Bright coastal makeover for dark and dated kitchen

We’re so happy with the result of our Kitchen Makeover. To create a new bright modern, coastal look on a budget for our kitchen we:

- Painted all cupboards using White Knight Tile & Laminate Paint in ‘Cotton Ball’

- Replaced benchtops with a ‘Think Benchtop’ in ‘Bianco’ 38mm

- Installed VJ paneling on front of bench

- Replaced appliances

- Installed new white sink & brass mixer

- Replaced cupboard handles

- Replaced tiles
- New rattan stools from Bunnings

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MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Aleishacorr. It's amazing to have you join us, and many thanks for sharing your project.

This is an extraordinary transformation, and I trust you are thrilled with the finish. I love everything about it, and I think you've done an exceptional job. You certainly nailed the bright modern and coastal look brief.

Did you have any hiccups along the way, or was it all smooth sailing?

I can't wait to see your next project. Well done.

Mitchell

lifestylebymari

Hi @Aleishacorr

I love what you have done with the space.

It made the kitchen so much more modern and brighter. Good job!

Aleishacorr

Thanks Mitchell! We’re so happy with the result! It was mostly all smooth sailing I believe, we could have had a bit of a hiccup with the vj paneling, my partner had cut it to size & painted it, just before installing my dad suggested go my partner that they should hold it up to make sure it fit before glueing & lucky they did because a section has to be cut shorter! Crisis averted lol

ritcho

@Aleishacorr

Hi. I love the panelling! I am planning to add panels under the bench top, so your sharing is so helpful.

Did you paint the bench top ? What paint did you used? Thanks

EricL

Hello @ritcho

Let me tag @Aleishacorr to make them aware of your kind words and questions. I believe they used White Knight 1L White Renew Tile And Laminate Paint in Cotton Ball. The benchtop was actually replaced with Think Solid 38mm Custom Made Benchtop - Bianco. However, if you wish to paint your benchtop, I suggest using Dulux 1L Renovation Range Tiles & Benchtops Gloss White in combination with Dulux 1L Renovation Range Clear Coat Gloss.

If you need further assistance, please let us know.

Eric

ME_1

Fabulous! Congrats on a brilliant make-over!

Aleishacorr

Thank you so much! 🙂

Aleishacorr

Hi! Oh nice! We replaced the benchtops with a think benchtop from bunnings

Aleishacorr

Thank you 🙂

alexandrataya

@Aleishacorr

This kitchen looks great!

Can I please ask where for a link to the tiles you have chosen. I really think they'll suit our space well 😊

EricL

Hello @alexandrataya

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you for joining the discussion.

Let me tag @Aleishacorr to make them aware of your kind words and question. Looking at the photo posted it looks very close to the Johnson Tiles 300 x 600mm Desert Clay Lappato Ceramic Floor Tile. If you're planning on re-tiling a part of your house, I'm sure our members would love to see the project from start to finish. Any updates you can provide while re-doing your floor would be much appreciated.

If you have any questions we can help with about your tiling project, please let us know.

Eric

alexandrataya

Sorry Eric, I should have been more specific! I meant for the splashback 🙂 Thank you for your response and look forward to hearing back.

Aleishacorr

@alexandrataya

Hello! Thank you! They are the Chalk Zelij & I got them from Byzantinedesign.com.

au 🙂

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