Bunk beds are a great space-saving idea when your kids are small, but as they grow and become more independent, they start to want their own space.
But don't worry if you can't afford to expand or add on. Because one clever mum has shared the genius way she divided her nursery into two parts using her 'novice' DIY skills.
And she completed the look with great deals from Facebook Marketplace, Shein, eBay, and more.
“We needed to divide the children's room instead of just having partitions because they're 12 and 7,” Erin McGill explained on TikTok (@scottish_erin).
The savvy homeowner continues to document her DIY journey and tells how she “ripped everything out” before installing new carpet herself.
She said she then asked a family friend to help her install the partition wall while her partner was busy organizing all the electrical equipment.
Proving he can do anything if he puts his mind to it, Gil continues, “I learned to tape and bury.”
Then she posted a snap of herself very His handiwork was superb, and he quipped, “Not bad for a newcomer!”
Clearly pleased with the finished result, she excitedly shows off her daughter's new room, calling it “a lovely girly room.”
The room is large enough for a single bed and desk, and is equipped with fairy lights, wall art, and cute pink cushions.
Next, she reveals her son's new game room, which features bunk beds with storage underneath, blue LED lighting that wraps around the ceiling, and a wall-mounted TV.
And those looking to follow in Gil's DIY footsteps are in luck. Because she revealed everything to her digitally fabulous.
“The building materials were sourced from local suppliers, totaling around £130, and a friend did the walls,” she explained.
“My partner, who is an electrician, did the electrical work. The carpet was 100-pound rolled-end and I installed it.”
She went on to reveal that the beds were bought on Facebook Marketplace, each costing just under £100, and that everything else was bought from Shein or eBay.
“I learned to plaster, tape and fill walls, so I did it all myself,” Gill continued.
“The paints were old paints that I had…I just mixed them together to make the colors.
“Both rooms cost around £450 in total, which we split over three months starting in January.”