This project was a full DIY renovation of our kitchen, using the Bunnings Kaboodle raw board range. We wanted a space that felt more “us” warm, functional, and a bit more custom than your standard flat pack. We modified two 450mm drawer units to fit our butler sink by removing the internal compartments, and finished it off with a Kaboodle American Oak bench top for a natural, timeless look. We painted the cabinetry in Dulux Dark Sky, which brought the whole space to life with a deep, moody tone. It’s been equal parts challenge and reward.
Materials
Kaboodle Raw Board Cabinets – from Bunnings (flat-pack style)
2 x 450mm Kaboodle Drawer Units – modified for the butler sink
Kaboodle American Oak Benchtop – timber benchtop cut to size
Dulux “Dark Sky” Paint , for painting the raw cabinetry
Primer and Sandpaper , for prepping the raw board before painting
Cabinet Handles/Hardware – your choice of knobs or pulls
Wood Filler and Caulk – for smoothing edges and filling any gaps
Sealer or Timber Oil – to protect and finish the benchtop
Butler Sink . ceramic or fireclay farmhouse-style sink
Tools
Makita Drill – for assembling cabinetry and fixing everything in place
Drill Bits and Driver Bits – for pre-drilling and driving screws
Jigsaw or Circular Saw – to cut the benchtop and make sink cutouts
Measuring Tape and Pencil – essential for accurate planning and cuts
Spirit Level – to make sure everything’s straight and level
Screwdrivers – for adjusting cabinet hinges and hardware
Clamps – to hold pieces in place while cutting or assembling
Orbital Sander or Sanding Block – for prepping raw board and smoothing edges
Paintbrushes and Rollers – for priming and painting cabinetry
Steps
Step 1
We measured our space and planned out on sketch up,. this helped us visualise how the cabinetry would fit.
Step 2
We got to work assembling the flat pack cabinets...
Step 3
We modified are thing in our kitchen butlers and laundry .. one being two 459 drawer units for the butler sink.. we removed the drawer runners and inner frames and created one large open space that the 900 sink with sit into neatly.
Step 4
we cut and fired the bench top, then made the sink cut out using the jigsaw.. we then oiled the timber before stalling the sink..
Step 5
Stalin the butler sink. We carefully lowered butlers sink into the custom space..
Step 6
Painted the raw board fronts.. We gave the raw doors and draws a light sand, applied a primer, then two coated of dark sky by dulux ,, we used a roller for a smooth finished and light sanded between coats ..
