Panel Wall Bedroom
A woman created the bedroom of her dreams for £155 with items bought from high street stores including Next and B&M.
Inspired by posts on Instagram, Rebecca Glendenning, 36, gave her room a "cosy but modern" look by creating her own panelled walls.
The primary school teacher told money-saving website LatestDeals.co.uk: "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."
She added: "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 added.
To compliment her existing curtains, Rebecca chose a blush pink and grey colour combination and took a friend's advice on using MDF to create the panels.
She said: "He measured up, taking the depth of the coving and skirting board into account.
"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."
Rebecca opted for equally spaced rectangles, rather than squares. The wood was cut with an electric saw and hammer-in fixings used to create an anchor for the panels.
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 polyfiller and sanded once again for a smooth finish."
To create the finished look, Rebecca applied two coats of Wilko Matt Emulsion Paint Raspberry Meld (£12 for 2.5L) to the panels, using a paintbrush for the trickier parts and a radiator roller for the middle sections.
She then painted the rest of the room in Dulux Nutmeg White Matt Emulsion Paint and Dulux satin finish white for the woodwork.
Rebecca said: "The room took about two weeks to complete as the panelling was done in stages, followed by the filling and painting.
"Then I had the carpets and curtains professionally cleaned before adding the furniture and accessories."
She then added a few new items to finish the look, including new £35 bedding from Sainsbury's, an £8 glass vase with artificial flowers from The Range, £35 worth of cushions from B&M, The Range and Next.
Rebecca said: "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.
"When looking for furniture and accessories, you can get some bargains on ebay and Amazon – that's how I found my mirrored bedside tables."
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."
Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats-on-news/woman-transforms-bedroom-155-panel-19513307
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