Over the past year, savvy mothers have transformed rooms using budget items from stores like Kmart, Big W and Target and proudly shared the results online.
And now one Australian mother has wowed thousands after transforming several rooms in her home using affordable versions of her favourite designer products – with incredible results.
Tina Delvin, 31, a stay-at-home mother-of-four from Perth, Western Australia, started making over her house while raising her children and has plans to complete an interior design diploma she started before giving birth to her fourth baby.
Tina Delvin , 31, a stay-at-home mother-of-four from Perth, Western Australia, started making over her house while raising her children
The savvy mum has been sharing her chic rooms in various budget Facebook groups and has been praised for her perfectly organised, on trend spaces
Notable items in the main bedroom includ a $19 marble white side table from Kmart, a $39 mirror from Kmart, an $18 tan leather cushion from Kmart and a grey chunky knit throw from Adairs for $30
The savvy mum has been sharing her chic rooms in various budget Facebook groups and has been praised for her perfectly organised, on trend spaces.
For the main bedroom, Ms Delvin spent approximately $500 and used products from an array of different stores including Kmart, Adairs, Spotlight, Temple and Webster, Feather and Oak and Zilvi.
Notable items include a $19 marble white side table from Kmart, a $39 mirror from Kmart, an $8 tan leather cushion from Kmart and a grey chunky knit throw from Adairs for $30.
Ms Delvin purchased the picture frames, bamboo ladder and wood basket above from Kmart, the bed from Ikea and the side table from Target
The children’s rooms are also immaculately styled – the modern beds cost $149 each from Fantastic Furniture, the cushions and lamp were all from Kmart and the animal print bed covers were from Target and $19 each
Ms Delvin’s youngest son, Van, sleeps in luxury with his entire nursery decorated with stunning finds and on-trend play things
The children’s rooms are also immaculately styled, with the thrifty mum spending approximately $470 in total.
The modern beds cost $149 each from Fantastic Furniture, the cushions and lamp were all from Kmart and the animal print bed covers were from Target and $19 each.
The most expensive item in the room was a $50 print from Pax and Hart followed by a mustard ottoman from Spotlight which cost $40.
Ms Delvin’s youngest son, Van, sleeps in luxury with his entire nursery decorated with stunning finds and on-trend play things.
This section of the home features a number of Kmart items including a pot plant ($10), stand ($3), bench seat ($39), tan cushion ($8) and faux throw rug ($49)
The dining room is brought to life by Ms Delvin’s Kmart buys as well, with stand out items including a $29 mirror, a $6 black wire bowl, a $15 wall shelf, a $6 candle holder and a $29 floor lamp
One of the most impressive items in his room is a $30 personalised cardboard play house from The Box Man.
Other items in the room include a $249 cot from Target, $2 bunting from Kmart, a $35 ‘Van’ wall plaque from Arlo and Co, a $30 mustard ottoman from Spotlight and a $100 floor rug from Keeks and Chuck.
The living room and dining room also feature contemporary styling, with one area dedicated entirely to relaxation and wine.
This section of the home features a number of Kmart items including a pot plant ($10), stand ($3), bench seat ($39), tan cushion ($8) and faux throw rug ($49).
‘If I see a look that I like, I try and replace the expensive items with something similar,’ she said
It also includes a black ladder from Big W which cost $29 and a wine cabinet from Freedom.
The dining room is brought to life by Ms Delvin’s Kmart buys as well, with stand out items including a $29 mirror, a $6 black wire bowl, a $15 wall shelf, a $6 candle holder and a $29 floor lamp.
She also used a $15 flower print from Yorkelee Prints, Freedom furniture and $19 chairs from Fantastic Furniture.
So how does she do it?
‘Take your time buying things. I like to buy a couple of things at a time and slowly add new bits in as I slowly see them come together to achieve the look I want,’ she said
‘Shop around! If I see something I want but is too much, I keep looking on Gumtree till what I’m after pops up, this way you save so much! And if it’s from Ikea it saves you the time having to put it together,’ she said.
Ms Delvin also buys all her main furniture in neutral colours so she can change up the look regularly with new throws and cushions and always sells her unwanted bits and pieces to buy new things.
‘If I see a look that I like, I try and replace the expensive items with something similar,’ she added.
‘For example I love the reindeer hide rugs. They are around $400 so I bought the $39 from Kmart to achieve the same luxury look.
‘You can achieve a look without spending big money and it actually feels better spending less,’ she said
‘Take your time buying things. I like to buy a couple of things at a time and slowly add new bits in as I slowly see them come together to achieve the look I want.’
Ms Delvin hopes she can inspire others to embrace budget decor and to take their time when decorating their homes.
‘You can achieve a look without spending big money and it actually feels better spending less,’ she said.
‘A house tells a story and shows your personality, just have fun with it.’