A SAVVY homeowner has revealed how she gave her tired-looking hallway a Harry Potter-inspired makeover for less than £80.
Claire Arnold, who lives in the UK, shared the impressive before and after photos to Facebook Group DIY On A Budget Official, alongside a caption which explained: “I used samples of brick wallpaper and ripped the edges.
“I always keep spare paint for top ups, so tried to blend the edges with a brush and sponge.
“I wanted it to look like an old wall was breaking through….and it was easier than trying to paper a whole stair wall.”
Claire went on to explain how she used just one roll of wallpaper which cost £12.99 and added a few obligatory mirrors which came to £8.99 each.
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To complete the stairway, she decorated with £4 shelves from B&M, £3.99 lanterns and a £9.99 metal platform sign from The Range.
The clever homeowner already had the hanging brackets and wands, made the Dumbledore quote plaque over the mirror herself and spent £10 on the poster she cut up to put in the photo frames.
Speaking to Fabulous about the inspiration behind her handiwork, Claire commented: “I love DIY and am always building, making or painting something.
“I’ve always been a Harry Potter fan and was delighted when I finally managed to get my 13-year-old son and nine-year old daughter to watch the films with me before Christmas.”
“Initially it was just going to be a shelf. I stayed awake all night with ideas whirring around.”
She went on to say how her children became instant fans, which is what gave Claire the idea to do a Harry Potter theme somewhere in the house.
I used samples of brick wallpaper and ripped the edges
Claire Arnold
I’m very impulsive so when I had the vision in my head of what I wanted, I spent the day shopping for the things I needed and the evening putting it all together.”
Claire, who said she was “overwhelmed” by all the love for her wall, was inundated with messages of praise.
“Ooooo this looks amazing,” wrote one, while a second penned: “I freaking love this so much.”
A third added: “This is amazing, I love it,’ while a fourth enthused: “How talented are you well done.”
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