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DIY kitchen makeover saves woman $4000

An impressive DIY makeover of a kitchen and living space saved one woman more than $4000 by using products from Kmart and Bunnings.

Mum raves about ‘best ever’ Kmart buy

An impressive DIY makeover has saved one woman more than $4000 while updating her kitchen and living space.

The woman took to popular Facebook group, Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia, to reveal how she transformed her home.

The woman revealed she was given a $4500 quote for a custom sideboard but, unhappy with the cost, decided to make her own.

She picked up three of Kmart’s Slatted Storage Cabinets, which retail for $99 each, as well as half moon handles which she swapped out.

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She was quoted $4500. Picture: Facebook/Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia
She was quoted $4500. Picture: Facebook/Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia
Woman painted kitchen the same colour. Picture: Facebook/ Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia.
Woman painted kitchen the same colour. Picture: Facebook/ Kmart Home Decor & Hacks Australia.

The woman spray-painted the handles and legs, before painting the cabinets Licorice Green, a colour she picked up from Bunnings.

She added anyone looking to mimic her look should use a shellac undercoat and paint the doors before assembling it.

“It will save you a world of pain,” she joked, adding the whole job cost her $450.

Social media users were stunned at the flawless renovation.

“Wow, looks amazing! I think you have broken the internet,” one person commented on the post.

Another added: “Looks amazing, well done you, and that colour is a showstopper!”

She purchased the products from Kmart and Bunnings. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dean Martin
She purchased the products from Kmart and Bunnings. Picture: NCA NewsWire/Dean Martin

A third said: “I’ve just recently had a conversation with my daughter about having a go at making my own custom made buffet to avoid the cost of buying an expensive one.

“I love what you have done.

“It confirms to me what can be done with a bit of inspiration.”

The original poster also helped answer one burning question for a commenter.

“This looks fantastic! I was just wondering if the shelves are high enough to hold alcohol bottles? I’m looking for a bar and this looks amazing,” one user asked.

The woman popped a couple of tall spirit bottles inside, confirming it did.

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