A DIY pro has revealed how she gave an empty corner of her garden an impressive facelift by building her own outdoor garden – and it only cost her £60.
Belle shared a step-by-step guide on how she used old timber, tiles, and even an old desk to make their outdoor haven.
And people have been left so impressed their now vowing to try something similar.
Known online as @designermumetc, she regularly shares interior design tips and DIY hacks with her 21,800 followers.
In a new TikTok reel, she said: “When your hubby says ‘NO’ to another project because it will cost a fortune…
“…you go ahead anyway and prove him wrong!
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“This cost £60 using materials we already had from previous projects.”
Below the video, she added: “We had quite a bit of timber left from when we built the 2 tier pergolas. All the shelves and cupboards are made from wooden pallets (8!)”
During the eight-second clip, Belle shares a glimpse at how she and her husband went about building the structure.
The pair started by building a timber structure, made up of three vertical timber panels, connected with horizontal slats running across the front, in front of one of their garden walls to act as the base.
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They then built the cupboards and worktop that would hold their kitchen, using eight wooden palettes and an old metal desk.
The front was decorated with vertical wooden panels, later painted in a bright teal colour, while the countertop was finished with leftover tiles from another project.
Finally, the pair added wooden doors, an open shelf to provide some extra storage, and a small grill for summer barbeques.
Belle also revealed how the two constructed a small pergola to sit over the top to protect the space during bad weather and throughout the winter.
Fans loved her crafty garden makeover, with the step-by-step guide gaining more than 1,700 likes and 204,200 views.
In the comments, TikTokkers shared their reactions, with one writing: “This is most excellent and budget is unbelievable, congratulations.”
“I don't think I've ever commented on a TikTok.. but this is legend! looks immense,” commented another.
A third added: “Wow a lovely transformation.”
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