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This small kitchen can be found in ELLE DECOR A-List designers Eric Hughes and Nathan Turners ranch-inspired home in Ojai, California, but theres plenty of lessons to be learned here for indoor kitchens too. In lieu of a stainless steel faucet, for instance, they installed a rustic brass version. Instead of cupboards, theyve hung their pots and pans on a rail. But our favorite detail is the charming skirt that conceals under-sink plumbing and other sundries. Simply ditch your hinges and doors, and pop on a cute curtain of your own.

As much as we may love the way kitchen cabinets can elevate a cooking space, they can also take up a lot of visual real estate, especially if youre dealing with a small room. We love how designer Timothy Brown ditched heavy cupboards in favor of industrial stainless-steel shelving in his New York apartment. Not only does it provide a space for clip-on lights to illuminate chopping (or in this case, floral arranging!) it also allows him to flaunt his collection of vases and display small framed artworks.

This kitchen is as modern as it gets. But the designers at StudioDB wanted to add a fashionable edge too. In fact, this small New York kitchen was inspired by the color palette ofwait for itPrada stores. But nothing says galley kitchen like the pair of portholes in the pink pocket door. It conveniently can hide pre dinner-party chaos or simply serve as a style statement on its own. Ahoy matey!

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At first blush, this kitchen designed by ELLE DECOR A-List firm Pappas Miron might look like your standard-issue white kitchen. But its the pendant light, as pretty and enticing as a peppermint, that takes it to the next level. If you have ceiling space to spare, install one that will similarly steal the scene.

If youre sick of the all-white kitchen but still want the lightness and space-creating magic the look affords, take a page from designer Mark Grattans book: In his Mexico City apartment he specified all-white cabinets and tiles but refreshed the look with pops of gold and terra-cotta in the travertine countertops, golden rug, and earthy plant stand. And, if your space and light levels allow, why not include a tree?

The black kitchen is the sexy antithesis to the ubiquitous all-white one. And here, in his Milan apartment, hospitality designer Eric Egan brought all the drama. Not only are the countertops made from an unusually-textured Porphyry stone, but the back wall is entirely mirrored, making these pint-sized space feel positively cavernous. As for inky cabinets? Theyre from Ikea!

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When the architecture firm Method Design and interior designer Nina Barneih-Blair teamed up on the design of this 490-square-foot Manhattan apartment, they needed to make the most out of every square inch. The solution? A kitchen island that serves multiple purposes over the course of the dayfrom ad hoc office to dinner party venue. An all-white palette of glossy cabinets and surfaces helps flaunt the flats greatest asset: natural light.

When youre working with a 16th-century townhouse, like French designer Eric Allart did, you have to embrace the period quirks. This kitchen came complete with terra-cotta tiles. Rather than rip them out, Allart kept them in place and designed a quirky kitchen in unexpected hues to complement them. Here, an inky tile backsplash refracts sunlight, and a Pepto-pink shade on the walls and ceilings works to move the eye upward.

This space, in a Beverly Hills house designed by Gary McBournie, might be a mere butlers pantry, but it offers plenty of inspiration for small kitchens. If its within your budget, opt for cabinets that offer a bit of Hollywood Regency glamour, like these ones here. If not, paint your existing ones in a vacation-ready hue like a bright key lime. The sunburst light fixture reminds us that its always happy hour somewhere!

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The client of this Manhattan apartment doesnt use her small galley-style kitchen that often, but that didnt keep designer Lauren Buxbaum Gordon from making it a showpiece. Her signature move? To extend the cabinetry all the way up to the soaring period ceilings. Light countertops and a glossy white paint job let sunshine into the room, but its the gleaming gold hardware and accents that really make this small kitchen a winner.

Sometimes its best to embrace the chaos. And we cant think of a better example than this jubilant kitchen nook belonging to William Cullum, the senior designer at Jayne Design Studio, and his partner Jeffery Rhodes. A hot-pink Victorian-era pie safe-houses antique serveware, while a goat sculpture (formerly a display fixture at Saks Fifth Avenue) cheekily guards the fridge (camouflaged in whimsical artwork) against midnight snack marauders. In this space anything truly goes, as long as you do you.

One of the best design sleights of hand? Distraction. So if your cabinets or counters are ugly as sin, create visual interest with your floors. While we dont have a single complaint about this breezy Ibiza kitchen designed by Studio Muoz (take a look at that terrace!), the sea-blue tiled floors are a simple yet effective style statement. Even if a renovation might not be in the cards for you, a colorful kitchen rug will do the trick.

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This apartment, designed by New York firm Husband Wife, employs Buxbaum Gordons towering kitchen cabinet rule. But rather than resort to the usual all-white, the designers clad the walls in a swirling marble and coated the cabinets in the dreamiest shade of glossy cream paint. Its the perfect combo of classic and contemporary.

We love how this kitchen, in a family-friendly Brooklyn apartment for the cofounders of Civilian, packs in plenty of storage with whimsical details. The custom island, topped with an eye-catching piece of marble, doubles as a repository to stash cookbooks and dinnerware, while the cherry-red hood (also custom) adds a fun postmodern pop.

This Victorian farmhouse in the Oxfordshire, England, digs of Toast CEO Suzie de Rohan Willner may be on the small side, but it sings with country charm. Bright green lower cabinets help the eye to zip around the space, while open shelving allows for smart storage and display of chic knickknacks.

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This Brooklyn apartment is blessed with super-tall ceilings and tons of natural light. Designer Danielle Fennoy of Revamp Interior Design amped up the airiness in the combined kitchen and dining area with vibrant jolts of jewel-toned colors, including with this emerald green backsplash (which replaced the original, developer-installed white subway tile) and retro-chic Knoll dining chairs reupholstered in scarlet, nightclub ready Ultraleather.

A small area didnt stop Nate Berkus from incorporating a diminutive table and chairs (a vintage architects desk and school chairs) into his former Chicago kitchen. The metal cabinets were original to the 1929 apartment and pack in just the right amount of industrial-chic storage.

Youd never believe it, but this Provincetown, Massachusetts, cottage started life out as a humble fishing shack. Designer David Cafiero embraced the nautical theme throughout the house, including in this pint-size galley kitchen, which was modeled after a ships cooking space.

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Like most busy New Yorkers, the resident of this Manhattan apartment doesnt have time to cook often, but that doesnt mean the kitchen plays second fiddle to the rest of the home. Instead Sarah Mendel and Risa Emen of Cochineal Design converted the space into a functional showpiece of its own, with bold marble and cabinets lacquered in Farrow & Balls sultry Preference Red. Bonus: Its the perfect nook for displaying the clients collection of ceramics.

Just because you have a miniature cooking space doesnt mean you need to forgo areas to prep and dine. The trick is to think small, as with this diminutive kitchen island in an apartment designed by Nicholas Obeid. With vintage stools tucked beneath and a pair of Allied Maker pendants hung above, this vignette has all the impact of its sprawling suburban cousins.

Anna Fixsen, Deputy Digital Editor at ELLE DECOR, focuses on how to share the best of the design world through in-depth reportage and online storytelling. Prior to joining the staff, she has held positions at Architectural Digest, Metropolis, and Architectural Record magazines. elledecor.com

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When my daughter and son-in-law bought their first home together two years ago, the young couple had three dreams: a new kitchen, a nicer bathroom and a baby.

Last month they got all three.

Except for the outdated kitchen and tired main bath, the 15-year-old Craftsman-style house had everything Paige and Adam wanted for what they hoped would be their growing family great location, good schools and enough bedrooms. They decided they would either learn to live with the homes shortcomings, remodel, or, if those plans failed, eventually move.

The worst part of the home was the shower, which Paige, who gets her patience from her mother, wanted to replace the second she moved in. My college dorm had a better shower, I remember her saying on day one. Indeed, the small cubicle smelled like a mushroom farm, had a calcified door and would have fit right in at a campground.

How quickly could they fix that? The answer came two years later.

From that first day, Paige heard from not just me, whose opinion ranks just below her neighbor cats, but also from an interior designer and a contractor, that if they wanted to replace the shower they would need to replace the adjoining bathtub. If they replaced the bathtub, they would need to replace the floor and might as well update the vanity.

Anyone who has ever remodeled knows how a small change leads to a big change which leads to a total gut, which bleeds into at least one more room.

See, even if they did remodel the whole bath, in the Denver area where they live, between the labor shortage and the building boom, most contractors would not want a job that small, though the project did not seem small to them.

If they remodeled the kitchen, too, then they had a better shot at attracting a contractor, and they would save money because the trades carpenters, electricians, plumbers and tilers could do both jobs at once. In other words, do it all or not at all.

Welcome to the world of home remodeling.

Disheartened, Paige and Adam pressed pause. They lived in and with the house as it was and continued to imagine what having a nice shower and upgraded kitchen might be like.

That was not wasted time. Over the next two years, they envisioned what they really wanted in these rooms. They separated the must-haves (an eat-in kitchen with room for counter stools and a gas cooktop) from the nice-to haves (more counter space). They created a Pinterest board. They dreamed. They planned. They got pregnant. They hired a designer.

After a discovery call to get a sense of the projects scope, time frame and budget, interior designer Kate Clapp, owner of Kate Saige Interiors, met with Paige and Adam at their home. She shared her ideas and assured them they could get what they wanted. Knowing that Clapp works on many high-end projects, Paige and Adam made clear that this was a starter home and they had a finite budget.

She got it, Paige said. The decision to move forward was easy. By this point, we were just so happy that someone knew what we wanted and had a hand on the wheel, especially with a baby on the way.

I appreciated that they trusted me and the process, Clapp said. Not every client can do that, but its important.

Clapp replaced the door between the primary bedroom and bath with a classic arch, then added a larger glass shower featuring Spanish ivory subway tile, a soaker undermount tub surrounded by a quartz deck and an updated vanity with the same quartz countertop over cabinets repainted in Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige. The remodeled bathroom also has slate plank flooring and new light fixtures, mirrors, faucets and sinks. (Ill share the kitchen improvements next week.)

The change, in Adams word, was existential.

Marni Jameson: Bringing home baby not like how I remember it

It all started because of the shower, Paige said, shaking her head over the odyssey as she sat in her new kitchen holding her newborn. At first, I just wanted to replace the shower glass. Ive since learned to be cautious of what you think are simple fixes. Theyre not so simple. They unravel.

Heres what else they learned:

Join me next week to find out which came first the baby or the finished kitchen and more lessons learned.

Marni Jameson is the author of seven books including the newly released Rightsize Today to Create Your Best Life Tomorrow, What to Do With Everything You Own to Leave the Legacy You Want, and Downsizing the Family Home. You may reach her at marni@marnijameson.com.

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Wallpaper has made a major comeback lately, so consider using it to update your kitchen with a fresh color and pattern. The best part about the trend is there are options for every budget and skill level, from easy peel-and-stick versions to personalized paintable wallpaper.

If youve been thinking about trying wallpaper, the kitchen is a great place to start. Thanks to appliances and upper cabinets, many have minimal open wall space, so you can get creative and make a style splash. Find inspiration among these kitchen wallpaper ideas and have fun dressing up your own space with this simple addition.

Carson Downing

If the wall above your home coffee bar is blank, fill it with an unexpected patterned wallpaper. This colorful one is a modern take on the iconic Chinoiserie print and will undoubtedly make you smile as you brew your morning cup.

Anne D. Schlechter

Make a major statement in a small kitchen by applying wallpaper that coincides with your backsplash. Keep them close in color and pattern size so they blend well together as these green and white patterns do. A beautiful botanical pattern lines the walls, while geometric-shaped tiles can be spotted between the counter and cabinets.

Werner Straube

If your aesthetic preference is more simplistic, opt for a neutral-toned wallpaper color, such as this one with a hexagon motif, that blends in with the rest of your kitchen yet still adds a delightful touch by way of an accent wall.

Ann VanderWiel Wilde

Your kitchen cabinets dont have to be see-through to enjoy the power of wallpaper. Anytime you open one to set the table, youll be greeted with a sweet sight. Choose a pattern you dont usually see for wallpaper, like this marble style, and opt for a peel-and-stick version for a more accessible application.

Werner Straube

This romantic gray kitchen wallpaper, an unexpected design detail, creates an expensive baroque look for less. The shapely swirled pattern, which resembles marble from a distance, echoes the flourishes in the room's chandelier, wall sconces, and curved quartzite backsplash. Crown molding distinguishes the kitchen borders.

Jay Wilde

Your kitchen may have an accent wall that serves as storage and seating. Update it with wallpaper featuring an oversized floral pattern in a soft watercolor palette. Its subtle enough not to overwhelm the space but still packs a powerful design punch.

Frances Janisch

Like a coffee bar, breakfast nooks are ideal for infusing a bit of whimsy with wallpaper while also designating it as its own area of the kitchen. Here, a tan Chinoiserie print is waiting to greet whoever sits to enjoy a meal at the banquette below.

Helen Norman

Are you still in your Barbiecore era? We dont blame you! Stick to a pale pink geometric-patterned wallpaper to infuse the color into the space and complement kitchen decor such as a pink-patterned rug, lined velvet dining chairs, and fresh-cut flowers.

KELLY MARSHALL

Theres something supremely timeless about black-and-white kitchens, but theres no reason you cant shake up tradition in yours. The floor-to-ceiling black-and-white trellis-like patterned wallpaper livens up this space with retro undertones.

JEFF HERR

This charcoal gray Chevron print paper is an unexpected and dramatic addition to any kitchen. If you choose dark-toned wallpaper with a textured look like this, keep the rest of the space minimal to avoid visually cluttering the room.

Edmund Barr

Conventionally seen in black, this blue version of damask-patterned wallpaper is refreshing when applied to a predominantly white kitchen. Similar to the red-patterned ceiling wallpaper we saw earlier, the motif matches the room's blue details, such as the decor, servingware, and bar stools.

David Tsay

Turn your entire kitchen into a work of art by applying funky, black-and-white abstract pattern paper throughout it. Bonus points if you pair it with pink or another uncommon color choice for cabinets.

Michael Partenio

A leaf motif wallpaper in shades of yellow brings even more cheer into an already bright room. This accent wall also highlights the kitchens charmingly rustic vaulted ceiling.

EDMUND BARR

The best way to design large, open kitchen layouts is to delegate sections to individual tasks. For example, if one corner of yours has a bar area, try wallpapering it to set it apart from the rest of the room. The soft-colored kaleidoscope-patterned paper seen here is understated yet will still draw attention from your party guests.

EDMUND BARR

Lay unique wallpaper on the inside of glass-front cabinets to create a striking yet subtle statement in your kitchen. The primarily black paper matches the glossy black cabinets, keeping it understated. However, the gold metal diamond shapes that lay over it make it a certified style standout.

Better Homes & Gardens

A pale blue and white mosaic-patterned wallpaper is the perfect addition to this soft-colored kitchen. It blends seamlessly with the blonde cabinets, ties together the darker blue pendant lights, and gives the right amount of visual interest as a backsplash.

Better Homes and Gardens

If youre a fan of French country decor, try out a fabulous pattern such as this one. This cream-colored paper adorned with an oversized blue motif appears as though its been painted on the walls. Feel free to use it in a traditional style or a French-inspired kitchen.

SarahAlba

Dont overlook the ceiling as a place to apply wallpaper in the kitchen, especially when there is little to no empty wall space. Here, a bold red and white patterned print on the ceiling ties in with the red kitchenware seen throughout the countertops and cabinets.

Kim Cornelison

With so many wallpaper options on the market today, choosing the perfect print can be tricky - unless you spot something as adorable as this peel-and-stick puppy pattern, which is a no-brainer. Bright yellow and white pop against the bottom half of the dark gray wall and give meaning to form and function.

Edmund Barr

Go bold with an all-over kitchen wallpaper idea and choose a design that blooms with a garden motif. Traditional white cabinetry, marble countertops, and open shelves prevent the bright blue backdrop from overwhelming visitors. A painted green island and playful fruit artwork pick up the colors of the floral pattern.

Edmund Barr

Continue the pattern of your kitchen wallpaper idea with coordinating artwork, accessories, and fabric for a cohesive design. The black and white kitchen wallpaper surrounding this space's cottage cabinetry continues in the cushion of a curved banquette and highlights oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Brown kitchen tiles on the floor bring a welcome neutral to the patterned space.

Robert Brinson

Shake up Shaker-style open cabinets with a pretty wallpaper backdrop or backsplash. Cut and measure your favorite design to fit the length of your cabinetry before installing the shelves. The rich espresso detail of this wallpaper increases the room's depth and emphasizes neutral dishware.

Tria Giovan

White countertops and kitchen cabinetry can quickly overwhelm a room and make it feel cold. Warm it up instantly with a high-contrast kitchen wallpaper idea surrounding the cabinets with inviting color. Small details, like gilded hardware, also elevate the look.

John Gruen

This kitchen wallpaper idea with a whimsical food theme adds charming detail to an otherwise neutral space. Apply it to a single accent wall, create kitchen borders, or wrap it around a butler's pantry for some hidden pizazz. The present-day print helps modernize this kitchen.

Werner Straube

Play up big scale in a small space to create energy in a room, making an impact without going overboard. In this space, a whimsical oversized zebra wallcovering drives the neutral palette in this fun and fresh wet bar area, while a big chandelier adds formality.

John Bessler

Just because you've featured color elsewhere in your space doesn't mean you have to play it safe on your walls. Upgrade from dull white paint to a shiny, metallic, modern kitchen wallpaper for a look that complements the sleek style of a back-painted glass backsplash. Neutral white cabinets prevent the color from taking over.

Anthony-Masterson

Make the area behind your island the focal point with vibrant florals. Buttery-yellow cabinets play off the rich red kitchen wallpaper and cool blue island in this historic home for an eclectic look in which each color stands out without clashing. A hardwood floor adds warmth.

Michael Partenio

Create a kitchen desk area that's both convenient and whimsical with a colorful wallpaper-covered bulletin board. Unlike wall tiles or paint, this kitchen wallpaper idea is easy to update. Look for discounted styles and change with the season; the easy revision won't fade and is simple to secure.

Show off exactly where you found inspiration for your kitchen design. Here, a Parisian ambiance comes from a vintage map applied with wallpaper paste and covered with polyurethane.

This idea works in other personal spaces, too. Try it for your next bathroom wallpaper, or bring it into the bedroom.

Sarah Dorio

Unite the past and present with modern kitchen wallpaper ideas. Here, a contemporary geometric design balances a retro pendant light and old-school vinyl bar stools. Pops of cherry red unite all of the kitchen colors.

Richard Johnson

Wallpaper isn't just for kitchen walls. Papering a nearby staircase with grasscloth wallpaper infuses an open kitchen plan with organic texture. The neutral backdrop allows custom woodwork and little touches of color to shine.

Werner Straube

Kitchen wallpaper with a sophisticated Moroccan pattern adds visual interest to this monochromatic butler's pantry. The fresh stencil helps modernize a soapstone countertop and backsplash with authentic period charm.

Philip Harvey

Pass up the geometry of tile or panelinggo for a fluid or organic look with a patterned wallpaper backsplash. In this contemporary kitchen, the damask design of the paper brings sinuous elegance to the hard edges of stainless steel and lacquered cabinets. Add a panel of clear tempered glass over the wallpaper for extra durability.

Edmund Barr

Glass front door cabinets are a stunning way to display some of your most beloved dishes, servingware, and glasses. But if you want to spruce yours up, try applying a green and white lattice wallpaper to the inside and watch your pieces really pop.

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Anybody who has ever thrown a party in an older NoVA split-level home knows the challenges. It can seem as though theres never enough prep space in the tiny kitchen and never enough room for people to gather.

To make their Falls Church home a better gathering place, Jeff and Cadence Weber opted to renovate their kitchen. Working with Fairfax-based Design Pro Remodeling, designer Susan Sutter changed the flow by taking down living room and dining room walls. As people come up the stairs to the main floor, they now see a large kitchen island anchoring the space, and thats where amateur chef Jeff spends time preparing food and drinks for parties.

When hes in there cooking or mixing drinks, what have you, hes not hidden behind walls, so tearing down those walls really allows them to be more involved in their entertaining and with their guests, says Sutter, owner and principal designer at Susan Sutter Interiors.

Honestly, the island has been the biggest change because its given us some additional storage capacity for things, as well as just having a space for us to be able to lay things out, says Jeff. It is sort of like a common landing area where we can serve things. We can have that be where things are prepped and then provided, and then its wide open to the rest of the room.

The island, Kemper Marimac Narrow Rail cabinetry in a maritime blue, is topped with Calacatta Laza quartz and complements perimeter cabinets in morel. One side has a Zephyr French-door wine and beverage cooler while the other has a rollout tray for the amateur mixologists necessities. They no longer store everything on a bar cart that rattles as people walk by.

One of my favorite things is my tiki cabinet, which is an entire cabinet in the island allocated to my collection of rums and my collection of liqueurs that are used for drinks, says Jeff, whose bevy of booze tops 30 bottles. You pull out the drawer and its kind of like, Wow, look at how organized it is and where everything is, and that makes me very happy.

Jeff loves to cook. New appliances include a 36-inch Monogram induction cooktop with a 42-inch range hood, a GE convection wall oven, and a GE built-in microwaveconvection oven, which comes in handy when foods require different baking times and temperatures. The wider cooktop allows him to prepare more foods at the same time or to use larger pans.

His spices and cooking oils also have a dedicated cabinet. Im able to pull that out and select right away without having to rearrange things without having to hunt and search, says Jeff. Previously, we maybe had to take a bunch of stuff out just to be able to get to what I wanted to use.

Cadence says with the open floor plan, they worried about exposing the kitchen to guests. Their holiday party typically draws more than 70 people. How messy will it look if people are over? Because, of course, theres the chaos of entertaining on top of the fun. The big sink for me was something I was really keen on because it enabled us to have a spot to hide stuff, Cadence says.

A 45-inch Ruvati workstation sink, which sits below an enlarged pass-through window that opens to an adjoining deck, allows for easy cleanup. The width really does allow you to do multiple things, says Sutter. You can have dishes drying and be chopping and slicing and dicing, and you can use it as an ice trough. If youre having a party, you could fill it up with ice from the pellet icemaker and have drinks and bottles in there for service.

A 15-inch high-capacity GE nugget ice maker, something Sutter suggested and the two questioned because of hefty price tag, turned out to be a time saver. They no longer need to make ice a week ahead of a party, worry about running out of it, or require a Lewis bag to crush ice for exotic drinks. That was really probably the No. 1 splurge, says Jeff. But that was just something where I was thinking, If were going to be going through doing this, I would love to be able to have what is effectively an endless supply of ice.

The renovation gave the kitchen better storage. Cadence says she no longer plays Tetris to put things away. For example, she was horrified when they finally rounded up their tea bags. They were so shoved in so many different places, she says, adding that all tea supplies and mugs are now organized. Its all very close to where we have the kettle tucked away. Its really nice to have all of that together.

Small appliances and other items no longer clutter countertops. Previously, all of our cooking utensils were in a jar on the countertop because putting them away somewhere would have been such a nightmare to get them back out. Its just nice that we have all that space to keep everything hidden, but very, very open and accessible, she says.

Seeing a bunch of things out kind of adds stress to us, Jeff says. So, we like it being open and clear and clean.

With a little less stress, the parties are more fun. Cadence says, Everyone is saying, Oh my gosh, your whole upstairs looks so much bigger than it did before.

Feature image by Markus Melborn MW Concepts

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Stooping, crouching, or reaching deep shouldn't be the way you interact with your kitchen, which is why swapping out your bottom cupboards for drawers could be the answer to some of your storage problems. If you like the idea of using drawers to supplement lower cabinets, it's important to consider all the variables. Cost is, of course, at the forefront, but so is space.

Price-wise, you can expect to pay between $70 and $200 an hour for labor, according toAngi, but up to a few thousand to cover the full replacement. New cabinets with drawers don't cost the same as a cabinet with doors for a fully assembled piece: The most basic designs retail for about $320 for a model with drawers atLowe'sversus around $410 for a similarly sized model with doors fromLowe's. A larger, three-drawer piece fromLowe'scosts about $840, while a similarly sized model with doors fromLowe'sis cheaper, costing about $560.

Materials, color, texture, and the number of drawers alter the overall cost. Standard installations usually include a shallow top drawer and two deeper bottom units. The top is great for cutlery or cooking utensils, while the larger ones can hold anything from plates and dishware to pots and pans. Drawers also complement your top units, especially if you have open shelving. They look cleaner and provide a uniform sense of symmetry, since their lines and those of the shelves all run horizontally.

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Referencing the kitchen makeover the couple completed in Season 5, Episode 6 of "Fixer to Fabulous" on her blog, Jenny explains that the layout wasn't working for the way the family wanted to use the space. She says, "Their original kitchen, while spacious, had low-hanging cabinets, small appliances, and an oddly placed island. We gutted the area and used the space more efficiently to give them a beautiful chef's kitchen."

Jenny always advocates that a home should work for a family in the season that they're in, which could mean making a kitchen more family-friendly, better suited for entertaining or creating more space for meal prep. Knocking down walls, moving windows, and re-jigging the layout of a home can be a lot of work, but it's hands-down going to make the biggest impact on any kitchen, especially if your current space isn't working for you. If the thought of getting busy with a sledgehammer sends you running for the hills, alter your kitchen layout by reconfiguring the cabinet floorplan, and consider the addition of an island or peninsula for more storage and countertop space. Freestanding islands like this one from Wayfair are a stylish and functional choice if a full kitchen renovation isn't on the cards.

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1 Hack My Home

Hack My Home is all about maximizing functionality within a house's footprint. The Emmy-nominated show stars Mikel Welch, who handles the design; Brooks Atwood, who is in charge of innovation; Ati Williams, who focuses on construction; and Jessica Banks, who leads engineering. Together, the expert team turns overcrowded and underused spaces into hard-working interiors.

Where to watch: Netflix

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This docuseries stars Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent (Queer Eye's new cast member) as the designers and married dads of two renovate family homes in and around New York City. They help clients choose what items in their home to keep, repurpose, donate, or toss. Then, they renovate the home and reincorporate those items into it. The resulting design portrays the familys style more thoughtfully.

Where to watch: Max, HGTV

Millions of viewers tuned into ABCs Extreme Makeover: Home Edition with host Ty Pennington for more than a decade. Although the final episode aired in 2012, the shows nine-season run cemented it as an iconic home makeover production. In the series, entire houses are renovated by designers and experts in just seven days.

Where to watch: Netflix (30 episodes), Hulu (seasons 35)

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Tiny home living has only increased in popularity over the past decade, and Van Go puts a design spin on the nomadic lifestyle. Host Brett Lewis renovates sprinter vans to bring all the comforts of home along, no matter where you're parked.

Where to watch: Max

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Celebrity interior designer Leanne Ford is joined by her husband, Erik Allen Ford, in this show that brings Leanne's signature effortless style to historic homes in rural Pennsylvania.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Following her success as the cohost of Flip or Flop, Christina Hall is back and bringing her signature SoCal style to the homes she renovates and designs as part of her docuseries. Binge the current seasons to prepare for 2024's new episodes. If you like what you see, consider also watching her Tennessee-based show Christina in the Country.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Hosted by Erin and Ben Napier, Home Town follows the couple as they spread their shared love of Southern culture and revitalize historic properties in their actual hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

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It's a familiar tropethe wife runs the designing, the husband manages the constructionbut no one does it better than Chip and Joanna Gaines. The couple helps families choose a fixer-upper home, then fix it up in Joanna's signature farmhouse style. Would we even know the term shiplap if Jo hadn't taught us? Since the Gaines started Magnolia Network, they've also done a few Fixer Upper spinoffs. Most notably, they starred in Fixer Upper: The Hotel. (And if you want to know what the hotel is like IRL, we have everything you need to know about it here.)

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Twin brothers Drew (the real estate expert) and Jonathan (the contractor) Scott help families find and renovate homes that are need in of a little TLC on this massively successful show. Part of the success lies in watching their 3D visions come to life; the other part is all in the rapport of these siblings.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

Love It or List It has been on the air in Canada and the U.S. for more than a decade, and it's easy to see why. Hosted by Hilary Farr and David Visentin, it consists of every single one of the features that make other renovation shows great: couples with unrealistic expectations, plenty of torn-down walls, and questions about whether homeowners should stay in their flipped homes. While Farr announced her exit from the show in 2023, you can still enjoy the 19 seasons she's in.

Where to watch: HGTV, Max

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In The Bachelorette alum and general contractor Tyler Cameron's home renovation show, the reality star follows his dreams as he starts his own construction company in his hometown of Jupiter, Florida. With house-flipping expert Robb Ritch and Miami-based interior designer Jessica Quintero, he renovates homes in the area and tackles other exciting projects like vacation rental properties.

Where to watch: Prime Video

If you're looking for a home improvement show that's easy to watch and has a single season, look no further than Designing Miami. The show follows Miami-based designers Eilyn Jimenez, founder and creative director of Sire Design, and Raymond Jimenez, founder and creative director of RAYMOND NICOLAS design house. Yes, that means the husband-and-wife duo operates competing businesses in the design world.

Where to watch: Netflix

Marie Kondo is not tearing down walls with a sledgehammer on this showunless you count emotional walls. The best-selling author's smash Netflix hit series follows her as she helps people organize and pare down their possessions, a surprisingly poignant experience for everyone involved (including viewers).

Where to watch: Netflix

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Launched in fall 2020, Dream Home Makeover follows the projects of Studio McGee's Shea and Sid McGee. Expect cozy textures, chic color palettes, and Shea's signature, timeless styling across the show's four seasons.

Where to watch: Netflix

Unlike many other shows on this list, where the goal is to rip apart old houses to make them look modern, Rehab Addict is all about restoring old homes to preserve their special architecture. Host Nicole Curtis sticks with just a few houses in the midwest per season so viewers can really appreciate the journey and effort that go into each project.

Where to watch: Netflix

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Kori Thompson, also known as her Instagram handle @thompsonscottage, posted a reel showing the sleek "after" shot of her madeover kitchen. In the caption, she wrote that while she would still love to have a Wolf range some day, the $22,000 one she had her eye on simply was not in her budget at the moment. Instead, she bought two Caf ranges and set them side-by-side to create the look of a 60" oven.

Thompsons kitchen.

This apparently controversial solve wasn't even Thompson's first option. She writes in her caption that she took an Internet deep dive into researching other brands that could give her the range size she desired at a slightly lesser price, but the options she found were not worth the still-exorbitant price tags. In the end, she decided to do what was right for her budget and her family and go with this double appliance option.

However, this was such a divisive idea that Thompson had to turn her account to private due to the backlash she received in the comment section for her reel. Thompson's comments were filled with a variety of responses, some more positive than others. Several people empathized with her, with one writing, "Love that you did this. Wish I would have saved the money I spent on my 60" Thermador range. It's been broken four times in the last 5 years. Thermador has replaced every part." Another commenter added, "Looks like you smartly chose the option that actually leaves you money to [buy] food to put on/in it."

More negative takes did pop up here and there, mostly revolving around the idea that a Wolf range simply would've looked betterat least in the eye of the Instagram beholder. "It works and fits your needs for sure. But it's no comparison to a 60" Wolfe range and you know it. " one person wrote.

Thompson never said her kitchen fix looked better than the Wolfshe simply wanted to spend less on her renovation, and she made sure the negative Nellies knew that before setting her account private. She added in the comments: "For everyone who thinks I should've just gotten the wolf and spent the extra money- go ahead and donate through Venmo! I will happily take all donations since you feel so strongly I made the wrong choice!" Well said! And it sounds to us like she had 15,000 reasons to make the decision she did!

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ABOUT THIS BEFORE & AFTER

HOME TYPE: Historic Home

PROJECT TYPE: Kitchen

STYLE: Mid-Century Modern, Minimal, Modern

SKILL LEVEL: DIY

RENTAL FRIENDLY: No

When Joel and Sarah Blumer initially moved into their colorful now-mid-century modern Pittsburgh home, the pair knew the space needed work to fit their growing familys tastes and lifestyle. One of the rooms that desperately needed a makeover most was the kitchen.

This might be controversial, but to be completely honest, there was not a single thing that I liked about the late 80s farmhouse kitchen flip that the previous owners had done, Sarah says. Where some will see the before photos and say it looked charming, I thought it was dated and aggressively not our style at all.

Intending to cook more homemade dinners and ditch their go-to frozen Trader Joes meals, the couple agreed that the kitchen would need to be entirely reimagined. Here are some ways Sarah described the original room: Lighting: horrible; tile floors: hideous and uncomfortable; the island: small and awkward; the tile countertops: loathsome. Clearly, it was time for a change.

Sarah and Joel set their budget at $50,000 and decided to tackle the project themselves. One of the more challenging parts was the demolition they wanted to donate their kitchen cabinets, so they had to be gentle when removing them. During the renovation, Sarah took their kids to Texas to stay with family, but on the morning that she left, they first had to carry a 300-pound ceramic sink outside.

Once the kitchen was a blank canvas, Joel assembled the kitchen cabinets himself. Im pretty sure my puzzle-loving engineer husband thoroughly enjoyed putting all the pieces together before installing them, Sarah said. Leveling the cabinets for the island was one of the most difficult but rewarding tasks.

It was a labor of love, but the kitchen was finally ready to enjoy. Luckily, Sarah loves every single thing included in the new space, which includes modern aesthetics and colors like black, walnut, and Carrara quartz countertops. They noted their culinary skills have gotten better since the renovation, too!

Ive learned to make focaccia, and Joel is now an expert at serving up delicious smash burgers with Parmesan truffle fries, Sarah says. Everybody wins! Im regularly pinching myself when I see this total dream kitchen in my own home.

If youre intrigued by the kitchen renovation, youll likely be excited to hear that its not the only transformed room in their home. To explore more of their gorgeous home, visit the full house tour on Apartment Therapy.

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If you're looking to remodel your kitchen or bath this year, there are many companies to choose from to guide you through the process. One Utah family-owned company led by three brothers offers nearly 50 years of combined experience.

"We've always been a family business, even back in 1976 before we were called Bedrock Quartz," said Alan Jorgensen, CEO. "Ever since we were young enough to help, our dad had us working on jobs and perfecting our countertop fabrication and installation skills."

Today the Jorgensen brothers run one of the largest stone fabrication companies in Utah, with over 160 employees and the investment in technology and capacity to install, on average, 30 kitchens per day. What the company is really known for, however, is its service.

"At Bedrock Quartz, we are customer obsessed," said Eric Jorgensen, president of operations. "We've designed our company to provide unmatched customer care. Our stone technicians are on-time, friendly, and professional, which has earned us over a thousand five-star reviews on multiple independent review sites. And if it's speed you want, we offer a seven-day turnaround from template to installation."

You won't have to travel far to find a Bedrock Quartz showroom, where you can see beautiful countertop and tile options in person. "Last year, we opened two new showrooms in Murray and Spanish Fork in addition to our West Jordan, Layton, Pleasant Grove, and St. George locations to better serve our customers," said Steve Jorgensen, production channel manager. "And our Park City location will be opening soon."

Bedrock Quartz provides high quality products, made by in-house teams and delivered through a smooth, on-time and accurate installation process. And countertops aren't the only thing Bedrock Quartz provides. "We are a one-stop shop, offering sinks, faucets, backsplashes, plumbing, tear outs, and wall and floor tile," Jorgensen said.

If you want 2024 to be a time for self-improvement, new beginnings and positive changes remodeling your kitchen aligns perfectly with those ideals, allowing you to create a space that reflects your style and family life. Studies show that kitchen and bath improvements are the best investment a homeowner can make in maximizing home value.

Choose a Utah-based, family-owned company you can trust to guide you in that process. Bedrock Quartz employees are your friends and neighbors who will ensure your remodel goes as smoothly as possible.

"We hope the thousands of positive reviews speak to the quality of our work," added Alan Jorgensen. "We strive for excellence in customers' experience, from the first showroom visit to the installation. We want our customers to be thrilled."

As you embark on this transformative journey, remember that a revitalized kitchen improves daily life, and creates a space for your family to gather and make memories that will last forever.

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