Case Study
A Bright and Inviting Kitchen in Tyler Taken Down to the Studs and Built Back Better in Every Way
How DreamMaker gutted a dated Tyler kitchen to the studs, installed new cabinets, countertops, and backsplash, and lit the result with can lights, pendants over the peninsula and sink, and under-cabinet lighting for a beautifully layered finish.
Tyler, Texas
2 Weeks
Bright & Transitional
Kitchen Remodeling
Project Overview
Dated and Dim. Now Bright, Inviting, and Entirely New.
This Tyler client was tired of her dated kitchen and had a clear goal: make it bright and inviting. DreamMaker started from scratch, taking the kitchen down to the studs before installing new cabinets, countertops, and a fresh backsplash. The lighting was designed in layers – can lights throughout the ceiling, pendants over the peninsula and sink, and under-cabinet lighting adding a softer warmth at the countertop level. The finished kitchen is exactly what she wanted.
Location: Tyler
Neighborhood: Tyler, TX
Modern
About The Neighborhood
Tyler, Texas is one of East Texas’s most desirable communities — a welcoming, family-friendly city known for its established neighborhoods, scenic tree-lined streets, and a relaxed pace of life that feels far removed from its growing role as a regional hub for healthcare, education, and commerce.
The Challenge
What Wasn’t Working
- A dated kitchen that felt dim and uninviting throughout
- Cabinets, countertops, and backsplash all in need of full replacement
- Inadequate and poorly positioned lighting across the entire space
Like many homes in Cave Springs, the master bath retained its original footprint — creating real functional limitations for a busy household and making what should be a personal retreat feel like an afterthought.
BEFORE:
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A Space Reimagined
To solve the bathroom’s layout and style challenges, DreamMaker redesigned the master bath with improved flow, custom storage, natural light, and a clean modern finish. Removing the unused Jacuzzi unlocked the footprint entirely, custom cabinetry made every inch purposeful, and thoughtful material choices brought the spa-like atmosphere the homeowners had always wanted.
Key Improvements included:
- Full kitchen demolition to the studs
- New cabinets installed throughout
- New countertops installed
- New backsplash installed for a fresh, finished look
- Can lights installed throughout the ceiling for even general lighting
- Pendant lights installed over the peninsula and sink for task and decorative lighting
- Under-cabinet lights installed for softer, layered illumination at the counter level
AFTER: THE TRANSFORMATION
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