Before and After: A Kitchen Revision

May 9, 2008

This kitchen, which I spotted on This Old House, was cramped, uninspired, and outdated. The overhead shelving units proved to be more of a liability than a spacesaver, given the way they crowded the room.

To see what it looked like after a reno, read more.

Inspiring, huh? This is definitely a case where bright, white cabinets and open shelving help to expand a small space and really make it vibrant (those yellow and blue accents help as well). To find out all of the details, along with more photos, check out the slideshow over at TOH.

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27 Comments

drgethefbt 3 years 37 weeks

I do like how the floors look antiqued, a speaking, doesn't everything get greasy and dusty. Webowner - how to pass a drug test home remedies

xMiss Worldx 4 years 27 weeks

it looks fantastic! I loved this makeover!

Liss 4 years 44 weeks

I love it!

Twinkle 4 years 44 weeks

Love it! This was an alternative look I was considering for our kitchen renovation. Still happy with my choice though.

amber_castaldo 4 years 46 weeks

I love how open it looks. The blue and yellow are an awesome touch.

idawson 4 years 51 weeks

very clean and streamlined

JaimeLeah526 5 years 1 week

Such a huge difference. I love the new kitchen. White makes a huge difference.

bhilb 5 years 1 week

This is beautiful, but I just really have a problem with open storage in a kitchen. Practically speaking, doesn't everything get greasy and dusty? There are just so many things in my kitchen cabinets that I don't use very often, but use enough that I can't get rid of them.

duck duck goose 5 years 1 week

Knock me over with a feather. This is stunning! Love the clean, crisp white. (I want this kitchen.)

emalove 5 years 1 week

This change is amazing!! The kitchen looks so bright and inviting now.

bizzybee 5 years 1 week

Love the new look. It's so clean and airy. I'm really impressed by the transformation.

ladyv 5 years 1 week

Wow. The floors and the walls look amazing together. The kitchen in my place needs the most work, but unfortunately it's a rental. I wish there were tips for making a rental livable!

Purple Damsel02 5 years 1 week

I love kitchens. It's so weird. In every house I visit, I always find myself back in the kitchen. Lol. I've even been called out on it. - Anyways, love the make-over!

marcella 5 years 1 week

just goregous!

aimeeb 5 years 1 week

I used to see it when I was little, my godfather is a carpenter and would plant me in front of the TV to watch it. My boyfriend designs and builds some pretty amazing pieces in his spare time and re-introduced me to this show a few yrs back. I'm glad he TiVo's it because I interrupt him about a dozen times trying to retain the information. He ran into a few of the guys here in Boston at Logan and talked shop with them for a bit.

witchbaby 5 years 1 week

beautiful. Everything is so clean and reminds me of a beach house (i love the style of beach houses- everything is white and crisp). I wish my countertops were as uncluttered as the pictures above. >.<

RosaDilia 5 years 1 week

I love This Old House! I remember when Bob Vila hosted the show.

POPSUGAR Home 5 years 1 week

Aimeeb, I've been a This Old House junkie since I was a little girl. My mom and I would watch The Victory Garden and This Old House on PBS on Sunday afternoons when I was little. Totally loved it!