21. Spacious California RemodelAFTER: "We purchased this house with the vision of what could be," says Houzz user Pam Garcia. Her old kitchen was small and dark, but she and her husband removed the wall so that the new space had a clear view to the backyard. Reconfiguring the layout allowed them to snag some unused space from one of their garages to make a walk-in pantry with a wine room at the end. New kitchen size: 13 by 20 feet.Budget: The kitchen was part of a whole-house remodel. The owners acted as their own contractor and got help from friends in the business.Location: Novato, California