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Diy Kitchen Renovation

I updated my kitchen by painting the cabinets, extending the island and placing the microwave inside it, building the range hood, fridge enclosure, closing the space above cabinets and installing a marble backsplash. For more details click on the link.

http://www.remodelandolacasa.com/2012/01/kit...

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My budged for the whole makeover $10,000.
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This is how it look before.
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diy Range Hood.

15 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Great upgrade. A few relatively simple changes make it look like a whole new (and much more modern) kitchen. I like those lights. Are they new, too?

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Remodelando la Casa - Cri... Germantown, MD

Thanks Steve! Yes, that's the Firefly Pendant light from CB2 that replaced the old fluorescent fixture!

on May 16, 2012 · Like 0
Eclectically Vintage - Ke... New York, NY

You rocked it Christina! LOVE the lighting and backsplash and the dark island with the white perimeter cabinets.

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Hamtil Construction LLC Saint Louis, MO

Great job! What a difference in the before and after! The built in fridge looks really nice, and I'm a fan of the open cabinet on the end of the island as well!

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Debi M Washington, NC

very nice, you must be proud

on May 16, 2012 · Like 1
Gloria K Little Falls, MN

Beautiful...Wished I could afford to do and update to mine....

on May 17, 2012 · Like 1
Kathy C Shickshinny, PA

absolutely beautiful Cristina...great job

on May 19, 2012 · Like 1
Mindy J Burlington, IA

I wish my kitchen had as nice of cabinets as the BEFORE shot...lol! Not sure why the need for an upgrade...now, try living with a 1940's era kitchen and then we'll talk.

on May 19, 2012 · Like 1
Dorene H Lehigh Acres, FL

very nice upgrade

on May 19, 2012 · Like 1
MaryAnn D Ocala, FL

very nice enjoy !!!

on May 19, 2012 · Like 1
Sandra R Portsmouth, NH

Awesome! We're ready to start our kitchen reno, but don't know where to start. We are painting cabinets, installing backsplash & replacing countertop/hardware. Looks like you did the same (and more). What did you do first?

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 1
Sue Warrenville, IL

Building the range hood?! You rocked it.

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 2
Remodelando la Casa - Cri... Germantown, MD

Sandra, It looks like you're doing the same as I did! I began taking care of the island, putting the microwave inside of it! Then I built the range hood, fridge enclosure, and then closed the space above the cabinets. Painting and installing some new lights. It was lots of diy work but totally worth it. You can check the complete reno at my site. Thanks!

on Aug 13, 2012 · Like 0
Brenda M Pittsburgh, PA

Wow - this is an amazing transformation!! I love it all!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 1
Remodelando la Casa - Cri... Germantown, MD

Thanks Brenda!

on Sep 25, 2012 · Like 0