Couple DIYed a £8k save
A Glasgow couple saved about £8,000 by DIY-ing a 12-seater sofa and upcycling materials to achieve a high-end, characterful living room — a concrete example of big-dollar savings from creative upcycling read more.
Wendy and Scott Gilmour moved into the house in 2017. uk.style.yahoo.com A contractor quote for insulating the extension came in at more than £10,000, but by buying materials direct and fitting the insulation themselves they cut the bill to about £1,500 — a saving of roughly £8,500. uk.style.yahoo.com Demolition on the project began in October 2022, and supply delays meant the couple stepped in from April 2023 to carry out much of the remaining work, putting in most evenings and weekends for about six months. uk.style.yahoo.com While the house was being renovated the family moved in with Wendy’s mum and the children stayed with Scott’s parents to keep the build on schedule. uk.style.yahoo.com Finishes named in the story include Neolith Retro Stone worktops (Rocca), bar stools from Cult Furniture, brass cabinet handles from the Suffolk Latch Company, walls painted in Ganache by Little Greene and plain linen curtains from Blinds2Go. uk.style.yahoo.com The shoot credits list Douglas Gibb as photographer and Alison Gibb on production, and the piece emphasises the couple’s use of upcycled vintage furniture and hands-on DIY throughout the extension. uk.style.yahoo.com
