KITCHEN MAKEOVER

Beth Miller used her own creative skills to modernise her cottage kitchen while retaining its character – all at a fraction of the price

- ZOE BISHOP

As soon as I walked into this cottage I fell in love. It was cute and quaint, and while it had some modern touches it still had wooden ceiling beams and lots of character, which was the big appeal. While the rest of the house had been modernised, the kitchen looked dated. The bulky appliances were all white and stuck out like a sore thumb, and the worktops and sink didn't scream 'cottage' to me.

I didn't have the budget to replace the kitchen units, but I love a challenge so I did a few rough drawings and came up with a plan that would involve upcycling the doors with wood, replacing the appliances and worktop, and adding some extra character.

MAKING IT WORK