Do It Yourself: Kitchens: Stunning Spaces on a Shoestring Budget

194 Pages·2011·78.5 MB·English

by  Better Homes and Gardens

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2 Do It Yourself Kitchens
It’s easy to feel sentimental about a kitchen—it’s where
the good stuff happens. First spoonfuls, visits with grandma,
family fun ...
Whether it’s a milestone or an everyday moment, the kitchen is
center stage for family life. If yours doesn’t seem up to the task, it’s
time to get cooking with some fresh ideas, do-it-yourself tricks, and
solid information. Unlike other kitchen design books, we’ve created
a guide with real families and realistic budgets in mind. Like all of
the features in Do It Yourself magazine, these DIY kitchen plans
value creativity over cash. To help you picture your own space’s
potential, the real-life kitchen features that follow come complete
with before-and-after photos, detailed budgets, clever shortcuts, and
step-by-step instruction for getting the job done, whether that job is
a cosmetic perk up or a full-on renovation.
There’s more good news. When you improve the style and
function of your kitchen, you directly impact the value of your
home. Of all the home improvements you make, a kitchen do-over
promises one of the highest returns on your investment. So, what
are you waiting for?
The kitchen says a mouthful about who you are—as a family,
nurturer, host, cook, and maestro of the home arts—make sure
yours is as tasteful and inspirational as you dream it can be.
the DIY team
Do It Yourself Kitchens 3
kitchens
stunning spaces on a shoestring budget
MAKEOVERS ON...
A $1,000 BUDGET A $2,500 BUDGET A $5,000 BUDGET
8 A Miracle Makeover 42 Dowdy to Party-Ready 82 B ig Savings, Big Style
It took only two weekends and Facing a modest budget and a In the wake of a hurricane, a new
$500 to transform this bachelor kitchen with one foot in the ’80s style emerged in this coastal
pad kitchen into a gathering spot. only inspired this creative couple. kitchen.
14 W hite and Bright 48 Black Is the New Black 88 Color It Refreshing
Oak cabinets stand for quality. By keeping most of their 1950s A healthy dose of bright hues
But after two decades of brown, ranch kitchen intact, this couple puts a fresh face on a tiny space.
this family wanted to lighten up. came up with a fresh, new style. 94 Sweet and Creamy
18 Salvage Fresh Style 54 A Cosmetic Cover-Up Resourceful redos and a simple
Don't let a tight budget cramp By tackling its humdrum surfaces, layout re-create farmhouse chic.
your style. Shop salvage stores to this style expert gave her kitchen 100 B eyond the Woods
save money and flex creativity. a sparkling new personality.
This 30-year-old kitchen had
24 Creativity over Cash 62 Old Stuff, New Style oak floors and cabinets. Then it
In three weeks and for $1,000, Clever recycling and hands-on stepped into the light.
one inventive woman whips up ideas give this kitchen a fresh and 108 I t's All About the Blue
a cool kitchen. natural outlook.
This galley kitchen was once a
30 Little Ideas, Big Results 68 White Warms Up black hole, until new lighting and
Update your kitchen without Clever do-it-yourself upgrades clean color brightened its style.
picking up a power tool. give a basic kitchen more 114 S tyle with a Purpose
personality and efficiency.
A sunshine palette woke up this
tiny lake house kitchen.
6 40 80
4 Do It Yourself Kitchens
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Watch for our DIY 101
projects for step-by-step
instructions on the following
kitchen facelifts:
A $10,000 BUDGET IDEAS TO INSPIRE
128 Country Cleans Up 34 How to Choose Your Hues LIGHTING
With clean, retro lines, this country Looking for fresh color in your Install a Pendant Light 72
kitchen goes a little bit rock 'n' roll. kitchen? We serve up a few of our
134 A n Instant Classic favorite kitchen paint palettes to toss STORAGE
into the mix.
DIY skills take this kitchen from Install Open Shelves 47
builder bland to custom elegant. 72 How to Make a Splash Install Pullout Shelves 144
140 B reak Out of the Box Replacing a kitchen backsplash is
a big deal. But dressing it up a bit?
This small, square kitchen was STYLE
That's no trouble at all.
top-heavy until easy ideas put it Sew a Roman Shade 29
back in balance. 118 How to Create Savvy Storage Plan the Perfect Layout 99
146 S o Chic, So Simple The secret to an efficient kitchen
is storage. But there's no reason not
This cost-conscious kitchen is SURFACES
to store your tools in style.
efficient enough for serious cooking Laminate a Countertop 12
and elegant enough for entertaining. 174 How to Reinvent Your Cabinets
Tile a Backsplash 60
154 Make Your Best Move When you need big impact on a Make a Concrete Counter 66
small budget, these cabinet
Moving one door made room for Install Laminate Plank Flooring 86
makeovers are a perfect fit.
more fun and function in this space.
Install Laminate Tile Flooring 133
160 Pouring On the Charm Paint Cabinets 172
This Cape Cod house now has 181 DIY KITCHEN PLANNING
a kitchen as charming as its exterior.
GUIDE SERVICES
166 Look on the Bright Side Find the Right Contractor 113
This suburban kitchen gets 191 EDITORS' FAVORITE
a one-of-a kind personality. RESOURCES
126 181
Do It Yourself Kitchens 5

Chapter 1
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1,000 budget
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$1,000 budget 7
$1,000 Budget
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