Thrifty homeowner creates stylish foliage wall in her bathroom for just £65 – using artificial plants from IKEA and affordable materials like cable ties
- Calsey Banks, 29, from Birmingham, told how she created foliage wall for £65
- Savvy homeowner achieved the look by using artificial plants from IKEA
- Said she is ‘so happy’ with the finished result as it gives the room ‘character’
Foliage walls are all the rage at the moment, with indoor plants said to have both physical and mental health benefits – but having a flower or plant wall can come at a hefty price.
However, Calsey Banks, 29, from Birmingham – and a pro at home DIY projects – managed to create her very own foliage wall for just £65.
‘Foliage walls have become very popular recently and my plan was to have one in my garden,’ the PA said, speaking to LatestDeals.co.uk. ‘I found ideas on YouTube and social media.
‘But my bathroom was lacking in something. I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was until I came up with the idea to make a foliage wall in my bathroom before I make it in my garden.’
Calsey Banks, 29, from Birmingham, managed to create her very own foliage wall for just £65. Pictured, at the beginning of the DIY project with the bargain materials bought from IKEA
The savvy shopper first purchased plant squares to create her foliage wall look, before adding plants to give it her own touch (pictured, the finished result)
Calsey (pictured) explained how she attached each stem from the plant with cable ties, and attached it to the wall with the large command strips once she was happy
Calsey went on to explain that she thought the foliage would add ‘lots of character’ to the room – and said ‘it didn’t disappoint.’
‘I didn’t want to get it made by somebody else as I know from looking online they can be very pricey and the area I wanted was quite large,’ she said.
‘So I decided to do it myself to add my own touch and it would be a fraction of the price. It cost me around £65 to make!’
Calsey sought out artificial foliage from bargain brands such as IKEA, and used affordable materials like cable ties to pull the look together.
Calsey didn’t want to order one online as foliage walls are pricey and the area she wanted to cover (pictured) was quite large
The savvy shopper came up with the idea to make a foliage wall in her bathroom before she made it in her garden (pictured, the finished result)
Calsey purchased artificial foliage from IKEA, and used affordable materials like cable ties to pull the look together. Pictured, the stylish foliage which now adds character to the homeowner’s bathroom
‘I got most of my things to make it from IKEA,’ she explained. ‘Firstly, I purchased plant squares to create my foliage wall look, then I added my own plants to add my own touch.
‘I added each stem from the plant with cable ties, and once I was happy with the final look I attached it to the wall with large command strips. It was as simple as that!
‘I am so happy with it and it’s so simple and easy to create – anyone could make it.’
Tom Church, co-founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, commented: ‘There’s nothing like seeing some greenery within your home to add a sense of calm and tranquility.
Calsey’s foliage wall is the perfect addition to her bathroom and it gives it that five-star hotel feel.
‘All you need is a blank wall, some artificial plants from IKEA, some cable ties and command strips, and you’ll have your very own foliage wall, which also doubles as a great background for Instagram!’
Calsey (pictured) is ‘so happy’ with the foliage wall and added it was ‘so simple and easy to create’
Savvy Calsey bought a selection of bargain foliage (pictured, above) from IKEA – and it didn’t disappoint