"I like the kitchen in my 1956 home well enough, but sometimes I daydream about ripping everything out and starting completely from scratch: new cabinets, new countertops, new fixtures, new everything. Of course, it's a lot easier to do that in my dreams than in reality, when a total kitchen overhaul can cost tens of thousands of dollars! And in reality, there's a lot about my kitchen I wouldn't mind keeping - I just want to give it a little bit of a fresher look."
"That's why, as much as I love perusing complete kitchen transformations, I have a particular interest in kitchen makeovers that work with the major elements of the space (cabinets, counters, appliances) rather than just replace them. One of my favorites in recent memory is this rental kitchen makeover, which was done for just $600 and manages to make old 1960s cabinets look completely cool again."
"Because this space is a rental, the restrictions on any makeover possibilities were especially strict. That meant the cabinets had to stay, and they had to stay unpainted - perfect inspiration for me, as I'd prefer to update my kitchen's look without sacrificing the natural wood look of the cabinets! Before, the kitchen was a lot of blah: beige floors, beige counters, and cabinets that just blended into the background."
A homeowner in a 1956 house sometimes wishes for a complete kitchen overhaul but prefers retaining existing elements to refresh the space. Preference exists for makeovers that work with major elements such as cabinets, counters, and appliances instead of replacing them. A rental kitchen achieved a modern look for $600 by keeping original unpainted 1960s cabinets, installing cool-toned peel-and-stick flooring and backsplash to highlight the warm wood tones, and swapping dated silver hardware for sleek black knobs. The combination enriched the cabinets' appearance, making them look vibrant and contemporary without major structural changes or high expense.
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