Before & After
    Kitchen Transformation
    Tempe, AZ

    Tempe Kitchen Remodel: Before & After

    Rich wood tones. Lighter countertops. A more functional kitchen.

    This Tempe kitchen traded dated oak cabinetry, fluorescent lighting, and tired finishes for a warm, updated space designed to make everyday cooking and gathering easier.

    Cook Remodeling reworked the layout to improve space and efficiency while keeping room for casual dining. Dark wood cabinetry creates a striking contrast against light granite countertops, while stainless steel appliances and a statement range hood complete the updated look. Recessed lighting replaces the old fluorescent fixture for a cleaner ceiling and a more inviting feel.

    Transformation 1 of 4

    Main Kitchen & Range Area

    Tired honey oak cabinets, white tile counters, and standard range hood replaced with rich dark wood cabinetry, light granite countertops, white subway tile backsplash, and a modern stainless steel chimney range hood.

    Before view: Main Kitchen & Range Area

    Original dated kitchen space

    After view: Main Kitchen & Range Area

    Cook Remodeling finished transformation

    Transformation 2 of 4

    Raised Breakfast Bar & Peninsula View

    Looking across the raised peninsula into the kitchen and dining room: dated oak cabinets, fluorescent ceiling box, white refrigerator, and cluttered countertops replaced with rich dark cabinetry, stainless French-door refrigerator, granite raised bar, and bright recessed lighting.

    Before view: Raised Breakfast Bar & Peninsula View

    Original dated kitchen space

    After view: Raised Breakfast Bar & Peninsula View

    Cook Remodeling finished transformation

    Transformation 3 of 4

    Dining Nook & Built-In Storage Hutch

    Straight-on view of the dining area storage: dated honey oak pantry and counter with cluttered appliances transformed into a furniture-quality hutch with dark wood finish, deep pull-out drawers, built-in microwave nook, and light granite serving top.

    Before view: Dining Nook & Built-In Storage Hutch

    Original dated kitchen space

    After view: Dining Nook & Built-In Storage Hutch

    Cook Remodeling finished transformation

    Transformation 4 of 4

    Dining Room Context & Wet Bar Conversion

    Angled perspective showing the seamless connection between the kitchen and the adjoining dining area, replacing the underutilized wet bar with cohesive cabinetry and integrated pantry storage.

    Before view: Dining Room Context & Wet Bar Conversion

    Original dated kitchen space

    After view: Dining Room Context & Wet Bar Conversion

    Cook Remodeling finished transformation

    The transformation extends beyond the main kitchen. An old wet bar became a coordinated hutch with added storage, counter space, and a built-in microwave—bringing a cohesive look to the adjoining dining area.

    Key Features

    Project Highlights

    Dark wood cabinetry paired with light granite countertops
    Updated layout with space for everyday dining
    Stainless steel appliances and a statement range hood
    Recessed lighting in place of the dated fluorescent fixture
    Former wet bar transformed into a functional hutch

    Project Overview & Details

    Location

    Tempe, AZ

    Project Type

    Kitchen Remodel

    Key Features

    Dark Wood & Hutch

    Design-Builder

    Cook Remodeling

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