July 7th 2024.
A Y2K Dream
Jemma Murphy, a mother of three, has turned her ordinary council house into a whimsical Noughties paradise. The transformation, complete with iconic Bratz dolls designs, only cost her £1,500 despite the council's initial threat of a heavy fine. Jemma, a social media influencer from Solihull, shares the three-bedroom semi-detached house with her children. They started renting the house in June 2021 for £800 per month.
At first, Jemma was not allowed to make any changes to the decor of the property since it was a new build. This restriction lasted for a year, and Jemma described living with the plain white walls as being in a "padded cell." But after the year was up, she was determined to add her own personal touch to the house and make it reflect her unique personality. Since 2022, Jemma has dedicated ten hours per week to designing, decorating, and painting the walls and ceilings all by herself.
Jemma's love for Noughties style is evident in her home, with plush toys lining the walls and a swing in one room. However, her dream of having a Hello Kitty themed kitchen comes with a hefty price tag. The council has warned her that if she goes ahead with the design, she will have to pay £7,000 in damages. Despite this setback, Jemma is still adding new features to her home, but she knows that she must return it to its original neutral state when she leaves.
Jemma explained that the council has been restrictive in allowing amendments to the property, possibly due to the high property prices in the area. They only permitted her to change the cupboard doors at her own expense and did not allow her to paint or use vinyl. Despite the restrictions, Jemma has already spent a considerable amount on transforming her home, including £300 on the bathroom. She loves searching for vintage items on Facebook marketplace and incorporating them into her decor.
The bathroom is Jemma's favorite space in the house because it is fully completed and exactly how she envisioned it. She describes it as not being a typical design and a perfect place to relax. Her latest addition to the house is a Hello Kitty cake pop maker, and she is thrilled with how it has turned out. However, the redecoration process has not been easy for Jemma, as she wants everything to be just as she envisions in her head. She even used a makeup brush while free-hand painting to achieve her desired look.
Jemma's decor style is a mix of the 90s and early 2000s, with pastel colors and gothic elements. She describes it as being very nostalgic, and her family has been very supportive and has helped her with the work. Jemma has shared her home transformation online, where she has received a lot of praise. Her video even went viral on TikTok, with many people admiring her bathroom design. The comments have been overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing their desire to have a bathroom like Jemma's when they are older.
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