$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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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.
The kitchen had good bones but needed a few updates. Worn countertops, a dated wall color, and an aluminum tile backsplash were easy to update.
Mosaic glass tile replaced the old aluminum tile backsplash. The mosaic tile adds a touch of class, and it's an easy project for a do-it-yourselfer. For $120, the glass tile from Modwalls created a focal point in the kitchen.
The old laminate countertops were cracked and worn. New laminate countertops, in a design that mimics solid-surfacing, were an inexpensive update for $98 from IKEA.
Instead of building a new pantry, the homeowners placed stackable cubes beside the refrigerator. Adding a rod and curtain was an easy way to conceal dry goods while showing personality.






I love all the ideas but when ever I ask questions about help & ideas on my mobile home I get no ideas or thoughts why My kitchen has a center Island with my stove & around it is a small counter to small to set around or even use when cooking I took the cabinet above out with the range hood & am putting a new one up but still would like more ideas. Thanks jgall
4/5/2012 01:02:07 PM Report AbuseSomeone is very proud of this kitchen, but I would hate working in it everyday. It is too dark for the small space. The owners will be sick of it by next year.
4/4/2012 06:26:21 PM Report AbuseI liked the look of the retro kitchen to be honest. I like the double sink, and the new counter tops. I think I will remake my kitchen to look the retro kitchen but with a different tiled (but brightly colored) backsplash and a white paint color.
4/4/2012 11:05:38 AM Report AbuseLove this look. What you can do for a small kitchen.
4/4/2012 10:56:42 AM Report AbuseI like this! It's nice to see a realistic sized kitchen redone on a realistic budget, too.
2/2/2012 06:42:57 PM Report AbuseAny ideas on decorating a mobilhome kitchen?
10/8/2011 11:59:00 PM Report AbuseThose are not apples...lol. I like it, everything looks clean and organized. I like the wall paper, adds a splash of color and it ties eveything in the room together. Very Cute! . $500 doesn't go as far as it used to. You did great !
10/6/2011 01:38:39 PM Report AbuseThe glass mosaic tiles are quite modern-looking, yet the apple wallpaper in back of the cabinets is very country-looking. I think I'd stick with one look or the other. Also, a one basin sink is what most people are doing with makeovers. It enables you to fit a roasting pan or long-handled frying pan in the sink without "tilting" it sideways. And often gives about 6" more counter space as well.
10/5/2011 01:51:36 PM Report AbuseCurtain covering pantry undermines streamlined look of kitchen, especially next to the colorful apron. Looks messy.
10/5/2011 12:05:59 PM Report AbuseNicely done! it's all in the details.
10/5/2011 10:10:16 AM Report Abuse