Kitchen Home Projects

This simple project is pretty and practical.

A total transformation.

This budget-friendly overhaul features a few smart tricks worth making note of.

"As renters sometimes we feel powerless to improve our spaces," this apartment dweller says. She and her husband (and their landlord) came up with some quick fixes for this once-dated kitchen.

The kitchen was scarce, lacked function, and had worn-down wooden floors. It was also in need of more storage, counter space, and room to host dinner parties. 

The space is bright and welcoming now — a far cry from the blah brown of before.

The previous owners made great small space-friendly decisions, and these two new proud new cabin owners took the project to the finish line.

It only takes you about an hour to install and makes your sink area more functional (and fancy!).

We saw a lot of kitchen makeovers this year, but these 10 are among our very favorites for their clever design tricks, cool color schemes, and impressive DIYs.

What a difference marble makes!

In the latest episode of HGTV’s “Celebrity IOU".

This pro restorer used historic photos to help revive his 1960s aluminum trailer.

A layout change meant this reno was a big undertaking — but it had an equally big payoff.

Smart Tiles promises easy installation, easy cleaning and resistance to heat and humidity. As a renter, I wanted to give them a try.

A beachy update to her 80s style kitchen.

Take it from this serial kitchen renovator.

"Gosh, it's so hard to pick one thing that I love most," this homeowner says of the after. "I just love how the space feels. It is calming, bright, modern, minimal, and it makes me happy every time I walk into it."

A key ingredient in this transformation? Paint, of course.

Cabinets are one of the most highly used portions of the kitchen, so their paint job needs to be top-notch—and many who consider a cabinet paint job might wonder how it holds up over time under constant use.

How to fix a clogged drain, from the experts!

You've probably never seen this popular DIY material used as a backsplash before, but it totally works.

After lighting struck their Texas home, Jeanne and Richard were forced to rebuild their kitchen from the studs. Rather than constructing a carbon copy of what had been lost, they decided to start anew celebrating their love for Danish Modern design and reminiscent of their parents’ open ranch-style homes.Armed with dozens of images for inspiration (including some from AT, which they discovered through their research!

A modern twist on a historic house.

A homeowner with virtually no construction experience redoes her kitchen to suit her tastes.

They went from far-out to fantastic.

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.

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.

For a new single mother.