An Old-Fashioned Kitchen Gets a Sleek, Contemporary Update for College Roommates

Paint can hide a multitude of sins, and in this rental kitchen, paint provides a major transformation on both the walls and the cabinets. The backsplash and countertop get a fresh look using peel-and-stick paper, in marble for the countertops and white subway tile for the backsplash. Brushed nickel hardware is a modern touch. A new modern light fixture hugs the ceiling, solving one roommate's biggest problem with the kitchen — always hitting his head on the light.