# Budget B&M Home Makeover Transforms Council House for Under £30

> A mum used cheap B&M and B&Q items, including a £2.50 candle, to give her council house an expensive look.

- Publisher: Briefzora (https://briefzora.com)
- URL: https://briefzora.com/budget-bm-home-makeover-transforms-council-house-for-under-ps30
- Published: 2026-10-30T19:10:04+05:00
- Author: Briefzora Desk (https://briefzora.com/author/briefzora-desk)
- Section: Technology
- Topics: Digital Features, Features, B&M, Homes, Bang for your buck, B&Q, Interior design
- Image: https://briefzora.com/uploads/2026/10/im-a-mum-and-i-transformed-my-council-house-on-the-cheap-with-bm-buy-atvifx.webp

## Key points

- The mum painted her hallway bannister black using Frenchic paint.
- Chrome light switches were bought for £6 from B&Q.
- Chrome double plug socket cost £8 at B&Q.
- Black-and-white wall art was reduced from £30 to £6 at B&Q.
- Scented candles were purchased for £2.50 and used only as décor.

## Why it matters

Homeowners looking for inexpensive ways to refresh council properties can replicate these low-budget upgrades.

## Article

A mum demonstrated how she upgraded her council house using low-cost items from B&M and B&Q, achieving an upscale appearance without professional help.

She began in the hallway, painting the bannister black with Frenchic paint, a tip she "highly recommends."

She then swapped out "horrible, basic light switches" for chrome versions bought for £6 at B&Q, noting they "Gives the expensive look on a budget."

Her next upgrade involved chrome plug sockets, with a double socket priced at £8 from B&Q.

She spotted a black-and-white wall art set originally priced at £30 at B&Q, now reduced to £6, and added it to the room.

A floating shelf from B&M costing £5 was installed above a radiator that she also painted black, topped with two photo frames and a plant.

The plant, described as her "guilty pleasure," was purchased for £4 each from B&M.

She completed the décor with scented candles costing £2.50, which she keeps for decoration only and never lights.

Finally, she bought a trio of reed diffusers for £5, calling them a "good buy."

Viewers praised the finds, with one commenting "We love thisssss" and another saying "I love the black and white look so much omg."

## Frequently asked questions

### What cheap items did the mum use to upgrade her council house?

She used Frenchic paint, chrome switches (£6), chrome sockets (£8), a £6 wall art set, a £5 floating shelf, £4 plants, £2.50 candles and £5 reed diffusers.

### Where were the makeover items purchased?

Most items were bought from B&M and B&Q stores.


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