Kitchen

It only cost $400.

It’s very nostalgic.

The kitchen "had all the character but needed some depth,” the renter says.

I couldn’t believe it!

The pattern play is everything.

I literally thought it was peel-and-stick wallpaper.

“I was excited to bring this kitchen up to code and bring it life and a personality,” the DIYer says.

The homeowner wanted to minimize waste in her kitchen transformation.

Upgrading the cabinets made a huge difference.

I employed a few low-lift changes that made all the difference in the snug-but-functional cook space.

The transformation cost under $500, and it feels like “a little jewel box” now.

TikTok commenters are divided.

You've got to see the dazzling herringbone backsplash!

Say goodbye to countertop appliances for good.

It looks completely different — for under $5,000.

You’re probably already struggling with this tough choice.

“I’m pretty sure this kitchen hasn’t seen an update since Beyoncé went solo,” the homeowner says.

They even discovered a whole new doorway hidden in the walls.

The home was formerly used as a college rental, so the kitchen had “dingy” and “grubby” vibes going in.

It hadn't been updated since the 1940s!

There's a design feature inspired by the London Tube.

Number 2 might surprise you.

And it’s storage-packed with 22 drawers!

“I learned a lot about colors and textures [and] how to make smaller areas feel bigger,” the homeowner says.

The homeowners had just one request: Bring on the color.

Food storage, but make it chic.

“The whole kitchen is now a statement piece that is also fun and very functional,” the apartment owner says.

The “dated and boring” kitchen gets an airy and beachy vibe.

It’s the perfect balance of spacious and cozy.

The kitchen wasn’t expanded, but the space is now used in a much smarter way.

“I loved the concrete floors, 13-foot-high ceilings … and that it was a pretty neutral canvas to work with,” the renter says. “I did not love all the gray and the super-white walls.”

Goodbye, peeling floors.

See how I gave my 35-square-foot studio kitchen a makeover.

The "after" is so colorful.

The new layout allows for more prep surfaces and for bar seating.

See the full cost breakdown.

The "after" has completely stunning countertops.