Hannah Tyler Designs

One of the first things you notice when you walk into the kitchen is thecabinetry.

If a remodel isn’t in the budget, thenpaint your cabinetsinstead.

It’s lacking in color and personality, though.

A kitchen with soft gray cabinets and black granite countertop

Hannah Tyler Designs

The geometric, bubblegum pink tile backsplash paired with the cabinets adds a cool,retrofeel.

After: Contrasting Cabinets

Stephanie redesigned her kitchen into anall-white kitchenwith a twist.

To bring in some contrast, she incorporated stained wood cabinets with refreshing bright white ones.

A basement bar area before remodeling

Casa Watkins Living

A wood island replaces the bulky dining table that was previously taking up half the kitchen.

Before: Dysfunctional Kitchen

Theoutdated wood cabinetsmake this dysfunctional kitchen shape feel even more cramped and cluttered.

The U-shaped cabinets don’t offer a nice flow for a functional space like a kitchen.

A cheerful yellow basement area area

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It needed a new redesign and color palette.

Extending the bottom cabinets meant they could add more windows for extra natural light.

Even with all the natural light in her home, her kitchen felt dark and confined.

A midcentury modern style kitchen

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The white cabinetry paired with the black backsplash and countertops blend beautifully with the natural wood accents.

But, thetraditional backsplashand dark wood cabinetry need a serious refresh.

Now, the kitchen has the perfect mix of style and functionality.

A mint green and pink kitchen

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The kitchen needed new cabinets and a new color palette for a more contemporary look.

This means that going a bit darker with the cabinets and countertops won’t make the space feel cramped.

Instead, it adds dimension and texture.

A builder grade kitchen before a remodel

Casa Watkins Living

This was an issue forUrsula Carmonawhen she found a family of mice living in them.

The cabinets had to go, and this was her opportunity to change up the look.

Her personal aesthetic features lighter, brighter colors that are warm and welcoming.

An open, inviting kitchen area

Casa Watkins Living

The light wood accents complete the sunny, bright look.

Bright white cabinets open up the space by reflecting natural light from the windows.

With the high ceiling, the black cabinetry adds a dramatic effect without feeling too loud or busy.

An outdated kitchen

Finding Lovely

The kitchen needed a bright upgrade.

But, the space feels small and cramped.

The natural wood ceiling beams are carried through to the kitchen island for a cohesive look.

A small kitchen with white cabinets and a green island

Finding Lovely

The kitchen needed some serious TLC.

The combination of open shelving and large cabinets brings interest to the all-white space.

DesignerAjai Guyotwanted to not only bring design into her kitchen area, but functionality and durability.

A dark, outdated kitchen

Hannah Tyler Designs

DesignerRebecca Rollinsincorporated bright white cabinetry that’s a good anchor for the stunning blue island and gold accents.

Before: All-White Bar

This all-white kitchen bar area lacked color and personality.

An kitchen with black cabinets and plenty of natural light

Hannah Tyler Designs

A traditional kitchen with dark wood cabinets and black countertops

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A kitchen with white cabinets and natural wood island

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A traditional style kitchen

Rebecca Rollins

An all white kitchen

Rebecca Rollins

White pegboard kitchen cabinets

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An orange kitchen

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An outdated kitchen with builder grade cabinets

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A cozy kitchen with light sage green cabinets

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An outdated kitchen that needs to be gutted

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A large kitchen with outdated cabinets

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A kitchen with white upper cabinets and blue lower cabinets

Home Made by Carmona

A kitchen with a large island and white cabinetry

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A kitchen with white cabinets and a pink tile island

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An outdated kitchen with yellow cabinets

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A white galley kitchen

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An outdated kitchen with wood cabinetry

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A kitchen with black cabinetry

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A kitchen with dark green cabinets

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A colorful kitchen with a blue and green palette

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A traditional kitchen with white cabinets

Rebecca Rollins

A kitchen with natural elements

Rebecca Rollins

An outdated white kitchen

Hannah Tyler Designs

An all white kitchen

Hannah Tyler Designs

A builder grade kitchen before a remodel

Ajai Guyot

A kitchen with black cabinets

Ajai Guyot

A large, traditional kitchen

Rebecca Rollins

A kitchen with white cabinets and a blue kitchen island

Rebecca Rollins

An all-white bar area

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A bar area with rainbow shelving and cabinets

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