Allison Skiff transforms her kitchen with a sliding library ladder during an $11,000 renovation. Previously updated in 2016, much of the kitchen's design was still trapped in 1988. She painted the cabinets with a warmer color to fit her vintage-inspired vision, opting for a $500 DIY approach instead of spending over $20,000 on new cabinets. Family members assisted in the project, highlighting both the practicality and beauty of the ladder in reaching high spots easily. Overall, the renovation emphasizes a personal touch combined with effective design.
"My Dad, Rod Skiff, helped me install the 1'x4' wood on top of the soffit for my rolling library ladder, as well as the rails for the ladder," Allison explains.
"New cabinets for this kitchen would have cost well over $20,000. The paint I purchased was $500, and I bought an extra gallon I didn't even open."
"While my dad and I worked on the library ladder, my mom, Janet Skiff, primed and painted the kitchen island, which was a huge time-saver help."
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