Sensible Ideas for a Great New Kitchen

This is a great article about how to update your kitchen inexpensively. Paint, some elbow grease, and creativity can go a long way ... and save you a boatload of money.  Also note the ideas from friend Kathy Wilson of www.The Budget Decorator.com fame - a broken tile mosaic backsplash and a faux leather floor made from kraft paper bags - both ideas we've discussed here before.  For Kathy's how-tos on doing the floor, read here.  Read this article from HGTV.com for some wonderful ideas to modernize your kitchen on a very small budget.