A MUM-OF-TWO showed off the DIY transformation she gave the kitchen in her council house.
She shared before and after photographs of her handywork, which involved upcycling her cupboards and counter tops.
In her viral video, TikTok user Chloe (@chloeanne) showed her audience how she “upcycled” her council house kitchen.
The TikToker revealed that she was able to complete the project on a budget.
For her first step, she used a screwdriver to remove all her cupboard doors.
Chloe explained the issue she was having with her cupboards that made them unsightly.
“I had to peel all the plastic coating as it had peeled and cracked before we moved in,” she said.
Next, she removed the handles from all the doors, explaining that the process was “time consuming but worth it.”
Once she had done this, Chloe measured out white plastic covering and wrapped it around each door.
She used a hair dryer to seal the cover to each door, trimming it neatly on the interior side.
The TikToker then reattached each of the handles and hung her doors back up.
For the second part of her DIY renovation, Chloe tackled her kitchen counter tops.
She decided to over the off-white linoleum surface with a faux wood vinyl covering.
The DIY enthusiast explained that she “had some help with doing the sides.”
She showed her followers how her partner carefully applied the covering to the counter tops.
Finally, Chloe shared photos of her finished kitchen, which looked instantly brighter.
Her followers shared their thoughts on the transformation in the comments section.
Rules on transforming your council house
According to Gov, the kind of improvements you can make to your council property depends on the type of tenancy you have.
Introductory tenants are usually limited to minor improvements like redecorating inside.
If you’re a secure tenant, you have the right to carry out improvements to your property. These include:
- installing a new bathroom or kitchen
- building an extension
- putting up a garden shed or greenhouse
- installing a new gas fire or fireplace
- cavity wall insulation
- redecorating the outside of a house
- fitting an aerial or satellite dish
You might need your council’s written permission for work you do. Contact your council if you’re not sure.
“It looks lush! Thanks for the inspiration to do my council kitchen,” wrote one impressed viewer.
“Done a grand job. Looks fab,” agreed another follower.
“Looks absolutely lovely, you did an amazing job,” commented a third person.
“I did this with my kitchen, we went with black units, my kitchen was literally the same as yours,” shared another TikTok user.
“Looks amazing, like a different kitchen altogether, love it, hun,” said one viewer.
