Bright Kitchen Remodel Before and After

If you follow along on Instagram, you might have seen our kitchen remodel progress. Because it was more of an ongoing project there was never a really big reveal. However, I still like to look at our kitchen remodel before and after to see how far it has come!

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Kitchen Before

The kitchen was part of the overall house remodel of our main floor which we started immediately when we purchased this home. First, we tackled new hardwood floors, repainting all of the walls, removing some unnecessary pony walls and replacing mismatched trim.

In the kitchen, we really started from scratch. Unfortunately, because of the condition of most items, there wasn’t much left to salvage. My main goal was to create as much space and light as possible in this narrow galley.

Kitchen After

Next, we ripped out the cabinets and started fresh. On one wall we created open shelving (read my guide on How to Make Wood Shelves) which added a lot of space, openness, and interest.

We also removed the soffits (those little boxes above cabinets and above the bar, we created a much more open and spacious feeling. Additionally, this allowed us to go for taller cabinets on the opposite wall and more storage.

For the backsplash, I used white subway tile from countertop to ceiling. I chose a longer 4″ x 16″ tile which created height, interest, and wasn’t too busy for a small space.

We replaced all of the outdated appliances with matching models to make the small space feel cohesive and bright.

This kitchen was transformed on a budget and is far from perfect, but I am so proud of what we accomplished in this space. Let me know what you think of our kitchen remodel before and after!