A Modern Family Makeover

Photo by: Photo by: Bob OConner

Classic Kitchen

"It is my parents' house, so we discuss decorating and construction projects first," says Jessica. "I can swing a sledgehammer, but I don't want them to be upset when they get home!" Everyone was on board with this dramatic kitchen overhaul: Jessica sanded, primed and painted the cabinets to take them from dated brown to clean white, then used glass tile for the backsplash. "I thought I'd do

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Photo by: Photo by: Bob OConner

Classic Kitchen

"It is my parents' house, so we discuss decorating and construction projects first," says Jessica. "I can swing a sledgehammer, but I don't want them to be upset when they get home!" Everyone was on board with this dramatic kitchen overhaul: Jessica sanded, primed and painted the cabinets to take them from dated brown to clean white, then used glass tile for the backsplash. "I thought I'd do white subway tile, because it's cheap and classic, but I splurged on the blue glass tile to give it a pop of color," she says.

To counteract the lack of natural light, Jessica painted her dark cabinets a crisp white.

A striped indoor/outdoor rug draws the eye from the kitchen into the dining room and perks up plain cream floor tiles. IN THIS ROOM Acacia bread box, $30, and bread board, $10; stoneware large canisters, $9 each; white garlic keeper, $7; white porcelain serving bowl (medium), $13.50; KitchenAid blender, $100; and glass canister set, $21 for 4 pieces; all at Target stores.

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