Kitchen Home Projects

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!

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

A little fabric can conceal a lot.

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

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

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

Light and bright — without adding any windows!

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

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

While the space worked for Ann during her single years, the couple were looking to give the house some practical upgrades that made it better suited for two people.

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.”

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

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

With oodles of farmhouse charm to boot!

"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."

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.

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

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

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

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

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."

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.

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

The talk show host is embarking on a DIY demolition of her whimsical pink kitchen, destroying everything herself with a hammer in hand — and yes, there were even some happy tears shed.

I asked real estate agents about the cabinet pulls that people always notice and that could even help reframe a buyer’s impression of a home.

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

Sometimes, our real-life kitchens are far from Pinterest goals—like when they lack a pantry. While cleverly organized cabinets can maximize tiny-kitchen storage space, sometimes you need even more spots to stash your food. Here, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite small kitchen pantry ideas for you to try the next time you’re looking to do a storage edit in your kitchen. Even if you’re working with a tight budget (and an even tighter space!

Halle Berry renovates her fifth grade teacher's home.

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.

Fit for a family and with a stunning circular window!

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.

Original details and modern finishes collide in this unique space.

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!

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

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

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

These kitchens pack a lot of function into a small space.

Plus, an old Hoosier cabinet gets a new lease on life.

Beachy yet sophisticated!

"Real estate agents cannot tell that this is an IKEA kitchen and refer to it as 'very luxurious'" this homeowner says.

The whole project — trailer included — cost $4,000.

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

All-white everything!

This once-useless kitchen corner now has a new purpose.

Overhauling the layout in this kitchen made it much more user-friendly.

The new kitchen is zero percent dreary.

These kitchen redos prove that you don't have to replace the expensive stuff to make a major difference.

"You can do big things with a small budget!" this homeowner says of her 100% DIYed new kitchen.

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

For a new single mother.

"With a bit of creativity and some resourcefulness, you can revamp a space in a few days with DIY," the owner of this apartment says.

The couple's golden retriever inspired the most unique kitchen feature.

Goodbye, soffits. Hello, custom-looking kitchen for less.

Sometimes a kitchen renovation can be the key to making your today space feel like a forever home.

The entire redo cost $1,000 and took nine weeks to complete.

From open shelving to dented appliances to spray paint, here are clever ways to save money during your kitchen reno.

For Hilary Farr, it's all about functionality.

A new, more functional layout helped, too!

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

Before, it was barely able to fit one person. Now, it can seat plenty of guests.

A layout tweak and a big color change totally transform this kitchen.

Epoxy counters, painted cabinets, and DIY floating shelves make this once-brown kitchen look unrecognizable.

It's not often that a makeover that sacrifices square footage actually makes for a more usable space, but this one pulled it off.

Thanks to the Brownstone Boys!

The result is beautiful, bright, and airy — and has enough space for two people to cook at the same time.

The after features one of this year's trendiest paint colors.

The natural wood shines in its new surroundings.

The space is unrecognizable.

These creative makeovers were seriously inspiring.

The homeowners mixed DIYs (and IKEA cabinets!) with pro work to get the kitchen of their dreams.

Not to mention, a seriously refreshing new paint color.

Real estate agents say you only have to take on one particular project if you want your space to immediately feel bigger.