Before & After Makeover: A Dark, Dated Kitchen Goes Light and Bright

By painting the existing cabinetry, replacing the countertop, and swapping the ceiling fan for pendant lights, designer T. Keller Donovan transformed his Florida kitchen on a tight budget. Here, he shares his time and money-saving tips for getting a dream kitchen — without having to demolish the whole room.

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Stainless-Steel Sink

This sleek Franke Kubus sink not only matches the appliances, it's well-designed and functional, too. "You can drain dishes on the grid or wash lettuce and it's not sitting in a puddle of water. The coriander slots right into the sink. The 20-inch faucet has a pull-down spout and only requires one hole, which looks cleaner," he says.
Stainless-Steel Sink

This sleek Franke Kubus sink not only matches the appliances, it's well-designed and functional, too. "You can drain dishes on the grid or wash lettuce and it's not sitting in a puddle of water. The coriander slots right into the sink. The 20-inch faucet has a pull-down spout and only requires one hole, which looks cleaner," he says.