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Bring an Old Kitchen Up to Date
By Nate Berkus

Kitchen update With a little help from Nate Berkus, Trading Spaces' handy guy Ty Pennington and Home Depot, this kitchen went from mortifying to modern!

From Drab to Fab: How To Do It
Plastic cabinets—out of here! It was replaced with beautiful solid maple cabinetry from Thomasville.
No more plastic inserts either. Real glass panes show off fine china or colorful dishes.
The fake marble counters were removed, in favor of a custom-made Corian countertop.
Old, run-down appliances aren't just ugly—they can be a hazard as well. The kitchen is now decked out with shiny new GE stainless steel Profile appliances.
Outdated and unattractive linoleum tile was pulled up and replaced with gorgeous hardwood flooring. It's pretty and practical, since it's resilient and cleans well.
A clunky cabinet overpowered a cluttered dining area. It was removed to make way for a built-in wall unit and a new table where the whole family can enjoy a meal together.
An adjoining family room was re-done as well. Mismatched sofas were replaced with coordinating pieces, and where there was once pink carpeting—hardwood floors.
Dark paneling came off the walls in favor of a light neutral paint, making the room look bigger and brighter.
A media cabinet keeps all the electronics in one place, and keeps tangled wiring out of little ones' hands.

Special Thanks:
Home Depot, www.homedepot.com
Expo Design Center, www.expo.com