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A DIY enthusiast has revealed that she gave her old, horrible bathroom the ultimate makeover, whilst staying on a budget.

So if you want to give your home a refresh, but are strapped for cash and are looking to do it on the cheap, then you’ve come to the right place.

Before and after photos of a bathroom renovation.
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A DIY whizz has turned her bathroom from drab to fab, without breaking the bankCredit: Facebook
Before and after photos of a bathroom renovation.
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Using affordable bargains from the high street, Melissa Walker was able to add style to her once dated spaceCredit: Facebook
Renovated bathroom with pink walls, green tile, and star-shaped floor tiles.
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The bathroom renovation has left people gobsmackedCredit: Facebook
Renovated bathroom with dark green tiles, pink walls, and a vintage wooden vanity.
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People have said it looks 'beautiful' and many love the green tilesCredit: Facebook

Melissa Walker, a DIY fan from the UK, shared that thanks to cheap buys from Amazon, B&M and B&Q, she was able to turn her bathroom from drab to fab.

What was once a very dated, dark and dull space, has since been given a total freshen-up and Melissa’s bathroom is now incredibly bright, chic and oozes style and personality. 

Not only does it look luxurious, but it also resembles a room you’d expect to find in a posh interiors magazine. 

Thrilled with her bathroom’s overhaul, Melissa took to social media to share a before and after look at the space.

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Posting on , a private Facebook group with 2.2 million members, Melissa shared snaps of her bathroom before she and her husband gave it an overhaul, alongside pictures of the finished space.

With the post, Melissa wrote: “My husband and I have spent weeks working our butts off to make my dream bathroom a reality, and I'm so in love with the finished result!

“We both dug in to remove the old tiles and horrible textured walls. 

“My husband did all the plumbing, electrics and plastering, and I helped re-tile, grout and paint.

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“We did it all on a budget, shopping around for the best for our money. 

“We were lucky to find the sideboard that we're using for the sinks for free on Facebay. 

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“I sanded and oiled it and painted the accents gold.”

Now, Melissa’s bathroom is one-of-a-kind, with jaw-dropping flooring, bright green tiles and gorgeous gold details. 

Melissa, who previously gave another bathroom in her home an upgrade, also opened up to Fabulous about this jaw-dropping bathroom makeover, and claimed that it cost her just over £2,000. 

My husband and I have spent weeks working our butts off to make my dream bathroom a reality, and I'm so in love with the finished result!

Melissa Parker

She confirmed that she got her green parker moss tiles from Tiles360 and nabbed her supernova white floor tiles from Tile Mountain.

She saved cash by getting cheap paint from B&Q and while she got her bath from Appliances Direct, she nabbed her taps and sinks from Debenhams.

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To decorate the space, Melissa bought a mirror from Amazon, light fittings from Dunelm, a plant pot from TK Maxx and towels from B&M.

Meanwhile, she got her ceiling rose from Amazon and her soap dispenser and toothbrush holder from TK Maxx. 

DIY fans beam

Melissa’s Facebook post has clearly impressed many, as it has quickly racked up 391 likes and 110 comments. 

What a classy transformation

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Social media users were gobsmacked by the ‘beautiful’ bathroom and many eagerly flocked to the comments to express this. 

One person said: “Dreamy!!” 

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  16. Update kitchen sink            
  17. Replace kitchen worktops                   
  18. Hang shelves    
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Another added: “That looks beautiful. Well done to you both. Love the green tiles by the way!”

A third commented: “Great job!!! Looks beautiful and I love the green tile!!!”

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Meanwhile, someone else chimed in and penned: “What a classy transformation.”

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