Dripping Springs Kitchen Remodel With Open Concept Layout and Shaker Cabinets

This Dripping Springs kitchen remodel completely transformed the space by opening up the layout and updating every major finish. The project included opening a wall, removing the fur down, installing all new flooring, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash, under cabinet and recessed lighting, cabinet hardware, a new sink, and full interior painting.

Austin Painting and Cabinets completes kitchen remodels in Austin and surrounding areas like Dripping Springs, Bee Cave, Lakeway, and Buda for homeowners who want better layouts, updated cabinets, durable countertops, and a more modern design throughout the home.

If you are planning a similar project, our kitchen remodeling services, kitchen cabinet services, countertop installation services, and interior painting services help homeowners redesign outdated kitchens with better layouts, updated cabinetry, countertops, lighting, paint, and coordinated finishes.

Project Details

  • Opened wall to improve layout and flow
  • Removed fur down
  • Installed all new flooring
  • Installed shaker cabinets
  • Installed quartz countertops
  • Installed tile backsplash
  • Added under cabinet lighting
  • Added recessed lighting
  • Installed new cabinet hardware
  • Installed new sink
  • Completed full interior painting

Materials Used

  • Shaker kitchen cabinets
  • Quartz countertops
  • Tile backsplash
  • New flooring
  • Under cabinet lighting
  • Recessed lighting
  • Updated cabinet hardware
  • New kitchen sink
  • Interior wall and ceiling paint

Before and After

Before photo of Dripping Springs kitchen remodel near Austin with closed layout fur down and outdated finishes
Before the remodel, the kitchen felt closed off and outdated with limited openness, a fur down, and older finishes.
After photo of Dripping Springs kitchen remodel near Austin with open concept shaker cabinets quartz countertops tile backsplash and new flooring
After the remodel, the kitchen feels brighter, more open, and more functional with a new layout, shaker cabinets, quartz countertops, updated lighting, and full interior painting.

What Made This Kitchen Remodel Stand Out

Opening the wall and removing the fur down made one of the biggest differences in this project. These changes helped create a more open concept kitchen and allowed the space to feel larger, brighter, and more connected to the surrounding living areas.

The shaker cabinets created a timeless design style that pairs well with quartz countertops and a tile backsplash. New flooring and full interior painting helped tie the entire home together, while under cabinet and recessed lighting improved both functionality and atmosphere.

Why Layout Changes Add So Much Value

Many older kitchens feel smaller than they actually are because of walls, fur downs, and limited lighting. Opening the layout often creates one of the highest-impact transformations in a kitchen remodel because it changes how the space feels and functions every day.

For homeowners comparing kitchen remodel options in Austin and surrounding areas, layout changes, cabinets, countertops, backsplash, lighting, flooring, and paint should all be planned together. That is what creates a finished kitchen instead of a series of disconnected upgrades.

Homeowners researching where to invest first can also review our article on best kitchen remodel ROI upgrades in Austin.

Planning a Kitchen Remodel in Austin and Dripping Springs

Planning is one of the most important parts of a successful kitchen remodel. Cabinet style, countertops, flooring, backsplash, lighting, paint colors, and layout changes all need to work together for a cohesive final result.

Projects like this show how a kitchen remodel in Dripping Springs can support the same goals homeowners want from an Austin kitchen remodel: better function, updated finishes, improved flow, and long-term value.

Start Your Kitchen Remodel in Austin or Dripping Springs

If you are planning a kitchen remodel in Austin, Dripping Springs, or the surrounding areas, Austin Painting and Cabinets can help you create a kitchen that looks better, functions better, and adds long-term value to your home.

Contact us today to schedule a consultation and start planning your kitchen remodel.

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