A MUM has wowed social media users with her ''fabulous'' living room makeover using Amazon and B&Q bargains. Melanie Frizzel took to Facebook where she proved there's no need to fork out a fortune to give your home a glow-up . According to the cash-savvy mother, who works at Sainsbury's , her crafty son totally transformed their living room by building and installing a media wall.
Adding a media wall can significantly improve the overall the aesthetic and functionality of your living space. A media wall integrates your TV , storage, and other components into a seamless and stylish focal point, instantly making the area look more visually appealing. As reported by My Builder , on average, media wall costs in the UK range anywhere from £500 to an eye-watering £4,000, with most homeowners forking out approximately £1,500 to £2,500 for materials and installation.
READ MORE ON HOMES However, determined to keep the expenses as low as possible, Melanie and her son spent just a fraction of the price. Sharing the epic glow-up on the DIY On A Budget Official page, the mother said: ''My son kindly built us a media wall, absolutely love it.'' She also broke down the total costs, which included timber for £72, £169 fireplace from the home goods store B&Q , as well as lights from Amazon for an affordable £27.
The project also included plaster boards, which the family already had, bringing the final costs down even more. Most read in Fabulous After assembling the timber together, the.