• Project Location: Oberlin, KS
• Remodel type: New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Shane
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Door Material: Hickory
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Newport
• Backsplash: Flagstone

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of McCook’s Blog.

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• Project Location: La Crosse, WI
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing and New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Elegante II
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Palomino
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Calacatta Safyra
• Backsplash: Scrapbook 2” x 8” Album White backsplash and a stunning Scrapbook Quilt accent

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of La Crosse’s Blog.

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• Project Location: La Crosse, WI
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Shaker Wide
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Stratus for perimeter and Sage for island
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Carrara Miksa
• Backsplash: Miramo 2” x 5” Picket Mosaic in Pearl

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of La Crosse’s Gallery page.

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• Project Location: Bird City, KS
• Remodel type: Redoor
• Type of door style: Elegante II
• Remodel style: Contemporary
• Color: Aloe Supermatte for uppers & Sage Supermatte for lowers
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Praa Sands
• Backsplash: Reward Taupe Bevel Glossy Porcelain

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of McCook’s Blog.

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• Project Location: Norton, KS
• Remodel type: New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Maui
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Gray for uppers and Slate for lowers
• Countertop: Granite
• Countertop color: Lennon
• Backsplash: 4×12 white bevel glass

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of McCook’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Lewisburg, TN
• Remodel type: New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Rider
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Spruce for cabinets and American Walnut for island
• Countertop: Soapstone
• Countertop color: Black
• Backsplash: Glassalike Bianco

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Spring Hill’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Clearwater, FL
• Remodel type: New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Maui
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Polar White
• Door Material: Birch
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Calacatta Gold

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of the Gulf Coast’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Orlando, FL
• Remodel type: New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Flat
• Remodel style: Contemporary
• Color: Shadow oak exterior finish
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Regalo
• Backsplash: Del Sol Panel

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Orlando’s Gallery page.

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The Importance of Kitchen Design

A well-designed kitchen has the power to transform your daily life, making cooking, entertaining, and everyday tasks more enjoyable and efficient. When planning a remodel, it’s essential to focus on key elements such as layout, lighting, storage, and style to create a space that suits your needs and lifestyle.

Additionally, consider the age of your kitchen—has it been updated recently, or does it require more extensive structural renovations? Understanding these factors will help you prioritize your efforts and ensure your remodel delivers both functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Key Lessons Learned from Transformations

With nearly 40 years of experience in the remodeling industry, we’ve gained invaluable insights from countless kitchen transformations. Maximizing space in small kitchens is essential to creating a functional and efficient layout, while choosing timeless designs over fleeting trends ensures your kitchen remains stylish for years to come. 

Additionally, investing in quality materials and finishes can make a significant difference in both durability and aesthetic appeal. It’s also important to strike the right balance between DIY projects and professional help—knowing when to save and when to invest is key to achieving the best results. These lessons have shaped our approach to creating kitchens that are both practical and beautiful, tailored to each homeowner’s unique needs.

Tips for Planning Your Own Kitchen Transformation

Planning your own kitchen transformation can be an exciting process, but it’s important to approach it with a clear strategy. Start by defining a clear vision for your dream kitchen and setting a realistic budget to guide your decisions. Prioritize functionality before aesthetics to ensure the space meets your practical needs while still looking beautiful. To save costs, consider reusing or up-cycling materials and furniture wherever possible. Staying organized is key—create a detailed timeline and checklist to keep your project on track and ensure a smooth, stress-free remodeling experience.

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Kitchen transformations are about more than just upgrading your space—they’re an opportunity to enhance functionality, reflect your personal style, and significantly increase your home’s value. Take the first step toward your own dream kitchen today! Schedule a free consultation with an expert. Still trying to understand the remodeling process? Read our article, ‘The Remodeling Process: What to Expect from Start to Finish.’

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Stick on Vinyl or Tile

Stick on vinyl or craft vinyl is cheap and durable. It comes in lots of different colors or patterns and is easy to install. Best of all, it peels off easily so if you make a mistake or decide you don’t like it, you can change it out. Cut the vinyl yourself and create a pattern like a herringbone, chevron, basketweave, or subway tile. Or if you find a patterned vinyl you like, cut large pieces and simply apply them to your wall.

If you want more of the tile look, there are a lot of peel-and-stick faux tile options on the market. These faux tiles come in sheets with an adhesive back that sticks directly onto your wall. This method cuts out the messy and time-consuming grout work and saves you a significant amount of money as well.

Install beadboard backsplash

Beadboard is an extremely inexpensive material that is easy to find at your local hardware store. It comes in white but can also be painted a different color easily without adding a ton of expense. It can be installed in large pieces and is easy to cut to fit around outlets or other obstacles in the backsplash area. It is super lightweight and can be installed with liquid nails or glue right over your existing backsplash if you’d like as well. If you do choose to paint it, use a durable, easy-to-clean paint so you can easily wipe away spills and splatters.

Pallet wood or shiplap backsplash

If you have more of a rustic style, using recycled pallet wood is very inexpensive and will add a ton of character to your kitchen. Pallet wood is usually pretty easy to find and can be left rough and natural for a rustic look. Or you can sand it all down for a smoother, more polished look. If you lean more farmhouse than rustic, tongue and groove shiplap would make a beautiful backsplash as well. This is also easy to find at your local hardware store. You can install it vertically or horizontally for two totally different looks. Paint it a fun color, or leave it as its raw wood tone for a warm, natural texture.

Paint your existing backsplash

If you already have a backsplash installed, but don’t like the color of it, consider simply painting over it. Tile takes paint pretty well. Just make sure you deep clean it thoroughly and use a primer as a base coat. After that, you can paint it a solid color or use a stencil to create a fun design on it. If you don’t have a tile backsplash already, you can always just paint the drywall a solid color to add a touch of color and pop to your kitchen. Or use paint to create the illusion of a tile backsplash by painting a tile pattern with grout lines—make sure you use painter’s tape to create straight lines—or have a very steady hand!

Garden Stone backsplash

Another fun and unique backsplash idea is to use garden stones or pebbles. These will add a whimsical, fairytale feel to your home and make your kitchen feel like it’s right out of story book. If this look would fit your style, garden stones are typically pretty cheap and no two stones are exactly alike so your backsplash will have lots of texture and variety.

Wallpaper

Finally, wallpaper is always an option for a quick touch of spice to your backsplash. Wallpaper comes in every types of color and pattern so you’re sure to find one that fits your style and personality. A lot of wallpapers come in easy peel-and-stick rolls these days too so it’s a lot easier to install than it used to be. No longer is installing and removing wallpaper the chore and hassle it used to be so it can be a great choice for your DIY backsplash.

Whatever you choose to do for a DIY backsplash, remember that it’s all a learning process. It won’t be perfect, but it is a great temporary solution for your outdated kitchen. When you’re ready to take the leap and have a professional come install a full kitchen remodel, keep your local Kitchen Solvers in mind. We’d love to dream big with you and that all starts with a free in-home consultation. We look forward to hopefully hearing from you soon!

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• Project Location: Vernon Hills, IL
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Shaker
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Aloe Super Matte

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Grayslake’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Montgomery Village, MD
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Brookline
• Remodel style: Traditional
• Color: Heritage
• Door Material: Cherry

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Potomac’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Stoddard, WI
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacing
• Type of door style: Tribute
• Remodel style: Transitional
• Color: Pearl Solid Tone
• Door Material: Maple
• Countertop: Butcher Block
• Backsplash: 3 x 6 Matte Arctic white subway

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of La Crosse’s Gallery page.

• Project Location: Dublin, OH
• Remodel type: Cabinet Refacingand New Cabinets
• Type of door style: Bozeman
• Remodel style: Traditional
• Color: Windsor
• Door Material: Cherry
• Countertop: Quartz
• Countertop color: Portrush
• Backsplash: Igloo Ceramic in Herringbone Pattern

For more information about this project, please visit Kitchen Solvers of Columbus’ Gallery page.

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