Apartment kitchen remodel

These complete makeovers are filled with big and small kitchen remodel ideas and photos to inspire you if you're planning your new kitchen.

You know those amazing before and after kitchen remodels? Well this isn't one of them. But it did turn out pretty darn good even if I do...

Even though you're just borrowing this kitchen for now, there are ways to make it your own!

Yes, tiny kitchens can be adorable, but they can pose problems when it comes to having adequate space to store cookware, prep and keep food, cook and eat, and house your plants (hey, that’s important, too!). You might be able to renovate, but that’s certainly costly—and perhaps not an option if you’re renting. But where some see a problem, IKEA hackers naturally see an opportunity. They don’t just stick to the store’s kitchen section, either!

Kitchen Remodel of a very 1980's kitchen. Check out the before of the kitchen before the renovation. You won't even believe it's the same kitchen.

Orangey wood cabinets, beige walls, and basic laminate countertops are each hallmarks of a rental kitchen. And if you have all three, like Toronto-based renter Megan, that’s basically the jackpot. So it’s no wonder Megan called on home decor YouTuber Alexandra Gater (@alexandragater) for help in adding a little life to her cook space.

My husband and I are currently planning a cheap kitchen refresh this next month. In this post, I take you through how to update a kitchen without remodeling when your dreams are big but your budget is small.

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