Egypt Sherrod and Mike Jackson are the creative, talented and upbeat powerhouse couple behind Married to Real Estate’s astounding home makeovers. Their real estate, design and construction prowess is as core to their work as their lighthearted-but-hardworking approach to every twist and turn of each renovation job. See how they’ve brought dream home magic to their clients, and get inspiration for your home, too.

In this romantic Charleston, South Carolina, kitchen, luxury and functionality meet and mingle. An elegant, oversized hood above an immense 60-inch gas range and double oven is the room’s dramatic focal point. The white-washed cobblestone backsplash evokes the charm of an old Lowcountry lane, and open shelving feels spacious and warm. A waterfall island provides plenty of storage for avid home cooks, while bamboo stools beckon guests to perch and linger.

“It’s all about the windows in the kitchen,” says Egypt of this airy, reimagined space from Season 2 of Married to Real Estate. She chose dark, Essex green subway tile to pull the vibrant hue of the sprawling backyard inside and echoed the color on the large island cabinetry. The back wall of open shelving further draws the eye toward the green focal point inside and out. Quartz countertops are durable and beautiful, and satin brass hardware adds a touch of glam.

“Pantries are huge for resale value, especially for families,” says Egypt of this custom walk-in storage space. It features a coffee bar; drawers with shallow fronts that allow the homeowner to easily peek inside; glass- and solid-front cabinets for displaying — or hiding — items; and shelving in nearly every shape and size to house kitchen necessities from canisters to cookie sheets.