A CASH-SAVVY homeowner has revealed how she did up her stairs on a tight budget of just £50.
It’s no secret that big can oftentimes set you back a fortune – but as recently proved by one woman, there’s no need to spend thousands to .
Money-smart Lori Beach left people stunned with her epic stair makeover – and not only did she spend less than £100, the results look so good you might think it was a professional job.
Before the jaw-dropping glow-up, the staircase featured a basic dark grey runner, as well as walls that had beige paint peeling off them.
To give the area a brand new look, Lori tackled the grubby wallpaper and gave the bannister a fresh layer of white paint – which matched perfectly with the rest of the aesthetic.
As the walls were still looking a bit plain, the thrifty DIY fan decided to spruce them up with which she had purchased from B&Q.
Wall panels have become all the rage as of recent and popular home goods stores offer a huge variety of ready-made panels you can simply attach with some adhesive.
However, if you’re on an even tighter budget, plenty of DIY lovers have showed how to make your own panels with no faff.
Responding to curious users, Lori said: ”;I drew the panelling on my wall how I wanted it to look then I measured form there.
”;I used a mitre saw [to cut the angles of the panelling] but I had to watch some videos as my mitre saw only goes up to 45 degrees.”;
During the epic glow-up, Lori also changed the colour of the panelling and gave it a lick of paint in grey to create a stark contrast with the darker runner.
Another brand new addition to the dark staircase were the small lights by the sides, which instantly gave the space a – and are sure to come in handy at nighttime.
The final touch was the gorgeous floral wreath she had snapped up from , adding extra fake peonies and roses on top for a fuller look.
Sharing the stunning transformation on the popular DIY On A Budget Official page, Lori said: ”;Stairs panelling done. Another project ticked off the list.
”;Total cost of the transformation came to about £50. I had some of the items left over from previous projects.”;
‘I want to do this in my hall’
Needless to say, the fabulous results have since taken the internet by storm, with Lori’s post racking up over 70 likes and dozens of comments.
More than 50 people raced to praise the thrifty DIY whizz, as one said: ”;I think this looks soo classy.”;
Someone else was inspired to transform their home too, as they confessed: ”;Iwant to do this in my hall.”;
A third chimed in and tagged their pal: ”;I like this for the hall, stairs and landing.”;
