Kitchen Goes from Dated to Dashing

How-to: Punched-Metal Cabinet Inserts

Steps:

1. Cut roofing flashing to the desired length and width.

2. Make a template of your design on a piece of cardboard.

3. Tape the template to the flashing and place on a piece of scrap wood.

4. Punch out the design with a nailset.

5. Place the rough side of the metal panels against the face of the cabinets for a smooth appearance; attach with small nails.

6. Hide the metal edges with trim (painted or glazed as desired).

How-to: Sideboard

Steps:

1. Attach the top of a hutch to a dresser with screws. Paint as desired.

2. Bend silverware to create drawer pulls and attach to the drawer fronts with screws.