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None of these are Shaker. What the big manufacturers make isn't Shaker. It's a bullshit method of stealing an old, classic style name for el-cheapo manufacturing techniques. Which of the Shaker aesthetic do they violate? Most of them. No applied metal hardware. Shaker uses hand-turned wooden handles. No plywood. All natural wood. No veneers. No fancy routed profiles on the rails and styles. Those hard-to-clean nooks-and-crannies?! Why do you think the Shakers made things so simply styled? SO THEY WOULD BE EASY TO CLEAN! Where you all stand on 'Shaker' vs 'No Shaker' is bullshit because this ain't Shaker.

❤❤❤Thank you so much, we're planning our kitchen in Nigeria and your videos have been invaluable ❤

I enjoy watching your videos. I think I have learnt something about kitchen design which will be helpful when building my dream home. However, although it seems intuitive to put cooking oils, herbs, and spices by the stove, these are sensitive to heat, which can cause deterioration. I would place them in the pantry which will be dark and cool

Liz, could you do a video on lighting a living room? I have a small living room in an 80 year old house with only two windows that don’t get much light because of trees. There is no built in lighting in the room. I’d like to add at least some down lights (can lights) because the room is so dark. (Easy atticOne concern is that if the lights are too far from the walls they won’t illuminate the full room, but if they are even a little close to the wall, they’ll be almost above the heads of people siting on the couch. And that’s a bad look. Not sure how to handle this problem. I don’t want guests to look like they’re in a spotlight!

Insightful, as always! Thank you.

A wealth of valuable information, as always. Thank you Liz!

Another excellent video, Liz! You're right...knowing the depth is so important. We thought we wanted a microwave hidden behind a cabinet front, but we realized most microwaves are at least 18" in depth and won't be flush with typical 12" depth uppers. We don't want to do a microwave with trim bc once the microwave breaks we'd have to find a replacement that fits perfectly. I guess we could do an appliance garage in the corner and "hide" it there...hmmm, decisions, decisions.

I love your videos! I’m planning a kitchen renovation (and two bathrooms 😭🤑😆) and your videos have been so helpful. You discuss details many designers do not focus on in videos and I truly appreciate you going beyond finishes! ❤❤❤

This is unbelievably helpful as I embark on a rebuild. You are equipping me with the real info I need to think over. Keep it up! Thank you!!

Thank you for this whole series and your many lighting videos. I am in the middle of a reno and it has helped immensely with my lighting and layout plan. Straightforward advice for function and form that can be adapted to many different situations and styles.

this is great. Do you have a video system that is not walk in? How to design that?

So, how many did you end up with?

I came here on accident, I’m a carpenter and was watching videos of people installing tiles and yet I stayed for this whole thing because of how hysterically entertaining this was.

4:41 Savage!!!! Love it!!! New sub! Thank you so much for sharing!

OK. I usually agree with most everything you say and you give me great things to think about, but..... I'm 5 feet tall. Without a stool, I can't reach above my fridge other than barely on the edge when I'm on my toes. 😅 I'm lucky if I can reach the 2nd shelf in any upper cabinets to begin with. But please please please - if you can work it into a video or something, tell me how far an island with seating should be from stairs. Everyone mentions everything but stairs. I have a tri-level that we inherited. I'm probably going to wind up interrupting the walkway from the front door to the back sliding doors, which I'm not sure is ideal. Otherwise, I'm going to have to get the smallest refrigerator ever. A peninsula gives me the same issues. There are stairs going up and then stairs going down and a relatively small area before the sliding doors. The kitchen is on the opposite side of the room, and I can't seem to make it fit. I'm trying to have open concept since combined it will be essentially 38' x 17' and I HATE the idea of the sink in the island or a peninsula. I think it looks dumb to put a cooktop in an island because of the hood, but I would find that more useful. Window placement forces the sink and dishwasher placement but doesn't leave enough room to do a fridge next to it with space for dishes before you run into the sliding door. Ugh.

Good to know about the breadbox. I wondered if there actually was an advantage to them. Maybe it's the darkness...?

Me, with too-short ceilings to even fit my baking pans vertically over the refrigerator (12" ...woopee) and must come up with another solution... 😕🥺😭

Where do you find the peg system?

Happy to have seen your video. I am thinking about replacing a flush mounted light fixture over my kitchen sink with a wafer light or recessed can light. In your opinion, which would be better for this purpose?

I updated my entire house, including the kitchen and bathroom over the last four years. I’m not doing it again. I wait long enough and all these trends are gonna come back into fashion, so I don’t care if shaker cabinets are going out.

I looked all over RUclips to find out abut pendants on sloped ceilings and you addressed this in your great video! Any chance you know if you can "swag" a cord but have it covered by a rod, so the cord doesn't look cheap??? Thanks!

great advice and I LOVE your hair!

Hi, informative video. Pls, could you share specific details on dimmable LED? Also, when you plan your recessed lighting on CADD, shouldn't the recessed lighting be symmetrical?

What a great video! I’m in the beginning process of redoing our 25 year old kitchen. I know the look like and I know function is key. Yours is the first video I have found that is easy to understand for the regular Joe out there! You present the info in a simple yet informative way. Well done🤗

What about solid surface as a less expensive option? I’m re doing a kitchenette in a guest house ( very little use frankly) ?

Another helpful video, Liz! Thank you!

Thank you for the video, it's very helpful!

what is best for cleaning gloss, satin or matt? SO many choices I don't know what to pick (for bathrooms also what is best for formica options ?) Thank you

Thank you! So much useful information but now im at a loss on how to plan mine out as efficiently as your examples. We are in the middle of switching the entrance to a closet and building out a second one with no plan on the inside. I wish i had your brain to plan it out

super helpful!

You and Mark Tobin both advocate for blocking off the blind corners and just making the most of the remaining space. I was shocked at first, but the more I think about my own upcoming reno and how I don’t like any of the solutions for corners, I’m now in total agreement.

Love your stuff. You saved me from some very bad lighting mistakes provided by your "peers" on RUclips. No comparison, and ive seen them all to know. Great candor, practical, knowledgeable, detailed etc....thank you for sharing so much!

Thank you - very helpful as always. Much to consider. I agree about limiting very expensive, specific features - prefer more versatility. And the corner double hinged doors get too banged up. It is a challenge to figure out the clearances needed for doors, what hinges to use etc. -- hopefully our kitchen designer will be able to do it. Thanks for supplying us with good questions to ask! You are awesome Liz!

My kitchen is getting gutted down to the studs, including the ceiling. I have an opportunity to rethink the whole thing, so this was very helpful. Thank you

those above the 2nd shelves on teh upper cabinets are great for those things that you somehow have but almost never use. (stuff for thanksgiving dinner for example) or extra parts for the stove or whatever. more storage is always better. you only have to get a step ladder once a year.

Incredibly thoughtful and practical design! We are redoing a kitchen with a nearly identical layout, so this was especially helpful. Thank you!

Good design is bass on function

any thoughts on stainless steel countertops? I realize it has to fit the theme of the kitchen, but my island is SS and i freaking love it and thinking of when i redo the kitchen of doing it all in SS

Just found you. You are SO brilliant. Thank you.

Thanks for the info. I'm renovating a small U-shaped kitchen and I'm planning to install my microwave on a shelf flush with the 12 inch depth upper cabinets. I would like to get the microwave off the limited counter space and I plan to get a small microwave. Is this a problem? Will ventilation be an issue? I have seen other kitchens which appear to have such a set up. Thanks!

I’m digging the little monkey lamp you’ve got in the background!

Great insights

Thanks so much, Liz! I’m seriously excited about the elevation video! Your content has been a lifesaver-I’m working on my first big kitchen design for a client, and your videos have made the process so much easier. I love how you explain things so clearly. Do you happen to have a list or advice on the best places to locate key items in the kitchen? I don’t want to miss a thing since this is a $50K kitchen I’m designing 😵‍💫. That would be super helpful! You’ve got such a great eye for detail-your designs always come together beautifully!

Holy cow! I love your videos!!! Renovating a barn. Now, instead of pushing the contractor, I'm going to slow him down. 😂

I’m enjoying this kitchen build series!

Great points and great ideas. Storage above fridge for trays etc is perfect. Here's another point, either have in hand or are 100% certain on appliances prior to design, we had to totally change plans after buying ex display matching fridge and freezers for a huge discount. We are remodelling a G shape kitchen, fridge, freezer, and wall ovens running into a 45 degree corner pantry. Plaster down from 9 ft ceiling to meet cabinets at 8 ft and no above counter cabinets for the remaining U shape and apart from the bins under the sink, exclusively drawers! Just trying to work out whether a bulkhead along the hotplate wall will add or take away from the design.

Too confusing

I'm learning new editing software, so pardon me while "under construction"

Many of these wafer lights do in fact have clearance requirements. Read the instructions.

Comunism?? this woman is nuts