Liberty Hill Kitchen Remodel with Quartz Countertops & Painted Island

This Liberty Hill kitchen remodel project in Liberty Hill, Texas is a strong example of how strategic updates to cabinets, countertops, backsplash, and fixtures can completely transform a kitchen without changing the overall layout. By combining stained perimeter cabinets with a painted island, new countertops, updated backsplash tile, and a new sink, this kitchen now feels brighter, more custom, and far more functional for everyday use.

If you’re planning a similar update, our kitchen remodeling service page is a helpful place to start. It shows how we coordinate cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, paint, and finish selections into one cohesive remodel plan.

Client Goals

The homeowner wanted to keep the kitchen layout that already worked well, but give the space a more updated, intentional design. The goals were to create stronger contrast, brighten the overall look of the room, and combine warm wood tones with painted cabinetry for a more custom feel.

Project Details

• Project Location: Liberty Hill, Texas
• Project Type: Kitchen Remodel
• Services Performed: Cabinet staining, cabinet painting, quartz countertop installation, butcher block island countertop installation, tile backsplash installation, and new sink installation
• Cabinet Finish: Stained perimeter cabinets with island cabinets painted a custom color
• Countertops: Quartz perimeter countertops and walnut butcher block island countertop
• Project Timeline: Approximately one week once work began
• Project Completed: 2026

Before the Kitchen Remodel

Before the remodel, this Liberty Hill kitchen featured darker stained cabinetry and older finishes that made the space feel heavier and more dated. The overall kitchen layout still worked for the home, but the cabinetry, counters, and finish selections were ready for a more updated and intentional design.

Before: Original Liberty Hill kitchen with darker stained cabinets, older countertops, and more dated finish selections before the remodel.

Before: Another angle of the original Liberty Hill kitchen showing the existing island, stained cabinetry, and previous surface materials.

After the Kitchen Remodel

After the remodel, the kitchen now features stained perimeter cabinets paired with island cabinets painted a custom color for added contrast and visual interest. New quartz countertops on the perimeter, a walnut butcher block island countertop, a new tile backsplash, and a new sink all work together to create a kitchen that feels warmer, brighter, and much more updated.

After: Updated Liberty Hill kitchen remodel with stained perimeter cabinets, painted island cabinetry, quartz countertops, and a brighter, more cohesive design.

After: Another angle of the finished Liberty Hill kitchen featuring the walnut butcher block island, painted island cabinets, and updated backsplash.

Work Completed in This Liberty Hill Kitchen Remodel

• Stained perimeter kitchen cabinets
• Island cabinets painted a custom color
• New quartz perimeter countertops
• Custom walnut butcher block countertop on the island
• New tile backsplash installation
• New kitchen sink and updated fixtures

Materials Used in This Kitchen Remodel

• Quartz perimeter countertops
• Walnut butcher block island countertop
• Tile backsplash
• Custom cabinet paint finish on island cabinetry
• Cabinet stain finish on perimeter cabinets
• New sink and fixtures

Why This Kitchen Remodel Design Works

This design works because it balances contrast, warmth, and function. The stained perimeter cabinets keep the kitchen grounded and timeless, while the painted island creates a fresh focal point that helps the space feel more custom. The quartz perimeter countertops brighten the outer kitchen runs, while the walnut butcher block island adds natural texture and warmth.

This project also shows how smart updates can create a major transformation without completely reworking the footprint. Strategic improvements like cabinet painting , countertop replacement, backsplash installation, and fixture updates can dramatically improve the look and usability of a kitchen while preserving a layout that already works well.

If you’re comparing where to invest for the biggest long-term impact, our article on Kitchen Remodel Cost vs Value in Austin is a helpful companion read.

Similar Kitchen Remodels Throughout the Austin Area

Although this project was completed in Liberty Hill, we complete similar kitchen remodeling projects throughout the greater Austin area including Cedar Park, Leander, Round Rock, Dripping Springs, Lakeway, Bee Cave, and West Austin. Homeowners searching for a kitchen remodel in Steiner Ranch or nearby communities often want the same type of cabinet updates, quartz countertops, butcher block island accents, and tile backsplash designs featured in this project.

If you’re weighing whether a project should involve updating existing cabinetry or going with replacement cabinetry, our new cabinets page is also useful for comparing options as part of a larger kitchen remodel.

Planning a Kitchen Remodel in Liberty Hill or the Austin Area?

If you’re planning a kitchen remodel in Liberty Hill or the surrounding Austin area, projects like this show how much difference cabinet finish changes, countertop upgrades, and thoughtful material selections can make. You do not always need a full layout redesign to create a kitchen that feels updated, functional, and tailored to your home.

Contact Austin Painting & Cabinets today to start planning your kitchen remodel.