Couple’s simple DIY hacks saved them £8k during kitchen transformation

A savvy couple saved £8,000 on their kitchen renovation – by doing it themselves.

Amber Morris, 26, and her husband, Dan, 28, moved into their newly-bought four-bed home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in July.

The property had been built in 2002 and needed “a refresh” and they wanted to start by brightening up and modernising the kitchen.

But after being quoted £9,000 for contractors to renovate the kitchen they decided to give it a go by themselves.

Follow the couples renovations @danandamber on social media.

COSTS:
Worktop vinyl: £40 (Kitchen Wraps)
Paint for cupboards: £38 (B&Q) – picked a colour from Farrow and Ball, then had it mixed at B&Q.
Paint for walls: £42 (B&Q)
Sink and tap: £300 (Victoria Plum)
Extractor fan: £80 (Appliances Direct)
Handles: £30 (Amazon)
Spray gun: £40 (Amazon)
Total: £570
Saving £8,430 on original £9,000 quote