The homeowners used to hate their overly white kitchen. Now, it is contemporary, toned down and up to date. Sand-colored walls add elegance and warmth while the new granite countertops and backsplash boost the resale value. Brushed-nickel hardware transforms the once-boring cabinets into modern masterpieces. Cost breakdown:
tile project: $387
hardware: $225
bedding: $152
furniture: $108
landscaping materials: $229
paint and supplies: $400
decorative accessories: $494
Total $1,995
Kitchen makeover
paint: JC Licht Benjamin Moore - 985 Indian River
window treatment fabric: Joann - Flaunt Tangerine 7953599
rug: Target - red 067071339
carafe: Target - 200001607
glasses: Wal-Mart - 002610295558
juicer: Target - 070050853
colander: Target - white 070052185
cabinet Hardware: Knobs 4 Less - brushed-satin nickel Nouveau 03976, 04022, 07244, 04025
serving tray: Wal-Mart
countertop/backsplash: The Tile Shop - Juperana Light Granite Tiles
window shades: Wal-Mart - bamboo 079347861464
dry-erase board and bulletin board: Menards
Bedroom makeover
art frames: Target - 074151108 and 074150896
paint: JC Licht Benjamin Moore - HC-44 Lenox Tan (walls) and 1094 Barbados Sand (ceiling)
furniture paint (used on nightstands): Glidden - deep brown (semi-gloss)
nightstands: Target - 065151379
headboard fabric: Hancock Fabrics - chocolate brown gabardine 000735274
throw pillows: Target - creamy silk 067082387, pink embroidery 067082955, and striped 067080576
starburst mirror: Homegoods - 385625
orange sunset painting: Homegoods - 155468
clock: Target - 065151424
plate stand: Michaels - 718386833074
lamp bases: Wal-Mart - aged-brass 008280316499
lamp shades: Wal-Mart - white drum D20 and copper drum 070299281299
bedding: Marshalls - silk, pink coverlet 012923292
bedskirt: Target - 060100699
Front entry makeover
plants and planters: Wal-Mart - boxwood 005208680524 and 001430613823
stair rail posts: Menards - Hatteras post 1114242
door knocker: Lowe's - Brass V1914 7 SB/P/ 164824
mailbox and address numbers: Lowe's - 99209
light fixture: Lowe's – oil rub bronze wall mount with five bulbs 230095
shutters: Menards - black louvered 4073790
doormat: Target - natural woven 066060211
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