These Kitchen Before and Afters Are So Good, You'll Do a Double Take

With all of the clutter and dark wood tones, it's hard to tell that this is even a kitchen at first glance.

The white cabinets and bright tones bring this kitchen to life.

Aside from the poor lighting, the outdated wood grains, appliances, and tiling are in major need of an upgrade.

A small and confined area, this kitchen needs a few simple upgrades to make it more welcoming.

The fun tiling, white cabinets, and additional shelf space make this room an inviting place to cook or entertain.

Sometimes pocket kitchens make sense, but in this case, it is small, confined, and can easily be expanded.

Although this kitchen may look small, with an efficient use of colors, it can appear more open!

The open design looks cluttered with no clear intention.

The upgraded wood tones and sleek appliances bring this kitchen from dull to modern.

The dark colors and low lighting makes this meal-prepping space feel enclosed and confined.

Although a kitchen does not exist here, it's an area that can easily be transformed with some finishing touches and added appliances.

The bright colors help to open up the space, making it feel less cramped.

Sometimes it just takes a few pieces you already own to inspire a remodel.

The colorful seating in the old design fits in fantastically with the new bright and bold remodel.

The dark tones and poor lighting give this space an unwelcoming feel.

With just a few simple fixes — backsplash, lighting, and new flooring — this eatery has gone from drab to fab!

The new colors and recessed lighting give this kitchen an upgrade from cramped to airy.

This small, enclosed kitchen is out of date and tightly cramped.

By abandoning the closet design, this room now has a lifted, modern twist.

To liven up the space, this dull kitchen just needs a few cosmetic changes to make it pop.

The addition of white cabinets and marble backsplash reinvents this bland area to a more vibrant atmosphere.

This small cookery barely feels walkable due to its dark color choices.

The tasteful colors and added light make a huge difference in opening up the room.

This galley kitchen is not only inefficient, but it's also bland and ill-lit.

Although this kitchen is open and bright, it's not making a statement of any sort.

With the contrasting gold and black centerpiece, as well as the additional seating, this kitchen has become a perfect place to entertain.

The design of this dark kitchen has no clear intention with its bright accents.

Brightening up the space with whites and light grays helps to make it more inviting.

The poor lighting and color choices make this eatery feel tight and uncomfortable.

With just one light source, this cooking space looks cramped and outdated.

Reconfiguring the kitchen by adding more light and decluttering the window makes a huge difference.

Although on the right track, this kitchen feels a bit cluttered.

This '70s-style eatery is ready for a major upgrade.

The brown cabinets and large furnishings don't complement the size of the room.

By redesigning and simplifying the space, the kitchen feels much brighter and less cramped.

This dimly lit and stuffed kitchen has mixed designs.

Brightening up the space by adding bold pops of color helps to make a statement.

This bland kitchen has no design element that makes it unique or original.

The bright colors and gold accent pieces make this redesign unique and different.

This galley kitchen looks busy with all of the cabinets.

The upgraded design showcases a modern kitchen with bright lights.

With the wood cabinets and black appliances, this kitchen feels cramped and dark.

The upgraded appliances, white cabinets, and bright countertops give this kitchen an airy and light feel.

Darker tones can work in large spaces, but in this small space, it looks cramped and busy.

This pocket kitchen is walled up with its dim lighting and a poor color scheme.

Knocking down the wall gives this now-open kitchen a brighter feel while showcasing the upgraded appliances and colors.