their 90's), who have owned the same house for over 30 years. They did something similar to this, but left a big blank spot on the wall. Everyone who visits gets to sign their wall and leave a message. They have repainted over the years, but framed out and left the signature wall untouched. They have a great record and memories of visitors, but I have to admit, it was strange to be asked to write on a wall after being taught as a child that you just don't do that!

laminate. You would need to clean with TSP to remove any signs of grease and lightly sand the cabinets to remove any gloss for the paint to stick properly. Solid wood cabinets are easier to paint because the surface isn't as "slick" as a laminate and you don't have to worry about sanding that may penetrate the thickness of the laminate. Whatever the material, do your homework on prep before painting because it is a LOT of work and you wouldn't want the paint chipping. There are also special paints made that are more durable, so check with your local paint store pro for advice. If you decide to paint, we want to see pictures! I also like the idea of painting the island a different color.

similar to this for my daughter, using black, gray and bright pink for just one of the birds. I never thought to do this on a piece of furniture! Very creative and such a smart way to update an old piece of furniture!

glued? I've never seen concrete done for a vertical surface...beautiful job!

to get sharp lines when painting. Pre-sealing the edges of the tape gives a clean, straight edge, even with the texture. Custom Interiors, I'm so jealous....the cut-in skill is something I dream to master because I HATE taping!

entire vignette from a "Great Indoors" store that was going out of business, who had a maple kitchen. We rearrangd it to fit, had 3 custom cabinets made to make it work, and put in a dark ceramic tile flooring, and a gray granite, with a green glass backsplash, and stainless on the Island. With lots of new lighting, it's bright and fresh looking, too. We tried to choose things that weren't too "trendy" since this will have to last us a while. It's all personal taste.