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James Andrews

Dad turns cupboard under stairs into Harry Potter snug using Lidl and eBay bargains

In a move that will have Harry Potter fans smiling to themselves, a dad has transformed the cupboard under the stairs into a magical space Harry Potter would actually want to live in.

The space was previously used for storage, but clever dad Louis combined some ingenuity with bargains from eBay and Lidl to make the snug for his son complete.

His work was shared on Facebook's DIY on a Budget group with mum, Emma, writing: "Little Harry potter cupboard under the stairs for our little boy".

And other parents were seriously impressed.

One writing: "I love this," another adding "we need one of these," while a third wrote "never mind for the kids. I want one for ME".

What the room looked like before (Facebook)
(Facebook)

The renovated room includes stand-out features such as bookcase wallpaper, a carpet featuring Ron, Hermione and Harry running through the forest, a Hogwarts scene, lava lamp and two quotes form the series.

There's even a TV in the room now - letting Louis' little boy watch Harry Potter as much as he wants.

Mum Emma told The Sun : "It was my partner who did all the hard work along with our 19-month old son. It was a father and son project.

"Brick walls were painted using a sponge, carpet was specially made from eBay, wallpaper bookcase and all stickers were also eBay and the light was from Lidl."

(Facebook)
You can, technically, watch other things too (Facebook)

What Louis spent on the room:

  • Wallpaper: £11.50
  • Solemnly swear sticker: £3.79
  • Hogwarts poster: £6.99
  • Dumbledore quote sticker: £14.72
  • Harry potter carpet: £75.00
  • Underlay: £20
  • Black carpet: £35.96
  • Cupboard under the stairs sign: £3.99
  • Small pot of paint for bookcase: £1.30
  • Sponge: £1.30
  • Glitter light: £10
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