A DIY pro has revealed how she gave her ancient fence a budget glow-up using a bargain buy from Next – and people are obsessed with the final result.
Victoria shared her low-effort makeover on Instagram, showing the difference a fresh coat of paint and some foliage screens can make.
Known online as @thisenglishhome, she regularly shares DIY tips and interior design inspiration with her 101,000 followers.
In a new reel, she said: “Budget fence makeover… summer ready.
“Before: 10-year-old fences, disused driveway.
“Next: Foliage Screens, I used four.
“The shed (and wheelbarrow) got the ‘dusky blush’ treatment.
“One year on and we still love it…”
During the short reel, Victoria shares step-by-step how she transformed the space that runs along the side of her home.
First, she gave the top half of her fences a fresh coat of white paint, using the Frenchic Al Fresco in the shade Dazzle Me!
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Victoria then covered the bottom in four faux foliage screens, which she bought from Next for just £20 each.
To complement her fence’s new look, she painted both her shed and wheelbarrow in Frenchic’s Dusky Blush outdoor paint.
Finally, she added a cream and black outdoor rug, potted plants, and a small stool to create a seating area.
Shoppers can pick up the bargain paint from various retailers, including eBay, with prices starting at just £10.95.
And while the exact foliage screens the content creator used are now out of stock, similar styles are available at Shein for £8.25, and Wickes for £35.
Fans loved her budget makeover, with the video gaining more than 1,600 likes and 42,100 views.
In the comments, Victoria’s followers shared their reactions, with one writing: “Oh this looks stunning. The foliage screens look so good! Love love love it!!”
Another commented: “We’ve been toying with painting our fence white and this has fully made me want to do it!!!”
“I LOVE THIS, the pop of colour of the shed and wheelbarrow,” added a third.
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