Bang On Style

Bang On Style Maker of things big + small 🛠️
DIY hacks, crafts & budget-friendly
Ex renter now renovating our 1970s 🏠
📍Essex
✉️ [email protected]

26/10/2026

You know I can’t resist a good charity shop rummage, especially when it’s THIS big!
Let’s see what I found 👀

📍 Cancer Research
Unit C3, Gapton Hall Retail Park,
Gapton Hall Rd,
Great Yarmouth
NR31 0LZ

Our Norfolk holiday didn’t quite go to plan, and sadly we ended up coming home early! 🥲BUT we did manage to squeeze in s...
25/10/2026

Our Norfolk holiday didn’t quite go to plan, and sadly we ended up coming home early! 🥲
BUT we did manage to squeeze in some lovely little places along the way, so I thought I’d share a few of our favourites.
A little round-up of places to eat, explore and visit with the dogs 🐾
Have you got any Norfolk favourites we missed?
The Little Venetian Cafe & Boating Lake OLD SCHOOL COFFEE Carlton Marshes Nature Reserve The Vault

I don’t really know why I’ve waited to share this…Maybe because it’s taken me such a long time to get here. Over 10 year...
18/10/2026

I don’t really know why I’ve waited to share this…
Maybe because it’s taken me such a long time to get here. Over 10 years!!! Anyway, here’s a little story ❤️

🎉

14/10/2026

AD The final part of my dining nook glow-up… and this time I’m making the cushions!

I built the bench seat myself, so of course I thought I’d have a go at making the cushions too. 
And I am definitely NOT an expert sewer!

I chose three Made to Measure fabrics from and ordered by the metre, mixing colours and stripes and adding diy piping for that extra detail. I love that these fabrics don’t just have to be used for curtains or blinds, there are so many DIY possibilities, I even recovered my dining chairs too. 

Then it was time for my favourite bit, styling the nook with some gorgeous Dunelm pieces and finally seeing the whole space come together.

What do you think of the finished dining area?

Extra Long Upholstery Foam Seating Block - £75
Heavy Duty Adhesive - £8
Polyester Polydown Wadding - £16
Capri Made to Measure Fabric By The Metre - £10 per metre
Bay Stripe Made to Measure Fabric By The Metre - £10
Emily Bond Gabriel Made to Measure Fabric By The Metre - £18
Clara Cotton Velvet Rectangle Cushion - £12
Chenille Jacquard Rectangle Cushion - £24
Vogue Florida Rechargeable Touch Dimmable LED Table Lamp - £65

13/10/2026

Dining nook glow up Part 2 and it’s colour time!

The bench is built and now it’s time to get some paint on it so I’m using Nans Best China, a gorgeous blue. It’s the same colour I’m using on my lower kitchen cabinets and I’m LOVING how it’s looking so far.

But now I need cushions and I can’t decide what colours to go for. What would you choose?

12/10/2026

Dining nook glow up Part 1 🪚

So I’ve decided to build my own bench seat! Never done this before but I’ve got a plan, some timber and I’m giving it a go. I’m hoping to create a custom bench with some hidden storage and make much better use of this little corner.

Let’s see if Debs can DIY it! 👀

MATERIALS LIST
3 x 2 timber x 4
Beadboard sheets x 3
Adhesive *ad pr product
Tools

11/10/2026

Part 4 of my budget kitchen makeover and apparently I can’t just finish one project before starting another 😂
Before I get to painting those kitchen cabinets blue, I’ve decided our dining nook needs a bit of glow up too!

I’ve got an idea involving some wood, a few power tools and a DIY bench seat. I’ve never built one before, but how hard can it be? Wish me luck 🤞 #

KitchenRenovation

10/10/2026

Part 3 of my budget kitchen makeover and we’re finally painting the cabinets!

I painted my last kitchen in my rented house so I know the prep and the paint choice is the key. This time I’m used Satin Finish Cupboard paint in Cotton White and it was a bit trickier than using the matte.

I’m sharing some of my tips for getting a lovely smooth finish, what I’ve learnt along the way and why taking your time with the prep really does make all the difference.

Have you ever painted your kitchen cabinets? Any tips you’d add?

07/10/2026

BUDGET KITCHEN MAKEOVER part 2 - let’s paint the tiles!!! Tile paint is such a cheap and easy way to transform a kitchen. I’ve chosen the shade Chalk White by in their Tile Paint. It’s a soft off white shade in a Matt finish and straight away I think the kitchen looks fresher right? Prep of the tiles is the key for making sure your painted tiles last.
Let me know if you want more tile painting top tips?

Next I’m going to be painting the cabinets 🙌

My fave cleaning balm is on a great offer today. It is pricey so I always stock up when there’s money off! https://link....
07/10/2026

My fave cleaning balm is on a great offer today. It is pricey so I always stock up when there’s money off! https://link.amazon/B0cJYjmnz *ad aff link

Address

Colchester

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Bang On Style posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Bang On Style:

Shortcuts

Featured

Share

Category