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Mum uses Ikea bargains to split her sons’ bedroom in two – and gives it a stunning Mario makeover for cheap too

IF you have a Mario-obsessed kid and looking to give their bedroom a themed makeover, then look no further than this savvy mum's epic room transformation.

Yvette Carless revealed that her two sons share a bedroom and was looking to give them extra space, so came up with a genius way to create more storage without it looking cramped.

Mum Yvette Carless built a bed frame on top of a set of Ikea draws
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Mum Yvette Carless built a bed frame on top of a set of Ikea draws Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook
She used MDF and cut it to size before taking some paint to the frame
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She used MDF and cut it to size before taking some paint to the frame Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook

The crafty mum decided to build a bed frame out of MDF on top of a set of Ikea drawers.

This not only meant they could fit an extra set, but it allowed extra storage underneath the bed too - while giving them each their own space.

While the incredible room might look like it cost a fortune, Yvette revealed it was all done on a budget and that she used a lot of what she already had.

Posting in the  Facebook group, she wrote: "2 of my boys share a bedroom so thought I'd do a Mario makeover for them on a budget and create more space.

The whole space was done on a budget and has opened up the space
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The whole space was done on a budget and has opened up the spaceCredit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook
The new design means there is extra storage under the bed for toys and extra bits
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The new design means there is extra storage under the bed for toys and extra bits Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook

"Had most of the things here already- IKEA draws and boxes etc.

"Paint and wood cost about £200, stickers £24 Ebay, an extra duvet cover to make the headboards £14, a few teddies and a lamp off Ebay and Amazon and I'm thrilled!! £300 well spent."

Her post blew up attracting over 5k 'likes and hundreds of comments from people who were seriously impressed the her efforts.

Yvette bought Mario-themed stickers from eBay and decorated the walls
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Yvette bought Mario-themed stickers from eBay and decorated the wallsCredit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook
She even made her own headboards which she covered with a £14 duvet cover
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She even made her own headboards which she covered with a £14 duvet cover Credit: Extreme Couponing and Bargains UK group/Facebook

"That’s so good . Can you come and do my boys room please lol" one person joked.

And another said: "Wow, that is amazing. Really creative and makes the most of the space. Xxx"

A third added: "Amazing well done super creative."

While a fourth wrote: "Absolutely gorgeous! How inventive.x"

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