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Scottish Sun
6 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
I transformed my council house kitchen with paint & a £13 B&Q buy – after we were left waiting 4 years for a free update
Plus, five easy tips to spruce up your home on the cheap DRAB TO FAB I transformed my council house kitchen with paint & a £13 B&Q buy – after we were left waiting 4 years for a free update Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A THRIFTY DIY fan has wowed people with her epic council house kitchen makeover on the cheap. According to data by HiF Kitchens, the average cost of a mid-range kitchen transformation is around £20,000-£30,000 - but one woman has proved a house transformation doesn't necessarily require spending thousands. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Cash-savvy Sarah left social media users amazed with her epic kitchen makeover on a budget Credit: TIKTOK/@thatruralhome 2 The total costs of this jaw-dropping glow-up came up to just £248 Credit: TIKTOK/@thatruralhome Sarah B. was able to give her kitchen a mega overhaul under £250, thanks to shopping at the popular home goods store, B&Q. Thrilled with the DIY makeover, Sarah took to her TikTok page to share a before and after look at her jaw-dropping project - and it's left many open-mouthed. Before the epic glow-up, the council house kitchen was pretty basic, featuring standard light wooden cupboards, grey tile flooring and cream walls. But thanks to shopping smart and doing everything herself, Sarah was able to give the outdated room a fresh and modern feel. Breaking down the costs and sharing the steps, Sarah said: ''Can you believe we transformed this kitchen for under £250? ''Of course this didn't include accessories, but we already had most of this prior to moving. ''Our kitchen was due to be replaced in 2021 but hasn't been done as of yet so we were given free reign to "spruce it up" and that's exactly what we did!'' The DIY fan kicked off the process with cleaning the cupboards with sugar soap before going over the surface with Kitchen Cupboard Paint - Steamed Milk & All Green by Rust-Oleum. This matt paint set her back £46 and Sarah needed only two layers to achieve the perfect look she was after. Another rental-friendly tip Sarah shared was covering the old worktops with DC Fix - a self-adhesive vinyl wrap that's a cheap and cheerful way to spruce your kitchen with no faff. I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap' In the clip, the thrifty woman explained she used the wrap in Ribbeck Oak effect from B&Q, where it set her back £26 (or £13 per roll). Raving about the kitchen bargain, Sarah said in another video: ''It is durable and waterproof, the only thing you cannot do is put hot pans on it (yay for worktop protectors).'' She also shared top tips for achieving a smooth finish: ''Clean your worktops with sugar soap to remove any grease. How to do your council house up on the cheap Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations. Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals. For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs. A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new. Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards. ''Lay the product out first to make sure you're happy with it. Once you remove the backing use a bank card or smoothing tool to get out any air bubbles. It can be removed easily to correct any errors. ''Make cuts as necessary, around the sink can be a little fiddly. I recommend using a hairdryer to seal around the edges. ''It can make it more stretchy and adheres better to those awkward spaces. ''Make sure you try and match the joins or hide them as best as possible. ''It is so easy to remove afterwards and just needs a quick clean to remove any residue.'' Rather than replacing the white splash-back tiles, Sarah gave them a brand new look creating a geometrical pattern with a gorgeous mustard-coloured paint that cost her £50. Another new feature in the jaw-dropping kitchen glow-up were GoodHome Dukkah Brass cupboard handles, £84 from B&Q. This brought the total costs to just £248 - significantly cheaper than forking out for a new, professionally-done kitchen. 'Unbelievable job' The video has since taken the internet by storm, winning Sarah close to 70k views, over 3,200 likes and more than 1,000 shares. Hundreds of social media users - a total of 322 - flooded to comments to praise Sarah for the DIY job and her skills. One viewer exclaimed: ''Honestly I think it's an absolute triumph!'' Another chimed in: ''Can I just say, I've literally copied ur [your] whole kitchen. went out and got the same vinyl and paint as u cuz I loved it that much!'' ''Unbelievable job tbh, tiles brought it all together,'' someone else thought. ''You make my heart glad because you have a vision and then make it happen without just chucking money about… honestly you have huge talent,'' a fourth wrote.
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I transformed my council house kitchen with paint & a £13 B&Q buy – after we were left waiting 4 years for a free update
A THRIFTY DIY fan has wowed people with her epic council house kitchen makeover on the cheap. According to data by HiF Kitchens, the average cost of a mid-range kitchen transformation is around £20,000-£30,000 - but one woman has proved a house transformation doesn't necessarily require spending thousands. Advertisement 2 Cash-savvy Sarah left social media users amazed with her epic kitchen makeover on a budget Credit: TIKTOK/@thatruralhome 2 The total costs of this jaw-dropping glow-up came up to just £248 Credit: TIKTOK/@thatruralhome Sarah B. was able to give her kitchen a mega overhaul under £250, thanks to shopping at the popular home goods store, B&Q. Thrilled with the Before the epic glow-up, the But thanks to Advertisement read more on homes Breaking down the costs and sharing the steps, Sarah said: ''Can you believe we transformed this kitchen for under £250? ''Of course this didn't include accessories, but we already had most of this prior to moving. ''Our kitchen was due to be replaced in 2021 but hasn't been done as of yet so we were given free reign to "spruce it up" and that's exactly what we did!'' The DIY fan kicked off the process with Advertisement Most read in Fabulous This matt paint set her back £46 and Sarah needed only two layers to achieve the perfect look she was after. Another rental-friendly tip Sarah shared was covering the old worktops with DC Fix - a self-adhesive vinyl wrap that's a cheap and cheerful way to spruce your kitchen with no faff. I transformed my council house hallway for under £60 - the old laminate has vanished but critics say it 'looks cheap' In the clip, the thrifty woman explained she used the wrap in Ribbeck Oak effect from B&Q, where it set her back £26 (or £13 per roll). Raving about the Advertisement She also shared top tips for achieving a smooth finish: ''Clean your worktops with sugar soap to How to do your council house up on the cheap Take inspiration from pricier shops and head to B&M, Home Bargains for interior decorations. Head to YouTube for easy to follow tutorials on how to decorate rather than paying for professionals. For a quick glow-up for your floors or anywhere with tiles, opt for stick-on vinyl to save on costs. A lick of paint does wonders to make a room feel brand-new. Switch out kitchen cupboard knobs for modern ones instead of buying brand-new cupboards. ''Lay the product out first to make sure you're happy with it. Once you remove the backing use a bank card or smoothing tool to get out any air bubbles. It can be removed easily to correct any errors. ''Make cuts as necessary, around the sink can be a little fiddly. I recommend using a hairdryer to seal around the edges. ''It can make it more stretchy and adheres better to those awkward spaces. Advertisement ''Make sure you try and match the joins or hide them as best as possible. ''It is so easy to remove afterwards and just needs a quick clean to remove any residue.'' Rather than replacing the white splash-back tiles, Sarah gave them a brand new look creating a geometrical pattern with a gorgeous mustard-coloured paint that cost her £50. Another new feature in the jaw-dropping kitchen glow-up were GoodHome Dukkah Brass cupboard handles, £84 from B&Q. Advertisement This brought the total costs to just £248 - significantly cheaper than forking out for a new, professionally-done kitchen. 'Unbelievable job' Hundreds of social media users - a total of 322 - flooded to comments to praise Sarah for the DIY job and her skills. One viewer exclaimed: ''Honestly I think it's an absolute triumph!'' Advertisement Another chimed in: ''Can I just say, I've literally copied ur [your] whole kitchen. went out and got the same vinyl and paint as u cuz I loved it that much!'' ''Unbelievable job tbh, tiles brought it all together,'' someone else thought. ''You make my heart glad because you have a vision and then make it happen without just chucking money about… honestly you have huge talent,'' a fourth wrote.
Scottish Sun
23-04-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
I spent less than £100 doing up my kitchen with Next buys & can't believe the difference – it's like a new room
Plus, ten easy DIY hacks under £1 each FOOD YOU BELIEVE IT? FOOD YOU BELIEVE IT? I spent less than £100 doing up my kitchen with Next buys & can't believe the difference – it's like a new room Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A WOMAN has left people gobsmacked after sharing her epic kitchen makeover on a budget. According to data by HiF Kitchens, the average cost of a mid-range kitchen transformation is around £20,000-£30,000 - but thrifty Megan Pender proved there's no need to fork out the eye-watering sum. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Mum Megan did up her kitchen with the help of her hubby for less than £100 Credit: DIY On A Budget Official/facebook 2 The now-updated lighter cupboards looked chic and trendy and went perfect with the wooden-effect worktops Credit: DIY On A Budget Official/facebook The money-smart mum, from the UK, managed to revamp her dull kitchen on a tight budget thanks to purse-friendly buys. What's even more impressive, Megan revealed in the post, she and her hubby did everything themselves - and the "after" snaps would make you think it was a professional job. Before the renovation project, which cost the couple less than £100, the beige kitchen lacked character, featuring wooden cupboards, a dark grey worktop and no curtains by the windows. But working on the DIY glow-up, the crafty pair managed to totally turn it upside down, giving the kitchen a brand new look, giving it a more modern feel. Instead of spending hundreds on new cupboards, the Facebook user decided to simply zhuzh up the existing set by painting them with Rust-Oleum Hessian Matt Cupboard Paint. Fellow DIY lovers can get this now on sale at Dunelm for just £18.40 for a 750ml tin - and according to Megan, they only used one pot. Whilst sprucing up the cupboards, the couple also changed the old handles - and replaced them with chic matt black ones that cost them less than £2. The now-updated lighter cupboards looked chic and trendy and went perfect with the wooden-effect worktops and the light wooden flooring. For the kitchen counter, the mum told other members of the popular DIY On A Budget Official, the couple used D-C-Fix Ribbeck Matt & satin Oak Woodgrain effect Decorative film, which you can get for a mere £13 at B&Q. Another subtle yet effective touch was the new set of blinds, which Megan had found at Next, the shared in the comments. Council Lounge Makeover with B&Q buy All chuffed with the epic glow-up - and rightly so - Anne proudly showed off the jaw-dropping results on social media. She wrote in the caption, before revealing the next steps in the budget-friendly transformation: ''Kitchen makeover over for under £100. ''Still got the backlash to finish and a few finishing touches but can't believe the difference it's like a new kitchen!'' The gorgeous renovation project has clearly impressed many, as the post has racked up close to 120 likes in just two days. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom 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 it to clean surfaces around your home. 'Well done to yourself and husband' Dozens of members flocked to comments to praise Anne, with many in total disbelief. One fan wrote: ''Really well done. I love your microwave and toaster too. I bet you're well pleased with it.'' Someone else chimed in: ''Looks lovely, I love the black handles!'' A third commented: 'It's really lovely, well done to yourself and husband.'' ''Looks fab, love the colour,'' another member of the page added.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I spent less than £100 doing up my kitchen with Next buys & can't believe the difference – it's like a new room
A WOMAN has left people gobsmacked after sharing her epic kitchen makeover on a budget. According to data by HiF Kitchens, the average cost of a mid-range kitchen transformation is around £20,000-£30,000 - but thrifty Megan Pender proved there's no need to fork out the eye-watering sum. 2 2 The money-smart mum, from the UK, managed to revamp her dull kitchen on a tight budget thanks to purse-friendly buys. What's even more impressive, Megan revealed in the post, she and her hubby did everything themselves - and the "after" snaps would make you think it was a professional job. Before the renovation project, which cost the couple less than £100, the beige kitchen lacked character, featuring wooden cupboards, a dark grey worktop and no curtains by the windows. But working on the DIY glow-up, the crafty pair managed to totally turn it upside down, giving the kitchen a brand new look, giving it a more modern feel. Instead of spending hundreds on new cupboards, the Facebook user decided to simply zhuzh up the existing set by painting them with Rust-Oleum Hessian Matt Cupboard Paint. Fellow DIY lovers can get this now on sale at Dunelm for just £18.40 for a 750ml tin - and according to Megan, they only used one pot. Whilst sprucing up the cupboards, the couple also changed the old handles - and replaced them with chic matt black ones that cost them less than £2. The now-updated lighter cupboards looked chic and trendy and went perfect with the wooden-effect worktops and the light wooden flooring. For the kitchen counter, the mum told other members of the popular DIY On A Budget Official, the couple used D-C-Fix Ribbeck Matt & satin Oak Woodgrain effect Decorative film, which you can get for a mere £13 at B&Q. Another subtle yet effective touch was the new set of blinds, which Megan had found at Next, the shared in the comments. Council Lounge Makeover with B&Q buy All chuffed with the epic glow-up - and rightly so - Anne proudly showed off the jaw-dropping results on social media. She wrote in the caption, before revealing the next steps in the budget-friendly transformation: ''Kitchen makeover over for under £100. ''Still got the backlash to finish and a few finishing touches but can't believe the difference it's like a new kitchen!'' The gorgeous renovation project has clearly impressed many, as the post has racked up close to 120 likes in just two days. 10 DIY hacks for under £1 each These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money Homemade Air Freshener: Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh. Upcycled Tin Can Planters: Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants. Custom Phone Stand: Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint. DIY Lip Scrub: Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container. Personalised Bookmarks: Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch. Decorative Mason Jars: Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders. Easy Cable Organiser: Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape. Magnetic Spice Jars: Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage. Handmade Coasters: Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom 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 it to clean surfaces around your home. 'Well done to yourself and husband' Dozens of members flocked to comments to praise Anne, with many in total disbelief. One fan wrote: ''Really well done. I love your microwave and toaster too. I bet you're well pleased with it.'' Someone else chimed in: ''Looks lovely, I love the black handles!'' ''Looks fab, love the colour,'' another member of the page added.
