Tuscan-Inspired Kitchen

A drab kitchen gets a Tuscan-inspired makeover with warm colors and natural textures.

Kathy and Mark Grzelak fill their lives with family, music and great food in a home that's decorated to suit their eclectic style. They love to cook, but their outdated kitchen doesn't lend itself to a comfortable cooking experience. The countertops are old and cracked, the colors are bland and there is too much clutter. The Design on a Dime team warms up the kitchen with an Old World feel.

Before: Rustic but Bland

Next: After: A Taste of Tuscany

The Dilemma
Kathy's father built these cabinets from trees in their backyard in Michigan about a year before he died, and the rustic hardwood floor complements the custom cabinetry. However, the drab colors and cracked countertops can go. The vintage stove is a cool element in the room.

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Before: Rustic but Bland

After: A Taste of Tuscany

Stone-look Countertop

Tiled Island

Mobile Utility Cart

Wine Time

Copper Pendant Lights