I gave my kitchen a makeover on a budget – a £12 purchase from B&M made a huge difference
A thrifty woman has wowed social media users with her epic slow-moving kitchen renovation using bargains from B&M and Amazon.
According to recent data from HiF KitchensThe average cost of transforming a mid-range kitchen in the UK is around £20,000-£30,000. Amy Lou recently proved that there’s no need to pay a sky-high price.
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The financially savvy Londoner, who posted the stunning results on Facebook, managed to spruce up her drab kitchen on a budget thanks to affordable purchases.
What’s even more impressive, Amy revealed in the postshe did everything herself – and you wouldn’t be able to tell from the fantastic After photos.
Before the beautiful renovation project, the beige kitchen lacked character, with simple cabinets, a dark gray worktop and white walls.
The dark washing machine did not fit in with the overall picture and stood out like a ton of bricks for the rest of the house. The simple white curtains also looked old-fashioned, as did the rusty stove.
But after a year of DIY makeover, Amy managed to completely overhaul the kitchen, giving it a whole new, modern look.
Instead of spending hundreds of pounds on new cabinets, the financially savvy Facebook user decided to spruce up the existing cabinet by painting it with B&M’s Johnstone’s Paint.
Depending on the colour you choose, you can pick up a pot of paint for as little as £12, but be quick as it’s currently on sale.
The now renovated white cabinets looked more chic and trendy and matched perfectly with the lighter gray countertops and beige floor.
If you’re strapped for cash or simply don’t want to waste money, you can purchase vinyl wrap from retailers such as Dunelm and have your worktop looking as good as new for next to nothing.
The Londoner said she used DX FIX self-adhesive static cling film for the worktops, also from B&M, where she bought two rolls for £20, or £10 each.
Amy – who chuckled that she didn’t have the patience for another renovation – also spruced up the walls with stick-on tiles from online giant Amazon.
DIY enthusiasts will also be spoilt for choice here, as the store offers a huge range of products to suit every taste and budget, with prices starting from just £8.
The stunning makeover also included a new cube on the side, which she purchased from IKEA.
Amy was over the moon with the epic glow-up – and rightly so – proudly writing in the caption: “After working on this solo for a year, I finally did it.”
10 DIY Tricks for Less Than £1 Each
These simple and affordable DIY tricks can help you get creative and save money at the same time
Homemade air freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled tin planters:
Clean and paint empty cans so you can use them as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to make your own phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
Homemade lip scrub:
Mix sugar and a little honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalized Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for the finishing touch.
Decorative Mason jars:
Paint or decorate old preserving jars and use them as decorative vases, storage containers or candle holders.
Simple cable organizer:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic herb pots:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or the refrigerator for easy storage of herbs.
Handmade coasters:
Cut squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to make your own coasters.
Natural all-purpose cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use to clean surfaces in your home.
The beautiful renovation project has clearly made an impression on many, as the post has already received 400 likes in just two days.
Tens DIY on a Budget Official Members of the page responded en masse, praising the Londoner, with some even asking if she could make their kitchen a little prettier.
“Well done!! That looks beautiful,” someone wrote.
A second chuckled: “You did a great job, would you do mine too? I have the same kitchen.”
Someone else joined in the conversation: “What a great idea to use such a unit… I’m going to look into this.”
“You did a fantastic job, will you do mine too? I have the same kitchen,” one woman added.
“You are so proud of me,” wrote another.
