I Hate My Kitchen - 1 ª Season

Ben & Ela have been together since college and instead of getting married, they spent their money on a 2-bedroom home. They've wanted to get rid of their kitchen since day one but are dreading the thought of renovating their kitchen on their own. They want to transform the all white sterile kitchen into something they can actually be proud of. James is going to ditch the florescent lighting and all white color scheme, and give this kitchen a modern look by opening up the space and bringing in a cool recycled glass countertop, high-end floor tile and sparkling metal accents.

Meghan Geraghty has been busy over the past two years remodeling her 1930s home, but one huge project remains - the kitchen. It has no style whatsoever, and is a bland mix of gray cabinets, boring white countertops and peeling beige vinyl flooring. But with the help of contractor James Young, she'll give her kitchen a much-needed facelift and create a new space filled with sleek, modern products while still holding on to the vintage feel of her home.

Josh and Carly Burhans bought their 1960s fixer-upper just seven months ago, even though their family didn't approve. It was in a great location, but the interior needed an extreme makeover. They finished everything on their own - except the kitchen. It's outdated, moldy and just plain ugly. But with the help of contractor James Young, they'll give the kitchen a completely new look, filling it with high-end products that fit their modern taste.

Lindsay Nohl and Chris Hajny bought their 1920s home five years ago, just after it had been a rental property for nearly a decade. It needed some serious tender love and care, so they got to work. They finished the bathroom and the main living areas, but the kitchen was a lost cause - with crumbling cabinets, a broken countertop and sink, and many layers of flooring and wallpaper - it was a mess. But with the help of contractor James Young, they'll give the kitchen a completely new design, all new cabinets and countertops, and brand new appliances. And since they're both artists, the end product is sure to be a masterpiece.

April Rachuy and Rashaun Collins bought their 1950s home just over a year ago - they thought the house had great potential, and were able to add their artistic touch to most of the rooms. The kitchen, however, was a lost cause. It was stuck in the 50s with cracked, stained countertops, bad flooring and outdated cabinets. But with the help of contractor James Young, they'll bring the kitchen up to their design standards and give it a completely modern makeover with plenty of cool new products that will take their kitchen back to the future.