Kitchen Home Projects

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

Rachel Taylor — one of the hosts on HGTV’s new show “Curb Appeal Xtreme” — says to refocus your attention elsewhere.

This ambitious overhaul took seven months and came with a $185,000 price tag.

The original kitchen was an incohesive mash-up of black granite countertops, poorly painted white cabinets, brushed nickel hardware, and several shades of beige.

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

The first step in this two-week project was to paint the walls and floors white.

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

A little warmth can go a long way.

Sixteen weeks of hard work turn a cramped kitchen with a strange layout into a sleek cooking and dining area full of modern touches.

This concept doubles her serving and eating space.

Plus, the popular cabinet color that is on its way out.

The zero-waste island is made to be installed in any home, and Steiner even designed an apartment-sized version as well.

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.

In short, you get a lot of answers.

The reno includes luxe touches like heated floors.

Jonathan and Drew Scott say pump the brakes before you jump on this hot kitchen trend.

They like the results — but these are the things they wish they'd done differently.

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

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

Now, it looks much brighter and bigger — not to mention cleaner.

This full renovation is chock full of mid-century style (but with a modern twist).

This kitchen went from drab to dreamy.

It adds a homey feel to the kitchen, too.

Plus, a moody kitchen island to match.

The homeowners didn't need to knock down a wall for this reno — in fact, they put one up.

Better yet? It's packed with secondhand finds and DIYs.

Proof that adding white really does lighten a space.

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

This easy and clever DIY completely transforms the look of this boring white fridge.

Taking down a wall between the kitchen and dining areas made a world of difference.

They added a nine-foot kitchen island, among other things.

The breakfast bar may have started out as just a place to scarf your morning cereal, but as anyone who’s ever been in a home with one can attest, if there’s a kitchen island with seating, that’s where everyone will be hanging out, guaranteed. They’re great for people who love to cook too.

It overlooks the ocean, too.

The renovation pumps up the charm in this teeny 1943 kitchen.

A simple color scheme helps this small kitchen feel a whole lot bigger.

The whole condo now has boho black and white vibes.

Want your peel-and-stick to look ultra high-end? Try these tips from DIYers who have pulled it off.

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

Functional yet design-forward — the best kind of renovation.

People are yearning to make their kitchens more exciting, and painting your cabinets this color is the way to do it.

This redo sacrifices a less-than-functional mudroom, with gorgeous results.

Cheap stuff doesn’t have to be bad stuff.

Make your kitchen cabinets the star of the show while keeping cost low.

From "shades of brown" to bright and cheerful.

Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen loves the kitchen, just not all the storage that often comes with it.

Built-ins make everything better.

It's old made new again.

These fresh ideas can help make your dated or boring cabinetry look like a million bucks.

For less than $15!

Wait until you see the light blue cabinets.

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

More than a few small space ideas from Instagram's most famous kitchen designers ahead!

Welcome back to One Good Thing @ Home! YOU’RE GOING TO FREAKIN’ LOVE THIS WEEK’S EPISODE! This may be my all time favorite because I discovered this really simple DIY to clean up my spice drawer and move everything to the wall. It’s easy, for everyone and GREAT.

Talk about a pop of color.

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

More stylish? Check. More functional? Check. More spacious? That, too.

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

Nope, it's not hardware.

It took a lot of "woman-power" the homeowners say, but the end results are worth it.

Number six will blow your mind.

Steve and Leanne Ford were up for the challenge.

Plus, some other design tips all kitchen DIYers can use.

This lighting fix is a dream for renters (and homeowners!).

Your choice of tile matters.

Do your kitchen cabinets right the first time around.

It looks so much bigger — and functions better — than before!

The asymmetrical kitchen island is genius.

Your cook space is calling. It wants a new look.

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

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

It's easy to sell, but hard to live with.