A WOMAN has revealed she gave her council house bathroom a mega makeover without breaking the bank.
So, if you are on a budget and want to add a little comfort to your home TLCthen you’ve come to the right place.
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The savvy mum and DIY fan, who is ‘turning a council flat into a dream home’ for herself and her son, explained that thanks to a £14 purchase from B&M, she was able to give her bathroom a total makeover.
Thrilled by the transformation of her bathroom, the content creator took to social media to share a before and after of her bathroom, leaving many completely amazed.
The woman explained that before the renovation, her bathroom smelled like pee and the floor was in terrible condition.
As a result, she got to work and, thanks to street bargains, was able to freshen her bathroom on the cheap.
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The DIY enthusiast wrote: “How I transformed my council bathroom on a budget. I transformed my bathroom for £14.”
Before it shined, the bathroom was incredibly plain and characterless.
It had dark floors and magnolia walls, which this mother didn’t like.
The bargain hunter added: “This was the day I visited my apartment. The floor was heaving and smelled like urine.
“I painted all the walls white with this magnolia and used £14 B&M self-adhesive floor tiles.”
The self-adhesive marble tiles instantly added style to the space and transformed it from dark and dull to bright and beautiful.
She confirmed she also used tile paint from Johnstone, which she bought from B&M for around £15.
Not only that, but she added: “I painted the tiles white and found this bargain… a bathroom cabinet under the sink for £3 in the boot of a car.
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to complete and submit an application to the local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government’s advice finder tool on their website.
Once you have access to your local council website, it should offer guidance on how to complete your application.
After signing up, you will likely have to join a waiting list.
Please note that even if you are placed on a waiting list, this does not guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also advise you on how to stay in your current home and resolve any problems you may have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
Are you eligible for apply for social housing if you are a British citizen living in the UK, as long as you have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to be on the housing register for their area, but these are based on a “points” or “band” system.
For example, you’re likely to receive a housing offer first if:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are trying to escape domestic violence
Once you’re at the top of the council’s waiting list, they will contact you when a property becomes available.
Some councils allow people to apply at 18, while others allow you to apply even earlier, at 16.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is achieved through a points system, so depending on your housing needs you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available properties once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit to how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
“So far I’ve only put this plant and the stone mirror on the wall.”
Showing off the finished results, she asked her followers: “Can you see the difference?
How to make your house cheap
- Take inspiration from more expensive stores and head to B&M, Home Bargains, for interior decor.
- Go to YouTube for easy-to-follow tutorials on how to decorate instead of paying for professionals.
- For a quick shine on your floors or anywhere with tile, opt for adhesive vinyl to save costs.
- A coat of paint does wonders to make a room feel completely new.
- Change kitchen cabinet handles to modern ones instead of buying new cabinets
“What else could I add to the wall to make it more aesthetically pleasing?”
Mom’s bathroom is now incredibly trendy thanks to the fresh paint, flooring and dark fixtures, as mom smiled: “Honestly, I’m really happy with the end result.”
BEAM OF SOCIAL MEDIA USERS
The TikTok clip, which was posted under the username @homeat46It clearly left many speechless, as it quickly racked up a jaw-dropping 229,600 views.
Social media users were surprised by the bathroom renovation and many took to the comments to express this.
It looks fantastic… it just goes to show that you can change rooms without spending a fortune
TikTok user
One person said: “It looks amazing!”
Another added: “Good job!”
A third commented: “This is beautiful! Good job!”
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While someone else wrote: “It looks fantastic… just goes to show you can change rooms without spending a fortune.”
Meanwhile, another DIY fan wrote: “Love this. Such a beautiful transformation.”
BATHROOM ADVICE
At the same time, other users shared advice and recommendations on other ways mom could add to her bathroom.
One woman advised: “Definitely paint your radiator black and add lots of plants.”
A second chimed in: “Place two floating shelves with plants above your bathroom. Another mirror on the radiator wall. Additionally, you can purchase stained glass transfer, which would look lush.
While someone recommended: “A black square shower screen.”
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