15 Best Kitchen Remodel Ideas - Before & After Photos

Updated on: January 10, 2022

One layout, two entirely different looks! This kitchen by Cabinets.com designer Amy proves a little bit of renovation can go a long way in a home with a locked-in floor plan. The dated cabinetry was replaced with modern Shaker-style cabinets, paired with a white subway tile backsplash. Working with limited space? Work with one of our expert designers today to maximize your kitchen’s existing footprint.

This Florida bungalow’s big kitchen remodel added both space and color to a small area. A wall was removed to allow plenty of room for entertaining around the new island, complete with dine-in options. A pop of color was added using Shaker II cabinets in a Haze, a blue-green tone perfect for small spaces without overwhelming them.

This midcentury modern kitchen update by Cabinets.com designer Jessica features frameless Colonial II cabinets in Bright White and Natural throughout the space. The client had a specific look in mind, finding inspirational pictures with similar color palettes. Jessica guided her on the appropriate moldings to maintain the simplistic style, while working in abundant storage via drawers to make up for fewer upper cabinets. Love the look of midcentury modern but lean neutral? Consider using a Shaker-style door that can dress the part with the help of backsplash and hardware. Order a sample today!

From dated to dazzling! Cabinets.com designer Suzanne replaced this home’s original stained cabinetry with a sleek Shaker door in Bright White, and extended the perimeter cabinets to the entire length of the wall. The home’s tall ceilings were utilized to maximize space with stacked cabinets, and a stunning wood hood and bold waterfall island were added to make the ultimate statement in style.

This builder basic kitchen transformed into anything but by Cabinets.com designer Jessica. In the original design, a small island set at an angle wasted space and offered little storage or seating, while short cabinets did not take advantage of the ceiling height in the room. A new Naval island was rotated and expanded with plenty of storage and seating options, and stacked Willow Gray cabinets adorn the perimeter. A classic farmhouse sink and mullion glass cabinets with crown molding add unmistakable charm to this kitchen update. Having trouble with your challenging floorplan? Our design team is ready to help!

From builder grade to Brushed Gray Glaze. This kitchen remodel by Cabinets.com designer Candace features our Hawthorne cabinetry in Bright White with a subtle brushed gray glaze. Our one-of-a-kind brushed glaze is a hand-applied glaze that leaves visible brush strokes atop the painted finish below to add dimension with a subtle aged, vintage feel. While the kitchen’s perimeter floor plan was preserved, the peninsula was removed, and a makeshift island was transformed into a storage paradise-- with comfortable seating on two sides!

A tale as old as time: dark stained cabinets awkwardly enclosed this space, leaving the home in desperate need for a kitchen update. With a wave of the mouse and a couple of clicks (…and a few other steps), this space transformed into a Bright White beauty! Featuring a clean subway tile backsplash and charming glass inserts, this Shaker kitchen with stacked cabinets offers an abundance of storage and seating options. Remember, it all starts with a click… get started on your kitchen design now!

This incredible kitchen remodel by Cabinets.com designer Cally brought new life to old bones with the help of our Belleair Bright White and Ebony cabinetry. The homeowners wanted a transitional look that tied in the traditional moldings and features of the 1940s home, but also give an updated, modern feel. They achieved this by using our Belleair door style, glass doors, and adding a new, big window that looks out to the pool and brings in tons of natural light.

This Colonial-style home switched out dated cabinetry for stacked white Shaker cabinets- a perfect fit to coincide with the original character of the home, and make the most of the tall ceilings. The wood floors, butcher block countertops, apron sink and a few mullion glass doors also kept true to the character. The original appliance layout was all crammed in the corner, and the wall dividing the kitchen to the dining gave no space for entertaining. The homeowner was open to relocating the appliances to get a better flow and to work in a peninsula for seating.

This Idaho kitchen update features our Shaker II Bright White and Slate cabinets: the homeowner wanted to use a darker stain, but keep the space bright and airy. The best part of this remodel? Cabinets.com designer Suzanne nimbly turned a challenging low window into an office space for multitaskers. Stuck between several finishes for your remodel? Order samples today!

This WOW-worthy transformation proves a small facelift goes a long way in a kitchen remodel! Cabinets.com designer Candice used white Shaker cabinets to create additional storage with stacked cabinets. Keeping with the theme, straight stacked crown molding brings the cabinetry to the ceiling in a modern style- and pairs perfectly with the sleek hardware.

Pretty in Pecan! This glow-up by Cabinets.com designer Cally utilizes the same footprint but incorporates an island AND more functional storage to offer this client their dream kitchen... without breaking the bank.

While many homeowners are trading in their wood-toned cabinets for white, this kitchen went the opposite direction. The dated cabinets were replaced with sleek European style Slab, glamorous gold pulls and a stunning waterfall island. The subtle black picket backsplash provides a picture-perfect backdrop, highlighting the cabinetry and not competing with it. Feeling inspired? Order the first piece of your new kitchen now!

Closed off and painfully outdated, this California kitchen needed a remodel that opened the space, offered plenty of storage, and flowed with the rest of the home. Using our Bronson door style in Bright White, the space now has no shortage of small details that make a BIG impact: decorative doors, dentil molding, and fluted fillers to match the living room’s fireplace mantle.