DIY fan changes her grotty balcony into a stunning outdoor space, complete with ‘grass’, using IKEA and B&M bargains
A SAVVY woman has made the impossible happen and turned her grotty balcony into an amazing outdoor garden area – complete with grass, outdoor seating and fairy lights.
Struggling with not having a garden to utilise during lockdown, the woman dubbed it “next best thing” and created her makeshift garden using bargains from Ikea and B&M.
Before the makeover the balcony had seen better days and was left bare with no way of properly using the small space.
Despite the small area, though, the woman managed to fit outdoor seating which she’d picked up from Ikea for just £35, which sat on top of he astro turf she’d laid.
She’s also decorated the area with stunning lights that hung from the rooftop edges which she later revealed were from B&M.
And to fill the space some more, she’s placed various ornaments and plants throughout to create a a cosy oasis.
She shared her lockdown project in the DIY On A Budget UK Facebook group which was met with a huge response.
Many were shocked to see how such a small space can be utilised so well, with others wishing they had the space for themselves.
Impressed by the transformation, one person wrote: “I would literally sit there all day – well done, so lovely .”
And another said: “You’ve made it look so cosy but stylish as well. Well done.”
“Love this,” a third commented,”Great use of space.”
Meanwhile, another said: “Amazing! What a little oasis you’ve created! Well done.”
In other DIY related news, we also shared how a woman turned her ‘boring’ kitchen into a stunning pink paradise and it only just her £20.
Plus another DIY fan transformed her dull staircase with simple tiles and paint and the chic space looks so expensive.
And we revealed how a woman gave her boring beige bathroom a modern monochrome makeover and it only cost £43.