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$500 Makeover: Retro to Contemporary

It took $474 and a weekend to turn this kitchen from ho-hum retro to chic contemporary.

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After the Makeover

A fresh coat of a custom-blend beige paint for $30 from Sherwin-Williams was an easy upgrade to this formerly aqua kitchen area. Other DIY-friendly switches, such as tiling the backsplash and updating the cabinetry, were key to making this makeover a success.

Watch the video of this kitchen