• Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, gray countertops, blue tile backsplash, and white cabinetry.
  • Modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, white cabinets, black countertops, and gray tile flooring. Features a refrigerator, dishwasher, and a side window, with a wall clock above the doorway.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark countertops, and a blue mosaic tile backsplash. A clock is on the wall above the doorway leading to a dining area.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, dark countertop, stainless steel sink and dishwasher, tiled backsplash, plaid yellow curtains, and recessed lighting.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, gray countertops, stainless steel appliances, and tile flooring; window with yellow plaid curtains.

Budget Kitchen Remodel

Breathing new life into a drab kitchen without breaking the bank.

After decades of raising a family and working hard — Justin as a plumber and Elizabeth as a teacher — the couple finally found themselves retired and ready to focus on a dream they had shelved for over 40 years: remodeling their kitchen. When they first purchased their home, the kitchen was the one thing they had always planned to update. However, between raising children, balancing careers, and the demands of everyday life, the remodel never quite made it to the top of the priority list. Now, living on a fixed income, they knew they needed to be cost-conscious, but they were determined to enjoy their retirement years in a house that truly felt like home.

From the start, it was clear this would be a major project. The lathe and plaster were crumbling from the walls and ceiling, and both the plumbing and electrical systems were well past their prime. We made the decision to completely demolish the kitchen down to the studs. After updating the essential systems and hanging new drywall, we had to get creative with the finishes to respect Justin and Elizabeth’s budget. By choosing stock cabinetry, grade 1 quartz countertops, and mid-grade luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring, we were able to keep costs manageable. We allowed for a few thoughtful splurges, adding under-cabinet and overhead LED lighting as well as a beautiful glass tile backsplash. These small luxuries added a touch of elegance without breaking the bank.

The transformation was stunning — truly night and day compared to the old space. Justin and Elizabeth were overjoyed with the results and love using their updated kitchen every day. Best of all, we managed to give them the kitchen they had dreamed of for decades, all while staying firmly within their budget.

Before

  • Cozy kitchen with light green walls, wooden cabinets, a window with white curtains above the sink, and various kitchen appliances and items on the countertop. An adjoining room with plants and wall art is visible through the doorway.
  • Vintage kitchen with wooden cabinets, gas stove with a kettle, built-in oven, utensils and jars on the counter, and refrigerator with magnets.
  • Interior of a kitchen with wooden cabinets, a gas stove, and a countertop. There is a red towel hanging from a cabinet, a trash bin, and a wooden chair. In the background, an open door leads to another room with cleaning tools and bags.
  • A cluttered kitchen with brown cabinets, a countertop covered with trays, plates, and condiments, two wooden chairs, and curtains on the windows. A small shelf with kitchen appliances and various items is mounted on the wall. The light fixture is mounted on the ceiling.
  • A vintage kitchen with yellow walls and brown cabinets, featuring a sink, dish rack, and various kitchen items. A clock is mounted above an open doorway leading to a room with musical instruments, including a music stand and a drum. The flooring transitions from kitchen tile to hardwood.
  • Vintage kitchen with wooden cabinets, sink, toaster, dishwasher, and household items on countertop.

In Process

  • Room under renovation with exposed wooden wall studs and electrical wiring, showing a window in the center.
  • Room under renovation with exposed wooden studs, two windows, electrical wiring, and tools on the floor.
  • Interior wall with exposed wood studs and electrical wiring, including blue outlet boxes and yellow wires.
  • Exposed wall framing with wooden studs and lath, electrical wires, and a plumbing box; partially remodeled area with a brick wall and ladder in view.
  • Room under construction with exposed insulation and wiring. Two windows are visible, along with a blue step ladder positioned in the foreground. Walls are partially covered with Pink Next Gen Fiberglas insulation, and electrical boxes are installed.
  • Kitchen under renovation with white cabinets, plywood countertops, a ladder, and construction tools.

After

  • Modern kitchen interior with gray countertops, blue mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel refrigerator, and white cabinets.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, dark countertops, tile backsplash, recessed lighting, and a wall clock.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, black countertops, and blue mosaic tile backsplash. A clock is on the wall. A dining area is visible in the background.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, dark countertops, stainless steel sink and dishwasher, blue tile backsplash, plaid yellow curtains, and a kettle on the counter.
  • Modern kitchen with white cabinets, dark countertops, stainless steel sink, and appliances. Features a window with yellow checkered curtains, tile backsplash, and gray tile flooring.

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