I couldn’t afford a new kitchen after buying my ex-council house – I used B&Q and B&M buys to transform it & saved £7.5k
A WOMAN has revealed that she couldn’t afford to splash the cash on a new kitchen, so decided to give hers a makeover herself.
After purchasing her ex-council house, Sandra Knaggs explained that she was quoted £10,000 for a new kitchen.
However, using bargain buys from B&Q and B&M, Sandra was able to give her space a total transformation, all whilst on a budget.
Not only has Sandra turned her space from drab to fab, but she saved an incredible £2,500 in the process.
Thrilled with her new kitchen, which is super chic and trendy, Sandra took to social media to give other DIY fans a close up look.
Posting on DIY On A Budget, a private Facebook group with 2.2 million members, Sandra posted before and after snaps of her kitchen and penned: “Couldn’t afford a new kitchen after purchasing our ex council house.
“So decided to go down the route of spending the money on the things that needed improving.”
What was once a very tired and dated space, has since been given a stunning overhaul.
Now, the boring brown cupboards are nowhere to be seen and the dated floors are super fresh.
The DIY enthusiast added: “We moved the door and put in French doors which we did ourselves to save money, then new benches, base unit, sink and tap and painted existing doors and appliances to match.
“New laminate floor and tiles and I’m very happy with how it turned out.”
Sandra confirmed that she bought her stylish splashback and sink from B&Q and used Craig & Rose rust effect paint, which you can nab from B&Q, Robert Dyas or Wilko.
She also used a gloss roller and Johnstone’s matt black paint, which she bought from B&M, to give her kitchen doors a fresh feel.
The savvy woman explained that she got her tiles from Wickes and did “everything ourselves”.
Cost around £2.5k which is way better than the £10k we were quoted
Sandra Knaggs
She continued: “[It’s] by no means perfect as we aren’t tilers, but happy [with] how they turned out.
“It’s taken a few months but it’s worth the disruption.
“Cost around £2.5k which is way better than the £10k we were quoted.”
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DIY fans react
Sandra’s post has clearly left many open-mouthed, as it has quickly racked up almost 700 likes and over 120 comments.
Social media users were left stunned by the kitchen overhaul and many flocked to the comments to express this.
It just goes to show you don’t have to spend a fortune on a new kitchen – with a creative eye, paint and DIY, you can do anything
Facebook user
One person said: “Awesome job!!!”
Another added: “Wowsers, that is fantastic!”
A third commented: “You have a new kitchen now. Amazing transformation.”
Whilst someone else penned: “That is beautiful!! It just goes to show you don’t have to spend a fortune on a new kitchen – with a creative eye, paint and DIY, you can do anything. LOVE IT!!”
Not only this, but another DIY fan chimed in: “Wow. Amazing transformation. Looks awesome, cosy and warm. Love the detail.”