THREE'S A CROWD
A SAVVY mum-of-three has been praised online after showing off her impressive space-boosting makeover in her kids' bedroom.
The three young kids, who shared a "tiny" room, were sleeping on "toddler beds" due to lack of space - but now they have amazing triple bunk beds and a heap of space to share.
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The new bedding solution has allowed Jackie Bennett to open up the area - and it means the kids - aged five, seven and eight - have proper beds to sleep in.
Thrilled with the new look, Jackie shared snaps of the makeover online and other parents are seriously impressed by the design.
Posting in the DIY On A Budget UK Facebook group, she wrote: "I wanted to show off my tiny room that three of my children share! My boyfriend has worked his socks off to get this done.
"My three children who are nearly 6,7 and 8 have been sleeping in toddler beds because I couldn’t fit in 3 full size single beds in their small room.... until now!
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"Triple bunks were tricky to put together at some points but will be a massive hit compared to their old toddler beds!"
She also added that finding a colour was difficult because she has two boys and a girl, but decided on grey which has " done the job perfectly."
Having triple bunks means Jackie could still fit a wardrobe, set of drawers, a TV and a dresser in the small space without it looking or feeling cramped.
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The doting mum filmed her kids' reactions to their new room as they walked in to see it for the first time.
All three were super stoked to finally have a proper room and they thanked their mum through toothy grins.
The crafty mum also listed the budget stores she'd bought from including B&M and Amazon.
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Jackie's shopping list:
- Beds - Amazon
- Wardrobe, drawers & Toy box- Argos
- Dressing table - B&M
- Storage boxes - B&M
- Paint - Dulux Chic Shadow Diamond Matt
- Light shade - Amazon
- Bedcovers - Tescos
- Dream Catchers- B&M
Needless to say, her post attracted a huge response with group members super impressed by the clever idea
"Wow, great sleeping solution for a small bedroom," one person wrote, "the wall colour brings it altogether! Great job."
And another chimed in: "Absolutely brilliant I am going to show my friend she has 3 children in small room."
While a third wrote: "Looks good. Really good use of space!"
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