A San Diego kitchen with outdated appliances, worn flooring and broken cabinets is transformed into a colorful space with brand-new everything, including a custom walnut table and benches built from skateboards.

An aspiring rapper's trashed-out garage is transformed into a swanky dude den where cigar-smoking, card-playing, music-making fun can commence on a whim. The upscale lounge includes an over-sized shelving unit and a wall featuring five TV sets.