Unbelievable $1000 Kitchen Makeover

By: Diy maven May 04, 2012

created at: 05/04/2012

Andrea's kitchen looks nothing like it did when she and her family first moved into their home. A makeover was in order, but the budget was small. In this case $1,000 small. The fact that she and her husband were able to accomplish the re-do for that price tag certainly drew my attention. They did have some things going for them when they started, however. Like a bead board ceiling hidden under foam tiles, an awesome, original farmhouse sink and her father-in-law's stash of 100 year old, reclaimed barn wood. Even with a leg up, the transformation is quite remarkable. Check it out: created at: 05/04/2012

For many more pictures of Andrea's kitchen makeover, visit Keeping it Cozy.

Tagged : Foodie-Fridays

Design Style : vintage

Techniques : refinishing, woodworking

Room : Kitchen

Decor Element : cabinets

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Jim Manzie
Jun 18, 2012

Does this kitchen have a floor? Come on, show it. Where has the microwave gone? Did you add a tongue and groove ceiling? Surely that blew out the 1000 bux. Looks like you lost a lot of bench /prep space too.

All that white, so much time for cleaning.

Keila
May 08, 2012

I think it looks nice, but with too much white. (a colorful valance can help with that) What I am concern about is where is the $1,000 they spent? (maybe in the new faucet, dishwasher and hardware...oh, and white paint)

teresa
May 07, 2012

Why did they change the ceiling? Put an updated valance back on the window!

Brittany
May 06, 2012

I would have guessed that this makeover cost less than $1000, so I am surprised they spent that much on it. Honestly, nothing about this makeover is unbelievable or inspiring. Having said that, the kitchen does look loads better, and that wooden counter top looks great. All that truly matters is that the homeowners are happy, anyway.

Booooo!
May 06, 2012

I guess it looks great then the before but come on... it looks cheap. Painting everything white, buying a new coffee maker, and containers doesn't make this a 'makeout'... it looks like a quick clean-up job before mom and dad got home.

Anonymous
May 06, 2012

I think this kitchen is absolutely amazing. I would love one just exactly like it!!!

Anonymous
May 06, 2012

That is a rediculous amount of white. The only thing I like about it are the gorgeous counter tops.

Aries
May 05, 2012

My LORD opinions opnions guess you can't argue that! Looks really nice and MUCH better than what it use to look like

James Roetling
May 05, 2012

When I see DIY shows that advocate this type of "improvement" I just shake my head and sigh. Sure, it looks brighter and cleaner now, but will it stay that way? It's a kitchen, and that makes it a mess magnet. Finger prints around cabinet handles, small splatters from food prep, and chips in the paint finish will eventually spoil that "clean" look. A white kitchen hides nothing and requires extra effort for cleaning and upkeep. That's not how I'd like to spend my time.

Ivriniel
May 04, 2012

Needs some sort of window treatment to give it a bit of colour.

Designing Woman
May 04, 2012

Cabinets are much better painted white and the wood counter tops are great (they add warmth and interest and make you feel like yummy things will be turned out of this kitchen. However, I would paint the walls something other than white because right now it's a little TOO white.