1960s kitchen remodel before after

After spending two years cooking and recipe testing in his 1950s kitchen, cookbook author Chris Reynolds knew the time was right to redo his kitchen. As he tells us, it was “while baking, at least, three recipes a day” that he was able to plan out his perfect kitchen — something timeless, free of gimmicks or trendy finishes. Chris also stayed with the retro vibe of his kitchen by installing quartz countertops that look like vintage speckled Formica!

Heather’s kitchen was outdated, but not unlivable, so she and her husband opted for a few smart and thrifty updates to add some style to the space before a big kitchen remodel. From Heather: My husband and I recently purchased a 1960s home. It’s in great condition, but most everything is original to the house.

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We flipped a 1960s ranch and took this kitchen from drab to fab. With dark cabinets, broken doors, faux brick laminate floors and the washer and dryer connecti…

With a little remodeling and a lot of elbow grease a dated 1960's kitchen got a much needed facelift! Click to see the whole before and after!

After living in their house for a little over two years, Amanda, of the blog Simply Maggie, and her husband decided it was time to remodel the kitchen. They’d tried a few stop-gap measures to make the kitchen more to their taste, but it was still in need of a major makeover. Amanda’s plan had always been to keep the cabinets and just paint them, but they had a lingering mustiness that just wouldn’t go away.

Scott & Ann's Naperville Kitchen Before & After

12 Amazing and Cheap Ideas for a Kitchen Makeover

If your budget is tight but your out-of-date kitchen needs help (and quick!), take a cue from these inspiring before-and-afters. With redos to fit almost any budget, these ingenious blogger renovations prove that a little paint, updated cabinet doors, and a DIY tile job can go a long way toward getting your kitchen cooking again.

We love a good budget remodel, and that’s exactly what Kaitlin and her husband sent us. The newlyweds bought their home about a month after they tied the knot and, like many of our readers, the first project they tackled was the kitchen and the attached breakfast nook. Check out how they took it from dark and drab to bright and clean without spending more than $200. The biggest change to the space is obviously the paint job on the cabinets.