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Lisa Hodge

DIY novice is inspiring lockdown mums to redecorate with £170 hack that transformed her kitchen

A DIY Mrs Hinch fan has inspired self-isolating mums to redecorate after revealing the £170 hack that has transformed her kitchen.

Beth Rose Whatley revamped her dated cupboards and drab worktops for less than £200 - transforming the culinary space into a Hincher's haven.

Beth posted the incredible before and after pictures on to the DIY on a Budget Facebook page and racked up more than 110 comments from astonished  mums and make-over fans.

Beth's kitchen before (Facebook)

Some were so inspired by Beth's amazing results they said they would use their self-isolation time to revamp their own homes.

One said: "Since we might have to self isolate DIY might be new friend."

To complete the refurbishment Beth painted the cupboards, bought new door handles and spray-painted them, used stick on tiles for the surround and splash back and Fablon-style material to re-cover the worktops.

To ensure her fellow home improvers could emulate the budget hack, Beth posted a full run-down of what materials she used, where she bought them from and how much they cost.

The revamped kitchen cost Beth just £170 (Facebook)

She said: "£170 later. Chuffed. Still want to change the flooring but will do for now! 

"Cupboard paint - Wilko Cupboard Paint in Mineral Stone (£25)

"Handles - £4 a handle - Howdens sprayed with Amazon copper spray

"New oven - free - through my partners work but £100 from Howdens usually.

Beth Rose Whatley (Facebook)

"Counters - Black DC Fix - B&Q - £5 per roll

"Splashback - Cream Metro Tiles B&Q - £20

"Tile Stickers - Amazon £7 for 24."

The post left scores of make-over mums inspired to take their own kitchens to task.

One said:"What an amazing transformation! Looks stunning, you'd have no idea it was done on a budget, well done to you!"

Another said: "oh my god!!! We are doing it. This is amazing."

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