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1. Faux paint panels (figure B) to match the cabinet doors.

2. Remove the refrigerator doors and follow the directions provided with the kit to attach the faux painted panels.

3. Attach the kit frames.

4. Reattach the refrigerator doors.

5. Do the same with the dishwasher.

1. Remove the knobs.

2. Distress the exterior surface of the desk by sanding off the finish and beating it with a piece a old chain.

3. Add corbels (figure C) to the backside of the desk where the limestone top will have a larger overhang.

4. Give the entire piece a hand-rubbed, worn-look finish by brushing on a darker stain and rubbing it in with a rag. Add more in some places to give the desk a varied finish.

5. Let dry.

1. Bring in the countertop and lay it on desktop.

2. Center the top over entire piece including the area of overhang where corbels were added (figure D).

3. Use silicone to secure the limestone to the desktop.

4. Wipe the top and apply a sealer with a clean lint-free rag.

The total cost for materials for this 48-hour makeover came to approximately $9,000, but the homeowners saved close to $3,000 by doing it themselves!

RESOURCES :

Paint (Sherwin-Williams)
Brand name: Sherwin-Williams
Where available: See Sherwin-Williams information, below
The Sherwin-Williams Company
Website: www.sherwin-williams.com

Wood & Polymer Carvings (Outwater)
Brand name: Wood & Polymer Carvings by Outwater
Model #: 750 stocked styles to choose from
Where available: See Architectural Products by Outwater information, below
Architectural Products by Outwater
Website: www.outwatercatalogs.com

Jet-Melt Adhesive and Polygun Applicator (3M)
Brand name: 3M
Model #: 3764
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: Visit the 3M website at www.3m.com/adhesives
3M Product Information Center
Website: www.3m.com

Limestone Counters
Brand name: Jereuslem
Color: Antique gold hone
Where available: See contact information for the manufacturer/distributor and fabricator, below
Manufacturer or Distributor: Stone Design, Inc.
Website: www.stone-design.com
Fabricator: Northwestern Marble & Granite Co.
Website: www.northwesternmarble.com

Porcelain Tile (Antico Fresco)
Brand name: Antico Fresco (3x3 with quarter round)
Model #: AV52
Color: Florentine gold
Where available: See Crossville Porcelain Stone information, below
Crossville Porcelain Stone
Website: www.crossvilleinc.com

Custom-Design Frame and Panel Set for Appliances (Frigo Design)
Brand name: Frigo Design
Color: More than 200 colors, stainless, real wood and chalkboard
Where available: See Frigo Design information, below
Frigo Design
Website: www.frigodesign.com

Cabinet Basket (Kraftmaid Cabinetry)
Brand name: Krafmaid Cabinetry (Base open basket cabinet)
Color: Natural wicker
Where available: See Kraftmaid information, below
Kraftmaid Cabinetry
Website: www.kraftmaid.com

Vinyl Plantation Shutters (The Riverwood Co.)
Brand name: Vinylbilt
Size: Custom sizes
Color: Ivory, white and almond
Where available: See Riverwood Co. information, below
The Riverwood Co.
Website: www.riverwoodshutters.com

30" Professional Range (DCS)
Brand name: DCS
Model #: R6SC 305
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: See DCS information, below
DCS Appliances
Website: www.dcsappliances.com

Over-the-Range Microwave Oven (Sharp Electronics)
Brand name: Sharp
Model #: R-1514
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: See Sharp Electronics information, below
Sharp Electronics Corp.
Website: www.sharpusa.com

Black Iron Chandelier (Bellacor)
Model #: 21578
Color: Stainless steel
Where available: See Bellacor information, below
Bellacor
Website: www.bellacor.com

GUESTS :

Jane Elias
Decorative Artist
Jane Elias Studios
Website: www.simplyjanestudio.com

Tony Hill and Nate Pfeifer
Installers
Northwestern Marble & Granite Co.
7705 Bush Lake Rd.
Suite A
Edina, MN 55439
Phone: 952-941-8601