Greater Manchester DIYer saved £1000s updating his kitchen with B&Q and eBay bargains

A 50-year-old DIY enthusiast has saved himself thousands of pounds by foregoing traders and renovating his dated kitchen all by himself. Jonathan Barnes, from Rochdale, wanted to modernise his kitchen on a budget, and managed to transform the lot for less than £3,000.

The average price for a professional kitchen installation is £10,550, meaning that the savvy Mancunian saved himself over £7,500.

Jonathan, who works as a spray shop manager, told money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk that he used bargains from B&Q and eBay to update his kitchen, taking advantage of reduced prices and discounts.

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He said: “Having recently finished renovating my lounge to an industrial theme and my master bedroom taking on a minimalist style, I decided once again to buck the trend and go for something less traditional with my new kitchen; opting for an ultra-modern design.

“I knew was that I didn’t have the funds available to hire a professional, and I am aware that using any fitting service provided by the retailer would add £1000s on top of the initial kitchen price. So instead of getting it professionally installed, I decided to dot myself.”

The 50-year-old decided to buy his units and splash walls from B&Q, who were offering a 20 per cent discount on all kitchens and accessories with a minimum spend of £2,500.

He added: “I took a sketch of my proposed design together with the measurements into my local B&Q store in order for them to draw it up professionally.

“All of the units, including the fixtures and fittings, cost £1260. I got three copper splash walls for £355, and a Franke Orion sink for £217. My brass and black tap was £116, and my pull