Before and After: $800 Went a Very Long Way in This Newly Redone Kitchen
Take this warm-toned kitchen, add one or two gallons of paint and some well-priced accessories then subtract one wall and the textured vinyl floor, and suddenly there’s a brand-new kitchen, full of life, light, and color. And all for only $800.
Kelsey Sigars—@kelseylenesigars on Instagram—made smart, thrifty choices that have transformed this kitchen. Most of the improvements are appealingly approachable (painted floor, cabinets, and walls; well-chosen accessories), while others are rightfully intimidating to the non-handy folks out there. Kathy’s handy husband had the skills and know-how to remove an entire wall safely. That one change altered the kitchen dramatically, opening up a ton of floor space. The refrigerator remains on the left where it was, but now that the stove is no longer directly across from it, the kitchen is less cramped and more comfortable for multiple people to work in.
The newly painted cupboards are luscious and look completely new thanks to less than $30 worth of paint. Though the cabinets appear to be totally blue, the paint color is Corduroy Black by Valspar, which the company categorizes as a “violet neutral.” It’s lovely here, pairing perfectly with the white, wood, and gold.
The island is a garage sale find, a major score that adds flexible storage and work space without eating up too much floor space. Speaking of workspace, the biggest chunk of the budget was the $550 worth of butcher block countertops (16 feet) that Kelsey cut, stained, and sanded; a professional friend helped install them. The counters are gorgeous and are such a high-quality material to add to any DIY space.
The new floor is ingenious, affordable, and intensely appealing—and it appears to be easy to clean. Once the vinyl was peeled up, the concrete beneath was cleaned then painted with $30 worth of Valspar Oil Porch Floor & Patio Paint. The floor is satiny smooth and modern and minimal.
If anyone is interested in any further details, Kelsey rounded up the steps of this kitchen DIY for @myrenovatedreality.
Thank you, Kelsey Sigars!