I've transformed my council house with 5 tips, including why changing the doors makes a massive difference | The Sun

A CRAFTY woman has revealed how she gave her drab council home a glow-up with five easy tips and how changing the doors is what makes all the difference.

Social media user only known as @61thecouncilhouse took to TikTok to proudly share the transformation and how she achieved it with a few tips.


According to the whizz, who recently made her own DIY privacy fence, ditching the old doors and replacing them with a new one is key when giving your home a glow-up.

In her video, the 26-year-old DIY lover revealed her new doors that were white and completed with a chic black handle.

Whilst posting her recommendations, the council home resident also advised to paint your kitchen cupboards.

The new kitchen has been renovated with a glam marble-effect worktop that has a great contrast to the navy blue cupboards underneath.

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The woman, who has won more than 61.5k followers on the platform, was also raving about another hack – and it's budget-friendly too.

She said that panelling your walls not only will make your property look loads better but the project is also ''super cheap''.

Whilst painting the walls don't forget to paint the radiators too – this is another effective way of making your home appear more posh.

In terms of picking the colour, the whizz recommended sticking to black.

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Last but certainly not least, the woman, from the UK, urged fellow DIY fans to add shelves where possible.

These can then be completed with books, candles and vases to fit whatever aesthetic you're going for.

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Fellow social media users were stunned by the glow-up, as dozens flocked to comments to share their thoughts.

One said: ''Love that lamp in the beginning.''

Another penned: ''Amazing.''

''Beautiful home !'' a third reckoned.

''You should add that such changes removes council liability and responsibility. Many make changes and can’t afford the upkeep because they didn’t know,'' a fourth warned.

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