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As soon as Jen started renovating her 1905 cottage, I knew the kitchen was going to be gorgeous. And she didn’t disappoint. Hexagonal backsplash turns the back wall into a focal point, and her signature yellow color is pulled in with accessories (which she DIYed, of course).

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This DIY kitchen makeover does a great job of demonstrating how paint can truly transform a space. While the builder kitchen was perfectly suitable, blogger Katie turned it into a light and bright space. And that backsplash? Gorgeous!

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This sad little kitchen went from pathetic to awesome. Homeowner Nadine was able to triple her cabinet space with this renovation.

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While Carmel gave their kitchen a mini-makeover after they first moved in, she decided to give it a full overhaul by adding a gorgeous backsplash and molding details and swapping out some appliances.

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Painting cabinets can be a little intimidating for newbie DIYers, and using a kit that simplifies the process has tons of appeal. Blogger Mandy put the Rustoleum Cabinet Transformations kit to the test when giving her kitchen a facelift and loved how easy it made the process for her. Read more about her kitchen makeover experience in our exclusive SheKnows interview.

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You don’t need a full-blown renovation to create an amazing kitchen. Design enthusiast Emily created a graphic pop in her upper cabinets by painting the interiors Urbane Bronze by Sherwin-Williams, which she contrasted with white dishes.

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