I transformed my boring garden patio on a budget using stencils & a lick of paint – people say it looks ‘amazing’
IF you’ve ever got a professional quote for a new garden patio, then chances are you would’ve been expected to fork out a small fortune.
But rather than throw away your hard-earned cash, one savvy homeowner has shown how she managed to transform her dull patio on a budget – all by herself.
And perhaps the best part of all? She used nothing but a stencil and a lick of paint.
The DIY whizz named Maddy Mcgrail took to Facebook group Gardening On A Budget Official and posted a before snap of her patio, which was plain and in desperate need of some TLC.
Speaking to Fabulous Digital, she then explained how she simply purchased two stencils from Dizzy Duck, which cost her around £40, and some paint which she had leftover.
To achieve the finished look, she painted the patio black and, once dry, she then stuck the affordable stencil on one pavement slab at a time.
Next, she slowly brushed the white paint over it and after painting over all the gaps, she carefully removed the stencil.
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%
She was then left with a stunning geometric print which gives her outdoor haven a total new lease of life.
Proudly posting a photo of her efforts online, she penned: “Well I think the hard work as paid off!”
And it seems she isn’t the only one to think so, with super impressed social media users quick to flock to the comments section to praise her very handy DIY skills.
“Well done!! Looks amazing,” enthused one person.
A second commended: “Looks fantastic! Job well done.”
A third branded it “beautiful,” while a fourth wrote: “Love it!”
Meanwhile, another added: “Very nice!”
And a further chimed in: “Well done!
“You have worked hard now enjoy!”
