Round Rock Kitchen Remodel with White Shaker Cabinets & Smarter Storage
This Round Rock kitchen remodel was completed for a homeowner preparing to sell their house. The goal was to update the kitchen's appearance, improve storage, and help the property stand out to potential buyers without changing the kitchen's overall footprint.
Austin Painting and Cabinets installed new white shaker kitchen cabinets extending to the ceiling, incorporated smarter storage to make use of previously wasted corner space, and completed the kitchen with 3cm MSI Carrara Mist quartz countertops, MSI Gems Cappuccino 5" x 10" backsplash tile, a larger modern undermount sink, and new cabinet hardware.
Before: A Small Round Rock Kitchen with Limited Storage
In smaller kitchens, increasing storage isn't always as simple as adding more cabinets. The available wall space and existing kitchen footprint place practical limits on what can be changed.
For this Round Rock kitchen, the opportunity was to use the existing space more efficiently. Extending the replacement cabinets to the ceiling and improving the corner cabinet configuration helped address storage limitations without requiring a larger kitchen.
After: White Shaker Cabinets, Quartz Countertops & Updated Storage
The finished kitchen features new white shaker cabinets extending to the ceiling, creating additional upper cabinet storage and a more continuous cabinet design.
The new cabinetry also makes better use of the kitchen's corner space. MSI Carrara Mist quartz countertops, Gems Cappuccino backsplash tile, updated hardware, and a larger undermount sink complete the transformation.
Round Rock Kitchen Remodel Project Details
- Kitchen remodeled to help prepare the home for sale
- New white shaker kitchen cabinets
- Upper cabinets extended to the ceiling for additional storage
- Improved cabinet configuration to capture previously wasted corner space
- 3cm MSI Carrara Mist quartz countertops and backsplash tile
- MSI Gems Cappuccino 5" x 10" backsplash tile
- New, larger undermount kitchen sink
- New cabinet hardware
Maximizing Storage in a Small Kitchen
One of the biggest challenges with a small kitchen remodel is improving functionality when there is limited room to expand.
In this project, we focused on using the existing space more effectively rather than trying to increase the kitchen's footprint.
Extending Kitchen Cabinets to the Ceiling
One way to create more storage in a small kitchen is to use the vertical space above the existing cabinets.
For this Round Rock remodel, we installed new white shaker cabinets extending to the ceiling. This provides additional upper cabinet storage while eliminating the unused space that would otherwise remain above shorter cabinets.
The result is a more streamlined cabinet design that takes advantage of the available wall height.
Making Better Use of Dead Corner Cabinet Space
Corner cabinets are another common challenge in smaller kitchens. Depending on the cabinet layout, some corner areas can become difficult to access or remain underutilized.
Installing new cabinets gave us the opportunity to improve the configuration and capture previously wasted corner space.
This is an important distinction between painting existing cabinets and replacing them. Cabinet painting can dramatically update the appearance of a kitchen, but new cabinetry allows homeowners to rethink storage configurations and make better use of the available space.
Learn more about our kitchen cabinet installation services in Austin and Round Rock.
MSI Carrara Mist Quartz Countertops
The new countertops feature 3cm Carrara Mist quartz from MSI.
Carrara Mist provides a light countertop surface that works with the white shaker cabinets and updated backsplash, creating a coordinated neutral kitchen design.
Quartz countertops are a popular option for kitchen remodeling because they offer a nonporous engineered-stone surface with relatively straightforward everyday maintenance.
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MSI Gems Cappuccino Tile Backsplash
We installed MSI Gems Cappuccino 5" x 10" tile for the kitchen backsplash.
The backsplash adds another updated finish to the kitchen while complementing the white cabinetry and Carrara Mist quartz countertops.
Choosing cabinet, countertop, and backsplash finishes together helped create a cohesive appearance rather than updating each surface independently.
A Larger Modern Undermount Sink & New Cabinet Hardware
The kitchen also received a new, larger undermount sink and new cabinet hardware.
An undermount sink creates a clean transition between the countertop and sink opening, while the larger sink provides additional room for everyday kitchen tasks.
The new cabinet hardware completes the updated shaker cabinet design.
Remodeling a Kitchen Before Selling a House in Round Rock
The homeowner's goal was to make the property more appealing before listing it for sale.
When preparing a home for the market, kitchen remodeling decisions should balance appearance, functionality, project cost, and the likely expectations of potential buyers.
For this project, we focused on improvements buyers could immediately see and use: new white shaker cabinets, additional storage, better corner-space utilization, quartz countertops, updated backsplash tile, and a modern sink.
A kitchen remodel does not guarantee a higher selling price or a particular return on investment. However, updating an outdated kitchen and improving its functionality can help address features that may otherwise concern prospective buyers.
Planning a Small Kitchen Remodel in Round Rock, TX?
Austin Painting and Cabinets provides kitchen remodeling in Round Rock and the greater Austin area, including new kitchen cabinets, cabinet painting, quartz countertops, backsplash installation, and other kitchen improvements.
Whether you're preparing to sell your home or planning to stay for years, we can help identify remodeling improvements that make the most sense for your kitchen's size, layout, and goals.
Contact Austin Painting and Cabinets to schedule a consultation for your Round Rock kitchen remodel.
