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First-time buyer transforms magnolia bedroom for £100 with Aldi accessories and DIY hacks

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A first-time homeowner has told of how she managed to give her boring bedroom a stylish makeover for less than £100. Interior design-lover Kirsty Wright, 26, transformed her worn-out magnolia bedroom into a vibrant and cosy sanctuary.

She upcycled furniture from family with DIY hacks and bought budget accessories from Aldi to do up the place. READ MORE: The genius kitchen renovation hacks that helped a DIY-savvy mum save thousands The marketer purchased her home in Glasgow in 2019, and has since slowly been renovating each room, showcasing her progress on Instagram.

She describes her home style as an ‘eclectic mix with bursts of colour’ - a far cry from when she started out. "When I first moved in, the property was a typical ex-rental property - structurally sound, but a sea of magnolia and worn, smelly carpets," she told Swyft Home. "I've tried to inject my personality into my home.” With the help of her ‘very handy mum’, Kirsty has used DIY tricks, upcycling hacks and shopped pre-loved furniture to renovate the entire property on a modest budget. “Living by myself has meant I’ve needed to decorate on a budget and stretch my limited DIY skills to make the most of the space," Kirsty said. "With the help of my very handy mum, we’ve avoided getting expensive decorators or tradespeople to save money.” Though Kirsty describes her DIY skills as ‘limited’, she has in no way shied away from taking on projects. "I've recycled scaffolding boards to make shelves, painted kitchen cupboards instead of replacing, upcycled a salvaged fire surround, used discounted offcut of flooring to revamp the bathroom, handmade curtains and blinds, and upcycled tired-looking furniture.” For the bedroom, despite its expensive look, Kirsty says

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