I used a bargain B&Q purchase to transform my plain hallway with DIY paneling – it saved me thousands and I’m over the moon

A WOMAN has revealed she gave her plain hallway a fresh new look despite being on a limited budget.

So if your wallet is feeling tighter than ever, don’t worry, you’ve come to the right place.

A DIY fan has revealed she didn't spend thousands on a professional hallway makeover but did it herself for a fraction of the price — A DIY fan has revealed she didn’t spend thousands on a professional hallway makeover but did it herself for a fraction of the pricePhoto credit: Facebook/diyonabudgetofficial

Holly Citrone took to social media to show off her hallway makeoverPhoto credit: Facebook/diyonabudgetofficial

To renovate her hallway, she bought some bargain items from B&QPhoto credit: Facebook/diyonabudgetofficial

Social media users were completely stunned by Holly's — Social media users were completely stunned by Holly’s “gorgeous” jobPhoto credit: Facebook/diyonabudgetofficial

A DIYer has proven that you don’t have to spend a fortune to transform your house from drab to amazing.

Thrilled with her hallway transformation, Holly Citrone took to social media to share a before and after look at the space, leaving many open-mouthed.

In a post on DIY On A Budget, a private Facebook group with 2.2 million members, the clever mum from the UK explained that she used bargain buys from B&Q to add style and glamor to her space.

She wrote: “Hallway paneling. We are so happy with it. This now matches our stairs.”

Holly explained that she stocked up on wood from B&Q for her mega makeover.

She revealed that Astragal’s thicker dado rail cost £7.67 for 240cm, while the smaller inner Astragal rail cost £5.67 for 240cm.

Holly explained: “We used four of the larger rails and we think eight of the smaller ones, so the total spend came to £77.05.”

“We already had the color, which was Dulux Timeless and Egyptian Cotton.”

Thanks to the cheap dado rails from B&Q and the paint they already had, Holly was able to give her once very plain hallway a stunningly fresh look.

For under £80, we think Holly’s makeover is super impressive – and it’s really on-trend and chic too.

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Facebook users were amazed by Holly’s beautiful hallway transformation and many flocked to the comments to express it.

Not only did people describe Holly’s hallway, which she decorated with prints and an olive tree, as “stunning” and “gorgeous,” but they also praised her hard work.

Stunning work

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One person said: “Stunning, fresh and clean. Very welcoming hallway, well done.”

Another added: “Beautiful transformation.”

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A third commented: “Absolutely amazing!”

While someone else wrote: “Stunning work. I don’t know where to start.”

Holly was clearly delighted by the kind comments and later wrote: “Thank you everyone, we are over the moon about it.

“Thank you for all your kind comments.”