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Our kitchen on very small budget

11 years ago
We purchased the house for the location. Most of it was fine and in move in condition. The kitchen, however was not. It was dirty and dark, with black walls to match the black counters and huge black backsplash. With a little paint, some tile, rearranged cabinets and lots of elbow grease, we are now loving our "new" kitchen!
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  • 11 years ago

    looks so much better!

    Comments (18)

    • 11 years ago

      Big improvement, looks much better.


    • 11 years ago
      Beautiful kitchen! Stylish and warm feeling. Did you scrub your cabinets down? The wood color is so pretty!
    • 11 years ago

      thats a great change, one only sees the new backsplash and the rug is a great way to distract from an older style of floor.

    • 11 years ago

      The difference is amazing. Great job,

    • 11 years ago
      Really lovely now. So dark and depressing before. And I love the cabinets.
    • PRO
      11 years ago

      Looks like a great change! How do you feel cooking in it now?

    • 11 years ago

      Bravo! Well done.


    • 11 years ago

      Literally a night and day difference. Amazing how a simple change of backsplash and wall color transformed your kitchen into a gem.

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      What a change!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Lookin' good.

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      At first I misread and thought the black kitchen was the new.. I'm relieved seeing what you did, nice kitchen!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Love the new backsplash tile!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Looks lovely! Love the backsplash as well!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Nice work.

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Looks great!!

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      Looks much brighter now, well done.

    • 10 years ago

      Nice job. What is the material of the counter top. Just curious.

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