Teacher, 22, transforms her bedroom into a cosy retreat for just $78 using stylish woven lampshades that can be controlled with a remote
- A 22-year-old first home owner has revealed how she transformed her bedroom
- The teacher created wire-free downlights for $78.50 using bargain Kmart buys
- The downlights transformed the master bedroom from basic to luxe instantly
A budget-savvy school teacher has revealed how she transformed her bedroom by adding two stylish DIY downlights next to her bed.
The transformation cost Emily Duncan, a 22-year-old first home owner from Sydney, just $78.50 after the aspiring home-flipper sourced everything she needed from Kmart.
The most expensive part of the makeover was the pair of woven lampshades which cost $29 each, Emily told FEMAIL.
A budget-savvy school teacher has revealed how she transformed her bedroom from basic to luxe by adding two stylish DIY downlights next to her bed, pictured after the transformation
The ‘before’ shot of the bedroom lacks the sophistication the lights bring to the room
The young woman said there were ‘no tools or electricians required’ for the makeover.
‘I used push lights with a remote instead of hard-wiring new lights, this means that when I change my mind which we know I probably will soon, I haven’t wasted hundreds of dollars,’ she revealed.
Emily posted a video on Instagram showing off exactly how she made the stylish downlights, which are operated using a remote control.
The video starts with the teacher measuring the space between her bed and each wall, so she can hang the lights in the right spot.
She then marks their position using pencil before placing sticky hooks on the ceiling.
After that the young woman tied her jute string to her lampshade and stuck the remote controlled light at the base.
She then hung the lights which instantly transformed the room and inspired her followers with dozens commenting on how clever the lighting solution was.
The transformation cost Emily Duncan, a 22-year-old first home owner from Sydney, just $78.50 after the aspiring home-flipper sourced everything she needed from Kmart
The young woman completed the project on her own without the use of heavy tools or the need for an electrician
‘So happy with the final product, and so proud that I did it all by myself,’ Emily said, to which someone commented: ‘From apprentice to tradie.’
Emily also posted the video and photographs showing off the transformation on a Kmart hacks Facebook Page.
And even regular Kmart shoppers were impressed with the hack – especially by the use of the remote-controlled lights.
Others copied the idea and said they were amazed by how easy it was to replicate.
The young woman spent $78.50 on the two lights and got everything she needed from Kmart
The camping lights, also from Kmart, are remote controlled making them perfect for the job
‘You have a copy cat on your hands, yep ME. Thank you. We bought two years ago and I wanted lights like this from the roof but we just haven’t, now I can,’ one woman said.
One woman decided she wants to do something similar down her hallway while others said the idea is perfect for people in rentals.
Emily and her partner Cam, who is a plumber, are currently renovating their home together.
They are uploading hacks, photos and lessons learned on their way on Instagram and are hoping to one day be ‘professional house flippers’.