The Kitchen Of Your Dreams: Big, Small And Functional

"Changing the paint color in your kitchen is an inexpensive do-it-yourself project. You can repaint cabinets for an instant update, instead of discarding them. To be honest, it's not the easiest task to undertake, but it's well worth your time. Remember two things: Be bold and don't fear color. A snappy hue can make your kitchen bright and beautiful." —Nathan Turner, author of Nathan Turner's American Style: Classic Design and Effortless Entertaining (Abrams)

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