A savvy couple saved £8,000 on their kitchen renovation - by doing it themselves.<br /><br />Amber Morris, 26, and her husband, Dan, 28, moved into their newly-bought four-bed home in Cottingham, East Yorkshire, in July.<br /><br />The property had been built in 2002 and needed "a refresh" and they wanted to start by brightening up and modernising the kitchen.<br /><br />But after being quoted £9,000 for contractors to renovate the kitchen they decided to give it a go by themselves.<br /><br />Follow the couples renovations @danandamber on social media.<br /><br />COSTS:<br />Worktop vinyl: £40 (Kitchen Wraps)<br />Paint for cupboards: £38 (B&Q) - picked a colour from Farrow and Ball, then had it mixed at B&Q. <br />Paint for walls: £42 (B&Q)<br />Sink and tap: £300 (Victoria Plum)<br />Extractor fan: £80 (Appliances Direct)<br />Handles: £30 (Amazon)<br />Spray gun: £40 (Amazon) <br />Total: £570 <br />Saving £8,430 on original £9,000 quote
