Top 10 Things Making Your Kitchen Look CHEAP And How To Fix Them
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- Опубликовано: 20 окт 2024
- Does your kitchen look cheap? These ideas will help you to upgrade your kitchen and make it look and feel luxurious without the lux price tag!
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Welcome to the channel, I'm Garrett! I am formally educated with a degree in interior design. My husband and I are also real estate investors. Our videos cover many styles (not just my own), and everything from ultra luxury to the budget friendly design. We want you to have a good time watching our videos while learning a great deal of useful, and practical information.
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Honestly, this may be the most helpful video I have ever seen. Garrett, I am so glad I have found your channel. This information has blown my mind. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!🤯😍
Thanks so much Lori! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. We really appreciate having you as a very valued subscriber!
He’s so good isn’t he!? 💯
Yes, I agree! Simple small details that mean everything.
This channel is exposing the hidden ugliness within omg
Yes to base cabinets with drawers and pull-outs. For 40 years I lived with a huge kitchen full of nearly new, high-quality base cabinets with 24-inch deep shelves. It now seems as if I spent the whole 40 years crawling around on the floor trying to make it work (no budget for a quality re-make). When I downsized to a small cottage with a new kitchen - drawers and pullouts galore - I thought I'd died and gone to heaven. Never, ever install base cabinets without some way to access things at the back while standing upright!
I agree. I'm on the floor getting stuff out of my lower cabinets. I'm in my 70s and this is not ideal.
@@annuitcptis3032 🤣
@@annuitcptis3032 Clearly you've never had to "grab" something at the back of a 24" deep cabinet that's below knee level.😏
I am remodeling my kitchen now. We didn't add drawers but going to retrofit them after this..makes so much sense
I line cabinets with shelf liner and put heavy duty dishpans in them which act like drawers. Sterilite makes decent ones for example. Can also get mobile plastic drawers from Target and install them in there. I have them under my sink. I cannot be on the floor because of mobility issues :) so if I did not do the dishpans these cabinets for my purposes might as well not exist :) Drawerless bottom cabinets are for able-bodied people only. I view them as a form of disability discrimination :)
I completely agree about having all drawers instead of having base cabinets, it's much more useful.
Yay! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Arlene. :)
Yes !
Yes great idea but on a budget? Drawers are costly in kitchen remodels.
True, they are costly, but in the end, you can see and reach everything you need to use in the kitchen. 🙂
Lighting. So often, kitchens need more lighting. This is not the space to go moody. If nothing else, consider adding some of the newer slim LED lights that replace the older can lights. Better lighting can make things look cleaner, too.
I did smile at times, because ”luxurious” is not an impression I want my kitchen to give (I’d be afraid to mess it up!) - my go-to look would be Practical, Sensible and Timeless, but one definitely doesn’t want it to look cheap either. Thanks for the tips! We did use some when redoing our kitchen some years ago, good to see we had it ’right’ on some points (and merely not-wrong on others).
He does use the word a lot and, unfortunately, incorrectly.
I wish someone had done a video like this when I redid my kitchen a few years ago. So many regrets. Also, you are so right about the toe kick! I think an easy change that can elevate a kitchen is lighting both by adding more light and by upgrading/updating overhead fixtures.
Great ideas as always. The smallest kitchens can use these ideas and be elevated to luxurious. Love love this episode. Forgot to mention, declutter countertops.
Thanks so much! I think people know I'm about no clutter, and the need for organization, but you are right countertops should not be cluttered in kitchens or bathrooms. :)
Thank you so very much Garrett for these wonderful tips!! My husband is a custom cabinet builder and your idea of getting rid of the toe kick is right on point. We are currently designing our own kitchen and in addition to inset doors, we are getting rid of the toe kick. One suggestion is to utilize that toe kick space with an additional drawer. I plan to incorporate six of these into my kitchen with touch opening systems. This will allow hidden storage for baking sheets and thinner kitchen items that are not frequently used. Keep your ideas coming!! I love your videos, you, but especially your precious pups. 🐶♥️
Thanks s much Lisa!
I have to say Garret, you are a class act. So many times when people do these kind of videos they come off as condescending and are often just saying anything that is not currently trending is disgusting trash. Not you! You come off as a classy friend giving solid non-judgmental advice to help people elevate their space. I also appreciate your encouraging people towards environmental conciousness. And of course, we love your pup!
Thanks so much Samantha! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)
Agreed 🎉
Congratulations on the 30,000 subs🎉🎉🎉!!! My main reasons for watching you are #1 you don't put down anyone's style and #2 you give PRACTICAL tips. If it weren't for you, it never would have crossed my mind that open shelving invites dust 😅 keep doing you boo!!!
Thank you so much!! We appreciate your support Kaley. :)
Never thought of the baseboard thing! I hate cleaning under that little overhang, but I never considered not having them! Love it. Definitely fixing that in my kitchen
I love your channel Garrett! My tag line for you is “The Designer with Sense and Sensibility.” Everything you point out is so logical and obvious but unconsciously overlooked-like those deep cavernous corner cabinets from hell.
I have two more items to add to your list-too many wall outlets on a backsplash and “fake ventilation.” I have six ugly outlets on my backsplash, and that’s all you see when you walk into my kitchen. As for fake ventilation, I’m talking about those microwave/fan combo units over the stove that pretend to filter out grease and smoke and do nothing but act as an annoying noise generator. Proper ventilation may seem just functional, but to me a well designed exhaust hood is pure luxury. ⭐️
P.S. Congrats on reaching 30K subscribers! I predict you will top 100K by 2023😃
Thanks so much Kim! You are such an awesome and supportive part of our very valued subscriber family! Also, thanks for sharing some more great ideas in you comment. :)
30.000? Wow Garrett congratulations! Can't wait for you to reach 30.000.000!!!🎉
Thank you so much, these videos are very helpful for many people around the word trying to figure out ways to improve and enjoy their space. Your positivity and non judgemental attitude makes them even better. Also your doggos are adorable! 😁
Thanks so much!! What a wonderful comment. We are working very hard at the channel, and greatly appreciate your support!
I always love your videos! My husband and I have different ideas about luxury design and practicality in the kitchen. I have always loved decluttered countertops and believe that it’s practical to not have a lot out on the countertops for ease of cooking and preparing meals and cleaning. We recently retired and built a new house with more counter space than I have ever had in forty years of marriage! I have found myself actually agreeing to having two appliances on the counter - our coffee maker and, gasp, an air fryer! (I bet you thought I was going to say toaster!) I have these appliances on the counter beside the refrigerator bump out so it isn’t in view of the main living areas but it is so convenient! I even bought a beautiful tray that holds a napkin holder, salt and pepper shakers, a coffee mug full of metal coffee stirrers, and a ceramic dish that holds our sugar substitute. And, right beside this tray, I have a really cool paper towel stand. I can’t believe what has gotten into me in my old age! Please tell me it’s ok to be a little practical as I age! Oh, and the toaster is in the cabinet below. I have it on a pull-out with an extension cord. We pull it out and move the cutting board that I have propped up on the counter to hide the electrical outlet. We slide the board over to plug it in and leave the toaster right where it is on the pullout. The air fryer doesn’t cooperate with the pullout set-up so it has to go on the counter. Cutting boards make great outlet covers, by the way! PS - I completely agree about no plastic!
Thanks so much Audrey, and thank you for watching and supporting our channel by subscribing! I really appreciate you sharing your comments with us.
I have an old farm house. The kitchen has inset drawers and cupboards. It looks like it was hand made. I painted the top cupboards white, the bottom cupboards slate blue, added beautiful handles and now, I'm going to replace, the roller-hardware in the drawers to make the drawers feel more luxurious.
Love your tip about the kick-board! Thank you! Love your pup too!!
First, thank you thank you thank you! We’re about to redo the kitchen in our daughter’s 1930 pink Spanish house. Showing the difference in looks, esp the toe kick, is SO helpful. She’s too young to have much kitchen experience, and these pictures help explain everything at a glance. Second, we live in an area with some bizarre rebuild requirements, like use of fluorescent lighting. We solved the problem by installing the fluorescent lights under the cabinets. The benefit of the light without the major ugly. Then we added power strips for all the appliances. It makes the backsplash area much less populated with outlets, with better ease of eye, and anyone can work anywhere along the counter.
When we remodeled our kitchen, which is now beautiful with lots of drawers. I don’t have a great faucet, but it’s nice. I have cabinets that expand to the ceiling which now I don’t have to clean !! My fridge fits too, yay !Thanks so much Garrett. ❤️❤️
You are so welcome Fabiola!
Thank you thank you thank you for talking about plastic and encouraging us to buy natural, sustainable materials for our homes! I found your channel recently and love it. Sooo much helpful information and great taste packed into each episode. You are so inspiring. XOXO
Thanks so much Mehlika! I'm glad you are enjoying the content. Please take a moment if you haven't already to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)
I am a new Subscriber ( April 2023.)
I really like your fun and informative videos, Garrett.
I binged a bunch last night and also this morning.
I agree with almost everything you suggest and learned several things.
I really enjoy your energetic and cheerful manner.! You also have an excellent speaking voice. I love your humour and love seeing your dogs! Maybe we could meet your husband one day too! You never mention his name.
Question for Garrett (great name) or anyone else reading this.
I inherited a kitchen created by another person. I have a mirrored backslash and I took out the mirror (I broke it by mistake with a cooking pot) behind the electric stove top. I put mini tiles with black grout. They are varied tones of brown with some coppery sparkle tiles too. I sent away for a large copper tile on Etsy made by a guy in Poland. My handyman installed the mini tiles and the square Polish Copper tile with a raised copper Tree of Life in the center.
The cabinets are olive green, just like some in this video! The Granite is brown, coppery, and orangey swirls. I have mini under cabinet lights. The question is what do you think about a mirrored backsplash? Is it Tacky 80's Crap? Is it pretty and chic Glamour?
At first I Hated it, now I like it. It reflects light and items on the counter, like flowers or my Betta Fish Bowl, or a figurine. I think it is cool, but at first I thought it was cheesey and Tacky?
What do you All think? Most people do tiles! Is the mirrored backslash a cool look?
Also, I Hate my deep triangular corner cabinets with small doorways. Two shelves inside, but low to the floor, you practically have to kneel, and very deep! I am 5'1". Any suggestions how to make it more user friendly?
Thanks Everyone!
Thanks Garrett!
Always delight at your attention to detail and real life living. Your explanations are thorough and comprehensive. You are the cream of the crop in this vlog venue, Garrett.
Wow, thank you!
I have 10 foot ceilings in my kitchen so going all the way up to the ceiling was just not affordable or practical. And I almost made the mistake of doing a wild colorful backsplash but I'm so glad I changed my mind. And I laughed when he talked about the refrigerator fit in the space. I ordered a refrigerator back in May. And I had my cabinets made with those specific measurements in mind. I didn't get that ordered refrigerator until literally yesterday. So I've had a loaner fridge which I appreciated but it didn't fit and it looked really stupid. So nice to have my new one in place now
I sincerely appreciate that you point out problems - but then offer solutions or alternatives.
Thanks so much Lori! Great point in general, and I appreciate the compliment very much. I think if you are going put forth an opinion on the dislike of something or a problem, you should have an alternative that you believe makes it better. Just criticizing things because you don't personally like them without a possible alternative seems like a waste of time to me.
I’m SO excited that you are at 30,000+ subscribers! You deserve them all! You really put so much work into your videos for us and are seriously the best designer on RUclips.
Thanks so much! We appreciate all the support you and Auggie give. We are grateful, but we want to get to at least 300,000 as soon as possible. We are willing and able to put in the work, and our subscribers are the most important part of this journey! 🤩🤩🤩
Thank you for mentioning aging in place. I am currently home shopping and making these upgrades is something I am exploring as I see my older friends and family struggling in the homes they bought decades ago
You are so welcome!
Agree so much about toe kicks and drawers. It adds so much to function and keeping things organized and clean. I wish we could do cabinets to the ceiling. We have a vaulted ceiling in a 90s home, so I didn't want to make the space feel smaller by lowering the ceiling, but I prefer cabinets that go all the way up. Not only having NOT to dust, but also for having more storage.
When I put in a new kitchen 10 year ago, I made sure there were no cupboards, it is all drawers with soft touch closure and is all flush. So easy to keep clean.!
That's a great idea!
These “influencers” would never diss something so iconically like you do
Thanks so much! We all get along well. Everyone has their perspective, and I respect opinions whether I agree or not. I just focus on sharing with all of you the knowledge I gained from getting a degree in interior design, and being involved in the craft for almost 10 years. Our goal is to bring viewers the best information possible, and not fluff in a judgment free environment zone without pushing my own style or just regurgitating what's trending on social media.
I literally have never thought about having drawers instead of lower cabinets. Based on that alone you have a new subscriber.
Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. Btw I think you will really like the video coming this Thursday! :)
Love the ideas especially for cost efficient solutions to get the cabinets to reach the ceiling! I’d also highly recommend lighting, out with fluorescent tubes!! And a nice consistent under cabinet lighting for tasks with a dimmer for ambient settings always stands out nicely!
Great idea!! Thanks so much Jordyn. :)
I watched this over a year ago and changed a piece of plastic thing from my kitchen for metal, that's the starting point of a whole DIY renovation and after a year with the inspiration of lots of other RUclips videos from you and other people, my home is transformed into a minimalism style and looked more expensive than before. Thank you!
Awesome! Glad to be of help.😊😊😊
I don’t understand why builders do not make the refrigerator space deeper. Any standard refrigerator will stick out if it’s placed flush to the wall. Then, to top it off, standard depth cabinets are installed over it that you can’t reach into. It aggravates me. Counter depth refrigerators are expensive and you sacrifice food storage capacity for looks. I really like the information you, and examples, in your videos Garret. Well done.
Thanks so much Lesa! I'm really happy you enjoyed the content. :)
I am planning a new kitchen right now and Garrett, your information is a gold mine to me. Many thanks for educating me in designing one of the most important rooms of a home. 🙏
You are so welcome Antoinette! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing.
Great ideas. Many of them already incorporated into our kitchen redesign plans. One thing that isn't super expensive to upgrade/elevate, is changing out the hardware on the kitchen cabinets.
Very true! Thanks so much. :)
Garrett, thank you for taking the time to educate DIY homeowners. Big hug!
My pleasure!
When we put cabinets to the 9' ceilings in 1980 people thought we were nuts. I love having the extra clean storage space.
I love that you talk about aging in place.
Dear Garrett, thanks so much for sharing your knowledge and artistry on the finer points and also design basics the average person does not intuitively pick up on (for example, the differences in kitchen cabinetry doors and the professional terms used to describe them). The images are stellar and inspiring. I've inherited low-end kitchen cabinets with narrow moulding and a sharply-angled ceiling that prevents me from installing taller cabinets at top, so cheap, cheap, cheap. I was wondering how to best elevate their look at least a bit & hoping you might at some point add to your channel a video focusing on what you called the "jewelry" aspect of cabinetry (hardware) re which styles go best with what types of doors/cabinets re plain or trimmed, when and where to keep hardware styles and types consistent or mix and match whether knobs, pulls, etc. Love your style, kisses to the pups!
Hi Dee! Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it. I have spoken about hardware, and cabinetry a fair amount in several of my videos. Please take a moment to support the channel by subscribing, and I also suggest turning the bell notifications on so you know every time I post a video. Also, as you have time, what many of my subscribers do is they go to the channel and watch all the videos they might have missed which are not only fun, but full of helpful information and ideas. :)
Congrats on the +30k! Well deserved!
This was such a Great Reminder of things/ideas I needed to add to my 'must have' list as we're gearing up for our kitchen redo. So helpful, as always!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much. :)
Another great video Garret. Always great and classy ideas which are quite simple but not always something you would always think about yourself. I'm so glad I found your channel because there are so many that are really awful. Thank you again Garrett, looking forward to the next video
Glad you enjoyed it Linda! We really appreciate having you as a subscriber. :)
Re the toekick, if i did a kitchen refit I have seen that bottom space utilised as shallow drawers with no handles but the type where you push to open.
They would be so handy. Excellent video and advice, thank you.
Interesting! I think it's a good space for storage if it wouldn't bother someone to bend down to access the drawers. Thanks so much for watching, and supporting our channel by being a very valued subscriber!
Wow, so impressed with this video! I'm a little obsessed with interior design videos, so I've seen many, but this is my new favorite. Loved that you explain what works & why something doesn't work. You presented ideas & concepts that I never gave a second thought to. Loved this video & plan to watch again and take notes.
Glad you liked it Lisa!! Thanks for watching, and supporting our work and channel by subscribing.
So glad I found your channel. I am moving my stack washer/dryer to my upstairs bathroom, and that will give me a big chunk of space to put shelves etc in. I do not want to rip out what I have now, so am watching all your videos for inspiration, thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
Fab video! I love this room-focused detailed breakdown... such great content (as always). Thank you for sharing your knowledge and congrats on reaching 30k! Woot woot! I will not be surprised to hear when you quickly reach 100k!
You are so welcome! We are so grateful to our subscribers for the support, and working hard to get to at least 300k as soon as possible!
Love the info on the toe kick. I just purchased my cabinets on line from a company called Nelson Cabinetry, I think the quality falls in the category 2 you mention at the beginning of the video, I was sold because compared to big box cabinets, these are entirely made of wood and surprisingly affordable. Until I watched your video, I had never paid attention to this detail as being a feature found in higher end cabinets. My cabinets do have this space, now I can't stop noticing it Everytime I walk into my kitchen 😂 , maybe one day I will fill it out to achieve the more expensive look. I love your video as you help me refine my knowledge, there is always a pearl in every video you post! ❤️
Thanks so much Baba!
Congratulations on 30K subscribers. Well deserved. I’m saving this video for when I’m able to Reno my kitchen.
Awesome! Thank you!
So . . . we'll be covering the toekicks because the 3-inch acrylic toenails reference will whittle my self-respect down to a nub if I don't. Love you, Garrett! 🤣
I would add two cautionary points to inset cabinet doors…..if you’re in an older home, it will be more difficult to install…..square and level walls and floors are critical with inset doors……in addition, inset doors make the surrounding box more vulnerable to showing dings, dents, paint chips when taking things in and out of cabinets…..an overlay door hides that aspect of everyday use…..that said, I wouldn’t trade my inset doors for anything else! ❤️
I love your focus on environment, ageing in place, function, and beautiful.
Congratulations on the 30,000 subscribers!
Some fantastic advice as always. I'm currently trying to 'elevate' the tiny builder-grade kitchen in my new flat. It has most of the 'affordable kitchen' issues you mentioned: ugly hardware, thick grout lines, toe-kick space, zero (yes zero) drawers, tired-looking builder-grade tap/faucet, cabinets that don't go to the ceiling, plastic utensils, plus, as a bonus, an ugly boiler on the far wall which is the first thing you see when you walk in. The fridge is small, but at least it fits. 😂
I can't afford a full kitchen renovation at the moment but I'm considering repainting the cabinet doors and replacing the hardware. It's melamine though, in that cheap plastic faux beech finish so I'm a bit apprehensive about painting it, but I might summon up the courage one day!
Thanks so much!
@@11lizgoodall Yes. My homes are always designed with drawers or renovated to include them. I love them.Thanks so much for your support and for watching!
@@11lizgoodall Yes - I've got all my cutlery on the worktop in a bucket 😂 (or rather an old tea tin). If I ever get round to renovating the kitchen, I'm going to try and squeeze at least one drawer in there somewhere. No sure where but I'm determined to make it work!
Great video- Congratulations on 30K.. very well deserved... I think you should do one of these for every room!
Thanks so much Christine! We appreciate your support. :)
I never thought about the baseboards at the bottom of the cabinets! Thank you for that bit of info!😁❤️👍
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Hi 👋 you are absolutely right about the drawers!!! In my new kitchen I miss the amount of drawers I used to have..... trying to figure out what to do.... ❤️☺️👋
Thanks for watching, and for supporting our channel by subscribing! Perhaps, if it's possible and affordable you might consider adding more drawers.
I'm about to go through a kitchen reno, and everything you mentioned is on point. Still a month away from starting it, but I went through all those details with the designer. So, yes, you definitely know what you are talking about!
Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful, and thank you for watching and supporting our work and channel by subscribing!
Lots of helpful info again...good idea about the kick plates....I certainly don't need more corners for dust bunnies to live! Love bulldog cohost!
Thank you for the tips. I'm preparing for a kitchen renovation and can't deny how stress I'm feeling.
I love your videos. I am learning a lot and enjoying myself at the same time.
I also appreciate that you don't say don't do something, you promote being ourselves even if its something you personally wouldn't do.
I was wondering if you would consider doing a video on mobile home improvements or elevating our homes on a budget.
Awesome! Thank you! I've done allot of videos which give suggestions on how to do things at all budget levels, and I will continue to do that. My last two videos alone gave viewers ideas on how to update kitchens and bathrooms affordably without real renovation. I think to get the most out of this channel, one should subscribe and put the bell notifications on so you don't miss the content you are actually asking for. :)
*More Drawers* . Should I ever be able to design a kitchen, the majority of the lowers would be drawers. *Wood Utensils* . Whenever I am out thrifting I always look for vintage wooden spoons and utensils. They definitely look better than plastic especially when displayed in a vintage crock or vessel.
Love these, AND, in my tiny NYC galley kitchen I DO use the toe kick, BUT I also think a toe kick drawer would be lux and add a lot of ease. Also, YES drawers!!! Accessibility and storage.
Thanks for sharing!!
Congratulations on 30k subscribers! You deserve all the success, Garrett! Thank you for another awesome video.
Thanks so much Ricci! We appreciate your support so much. :)
Garrett, this video was very helpful. Thank you for addressing the details. I love your style and color palette in your home.
Glad it was helpful!
Always great advice. Also love the comment about sustainability. Re: cabinets and trim to the ceiling, I love that look, but also wanted to comment that sometimes a little cabinet that doesn’t reach the ceiling or a china cabinet/hutch feels like an organic addition. It looks kind of hand curated or handmade if it looks like a piece of furniture. Maybe better for a traditional style.
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Love these tips. I remodeled my kitchen 15 years ago and it still looks amazing and I didn’t do the toe kick. Nice to hear it was a good decision. Note: I have a toe kick where my range top is and it’s always filled with dust and dirt. I’ll take your suggestion to fill it in with molding (I’m about to paint them out and change my backsplash so perfect timing). Thx. Keep the tips coming.
Thanks so much Linda! Im glad the video was helpful.:)
You know they make slim drawers that can fit in toe kick area also. Happy updating 🙂
Yes yes yes to the natural materials. I want as little plastic in my new house as humanly possible. Our new cabinets were built by a local company and are the full overlay, and a stained solid wood. We have a limited color palate (mostly blacks and tans) and ordered all black stainless appliances. The fridge is counterdepth to minimize the intrusion into the kitchen. (Less storage, but we also have a full size freezer in the pantry.) I really agree that consistency makes a big difference. Congrats on the 30K subscribers and may you continue to grow - you deserve it!
Thanks so much! We are still have quite a journey ahead, but we will get there. :)
I’m having to replace my sink and faucet and found you. I LOVE you Garrett!! I’m kinda frugal but it makes so much sense to have invest in a great faucet!! Simple, clean AND a wow factor. Of course! 🥰
Happy to help! Welcome to the channel Susan. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family! :)
I love you in blue! I could not agree more with taking the cabinets to the ceiling.
🌟 Whew…. I passed on all your points today.🙌🏽 Always enjoy hearing your advice and humor (3” toenails LOL!) LOVE all my kitchen drawers in counter and island. You are so right about those, MUCH more functional, user friendly, and wise use of space. Til next video… Cheers! 🍸😎🍸
Thanks so much! See you Sunday
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👏👏Congratulations on a job well done...30.4k subscribers!!! 👏👏 I've been watching from the beginning, and you just keep getting better & better!! Love the content always, and this one was so informative!
Thanks so much Mary! We really appreciate having you as a subscriber and all the support. I’m grateful for where we are, but I’m mindful we are just beginning!
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Oh Garrett, this is so very useful. We are in the planning stage of a kitchen renovation and the choices seem overwhelming. I am refining our plans more and more as I watch your videos. You always point out things I hadn't thought of that are great ideas. Thank you. Kisses to the doggies.
Thanks so much Victoria! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 🐶🐶🐶
Hello Garret! Greetings from Romania :) I am looking for ideas regarding kitchens and you were very helpful. Thank you. Love your videos ❤
I subscribed 2 days ago when you were at 26k and now you’re at 30k!!! 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳Congratulations!!! You’re very knowledgeable.
Thanks so much. Welcome to the channel! It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family.
I’ve started sharing your stuff w friends of mine and now they’ve subscribed and now we compare notes on what you talk about it…loving it…congrats so much on the 30K plus subscribers… 💕
Wow, that's awesome and such a compliment Linda! Thank you. I really appreciate all your support. The channel journey continues. :)
I learned a lot. I never thought about factor of extending shelves or cabinetry to the ceiling.
I had all the doors in my kitchen refaced and the countertop changed. Yes, it's a very affordable way to get a totally brand-new look!
I am trying so hard to have an elevated kitchen that looks effortless. It’s taking so much effort 😂. I hadn’t even thought about the toe kick situation. Thank you!
You are so welcome! You'll get there. Just take your time, and plan it out with what you truly want and love, keeping in mind functionality and of course safety. Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing!
I am so glad I found this video. I am set to have my kitchen built soon. This is really helpful for my planning especially for the backsplash. Thank you for your ideas and tips :).
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. We appreciate it.
I enjoyed this video. Your pacing, content and screen presense are outstanding. And as a kitchen designer and installer I agree with many of your points so I do know exactly what you are speaking about. However I wish you had included more visuals to consistently enlighten us and to support your interesting and valid narrative. The more visual imagery to support your points the better. It would have been great, for one example, if you had shown more photos of refrigerators that you consider fitting their space. None of them really corrected the issues such as a counter depth fridge or correcting for fridges that open the wrong way or addressing the gap above the top of the refrigerator and the cabinet above. Photos to compare the ill-fitting with a well-fitting could be used.
I never thought of eliminating the "toe kick" areas in the kitchen! Now I have to get rid of mine, I just moved to a new home and it's nothing but another obstacle to clean.
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Thank you for your very practical and usable tips. We are getting ready to redo our 1988 kitchen. You bought up items I really wasn’t aware of like covering the toe kick space. My retirement gift to myself is the kitchen update centered around an Ilve Nostalgia range in burgundy red with brass trim. I was going to go with a light cabinet color to let the stove be the spotlight. I will be watching many more of your videos! If you see my post I’d love to hear your color recommendations for cabinets and countertop material.
Thanks so much for watching, and supporting the channel by subscribing! I love marble of course as long as you are up for proper care and maintenance. It all really depends on what you like, and I'd have to see the space to really give an opinion. There are many options. I'd suggest watching the videos we have done on kitchens which are on the channel if you haven't already. For me, one of the most important things in a kitchen for an elevated look is cabinetry that goes all the way to the ceiling.
Where have you been all my RUclips life?? You are a total gem and wealth of knowledge.
Question: I am finally getting the nasty 25 y/o builder grade wallpaper off my kitchen walls and into the trash, where it belongs.
Hiring a person to come in and lay a brand new layer of mud on the walls, then priming for paint.
I like clean lines, simple, and bright, utilizing neutral color schemes. What are some timeless wall colors for a kitchen? Also, my cabinets are builder-grade orangey oak…not my jam. How about a coordinating paint recommendation to go with the recommendation of the wall color??
Your video couldn’t come at a better time!
Thank you, Garrett! I plan to binge-watch your videos very soon.
Such a lovely comment! I'm so glad you are enjoying our videos. Welcome to the channel Deborah. It's great to have you as part of our subscriber family! Much more to come. :)
One of the features that sold us on our house is all of the drawers in the kitchen. I love them with all my heart, even though the counters were inexpensive white laminate with the wood trim, and the backsplash was a 4-inch green tile laid diagonally. Oy. Those drawers instead of base cabinets are the best. (And we replaced the counters and backsplash as soon as we could.)
Love it!
30k👏👏👏 I moved into this 73 home with no updates. The kitchen appliances, and especially the fridge were a wreck. The cabinets had such a small opening that no modern fridge would fit. The kitchen was large and I put the new fridge in a space that maybe was meant for a tiny dinette. Now I have this really nice fridge with no water and ice. The plumber wanted over 600 to run water through the garage wall. So that didn’t get done even though that water source is directly behind the wall. Garret you would probably cry if you had this kitchen. The good news is that the money I saved on not adding water, I bought a really nice wash machine. No dryer though. I wish I could use all your great ideas, or mine.
Always unique content. Never thought about the toe kicks. I want them gone now! (My issue is golden retriever hair-- much worse that little bullies' fluff.)
GREAT! I LEARNED A LOT! GOTTA UPGRADE. Thanks. My first time watching.
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Love your videos Garrett! Always so informative and interesting. Thank you for sharing all your knowledge with us!
My pleasure! It's great having you as very valued subscriber, and your support is a greatly appreciated.
i co-sign most of these. all but the toe kick. i did a toe kick in most of my kitchen and i find myself banging my toes when i am at the area without it. i’m glad i did baseboard where i did for aesthetic reason but the mai. work areas are more comfortable with the toe kick.
Garrett, a warm "hello😄" from your newest subscriber! So glad to have found your ever-so-helpful channel. 😊 We're in the midst of remodeling, just about to launch into the kitchen phase; I hope we will be able to incorporate some of your excellent observations into our design details.
Congratulations on reaching 30,000+ subscribers--wow! 🥳🥂🍾🥂🥳Long may you, all of your beloveds, & your channel thrive!
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Thanks so much Sarah! It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. 2022 is going to be epic!
😂 48:00 - 49:00 Look at that French bulldog climbing the stairs at speed light!⚡ALL under ONE second! 🤣👌🏼
Thanks Garrett for the kitchen video! My kitchen is such a puzzle!
I can make it "Pinterest cute" but it will never feel luxurious! But my only one cabinet goes up to the ceiling! I also bought a new retro looking refrigerator (red and chrome) that's smaller, so it fits better... I just want a more functional space that works for me. (Obviously, new owners would break the kitchen wall!)
👉🏼🏅🏆 Your channel growth should get exponential since watching you once is adopting you! You're the best! 🤞🏼🍀🌠
Thanks so much! Linus knows that he's not supposed to go up there, but he's an imp. He's very good hearted and sweet. I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)
@@GarrettLeChic 😂 That scene is even funnier if Linus wasn't allowed to go up! 🤣
Just dropping in to say I always forget to hit like, your videos, but I actually love all of them!…ps. I will try to remember to hit like
Thanks Rose! We appreciate how supportive a subscriber you are!
We bought a house a year ago, and your channel has taught me how well the former owners designed it! Yay inlaid cabinets!
Yay! I’m so glad you are enjoying the channel. Much more to come.😊😊😊
Congratulations 🎊🍾🎉🎈 on 30,000!!! I am so glad I am part of your family. Looking forward to many more videos!!!!
Thank you so much! Nita! New video coming out today 10am PST. :)
Omg ! The toe kick will not be in my new kitchen…Brilliant ideas … so happy I found this channel … Love 💕 your pup … I have a wee Shih Tzu
Thanks Kat! The pups are just lounging together today. Shih Tzus are very cute. :)
Congrats Garrett on reaching 30,000subscribers👏👏👏 Another extremely informative video! I’m getting ready to update kitchen & every tip you gave is spot on! You’re the best🥇
Thanks so much for the lovely comment Kay! Best of luck with the kitchen update. :)
I agree on the plastic untensil thing. I am guilty of a few plastic spoons but after the major reno l am doing they will be a no go. Always good real living advice from Garret plus he is always in a cute sweater during the cold months. 😁
Thanks Lorene! :)
My kitchen is off the garage/mud room hall so people tend to drop keys, etc on the counter. I added an open top decorative wood box by the entrance. Now the grocery list, pens, keys, sunglasses, business cards etc get corralled in there and it looks a lot better.
Great idea Sulan! 😁😁😁
Lol, 3 inch acrylic toenails 🤣 too funny! Love this video, I look forward to your video every day. Also, thank you for remaining us to recycle ♻️! We all need to reduce, reuse and recycle more!!!
Thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
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Love your channel!! Great info! I also hate seeing fridges that don't fit the space. When shopping for mine for my new home, the measurements were the 1ST thing I looked at!
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Congratulations 30K! No surprise there, your videos are fabulous, thank you 💫 🌟 ⭐️
Thanks so much Susan! 😀😀😀
Congratulations on 30K!!! Signed for our new to us house Wednesday. Then spent three days cleaning the kitchen. Absolutely going to buy some roll out shelves!!! Your refrigerator comments are right on. We viewed a few houses with refrigerators that were chosen poorly.
Thanks, we are very grateful and the journey continues. That is awesome, and best of luck with the house!
Yay! You're videos are such a joy to watch Garrett! I love all the advice. You seem so sweet and funny, I feel like I'm listening to a friend teach me about a subject I'm passionate about!
Also, as a fellow "short snout" dog mom, I appreciate your taste lol .
Thanks so much Hollie! :)
I walked into my kitchen after I watched this video. And of course I immediately noticed the toe kick area.Looks like my next project is covering the toe kick with baseboard trim!
Sounds great! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel and work by subscribing. :)
30k! Congratulations, Garrett! You deserve it and more! 🥳🎊
Thanks so much! We will get there!!! :)