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If there’s one thing we’ve learned from veteran renovators, it’s that less is almost always more. Even small adjustments can make a big improvement. For instance, consider the backsplash, a critical (but surprisingly expensive) part of any kitchen remodel. It’s also a small way to save a lot of cash. What’s the difference between a low-cost kitchen job and a super-expensive one? Ten inches, give or take.
While the standard height is usually in the 15- to 20-inch range, if you’re on a budget, the magic number is 6. When designer Jaclyn Peters was reimagining avid baker Ashley Illchuck’s space, she had good reason to scale down: Illchuck wanted to splurge on soapstone counters. The soft, stain-resistant material is roughly $150 per square foot, so to continue it up the walls would have cost nearly $3,000—not including install. Instead, Peters only continued the backsplash up the wall for 6 inches (or whatever it was)—a small change that made a big impact, and not just on her budget. Here, three more reasons kitchen renovators swear by this work-around.
It Can Brighten Up a Sterile Space
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| PHOTOGRAPHY BY JULIA WANNER; DESIGN BY THE CHRIS AND CLAUDE CO. |
You Can Put Offcuts to Work
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| PHOTOGRAPHY BY AMANDA KIRKPATRICK; DESIGN BY HENDRICKS CHURCHILL |
Add Texture to the Walls
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| PHOTOGRAPHY BY INGREDIENTS LDN HOMEWARES |
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