DIY woman transforms ‘dated’ kitchen to homely space for under £100…

DIY woman transforms ‘dated’ kitchen to homely space for under £100 – here’s how (Image: Getty/Instagram/@_housenumber7/My Local Toolbox)A kitchen is often referred to as the most important room in the home, because it can act as a hub for couples and families. It is a space where food is made and also where families can come together. However, it can also be the most expensive to renovate, especially if starting from scratch. Turning to DIY can save thousands of pounds, something which Hannah Giles, 27, from Portree, Isle of Skye, decided to do.The DIYer completely transformed her kitchen for just £100 and she spoke exclusively to My Local Toolbox to share exactly how she did it.Sharing all of her work and home style on her Instagram, Hannah transformed her outdated kitchen into a modern, dark and cosy space.She took inspiration from a mixture of styles including scan, mid-century and japandi interiors. Speaking of the DIY transformation, Hannah said: ‘My favourite transformation is definitely our kitchen, as I think it has made the biggest difference to our home and it is the first space people see when they walk in.READ MORE: Three methods to use pumpkin seeds in the garden to avoid waste Hannah put vinyl on her worktops to transform the space (Image: Instagram/@_housenumber7/My Local Toolbox) ‘In total, our kitchen revamp cost under £100, which I am very proud of, (Image: Instagram/@_housenumber7/My Local Toolbox)’We actually managed to give the kitchen a whole new lease of life on a small budget. We were not in a position to fork out thousands on a new kitchen after just buying our first home.’In total, our kitchen revamp cost under £100, which I am very proud of. We painted the existing tiles and cupboards, picked up some new hardware and used vinyl to cover the outdated worktops.’We actually left it the way we got it for a while until we decided what we wanted to do.’Once Hannah had her vision and inspiration, she got stuck into the work, painting the tiles first. She explained that she liked the shape of them and so didn’t want to rip them out and replace them.DON’T MISS:Methods to prevent window condensation – avoid ‘dust mite infestation’ [COMMENT]Top five ‘most common botched’ DIY jobs to avoid [EXPLAINER]UK house prices continue to rise despite ‘race for space’ over [INSIGHT] Hannah painted the kitchen cabinets to give them a new look (Image: Instagram/@_housenumber7/My Local Toolbox) The DIYer took inspiration from social media (Image: Instagram/@_housenumber7/My Local Toolbox)She added: ‘I think it’s important to set a firm budget as well, as it is so easy to get carried away and end up spending a lot more than you intended.’If you’re buying your first home or are working on a budget, don’t feel pressured into spending bags of money on your home.’It is so easy to get caught up in what other people have when we are scrolling through Instagram. Upcycling and shopping second-hand is a great way to do it and not only is it easier on your bank account, but it is so much better for our planet.’Hannah also advised those looking to do the same to stick to the style and interior design they want and to not let others dictate what is put in their home.The DIYer said: ‘If you want to paint your kitchen units orange or paint your walls black, just go for it. As long as you love it, that’s all that matters.’