Kitchen Remodel Ideas

Best yet, the upgrades only cost $1,000.

No demo needed!

It went from totally ‘80s and dated to historic, charming, and cool.

These renters squeezed a super practical (and beautiful!) kitchenette into just 40 square feet

From wood cabinets to (way chicer) wood cabinets.

The matching seating, wallpaper, and curtains are patterned perfection.

So long, stained shower.

The whole transformation cost just $250.

Black cabinets are still neutral — but seriously high-impact.

If you're a maximalist who rents, grab a pencil (and scissors and peel-and stick)!

Now, it’s warm and functional for a family.

“I hope this project is a great demonstration of what can be achieved with paint and pattern,” the homeowner says.

“There were decades' worth of stains in the carpet,” the DIYer says.

The landlord actually reimbursed the renters for the new hardware they picked — it looked THAT good.

The homeowners were specifically looking for something dated that they could redo, and the “before” totally fits the bill.

This kitchen went from brown, white, and dated to brown, white, and totally modern.

The “after” feels fresh and lively.

The after is industrial, but not too industrial.

“I wanted something with personality — something brave and welcoming,” the homeowner says.

All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.

The footprint stayed the same, but the “after” looks so luxe.

Plus, a can’t-miss step if you want your tiles to last.

The fresh color palette is inspired by nature.

“Facebook was 100% instrumental in this project,” this DIYer says of her ultra-budget-savvy project.

Consider this one way to interpret expensive wallpaper. The after is unrecognizable.

Update your kitchen cabinets without spending a fortune — or losing your security deposit.

This renter made big use of her small square footage.

“It feels like one big room now,” this homeowner says. Before, the 1977 kitchen felt cramped.

The after is pure sunshine.

And it looks amazing.

Before, the fruit tiles, tan color scheme, and melamine cabinets were straight out of 1985.

Now, the DIYer says the kitchen “feels like walking into a giant hug.”

With a stylish solution for the existing wood cabinets!

This homeowner’s vision for her kitchen? “A classic farmhouse oasis.”

Plus, this first-time cabinet painter has some great DIY tips for getting the job done.

The homeowners kept costs down for this full renovation by using some clever workarounds.

Because the DIYers already owned the plywood and the base of the bench, the project was basically free.

The new modern farmhouse-style kitchen is filled with natural wood touches.

Budget-savvy DIYs ahead!

This tiny A-frame kitchen’s redo is timeless and small-space efficient.

My kitchen cabinets desperately needed a new look, so I put three reversible transformations to the test.

You’ve heard of mid-century modern, but have you heard of modern-meets-mid-century? This kitchen redo is inspired by the ’60s but fit and functional for the 2020s.

“I always really wanted to add open shelving, but didn’t think it was possible because we were renting,” this DIYer says. Using about $200 worth of materials, she proved herself wrong.

When these owners purchased their caravan, it was in much worse shape than they first thought. A complete overhaul brought it back to life.

The color combo makes this kitchen feel extra inviting.

“Since this was my first place I owned, I wanted to make the entire space feel like me,” this condo dweller says.

The new kitchen feels a lot more inviting.

“The budget for this kitchen refresh was really to spend as little as possible,” this DIYer says.

This kitchen is seriously unrecognizable but still fits in with the rest of the home.

“I plan to stay in this place for some time, so the effort put in is worth it,” this renter says. His (totally removable!) updates cost $600.

The new cook space isn't just beautiful — its reimagined layout makes it more functional, too.

"Never underestimate the power of paint!" this homeowner says of her paint projects — including her countertops which look unrecognizable after a $125 project.

This renovation doubled the kitchen size and made the main bathroom feel way bigger, too.

The makeover mixes high and low to create a unique space that doesn't break the bank, the homeowner says.

Perfect for rentals and ideal for those who can’t commit fully to a kitchen reno.

The extensive renovation project made this kitchen, last touched in the 1990s, more functional for a family.

The wishlist for this redo included more storage, better lighting, a larger sink, better ventilation, and a new backsplash.

DIYing as much as possible helped keep costs low, and allowed for splurges on bigger ticket items like appliances.