave her plain white bedroom a mega makeover without breaking the bank.

So if your could do with an but your , then you’ve come to the right place and will need to check this out.

Woman holding B&Q's £18 panelling kit.
A content creator has proudly revealed how she added style to her bedroom whilst staying on a budget
Bedroom with white upholstered bed, beige bedding, and wooden bench.
Samantha Roobottom shared step-by-step information of the process, leaving many totally stunned

Samantha Roobottom, a from the UK, has revealed the £18 buy from B&Q that she used to turn her from .

The , who has 216,000 followers and often shares online, recently uploaded a short clip revealing a before and after look thanks to the panelling kits.

Alongside the post, Samantha confirmed: “I used two of the B&Q £18 kits plus two trim pieces which were £5 each (also B&Q).”;;

Samantha then shared a step-by-step process of creating her , which involved zero cutting it to size or drilling.

Instead, Samantha simply attached the pre-cut MDF with “no nails”;;, filled in any gaps with filler and caulk and added a decorative trim for a polished look.

Following this, she gave it a light sand and used an MDF primer.

To complete the wall feature, she then gave it a lick of with Hardwick White by Farrow and Ball.

Thrilled with her , the influencer shared: “It’s made such a difference and I love the colour it’s painted in.

“My biggest regret is not adding this sooner!”;;

Not only this, but she also beamed: “I love how the trim really finishes the top off – makes it feel so neat.”;;

DIY fans react

The short clip, which was posted under the username @mrs_roobottom_home, has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly gone and racked up 1.9 million views.

Not only this but it’s also amassed 8,260 likes and 291 comments.

Looks amazing and I love the colour

Instagram user

eagerly raced to the comments to compliment Samantha’s room overhaul, which many described as “beautiful”;;.

One person said: “Love these kits, they’re so good!!”;;

Another added: “Looks amazing and I love the colour.”;;

A third commented: “Love it!”;;

Not only this, but someone else chimed in and wrote: “Beautiful job.”;;

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