A THRIFTY DIY lover has revealed how she gave her kitchen an epic makeover spending just a little over £100.
According to recent data by HiF Kitchens, the average cost of a mid-range kitchen transformation the UK is around £20,000-£30,000 – but Eilidh Macleod recently proved there’s no need to fork out the eye-watering sum.
Chuffed with the jaw-dropping results, Eilidh took to Facebook to show the grubby kitchen before the glow-up – and after.
The money-smart DIY enthusiast said that before giving the room the makeover, she ”wouldn’t turn on the big light” as the condition of the kitchen ”was so bad”.
Prior to the epic transformation – which set her back a mere £110 – the white paint on the ceiling was peeling off in huge chunks and the pastel yellow walls also featured a jungle-themed print by the cabinets.
This, she proudly showed off on the popular DIY On A Budget Official page, was replaced with an on-trend bee wallpaper which she had found for just £13.
The intricate wallpaper, which turned out to be a major hit amongst fellow members of the group, fit perfectly with the original grey tiling and minimalist aesthetic.
Another cheap yet effective change was the spruced-up kitchen worktop – instead of spending hundreds on a new one, Eilidh simply covered the surface with a self-adhesive vinyl wrap.
These self-adhesive vinyl wrap films are ideal for covering a whole host of surfaces in the home and workplace, whether that’s furniture updates, arts and crafts, and even TV or film sets.
Not only is this peel-and-stick solution super simple to apply, it’s also easy to wipe clean thanks to the durable and heat resistant material.
Sharing the gorgeous results in a post, the thrifty woman said she had used DC fix in Granite which set her back just £25.
The kitchen worktop complimented the existing cupboards by the walls which she had transformed with a lick of Ronseal Cupboard Paint.
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The remaining money went towards Wicks Silk Emulsion (share Urban Nights) which cost her a tenner, as well as £12 for the stunning Aztec-print rug in the middle.
Eilidh wrote in the post: ”My kitchen was so bad I wouldn’t turn on the big light. Total £110. New flooring will be budget too.”
‘What a difference’
Amazed by the makeover – which has taken the page by storm with over 700 likes in less than 24 hours – dozens flooded to comments to praise the woman.
One said: ”Gorgeous. Well done.”
”Loving the wallpaper, what a difference, well done,” a second chimed in.
A third added: ”Not my taste but looks so much better!”
”What a lovely cosy kitchen it is, well done!!” someone else commented.
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