Kitchen Home Projects

This 1921 cottage had a tiny, 75-square-foot kitchen that needed a little TLC. After finding a charming cast iron sink, Alison O’Reilly knew exactly what to DIY — a beautiful sink combination with her antique Hoosier cabinet.

Now, it feels brighter and bigger (even though it's still the same size).

Here's proof that paint can change the whole vibe of a kitchen.

This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.

After four months and $15,000, this kitchen looks like a work of art.

The new terracotta-and-blue color scheme is like instant sunshine.

Working with her landlord’s permission, she made five simple swaps that changed everything about her kitchen.

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

This DIYer was inspired by fond memories of the passed-down camper from when she was a child.

The new finishes make it look bigger, even though it stayed the same size.

This kitchen may be mostly white, but it's still packed with personality.

You'll want to paint your cabinets when you see this makeover.

The ambitious project took two and a half months to complete.

"I knew I wanted to give it a comfortable and practical look: modern-meets-retro," this renter says of her fun revamped kitchen.

The "after" is completely unrecognizable, in the best way possible.

Despite knocking down a wall that changes everything about the space, this kitchen reno preserves its existing paneling and windows.

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

See how one DIYer achieved this budget-friendly, rental-friendly, landlord-approved new look.

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

DIYer Amanda Oleri and carpenter Jason Staebler wanted to add unique charm to their 1980s kitchen, while including a fun spice-storage solution. The couple’s DIY spice cabinet went viral for the smart storage solution.

The bold paint color makes the kitchen look super sophisticated.

This retro kitchen redo keeps the cabinets but switches the color scheme.

Learn from other homeowners’ mistakes.

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.

The bones of this kitchen were in great shape, but the color scheme needed a lift.

With Kelly Wearstler sconces and gorgeous tile!

This kitchen went from dull to dreamy in only three months.

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

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

Another highlight: Countertops that look like marble, but cost way less.

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

These homeowners found a way to make dated elements of their kitchen look new again — no demo necessary.

Best part? The changes are renter-friendly, too.

Nope, we didn’t drop a zero on that total cost. Budget-friendly DIYs were the key to this dramatic transformation.

If you didn't believe in the transformative power of paint, this project will convince you.

The biggest piece of the project cost just $160.

This sophisticated redo was completed in phases over two years.

Semi-custom IKEA cabinets and DIY countertops are two of the smart choices this homeowner made in his kitchen renovation.

A stick-on backsplash, contact paper countertops, and a portable dishwasher make the space way more functional before a major renovation.

The project came to life little by little over the course of six months.

With colorful interior cabinets, fun tile flooring, and new appliances, it feels like a whole new kitchen.

This kitchen transformation proves that small changes can make a big difference.

This 1956 house got the fresh mid-century-inspired look it deserves.

The after perfectly blends style and function.

The "after" feels like a breath of fresh air.

It's amazing what a few basic swaps can do.

The after is industrial, but not too industrial.

This interior designer got to be her own client for a change.