Nifty·Posted on Oct 15, 201721 Inspirational Kitchen Transformations That Prove Contractors Are MagiciansIs it just me or are you hungry now too?by Kevin SmithBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail 1. This update is life-changing: View this photo on Instagram 2. This reno brought this kitchen into the 21st century: View this photo on Instagram 3. It's amazing what changes you can make to your current space: 4. Bye bye wallpaper, hello stainless steel: 5. Moving a few things around can really open up the space: 6. Adding windows might be expensive, but totally worth it: View this photo on Instagram 7. All that light, omg: View this photo on Instagram 8. Some new paint never hurt anybody: View this photo on Instagram 9. Tell that old ceiling, good riddance! View this photo on Instagram 10. Yes, you can always add MORE cabinets: 11. The new tiles changed everything: 12. Did someone say marble?! Yes please: View this photo on Instagram 13. This kitchen was better off without the woodgrain: 14. Don't underestimate the value of new fixtures and appliances: 15. This island is a beautiful touch here: 16. The little office nook under the window is a perfect example of form and function: 17. In this case, removing the island was ideal: View this photo on Instagram 18. This kitchen we from a dark den to a modern dream: View this photo on Instagram 19. Wooooow: 20. And finally, if you have the space, a new layout is never a bad idea: