In the “Out of Their Comfort Zone in Chicago” episode home-owners transform an outdated kitchen into this fresh, modern one, complete with 10 and 1/2 feet of marble countertops and stainless steel cabinet finishes.

A Chicago couple finds a blend of traditional and transistional style with their kitchen reno -- the backsplash is a traditional subway tile, but in contemporary glass. The triangle-cut of their eat-in island allows for entertaining and able traffic flow perfect for their growing family. 

In Little Houses, Big Costs episode, a Texas couple tackles structural issues of an old home in Austin, but ultimately is able to show off their culinary skills in a new modern, mid-century style kitchen, with quartz countertops and a marble backsplash. 

Compromising on a kitchen renovation, home-owners add a copper hood masculine element to an otherwise light and airy kitchen.