WHEN it comes to renovations, buying a new kitchen can be one of the most expensive parts.
However, one savvy woman found the bargain of the century after she spotted a kitchen on Facebook Marketplace for £50.
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Despite the kitchen set consisting of bland wooden cupboards, the homeowner was not put off and decided to immediately snap it up.
On her @thestylepad_uk account, she showed how her helpful husband removed it from the previous house and installed it in their own home.
The woman shared: “My husband did ours. He’s not a builder but is very handy!
“Would you believe me if I said the oven was included in the £50 deal?”
After they had installed the wooden units, they painted it from dull wood to a gorgeous olive green colour.
The woman wrote: “I primed and then did two coats of “The Tobacconist” by @COAT Paints.”
Currently you can pick up a tub of the paint for £30, and the finished result certainly looks worth it.
Next the homeowners spruced up their counters and went for “compact laminate” in a marble design.
The woman wrote: “We’ve had them in 6 months and no problems so far, so fingers crossed.”
The woman showed off the finished result in her new video, which has racked up over 84,000 likes.
She advised: “Make sure there are MORE cabinets than you need. You can always take away (we used a couple of cabinets as wood for other projects), but you can’t add!”
Thankfully hundreds of people ‘liked’ her post, and many rushed to praise the incredible before and after shots in the comments.
One said: “THAT oven as well!!!! what a bargain. it’s absolutely stunning!”
Another added: “What a husband (this is my first time complementing one)”
With the average three-bedroom home renovation costing upwards of £83,000 in 2023, it’s no wonder more and more Brits are getting savvy.
What are the biggest kitchen trends of 2025?
The kitchen is the heart of every home and this year it’s taking centre stage, Tracy Coleman, Product Director at High Street TV told Fabulous.
Hardworking appliances
Space-saving essentials are needed in every room of the house, and the kitchen is no exception, meaning appliances are often doing double (or triple) the job.
Expect to see air fryer ovens that roast, bake, and fry or blenders with attachments for everything from chopping to grinding.
Health and wellness
With people becoming more mindful of what they eat and how it impacts their well-being, kitchen appliances are stepping up to
meet the demand for healthier, more balanced lifestyles.
Air fryers remain hugely popular, along with blenders and juicers that retain nutrients.
Energy-bill conscious
Finally, with rising energy bills and an increased focus on sustainability, people are turning to appliances that help reduce power consumption and keep costs down.
More people are finding joy in cooking at home as a cost-effective
way to enjoy delicious, nutritious meals. Cooking at home doesn’t just save money—it’s also a fun way to bring the family together or experiment with new recipes.
With the right tools, such as multi-functional appliances and smart kitchen gadgets, creating meals at home becomes easier, faster, and more satisfying.