Canshe and her husband Sydplease show up on our doorstep and surprise us with a dream kitchen makeover?

She acknowledges while it’s beautiful, cabinets can be super expensive.

Shea also says going with semi-homemade cabinets is a good way to work within a budget.

Shea and Syd McGee

The next place to save?

According to Shea, tile isn’t worth a splurge.

“Go with a simple, affordable backsplash,” the home designer recommends.

Kitchen makeover by Studio McGee

And then, direct your dollars toward what she calls “the jewelry of the kitchen.”

Shea is referring to “really great faucets, and hardware, and lighting.”

she tells her fans.

But stick with one silver, for example, and mix it with a bronze.

We will follow whatever advice you are kind enough to share!