BRIDGEFORD ('

The Bridgeford

faucet completes a

traditionally styled

New coatings
can transform
cabinets and
counters,

kitchen without

sacrificing 21st

century performance.

T

he kitchen has always been the
heart of the home — a place
where the family socializes
and entertains friends. Its no wonder a
kitchen remodel occupies first place on
many homeowners' wish lists.
Unfortunately, ifs also one of the
most expensive and time-consuming
home improvement projects a family
will undertake, ranging from $17,000 to
$20,000 for a basic kitchen remodel.
Since the kitchen occupies a highly
visible space in the home, it's under-
standable that families want it to reflect
their style and personality.
Fortunately, now there's an affordable
alternative. For less than $500, home-
owners can update their old, outdated
cabinets and countertops and make them
look brand new, thanks to breakthrough
coating technologies.
Here's how can get your own kitchen
transformation on a budget:
• Select a color scheme:
Dark accent walls with neutral colors
are all the trend right now, but choose a
color palette that expresses your style.
• Start with the cabinets:
They are the focal point and set the
look and feel of the room. Instead of
replacing or refacing, its easy to trans-
form worn, outdated cabinets with Rust-
Oleum Cabinet Transformations.
The refinishing system provides all the
tools you need to give cabinets a fresh,
new look for less than $150 — without
the stripping, sanding or priming associ-
ated with cabinet painting. It works on
all types of cabinets — wood, melamine,
laminate and more.
• Rethink your current countertop:
You don't have to replace your
countertop to get a sleek new look.
With new Rust-Oleum Countertop
Transformations, you can transform
worn or damaged laminate countertops
at a fraction of the cost of replacement.
Available in a convenient kit for $250,
the innovative coating system comes
with all the tools needed to transform
outdated countertops to mirror the look
of natural stone, such as granite. The
coating was put through extensive test-
ing to ensure it could stand up against
daily wear and tear. It's available in five
different colors and is easy to use. The
entire project can be completed in less
than a weekend.
For more on alternatives to the tradi-
tional kitchen remodel, visit www.
rustoleumtransformations.com . ❑

ARA Content

Old-world detailing

is perfected on the

Bridgeford kitchen

faucet bringing

modern functionality

to a Victorian-styled

kitchen. The faucet

is available in oil

rubbed bronze,

brushed nickel and

Starlight* chrome.

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