Small Details = Big Profit

The kitchen boasts double the space now. It has been rearranged to create a dining area and freshened up with new paint on the walls and cabinets. A couple of new space-saving appliances as well as the addition of an island in the middle of the room created much-needed storage and counter space.

And what about the exterior? Those concrete stairs have been sanded and painted, some of the landscaping cleared away, and the rickety old porch sports a face-lift. The rebar was removed, and a new front door, accessories and hardware provide a whole new look.

Cost Information

appliances $607
furniture $540
window treatments $210
front door $181
paint and lumber $196
railing $68
decorative accessories $198

Total: $2,000

Makeover Information

Products from The Coaster Company:

coffee table for living room, 5802
end tables for living room, 5801
table and chairs for kitchen, 7236 and 7237
two kitchen barstools, 4168

Products from The Home Depot:

Hampton Bay outdoor wall lantern, matte nickel finish, 7259
GE kitchen refrigerator, GTS18FBRWW
GE kitchen stove, JGBS07PEHWW
kitchen hood fan, Good R Series, SL6230WH
cabinet handles
Hampton Bay wall sconce for kitchen, satin nickel finish, 255 751

Products from Lowe's:

Kwikset "Chelsea" Laurel door lock set, satin nickel
three living-room drapery rods, 180494, 215293, 180495
Levolor living-room drapery brackets, 81764 and 81761
10" plant and 12" basket for lining room, 96860 and 149301
kitchen island, O'Sullivan, model 30184, 60252
ceiling mount light fixture for kitchen, Portfolio Lighting, 170555
semi flush ceiling pendant
paint for living room and kitchen, Ralph Lauren's Tangier Island NA05 (matched in Lowe's brand paint)

Products from Anna's Linens:

six drapery panels for living room, Vineyard Twill, 814271