Spice Up My Kitchen

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  • 2007
  • 4 Seasons
  • 5.8  (19)

Spice Up My Kitchen was a popular home renovation show that aired on HGTV from 2007 to 2008. The show was focused on helping homeowners revamp their kitchens into beautiful, functional, and modern spaces. The show was hosted by Lauren Lake, Jeff Devlin, and Mark McGraw, who were all experts in their respective fields.

Lauren Lake was an interior designer who had a passion for creating beautiful and functional living spaces. Jeff Devlin was a master carpenter who specialized in custom cabinetry and woodworking. Mark McGraw was a professional chef who had worked in some of the best restaurants in the world. Together, they made the perfect team for helping homeowners transform their kitchens into the space of their dreams.

Each episode of Spice Up My Kitchen followed a similar format. The hosts would meet with the homeowners to discuss their needs and preferences for their kitchen renovation. They would take a tour of the kitchen and assess the space to identify any potential challenges or opportunities for improvement. The hosts would then create a plan for the renovation, including design concepts, materials, and a timeline for completion.

Unlike other renovation shows that focused solely on aesthetics, Spice Up My Kitchen also emphasized functionality. The hosts would work with the homeowners to design a kitchen that was not only beautiful but also practical and efficient. They would analyze the flow of the kitchen, the placement of appliances, and the storage space to create a space that was both visually appealing and functional.

Throughout the renovation process, the homeowners were involved in every step of the way. They would work with the hosts to choose materials, colors, and finishes, and they would provide feedback throughout the renovation to ensure that the final product exceeded their expectations.

One of the unique aspects of Spice Up My Kitchen was the focus on incorporating the homeowner's personal style into the design. The hosts would work with the homeowners to create a kitchen that reflected their taste, preferences, and lifestyle. This resulted in a variety of unique and personalized designs, each one reflecting the distinct personality of the homeowner.

Another highlight of the show was the use of custom cabinetry and woodworking. Jeff Devlin would often create custom cabinets, shelves, and storage solutions that were not only functional but also added visual interest to the space. This attention to detail and craftsmanship made each renovation truly one-of-a-kind.

In addition to the renovation process, the show also offered tips and tricks for viewers who wanted to spice up their own kitchens. These included simple DIY projects, organization tips, and cooking advice from Mark McGraw. This made the show not only entertaining but also educational for viewers who wanted to take on their own kitchen renovation project.

Overall, Spice Up My Kitchen was a unique and innovative home renovation show that focused on both aesthetics and functionality. With its talented hosts, personalized designs, and emphasis on craftsmanship, it quickly became a fan favorite on HGTV. Even though the show only aired for one season, its impact can still be felt in the world of home renovation today.

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A Narrow, Dysfunctional Kitchen Gets a Tuscan Style Transformation
13. A Narrow, Dysfunctional Kitchen Gets a Tuscan Style Transformation
December 23, 2008
A couple have a home which is filled with loving memories, except when it comes to the kitchen. The room is too narrow and filled with red countertops and red laminate flooring. Plus there is no dishwasher, and a clothes washer and dryer is next to the refrigerator. The team plans on turning this mess into a traditional Tuscan-style kitchen, with cherry cabinets, granite countertops, new appliances, porcelain flooring and a coordinating backsplash.
A Kitchen Remodel is Infused With Eclectic Style
12. A Kitchen Remodel is Infused With Eclectic Style
December 30, 2008
A family is ready to rid their kitchen of stainless steel countertops, metal cabinets painted to look like wood and old and broken appliances, and the team will add an eclectic design with cherry cabinets, quartz countertops, black appliances and hardwood floors.
A Kitchen in Danger of Becoming a Wildlife Sanctuary Becomes An Ocean-Inspired Paradise
11. A Kitchen in Danger of Becoming a Wildlife Sanctuary Becomes An Ocean-Inspired Paradise
December 9, 2008
A couple find that they have outdated cabinets, ancient appliances, cracked flooring and a lack of storage, but their kitchen is home to a family of birds. These birds have taken up residence in their kitchen exhaust fan and they don't have the heart to kick them out. Even having to clean their feathers off the counter each day hasn't changed their minds. But now is the time that both the kitchen and birds must go. The team bring in white maple cabinets, granite countertops and porcelain tiles, while also ripping out the dining room wall and turning this kitchen into an ocean-inspired paradise.
A Fifty-Year Old Kitchen Gets a 21st Century Update
10. A Fifty-Year Old Kitchen Gets a 21st Century Update
December 16, 2008
A families kitchen is more than 50 years old now and and is filled with crammed cabinets so that the doors can't close. Outdated appliances, wood paneling, a dropped ceiling and yellowing linoleum floors make it look worse. The countertops and cabinets will be replaced, along with adding a new island and lighting.
A Kitchen With a Maze-Like Layout Gets an Amazing Makeover
9. A Kitchen With a Maze-Like Layout Gets an Amazing Makeover
December 2, 2008
A family has a kitchen which is laid out badly and seems like a maze. Plus, the linoleum floors are peeling, fake brick vinyl sheets, a serious lack of storage and an oven sitting right in the middle of the room. If they remove a couple of obtrusive walls, add new lighting, stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting and slate floors, it'll be a major upgrade for the 1929 home.
From Outdated to Outstanding
8. From Outdated to Outstanding
October 14, 2008
The McNichols family is simmering over their kitchen which has poorly laid out cabinets, an old cooktop, laminate countertops, backsplash. The team is looking at French-country flavor with two-toned distressed cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances, a brand new island and quartz countertops
Drawerless Domicile
7. Drawerless Domicile
November 11, 2008
A kitchen with no draws at all needs to redo.
A Retro Wreck
6. A Retro Wreck
October 21, 2008
This kitchen just won't do. Blue-green metal cabinets are way too small, old appliances are inefficient, the countertops are scratched and the sink is outdated and rusty. This 1950s kitchen gets some much-needed, modern-day elegance.
Cramped Color Catastrophe
5. Cramped Color Catastrophe
October 7, 2008
A kitchen receives a makeover to remove the avocado green appliances and pink tile. Also, the floor space is cramped with limited storage area and 2 different laminate flooring.
DIY Disaster Made Right
4. DIY Disaster Made Right
November 25, 2008
A family worked on their own kitchen and it now looks like a disaster. It lacks the storage space for all the dishes, glasses, pots and pans -- as well as a vent hood, garbage disposal and dishwasher. The team adds maple cabinets, quartz countertops, new appliances and a stainless-steel sink with industrial-style fixtures for this modern makeover.
The Pink Nightmare
3. The Pink Nightmare
November 18, 2008
A homeowner feels a need for relief from their pink nightmare of a kitchen.
DYI Disaster
1. DYI Disaster
October 28, 2008
A couple helps create a Victorian dream kitchen from a DIY nightmare.
From Tarnished to Terrific
0. From Tarnished to Terrific
January 3, 2009
The design team gives a kitchen a classic style makeover.
Description
  • Premiere Date
    June 12, 2007
  • IMDB Rating
    5.8  (19)