Kitchen Makeover: Big Style, Small Budget

Gillian Atkins, designer at Lynda Reeves Design Studio, bought a city house that needed a total reno for her busy family life that revolves around the kitchen. Using Ikea cabinets and custom finishes, she built a stunning eat-in kitchen and two spectacular bathrooms, all in record time and on a budget!

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[fadlimojaamin]

We need her more in H&H videos. She's budget conscious, has great personality and very honest too. One of my favourites so far.

[omowhanre]

I love that she was unabashedly budget conscious.

[mapsman]

I love the budget-friendly solutions you used without giving up any style.

[pollypuffington]

I like this video alot. the house and design feel attainable and I like the designer/homeowner and her attitude. I like the grand stuff too but please do more videos like this.

[susanwilson]

I would love to see more of her work! She really has a way of making budget spending look fabulous! I had an Ikea kitchen when I lived in the Netherlands and I loved it-super functional and it looked great! Please feature more of this designer!

[neweverymorningmercy]

Nice...very nice. Such smart choices. Really respect her mindfulness towards budget without giving up any of the good looks. Love the stools and her thinking behind them. I work in a factory and every now and then they get rid of stuff, one time it was an old workbench stool, same kind of thing, back still on, I put it in my kitchen and use as a plant stand until I need it as a step ladder. It's funny, people always comment how cool it is.

[roslynjones]

I love the fact that she decided to use the IKEA cabinets. It turned out so beautifully. I don’t usually like dark cabinets, but I love these!! Her kitchen is still light and bright. Spot on perfection!! I love the floating bathroom sink cabinets.

[jjupiter]

I’ve been binge watching this channel for inspiration and this is literally what I wanted and the fact tht this was done on a budget gives me hope I’ll get my dream kitchen as I embark on looking for a contractor. Thanks!

[krisztinakovacs]

I couldn't agree more! Our home and environment are so important to our health and well being! 👏

[KathyRay]

Tbh, the most relatable and attainable.

[Ad-Lo]

Thank you for being realistic and honest about how to compromise on certain elements due to budget constraints without depleting the quality!

[s.thomas]

I loved that this was budget friendly! Beautiful outcome!!!

[katsnow]

Nothing wrong with having a budget and keeping to it! It makes you work with a lot of creativity!

[momohatsana]

Really loved the tip about balancing the windows with the two cabinets/cupboards by such adding glass to the smaller one.

[primrosed]

She went darker yet the space looks so much bigger. Love it!

[chrisdavis]

Smart, clean, and beautiful. Great job! 👍

[StephBer]

I love this. Our house has a kitchen the same size. There is a large island which stops the other wall being utilized and I need more storage space. We've been wanting to renovate but didn't know how to fit it all in, with an island as well. This is perfect and so stylish. I never thought to put in skinnier cabinets and neither have the 3 different design studios who I've got quotes from! Thank you.

[bessyisyourbestieforever]

This has got to be one of my favourite on budget Reno's by far

[allisonle]

I love budget conscious remodels. The cabinets from ikea stunned me. I need to think about that in my remodel.

[msk]

This house makes me smile. I am copying the bathroom and kitchen❤