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als in the “Make the kitchen island more special—you can mix materi kitchen for a great contrast. I love quartz for an island countertop. —ROBIN CHELL It’s natural, but more durable than marble and it really pops.”
“The most transformative material for flooring is Milestone. It looks like concrete, but it has resin mixed in that makes it more resilient and resistant to cracking. You can install it over existing flooring so you don’t have to rip things out and throw them in the landfill.” —ROBIN CHELL Milestone architectural finishing system by the Rudd Company, from $2 per square foot through Evergreen Building Products, multiple locations, evergreenbp.com. See 50 more high-impact products and tips at Graymag.net/ transformation
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“Add sculptural greenery at the front door, like a tall cypress bush on either side. I love them in a black ceramic pot in a matte finish.” —Victoria McKenney
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Almost any surface in your home can be transformed with paint—and what a difference it makes. For maximum impact, try painting kitchen or bathroom cabinets, wood floors that are un-salvageable, and the house exterior, including the front door.
From top: Compass and Lario, by Devine Color, $60 per gallon, devinecolor.com. Requisite Gray by Sherwin-Williams, from $37 per gallon, sherwinwilliams.com. Breath of Fresh Air front door paint, from $37 a gallon, benjaminmoore.com.