Savvy mum reveals how she transformed her boring bathroom into a stylish paradise for just $100 - and she only shopped in one store
- A Kmart fan shared exactly how she re-did her bathroom for under $100 at home
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A mum has revealed how she transformed her bathroom for just $100 using items from Kmart, while she saves for a big renovation that will cost thousands.
The Australian woman, called Alex, posted on Facebook, where she explained she wanted to do a 'temporary makeover' of her bathroom without having to spend much in the process.
Alex bought several budget and on-trend items from Kmart including peel and stick wallpaper, gold and rattan handles, adhesive vinyl and hardware.
BEFORE: A mum has revealed how she made over her bathroom for just $100 using items from Kmart, while she saves for a big bathroom renovation that will cost thousands
AFTER: Alex bought several budget and on-trend items from Kmart including peel and stick wallpaper, gold and rattan handles, adhesive vinyl and hardware
Alex wrote on Facebook: 'A temporary makeover for our bathroom - all Kmart for $100
'This bathroom is our main bathroom and while we save for the big reno, these Kmart products have come to the rescue.'
The mum said she bought two rolls of peel and stick wallpaper in Cockatoo for $15 per roll, four packets of gold and rattan handles ($8 each), one roll of adhesive vinyl in oak woodgrain ($3) and one gold embossed bathroom hardware set ($20).
Alex also used Rub N Buff in the mirror frame in order to clean up her old and dirty mirror.
Sharing the results of her handiwork on Facebook, hundreds were impressed with Alex's DIY handiwork (pictured)
Sharing the results of her handiwork on Facebook, hundreds were impressed with Alex's DIY handiwork.
'Great job! If you use white grout paint on the floor tile grout, the bathroom will look new again!' one person wrote.
'It looks great - such a good facelift,' another added.
A third wrote: 'It looks beautiful, and at such a good price. Great job'.
Previously, renovation queen Cherie Barber (pictured) shared the renovation tricks to elevate your home on a budget
Previously, renovation queen Cherie Barber shared the renovation tricks to elevate your home on a budget.
The first way you can update your space in a quick and easy way is to give it a 'cosmetic refresh' with a weekend's worth of work and some paint.
Cherie describes paint as 'liquid gold' for your home when it comes to adding value.
If you want to save money, Cherie said everyone wants to know the shortcuts which can pay huge dividends in results.
And over her years of making over homes, Cherie Barber has learned a few:
'Always buy your appliances in bulk,' she said. 'You'll save so much more than if you buy them separately and there are great package deals around.'
She also said you don't need to buy brand-named appliances, and should be visiting factories and wholesalers rather than convenience stores like Bunnings:
'I buy my bench tops at a bench top factory for $150. At Bunnings, the same amount would cost me $500,' Cherie said.
'You wouldn't not go direct to the specialist with something else. Why would you do it for your kitchen?'.
Similarly, Cherie said you need to 'shop around' for flooring and tiles, where factory buying can save you massive sums:
'Lighting is so important in a kitchen,' she added. 'I buy all my LED downlights from an electrical wholesaler for $8.50, and the same thing would cost me $35 in Bunnings.'
Finally, Cherie said you should try to negotiate a 'full-package deal with your tradies to avoid paying them hourly rates'.
'This sort of thing will often make your budget spiral out of control,' she said.
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