Since we’ve been in a kitchen mood lately, we had to share Kacie and her husband Kyle’s beautiful remodel. They used their home’s open floor plan to create a brighter, more functional space where breakfast, coffee and conversation now happen naturally. With help from their parents, the couple transformed a cramped, closed-in cooking area into a welcoming heart of the home.
My husband and I just finished our first remodel! When we moved into our house one year ago we knew we were going to redo the kitchen and the flooring. The kitchen was completely closed in and all of the cabinets were poorly placed – there was only one usable drawer! I absolutely love to cook and this was not a cook’s kitchen:
The goal was to really open the kitchen up and make it the first thing you see when you walk in the front door. With our in-laws’ help we spent a month and a half remodeling:
We sourced many of our major pieces from Ikea — the cabinets, the countertop, the island, the sink, the floating shelves, and the hardware. Choosing cohesive items made the installation smoother and helped the new layout feel intentional and well planned.
For the floors we installed laminate from Lumber Liquidators (Westminister Rosewood Laminate), and our Kenmore appliances came from Sears. The combination of durable flooring and tried-and-true appliances gives the kitchen a practical foundation that suits everyday life.
Our faucet is from Costco, and we chose Benjamin Moore paints — Providence Olive and Richmond Gray — purchased at Home Depot. The chandelier above the island is from Anthropologie (we picked up the bulbs on Amazon). These finishing touches helped tie the look together and give the space personality.
We’re beyond thrilled with how it turned out. We can’t wait to really get cooking in here. You guys were a huge inspiration for us. I hope you enjoy the photos! – Kacie & Kyle
Kacie and Kyle’s remodel is a great illustration of how an open floor plan and some strategic choices can dramatically improve both flow and function. By removing barriers and designing around an island, they created a central workspace that encourages cooking, entertaining and everyday living. The floating shelves add visual interest while keeping essentials within reach, and the new cabinetry and drawers solve the storage problems that made the old kitchen impractical.
Small, smart decisions — from selecting durable Westminister Rosewood laminate to pairing Benjamin Moore’s Providence Olive and Richmond Gray for depth and warmth — helped the couple achieve a cohesive, livable kitchen without overcomplicating the process. Their use of readily available sources like Ikea, Lumber Liquidators, Sears and Costco demonstrates that thoughtful design and attainable materials can deliver high-impact results.
We love the way the chandelier anchors the island and how the layout now welcomes guests as soon as they enter the home. Homes that once felt closed off can become bright, practical spaces with a clear plan and a willingness to tackle the work. If you have a makeover of your own to share, the editors always enjoy seeing transformations — they’re the kind of inspiration that keeps other homeowners motivated to take on their own kitchen projects.