10 Remodeling Projects to Do Before the Holidays

The kitchen of this new construction home was reinvented as a high-design masterpiece featuring gray cabinetry, brass hardware and a custom-built island. See the before-and-after kitchen makeover here.

A standard stainless steel sink was traded in for a sleek apron sink to coordinate with the kitchen's modern makeover.

The biggest splurge in the kitchen was the storage-packed kitchen island, which is made of welded steel and silvered alder wood, topped with a concrete work surface. See the before-and-after kitchen makeover here.

A custom serving buffet was designed to provide extra storage, then finished with the same paint used on the existing kitchen cabinets for a cohesive look. See the before-and-after kitchen makeover here.