Budget Kitchen Remodeling: $20,000 or Higher Kitchens

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Saving and Splurging in the Kitchen

Keeping original glass-front 1930s cabinets eliminated the need for new upper kitchen cabinets. The painted island is made of low-cost pine and topped with butcher block; the island houses a new slide-in range and microwave. Salvaged antique roof tiles give the backsplash a high-end look with a friendly price tag.

Total cost (excluding labor): $23,920