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Before & After Kitchen Remodels in Kansas City
Real Kitchen Renovation Transformations by Erica Kay Design & Remodeling
Our before-and-after kitchen remodels in Kansas City showcase how thoughtful design can transform dated, inefficient spaces into beautiful, highly functional kitchens. Each kitchen renovation begins with intentional space planning and a design-led approach—ensuring every layout, material, and detail supports how our clients live.
From historic Hyde Park homes to Fairway and Brookside kitchens, these transformations highlight our expertise in custom cabinetry, architectural space planning, and finish selections that elevate daily living. Whether reworking layouts, improving storage, or refining materials, our kitchen remodels demonstrate the power of a clear process and cohesive design from concept through construction.
Before → After Transformations
Scroll through each project to see how layout, cabinetry, and finish selections reshaped the space.
This Hyde Park kitchen remodel in Kansas City transformed a dated, enclosed layout into a light-filled, highly functional space designed for daily living and entertaining. Our design approach focused on improving flow, maximizing storage, and creating a cohesive aesthetic that reflects the home’s historic character while supporting modern use.
Through thoughtful space planning, custom cabinetry design, and curated finish selections, this kitchen renovation delivers improved functionality, refined materiality, and a timeless look that elevates the entire home. The before-and-after transformation showcases how a design-led kitchen remodel can dramatically improve both livability and long-term value.
Hyde Park Kitchen Remodel · Kansas City
This Brookside kitchen remodel in Kansas City reimagined a closed-in, outdated space into an open, inviting kitchen designed for both daily routines and casual entertaining. Our design strategy prioritized better flow, added functional island seating, and reworked the layout to support how the homeowners use the space day to day.
With intentional space planning, custom cabinetry, and carefully selected finishes, this kitchen renovation brings improved organization, a more cohesive aesthetic, and a timeless feel that respects the home’s character. The before-and-after transformation shows how a design-led kitchen remodel can elevate function, comfort, and long-term value.
Brookside Kitchen Remodel · Kansas City
This Overland Park kitchen and living room expansion remodel reimagined a closed-off, compartmentalized layout into an open, connected living space designed for everyday life and gathering. By improving sightlines between the kitchen, dining, and living areas, the renovation created a more natural flow while allowing light to travel deeper into the home.
Through strategic space planning, custom cabinetry design, and carefully selected finishes, this remodel balances function with warmth and architectural cohesion. The before and after transformation highlights how a design-led kitchen and living room renovation can elevate how a home feels, functions, and supports modern family living—while adding long-term value to the home.
Overland Park Kitchen & Living Room Remodel
This Old Leawood kitchen remodel transformed a dark, closed-off kitchen and adjoining living areas into a bright, modern gathering space designed for connection and everyday living. The original layout felt visually heavy and disconnected from the rest of the home, limiting both flow and natural light.
Through strategic space planning, custom rift-sawn white oak cabinetry, and a statement island with a Saratoga quartzite waterfall edge, the renovation creates a refined yet livable kitchen at the heart of the home. The before-and-after transformation highlights how a thoughtful, design-led remodel can reframe dated interiors into a cohesive, contemporary space that feels open, warm, and intentional.
Old Leawood Kitchen Remodel
Design-Led Remodels, From Concept to Construction
Every transformation you see begins with a thoughtful, design-first process. At Erica Kay Design + Remodeling, we lead each kitchen and whole-home remodel with clear planning, intentional design decisions, and close coordination throughout construction.
From space planning and custom cabinetry design to finish selections and construction support, our process is built to remove guesswork and create cohesive, well-executed homes—so the final result feels as good to live in as it looks in photos.