Bravo Mom! Did you drywall ceiling, too or was it just covered with the hideous light?

Just removed the hideous light:). Had to patch the drywall a bit but not much. They are saving up for stainless appliances too, so that will make a big difference too.

Kudo's to you Lisa! Looks great. The stainless appliances will go great with the gray cabinets;)

Ahhh....You got rid of those ghastly centered hardware!

@Margo-You're supposed to be eating that fruit, not wearing it!

Awesome! I know everyone is thrilled with your results!

It is Darzy's fault that I am wearing that fruit River!!!!!! ;))

Beautiful. Need to ask, is that a microwave on the shelf at far right? If so, what brand and size?

What is the color you painted the cabnets?

This looks amazing. It is a very professional job! Congratulations!

Thanks all! I'm very happy with the results and would do it again in a heartbeat. The colour is BM Metroplis, I used the BM Advance paint designed for cabinets and furniture. Nice to work with. Not sure of the make and model of the microwave. Was an inexpensive one from Home Depot that I had in my previous home.

Looks amazing! This must have been a ton of work to sand everything down and repaint it.

It was a ton of work, but I didn't rush it. Brought the cabinet doors home to my house and did them a bit each day.

Nice job adding hidden hinges and positioning the pulls in a better location.

Looks great. Cabinets with the pulls in the middle have to have been the worst design in the last century.

Wow, you are a great mom. Your son is lucky! I had mixed feelings about painting the oak-looking cabinets in our kitchen, but have gotten inspiration from your pics.

You did an amazing job, love it!!!

And that's how you transform "honey oak" cabinets and incorporate white appliances! Lovely. Notice how the flooring "cooled off" once the lighting was done and the cabs where painted? In the first photo it looks rather "jaundiced". In the second photo the floor looks "crisper", "whiter/grayer". Nice transformation.

Very nice job!

Wow-Nice job on this it looks completely different. The addition of the backsplash tile will be a great finish to a stunning kitchen!

add a colorful back splash, and we have a winner!

Great Job and it didn't cost thousands of $$$.

Looks fantastic, nice job. Stainless steel appliances would put it over the top.

Wow, well worth the work!

I've heard and read about prepping the doors and then taking them to a body shop for painting. Cost about the same as Earl and the results are beautiful.

a really fun backsplash would complete the look - great work!!!

I didn't even notice the original hardware! New kitchen looks great!

Excellent job.

Wow! Awesome. Love the cabinet color choice.

I'm amazed at how much difference the paint and new counter top make. Great job! I'm inspired!

Gorgeous! Well done.

Great job! Wish you were my father in law! LOL

I love the grey cabinets. You might consider painting the walls in a light shade of grey or greige.

A job well done, always have said a gallon of paint can transform a room. And kudos to the young couple that does not need it all now attitude, and are willing to save and work towards their next goal of completion for the newly remodeled kitchen. Set short term goals and work towards them, that is my motto!

Laurel, the walls were painted just not easy to see in the picture. They were a light green and are now BM baby fawn.

Amazing transformation, proof you don't need to spend a lot to make a dramatic difference. Also, forget mother of the year, I think you deserve MIL of the year!

Looks like you put in new counter tops? Or how did you change them? thanks

Very well done, and thank you for upcycling! Less in the landfill is always good. :)

Well done!!

LOVE it! keep the back splash classic so it wont go out of style :)

Erielakehouse, yes new countertops. We priced a new laminate counter at approximately $500 then would still have to install it. I called a granite guy I've dealt with before and got an off cut piece of gorgeous granite, installed for $1100. Made way more sense to me to spend a bit more. I'm a realtor, and I know that when they go to sell down the road, that inexpensive piece of classic granite will get them far more than $1100 and even the nicest laminate will get them nothing extra

The old counter top will be put to good use in the garage as a work space

Great job. Moving the handles took away that 'dated' look too.

Looks great, good job! I also like the fact that you added space to the far right for the microwave. At least that's my assumption. Am I right? Regardless, sweet gift and job well done. I wish them luck and good times in their new kitchen. :)

Looks great !

Great job!

Oh nice job! My daughter is wanting to do the same with her cabinets. I can't wait to show her this transformation. I am helping with the painting. Papabear and my new son in law are doing the backsplash and counters. I am excited to get started!

That is an incredible face-lift! Great job!

Well done. I see you also moved the cabinet hardware - great job with the wood filler - you can't even tell that there were holes in the middle of the cabinet doors!

It looks great, and you saved the landfill! Awesome job.

What a great mom and mom-in law! Great work. :)