I was quoted £5.7k by a professional to transform my kitchen so I did it myself for £200…here’s how
ALL homeowners will know that renovating any room can end up costing a small fortune.
But not according to one DIY whizz, who has revealed how she managed to transform her kitchen on a small budget.
Kelly explained how she was quoted a whopping £5.7k by a professional to Vinyl her kitchen doors.
Instead, she decided to save herself thousands by doing it all herself – and it’s no wonder she’s super “proud” of her impressive handiwork.
In a clip shared to TikTok (@kellysimms77), she begins by sharing a snap of her very worn-down looking kitchen, which features dated tiles and wooden-effect doors.
The DIY guru then set to work to give the room a total modern makeover using stick ease self-adhesive vinyl wall tiles, which can be bought from the likes of eBay, B&M or The Range for as little as £9.99.
Kelly also applied a chic new grey-style vinyl to the tired-looking cupboards doors – and the transformation is almost unrecognisable.
She added: “I only had a small budget of £200 but I’m in love.
I’m so proud of myself.
“I was quoted £5.7 k to Vinyl my kitchen doors.”
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She captioned the post: “Vinyl heaven.”
Self-adhesive tiles are a simple and quick way to update your home on a budget.
They allow homeowners to easily add a splashback or tiled accent to any room.
Speaking to realtor.com, Karen Gray-Plaisted of KGP Design Solutions shared a further pro and commented: “They’re great for renters, provided the material is removable.
“They’re also far less difficult to install than traditional tile, which requires hours of time and lots of materials (e.g., mortar, grout, tile spacers, etc.).
“All you have to do is measure the space, peel off the backing, and stick the tile sheet to the wall.”
Kelly’s informative DIY video has since gone viral, racking up thousands of views and hundreds of comments from social media users.
“So you should be proud – you done a great job, looks lovely!” wrote one.
A second enthused: “Omg I’m going to attempt to do this tomorrow when I go buy the stuff.”
A third penned: “Looks lovely!”
Meanwhile, a fourth wrote: “Wow you done a great job. I love it!”
Another added: “Looks fab! Well done you!”
And one more chimed in: “It looks amazing. Well done you!”