Anthony Carrino and his cousin John Colaneri scour the streets of New Jersey with their family-based construction company looking to breathe life into old, dismal kitchens. Whether it's creating a vibrant contemporary design or a classic look, the Kitchen Cousins are always up for a challenge. Browse some of their most striking kitchen remodels.

A badly-placed staircase and a washing machine take up much of the usable area in homeowner Michele's Hoboken, N.J. kitchen. And that's not all: dated flooring, cabinetry and appliances mean this space is desperate for a Kitchen Cousins makeover.

Michele requested a modern space that still felt connected to the century-old architecture in the rest of the house. Bold, contemporary cabinets and stainless steel details juxtapose nicely with the original pine flooring (discovered under the tired linoleum!).

By removing a wall between the kitchen and dining room, John and Anthony turned two small, unusable spaces into one larger spot perfect for parties.