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The layout was entirely overhauled.

The “after” has several design nods to the original.

“I cannot believe how we were prepping meals before the renovation,” the homeowner says.

Goodbye, brown cabinets.

The 1956 house is a family heirloom.

Goodbye to the beige color palette and built-in desk.

It’s the prettiest “cement box” I’ve ever seen.

There's major design power in a can of paint.

Before, the kitchen was closed-off with shutter-style doors.

As with most DIY projects, there were surprises along the way.

Read more about the gut reno process.

I wanted to stay true to my personal design style outside, too.

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

The picture frame molding is everything.

The cabinets had been pristinely maintained by the previous owners but were still looking pretty dated.

The homeowners were intent on increasing storage in the kitchen.

The new paint looks nice at any time of day.

The 96-square-foot kitchen kept the same layout but got a major upgrade.

The DIY artwork saved the homeowner a ton of money.

The after is completely sun-drenched. There's so much natural light!

When interior designer Sophia Boccard’s (@35agave) uncle passed away in 2015, his house, which is located in Mazatlán, Mexico, sat empty for a few years. That is, until she and her husband, Socrates Figueroa, owners of 35 Agave Co., bought it and set out to reimagine the home — including the kitchen. But first, they renamed the house (like they do with all of their properties) to Casa Justinanio in honor of her uncle.

See how a lime wash accent wall and new light fixtures, plus new furniture and styling, take a bedroom from so-so to so thoughtful.

Before, this homeowner never wanted to work in this office. Now, it’s one of her favorite places to start the day.