Cost-Cutting Kitchen Remodeling Ideas

In this Lincoln, Neb., home, Kyle and Mike Rabino wanted copper accents in their kitchen without paying top dollar for the real thing. So around their kitchen island, they installed a metallic laminate that mimics the look of real copper, which saved them more than $5,000. They also got a great deal on a copper sink for their wet bar; they bought it on eBay for $100. To top off the look, they added what looks like copper tiles to the backsplash; it's actually just copper-colored foil that Kyle hand-wrapped over cheap white porcelain tiles.