Kitchen Remodel Ideas

Get inspired by these striking DIY and professionally-done kitchen makeovers.

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Before & After: A Drab Rental Kitchen Gets a Luxe Cottagecore Makeover for $300 Projects & Improvements

Proof that a small budget can make a big impact.

Brigitt Earley

Mar 5, 2023

B&A: A Paint-Fueled Redo Gives This Beige Box Apartment Some Much-Needed Charm Projects & Improvements

Visions of Paris inspired this cozy makeover.

Dana McMahan

Feb 27, 2023

B&A: This Home's Coastal Redo Shows How to Decorate on Theme in the Chicest Way Projects & Improvements

The kitchen and home office both incorporate coastal elements in this sophisticated makeover.

Lillian Brown

Feb 24, 2023

B&A: This 202-Square-Foot Studio's Chic Redo Was Inspired by an Unlikely Source Projects & Improvements

Paint and peel-and-stick wallpaper played a major role in this makeover.

Dana McMahan

Feb 13, 2023

B&A: A 1970s Farmhouse's Kitchen and Bedroom Get a Fresh Cozy-Meets-Modern Redo Projects & Improvements

The new look is relaxed and inviting — perfect for the growing family that lives there.

Lillian Brown

Feb 10, 2023

B&A: 3 Budget-Friendly Projects Give This Gray Kitchen Some Much-Needed Pep

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Wait until you see the fridge.

Sarah Everett

Feb 8, 2023

B&A: A Small NYC Kitchen's $3,600 Redo Offers Smart Takeaways for Renters

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Small-space tips and renter-friendly advice incoming!

Sarah Everett

Feb 2, 2023

B&A: A Dated Kitchen and a Dull Living Room Get a Bright-Yet-Inviting New Look Projects & Improvements

Modern updates make the home feel fresh, but special details make it feel totally cozy, too.

Lillian Brown

Jan 31, 2023

6 Kitchens That Will Persuade You to Embrace a Closed Floor Plan Design Ideas

These homes show that it can be worth it to go against the open-at-all-costs trend.

Heather Bien

Jan 27, 2023

B&A: A Cabinet Overhaul Helps This '70s Kitchen Maximize Space and Natural Light

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"This house is a true '70s home with a very '70s kitchen," this designer says. "From the mustard linoleum floors, laminate counter tops, a huge fluorescent troffer light, and last but not least, the 'boob light,' this kitchen was practically screaming for a makeover."

Sarah Everett

Jan 26, 2023

B&A: Boring Cabinets Become a Luxurious Coffee Station in a $2,000 DIY Redo

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This dining room bar feature goes from too-small to totally grand.

Sarah Everett

Jan 21, 2023

Before & After: $45 DIY Shelves Give a Rental Kitchen a Bespoke, Built-in Look Projects & Improvements

This simple project is pretty and practical.

Sarah Lyon

Jan 19, 2023

Before and After: HGTV’s “Down Home Fab” Transforms a Dark Stone Fireplace Into a Statement Piece Projects & Improvements

A total transformation.

Lillian Brown

Jan 17, 2023

B&A: A $1,500 IKEA-Powered Redo Doubles This Rental Kitchen's Storage Space Projects & Improvements

There's a lot more usable counter space now, too.

Geraldine Campbell

Jan 15, 2023

B&A: A $5,000 Redo Gives This Brown Kitchen More Storage, Light, and Charm

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This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

Sarah Everett

Jan 12, 2023

B&A: This Dramatic Kitchen Redo is the Work of Creative, Budget-Savvy Renters

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"As renters sometimes we feel powerless to improve our spaces," this apartment dweller says. She and her husband (and their landlord) came up with some quick fixes for this once-dated kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Jan 9, 2023

Before and After: On HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU,” Drew Barrymore Adds Warmth and Function to a Friend’s Kitchen Projects & Improvements

The kitchen was scarce, lacked function, and had worn-down wooden floors. It was also in need of more storage, counter space, and room to host dinner parties.

Lillian Brown

Jan 3, 2023

B&A: A Small Kitchen Gets an 8-Hour Organizing Makeover for Under $1,000 Organizing

This crucial project was left to a professional organizer.

Shifrah Combiths

Dec 25, 2022

B&A: A Few Smart DIYs Go a Long Way in Brightening up This Dreary 1990s RV Projects & Improvements

The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.

Brigitt Earley

Dec 24, 2022

B&A: Subtle Changes Crank the Charm to 100 in this Teeny Cabin Kitchen

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The previous owners made great small space-friendly decisions, and these two new proud new cabin owners took the project to the finish line.

Sarah Everett

Dec 17, 2022

Before & After: A Brooklyn Renter Revamps Her Outdated, Builder Grade Kitchen Projects & Improvements

What a difference marble makes!

Sarah Lyon

Dec 14, 2022

Before & After: Cindy Crawford Opens Up a Cramped, Outdated Kitchen Projects & Improvements

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU".

Lillian Brown

Dec 13, 2022

B&A: A Falling Apart 1960s Avion Trailer Gets a Groovy Retro-Inspired Redo

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This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

Sarah Everett

Dec 9, 2022

B&A: An All-White Minimalist Redo Makes This Kitchen Feel Cozier Than Ever

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A layout change meant this reno was a big undertaking — but it had an equally big payoff.

Sarah Everett

Dec 6, 2022

Naomi Watts Renovated Her Hamptons Kitchen During the Pandemic Projects & Improvements

A beachy update to her 80s style kitchen.

Megan Johnson

Nov 14, 2022

B&A: A 2000s Kitchen Keeps Its Cabinets in This $2,000 Scandi-Industrial Revamp

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These homeowners kept their kitchen reno budget low by DIYing everything. Their cool concrete counters, for instance, only cost $200. Even more impressive? The redo took 10 days.

Sarah Everett

Nov 10, 2022

B&A: Small Changes Make a Big Impact in This Heavily Used Kitchen Organizing

Not all successful organizing projects require a massive overhaul.

Shifrah Combiths

Nov 10, 2022

B&A: A Small 1940s Kitchen Gets a Smart New Layout and a Fresh Look to Match

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"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."

Sarah Everett

Oct 29, 2022

B&A: This Cozy $3,000 RV Redo Is Packed with Budget-Friendly Small Space Ideas

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A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.

Sarah Everett

Oct 25, 2022

Before & After: Jeanne & Richard’s Danish Modern Kitchen Projects & Improvements

After lighting struck their Texas home, Jeanne and Richard were forced to rebuild their kitchen from the studs. Rather than constructing a carbon copy of what had been lost, they decided to start anew celebrating their love for Danish Modern design and reminiscent of their parents’ open ranch-style homes.Armed with dozens of images for inspiration (including some from AT, which they discovered through their research!

Micki Howl

Oct 17, 2022

HGTV’s “Farmhouse Fixer” Gives a 19th Century Farmhouse a Refresh

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A modern twist on a historic house.

Lillian Brown

Oct 17, 2022

Before and After: A Bizarre Beige Kitchen Makes a Total Change for $1,600

Home Projects

A homeowner with virtually no construction experience redoes her kitchen to suit her tastes.

Nikol Slatinska

Oct 16, 2022

These 5 Makeovers of 1970s Kitchens Are the Best We’ve Ever Seen

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They went from far-out to fantastic.

Kristin Marguerite Doidge

Oct 13, 2022

Before & After: Closet Pantry Makeover Projects & Improvements

Mai’s pantry redo is a treat for the eyes — how many of us can relate to her “before” image? Standard wire shelving, jumbled up goods… essentially a dark hole in the wall that just gets the “keep the door closed” treatment. Come see this simple, refreshing makeover that will inspire you to tackle even the scariest of pantries!

Sarah Dobbins

Oct 13, 2022

B&A: An '80s Kitchen's Overhaul Gives It a Retro-Meets-Scandi Vibe

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This homeowner calls her kitchen reno's style "modern eclectic." Her tile, color, counter, and floor choices work great together.

Sarah Everett

Oct 12, 2022

B&A: Fresh Paint Takes This Kitchen from Cookie-Cutter to Custom in a $500 Redo

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The builder-grade espresso-shade is long gone from this now-cheery and cozy kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Oct 3, 2022

Before and After: An Old Kitchen Learns New Tricks With a Window-Filled Addition

Style

And a Santa Monica meets Sussex vibe with the founder of Sweet Laurel Bakery!

Danielle Blundell

Oct 2, 2022

B&A: A Secondhand Dresser Gets a New Life as a Functional Kitchen Feature

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A dresser in the kitchen?! This DIYer proves it's absolutely a good idea.

Sarah Everett

Sep 27, 2022

Before & After: Cookbook Display Goes Front-Facing Organizing

My kitchen is spacious by city apartment standards, but really lacks in storage. While an inexpensive tower shelf stored my cookbooks just fine, I found that I wasn’t particularly inspired to use them, and the positioning partially blocked doorway. So I decided to break out my favorites and display them with some reverence… by facing them forward. You may have already spied these cookbook shelves in my January Cure party post.

Tara Bellucci

Sep 20, 2022

Before and After: A "Cave-Like" Kitchen and Dining Room Receive a Major Revamp Projects & Improvements

Light and bright — without adding any windows!

Sarah Lyon

Sep 18, 2022

B&A: A "Dark, Small Cave" Kitchen Keeps Its Footprint But Gets a More Open Look

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Some snazzy wallpaper and new paint do a lot to make this kitchen feel bigger and more inviting.

Nikol Slatinska

Sep 5, 2022

B&A: A $3,000 Vintage-Inspired Redo Gives This Tiny LA Kitchen a Big New Look

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This kitchen redo is packed with plenty of small space inspiration.

Sarah Everett

Sep 1, 2022

Before and After: HGTV’s “Farmhouse Fixer” Gives a 1700s Farmhouse Kitchen a Neutral, Modern Makeover Projects & Improvements

The young couple called on farmhouse expert Jonathan Knight to help them bring the home into the 21st century (while maintaining some of its historic charm) in the season 2 premiere of “Farmhouse Fixer.”

Lillian Brown

Aug 25, 2022

B&A: A 1950s Kitchen Gets a $5,000 Redo (But Keeps Its Charming Retro Cabinets)Projects & Improvements

Preserving their kitchen's original cabinets "saved a tremendous amount of time and money," the homeowner says.

Sarah Everett

Aug 24, 2022

B&A: 5 DIY Projects Totaling $2,500 Give a Dark 2010s Kitchen a Fresh New Look

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Here's what to do with that awkward empty space above early- and mid- 2000s kitchen cabinetry.

Sarah Everett

Aug 16, 2022

B&A: Sleek IKEA Cabinetry Modernizes and Maximizes a Brown Kitchen from the '90s

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"Take time to live in your space before making a design plan," this homeowner advises. "Understanding the functionality of your space is vital to making the best design ideas."

Sarah Everett

Aug 6, 2022

8 Ideas to Keep Open Shelving Styled and Organized, According to Renovations

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If you’re looking for ways to keep this area from falling into disarray, these eight ideas from past before and afters are sure to keep your open shelving styled and organized.

Heather Bien

Aug 5, 2022

B&A: A Tiny NYC Kitchen Gets a Timeless, Functional Redo for Under $5,000

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This part-DIY, part-pro reno made the most of a teeny galley kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Aug 2, 2022

B&A: 3 Peel-and-Stick Projects Transform a Rental Kitchen for Just $200

A little contact paper goes a long way in this teeny kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Jul 26, 2022

HGTV’s “No Demo Reno” Takes a Kitchen and Den Out of the 90s

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In the latest episode of the HGTV series, Jenn gave their home (including the kitchen and living room) some functional and modern upgrades.

Lillian Brown

Jul 25, 2022

This Family Built a Secret Kitchen Slide Under the Counter

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Any chance they could fit a swing set and monkey bars in there too?

Inigo Del Castillo

Jul 24, 2022

B&A: A Bold, Retro-Inspired Paint Color Reinvigorates an Off-White Kitchen

This homeowner's best color advice? "Test out many paint colors, but don't be afraid to just go for it, even if it's something you've never seen before and seems like a bold choice."

Sarah Everett

Jul 21, 2022

Before and After: HGTV’s “No Demo Reno” Gives an Outdated Home Some Bright, Neutral Upgrades

In the most recent episode of “No Demo Reno,” the couple enlisted Jenn Todryk to help them give their house a few clean and simple upgrades.

Lillian Brown

Jul 19, 2022

B&A: A $500 Peel-and-Stick Makeover Totally Transforms a "Dark & Dingy" Kitchen

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A brownish gray kitchen becomes a fun, retro-looking cook space — no demo required.

Sarah Everett

Jul 12, 2022

B&A: The "IKEA Fairy" Transforms a Lackluster Kitchen into a Timeless Cook Space

When it comes to completing a budget kitchen reno that's also stylish, it's hard to beat IKEA.

Megan Baker

Jun 27, 2022

B&A: A $4,000 Vintage-Style Kitchen Redo Has Tons of Budget-Friendly DIY Ideas

This kitchen transformation shows how to revamp dated surfaces without breaking the bank.

Sarah Everett

Jun 9, 2022

Before and After: Halle Berry Gives a 1920s Home a Needed Update

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Halle Berry renovates her fifth grade teacher's home.

Lillian Brown

Jun 7, 2022

Before & After: A 1960s Kitchen Gets A Fresh Look

Renovating a kitchen is a delicate balance: You want to make an of-the-moment cooking space, but you also want to honor the house’s original architecture and era.

Laura Fenton

Jun 6, 2022

B&A: An Early 2000s Kitchen Gets a Contemporary New Look for $1,000

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Painting the cabinets made them unrecognizable from their orange-ish wood stain before and had a big impact on the whole kitchen.

Sarah Everett

Jun 5, 2022

Before and After: A Small, Dirty Kitchen Gets a Scandi Minimalist Glow Up

Fit for a family and with a stunning circular window!

Danielle Blundell

Jun 4, 2022

Before and After: HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine” Updates a Tudor Home

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In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Renovation Goldmine,” the Piercys helped modernize the Oak Park, Illinois home and make it more functional for a busy family of five.

Lillian Brown

Jun 1, 2022

B&A: A 2001 Kitchen Gets a Modern Redo Without Scrapping the Cabinets

Take it from this homeowner: In a kitchen redo, one of the most important steps in painting your cabinets is the prep work so they're nice and smooth. Also important? Splurging on high-quality finishes here and there.

Sarah Everett

May 29, 2022

B&A: Painting the Cabinets in This Kitchen Made Everything Look New Again

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There are three great cabinet painting tips in this redo by Drew Scott of Lone Fox Home.

Sarah Everett

May 25, 2022

Before & After: A Designer Built a Stylish Kitchen in a Former YMCA

Original details and modern finishes collide in this unique space.

Danielle Blundell

May 21, 2022

B&A: This Cheerful Retro Kitchen Redo is Full of Small Space Upgrades to Steal

Whether you use them all, or just pick one idea to bring to your own space, this makeover is packed with inspo. And by the way: The new floor and wall treatments are renter-friendly!

Sarah Everett

May 17, 2022

B&A: Flipping the Layout of This '90s Kitchen Made It Way More Spacious

The kitchen feels much more modern and open now, thanks to losing a wall and adding in a bolder new cabinet color.

Sarah Everett

May 12, 2022

B&A: A Tiny 1945 Galley Kitchen Gets a Luxe-Looking, Space-Maximizing Redo

Discounted secondhand cabinets came to the rescue in this stylish kitchen makeover.

Sarah Everett

May 9, 2022

B&A: A Cluttered Corner Becomes a Cute and Functional Kitchenette for Just $580

A mother-daughter duo completed this budget-savvy redo together.