I made DIY panelling using a 94p Screwfix buy – it’s great for insulation too, but trolls are not convinced
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YOU don't have to fork out for a contractor to transform your living room.
A budget-friendly hack can help elevate your home without breaking the bank.
In a viral TikTok , luxury home brand demonstrated the DIY technique for their followers.
They described the upgrade as "the simplest and easiest arch panelling hack."
The decor experts revealed the budget buy they used to form the arch panels.
"We used foam pipe insulation to create this look with ease," they explained.
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You can pick up for just 94p from ScrewFix.
They carefully sawed the end of the insulation pipe at a diagonal angle.
The professionals measured and levelled the pipe before securing it to the wall.
Once they had evenly spaced out the three DIY arched frames, they began painting them.
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Rowen then showed viewers the finished look, which they decorated with a matching white couch, rug, and pampas.
They also added some home decor touches including a diffuser, a white textured blanket, and white cushions.
The brand, which has recently partnered with Olivia Attwood, features influencer-esque decor.
And while Stacey Soloman may approve of the arches and pampas, not everyone was sold on the technique.
TikTok users shared their thoughts on the DIY hack in the comments section.
"I think it'll get ruined when someone touches it," pointed out one viewer.
"Until you push on it and the paint cracks," wrote another unimpressed follower.
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"Go get some in plaster, you tight gits," suggested a third commenter.
"'The old home owners did some strange things' - customers as I give them a quote to fix this in three years," said one contractor.
"I think that flexible pool noodles will chip and crack and look awful," wrote another TikTok user.
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"So if someone presses on it the paint crumples off? Brilliant," commented one viewer.
"This is just for taking photos or filming. It can't be applied on real homes since the slightest press will ruin it," pointed out another person.
