I Hate My Kitchen

Chris and Kristin bought their early 20th-Century home as a foreclosure and the outdated kitchen overwhelmed them. Enter James Young who has a plan to update the kitchen using a blend of farmhouse features and modern accents.

Jesse and Tiffany want to transform their small, dark kitchen into a brighter space. To do this, James Young removes a wall, gives the cabinets a facelift and adds an island, giving their 70s split-level a contemporary vibe.

When Shelly bought her 1950s fixer-upper, it was to be a good long-term investment. She's done many updates, but the kitchen remains a sore spot. With a limited budget, James Young gets the most bang for the buck.

Mike and Leigh love their charming 1920s bungalow - everything except the kitchen. You have to squeeze past the stove just to get in and out. James Young suggests closing off one of three doorways to better utilize the space.

Jeff and Amanda have a kitchen that doesn't flow with the rest of their 1920's home. They lack DIY skills, so James Young shows them how to make the most of their $25,000 budget and teach them some skills along the way.

Nikkie and Joe have a large 60's rambler with one seriously outdated kitchen. It's covered in multiple layers of wallpaper, and the barely functioning yellow appliances have got to go. James Young and the team come to the rescue.

Matt has renovated every part of his 1920's bungalow except the tiny kitchen. A gorgeous built-in hutch has kept him from expanding the room, but contractor James Young comes up with a plan.

Roy and Katie's kitchen has a terrible layout, minimal cabinet space, and completely ancient appliances. To fix the issues, James Young starts by reconfiguring the layout to make the space more functional.

Dave and Brittany spend a lot of time in their kitchen cooking and brewing beer, but it's inefficient and isn't laid out well. James Young helps them maximize space by creating a beverage center with a built-in beer fridge.

Midcentury not so modern is how Allison and Rustin describe their modified rambler. They bought the house due to its location, but 4 years later their kitchen's still an out-of-date. James Young helps better utilize the space.

Licensed Contractor James Young helps Jennifer & Keith remodel their rustic kitchen with wide plank flooring, pine cabinetry and reclaimed barn planks, aged copper countertops and a stacked stone backsplash.

Jeff and Sonia's 80s kitchen's definitely the problem child in their house. It's got plenty and space, but no style. James Young helps to update it with modern, flat-front cabinets, stone counters, and poured epoxy resin floors.

Jim and Jen love the open floor plan of their 1940s home, but the outdated galley-style kitchen is a sore spot. James Young helps to make the space more efficient and more eye-catching.