Easy Upgrade

My 1970's kitchen has been on our list for an upgrade since we bought the house in 2000.  However,  the electrical wiring, plumbing, rotted wood, and structural beams took precedence. (pretty much the stuff you cannot see!)  Oh, Yes - we remodeled our bathrooms - thankfully!!!

We agreed that the kitchen renovation will be major - so we have tried not to spend any money on the kitchen since we will rip it all out, anyway.

However, the other day, I decided something HAD to be done around my stove.

My daughter painted this for me five years ago when she was 9.....

It is a whale's tale in the ocean at sunset, in case you are wondering.  Last week, she told me she wanted it taken down.

I decided that if I spent a little money on the area over the stove, then I would probably cook a whole lot more.  I debated painting something or maybe tiling a piece of plywood and hanging it over the stove.  But, then I decided to go with "easy."    I found a piece of stainless steel specifically meant to be a backsplash over the range area- found it at Lowes.  I have been living under a rock and did not know they made such a thing. Broan is the maker of this one.

The kids helped me install it before Dad got home.  (Does anyone else try to complete projects while the husband is out, or am I wierd?)

The old wallpaper from decades ago was exposed once I removed the wooden trim.

So I found some almost-the-same-color paint.  (nothing is ever easy!)

Voilla!!!

Love it !

Much cleaner looking and will help until we get started on our dream kitchen....

Southern Accents

Southern Accents

Southern Accents

Mary Engelbreit

Oh, by the way THANK YOU to everyone who gave me hints about my den - I certainly appreciate it!  I'll let you see the results before long.  Have a great day!

(please join Metamorphosis Monday and The DIY Showoff  and Tools are For Women Too and Show and Tell and Transformation Thursday for other transformations!)