Kitchen Home Projects

Let these nine New York City kitchens inspire you.

The facelift brought the space into the 21st century but honored the homeowner's love of vintage.

It’s unrecognizable!

The "after" is totally unlike the all-white before.

The renter calls it a "mini renovation."

They range from budget-savvy refreshes to total transformations — and all are stunning.

The quirkier the better, according to the homeowners.

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

The transformation brings the outdoors in.

The homeowners were intent on increasing storage in the kitchen.

There are so many clever small-space solutions.

The backsplash hack is so clever!

The goal was to make the kitchen a “happier place to cook.”

It’s avoidable!

The “after” has mid-century modern touches.

The kitchen becomes far more functional.

“It’s like a permanent rainbow,” the homeowner says of the after — especially the tile backsplash.

There's no better place for small space inspiration than on a houseboat.

“I am a lover of color. I detest bland spaces,” this apartment dweller says. “The brighter the better. Color lifts my mood.”

“If you feel like a color change needs to be done, don’t be afraid!” this DIYer says.

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

They even fit an entire laundry room into the kitchen!

Smart cabinet and countertop changes really open up the space.

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

Good news: It’s an easy fix!

The bespoke accents add so much function to the colorful space.

The original floor was "very 2000s," the renter says.

The homeowner's design vision was "a mix of vintage and modern."

You’d never know!

And it looks so great!

These just might be the boldest appliances ever.

Sage green is so timeless.

You've got to see it.

The couple did the entire transformation themselves.

A little expertise goes a long way.

"When it comes to making changes in my home, my number-one go-to is paint," this DIYer says.

You’ll never see the color combo coming.

“The whole space just needed some color and TLC!”

And the peel-and-stick countertops look so good.

Whoa — I'm trying this!

You've definitely complained about this feature before.

The project total came to about $950. Not bad for a completely stylish new kitchen!

The goal was to create a space that was “bright on a budget.”

The kitchen makeover is a mix of DIY and professional work.

See how the designer managed to squeeze a kitchen island into the existing footprint.

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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.

This multipurpose piece has major hack potential!

Plus, it features the perfect paint color to blend old and new.

Plus, read all the ways I kept my kitchen remodel costs low.

The fresh color palette is inspired by nature.

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

Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.

This might be an easy DIY fix.

There are countless shades of pink.

“I love the green and pink color palette,” the homeowner says on Instagram. “In fact, I’d it picked out loooong before we ever got the keys to this house.”

It's perfect for maximalists!

“I love that it feels old, charming, and lived-in — even though it isn’t that old,” the DIYer says.

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

The pink kitchen cabinets are stunning — and it took over 10 paint colors to land on just the right shade.

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 beautiful exposed brick stays!

The couple completed every part of the renovation themselves.

The homeowner was looking to optimize every corner of the kitchen.

The after is pure sunshine.

The changes were small, but the difference is huge!

Hello, zebra wallpaper! Plus, orange and pink walls.

The custom wallpaper is the cherry on top.

With an orange painted fridge!

I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”

The floors are a must-see!