I gave my front garden a chic makeover with a Sainsbury’s bargain & a lick of paint & saved hundreds on new paving slabs

A WOMAN who hated the bland front of her house showed how she completely transformed it with a Sainsbury’s bargain and a few cheap tricks.

Chloe Maddix moved into her new property and decided to give it a purse-friendly makeover.

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Sharing her jaw-dropping before and after photos on her @chloemaddix97 account, she wrote: “Come with me to give my front garden a makeover.”

Instead of changing the path to the front door, she decided to give it a free face lift by jet washing it.

Chloe shared: “I thought I was going to have to pay for new slabs but they came up so clean.”

The next cheap decorating task that made a huge difference was painting her fence and posts a smart brown colour, and also painting the window frames white.

She also instantly transformed the look of her front door by painting it a beautiful colour which she revealed was brand Rust-Oleum’s silver sage paint.

She also added a new light and number sign – and then picked up a gorgeous floral wreath from Sainsbury’s, which looked perfect for summer.

To match the wreath, she picked up some hanging baskets from a local garden centre.

Chloe and her parents also added planters to the front of the house.

The last job she did was to replace her old grass.

Loving the effect of the new grass, Chloe said: “Made such a difference. Am in love.”

The simple yet effective renovation seems to have been a bit hit with the homeowner who said she was “obsessed” with the finished look.

And numerous people praised her budget transformation, with the video racking up over 5,400 likes.

One said: “Classic country cottage feel. Very jealous of your stripey lawn! Well done!”

Another wrote: “The difference that made omg!”

And a third commented: “Absolutely beautiful.”

PHIL SPENCER’S TIPS

Phil Spencer, TV property expert and founder of the property advice website Move iQ, reckons a well-kept garden could add as much as 20% to the value of your property.

The average UK property is now valued at £296,699, according to the latest data from lender Halifax.

That means you can boost the value of your home by just shy of a whopping £60,000 with a few simple improvements.

Phil told The Sun: “Improving your garden is one of the most effective ways to add value to your home.”

Phil Spencer reveals the easy garden glow ups you can do to add value to your property

Even if you are not looking to move, you might want to fix up your garden for hosting barbecues or just relaxing in fine weather.

Phil says: “Try repotting your existing plants into new and attractive tubs, or giving old and tired pots a lick of paint.”

Ikea sells heavy duty pots for £5 that can be painted. Or B&Q has terracotta plant pots for under £2.

It’s not just about what you have on the ground. If you’re tight on space, look up and think about other options.

Phil explains: “A few good quality hanging baskets will brighten up even the smallest space, and you can add a dash of colour to your borders with flowering bedding plants.”

You can currently buy a hanging basket for just £2 from Poundland. You then just need a little soil in the bottom and add some colourful bedding plants.

You can still enjoy your garden after the sun goes down – just add a little lighting.

Phil says: “Colourful solar-powered lights can instantly turn your garden into a feature, rather than just the space outside the house.

“You don’t need an electrician to install them, as they’re self-contained and not connected to the mains.”