Also, for backsplashes, there is a new vinyl peel-n-stick tile product that looks great - better to have a slow detail oriented person to install -not a product for the average handyman, takes time and attention to detail to make it even.

Maybe a shiny backsplash but everything else looks good

I understand the need for a permit if you are adding square footage to the house or maybe even adding a bathroom because that way a future buyer has the security of knowing the work was done right but I don’t think, but as a buyer I wouldn’t care if the person selling their house pulled a permit for their backsplash and new cabinets or island as long as it looked good and everything worked as it should.

Back splash $10/ liner ft installed.

I tiled over tile on a kitchen backsplash once and it turned out very good.

Keeping the layout, fix replace cabinets, new counters, backsplash, sink ect. 

It's not necessarily bad in and of itself, but it clashes with the countertop and backsplash -- kind of "mediterranean vs. urban" or something.

Sorry, been a little busy so did not post pics.Here is what we did with the fireplace and structure over the back porch.Also updated the kitchen with new granite counter tops and backsplash, fixed cabinet, new SS sink, faucet and opened up the wall adjoining the dining room to add a breakfast bar.

The only kicker is you have to waterproof the backstop because it is a flat slab, so I do tile backsplash in my rentals, adds value and appeal, and is still cheaper than formica.  

Renovated my whole kitchen for under 5k, including cabinets, granite, tile and backsplash.