If you're anything like us here at the SDC, you're always on the lookout for ways to spruce up your home on a budget. And this latest hack from a Kmart fan is sure to do just that!

Mum-of-two Tiffany has shared her tip for transforming a boring old bench seat into a ritzy stone-look piece that will add a touch of class to any space.

The woman from Wollongong said that all you need are a few supplies from Kmart and Bunnings and some simple instructions to re-create this "designer" piece.

And the best part about this project is that it requires no tools and can be completed in just a few minutes!



Taking her tip to Instagram, Tiffany wrote: "Just over a year ago, I purchased this timber bench seat from Kmart and recently I thought about putting it up for sale on Marketplace, as it didn’t really suit my style anymore."

"But after my last DIY project, I had a pack of the $26 stone-look decking tiles from Kmart left over and thought, 'maybe I could give the bench seat a little makeover instead'.

"So here’s the quick and easy process using no tools, just my hands, and the products I already had leftover at home."

The mum also shared a video, detailing the steps to create the DIY project.



The head turning result has captured the attention of social media users, garnering more than 1,500 likes and hundreds of comments.

One person wrote: "That looks amazing. I was wondering when those first came out if they could be used on my outside glass top table."

"Think I’ll give it a go."

"This is a brilliant idea. You're such a genius. Love this," another said.

A third chimed in: "In love with this glow-up! Amazing work guys!"


The materials used for the DIY project:

• Timber Bench, Kmart, $35 (members, we’ve scoured the Kmart site for this product but it seems to be out of stock at the moment… we’ll be sure to update the article when it’s back)

• 4 Pack Light Stone Decking Tiles, $26.00, Kmart

• Dunlop 1.5kg Flexible Coloured Grout - Alabaster, $9.91, Bunnings

• Selleys 130g Hold Up Construction Adhesive, $11.10, Bunnings

Tiffany also said in an interview with Yahoo! Lifestyle that she is definitely no stranger to DIY projects, and has been refreshing her homeware for the past two years.

"I started off by upcycling vases I found at local op shops," she shared.

"It's just a little hobby I enjoy doing and I love showing people how you can style and create your own decor on a budget."

If you're thinking of starting your own upcycling journey, Tiffany has some great advice.

"Start off by giving yourself smaller projects, before jumping straight into something larger," she suggested.

"And make sure you have all the required tools before you start."



Most importantly, have fun with it!

"The project is about you and what suits your style," Tiffany said.

We shared a number of DIY coffee table projects on the website before and we’re sure that this posh DIY bench will match well with the tables!

Will you be giving this tip a go? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!



Also, for those who are looking for more DIY coffee table ideas, we recommend checking out these articles:

• Savvy DIYer shows how to make a $1490 coffee table for just $100 – get the designer look for less!
• Crafty mum from Perth transforms second-hand coffee table using $16 item from Bunnings
• From Kmart and Bunnings to real smart and stunning: This DIY pro shows us how to save almost $400 for a coffee and side table
• Mum stuns social media after sharing SECRET TIP to give a “dull” coffee table a posh makeover — “It looks so good! I love it!”