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Before
AfterFrom Dated to Dreamy: The Martinez Kitchen in Pasadena
A 1970s-era kitchen with closed walls, oak cabinets, and tan formica that no longer fit how the family lived.
Location
Pasadena, CA
Final cost
$92k
Timeline
11 wk
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