This Kitchen Renovation Proves That Removing Cabinets Can Actually *Increase* StorageKitchen
It’s all about making your space work smarter, not harder.
Jun 5, 2023
10 Absolutely Stunning Kitchen Renovations We Loved from 2022Kitchen
These makeovers run the gamut from a $2,100 upgrade to a $150,000 gut reno.
Dec 28, 2022
Before & After: A Gut Renovation Takes a Victorian Kitchen from Drab to Dramatic for $50,000Kitchen
This gut renovation is bold, but still era-appropriate.
Nov 18, 2022
Before & After: A Dark Brown Kitchen Gets a Bright Monochromatic Makeover and a New Vibe
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Plus, you have to see the organized pantry and cabinets!
Sep 18, 2022
Before & After: My Kid-Friendly Kitchen Got a Sophisticated Upgrade
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Plus, our old built-in desk area became a brand-new beverage station!
Aug 20, 2022
Before & After: A Beige Kitchen Goes from Boring to Bright in Just 3 Months
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You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!
Jul 23, 2022
Before & After: A Dark, Generic Kitchen Gets a Total Redo and the Result Is So Romantic
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Wait until you see the stunning Italian stove.
Jun 25, 2022
3 Things This DIYer Would Change About Her Kitchen Renovation
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A DIY blogger cuts costs by completing her kitchen remodel herself and learns big lessons in the process.
May 28, 2022
Before & After: A Boring, Builder-Grade Kitchen Gets a DIY Update with Nancy Meyers Vibes
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Wait until you see the pretty wallpaper!
May 28, 2022
This DIY Blogger Created Her Very Own Dream Kitchen for Less than $6,000
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Doing a lot herself saved quite a bundle!
May 28, 2022
This Apartment Kitchen Got a Major Makeover for $2,100 — Here’s How the Creative Renters Stretched Every Dollar
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They spent $237 on the new backsplash and countertop restoration.
Apr 23, 2022
Before & After: This 100-Square-Foot Kitchen Got a Big, Beautiful Upgrade for Just $2,100
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Wait until you see their backsplash!
Apr 23, 2022
This Super Cool Backsplash Came Together for Just $137
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It's inspired by a bottle of wine and the couple's Korean culture.
Apr 23, 2022
Before & After: This 1920s Spanish Bungalow Gets a Kitchen That’s Infused with Warmth and Style
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Bright and inviting, this Los Angeles kitchen hits all the right notes.
Mar 19, 2022
This Couple Put Their Washer and Dryer in Their Kitchen — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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There's even a nice stretch of counter space to fold all the laundry.
Mar 19, 2022
This $50,000 Kitchen Remodel Features a Mix of High-End and Affordable Finds
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The couple splurged on a statement stove and saved where they could.
Mar 19, 2022
This Stylish Kitchen Was Rebuilt from the Studs for $28,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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The couple sold their not-too-old appliances to make money to buy new ones!
Feb 19, 2022
Before & After: This Dated Kitchen Needed a Major Overhaul — It Was Done in 2 Phases and Now It’s Pure Perfection
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It's so gorgeous and roomy! Check out the before and afters!
Feb 19, 2022
This Couple Went for an Open-Concept Kitchen — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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They knocked down a load-bearing wall!
Jan 22, 2022
This Modern Kitchen Got Its Sophisticated New Look for $36,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Plus, how the pandemic surprisingly ended up saving the couple money in the long run.
Jan 22, 2022
Before & After: A Dark and Dated Kitchen Gets a Gorgeous Jungalow-Style Makeover
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Inspired by pro designer Justina Blakeney, this couple gave their North Carolina kitchen a dramatic transformation.
Dec 21, 2021
This Boho Kitchen Got Its Chic New Look for Less than $30,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Plus, how they still had enough to splurge on quartz counters!
Dec 21, 2021
This Couple’s Kitchen Reno Started With One Smart Decision — And It Made The Whole Thing A Million Times Easier
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It really helped with all those big and little decisions!
Dec 21, 2021
This Retro Kitchen Got a Floor-to-Ceiling Renovation for $16,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Plus, how they stayed within budget and saved money in the long run.
Nov 27, 2021
Before & After: A Run-Down 1950s Kitchen Gets a DIY Cottage Makeover
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Despite a few mishaps along the way, this DIY kitchen in New Bedford is now a bright and airy stunner.
Nov 27, 2021
This Couple Learned How to DIY Their Kitchen Renovation — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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Taking on a full kitchen remodel is one thing, but deciding to do-it-yourself can be a budget-friendly and satisfying reward.
Nov 27, 2021
Before & After: A Tiny Builder-Grade Kitchen in a Historic Condo Gets Transformed into an Airy and Bright Sanctuary
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Completed in just four months, this tiny DIY kitchen in Chicago is now a total showstopper.
Oct 23, 2021
This 150-Square-Foot Kitchen in Chicago Got a DIY Renovation for Less than $16,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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Here's how they did it for $4,000 less than they had budgeted.
Oct 23, 2021
The Best Decision This Couple Made During Their Kitchen Renovation Also Happened to Be the Worst
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The lime-washed brick wall was a labor of love and a beautiful design element.
Oct 23, 2021
This Couple Used a $17 Book to Help Them Design Their Kitchen — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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It helped them overcome decision fatigue!
Sep 21, 2021
This Kitchen Got a Down-to-the-Studs Gut Renovation for Less than $18,000 — Here’s How Every Dollar Was Spent
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They saved on a sink and splurged on a faucet!
Sep 21, 2021
Before & After: This 1920s Bungalow Got a Gut Renovation and a Minimalist Design from a Certified KonMari Consultant
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And they did it all for around $18,000!
Sep 21, 2021
This Scandi-Style Kitchen Redo Features a Brilliant Chic-but-Cheap Backsplash Hack
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It looks like it would have cost so much more!
Aug 17, 2021
This Dramatic Kitchen Renovation Looks Way More Expensive than It Really Was — Here’s How the Homeowners Smartly Spent Their $12,000 Budget
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You'd think we meant to type $21,000. But we did not!
Aug 17, 2021
Before & After: An Uninhabitable 1950s Ranch Gets a Cool, Scandi Kitchen Reno for $12,000
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Wait until you see the brilliant backsplash and the salvaged kitchen island!
Aug 17, 2021
Before & After: This 100-Year-Old House Gets a New Kitchen with an Open Concept and Stunning Cabinets
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The cabinets! The natural light! The island!
Jul 20, 2021
This Kitchen Renovation Cost $27,501 — Here’s Where Every Penny Went
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The initial budget was $30,000, so the homeowners were thrilled that they came in under that!
Jul 20, 2021
This Couple Knocked Down a Load-Bearing Wall to Open Up Their Galley Kitchen — And They Have No Regrets
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It wasn't cheap, but it was worth it.
Jul 20, 2021
This Couple in Utah Spent $14,978 on Their Kitchen Renovation
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We got the breakdown to see how every penny was spent.
Jun 14, 2021
This Couple Ditched Their Stainless Steel Appliances — And It Was the Best Decision They Ever Made
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At least as far as their renovation was concerned.
Jun 15, 2021
Before & After: A Very Dated ’90s Kitchen Gets a Bright New Look
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Most of the renovation was done in three months, but six year later, the couple is still making some updates.
Jun 14, 2021
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: The Big Reveal, the Final Result!Kitchen
I’ve been sharing my kitchen renovation with you over the past couple of months (see all the posts and the progression here). Today’s finally the day: the big reveal! Here are some photos of my kitchen as it is today, after all the research, sweat, and dust. We are thrilled and feel so lucky — hope you enjoy the peek! When you come down the hall from our front door and vestibule, this is what you see — a big open kitchen and dining area.
Sep 9, 2020
Introducing Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: The Project & PlansKitchen
I’ve been thinking a lot about how to tell you about my kitchen renovation. If you follow me on Instagram or Twitter you’ve probably seen glimpses of the full home renovation that engulfed me and my husband for most of 2012.
May 2, 2019
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: How We Financed Our Kitchen RemodelKitchen
I’ve been sharing my kitchen renovation with you (sorry for the unexpected hiatus last week!). Now, before I let you in on the IKEA plans and the nitty-gritty of the reno itself, let’s talk money. It’s the giant stompin’ elephant in the room when planning a kitchen renovation. Money is also a fast trigger to emotions and judgment, so it makes me a bit nervous to talk about it.
May 2, 2019
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: The DemolitionKitchen
Last week I explained the big renovation and kitchen project we took on last year, and I showed you lots of pretty pictures of kitchens that inspired me. But in renovation, before a kitchen gets better, it usually gets worse. Much, much worse.Want to see what’s involved with pulling apart an old house to put in a new kitchen? If you’ve ever thought about tearing out a wall, brace yourself — let me show you what’s it like. The old kitchen before demolition.
May 2, 2019
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: How We Planned Out the KitchenKitchen
A kitchen, in spray paint.At some point, when planning a kitchen renovation, you need to lift your head out of the daze of scrolling Pinterest, and the stacks of ELLE Decor UK and Dwell and actually, you know, plan your kitchen. I’ve told you all about buying a house, plunging into renovations, and tearing down plaster by the bucketful. Now, back to the kitchen itself — how in the world does one go about planning a kitchen renovation? How do you actually make decisions?
May 2, 2019
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: How We Assembled & Installed Our IKEA KitchenKitchen
Ready for the next step in my kitchen renovation? Here’s where things get a little wild and fast, and where my photo library gets a little thinner than I would like. I understand now why people have a hard time documenting renovations, especially near the end — you’re so exhausted and ready to be done the camera is the last thing on your mind. Having said that, I do want to walk through how we installed our IKEA cabinets.
May 2, 2019
Faith’s Kitchen Renovation: How We Finally Got Our Carrara Marble CountertopsKitchen
There was nothing quite so angsty in my kitchen renovation as the countertops. Maybe it’s because I was coming from a rental kitchen with truly awful laminate countertops, countertops that were not only dirty cream in color but textured with deep wrinkles, like rhinoceros skin, never clean and never smooth; but I was convinced that the countertop choice would make the kitchen. Countertops are the difference between easy cleaning and dread.
May 2, 2019