Kitchen Remodeling on a Budget

Think there's no such thing as a budget kitchen makeover? We'll show you how to transform a tired, bleak kitchen with low-cost, big-impact projects.

From Tired and Bleak ...This frazzled, outdated kitchen was stuck in the mid 1970s with tired counter tops, dull cabinets and a not-so-smart, carpeted floor.

...to Inspired and Chic. Laminate flooring, smart DIY countertop coating, painted cabinets, hardworking lighting, fresh window treatments, new appliances and storage projects come together to revive this once bleak space. And with a price tag of $2,642 (including a new refrigerator and stove) you won’t be limited to mac-and-cheese dinners.

Woodworking Project: Kitchen Display Cases

A modern twist on Grandma's china-filled hutch, these kitchen cabinets showcase bowls, plates, dishes, and cups.

Woodworking Project: Store and Stack Wine Rack

Chablis meets PVC with this vertical wine rack. Galvanized steel side panels make it magnet-friendly and give it a high-tech, hip feel.

Cabinet Cutouts

Add a touch of sparkle and openness to tired cabinets by adding glass to existing doors.

In a Weekend: Countertop Transformation

An affordable, easy-to-apply DIY countertop refinishing process gives tired work surfaces a fresh, new look.

Woodworking Project: Maple and Magnetic Cutting Board

Solid maple combined with a super-strong magnetic cutlery keeper makes a handy, hard-working chopping block.

Love Handles New brushed nickel knobs (#294606) and hardware (#314979) give bland kitchens a lot of bang for a buck.

Floor Show: Wood's Look Without the Worry This isn't your mother's laminate flooring. Wider planks and graphic grain texture give this SwiftLock Plus (#295647) flooring the look of authentic wood.

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