Shoppers are raving over 3 IKEA garden buys including a £8 find that'll ‘endure rain and wind & still look brand new'
Plus, eight garden features that add the most value to a property
WATER FIND Shoppers are raving over 3 IKEA garden buys including a £8 find that'll 'endure rain and wind & still look brand new'
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HOMEOWNERS are going wild over three IKEA buys that will transform your garden on the cheap.
With summer practically here, millions of green-fingered Brits have been racing to get their outdoor space ready for the BBQ season ahead.
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Looking for some inspo for a budget-friendly garden makeover? It may be worth taking a trip down to your local IKEA
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One thrifty shopper left people open-mouthed with her epic garden glow-up
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But whilst many may assume that giving their gardens a glow-up will set them back a fortune, one thrifty woman recently proved there's no need to fork out a huge sum.
Taking on TikTok, content creator only known as Kjg_home shared how she used £6 and £8 finds from IKEA to transform her garden, leaving many open-mouthed.
Sharing her top buys online, the woman recorded herself in the popular Swedish retailer, where she snapped up budget-friendly LED solar-powered pendant lamps.
The home interior fan bought the outdoor globe lights in two sizes - the 30cm size which sells for £8 each and the smaller 22cm version, that goes for a mere £6 each.
The shopper was thrilled with the 'great buys', which she described as 'the perfect garden IKEA finds'.
According to Kjg Home, there's no need to be wary of the low price tag - as the lights are ''made from water-resistant fabric' - which is a must for the rainy British summers.
She went on to rave about the wallet-friendly find in the video, saying: ''Comes in other colours and has an easy hook to hang.
''Leave to soak in the light - they automatically light up at night,'' the IKEA fan said, showing the gorgeous romantic display on her page.
''Hand them anywhere in your garden and watch them transform your space through all the seasons,'' she instructed.
Another must-have item to look for next time you plan an IKEA trip is a basic black tray, as well as assortment of faux greenery to create realistic wall display.
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To make the simply yet stunning piece of art, the savvy DIY fan used a bit of hot glue to attach the mini fake plant pots to the tray.
If needed, she went on, trim the ends for a more neat look and use a simple hook to hang the decorated tray.
Last but certainly not least was a gorgeous table centrepiece - which also acted as a cheap remedy to keep those pesky mosquitos and bugs at bay.
Garden features that add the most value to a house
A well-kept garden can add anywhere between 5-20% to the value of a property.
Sellhousefast.uk carried out a study and consulted 36 estate agents, garden designers and property professionals from across the UK.
And the experts revealed the garden feature which adds the most value to a property is a shed. Shed - 82% Patio or paving - 76% Secure fencing, walls or gates - 72% Outdoor lighting - 66% Sturdy decking - 62% Water features eg. fountain or pond - 58% Modern garden furniture - 54% Artificial lawn/grass - 40%
For this, you will need IKEA cylinder vases (a three-pack will set you back just £10), as well as some slices of lemon, lemon peel, a few drops of lemongrass oil, fresh rosemary and water.
Once you've combined all the ingredients in the vase, top it off with a floating candle, she demonstrated.
The IKEA super fan said: ''A beautiful display and smells amazing - but more importantly, keeps the bugs away!''
The TikToker, who's won close to 431k fans on the platform, wrote in the caption: ''3 Ikea finds for the garden! It's due to be lovely for the next few weeks so I'm sharing some of my fave garden finds from @ikeauk.
''Update on the Solvinden water resistant solar lanterns-these have lasted a winter outside in all conditions including snow and still work and look like new.''
'Will definitely use these'
Since being shared online, the video has taken the internet by storm, winning the DIY whizz a whopping 310k views, over 4,100 likes, as well as a staggering 2,518 shares.
Dozens of social media users flooded to comments to thank the interior fan for the inspiration.
One person wrote: ''Can't wait to own a home so I can make my backyard look pretty.''
Another chimed in: ''will defo use these for our future garden.''
''Thanks for sharing such a great idea,'' a fan penned.
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