An Aging Condo Gets a Facelift

Before, this kitchen was kitschy and cluttered, now it is cleaned up to showcase the vast storage and space. Built-in, floor-to-ceiling cabinets with a computer workstation provide ample storage and give the room added function. The existing cabinets are refaced with textured wallpaper and new molding giving them a brighter, more modern look.

Cost breakdown:
storage unit and cabinet refinishing $545
vanity $378
recessed lighting $75
bedding and window treatments $137
paint and supplies $482
decorative accessories $294

Total $1,997

Kitchen makeover
window treatments: Lowe's - 36x72 Yoshi reed faux-bamboo shades 164143
chairs: Craigslist - black Ikea Stefan chairs
wire basket: Homegoods - chrome 290442
hardware: Lowe's - 1-1/4" Iron Mushroom knob 226707
built-in overhead and side cabinet: Menards - paint-grade pine LC5424 laundry W #08/ 4794228 and #08/ 4794503
napkins: Wal-Mart 076668699832
desk lamp: Target 074020522
grass cloth: Lowe's - vinyl SW Sumatra grasscloth 137112
paint: JC Licht Benjamin Moore - Dellwood Sand 1019
cabinet/built-in paint: JC Licht Benjamin Moore - Shaker Beige
lamps: The Home Depot – two-piece set 050276837251
tray: Wal-Mart 063407983522
table cloth and window valences: Workshop
shadow boxes: Target – (used to frame utensil art) 074151359
utensil art: Target – three-piece mini-spoon and fork set 070052003