I recently watched my friend* work some serious magic on her rental kitchen, and I just had to know her secret. The before picture (below) highlights all that is wrong with the space: dingy yellow counters and cheap, wood cabinets.
The after picture (below) shows what appears to be an entirely new kitchen! Her secret? Contact paper, a couple coats of white paint and plenty of elbow grease!
Tips to Update a Kitchen:
When painting over dark wood, make sure to use a high-quality primer. Even though you may be tempted to skip this step, since you are painting with white anyway, a primer will ensure the best coverage possible.Before sticking your contact paper to your counters, make sure they are clean and dry. Lay out your contact paper like a puzzle piece, cutting each piece to fit around corners and curves, before removing the sticky backing.
-You may decide to put a coat of waterproof sealant, or a layer of laminate over your contact paper, if it is not waterproof.If your counters have a lip, use push pins to secure the underside of where the contact paper meets the counter (see picture below).
*Idea and elbow grease courtesy of Lauren Olaksen! Amazing job Lauren...thanks for letting me feature your hard work!
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