Kitchen Home Projects

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

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.

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

Beachy yet sophisticated!

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

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

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.

The bold paint color makes the kitchen look super sophisticated.

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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

Goodbye, blue laminate countertops from the '80s.

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

With Kelly Wearstler sconces and gorgeous tile!

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.

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

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.

Beautiful blue accents tie the whole space together.

The ultimate escape right at home.

Changing up just one element made a huge difference in the feel of the space as a whole.

The reno makes everything look bigger and brighter, but still has mid-century charm fitting of a mid-century house.

Real estate expert Lauren Risley calls it “The Anchor Problem” when a client is stuck emotionally in a home that is no longer serving their needs.

The biggest piece of the project cost just $160.

The new space has enough room for two islands. Yes, two!

The kitchen moved rooms entirely, and also checked off each of the homeowners' specific requirements.

With IKEA cabinets, Semihandmade fronts, and a $100 "marble" backsplash hack.

No, there's not a zero missing in that number.

This paint-filled makeover has one of the coolest fridge transformations ever.

After years of neglect, one couple gave this 1958 trailer the TLC it needed.

With IKEA cabinetry, terrazzo, and tambour!

The after perfectly blends style and function.

The before looked more like a demo site than a kitchen — but the after is a dream cook space.

And more stylish! The blue and white DIY tile is a must-see.

It doesn't sound like a lot, but that little bit of counter space transformed how I use my kitchen.

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

Ordering takeout every night can add up, but these tricks can help you keep costs low.

This sophisticated redo was completed in phases over two years.