Preservationist and DIY Network host Brett Waterman (Restored) visits his friends Drew and Jonathan Scott to offer a discerning eye on the new kitchen spaces in their Galveston beach houses. 

With a budget of $40,000, Drew’s plan to completely gut his dark grotto of a kitchen is ambitious and exciting. His dreams of a high-end rental property with tile-covered walls, top to bottom, and open shelving have to be scaled back a bit after some bumps in renovation, but the finished product more than makes up for it.

While the main living area and kitchen were essentially open concept, one might be left thinking, “Open to what?” With stone and wood paneling as far as the eye can see, Drew was determined to take advantage of the light and view from the adjoining patio and bring the space into the 21st Century. 

The new kitchen has extensive counter space, a beachy color palette and infinite light streaming in from the exterior wall.