"It was a dark space with limited natural light,  Photo 31 of 38 in 16 “Before & After” Kitchen Remodels That Really Cook from Before & After: A Southern California Kitchen Gets a Fresh New Look

16 “Before & After” Kitchen Remodels That Really Cook

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"It was a dark space with limited natural light," designer Becki Owens remembers of this existing kitchen in a San Clemente, California, home. "My goal was to transform it from its dark and dated feel into an open kitchen with clean lines. We wanted to maximize the available natural light and make it feel bigger and more inviting."