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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Kitchen Island

After a fresh coat of paint, Donovan slipcovered the island with a white Corian top and two ends. "It's more of a focal point now that the corners are defined," he says. He picked Corian because it's instantly calming – the material is cool to the touch.
Kitchen Island

After a fresh coat of paint, Donovan slipcovered the island with a white Corian top and two ends. "It's more of a focal point now that the corners are defined," he says. He picked Corian because it's instantly calming – the material is cool to the touch.