In this post, you’ll see 6 amazing DIY kitchens that will make you want to roll up your sleeves and get to work! Kitchens are expensive but DIY makeovers don’t have to be!
I’ll never forget staring at my oak cabinets during quarantine and thinking that I just couldn’t look at oak anymore!
That’s when, without hardly any DIY “experience” at the time, I took out my paintbrush and painted all the cabinets. I replaced hardware, swapped the builder grade “boobie” light for a proper light fixture, and took concrete to my blue counters.
While I’ll save the drawn out details for another post, here’s a peek at what the before and after looked like!

Admittedly, this was a very beginner level DIY and required almost no tools. I absolutely consider this a “phase one” makeover. I definitely have plans for a complete DIY renovation in the future!
This is the great thing about DIY– there are many levels to it. You can simply take a paint brush to your kitchen or you can go all out and replace cabinets, add tiling, replace flooring, and so much more!
Here are 5 DIY kitchens that are SURE to inspire you (and possible take your breath away!)
Top 10 Amazing DIY Kitchens To Inspire You
You will never believe the "After" photo on this DIY kitchen remodel! Saving the cabinet boxes, they replaced the doors and got new countertops. Finishing off with amazing backsplash, shiplap features, and amazing light fixtures this became a truly breathtaking kitchen!
This basement kitchen is a whole new level of goals! Christine took Ikea cabinets and transformed them into an amazing custom kitchen. The brick is the perfect addition to this space! It adds warmth and style that is matched only by the gorgeous color palette and clean backsplash tiling!
Talk about the magic of a DIY renovation!! Another amazing Ikea-turned-custom kitchen transformation! Taking a small galley kitchen and maximizing function and space is not impressive but a serious game-changer when it comes to daily living! You don't need to have massive amounts of space to have a drop-dead gorgeous kitchen that makes you smile every day!
I can't decide what's more dreamy, the green color cabinets or the beautiful backsplash! Maximizing every inch for maximum function, Campbells Coming Home took Ikea cabinets to another level. Looking amazingly custom, this DIY kitchen is sure to inspire you!
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Where do I even begin with Angelas DIY kitchen? Probably one of my favorite DIY kitchens of all time! She saved her existing cabinet bodies (although, she did do a few cabinet builds including that amazing hutch!) and added new cabinet doors. She built a custom hood and completely renovated the island. Topping it off, she hand chose the most beautiful countertops I've ever seen. A true piece of art that makes your heart skip a beat! You will not want to miss this kitchen renovation!
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