A CASH-SAVVY woman has wowed people with her jaw-dropping kitchen reno on a budget.
The average homeowner spendsbetween £5,000 to an eye-watering £12,000on a new kitchen, though budget kitchens can cost as little as £3,000, recent data by Rated People revealed.
However, one thrifty woman, Sarah Brazier, recently left people stunned after revealing she'd forked out a mere £131 to give her dull kitchen a brand new look.
Taking to the popular DIY On A Budget Official page, Sarah said the family had recently moved into their new home - however, the cooking area was ''17 years old'' and in a dire need of a makeover.
Uploading a snap of the sorry state of the room, the woman described the kitchen as ''looking tired, dated'' and added ''it desperately needed a spruce up''.
Before the epic glow-up, the kitchen, though clean and tidy, lacked any character - the flooring consisted of dark grey tiles, the walls were cream, matching the white splashback, and the light wooden cupboards were pretty basic too.
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However, with a bit of paint - and patience - Sarah managed to take it from drab to fab, without forking out a fortune.
For the stunning transformation, the DIY lover used tins of paint from Rust-Oleum, where fellow shoppers can order the reno essential for around £24.99.
As well as giving the white tiles a brand new funky geometric look with a gorgeous mustard hue paint, money-smart Sarah also zhuzhed up the boring cupboards.
No more dull and light wooden, this feature now boasted a gorgeous white look - which went perfectly with the splashback in the background.
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Meanwhile, the bottom cupboards went from drab to fab with a stunning sage shade, instantly making the kitchen feel more cosy and inviting.
Whilst renovating the room, Sarah also didn't forget about the bland worktops - once black, these now had a fabulous wooden print, thanks to a buy from a home goods store.
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According to Sarah, she'd used Ribbeck Oak DC Fix self-adhesive film, which you can bag from for £9 for a 2m roll.
All chuffed with the gorgeous results, she wrote in the caption of the post: ''All of this was done with paint (including the tiles) and DC fix for the worktops.
''Total cost - £131 and a few hours of painting!
''We did also change the handles at an additional cost but this wasn't a need.
''I hope this post inspires people to revamp rather than replace.''
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These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
Unsurprisingly, the epic makeover has taken the internet by storm, with a staggering 5k people giving the snaps a like, as hundreds flocked to comments.
One who couldn't believe it was the same room said: ''That looks fantastic, I’m in the middle of doing the same, I love the tiles.''
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Someone else chimed in: ''Very nice, love the colour.''
''That's amazing, what a transformation,'' a third was left open-mouthed.