Finding a new home for old pieces is always super-satisfying; here an unused chest was upcycled into a beautiful kitchen island by adding a composite marble top.
Give it a twist Remove drawers and paint the inside of the chest to create open shelving for pans and plates.
Paint your kitchen cabinets
Give old cabinets a new lease of life with a quick ‘no-prep’ coat of paint. This kitchen was given a makeover by removing the top cabinets too and replacing with open shelving.
Give it a twist Be bold with colour choices, swapping black cabinets with a leaf green or a rust red.
Hang display boxes
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