The Lifestyle Reader

The Lifestyle Reader

7.3.2026

Kitchen Renovation

3 articles

A beautifully renovated modern farmhouse kitchen featuring unique, budget-friendly thrift store finds and elegant decor, all completed for under $1500.
The Edit

Budget Design Transforms Old Kitchens with Thrift Store Finds

A dated 1980s kitchen, once a sea of laminate and beige, now gleams with modern farmhouse charm—all for under $1,500.

David Jones·June 15, 2026
Close-up of a kitchen backsplash with peel-and-stick tiles showing signs of moisture damage, including peeling and warping.
Mind & Body

Peel-and-stick kitchen tiles face moisture damage, adhesive breakdown

Imagine: a kitchen backsplash transformed in a mere 30 minutes with peel-and-stick tiles, a promise whispered by Mineraltiles .

Javier Rodriguez·June 1, 2026
A beautifully renovated small kitchen with budget-friendly DIY upgrades, demonstrating a stylish and affordable transformation for under $5,000.
The Edit

Discover budget-friendly DIY kitchen renovation ideas now

Taylor Greeley transformed her entire 84-square-foot kitchen for an astonishing $4,385, according to Realtor .

David Jones·May 24, 2026