You can get rid of the kitchen blahs for very little cost by creating small areas of contrast that make sense. Spicing up this boring bar and desk center was a relatively easy project. A glass mosaic tile back splash was added to the bar area. The bottom cabinets and desk were stained to break up the wall of oak. Everything was finished off with the addition of cabinet pulls and some nice flowers!
The area behind the desk will be finished off with cork board to house kids and household notes.
Let's look at what this easy update cost:
1/2 Quart Sherwin Williams Bistro Walnut (left over from bathroom makeover, fresh can would be $28)
4 X 1x1 Squares Glass Mosaic Tiles @ 4.99 Ea. 19.96
1 Quart Cermaic Tile Adhesive 5.29
1 Quart Tile Grout 7.94
Adhesive Trowel 2.79
Grout Float 4.87
Grout Sponge 2.29
5 x Nickle Cabinet Pulls @ 2.97 Ea. 14.85
4 X Bronzed Cabinet Pulls @ 3.99 Ea. 15.96
Total = $101.95
Labor 17 1/2 Hours. Time includes prepping, sanding and clean up. It ran longer as I did not wipe all the grout off well enough before it dried so I spent several hours scraping and cleaning the tiles. Here's my tip, Wipe excess grout off immediately after applying:)
The beautifull fresh flowers were 7.99 at Sam's Club.
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This is a beautiful transformation! Thanks so much for the before and after pictures, and the 'you can do this' how to guide! I feel almost dangerously empowered!