Welcome to our 70s-inspired kitchen renovation that we have embarked upon to give our house a fresh and personalized touch while we eagerly await the big-scale renovation planned for the next three to five years.

Our approach for this project is to solely focus on cosmetic changes and avoid any structural, electrical, or plumbing alterations. This means that we have to tap into our creativity, employ problem-solving techniques, and carefully consider innovative ways to breathe new life into the outdated and worn-out elements of our home. Out of all the rooms, the kitchen has posed both the greatest challenge and the opportunity for the most remarkable transformation.

So to discover exactly how we tackled this transformation, explore our blog. Browse through our room reveal images, clicking on them to enlarge the images. Then at the bottom of the blog is a breakdown of the budget and a list of the products and materials we used. As well as our MasterStroke by Resene Kitchen Makeover Episode.

We are thrilled to announce that we have teamed up with our brand partner, MasterStroke by Resene, to produce an incredible kitchen makeover episode. This video is an absolute must-watch for anyone who wants to witness the magic that happens when the power of paint and DIY collide. We take you on a journey through the transformation of our space, showcasing innovative techniques and showcasing the immense potential that lies within each and every surface. Get ready to feel inspired as we breathe new life into our old and tired kitchen.

Resene Primers $556

Resene Top Coats $745

Resene Whitewash for cork tile floor patterns and sealer $212

Resene Uracryl 403 Kit for the benchtop $71.32

Resene Wallpaper for the breakfast bar  $164

Lights from Lighting Direct $1,270

Tapware $176

Natural Wood furniture knobs $81

Cork Flooring $1,638

Rangehood $165

Electrician $1,210

Plumber $200

Building Materials $400

Total Cost: $6,808

Resene Primers

Ceiling, New cabinets and timber knobs - Resene Quick Dry UnderCoat

Walls and Orginal Cabinets - Resene Waterborne Sureseal pigmented sealer

Fridge and Dishwasher - Resene Waterborne Smooth Surface Sealer 

Benchtop Resene Resene Waterborne Sureseal pigmented sealer then Resene Quick Dry UnderCoat 

Tap Mixers Resene Armorcote 221 Kit

Resene Top Coats and Finishes

Ceiling - Resene SpaceCote Flat in Resene Quarter Solitaire 

Wall and Wall Cabinets - Resene Lustacryl in Resene Rascal  

Base Cabinets, Fridge and Dishwasher - Resene Lustacryl in Resene New Denim Blue 

Wall Cabinets and Doors - Resene Lustacryl in Resene Solitare

Walk-in Pantry - Resene Lustacryl in Resene Alabaster

Benchtop and Tap Mixers - Painted with Resene Uracryl 403 urethane acrylic gloss finish coloured in Resene New Denim Blue 

Lighting

LEDlux Talo 6 light Pendant in Brass from Lighting Direct 

LEDlux Alabaster Disc Wall Light from Lighting Direct 

LEDlux 270mm Uno Ribbed Ceiling Mount from Lighting Direct 

LEDlux GX53 21W in 3000k Warm White from Lighting Direct 

Flooring

300x300 Natural pre-glued unbeveled cork tiles. 17x Boxes Adhesive Contact & Primer from Creative Flooring

Resene Colorwood natural wood stain in Resene Becalm and Resene Rising Tide from the Resene Colorwood We Speak Beach range. Sealed with Resene Qristal ClearFloor 1K waterborne flooring urethane.

Handles

Natural Wood furniture knob painted in Resene New Demin Blue and stained in Resene Becalm

Tapware

Gooseneck Wall-Mounted Swivel Spout - Brushed Brass 

Mixers painted Resene New Demin Blue in Resene Uracryl 403