Saint Lucia Tourism Authority arrives at Expo 2020
The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has successfully hosted a showcase of the destination at Expo 2020 in Dubai. A two-day event featured business, tourism and cultural activities.
The new Aldi garden furniture range is coming soon – including the sell-out Aldi rattan corner sofa
This month we saw the first Aldi garden furniture drop of the year, and new items keep on coming. As well as the famous Aldi hanging egg chair (back in stock soon), the Aldi inflatable hot tub has made its return.
Transforming outdoor spaces on a budget really has never been more achievable! While we have noted an increase in the price some of Aldi’s garden furniture offering this year compared to 2021, it’s still offering some of the best garden furniture deals around.
Aldi’s fantastic range of Aldi Garden Shop essential Specialbuys includes some of the best garden furniture you need to get your outdoor space ready for Spring. Dropping earlier on in February than last year, the surging demand in garden furniture makes now the best time to buy garden furniture to spruce up your garden.
New Aldi Garden Furniture
Egg Rattan Bistro Set
Fear not if you have a small outdoor space, as Aldi has this rattan effect tub chairs and table 3-piece set. The egg-like designs with padded seat cushions and curved backs will ensure ultra comfort for lazy afternoons spent in the garden. Available in Grey and Anthracite colourways.
In store soon: Rattan Garden Bistro Set, £149.99, Aldi
Gardenline Wicker Effect Bistro Set
Image credit: Aldi
Bring a 70s boho feel to small courtyards or patios with this stylish bistro set in warm wicker material. It looks ideal for relaxed evenings outdoors or a morning coffee.
Aldi fans say it’s well made and comfortable.
Buy now: Gardenline Wicker Effect Bistro Set, £199.99, Aldi
Rattan Corner Sofa
More and more, our gardens are becoming an extension of our indoor spaces. A stylish corner sofa and footrest is very much championing that vibe.
This Rattan-effect Corner Sofa set quickly became a sell out sensation in Aldi’s 2021 garden furniture range. This year it is back and, as we predicted, it’s sold out. BUT the Aldi website says it’s coming back soon, so keep checking back. It includes the sofa, footstool/coffee table and a protective cover for £299.98. In March it will also be available to purchase without a cover for £269.99.
It really is a cracking deal, coming in at £125 cheaper than the sofa option alone from Homebase, and £199 cheaper than Asda’s corner garden sofa.
This corner seat can be set up from the left or right. Available in Light Grey or brown with cream cushions, or Anthracite grey with light grey cushions.
Coming back into stock soon: Rattan Effect Corner Sofa with cover, £299.98, Aldi
Inflatable hot tub
Image credit: Aldi
Aldi’s inflatable hot tub is back and available now, and it’s at a really budget-friendly price point. Perfect for lazy summer barbecues or unwinding under the stars.
The octagonal shape makes it spacious and reviews praise its sturdy design and the ease with which they could put it together. It also comes with loads of accessories, including test strips for checking pH levels and a travel bag.
Buy now: Intex Inflatable 4 Person Hot Tub, £399.99, Aldi
Rattan Effect Sofa Set with Canopy
Image credit: Aldi
Once the sun’s here, who doesn’t head straight out into the garden? This requires a comfy place to sit and while away the hours.
Seat five people comfortably with this sofa set comprising a three-seater sofa, two chairs and a coffee table. It comes with a canopy for those extra hot summer days.
Buy now: Rattan Effect Sofa Set with Canopy, £449.99, Aldi
Gardenline electric patio heater
For when those summer days turn into chilly nights, this patio heater is a great device to have to keep you toasty. Priced at £44.99, the heater is £53 cheaper than a similar version at Wayfair.
It feature an adjustable height, the infrared heater can also be tilted to an angle that’s convenient. The design is water-resistant too, handy throughout the great British summer. The free-standing heater has three heat settings and a built in tip-over safety switch for added peace of mind.
Buy now: Gardenline Electric Patio Heater, £44.99, Aldi
Like we said, these are just some of the first Aldi garden furniture 2022 Specialbuys this year, so there are many familiar faces we’re hoping could be returning from 2021. Head online now to make sure you don’t miss out on these great Aldi garden furniture bargains.
A Specialbuys collection of this calibre will sell out quicker than you can Google your local Aldi store’s postcode! So be quick to secure your new garden furniture for the months ahead.
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Did someone say budget kitchen makeover? These fab worktop wraps start at £4.50
If you’re hoping to give your tired kitchen a refresh in 2022, but not sure you’ll get around to it thanks to the cost of living prices rising drastically, you need to know about kitchen worktop wrap.
We’ve been doing some research ourselves for budget kitchen ideas, so that you can spruce your space without breaking the bank, and this one comes out on top. With the average price of a new kitchen worktop costing between £75 and £150 per linear metre (thanks SmartSpender!), we’re here to tell you how to spend less than £25 on an aesthetically pleasing worktop.
You’ve heard of people using vinyl to wrap their kitchen cupboards before, right? Well, you can also use this stuff on your worktops, around your sink and hob to transform the place in which you socialise, cook and the area in which most of us also dine.
The kitchen worktop wraps that we’ve spotted at B&Q, Amazon and Wilko start from just £4.50 for 2-metres of vinyl. That’s an incredible £145.50 saving in the worst possible scenario. Let’s remember, though: you won’t be getting a brand new worktop for this price, only a new look. But why not do this as a temporary solution until you can save for a brand new kitchen?
We needn’t even delve into why your kitchen worktops are one of the most important design elements of your kitchen. So, let’s get straight to trying to fix yours whilst spending less than £25. Whether your kitchen worktops are the same now as when you first moved into your home, or perhaps you changed them a few years ago but have since regretted your pick? You could even be a renter, as worktop wraps are easily removable so landlord-friendly.
Here are our favourite worktop wraps that you can buy online today, for a weekend DIY. Don’t believe us? Check out the reviews. And we explain everything you need to fit your worktop wrap, below.
Want more affordable makeover hacks? See how this Mum refreshed tired-looking kitchen counters and doors for £50 with B&Q self-adhesive film.
Where to buy kitchen worktop wrap
Just a note: be sure to measure your worktops before you buy. The majority of worktop wraps are 2m in length but will differ in depth. You’ll need to ensure the worktop wrap you choose spans the depth of your worktop or it will look strange. And don’t forget that you won’t be able to put a hot pan on your worktop once it has been wrapped, so you’ll need to invest in a trivet or two.
D-C-Fix Marmi Grey Self Adhesive Film 45cm x 2m: £4.50 at Wilko
This marble-effect worktop wrap measures 2 metres long by 45cm wide, and it’s less than a fiver per roll. It has a whopping 4.8-star rating from nearly 100 reviewers, and it’s heat-resistant up to 75°C. Wipe it clean with ease and use this marble vinyl to brighten up your kitchen.
D-C-Fix Dark grey Slate effect Self-adhesive film (L)2m (W)680mm: £6.50 at B&Q
For just £2 extra per roll, you can get this dark slate-effect worktop wrap from B&Q. It’s designed for bright kitchens and for those who would prefer a darker worktop. Again, it’s heat-resistant and removable, and it’ll be sure to add a luxe look to your kitchen.
D-C-Fix Beige Marble effect Self-adhesive film (L)2m (W)680mm: £6.50 at B&Q
This slightly more luxurious looking marble will make your kitchen look a thousand pounds – literally. Don’t believe us? Check out the reviews and the photos posted by reviewers online. It’s a gorgeous natural marble effect that’ll add dimension to your space. Plus, it’s much easier to look after than real marble. Win-win!
Fablon FAB11880 67.5 cm x 2 m Roll: £8.98 at Amazon
Now for the wood effect worktop wraps, and we’ve started with a bang as this one isn’t just from Amazon, but it’ll give a luxury look to your worktops that might need it. It looks just like Brazilian rosewood with colourful streaks of different colour woods, to add dimension to your cooking space.
D-C- Fix Adhesive 90cm x 2.1m Concrete: £9 at Wilko
Concrete-effect worktops without the expense? We thought you’d be interested. This vinyl looks like the real deal, and it has a 5-star rating by 30 happy reviewers. Use it on your kitchen worktops, on your furniture, doors or even to spruce up a plant pot or two at home. It’s super versatile, to say the least. It’s a no-brainer if your kitchen is in need of a little texture.
D-D-Fix Self-Adhesive Film, Sonoma Light Oak: £11.99 at Amazon
Opt for this light oak adhesive to wrap your worktops if you want to go for something lighter yet not white or grey. It looks as real as it gets, plus it makes your worktops easier to clean thanks to its smooth surface. It looks textured and anything but boring. We say to go colourful on your kitchen cupboards with this one…
What will I need to apply my worktop wrap?
First of all: patience. This is definitely not a quick, 15 minute job. Follow our steps below to apply yours successfully for an instant kitchen refresh.
You will need:
Scissors
A pencil
An unused card (like a credit card or loyalty card)
How to apply your kitchen worktop wrap:
1. Start by measuring the total size of your worktop, length and depth. If your worktop wrap is 2m in length, then measure 2 metres of your worktop at a time, and also take a measurement for the depth of your worktop. Bear in mind that a roll won’t stretch entirely over your worktop lengthways, so you will have to use two or more and blend the pattern. Or, your worktops might be already in sections so you will need to trim the length of your wrap.
2. Note down how large your worktops are and draw them with dimensions on a piece of scrap paper. Here, you can work out how many rolls you need of wrap.
3. Grab your first roll of wrap and, using a pencil, trace the size of your worktops leaving a 2-3cm distance for cutting, to allow for tucking and trimming.
4. Once you’ve traced this out, you can start to apply the wrap. Before you do this, ensure your worktops are clean and free from dirt or crumbs, and also dry or it won’t stick properly.
5. Start from one corner, and slowly peel the backing off the roll as you stick the wrap into the corners of your worktop. Using a card, press to flatten the wrap onto your worktop, ensuring you are getting rid of any air bubbles as you go.
6. When it gets to the edges, tuck the wrap underneath so that the edges cannot be seen.
7. Once you are happy with where your worktop wrap is sitting, and that it hasn’t got any air bubbles or lines in it, then you can begin to trace around it with scissors or a sharp knife. This is to give a finer finish to your tiles and walls. Do this slowly to ensure you don’t cut too much off.
8. Repeat with the next roll of worktop wrap, until you get to your sink or hob. In this case, you will need to measure your sink or hob and then draw this to the exact size on the back of the wrap, as you trace the outline of your worktops. Cut it out and when applying, use your card to push air bubbles out to the edges of your sink or hob. Cut around for a nice finish.
9. Marvel at your own work and post a pic on Instagram to wow your followers!
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