When it comes to decorating your home, many people turn to places like Instagram and Pinterest for some inspiration.
Sometimes you’ll find something you love, but it’s just a bit - or a lot - outside of your budget, so you might be on the hunt for a more affordable way to get the look you love.
That’s what mum-of-one, Jenna Jessup, did when she saw a hack on Facebook that would let her get a feature mirror for just a fraction of the cost.
The hack, which was originally made popular by Stacey Solomon, lets people have the trending Crittall style mirror for almost a tenth of the price.
A genuine Crittall mirror could set you back around £1,500 for an original, so it’s well worth trying to find a cheaper alternative.
All you need are some two simple items from Ikea, a spirit level and some command strips.
Jenna recommends buying 16 of the 21x30cm FISKBO frames, which cost just £1.75 each, and 16 of the LONSAS mirrors for £1 each.
If black frames don’t suit your room, they are also available in white , pale pink and baby blue .
She also advises buying one or two extra mirrors, just in case you accidentally break any during its assembly.
To build your brand new mirror, first you need to measure the wall you want to place your mirror on and decide where you want it to fit.
Don’t forget to make a small mark on your wall with a pencil so you know where to start hanging them.
You can always buy more of the frames and mirrors depending on the space too.
Next, just slot each mirror into the frame and make sure it’s in securely, then stick a command strip to the back of the frame.
Jenna also recommends avoiding using cheaper command strips as they don’t tend to hold as well, so buying the proper ones that can support a heavier frame is better.
These ones are currently discounted by 22% on Amazon, and can hold frames up to 7.2KG.
Now all you need to do is stick each frame to the wall, and you have your brand new feature mirror, for just a fraction of the price.
These style mirrors are great for making your room look larger, and they also help reflect light to make it brighter.
Jenna, 34, also DIY’d the rest of her dining room on a budget, including getting her dining table on Facebook Marketplace for just £50, and picking up the decorative items like the plants and centrepiece for a bargain price at Dunelm and Ikea.
If you don’t feel up to trying your hand at a DIY version, you can also buy a more affordable dupe of the Crittall mirror at Dunelm for just £65.
There are plenty of other hacks to help you DIY your home on a budget, so you can get your personal style for less.
