Thinking of taking on a kitchen remodel? Microsoft and Lowe's aim to ease the process, using the power of holograms.

Redmond on Friday announced it is partnering with the home improvement chain to launch HoloLens-powered kitchen remodel demonstrations, so you can more easily see how those cabinets you're considering will look alongside that multi-colored tile backsplash you've been eyeing.

"It can be difficult to conceptualize a full-scale remodel using just sample squares and paint swatches," HoloLens General Manager Scott Erickson wrote in a blog post.

That's where HoloLens comes in. For the uninitiated, HoloLens is an augmented-reality headset that allows you to mix the virtual world with the real world.

Using the headset, "Lowe's customers will be able to experience a holographic representation of a completely new kitchen, adjust finishes and options instantly, and share their designs easily online." Customers will be able to view different cabinets, counters, backsplashes, and appliances "in life-like realism," Erickson said.

"The holographic details are rich and allow users to even see the differences between shiny chrome appliances versus matte brushed aluminum options," he added.

Lowe's will be piloting the new HoloLens-powered kitchen remodel demonstration at in-store in the greater Seattle area this month. The company then plans to expand the pilot to Raleigh, North Carolina.

Meanwhile, HoloLens also recently found its way to another cool place: outer space. Microsoft gave NASA a pair of HoloLens devices to send to the International Space Station, so astronauts could explore the possibilities of holographic computing in space. Microsoft and NASA said this new technology could potentially reduce crew training requirements and increase astronauts' efficiency in space.