Kitchen makeover with new cabinets, counters and backsplash

THE CHALLENGE

We took a kitchen with black countertops, oak cabinets and stainless-steel appliances, and asked a local designer to give it some personality.

THE SOLUTION

By replacing the hardwood floors with porcelain tile and turning the island into a seating area, designer Allie Mann made the room a colorful place for family gatherings.

Shaker-style cabinets provide clean lines. Pair dark cherry-stained doors with light floors and countertops.

Use the backsplash as a canvas. A glass mosaic of blue, green and gray tiles is a subtle touch of color.

Bar stools encourage conversation by giving guests a place to sit and talk.

Decorate with a few accessories, such as a vase with flowers and a chalkboard for shopping lists.

Try open shelving for everyday plates. Store more formal dishes in closed cabinets, out of a childs reach.

White counters brighten the space. The material is White Cliff quartz by Cambria.

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Kitchen makeover with new cabinets, counters and backsplash