tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897400335772082166.post7817310074292613224..comments2013-02-05T17:29:47.143-05:00Comments on Among these "Hills": New Years ResolutionsNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00533896727471941286noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897400335772082166.post-88296977150600807342013-02-05T17:29:47.143-05:002013-02-05T17:29:47.143-05:00I love all of the points on your list, and I'm...I love all of the points on your list, and I'm inspired! I must admit, I'm particularly fond of point #4....... can't wait! :)Jaybrenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12113273965851212469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1897400335772082166.post-1879056378541914722013-01-04T13:56:32.207-05:002013-01-04T13:56:32.207-05:00don't know if this will help or not- but we re...don't know if this will help or not- but we renovated our kitchen last year (total gut!) and amazingly stayed under budget (only $75, but hey!). one big thing that saved a lot was countertops. not sure what you are looking for, but we did butcher block from Ikea and it looked beautiful!!! so much warmth and had a classic feel to it. we had white cabinets and they went really well together! (can send pics if you ever want) but that was a huge saver....only about $600 for all the countertops (and it was a fairly big space) and that was thousands less than granite or anything else we looked at. <br /><br />now i'm in a new house w/granite and i hate it :( miss my old kitchen, but no funds now.<br /><br />also, if you are keeping cabinets, but just wanting a new color, check out Annie Sloan paint. haven't used it myself, but i'm about to. tons of great reviews online! it can paint cabinets w/NO sanding or priming. we've done that w/another kitchen and dang- did it take FOREVER! so if your cabinets are in good shape and just want to change color, that might be an option too!<br /><br />ok, sorry for all the unsolicited advice, but i love renovating (especially on the cheap!) and just wanted to share a few tips that might help! can't wait to see it done- like all your designs, it will be beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com