--- title: "Kitchen Remodeling Gallery | Mankato, MN" url: "https://www.kitchenremodelingmankato.com/gallery/" location: "Mankato, MN" phone: "507-392-0148" --- Portfolio — Mankato, MN & Southern Minnesota # Kitchen Remodeling Gallery Before-and-after photos of completed kitchen remodeling projects across Mankato and surrounding communities. Cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, islands, lighting, and complete gut renovations — all installed by our licensed Mankato team. [Get a Free Estimate](https://www.kitchenremodelingmankato.com/contact) [507-392-0148](tel:5073920148) Licensed MN Contractor · Free In-Home Estimates · All Mankato Neighborhoods Served Complete Transformations ## Full Kitchen Remodels — Mankato Before & After Complete gut-to-finish kitchen renovations across Mankato and Southern Minnesota. Each project combines new cabinets, countertops, flooring, backsplash, and lighting into a cohesive result. Before After ### Wall Removed, Island Added: Open-Concept Kitchen in North Mankato A 1978 ranch home with a walled-off galley kitchen became an open-plan living space after load-bearing wall removal, a full cabinet replacement, and a custom quartz island with seating for four. New LVP flooring ties the kitchen and dining area together for the first time since the home was built. **Location:** North Mankato **Scope:** Full kitchen gut renovation **Timeline:** 5 weeks Before After ### Country Kitchen Remodel: Raised-Panel Cabinets & Granite, Hilltop Outdated oak cabinets with laminate countertops gave way to raised-panel painted white cabinetry paired with a Bianco Romano granite countertop. The layout stayed the same — the result looks entirely different. New hardware, subway tile backsplash, and recessed lighting complete the transformation. **Location:** Hilltop, Mankato **Style:** Country / Traditional **Investment:** $18,500 Before After ### Farmhouse Kitchen Remodel: Shaker Cabinets, Butcher Block & New Flooring Damaged vinyl flooring, a missing backsplash, and builder-grade cabinets were replaced with white shaker cabinetry, walnut butcher block countertops, engineered hardwood flooring, and a full-height zellige tile backsplash behind the range. A clean farmhouse result in a Washington Park bungalow. **Location:** Washington Park, Mankato **Style:** Farmhouse **Timeline:** 4 weeks Before After ### 1986 Split-Level Redesigned: Full-Height Cabinets & Waterfall Peninsula, South Mankato This complete gut renovation removed the closed-in feel of the original split-level kitchen and replaced it with clean vertical lines, full-height flat-panel cabinetry, and a quartz peninsula with a waterfall edge. Recessed LED lighting, large-format tile flooring, and open sightlines into the dining and living areas give the space a brighter, more modern feel that finally fits the rest of the home. **Location:** South Mankato **Style:** Modern / Contemporary **Timeline:** 6 weeks Cabinet Projects ## Kitchen Cabinet Installations & Refacing — Mankato Custom builds, semi-custom installations, and cabinet refacing projects completed across the Mankato area. View our full cabinet service → Before Original 1981 dark oak cabinets — Hilltop neighborhood After Full custom white shaker cabinets with integrated pantry tower Two-tone navy & white semi-custom kitchen — North Mankato Semi-custom greige shaker cabinets with matching island and granite Custom farmhouse lower cabinets with open upper shelving — Eagle Lake area Floor-to-ceiling custom shaker cabinets with pull-out pantry tower Cabinet refacing: new thermofoil doors, original boxes retained. Done in 2 days. Full custom walnut cabinets with integrated appliance panels and pull-out pantry Countertop Projects ## Granite & Quartz Countertop Installations — Mankato Laminate-to-quartz upgrades, granite island installations, and butcher block countertops across Mankato and Southern Minnesota. View our countertop service → Before Original laminate countertops — worn, dated, and due for replacement After Arctic white quartz with undermount sink and full-height subway tile backsplash Bianco Romano granite with farmhouse apron-front sink — Kasota area Calacatta quartz waterfall island — Lincoln Park, Mankato Walnut butcher block island with quartz perimeter countertops — Eagle Lake Black Galaxy granite with white shaker uppers — Washington Park Silestone grey quartz on navy island cabinets — North Mankato Dark granite perimeter countertops — contrasting white shaker base cabinets Backsplash Projects ## Tile Backsplash Installations — Mankato, MN Subway tile, zellige, marble herringbone, large-format porcelain, and glass mosaic backsplash installations across Mankato. View our backsplash service → Before Bare painted wall — no backsplash protection or visual interest After 3×6 white subway tile with dark charcoal grout — clean and durable Handmade zellige tile backsplash — farmhouse kitchen, Washington Park Marble herringbone pattern — full-height behind range and across perimeter Full-height range wall backsplash — dramatic focal point in modern kitchen Large-format porcelain slab backsplash — minimal grout lines, seamless look Glass mosaic backsplash lit with LED under-cabinet strip lighting — North Mankato Classic white subway tile — most popular backsplash choice in Mankato kitchens Flooring Projects ## Kitchen Flooring Installations — Mankato, MN LVP, hardwood, and tile kitchen flooring completed across Mankato and surrounding communities. View our flooring service → Before Original sheet vinyl — cracked, lifting, and beyond patching After Wide-plank LVP — waterproof, durable, and extends into the adjacent dining area Herringbone porcelain tile floor — classic pattern, modern neutral tone LVP flooring — continuous run from kitchen through dining room, North Mankato Engineered walnut hardwood — warm tones complement white shaker cabinets 24×24 large-format porcelain tile — minimal grout lines, easy maintenance Subfloor repair and leveling — we address the substrate before any finish floor goes down LVP through kitchen and open-plan dining — seamless transition, waterproof throughout Island Projects ## Kitchen Island Installations — Mankato, MN Custom island builds, breakfast bars, and peninsula additions across Mankato and Southern Minnesota. View our island service → Before Open floor with no island — underutilized space and limited storage After Custom island with waterfall quartz, barstool seating, and full drawer storage Navy island with brass hardware — contrast against white perimeter cabinets Walnut butcher block island with undermount prep sink — Eagle Lake area Two-tier island with raised breakfast bar seating — Eagle Lake home Custom island with wraparound seating for five — Lincoln Park, Mankato Peninsula breakfast bar — added to existing layout without structural changes Compact rolling island with open lower shelving — Kasota, MN smaller kitchen Lighting Projects ## Kitchen Lighting Upgrades — Mankato, MN Recessed LED layouts, pendant fixtures over islands, and under-cabinet task lighting installed across Mankato. View our lighting service → Before Single ceiling fixture — inadequate for cooking tasks and dark counter areas After Layered lighting plan: recessed LEDs, brass pendants over island, and under-cabinet strips Industrial-style pendant lights over island — Highland Park, Mankato Recessed LED layout — replaces single fixture, no dark spots above the work zone Under-cabinet LED strip lighting — hardwired, dimmable, and linked to wall switch Full layered lighting plan: recessed + accent + under-cabinet — Hilltop kitchen Interior cabinet accent lighting and toe-kick LED — Eagle Lake custom kitchen Recessed LED and pendant combo — Washington Park, before previously had one overhead fixture Bathroom Projects ## Bathroom Remodeling — Mankato, MN Many of our kitchen clients also renovate bathrooms during the same project to maximise trade coordination and cost efficiency. View our bathroom remodeling service → Before Original tub-shower combo and builder vanity — Washington Park primary bathroom After Walk-in tile shower with double vanity and LVP flooring — same footprint, completely rebuilt Full gut renovation — large walk-in shower, double vanity, heated tile floor Freestanding soaking tub with herringbone marble tile floor — Eagle Lake luxury bath Tub-to-shower conversion with full-height tile surround and frameless glass door ## Start Your Mankato Kitchen Remodel Ready to see results like these in your own home? We offer free in-home estimates for kitchen remodeling projects across Mankato and Southern Minnesota. No pressure, no vague numbers — just an honest assessment of what your project will take. [Get a Free Estimate](https://www.kitchenremodelingmankato.com/contact) [507-392-0148](tel:5073920148) Ste 205, 1961 Premier Dr, Mankato, MN 56001 · Mon–Fri 9–5