Before and After: See How Paint Takes This Wood Paneling Nightmare to a DIY Dream

Another major change with huge impact? Krista swapped out the outdated multi-colored flooring for modern gray tile. From a distance, the deep gray tiles almost look like concrete—a perfect fit for the kitchen’s newly modern aesthetic. Bonus: The large-format size makes the space look bigger, too. For finishing touches, Krista installed new farmhouse-inspired hardware, modern lighting, and a generously sized apron-front sink paired with a new gooseneck faucet. “Everything was a setback with an old house, but that’s to be expected,” Krista says. “I’m very happy with the choices we made. It’s very us.”