A mum has transformed an old playroom into a 'mum cave' for herself.
As seen on LatestDeals.co.uk, Carly Sulai decided to repurpose the room for herself after her two children aged 9 and 7 'became less interested' in the playroom.
Speaking to LatestDeals.co.uk, she said: "When we moved into a bigger house, the original room was built by my Dad with a shower and toilet room built in. Having two young kids, we thought the best idea would be to create a playroom where they could enjoy every toy they owned without the rest of the house getting messy. However, as they got a bit older, they became less interested in it."
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Carly wanted a room for herself to 'chill out in' and 'escape from mum life' from time to time. After seeing examples online of man caves, she wanted to create her own 'mum cave' instead.
She continued: "I boxed up or got rid of toys that the kids had outgrown. Then I needed to decide on a theme. I went for a boho theme which I find to be a soft touch and calming."
When designing the aesthetic for the room, Carly decided to combine rattan decorations with plants adorning shelves, inspirational prints and plenty of cushions. The walls were to remain the clean white they’d been for the playroom, but accents of brown, yellow and green were mixed in along with soft lighting.
Carly said: "We already had the storage cube, so I gave it new life by wiping it down and adding some new boxes to it. They were only £5 each from Home Bargains - so this was a much cheaper option compared with buying a new furniture unit. The candles and ornaments came from B&M and Primark, and they were no more than £2 or £3 each."
Carly didn’t need to pick up many to make the shelves look warm and inviting. She got seven candles, two small plants, three medium plants and some storage boxes. She continued: "I also stuck up some colour-changing LED lights and placed them around the tops of the walls - they give the room a cosy feel. You can get lights like these for around £10 on Amazon".
She also picked up a jute rug from Home Bargains and a bedspread from a local folk market which she then hung on the wall. Carly said: "Adding the toilet and shower has made a massive difference when it comes to having guests over. I’m a clean freak so sticking to one area is always good in my eyes! The most expensive item was a sofa bed which cost £295, but it’s ideal for guests and the rest of the makeover was cheap enough that I could afford it."
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