I’m a DIY whizz and transformed my hallway using a £8 bargain buy from IKEA – it looks so different, people are amazed
GIVING any area in your house a modern makeover can often end up costing a small fortune.
But a DIY whizz has been flooded with praise after revealing the “smart” way she transformed the hallway in her home using a £8 bargain buy from IKEA.
And if you’ve ever wanted wall panelling but can’t be bothered with the faff, then you may just want to listen up – because it turns out, it’s easier than you thought.
A savvy woman, who is known online only as @doingupmyhome, shared the clever way she created “instant panelling” – using the ‘Fisbo 50×90’ picture frames from IKEA.
In a clip shared to TikTok, she notes that the “light weight and timber” picture frame is flat at the front but has the “right detail” at the back,” making it the perfect purchase to help her complete the job.
She explains to achieve the stylish look, you need to begin by removing the backing fixtures of the picture frame, before then priming the wood.
Next, the homeowner says to measure where you want it on your wall and to then simply apply adhesive and apply the frame to the desired spot.
Finally, she notes: “Remove any excess adhesive.”
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The savvy homeowner captioned the post: “Using budget friendly picture frames from @IKEA I had instant wall panels.”
The post has since gone viral, racking up a whopping 329k views and several comments, with many quick to commend the clever woman on her “genius” idea.
“Brilliant absolutely love it,” praised one.
A second enthused: “Well done it – looks amazing!”
A third noted: “Absolutely brilliant brain wave – it’s great!”
Meanwhile, a fourth added: “Great idea – love this!”
Another commented: “That’s so clever and put up in half the time!”
A further chimed in: “This is genius!” And one more added: “This was smart!”