Blush Walls Bedroom
Home-owners up and down the country have been giving their houses incredible makeovers during lockdown - using interior design inspiration found on social media.
And one DIYer, 36-year-old Rebecca Glendenning, spotted the panelled feature wall trend on home accounts on Instagram and decided to give it a go herself.
Rebecca set out to transform her lacklustre bedroom into a cosy but modern space with a feminine touch by applying a self-constructed panelling effect on the wall behind her headboard.
And she managed to complete her DIY project for just £155.
Speaking with online money-saving community, lastestdeals.co.uk, Rebecca said: "The idea for the bedroom makeover came about after seeing various posts on Instagram featuring rooms with panelled walls. I thought they looked beautiful.
"It had been a while since I last decorated my bedroom and it was due a lick of paint."
Rebecca decided to take her design plans further than just a lick of paint by opting for an on-trend panelled feature wall.
"I was fed up with the plain, off-white walls but I couldn't decide between wallpapering a feature wall or panelling," she said.
"After doing a bit of research, I decided that I preferred panelling, as it adds depth and character to a room. I decided to take the plunge.
"I wanted a cosy but modern look for the room with a classy feel to tie in with the crystal-style chandelier I already had and loved," she said.
The popular blush pink and grey colour scheme that she opted for was based on Rebecca's existing curtains, which feature silver tones.
Speaking on how she completed the feature wall, Rebecca said an in-the-know friend suggested using MDF offered to help her complete the job.
"He measured up, taking the depth of the coving and skirting board into account," she said.
"He then purchased the correct thickness of MDF, which was cut to length by Nordstrom Timber. It cost £30 for the amount I needed to cover the entire wall."
The wall was marked up with equally spaced rectangles before hammer-in fixings were used to create an anchor for the panels.
"I preferred this shape to squares and the wood was cut to fit with an electric saw," Rebecca said.
"The fixings also have a crosshead so can be screwed out if needed.
"Doing it this way, rather than using wood glue or No More Nails , gives a really secure fit that's flush against the wall.
"Once the wood panelling was securely in place, I filled the holes and joins with caulk. I repeated this three times, sanding it down in-between each fill. I finished with a layer of polyfilla and sanded once again for a smooth finish."
The panelling was then painted using Wilko Matt Emulsion Paint Raspberry Meld (£12 for 2.5L).
Rebecca applied two coats using a paintbrush for the trickier parts and a radiator roller for the middle sections. The rest of the room was painted in Dulux Nutmeg White Matt Emulsion Paint and Dulux satin finish white for the woodwork, costing £42 in total.
"The room took about two weeks to complete as the panelling was done in stages, followed by the filling and painting," she said.
"Then I had the carpets and curtains professionally cleaned before adding the furniture and accessories."
Saving money, Rebecca kept a number of items she already owned - including the headboard, bedside tables, lamps, throw and picture frames.
To accentuate the new style of the room, she bought several affordable items including new bedding from Sainsbury's for £35; a glass vase with artificial flowers from The Range for £8; cushions from B&M, The Range and Next for £35; and an oil burner that she sourced for £5.
"For anyone wanting to do a bedroom makeover on a budget, I would definitely suggest panelling, as the wood is cheap and you can do it yourself if you're brave enough," Rebecca said.
"When looking for furniture and accessories, you can get some bargains on eBay and Amazon – that's how I found my mirrored bedside tables."
Rebecca's passion for home interiors shines through in her choices.
"I have a big interest in interior design and I enjoy designing and planning room upgrades for my home," she said. "I take hours searching for the right accessories and what will go well in a room.
"I often refresh my rooms using accessories, or by focusing on a base colour to work around. Having a similar colour scheme running throughout my home means that I can easily swap things between rooms whenever I feel like having a change."
Tom Church, Co-Founder of latestdeals.co.uk comments: "Wall panelling is a brilliant way to elevate a room.
"It looks expensive but, as Rebecca proves, if you plan it well your only costs will be the MDF and the paint.
"The accessories you choose can really bring a room to life so make sure you shop around for the best deals."
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