Real Kitchen Tours

Before & After: This Under-$200 Kitchen Cabinet Makeover Brings the DramaKitchen
All it took was a can of paint and some elevated hardware.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 16, 2023
Before & After: Bright, Colorful Cabinets Took This Kitchen from Blah to Breathtaking
Kitchen Tours
Paint made the biggest difference in this 128-square-foot kitchen.
Cullen Ormond
Aug 9, 2023
“Dated” Kitchen Cabinets Totally Transform — Without a Drop of PaintKitchen
When this renter couldn’t paint her cabinets, she had to get creative.
Cullen Ormond
Dec 5, 2023
Before & After: A Cold Modern Kitchen Gets a Warm Cottagecore Upgrade
Kitchen Tours
Before the renovation, the fridge door literally fell on top of Ananya.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 5, 2023
Before & After: A “Claustrophobic” Kitchen Becomes an Airy Neutral Oasis
Kitchen Tours
This family of seven finally feels comfortable spending most of their time here together.
Cullen Ormond
Nov 1, 2023
Before & After: Pink Cabinets Brightened a “Regrettably Neutral” IKEA Kitchen
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Yes, that’s the “before.” Just wait until you see the “after.”
Cullen Ormond
Oct 28, 2023
Before & After: Bold Blue Cabinets Completely Transform a Bland Brown Kitchen
Kitchen Tours
It’s hard to tell it’s even the same space.
Cullen Ormond
Oct 4, 2023
Before & After: This $225 “Outdated Beige” Kitchen Makeover Becomes Bright and Airy
Kitchen Tours
It was previously “an outdated beige on beige on beige mess” — until this smart update.
Cullen Ormond
Sep 18, 2023
A Surprising Animal-Shaped Vintage Table Completes This Bright Kitchen’s Final LookKitchen
You won’t believe the shape of the table.
Cullen Ormond
Sep 4, 2023
How High-Contrast Cabinets and Countertops Brightened Up This Bungalow’s KitchenKitchen
It took these homeowners nine months to decide on the wallpaper — and the final result was definitely worth the wait.
Cullen Ormond
Jul 21, 2023
A Kitchen Had 4 Square Feet of Countertops Before This Clever Solution
Kitchen Tours
Now the kitchen has more space for cooking and entertaining.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 30, 2023
A Retro Thrifted Piece of Furniture Becomes the Coolest Kitchen Island
Kitchen Tours
The vintage gem totally completes this kitchen space.
Cullen Ormond
Jun 26, 2023
This Designer Created Renter-Friendly Marble Kitchen Cabinets for LessKitchen
When real marble wasn’t in the budget, this Brooklyn renter didn’t stress. She improvised.
Cullen Ormond
May 13, 2023
10 Tiny Rental Kitchens That Make It WorkKitchen
Who says bigger is better? Part of what we love about our weekly Kitchen Tour feature is that we get to see real cooks making real kitchens work. So today we salute the small rental kitchen with all its cramped quarters and quirks, and the owners who devise storage strategies and infuse joy into their space, whatever its handicap. When the love of cooking and eating is the thing, everything else is workable.
Cambria Bold
May 3, 2023
This Couple Turned an Awkward Space into a Gorgeous Kitchenette — Here’s How
Kitchen Tours
These smart renters found a way to make their space flow *and* added more square footage to their kitchen.
Cullen Ormond
May 2, 2023
This Family Fit an Entire Laundry Room Inside Their Kitchen CabinetKitchen
This hard-working design is an inspiring example of getting the absolute most out of your kitchen.
Quinn Fish
Mar 8, 2023
This Renter Transformed a Lackluster Kitchen (& Added a Ton of Storage) for $500
Kitchen Tour
An old dining room buffet became counter space and a one-of-a-kind standing desk with a little DIY magic.
Adrienne Breaux
Feb 27, 2023
Before and After: A 1930s Cape Cod-Style House Gets a Beautiful MakeoverKitchen
All while retaining its original charm.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Feb 1, 2023
Kirsten Dunst’s Kitchen Is Anything but BoringKitchen
There’s plenty of unique additions, like a lamp made out of Popsicle sticks in the corner. 
Megan Johnson
Jan 20, 2023
You Need to See the Stunning Kitchen “Window” Cabinet in This South Carolina HomeKitchen
"The kitchen 'window' cabinet is my absolute favorite and I may never be able to sell the house because of it."
Minette Hand
Oct 25, 2022
Veronica and Keith’s Nightshade-Hued Homey Handmade KitchenKitchen
When I first saw Veronica and Keith’s Chicago kitchen, I was struck by the deep blue hue, and the contrast it made against the jadeite and milk glass dishes. The dramatic color (“Nightshade” by Behr) grounds all the other disparate, yet homey elements, like the painted rug in front of the sink, the giant white shutters made from a vintage room divider, and the marble countertop made from a repurposed coffee table.
Cambria Bold
Oct 11, 2022
Puppies in the Pantry! The Dogs of The Kitchn’s Kitchen ToursKitchen
Kittens are adorable, but we aren’t about to forget about man’s (and woman’s!) best friend. Is it a coincidence that many of our most favorite Kitchen Tours have featured a tail-wagging pup or two? We think not. Pour yourself another cup of coffee in this post-holiday work week and take a peek at this puppy parade.Dogs, even more than cats, are constant and dependable kitchen companions.
Emma Christensen
Sep 20, 2022
There’s a Secret Slide Under the Counter in This Family’s KitchenKitchen
It's a neat idea — especially for a family with young children.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 13, 2022
This Australian Apartment Has an Actual Bathroom in the Kitchen, and Twitter Has Thoughts
Tips from The Kitchn
And, yes, it's next to the counter.
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 11, 2022
You Can Now Take Virtual Tours and See 3D Renderings of Some Famous Celebrity Kitchens Kitchen
To give fans and those embarking on a kitchen redo some much-appreciated inspiration.
Olivia Harvey
Jun 22, 2022
We Got a Sneak Peek of Crate & Barrel’s Cool New Test Kitchen — And Spotted 3 Smart Organizing Tricks to Steal
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
When we were done gawking, that is.
Lisa Freedman
May 17, 2022
Arjen’s Dutch Curiosity KitchenKitchen
Architect Arjen lives with his family in a picturesque little corner of Amsterdam, in an imposing 18th century building originally designed as military barracks. Their kitchen is typical Dutch style, with two walls of parallel kitchen units, divided by a narrow passage, which opens out into a wider dining and social area. This kitchen is a cosy, yet open space that combines the old and the new, the wild and the domesticated.
Nicola Tordoff and Mara Pellizzari
May 12, 2022
Gwyneth Paltrow Gave a Tour of Her New Montecito Home and the Kitchen Is Absolutely StunningKitchen
She calls it "the heart of the home."
Cheryl Fenton
Feb 4, 2022
3 Brilliant Lessons You Should Steal from This Gorgeous, Colorful Kitchen in Northern California
Tips from The Kitchn
You can use these tips no matter where you live.
Michelle Lau
Jan 29, 2022
Bobby Flay Gave a Tour of His Pantry and This Is the Secret Go-To Ingredient He Uses the MostKitchen
You'll never guess what it is.
Lois Alter Mark
Jan 21, 2022
See What Kind of Kitchen This Twitter-Famous Castle Has InsideKitchen
There's so much to unpack here.
Ni'Kesia Pannell
Jan 20, 2022
3 Design Tips to Steal from This 588-Square-Foot Modern Farmhouse-Style Condo
Tips from The Kitchn
You've gotta see the cabinet color!
Michelle Lau
Nov 6, 2021
3 Creative Design Lessons to Steal from This 786-Square-Foot, Maximalist Home in Serbia
Tips from The Kitchn
The backsplash is so simple but so brilliant!
Michelle Lau
Sep 3, 2021
12 of the Most Stylish Breakfast Nooks We’ve Ever Seen on Apartment TherapyKitchen
Including a super-smart solution for a teeny-tiny space!
Caroline Biggs
Aug 3, 2021
3 Brilliant Design Lessons to Steal from This Gorgeous Kitchen in England
Tips from The Kitchn
Including the single best way to pick colors for a space!
Michelle Lau
Jul 17, 2021
The Winner of Apartment Therapy’s Small/Cool Contest Transformed Her Old, Dark Kitchen with Just a Bit of Paint
Small/Cool
This apartment used to belong to the winner's grandparents!
Lisa Freedman
May 17, 2021
Baker Karen Morgan’s Glamorous & Gluten-Free KitchenKitchen
Karen Morgan is the clever baker and cookbook author behind Austin’s gluten-free Blackbird Bakery. We showed you the rest of her downtown Austin apartment last week over at Apartment Therapy, but we also have a special look at Karen’s kitchen. She shines doing what she does best: making amazing, doesn’t-taste-or-look-gluten-free-at-all gluten-free food!
Adrienne Breaux
Mar 30, 2021
7 Brilliant Ideas to Steal from the Most Organized House Tour We’ve Ever Seen on Apartment Therapy
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Wait until you see the fridge!
Dacey Sivewright
Jan 16, 2021
This Awesome Grandma Has Cooked In Her “Forever Kitchen” For 55 Years
Forever Kitchens
It's got an oval island, cabinets wallpapered with old calendars, and a jar full of glass!
Leela Cyd
Sep 30, 2020
Kitchen Tour: Kenny Lao of Rickshaw Dumpling BarKitchen
I recently had the pleasure of visiting the East Village kitchen of Kenny Lao, founder and owner of Rickshaw Dumpling Bar. Wrapped up in my morning with Kenny was a dumpling-making tutorial. In honor of Chinese New Year, we ran the recipe today. But first, a tour of his place.
Sara Kate Gillingham
Aug 6, 2020
The 5 Biggest Things People Get Wrong About Cast Iron Cookware
Tips from The Kitchn
It's totally fine to cook tomatoes in a cast iron skillet!
Erika Tracy
Jul 30, 2020
New Office Tour #6: So Many Carpet SquaresKitchen
Days Until October 1 Move-In: 6 In this week’s episode, Karis and Cheryl go shopping at FLOR and check out a veritable rainbow of carpet square options for the new office. Now that we’re thinking about it, an actual rainbow of carpet squares could be cool, no? I wonder what they pick! Office Update #5: Office Update #4: Office Update #3: Office Update #2: Office Update #1: • More Videos: Subscribe to Our Youtube Channel!
Ashley Anderson
Jul 17, 2020
20 of the Most Popular Kitchens of All Time from Our Friends at Apartment Therapy
Real Kitchens
Your Pinterest boards are about to get crowded.
Lauren Masur
Jul 17, 2020
This Renovated Brooklyn Apartment Has the Most Gorgeous DIY Tile Floor in the KitchenKitchen
If you have a thing with floors ...
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Jun 13, 2020
6 Clever Real-Life Organizing Ideas You’ll Wish You Knew About Earlier
Organizing Tips from The Kitchn
Sometimes, you just need to cram five pounds of stuff onto a two-inch shelf.
Taryn Williford
Mar 26, 2020
5 Surprising Things I Learned at the Staub Factory in FranceKitchen
Did you know that sand was a key piece in the manufacturing process?
Lisa Freedman
Mar 13, 2020
This 205-Square-Foot Studio Has the Smartest Kitchenette
Small Space Living
It's small in space, but huge in style.
Apartment Therapy Submissions
Mar 11, 2020
Steven’s Bright Orange & Modern KitchenKitchen
There’s certainly no lack of sunlight or bright orange in Steven’s corner kitchen. He selected the color specifically for its bold nature and we think it works really well in the space. It’s not every day you see a kitchen as bright and bold as this one.We’re really surprised at just how minimal this kitchen is. Everything is perfectly put away and there’s not one single object out of place.
Kristen Lubbe
Mar 5, 2020
Kitchen Tour with Chef Ignacio Mattos of Il Buco’s Kitchen, Plus a Recipe: Spaghetti with Ramps and English PeasRecipes
Our most recent New York kitchen tour was with the Executive Chef of Il Buco restaurant, Ignacio Mattos. Ignacio lives in a bright, sunny walk up overlooking Tompkins Square Park. The kitchen occupies the back of the apartment, and while roomy enough for a table that seats eight, the actual cooking and prep area is tiny for a professional chef. There is a small electric stove and oven, no dishwasher, and minimal storage and work space.
Sabra Krock
Feb 3, 2020
Chef Brandon Boudet’s Charming Cottage KitchenKitchen
This past summer, chef Brandon Boudet and his girlfriend Isabelle Dahlin had us over for dinner during a photo shoot for their Apartment Therapy House Tour. Inside this one bedroom English-style cottage is a small galley kitchen that inspired some of the best food I’ve eaten all year. Brandon Boudet hails from New Orleans, where he was raised in a big Italian family. He studied culinary arts in San Francisco and now lives in Los Angeles.
Bethany Nauert
Dec 19, 2019
Top Chef Yigit Pura Visits John’s Beautiful KitchenKitchen
Last year when I photographed the home of John Saint-Denis for his house tour, I immediately fell in love with his kitchen. It’s quite stunning, with a presence that lingers throughout the rest of his home. When my friend (and Top Chef Just Desserts winner) Yigit Pura came to visit a couple weeks ago, we took a tour of John’s kitchen.When John and his friends bought the building, they each offered their own custom renovations to their respective units.
Guest of The Kitchn
Dec 19, 2019
Michelle’s Gracious Craftsman KitchenKitchen
Some kitchens just seem built for holiday cooking. This gracious kitchen from a traditional Los Angeles Craftsman home is one of those — it just looks like it was built to handle turkeys, pies, and hordes of relatives. Read on for more of this lovely kitchen with vintage built-ins and lots of light.This kitchen is much bigger than our own, but it does remind us of our own 100-year-old bungalow home and the challenges of updating an older home while staying true to its roots.
Faith Durand
Dec 19, 2019
Trailer, RV, and Garbage Truck: Very Mobile KitchensKitchen
Have you ever cooked in a mobile kitchen? Maybe one in a boat, or in a bus? We noticed that there were at least two mobile entries in this year’s Small Cool contest; here’s a look at their kitchens, plus a couple of mobile kitchens from the archives too. Some of these have storage to envy, and we might not have even realized they were on a bus or in an RV! • 1 Small Cool 2009: Cortny’s Teeny-tiny Texas Trailer – From Small Cool 2009.
Faith Durand
Dec 19, 2019
Kitchen Tour: Eric Haeberli of We Love JamKitchen
I’m standing in front of a house with with no numbers and a bright yellow door. It’s a 1964 Eichler in the middle of a long row of Eichlers clinging to a hillside in San Francisco. I was there on an invite from the owner and creator of my favorite local jam, after vaguely promising him a kitchen tour without actually having ever seen his kitchen. As I walk through the little courtyard and down a flight of stairs to the kitchen, I began to worry.
Dana Velden
Dec 19, 2019
5 Ideas to Steal from This Tiny Stockholm KitchenKitchen
Even before my trip to Denmark and Sweden, I had a penchant for Scandinavian design; now that I’ve experienced it firsthand, it’s safe to say I’m besotted. I love its minimalist aesthetic, its emphasis on functionality, and its accessibility. I could have easily spent hours in Hay in Copenhagen or the IKEA store in Almhut, Sweden. So when I spotted this tiny Stockholm apartment on Apartment Therapy, I immediately started making notes.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
Food Writer Sarah Copeland Shares Her Bright Family KitchenKitchen
Who: Sarah Copeland, cookbook author and food writer; her husband, András Gipp, a furniture designer; and their two children Where: Hurley, New York You may recognize Sarah Copeland as the author of The Newlywed Cookbook, a must for just-married couples, or Feast, her vegetarian tome, which makes us want to give up meat entirely. After all, who needs meat when you can eat oats with plumped dried plums and lime or apple-rye pancakes?
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
At Home in Hudson with Artist-Chefs Hannah Black and Carla Perez-Gallardo of Lil Deb’s OasisPeople
Who: Hannah Black and Carla Perez-Gallardo, owners and artist-chefs of Lil Deb’s Oasis Where: Hudson, New York Hannah Black is one half of the duo behind Lil Deb’s Oasis, a vibrant-hued, neon-lit restaurant in Hudson, New York. She and her partner, Carla Perez-Gallardo, are both artists, rather than classically trained chefs, who arrived at food as an outlet for their creativity — and this fact is clear from the minute you step into their fanciful spot.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
In the Kitchen with Wine Bar Owners Tracy and Jamie KennardPeople
Who: Tracy and Jamie Kennard, owners of wine bar Brunette Where: Kingston, New York Tracy and Jamie Kennard are the owners of Brunette, a natural wine bar in downtown Kingston. They’ve converted the space, a former barber shop, into a sweet and stylish spot where you can nibble on gougères over a glass (or a bottle) of something intriguing — orange wine, perhaps?
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
At Home in New Orleans with Juley LePeople
Who: Juley Le, co-founder of Drip Affogato Bar and blogger behind lifestyle blog Upperlyne & Co. Where: New Orleans, LA Although she grew up just an hour outside New Orleans, in a large Vietnamese family on the bayou, Juley Le has come a long way. She is the founder of Drip Affogato Bar, a sweet shop dedicated to one of our very favorite treats; the brains behind lifestyle blog Upperlyne & Co.; and, last but not least, a new mom.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
At Home in New Orleans with Chefs Kristen Essig & Michael StoltzfusPeople
Who: Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus, chefs and partners at Coquette Where: New Orleans, LA Partners in work and in life, chefs Kristen Essig and Michael Stolzfus are basically #relationshipgoals. Not only is this chef couple killing it at their new Southern restaurant Coquette (it’s the first stop on our Neighborhood Walk and one of the best meals we had during our all-too-brief visit), but their art-filled apartment is also seriously enviable. (As in, we’re ready to move in.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
At Home in New Orleans with Chef Melissa MartinPeople
Who: Melissa Martin Where: New Orleans, Louisiana It’s not an exaggeration to say that Melissa Martin is a woman with a mission. The 39-year-old chef from Chauvin, Louisiana, is trying to keep real Cajun food — the kind her mama, Maxine, and her aunts and their mamas cooked — alive, some 70 miles away in New Orleans. Every Thursday night (or very nearly), Melissa hosts a supper club that’s both humble and rich.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
At Home in New Orleans with Chef Nina ComptonKitchen
Who: Nina Compton, chef-owner of Compère Lapin Where: New Orleans, Louisiana You might already know about Nina Compton from BRAVO’s hit television show Top Chef; the 38-year-old St. Lucia native was the Season 11 runner-up and the fan favorite. But if you don’t, my guess is you will soon.
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
A Visit with Two Badass New Orleans Chefs in Their KitchenPeople
Who: Slade Rushing, executive chef at Brennan’s, and Allison Vines-Rushing, chef at Port City Where: New Orleans, Louisiana Slade Rushing and Allison Vines-Rushing are kind of a big deal. In New Orleans, yes, but also in the greater food world. The husband-and-wife team made a name for themselves at Jack’s Luxury Oyster Bar in New York (now closed), then solidified their power couple status at MiLa in New Orleans (also closed).
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
Live Out (Literally) All Your Kitchen Dreams at This Miami Vacation RentalKitchen
Vacation Rental: Deco Gardens in Miami Beach, Florida Sleeps: Up to 6 people Price:$700 per night Why We Wanna Cook Here: Just look at that kitchen. This Miami Beach kitchen has it all going on. We’re not even sure where to start. The double range! The full-size griddle! The copper pots! The farmhouse-style sink! The second farmhouse-style sink! The butcher-block island! The marble countertops!
Geraldine Campbell
Dec 17, 2019
10 of the Most Popular Tiny Kitchens from Our Friends at Apartment Therapy
Dream Kitchens
They're all real kitchens from real, tiny homes!
Lauren Masur
Sep 17, 2019
10 of the Most Popular Farmhouse Kitchens from Our Friends at Apartment Therapy
Real Kitchens
When can we move in?
Lauren Masur
Sep 10, 2019
Samin’s Exuberant Berkeley KitchenKitchen
When I arrived at Samin Nosrat’s house, her front door (which, appropriately, also happens to be her kitchen door) was wide open. I could see her shuffling around inside with a rag underneath each foot as she hastily dried her freshly washed kitchen floor. With sparkling eyes and a wide smile she shuffled forward and welcomed me into her kitchen. Samin is a true treasure of the Bay Area.
Dana Velden
Sep 5, 2019
This New Orleans Studio Apartment Used to Be a Bakery in the 1800s — And the Kitchen Is Sweet
Real Kitchens
Check out the new and (very!) old details!
Lauren Masur
Aug 19, 2019