Kitchen design before and after

The pandemic had a massive impact on the way we see our lives and many of us had to make the shift to working or schooling remotely. Constantly sitting at the same desk or looking at the same wall can leave us feeling sick and tired. No wonder that so many people had the irresistible desire to tear everything down and re-do their living spaces out of sheer boredom.

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The pandemic had a massive impact on the way we see our lives and many of us had to make the shift to working or schooling remotely. Constantly sitting at the same desk or looking at the same wall can leave us feeling sick and tired. No wonder that so many people had the irresistible desire to tear everything down and re-do their living spaces out of sheer boredom.

Is it just me or are you hungry now too?

This 1954 colonial home had a small, outdated kitchen that no longer served the needs of this growing family. The focal point of this new kitchen are two oversized islands, one for food prep and clean up, the other for sitting, eating, homework, and just a place to hang out as a family. The two islands are finished in a dramatic “Battleship” gray that offers a visual contrast to the custom “Elemental White” painted perimeter cabinetry.

Before and After: A $250 update perks up this drab 1980s kitchen. #kitchenmakeover #kitchendecor #kitchenideas #80s #makeover #homeprojects #homeupgrades

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One of the questions I get asked SO many times is "where did you get your kitchen from?" followed by "would you recommend them?". If you didn't already know, our kitchen is from DIY-Kitchens and the answer is YES, I would definitely recommend them. And I thought I would write an in-depth DIY-Kitchens review as

Our home renovation is finally complete! Here's a look at our home renovation before and after and how it all changed from start to finish! Finishes and paint sources at are the end of the post!