I have removed brick outright, masons washed (Whitewashed) and tiled over with a natural stone tile. I plan to paint some brick on the exterior in the spring. I would think that each approach has its merits based on budget concerns, overall fit with the rest of the room, with only one pic, who knows what is behind the photographer? Regardless, if renovating the wall isn't in the cards right now, paint it, work on an overall plan and then pull it down a couple years from now once you really know how you would like to move forward.

Here are some inexpensive ideas, assuming the cabinets can be reused, for materials only: $800 update: $25: repair cabinet hinge installation, soak hinges in trisodium phosphate to remove old paint, install new cabinet door catches as needed, replace switch for garbage disposal, remove remaining wood framing of old soffit, remove pot rack over sink $175: paint $200 for 200 square feet of peel and stick vinyl tile. $100 for new light fixture. $120 for two roll out shelves for pots under cooktop. $100 new kitchen faucet $80 contingency $1500 update as above, but install sheet vinyl flooring. $2500 update as above, add $1000 for new laminate countertops and subway tile backsplash $4000 update, as above, add stainless steel dishwasher, cooktop, oven, sink.

it is a small room but i think it is a very pretty room. just needs a few changes. If there is room put a narrow dresser, (not a chest) on the wall with the tv. Then u can put the tv on the far end of the dresser or hang it on the wall at the end of the new dresser. Either way it will free up dresser space. Hang a simple mirror vertically above the dresser. On the opposite wall remove the chair and center the chest. Get rid of the small knick-knacks & pictures on the wall. put a simple picture over the chest. Straighten up the covers on your bed and maybe add a couple decorative pillows and a pretty folded blanket at the foot of the bed in a color to compliment the pics in your room. Make sure to lower the picture over the bed and make sure it isn't too small for the wall. if it is maybe you can use that pic over the chest. Keep window blinds as is unless they are old, dirty etc. if you buy a dresser keep it sleek, nothing ornate. Lamps beside your bed are too small get some tall sleek lamps - Home Goods carries some really pretty lamps. With a small room you need very few decorative items or pictures....don't clutter your room.. Hope this gives you one or two ideas!

Sorry, I thought I had the link correct: it is www.kitchenupdate.ca We have a dedicated spray paint guru who does the cabinet doors, not sure what his process is, I just know the end product is excellent. The no out of pocket cost is that we put a voluntary note or lien on the property being sold so we get paid when the sale closes by the attorney. Because of the increased value in the kitchen and the home price increase when listed, the new buyer actually covers the cost. More details on our website, thanks for your interest. Look forward to working with you. Gary