We remodeled our own personal kitchen on a below-average budget ($119/sqft) using IKEA cabinets and Walnut Studiolo leather drawer pulls and handles. During the process, we learned that a few big design compromises kept us on budget and schedule, while freeing us up to splurge on a few important design details (that are now our favorite features!). We also share a few tips we learned to make DIY kitchen planning easier. All in all, we managed to come in under budget and on schedule thanks to careful planning and a willingness to compromise. Here's how:

Announcing a new design from Walnut! The Lovejoy leather cabinet handle performs a magic trick in industrial design. Its elegant, slim profile disappears into modern, Euro-style cabinetry for a beautifully integrated look and a strong, two-point connection.