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1950s Kitchen Renovation Ideas
We’re getting ready for a kitchen renovation, so I’m sharing a before tour of what our 1950s kitchen looks like now. And check out my design plans to see what we’re changing during the kitchen remodel! Original 1955 Kitchen Cabinets When we first moved in, I thought the kitchen was small and we’d have to do an addition to get a nicer kitchen.
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My Favorite Kitchen Makeover!
20-year old Kitchen Gets a Paint-Lift Painting kitchen cabinets is ALWAYS a win in my book. I’m never not amazed, surprised, and blown away! Original Kitchen Cabinets This kitchen project was a 2-part episode shared on Today’s Homeowner. And I’m still obsessed with it. The cabinets were in pretty good shape considering they were original to this 20+ year old house. But they showed their age in the stain color. Now, don’t get me wrong, I love the look of stained wood. But this orangey color was done so much during the time period this house was built, it automatically puts a date stamp on this kitchen and it keeps…
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Colorful Kitchen Island Update
How to Make Your Kitchen Stand Out Did you know you can move your kitchen island? That’s exactly what Dad and I did in an episode of Today’s Homeowner to give the homeowners a little more space in front of the fridge. Open It Up Tight refrigerator access wasn’t the only thing closing in this open floor plan home. The first thing guests saw when they walked in was a long half wall that made it super awkward to open the door and let guests in.
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Kitchen Update Under $1000
How to Update Old Cabinets & Counters Under $1000 No that photo is not photoshopped! The cabinets really were that orange before we got started. And yes! You don’t have to remove walls, replace cabinets or install top-of-the-line granite to update the look of an older kitchen. OK, you may want to! But these few steps can give you a great-looking kitchen without much of a monetary investment because sometimes dreams don’t equal reality.?Do one, do all! Either way it will make a difference you will appreciate for years to come!
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Installing Wall Cabinets
A big issue I planned to correct when I started this laundry room project was a lack of storage. With 4 kids living in the house and the laundry room’s proximity to the kitchen, it serves as overflow for big box store food storage like cereals, chips, and snacks. I already added a little storage on the wall opposite the washer and dryer by hanging a cube organizer. But nothing compares to good old cabinetry! So that’s what happened above the washer and dryer.
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Chelsea’s Choice: Rockin’ Hardware
I love finding “cheats” to creating a new look without a lot of work. And one of those easy ways to revamp your kitchen or bathroom is changing out the drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, etc. to give your cabinets a fresh, new look. New hardware can also help express your personal style, whether it’s classic, trendy, or bold. That’s why this month I’ve partnered with Amerock Hardware to help you transform your space with a giveaway from their new cabinet hardware collections. (Wells Collection in Oil Rubbed Bronze) They’re full of high-quality design details, but at a price you can afford. So basically, it’s a win-win. With 8 new collections,…
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Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Lipford Family Condo
This weekend on Today’s Homeowner TV show, my family’s new condo at the beach is being featured! And by my family, I mean my parents’ condo that I’m hoping they’ll let me visit. 🙂 It will be episode 2 of a 2-part series. Aka, the episode with all of the beauty shots! But I’m giving you a sneak peek at the before and afters right here!
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Now Trending: Kitchens & Baths
I just got back to Sweet Home Alabama after a whirlwind trip to Las Vegas for the annual Design + Construction Week. This huge industry event is put on by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) every year. It’s always fun to see people I see there every year and meet new people in the trade. And what better way to see the up-and-coming trends to share with you! The funny thing about trends is that they don’t just pop up and then disappear all of a sudden. The change is gradual. According to the NKBA’s annual Design Trend Report, kitchen…
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Featured on Today’s Homeowner: Efficient Kitchen
The Today's Homeowner team and I built a beautiful island in the middle of a kitchen where there wasn't one before. Read on for all of the details.
