{"id":131075,"date":"2023-09-27T07:56:10","date_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/?p=131075"},"modified":"2023-09-27T07:56:10","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T07:56:10","slug":"i-was-quoted-15k-to-renovate-my-kitchen-but-did-it-myself-for-1-5k-i-just-watched-loads-of-tutorials-online-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bluemull.com\/beauty-and-fashion\/i-was-quoted-15k-to-renovate-my-kitchen-but-did-it-myself-for-1-5k-i-just-watched-loads-of-tutorials-online-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"I was quoted \u00a315k to renovate my kitchen but did it myself for \u00a31.5k – I just watched loads of tutorials online | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

A COUPLE has revealed how they saved more than \u00a313,000 by renovating their kitchen themselves. <\/p>\n

Jess and Connor, both 29, were quoted a staggering \u00a315,000 for their kitchen makeover, but decided to try and tackle it themselves instead. <\/p>\n


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"We weren't planning on doing the kitchen ourselves originally," Jess said. <\/p>\n

\u201cI had always said that the kitchen would be the first \u2018big job\u2019 we would do when we bought this house as I always hated how bland and cold it was.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter getting quotes for three or four different places, all around the \u00a315,000 mark, we decided that we couldn\u2019t justify those costs for such a small space, and decided we\u2019d have a go at doing it ourselves."<\/p>\n

They started watching DIY tutorials on TikTok and YouTube and took to Pinterest for inspiration on how they wanted their kitchen to look. <\/p>\n

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And they ended up completing the transformation, as well as adding some new appliances, for just over \u00a31,500. <\/p>\n

The old kitchen featured bland white cabinetry, grey tiled flooring, and a slightly dated look with silver hardware.<\/p>\n

The couple fitted a new fridge \u2013 purchasing a second-hand Smeg fridge for \u00a3430 \u2013 and worktops purchased from IKEA.<\/p>\n

They also added a new solid oak floor, purchased from B&Q, and a black sink from IKEA.<\/p>\n

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They overhauled the cupboards, painting them in a trendy forest green, and refreshed the tiles with antique white tile paint.<\/p>\n

To complete the look, they added gold hardware \u2013 including a Wodar boiling water tap \u2013 to compliment the green cupboards.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think the kitchen as a whole has transformed massively, but I would say the things that have made the most difference were actually the cheapest things to do," Jess said. <\/p>\n

\u201cPainting both the kitchen tiles and cupboards has completely changed the look of this space.<\/p>\n

\u201cSomething as simple as changing the chrome handles out for brass also added something extra.<\/p>\n

Cost breakdown of Jess and Connor’s kitchen makeover project <\/h3>\n

Kitchen cupboard paints – \u00a345<\/p>\n

Kitchen tile paint – 3 tins – \u00a368.97<\/p>\n

Primer for cupboards – 1 tin – \u00a320<\/p>\n

Worktops – IKEA Vrena – \u00a3300<\/p>\n

Solid Oak flooring – B&Q – \u00a3230.40<\/p>\n

Handles – Amazon 2 boxes – \u00a330<\/p>\n

Tile trim – B&Q – \u00a312<\/p>\n

Smeg fridge freezer second hand – \u00a3430<\/p>\n

Wodar boiling water tap \u00a3300<\/p>\n

Black Sink – IKEA circular hub – \u00a365<\/p>\n

Total: \u00a31,501.37<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d say my biggest tip is just to spend some time figuring out exactly what you want from your space before you start it.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a messy, time-consuming thing to do, so having a clear vision helped speed that up.<\/p>\n

\u201cAlso, always make sure to spend time doing prep work \u2013 it\u2019s potentially the worst part, but it makes such a difference to the finish and durability of things.\u201d<\/p>\n


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