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Holly Reaney

5 things I wouldn’t buy new for my kitchen – save your money by sourcing these items second-hand instead

Shaker kitchen in white.

A characterful and welcoming kitchen that is also sustainable and comes in under budget sounds like every renovator's dream. However, it can feel unattainable.

One change in where you source your supplies, however, can help make this dream a reality. Embracing freestanding kitchen ideas and buying salvaged, reclaimed or upcycled pieces for your kitchen will help you save money and reduce the carbon footprint of your renovation project – plus it has the added benefit of bringing so much more personality into the space; there will be no kitchen like yours.

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