A £7.99 Home Bargains buy made my hallway look SO much bigger – but everyone’s saying the same thing about my DIY method
IT’S a tried and tested way to make a room look bigger.
So when it came to giving her hallway a makeover, Shannon decided to head to Home Bargains to stock up on mirrors.
She took to TikTok to share her clever hack, as she used the £7.99 oval mirror to reflect the space in her hall and give the illusion of more space.
Shannon began by working out the placement of the six mirrors, before using sticky strips to secure them to the wall.
She then stood back proudly to admire her handiwork, after positioning three mirrors on the bottom, and another three directly on top.
“DIY giant mirror hack,” she captioned her video, alongside hashtags including #hackitlikeapro and #renovationproject.
And while people were quick to praise her for the clever makeover in the comments section, there were also a lot of warnings about the way Shannon had completed the transformation.
“I used those strips for my small bathroom mirror and it came down,” one wrote.
“There is no way I would be using sticky strips to hold mirrors up, they will soon come crashing down,” another added.
“Good luck with those sticky pads, they ain’t that brilliant … but looks very nice,” a third commented.
“I would not use those! I made the mistake of using them! Didn’t end well,” someone else said.
“Don’t trust them to hold it up! They last a couple of weeks tops,” another warned.
“Does look gorgeous tho!”
“That’s what people are saying, I’m hoping they last,” Shannon replied, nervously.
While other comments came from people suggesting another way Shannon could add an extra edge to the transformation.
“They would also look nice the opposite way round down the wall with the wall painted black,” one wrote.
“Be nice with the wall painted black behind the mirrors,” another added.
“Paint the wall behind them black for a dramatic effect,” a third suggested.
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
“Looking great!”
“Someone else said that! I think I might have to,” Shannon replied.
“Why not place them horizontal and paint the wall black?” someone else wrote.
With Shannon responding: “If they fall off I am definitely going to do this!”