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I live in a council house & gave my son’s room a makeover for £60…the nicotine walls were transformed with a £15 B&Q buy
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A WOMAN has revealed that she has given her son’s council house bedroom a mega makeover without breaking the bank.
So if you’re on a budget and are looking to give your home some much-needed TLC, then you’ve come to the right place.
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The savvy mum and DIY fan, who recently showed off her impressive bathroom makeover, explained that thanks to a £15 buy from B&Q, she was able to give her toddler’s bedroom a total overhaul.
Not only this, but the mother, who is ‘turning a council flat into a dream home’ for her and her toddler, Lucas, explained that she also nabbed cheap bits from Vinted, Facebook Marketplace and B&M, to turn the space from drab to fab.
Thrilled with her two-year-old son’s room transformation, the content creator took to social media to share a before and after look at the bedroom, leaving many totally stunned.
What was once a very plain space, with magnolia walls, has since been given a total glow up, and is perfect for a little boy.
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The DIY enthusiast wrote: “Toddler bedroom transformation for under £60.
“First off…getting rid of these magnolia/nicotine yellow walls.
“I painted the entire flat with a few tubs of B&Q white emulsion, £15 a tub.
“Fortunately the two bedrooms were already carpeted which helped keep costs down.”
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After giving the room a fresh lick of paint, the mother then added a bed, toy box, book shelf, hanging shelves and a range of accessories, to bring colour and personality to the space.
She continued: “I switched his cot to a toddler bed and the toy box was a Facebook Marketplace find I DIY’d a year ago.
I don’t believe a council house can’t be a glam home and I made my amazing using Amazon DIY
“I slowly got little bits from Vinted, Facebook Marketplace and B&M over the last few months.”
We think Lucas’ blue bedroom looks fabulous and it’s clear that many others do too, as social media users flocked to the comments of the TikTok clip to praise the bedroom overhaul, which was posted under the username @.
Absolutely beautiful. Well done
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DIY enthusiasts described the room as 'beautiful' and praised the mother for doing such a 'great job'.
One person said: “That's so lovely.”
How can I get a council house?
To apply for a council home, you need to fill out and hand in an application to your local authority.
To find your local authority, simply use the Government's council locator tool on its website.
Once you have access to your local council's website, it should offer you guidelines on how to complete your application.
After applying, you'll most likely have to join a waiting list.
Bear in mind, even if you are put on a waiting list, this doesn't guarantee you a council house offer.
Your council should also offer you advice on how to stay in your current home and solve any issues you might have, such as problems with a private landlord or mortgage.
You are eligible to if you are a British citizen living in the UK providing have not lived abroad recently.
Each council has its own local rules about who qualifies to go on the housing register in its area, but it is based on "points" or a "banding" system.
For example, you’re likely to be offered housing first if you:
- are homeless
- live in cramped conditions
- have a medical condition made worse by your current home
- are seeking to escape domestic violence
Once you are high enough on a council's waiting list, it will contact you when a property is available.
Some councils let people apply at the age of 18, while others let you apply even sooner at 16-year-olds.
EU workers and their families and refugees may also be eligible.
A council house is reached through a points system, so depending on your housing needs, you may be considered low priority.
The council will contact you about any available property once you are high enough on the waiting list.
There is no limit on how long you can expect to be on the waiting list.
Another added: “Why in 2024 do they still use magnolia? Surely white is a better option!
"You’ve done a great job.”
A third commented: “Gorgeous.”
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Whilst someone else beamed: “Absolutely beautiful. Well done.”
Meanwhile, another chimed in: “Turned out lovely.”
Rules on transforming your council house
According to , the kind of improvements you can make to your council property depends on the type of tenancy you have.
Introductory tenants are usually limited to minor improvements like redecorating inside.
If you’re a secure tenant, you have the right to carry out improvements to your property. These include:
- installing a new bathroom or kitchen
- building an extension
- putting up a garden shed or greenhouse
- installing a new gas fire or fireplace
- cavity wall insulation
- redecorating the outside of a house
- fitting an aerial or satellite dish
You might need your council’s written permission for work you do. if you’re not sure.
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