“Growing With Your Partner”: Western Cape Couple Who Married With Nothing Celebrate Furnished Home

• A couple from Zweletemba in the Western Cape shared on TikTok that they had nothing when they got married
• In their TikTok video, they showed that things changed for the better when they furnished their home
• Many internet users in the post's comment section were happy for the couple, who gave God the credit
• The founder of a local interior design company spoke to Briefly News about budget-friendly ways people can redecorate their homes

For some couples, life after marriage can bring challenges that test their bond and resilience. However, one inspiring couple who started with nothing joyfully shared the progress of their home.

From nothing to everything and more

A content-creating couple, known as The Phuthis, motivated many when they shared that when they got married, they had nothing, but God had been faithful to them.

As a result of God's love, the married duo went from chilling on the floor to having a couch and much more in their living room.

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The couple from Zweletemba in the Western Cpe wrote in their post's caption:

"Growing with your partner and trusting God in the process is all you can do."

Watch the TikTok video below:

Decorating your home on a budget

Marilize Jacobs, the founder of Pigs Can Fly Interiors, told Briefly News that people can paint their homes to redecorate and save money.

"Paint your cornices the same colour as your wall (not the standard white). By doing this, you are 'lifting' the height of the room, creating an illusion that the room is bigger."

The interior design expert also suggests keeping the wall colour neutral. For example, the curtains should be off-white, not white, to open up the space.

Marilize also shared three must-haves in every home:

1. Guest toilet

"Always forgotten, but all guests 'use' this space. All guest toilets are 'slim' to create the feeling of the space being bigger.

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"Paint a feature wall behind the toilet to draw the eye. Psychologically, the space will not feel like you are walking down the aisle to the throne."

2. Greenery

"Potted plants and greenery are relaxing and healthy."

3. Layered lighting

"This saves power. Instead of using all your downlights, invest in a floor lamp, candles, or table lamp combination."

Mzansi loves couple's growth

Several social media users applauded the couple's success and shared encouraging words in the post's comment section.

@siphondob told app users:

"This is a real marriage. Starting afresh."

@nonceba315 stated in the comments:

"God was like, 'Oh, so they are honouring me. Let me show them the benefits of it.' More is coming, watch."

A delighted @sanieprecious said:

"It’s so satisfying to see young couples achieving things together. Look at God."

@brotherme49, who could relate to what the couple had experienced, shared:

"My partner and I are on the same journey as you guys. The house is empty, but the Almighty will soon give us a way."

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@adrianamboussi adored the video and wrote:

"Aww, this is beautiful."

@isabellabaloyi2 said to the couple:

"I love the fact that you didn't bother anyone."

3 other stories about couples' homes

• A couple who married at 21 embarked on an inspiring journey to build their first home, sharing the process online. Their determination motivated Mzansi.
• A heartwarming video showed a married couple levelling up from living in kasi backrooms to owning a suburban home.
• A 19-year-old woman shared that she and her 25-year-old husband bought an RDP house and turned it into a loving home.

Source: Briefly News