I bought my entire kitchen for £50 on Facebook – it looked stunning when I bought it for £29
MANY people know that buying a new kitchen can be the most expensive part of a home renovation. But it doesn’t have to be.
A clever couple shared how they transformed their kitchen cupboards for just £50.
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With the average three-bedroom home renovation costing over £83,000 in 2023, it’s no wonder more and more Brits are getting their money’s worth.
This also means doing odd jobs and finding second-hand materials and furniture.
TikTok user @thestylepad_uk revealed that instead of buying new kitchen cabinets, they purchased a used one on Facebook Marketplace.
The interior design fan discovered the kitchen cabinets cost just £50, saving them thousands on a new alternative.
More about home transformations
To keep costs down, they installed the units themselves and didn’t pay a professional.
The woman said, “My husband did ours. He’s not a builder, but he’s very handy!”
After installing the wooden units, they painted the dull wood a beautiful olive green color.
The woman wrote: “I applied a base coat first and then two coats of ‘The Tobacconist’ from @COAT Paints.”
You can currently buy a pot of paint for £29, and the end result certainly looks worth it.
Next one The homeowners refurbished their countertops, opting for “compact laminate” in a marble design.
The woman wrote: “We’ve had them for 6 months now and no problems so far, so fingers crossed.”
She added in the caption: “Was it worth all the blood, sweat and tears?”
Luckily, hundreds of people liked her post and many praised the amazing before and after photos in the comments.
One of them said, “This is an amazing transformation.”
Another added: “Wow this is brilliant.”
Meanwhile, a third commented: “This is amazing, honestly, I’m so impressed! I love a bit of up cycling!”
Top Tips for Buying on Facebook Marketplace
Beware of scammers
As a rule of thumb, do business locally and in person. Be cautious if someone asks you to ship an item. Use only secure payment methods, read buyer and seller reviews, and inspect an item carefully before purchasing. Also, keep communicating via Messenger.
Choose rich areas to get quality items at low prices
A wealthy person selling something on Marketplace probably doesn’t know or care what their item is worth. This is a jackpot scenario for a buyer.
Don’t be afraid to negotiate
If an item has been on the market for weeks, offer 25% below the asking price. The seller will likely counter-offer, but you will still get the item for less than the original price.
Do not send the automatically filled message ‘Is this item still available?’
If you see an item that is well priced and in demand, and you really like it, don’t wait any longer. Send a friendly opening message with an offer, and make the transaction hassle-free for the seller.
Keep search items as broad as possible
Assume the seller doesn’t know exactly what they have, where it came from, what the material is, what the design style is, or how much it’s worth. Then cast a wide net.
The story concerns a property developer who snaps up a complete Wren kitchen worth £6,000 for just £250 on a second-hand platform.
Michaeld Quadri, who led the renovation process of two houses he owns on TikTok, urged Britons to “not sleep on Facebook Marketplace” or ex-show furniture.
“Things are so expensive and I can’t buy everything new, so certain things that I can buy secondhand, I buy,” Michael revealed in a video that has now gone viral.
“Facebook Marketplace is really a godsend for all my daily needs.
“I’ve decorated bedrooms for £200 to £300 and sometimes retail The value could be nine or even ten times higher than the actual value I bought it for.
“You’d be amazed at what people are willing to give away on Facebook Marketplace for a fraction of the cost.
“So take a look around and you’ll find some really, really good gems.”
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