Ben and Erin Napier are on a mission to lovingly transform homes in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. With pride, they restore and reimagine spaces to honor and preserve historical significance. And when it comes to the kitchen — the heart of the home — the duo adds character and function without sacrificing charm. You might just say Home Town kitchen remodels take the cake.

A long sideboard table now acts as a narrow kitchen island in this remodel. The dark brown island, which balances out all the light cabinetry, provides additional prep space and storage for decorative items, such as mixing bowls and cake stands.

Wooden ceiling beams mirror the floors while accentuating the height of this remodeled kitchen. More charming accents — a glass-paned door and a vintage table — weave all the natural wood tones together. Pale yellow cabinets and a veined stone countertop anchor the new space.

They're controversial, but when styled right add sleek character to any kitchen: Glass reflects light to create a brighter space. Here, cookbooks dominate the top shelves, while neutral glassware and dinnerware decorate the middle and bottom ones.