A savvy mother has transformed an outdated drinks cabinet into an impressive fancy dress station for her daughters - for just £20. 

Sophie Alderton, 40, from Norfolk, found a cheap drinks cabinet on Facebook Marketplace for just £5 and soon set to work creating an amazing wardrobe for her girls.

'I started buying Disney dresses and fancy dress accessories probably in October for my two and four-year-old girls,' she said, speaking to money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk.

'I stocked up on them as it was their big Christmas present from me and their dad Dan.' 

'I wanted a place to keep them all tidy, but that was fun as well as functional in our family room. I looked online to buy something, but even the basic poles on a stand seemed pricey and very plain.' 

'I have always loved doing furniture up in a shabby chic style for our holiday let and home, and with my hubby being a carpenter, I knew I could borrow his tools if needed. 

'Being nearly eight months pregnant when doing it was a little challenging, but I really wanted it finished for Christmas.

She continued: 'I searched on Facebook Marketplace for a suitable unit I could use and found one locally for atap £5.

I then made a template for the top to make it a bit more fancy, and then sanded, primed and painted it using some leftover wood paint. 

'We made a little door mirror and fitted a clothing rail, before adding some baskets.' 

Sophie's daughters were absolutely delighted when they were presented with their new fancy dress station on Christmas day.