Retro/Classic Kitchen Makeover

$50 - Paint
The ceiling is painted a dark chocolate color and the walls are painted light brown. (paint: Behr - Chocolate Cupcake 710D-7, Mississippi Mud, 710D-5)

$45 - Hanging Light
A globe hanging light over the dining table is a fresh addition to the lighting scheme.

$16 - Wallpaper
Light-colored wallpaper is hung in the back of the corner cabinets to brighten them up.

$45 - Blind
A Roman shade ties in with the clean, contemporary look while shielding the dining area from too much sunlight.

$56 - Copper Shelving
Copper pipe, elbows and Ts are fashioned into a shelving unit for the kitchen ledge. All of the joints are soldered together to make it stable. Plexiglas is used for the shelves. The entire piece is secured to the ledge to prevent it from tipping over.

$17 - Pot Rack
A pot rack is constructed out of copper pipes, wood boards and chain.

$42 - Radiator Cover

$30 - Table and Chairs
The existing table is updated with off-white paint. The chairs are refreshed with red seat covers.

$115 - Accessories

$503 - Total Cost