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A Budget Kitchen Makeover With Victor & June

This budget kitchen makeover with Victor and June shows how a small cooking area can be updated to become family-friendly in an affordable way. A low-cost, shaker style was the starting point for this kitchen makeover, complete with the couple’s favourite colour scheme and plenty of storage. As busy grandparents, Victor and June also needed room for hosting. Their Howdens designer suggested a U-shaped layout, while their trade professional fitted kitchen features that free up space, so the family can share quality time together.

About Victor & June

After successful RAF and NHS careers, Victor and June are now enjoying retirement. They want a space to spend time with their nearest and dearest, plus clever storage to keep things tidy. With budget in mind, they were also looking for a layout that didn’t break the bank.

  • Victor & June's vision

    Victor & June's vision

    Victor and June wanted to refresh their compact room while retaining its shaker style. With a large family, their makeover had to work for get-togethers and for the small budget.
  • The final look

    The final look

    The couple picked Allendale, which adds a classic, shaker design for less. They chose a sage green shade for an on-trend look and used smart storage for a space that's ready for family fun. 

Victor

“Our old Howdens kitchen lasted 20 years, and we say the quality and durability is second to none. So, it was an easy choice to use Howdens again for our makeover.”

The design detials

  • Low cost shaker

    Low-cost shaker

     Allendale is made for a money-saving makeover. The five-piece style and grained detail have a traditional look, while the slim build keeps costs down. 
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  • A sage-green shaker kitchen in a u-shaped layout featuring black, D-shaped handles, timber worktops and wood-effect floors.

    Lean into green

    For a splash of mood-boosting colour, the couple chose sage green. This pale tone also makes the compact room appear open.
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  • A U-shaped kitchen layout featuring sage-green cupboard doors in a shaker design, black handles, and timber worktops.

    Fixing the floorplan

    To free up floor space, Victor and June's designer recommended a U-shaped layout. This maximised wall space and offered more storage for essentials.  
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  • Storage saviours

    Storage saviours

    June's mobility challenges made hard-to-reach areas, like corners, difficult. That's why she chose pull-out accessories to make cupboard contents more accessible.
  • True timber

    True timber

    A solid wood counter offers a cosy aesthetic that’s welcoming to the grandchildren. It’s also an investment that will stand the test of time.
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  • Sage-green kitchen with shaker doors and pelmets for a decorative look. Features a four-burner gas hob and black handles.

    Decorative details

    Victor and June’s designer used a patterned backboard to tie their room together. Quick to fit and easy to clean, it brings a fashionable feature to the space.
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  • Victor in the kitchen putting a dish into a black, built-in oven, which is fitted at eye level into an appliance tower unit.

    Cooking companion

    Installing an oven higher up makes it simple for Victor and June to check on dishes. Heavy trays are also easy to reach without bending or stretching.
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  • Washing up wonder

    Washing up wonder

    With just June and Victor at home, the couple's designer swapped a full-size dishwasher for a slimline model. This swap also makes the most of their setup.
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  • Black, D-shaped handle with a weathered finish fitted on sage-green, shaker doors for a traditional look.

    Affordable accents

    To complete their units, Victor and June picked metallic handles from our budget-friendly collection to introduce luxe style for less. 
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  • Kid friendly floors

    Kid-friendly floors

    With little ones around, this design had to be low-maintenance. Durable and wipe-clean, Oake & Gray vinyl flooring was tough enough for the task.
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June

“My favourite feature is definitely the full-extension, corner unit. It utilises the unusable areas of the previous kitchen with its hidden storage.”

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