Timber kitchen budget makeover using paint

Belindaplumley

A timber kitchen transformation on a tight budget, with new benchtops, tiles and painted cabinetry helping to freshen the room.

The project

Transformation from old wood farmhouse kitchen to a modern and fresh look.

Steps

Step 1

Made new cupboard doors for open shelves, installed new oven, cooker top, and kitchen countertops.

Step 2

Carefully remove horrible old fashioned tiles.

Step 3

Replaced the tiles with modern tiles.

Step 4

Sand all cupboards.

Step 5

Prep all shelves for painting.

Step 6

Paint inside of cupboards.

Step 7

Add the new cupboard handles.

Tools and materials

Materials used in the project:

• Wood for cupboard doors
• Nails
• Chalk paint
• Benchtops
• Oven
• Cooker top
• Wall tiles
• Tile glue 
• Grout
• Sanding paper.

Tools used for project:

• Power tools
• Hammer
• Paint brushes.

More inspiration for your kitchen makeover

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