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Alexander Smail

Amazon and Wilko shopper shares 'stunning' £70 kitchen transformation

One woman who wanted to transform her kitchen but didn't have the budget for a full renovation was able to give the room a "beautiful" makeover using Amazon and Wilko products.

By spending only £70 she was able to completely change the look of her kitchen, and others called the refresh "stunning" and "brilliant".

The woman picked up paint and handles from Amazon and an adhesive covering from Wilko, and together they completely updated the look of the room.

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She shared photos of the kitchen before and after on the DIY On A Budget UK Facebook group, alongside the caption: "Chalk painted these MDF units, bought new handles off Amazon, and used an adhesive sticker over the work surfaces from Wilko to create the butchers block effect. Saved me a fortune as I wanted wooden work tops.

"All in all about £70 spent. As it's just myself and my dog, I simply couldn't afford the labour and worktops with my salary alone. I'm pleased as punch with it."

Before long, the post had received almost 150 likes and more than 50 comments from fellow users who were impressed by the look of the finished product.

One said: "Way to go you should be very proud it looks amazing stunning job"

A second agreed: "Looks fab. I’ve helped a friend do this with worktop and it’s not the easiest to get it looking nice so well done".

A third wrote: "Excellent well done. True DIY on a budget. Just what I love to see".

"What a brilliant job you've done, it looks fantastic," shared a fourth.

The room before is great and drab (DIY On A Budget UK)

Another commented: "Wooden worktops are hard work if you have anyone in the house that don’t clean up after themselves. Yours looks great and you saved yourself a lot of arguments".

A sixth stated: "Look amazing . Brilliant job . Enjoy your kitchen worked so hard on it".

A seventh echoed: "You've find a great job! Well done".

Particular praise was given to the wood-effect worktops (DIY On A Budget UK)

"Massive savings, well done," posted an eighth.

A ninth simply said: "Beautiful job".

"Amazing," concurred a tenth.

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