Kitchen makeover using Kaboodle

[PaulineHawker]

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 ..

[JacobZ]

Hi @PaulineHawker,

A warm welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community, it is wonderful to have you with us.

What an incredible transformation! 

You’ve done such a brilliant job combining Kaboodle with your own creative customisations, it feels like a warm, personal space. 

The Dulux Dark Sky adds a stunning, moody depth, and that American Oak benchtop ties it all together beautifully. 

Those pendant lights are another beautiful addition, which do a fantastic job of accentuating the American Oak benchtop.

Thanks for sharing all the steps and tools as well, really helpful for anyone considering a DIY kitchen makeover.

Congratulations on a fantastic project.

Jacob

[PaulineHawker]

Thankyou Jacob, very much appreciated 

[Dave-1]

Good Afternoon @PaulineHawker 

Thats a beautiful kitchen! Love the modification for the sink, You cant even tell its a modification You have definently filled the brief of being "warm".

Any chance of a photo of what was?

Dave

[PaulineHawker]

Hi Dave,

This house was a hard demo Reno ... There is a full video of kitchen on our instagram @paulineandlachlan, yet to posted the finished photos ... Check it out ..