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"VIEW MORE PHOTOS  Stacey and Bill LoMedico loved their home and tight-knit community in Santee, California, but not their dated, inefficient, late-1970s kitchen. Parents of two children, Joseph, 12, and Christina, 15, and enthusiastic cooks, the couple craved space to work and entertain in with greater ease. But rather than pull up roots to get it, the LoMedicos decided to stay put and remodel their old galley. They enlisted an architect to help them add a bit more square footage. Then, to save money, Stacey shouldered the rest of the decisions\u2014from layout to materials and colors\u2014herself. For inspiration, she pored over home-design magazines, clipped out her favorite pictures and assembled them into what she calls her &amp;quot;remodel&amp;quot; book. One year later, gleaming white cabinets, dark granite counters and a cherry floor shape a pretty, practical backdrop for many a memorable gathering with family and friends. &amp;quot;Not bad for a beginner,&amp;quot; the creative owner says happily. GOOD SEASONING Give your kitchen extra color and texture by using a pinch or two of these low-cost, high-impact ideas:  Paint the walls a powerful hue, like tomato-red, to stir the appetite, or a sunny yellow, to lift the spirits. White trim will make the color pop. Up the color quotient further by painting the furniture, too. Or sew a window shade or valance from a fabric with a fresh pattern. Enliven existing seats with bright cushions or tie-on covers. Incorporate wicker or metal baskets to store produce, cookbooks and linens. Throw a festive braided, woven or sisal accent rug in front of the sink or under the table. Look for discounted, fun tableware and glasses in your favorite colors to upgrade everyday meals. Decorate with bunches of fresh flowers and bowls of zesty, seasonal fruit.  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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