Help......cottage kitchen redo on a slim budget.......

ideas.....

-paint oak cabinets, green on lower cabinets, off white on upper

-add molding to tops and and bottoms of cabinets to add character
-new counters, laminate off white, or butcherblock

-replace old broken desk with 36" base drawer cabinet for pots and pans (which will provide 36" more counter space!)

-backsplash, tin or beadboard

-beadboard walls 2/3 high

-have dishwasher painted off white
I would love to have a farm house sink, but it is not a need so I won't be splurging on that. Instead I will add molding on drawer fronts for added cottage interest.

My cabinets have been here for 26 years and have withstood 4 children. They have been very worn looking the past few years. Hubby and I have been talking about painting them for at least that long. We decided today that we would like to do this before Bekah's graduation in May. He-he! Why do we do this to ourselves! I think we work better under pressure!

Anyway what do you think about my inspration photos for a start?.........I'm sure I'll add more as we keep gathering our ideas and making the decsions on the backsplash and counters. (I'm not a granite girl, I would love marble but it is not in my budget.) I have had off white laminate for years and have loved it. I want to stay neutral on things like counters and appliances.)

So, ladies bring on your thoughts ideas and inspiration...I welcome all the help I can get. Anyone see the faux tin backsplash at Lowes? I would either leave it shiny tin or am leaning towards off white paint.

Blessings~

Leigh Ann