Revamping kitchen CHEAPLY!!

Megabusymum

Not sure if I've posted this is the right bit so apologises if that's the case.

Anyway, my kitchen's really looking tired and I would love a new one, but that's not going to happen unless the lottery comes up this weekend, so I thought I'd revamp it.

The doors are solid Acacia wood and are lovely I'm just sick of looking at them after about 11 years. I thought I'd paint them cream so has anyone got ideas on which paint would look and last best and how I'd go about it.

I thought I could change the worktops, kickboards, cornice and plinths to beech and that would hopefully give it an update and not cost the earth.

Where's the best place to get these bits or am I just as well going to MFI/B&Q? :T

stenny_2

Hi Megabusymum,

Not being cheeky, but i'd ask a MOD too put this in My home thread which includes DIY and you'll get some good pro's advice.

HTH

nicola.1

cupboards fronts are not that expensive to buy. i'd look into that

Nile

stenny wrote:

Hi Megabusymum,

Not being cheeky, but i'd ask a MOD too put this in My home thread which includes DIY and you'll get some good pro's advice.

HTH

Well.........I'm not a MOD or a rocker.;) However, I am a board guide so I will move this thread over to the 'In my home' board.:D

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Kind Regards

Nile

dwight-van-man

Hi, new unit fronts on their own are far cheaper than with the carcasses or if you are really looking to keep the costs down, try Ronseal paint & grain - you basically paint the doors & drawer fronts, then use the graining tool to get a finish. Failing that, have a minor chip pan fire and claim a new kitchen off your insurance!

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Nile

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jennifernil

You can buy all the individual bits and pieces very reasonably at Ikea.

deanos

B+Q Sell door fronts quite cheaply

undercover_elephant_2

Door fronts, yes, but not handles. You'll end up paying £7 each in B&Q. Try http://www.diy-kitchens.com for cheap door fronts.

/Elephant

deanos

Handles can be quite cheap in B+Q when i did my kitchen up the handles were £4.99 each or you could buy a pack of 10 for £12.99 !

tigertiger_3

yes, I was going to suggest B&Q too, they have a lovely beech one on offer at the moment 70% off doors as it is being discontinued
hope it helps

tt