I Hate My Kitchen

Isaiah and Tanya love their home but the tiny kitchen with its strange laundry addition needs help. James comes to the rescue by helping them create a cohesive space with new cabinets, more counter space and a center island.

There are five members of Chris and Maria's family but only four can fit in their tiny kitchen at once. In addition, their awkward stove creates a fire hazard. James reconfigures the space and brings in a more contemporary style.

When Janet bought her contemporary home, lake living was her top priority. Her kitchen, though, is tiny and awkward. James creates a blend of rustic and contemporary style with reclaimed barn wood, a large mural and a rock floor.

Ben and Tara have four growing children and a bland kitchen with an awkward peninsula. Plans for the new space include creating a center island, adding more storage and upgrading everything with durable, stylish materials.

There's always a party going on at Jon and Lara's suburban home but the makeshift kitchen can't accommodate their outdoor lifestyle. James creates a new outdoor kitchen that includes a beverage bar and stainless steel cabinetry.

Newlyweds Vue and Lilly have different styles but they both agree their kitchen is outdated. James steps in to blend contemporary style with traditional space by using fun graffiti tiles and a center island with a fish tank.

Kaytie and Nick's rambler in the city looks like a 1970s time capsule. After dealing with their dark kitchen, they are ready to start making changes. James opens up the kitchen and fabricates countertops with a retro metal edge.

Ian and Emily bought their duplex in the city because it was loaded with old-school charm. But the kitchen is tiny and doesn't have a single drawer. There's not much room to expand, so James needs creative solutions to save space.

Paul and Carla's spacious home is perfect for their growing family except for the closed-off kitchen. James's plans include widening a doorway and nixing a sight-blocking cabinet to improve the flow of the home.

Brian and Meghan were left without a finished kitchen after a flood destroyed the first floor of their home. James is giving them a redesigned space with upgraded cabinetry, countertops and a large center island.

Adam and Kristin have updated most of their house but are all out of ideas when it comes to the kitchen. James reimagines their space, keeping some of the old and adding new features like a cool wood-based backsplash.

Brian and Kim are newbie homeowners who know a kitchen remodel is over their heads. James decides nothing is salvageable from the old space, so he brings in new cabinets, a travertine tile floor and some cool techie additions.

Loshi and Justin want to update their cramped kitchen from 1950s ranch style to a more Southwestern vibe but they have a small budget. James finds creative ways to add warm splashes of color, new countertops and cool features.