Kitchen renovation featuring painted Kaboodle Raw Board cabinetry and an Oak benchtop for the island bench.
The project
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 benchtop 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.
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 one or two things in our kitchen for the butlers and laundry: one being two 459mm drawer units for the butler sink. We removed the drawer runners and inner frames, and created one large open space that the 900mm sink with sit into neatly.
Step 4
We cut and fitted the benchtop, then made the sink cut-out using the jigsaw. We then oiled the timber before installing the sink.
Step 5
Installing the butler sink. We carefully lowered the butler's sink into the custom space.
Step 6
Painted the raw board fronts. We gave the raw doors and drawers a light sand, applied a primer, then two coats of Dark Sky by Dulux. We used a roller for a smooth finish and light sanded between coats.
Tools and materials
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