20 Small Kitchen Makeovers by HGTV Hosts | HGTV

Our Top Small Kitchen Transformations

We've rounded up some of the best-ever small kitchen remodels from HGTV's biggest stars. Read on to see how Anthony Carrino, Nicole Curtis and more have taken spaces from dated and cramped to chic and efficient.

Though this kitchen is not the tiniest, the dark cabinets and blue walls make the space feel smaller and keep it from reaching its full potential.

With new appliances and a trendy color scheme, this kitchen is barely recognizable. Host James Young removed one wall, opening up the space and connecting the kitchen to the dining room.

Without adding a single square foot, this room feels far more spacious with white upper cabinets, attractive wood flooring and contemporary appliances. By keeping the cabinets light on top, the entire space feels more open and airy.

For this busy family, a kitchen this size was just far too small, and the bland white cabinets and paneled walls certainly didn't help.

After designer Meg Caswell worked her magic, this space boasts sleek black cabinets and brand new appliances. Recessed and under-cabinet lighting illuminate the contemporary space.

This petite kitchen has plenty of storage space, but the dated wood cabinets and bright yellow paint are in need of a refresh.

After the makeover, this sweet space boasts bright white cabinets, a soothing light blue paint color, and new stainless steel appliances. Wood planks laid vertically visually elongate the space.

The white cabinets were taken to the ceiling and given glass doors for a less extreme look. The homeowners were able to keep the blue with a softer shade in a beautiful glass tile backsplash that creates more depth and texture within the space.

This kitchen had good bones, but water damage that warped the lower cabinets had made half the small space unusable.

After an extreme makeover, which involved moving the kitchen into the roomier living room, this space is a vision with custom cabinets, new appliances and stunning quartz countertops.

The creamy wall color instantly adds visual space to this once-formidable kitchen. New floors and white appliances also contribute to the room's adorable new look.

Aside from the fact that this kitchen was extremely outdated, the square tile backsplash and linoleum floor were way too much in this small space.

After the redesign, hosts Tarek and Christina El Moussa were able to give the room a much more open, relaxed vibe. Sleek cabinets, neutral floors and a lovely new backsplash keep this kitchen looking fresh and up to date.

The dark cabinets in this outdated kitchen made the entire room feel dark, depressing and small.

Now this kitchen feels airy and bright with beautiful white cabinets, new appliances and a backsplash that introduces a stylish pattern to the space.

Old wooden cabinets darkened this kitchen, while black and white tile flooring overpowered the small space.

The layout in this kitchen simply wasn't functional, and the fridge was so small that the homeowners had to keep a separate freezer.

After the makeover, this space is simply divine with stunning white cabinetry, new applainces and an open floor plan that connects the kitchen to the living and dining rooms.

Before the renovation, this galley kitchen was closed off by walls, making it extremely cramped and barely functional.

There's simply no space to move around in this itty-bitty kitchen, and the cabinets make the entire room feel darker.

By knocking down a wall and a section of cabinets, the kitchen can flow into the living and dining rooms. The interesting gray and white backsplash adds instant texture, while cabinets with a soft cream finish provide great storage and keep the space looking bright.

This tiny kitchen screamed builder grade and was in desperate need of better lighting and a brighter look.

This space was totally reworked to create a seamless transition from kitchen to dining area. By adding new cabinets on the wall and tearing down the area between the kitchen and dining space, there is even room for a work station.

This kitchen was far too small for homeowners who loved to entertain, and the room was in need of more natural light.

After installing new window pane doors, the combination kitchen and dining room has plenty of natural light, and guests can freely move around in this much more open space.

Full of personality but too bright for such a small space, this kitchen needed a more toned-down look.

A new color palette and brand-new cabinets soften the look of this petite kitchen. White subway tiles and stainless steel appliances reflect light, visually enlarging the space.

Now, this small kitchen feels much larger with lighter cabinets, bright wood floors and more functional storage spaces.

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