Deirdre O Meara 
A talented DIY enthusiast has recently shared an extraordinary transformation of her boring patio into a luxurious-looking outdoor kitchen for just £300. Chloe, known online as @thewhitepinesproject, took to TikTok to share her and her husband’s project, which has now gained more than 13,200 likes and 517,400 views. The video shows Chloe’s partner building a base for their kitchen out of wooden beams, measuring their outdoor grill and using leftover wood and cheap battens to build the base. They then used tiles to decorate the countertop. Fans are now suggesting they will attempt the same in their gardens this summer.
Chloe is an interior design enthusiast who regularly shares DIY tips and interior design inspiration with her 13,600 followers. In her latest reel, she shares a step-by-step guide of how they built their outdoor kitchen for under £300. Chloe and her husband built a basic frame out of 3×3 treated bearers, which cost less than £1 per meter length. They then built shelves out of roof battens that were leftover from other projects and screwed them onto the frame. They used 4×1 treated timber boards for the top, sides, and to make the doors, which cost them £50. They chose tiles that cost £180 and used external adhesive for a good fix and a batten to finish the edging.
Chloe confirmed that they already had the barbecue, so they built the kitchen around it. She also added that they did it a couple of years ago, so the prices may have gone up in that time. However, they had a lot of leftovers from other projects, which helped them save money. Chloe’s crafty idea has gained a lot of attention on social media, with many praising her for her creativity and affordable option.
Fans loved Chloe’s crafty idea, with the video gaining more than 13,200 likes and 517,400 views. In the comments, TikTokkers shared their reactions, with one writing: “Absolutely BEAUTIFUL space. Wow!” “Good work, looks like a labour of love and looks fab,” commented another. A third added: “Very cool and the first affordable option I’ve seen. Thanks for sharing.” Someone else put: “Class.”
Chloe’s outdoor kitchen project is a perfect example of how creativity and resourcefulness can transform an ordinary space into an extraordinary one. It is also a testament to how DIY projects can be both fun and affordable. With summer just around the corner, many people are now considering taking on similar projects to spruce up their outdoor spaces. Chloe’s project serves as an inspiration for anyone looking to create a luxurious outdoor kitchen without breaking the bank.
