I bought a $49 Kmart item and it transformed our home into a luxury oasis before my eyes

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CARINA STATHIS FOR DAILY MAIL AUSTRALIA

20:42 09 Mar 2025, updated 20:50 09 Mar 2025

An Aussie couple have revealed the two Kmart products they used to transform their home on a budget.

Taylah, from Perth, and her fiancé wanted to add a touch of elegance to their living room by installing sheer curtains but didn’t want to spend thousands. 

So instead they bought seven Sicily S-Fold Long Curtains ($29) and matching Curtain Tracks ($20) from Kmart to install themselves. 

The DIY project was completed one afternoon and transformed the space from bland to resort-worthy.

‘If you’ve been considering popping up some sheer curtains, without paying the huge price tag that comes along with it,’ Taylah captioned an Instagram video. 

‘I definitely recommend heading into your local Kmart and giving these a try. We couldn’t be happier with the outcome.’ 

The sheer curtains added a luxurious feel to the space and the clip demonstrated how easy it is to install. The end result left others speechless. 

‘Wow the difference is crazy! This looks amazing babe. I’m so obsessed,’ one commented. 

‘I love the way these look,’ another said.  

‘I’ll definitely be doing this,’ a third added. 

The white curtains are made from polyester and cotton and provide privacy while still inviting light into the space. 

Last month dozens of shoppers were rushing to Kmart Australia to grab an ‘adorable’ new kitchen appliance. 

The department store has released a $35 2L Mini Oven as part of it’s new range alongside an Mini Air Fryer, Mini Hotplate and Mini Saucepan. 

The compact design, pastel colours and retro design will likely be the perfect addition to any kitchen. 

It features three pre-set menu options, a glass door, 15-minute timer, top and bottom heating elements within the oven itself, a slide-out crumb tray for easy cleaning and a temperature range of up to 230 degrees Celsius. 

The new product also looks similar to the popular Smeg Benchtop Combi-Steam Oven, which retails for $1,599 at Bing Lee.

While the mini Kmart oven looks ‘cute’, opinions were divided on Facebook. 

To some the product was deemed a ‘must-have’ but others were convinced owning several miniature appliances will lead to a cluttered kitchen. 

‘Perfect for me, as a single person, who now only eats small meals daily,’ one wrote. 

‘Be good for a caravan,’ another said. 

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‘Pretty cool,’ a third said. 

But one woman said the oven looks so small that it will only let you bake ‘one cookie at a time’.  

‘I really don’t have the space for all of these mini things,’ another admitted. 

Earlier this month an everyday item caught the attention of budget shoppers thanks to its sleek design. 

Kmart Australia’s new set of pedal bins has skyrocketed in popularity for its chic finish and affordable price tag.

The $55 set includes one large 30L bin and a matching small 4.5L bin. 

Nikita, from Sydney, spotted the buy in stores and knew it would match her ‘neutral’ home perfectly. 

Pleased with her purchase, she shared a now-viral TikTok that’s exceeded more than 46,000 views. 

‘One of my favourite Kmart finds! Spent so long trying to find a bin that suits our home and this one is absolute perfection,’ she captioned the video. 

While the product seems mundane, other shoppers raved about it in the comments.  

‘So boring but have also been also looking for a new bin! You’ve influenced me,’ one wrote. 

‘Wait it’s so cute,’ another said.