A Colchester mum has revealed how she gave her kitchen an incredible transformation for just £200.
Nikki Coles 37, started the project in lockdown and has been chipping away, job by job, in-between studying a law and looking after her two children.
She has retiled the floor, re-covered the work tops, repainted the cupboards, painted the walls and fitted new wall tiles.
The soon to be graduate, who is also a self-employed childminder completed all the work herself after watching countless DIY YouTube videos.
Here kitchen pictured before the revamp. Picture: SWNS
Not only did Niki not employ any help, she also completed her entire kitchen makeover for just £200.
She got stuff for free off Facebook, shopped in furniture charity shops and bought from cheap retailers like Poundland.
Nikki's kitchen before it was redecorated. Picture: SWNS
Nikki said: "The kitchen refurb cost around £200 and the tiles themselves were actually a bargain find from Poundland.
"The worktops are done in an oak finish which I purchased online and all the little pretty bits are just bits I brought in that reflect my style.
The kitchen after the revamp. Picture: SWNS
"It kind of started with a little bit of tweaking here and there, and then I really got the bug - I’ve managed to transform my whole home on a tight budget.
"Working as a childminder and studying for my law degree as well as being a busy mum doesn’t leave much time for interior design - but over time I've managed."
Not only did Niki not employ any help, she also completed her entire kitchen makeover for just £200. Picture: SWNS
Nikki says she has just one more bathroom to redecorate before she has transformed her entire home.
The kitchen seen here after Nikki's work to revamp it. Picture: SWNS
"My son was like 'oh my God Mum you need to start a TikTok' but I'm not to sure about that just yet!," she said.
"It just goes to show what you can do even as a busy mum on a budget - and If I can inspire other mums in any way shape or form then I'm happy."
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