Those black tiles probably were on sale. Still, this kitchen is a hell of an improvement on the tenement-house kitchen grandma had, and it was executed with Alex's own two hands to boot! Well done.

I should note, however, that the four-burner camp stove would never pass code. Open flame right next to the wood of the apartment's frame, and wooden blinds? That's a severe fire hazard, Alex. You need tile on the wall next to the stove, and keep those blinds away.