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Display Name: amyckim
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Oh, and while the granite and tile were definitely splurges we chose one of the most affordable Ann Sacks tiles. Granite was one of the cheapest colors (they vary widely) at Second & Surplus, a discount warehouse.


Before & After: Amy's Kitchen Renovation on a Budget
5/12/11 5:42 PM

The wine fridge is by Wine Enthusiast. I have seen similar ones at Home Depot. As for the "professional" cleaning, it was ME on my hands and knees with Clorox gel and a stiff brush! In hindsight I should have paid for the Grout Doctor to come and do it, but it did save money. I also sealed the grout after I cleaned it. Another place we saved money was by buying pendants, fans, window treatments and hardware from Home Depot


Before & After: Amy's Kitchen Renovation on a Budget
5/12/11 5:36 PM

We have this daybed with pop-up trundle from Ballard Designs. It's perfect for converting our office to a parent-friendly guestroom. You can't really push the beds together because of the frame, but at least they get to sleep at the same level.
http://www.ballarddesigns.com/afton-daybed-with-trundle/furniture/beds-daybeds/10309


Flexible Bedroom Staple: Daybeds
3/21/11 9:51 PM

Interesting ideas about reorienting the painting. I like the idea of hanging it off-center with two smaller pieces in similar frames. I think the brass works well because of the mustard accents.


Before & After: Bethany's Big Impact Bedroom
3/21/11 9:39 PM

Just answering the questions on paint colors. Trim is Sherwin Williams' Snowbound and walls are Sherwin Williams' Netsuke. Thanks for all the compliments!


Before & After: Fireplace Facelift
2/4/11 12:23 PM