Looking to update your small, outdated kitchen without spending a fortune? Check out these budget-friendly upgrades and small kitchen remodeling before after pictures! From DIY backsplash ideas to cabinet and countertop refresh projects, we've got tips to make your narrow galley kitchen feel fresh and functional. Perfect for renters and homeowners alike, these updates will transform your tiny space into a cozy, stylish and UPDATED modern kitchen you’ll love spending time in.

"We spent as little time as possible in the kitchen,” the homeowner says of the before.

Attention foodies and amateur chefs: There’s nothing like a beautiful, work-of-art kitchen to inspire homemade meals of the same caliber. Unfortunately for blogger Erin Hermsen (@delaneylaneliving), her kitchen wasn’t the creative cook space she wanted. “It just was not an inspiring space,” she says.

Beautiful small galley kitchen with white cabinets, juparana delicatus granite and porcelain tile floors

Discover the latest kitchen remodel ideas for small budget constraints and small galley spaces Get inspired by midcentury galley layouts rustic DIY designs modern black countertops and RV-friendly layouts Create a unique kitchen design with a mix of inspiration and creativity

New York City apartments can be notoriously small — like 55 square feet small. One place where it’s easy to feel the lack of square footage in a tiny apartment is the kitchen, but fear not: There are plenty of small-space tips and tools specifically for kitchens. If you’re like Aleena Cherian (@artbyalchemy) and her husband, Jebin, and you own your apartment (or have a permissive landlord), a little DIY can do wonders.

Choose the best kitchen floor plans for your remodel with our guide to the various layout ideas and configurations, including L shapes, U shapes, galleys, and more.

30 easy ways to make a small kitchen look bigger. Lots of creative solutions to make the most of a small kitchen on any budget.

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