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A MUM has revealed how she totally transformed her home using bargains found on Facebook marketplace and Ikea.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Showing off her home on the Facebook group, DIY On A Budget Official<\/a>, she revealed how she switched out blue and red walls and brown flooring for a more neutral and modern look all whilst keeping an eye on the purse strings.<\/p>\n

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Victoria is a whizz at DIY projects and hunting for bargains<\/span>Credit: Supplied<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Victoria’s kitchen before the makeover<\/span>Credit: DIY on a budget official\/Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Victoria Robinson, single-mum to two girls, often posts home inspiration to her Instagram account, homeatrussellsride<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Looking at her Instagram feed, you may think Victoria had spent a fortune on her home, but that isn’t the case. <\/p>\n

When Victoria moved house with her two little ones over a year ago, Victoria had nothing.<\/p>\n

As a single parent, Victoria was well aware that everything has a tight budget.<\/p>\n

Victoria couldn’t afford to spend money on brand new furniture or painters and decorators.<\/p>\n

Gradually, Victoria began to buy secondhand furniture from places like Facebook marketplace and slowly added pieces to her home.<\/p>\n

She then upcycles the second-hand furniture to suit her own interior style.<\/p>\n

Victoria writes: “The floors were brown the walls were red and blue and everything needed sanding before I could start. <\/p>\n

“But I\u2019m so proud of how far I\u2019ve come to give my girls a home.”<\/p>\n

Victoria says that everything she bought for her home has been from Facebook marketplace and Ikea, and occasionally Homesense.<\/p>\n

On Instagram, Victoria writes: “We’ve come a long way we really have, from not having anything to having everything we need.<\/p>\n

“Looking at the old photos makes me proud because it’s been bloody hard doing it all myself.”<\/p>\n

Victoria transformed her kitchen for less than \u00a3300 using a lick of paint and \u00a31 eBay cupboard handles.<\/p>\n

People that saw the post on Facebook agree that Victoria should be very proud of what she has accomplished. <\/p>\n

One user commented: “You’ve done your girls proud, it looks fantastic well done enjoy your hard work.”<\/p>\n

“Aww it’s absolutely beautiful, should be so proud of all the hard work you have accomplished.” They add: “I know it all takes time but look at the wonderful outcome.”<\/p>\n

A third person replied: “Wow.\u00a0I so admire what you have done on a very low budget. Just goes to show you don’t need loads of cash to make a great difference.\u00a0Sure you’re proud. You definitely should be.”<\/p>\n

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Victoria’s stunning kitchen cost less than \u00a3300 to transform<\/span>Credit: homeatrussellsride\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The living room when Victoria first viewed the property<\/span>Credit: DIY On A Budget Official\/Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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The living room after Victoria had worked her interior design magic<\/span>Credit: DIY On A Budget Official\/Facebook<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Plus woman creates gorgeous outdoor living room with \u00a37 hula hoop hack.<\/p>\n

And watch how a woman transforms plastic outdoor chair into luxe velvet dining chair for just \u00a37.50.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, DIY fan praises Ikea’s stick-on blinds which can fit ANY SIZE window.<\/p>\n

DIY enthusiast has gone viral after using \u00a33.99 stick-on tiles to transform his kitchen – saving hundreds of pounds<\/span><\/div>\n

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