An Outdated Kitchen Gets a Loving DIY Makeover

Step 3: A Painted Backsplash -- In place of a tile backsplash, I painted the lower portion of the wall in the same high-gloss oil paint I used on the cabinets, which provided a subtle contrast to the flat finish I’d used on the rest of the wall. It was a simple and cost-effective alternative to tile, and it stands up beautifully to splashes and splatters. Photo by Manuel Rodriguez