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Builder Bland Kitchen Gets A Custom Look

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We recently gave our builder basic kitchen a budget friendly makeover. Using paint and trim, we made our birch, stock grade cabinets look taller. New appliances, flooring, counters and DIY wine storage cabinet gave our kitchen a custom look. Stop by my blog for DIY project tutorials and more dramatic room makeovers: http://www.theyellowcapecod.com

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pmilazzo215_12770401 Ocoee, 48

Amazing transformation, I love the crown molding I've been wanting to put it up in my kitchen and living room, I'll check out your blog.

Posted: Mar 14, 2013 | Flag

threalmckoy Columbia, SC

your kitchen is awesome..I have been wanting my cabinets painted (builders grade, but I have been told they can't be..what type of paint did you use or did you get a professional to do the job??

Posted: Feb 27, 2013 | Flag

catricecolley Las Vegas, NV

Love what you've done! Very clean and appealing : Would love to copy your look, what wall color did you use in this kitchen?

Posted: Feb 21, 2013 | Flag

Christine*aka*mimi Home sweet home

What a difference... This is stunning!

Posted: Feb 17, 2013 | Flag

Muffette Basile, LA

Excellent job!! The added upper cornice, and the new black and white color scheme is stunning!!

Posted: Feb 17, 2013 | Flag

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