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Kitchen Refresh, A complete demo is not always the answer!

9 years ago


My client needed an updated look for her kitchen and had a limited budget. Her cabinets were original to the house which was built in the 1940's and were in great shape, very well constructed. The layout in this small kitchen functioned well and there was really not a need to tear things apart.

The largest expense was new appliances which were badly needed. The client opted for a slide in convection range and a new Bosch dishwasher which was the bulk of the budget.

We chose to paint the cabinets, (done by a pro) and added quartz countertops, an undermount single bowl stainless sink, sleek new faucet, undercabinet lighting and splurged on a handmade white subway tile for the back splash.

As you can see the results were beautiful and the whole project was easy on the homeowner, not causing anay major dispruption to the family during the process!







Featured Answer
  • 9 years ago

    Looking great! Sometimes less is more...

    Comments (21)

    • 9 years ago

      I love the counter top and back splash.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Nicely Done! Love the white subway tile backsplash.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Beautiful!

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Looks great! Love how it turned out.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Nicely done!

    • 9 years ago

      Glad to hear that the cabinets were kept and they turned out very well. Classic colors and look, should last for many years.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Fantastic transformation!!

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Beautiful update!

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Nice job! The countertops and backsplash look fabulous with the cabinets!

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Thanks to all for your compliments!

    • 9 years ago

      I adore this, for both the aesthetic affect and the value proposition that you gave your clients.

      They win, and you are the winner at the bottom of this. GREAT job.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      Painted cabinets are being to be my new favorite remodel technique, this looks great!

      Design Line Works, LLC thanked Verona Home Design
    • 9 years ago

      Beautiful! This gives me ideas for my own kitchen.

      Design Line Works, LLC thanked Architectural Notice
    • 8 years ago

      Thinking about doing something similar with a house we are buying. Probably not going to replace appliances, but do want to update counters and backsplash and increase the size of the island. What was the budget of the project for the professional paining of the cabinets?

    • PRO
      8 years ago

      Thanks! (Just saw this question) We spent about $2500.00 on the painting. There is also a free-standing piece not shown that matchees the cabinets1

    • PRO
      8 years ago

      Much improved.

    • PRO
      8 years ago

      Looks great! Great upgrade

    • PRO
      8 years ago

      Thank you!

    • 8 years ago

      Came out really great! Love that you could keep the cabinets and just repaint!

      Design Line Works, LLC thanked Gill
    • PRO
      8 years ago

      Yes! When they are well made that works!

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