I don’t get the RUclips designer obsession with making a home “look expensive”. I understand that people in our society are overly concerned with appearing to have a lot of money. It’s not the wealthy, but the ordinary working stiffs that keep the Louis Vuitton and BMW folks in business. But wealth and “high-end” items have nothing to do with good design. I’ve been in mansions with expensive decor that looked awful and everyday humble homes that were warm, inviting, and decorated with style, taste, and personality. The “look expensive” thing really irritates me. Interior design is an art. Elitism has nothing to do with it. Unfortunately, in our society, they have become synonymous. I enjoy being surrounded by things that are beautiful, comfortable, and pleasurable to use and look at. I couldn’t care less how expensive they are or appear to be. I care about them being a reflection of my sense of self and an expression of how I see and interpret life and the world. A well-decorated home is evocative and SAYS something. Perhaps the emphasis should be on “tasteful”, “elegant”, “lush”, or even “luxurious” rather than “expensive-looking”. ❤
I used to have a drying mat but it hit yucky so I got a silver rack and board drain. Have to figure out the sponge on the handle thing. I use that but don't want it under the sink when it's wet so I have it in a tropical glass. Great video, I really like your videos and ziggy is adorable.
I agree with what she is saying. I have a very small kitchen and I cannot store things off of countertops or put things like lamps taking up my precious countertop space. All my cabinets have to hold everything …I don’t have room for decor - open shelves. We are going to start a kitchen remodel and I am excited but fundamentally the space is not going to be sooo big that we can do a lot of this
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. They really present essential information and come to the point. Unlike other formats who seem to talk and talk with no relevant information. Please keep up your format, which I and certainly many others enjoy.
JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVED 😍 ❤ ALL YOUR IDEAS 💡 ❤ PRACTICAL ,MAKES SENSE AND JUST WORKS 💪..MORE TIPS ON FOYER AND EMPTY SPACES VS STORAGE PLS ...I ALWAYS HAVE A TOUGH TIME DECIDING BETWEEN LEAVING A SPACE EMPTY OR FILL IT WITH A STORAGE USEABLE SPACE ... THE EMPTY CLEAN WALK-THROUGH OF A FOYER MAKES ME FEEL LIKE ITS A MORE EXPENSIVE PLACE THAN FILLING IT UP ..HOW MUCH IS TOO LITTLE AND HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH ...?
Most dish soaps can be thinned by half (and should be!) Find a bottle you like (mine are breweries with fun labels!) Thin your dish soap into this bottle, and cap it off with a spout designed for olive or other oils. You can usually purchase these for a small cost at grocery stores or Bed Bath & Beyond.
So many great tips! I love her videos. But I would never use baskets in the kitchen area. For me, everything that comes in contact with food has to be washable. Also food moths like paper and natural materials to make it their home. And transparent containers are only great inside cabinets. They may look great outside too, but food should be stored in the dark, especially coffee and tea. Porzellan, ceramic’s, eco- plastic or dark glass can look beautiful ;)
well, I have two kitchens... one really small and practical, which I use when me and my man are alone and a very big one 324 square feet, when my kids 8 + partners and 17 grandchildren invade us for the summer, and fortunately the terrace is right I front of that big kitchen so we mostly eat outdoors. And for that latter case, I don't give a monkey's butt what it looks like, all I need is functionality. Oh, by the way, kitchens are for cooking, and that's what I really love to do. We live off gritt, so a chique, sleek kitchen would look like a pimple on my nose. I love authentical furniture, vintage and real wood!!
@@francoisederocher how wonderful that you cook for you and your family! To be fair I'm sure there are plenty of millennials who know their way around a kitchen, and grandmas who live off frozen meals ;P
@@rekwa3860 why the hell do you want to impress someone with a cheap kitchen that is made to look expensive? What kind of people do you interact with? If the people I frequent judge me by my cheap faux expensive kitchen, I certainly don't want them around.
What I appreciate the most about your videos is that they are succinct and to the point. No fluff, no time wasting. I never have to skip or fast forward. You are efficient in your well-edited delivery of information and tips. Thank you so much.
Decluttering and decanting are awesome ideas, but paintings above the range? Or a table lamp taking valuable countertop space with the cords hanging out? Does anyone actually cook in that kitchen? Stick on tiles look cheap in person no matter how well they photograph, the same goes for stick-on under-the-counter light strips.
I could do all of these suggested things but I'd first have to get rid of my wife. I take all the magnets and other stuff off the fridge; she puts it right back. She thinks she has to save world single-handedly, so the drying mat is always occupied with lots of washed cans, bottles, jars and other stuff waiting to go into the recycling bin.
*Clear the Fridge* . I clean homes, nothing aggravates me more than a cluttered fridge. I'm not moving all of that "stuff" and based on some clients, they haven't moved it either in ten years. My coffee maker is the only small appliance on my counter and it sits in a tray, all the others are stashed in a cabinet. While I love Dawn dish soap, it serves me well beautifully decanted in an amber pump bottle.
Another tip for keeping an area from becoming a dumping ground for items. I have an eat-in kitchen & was constantly asking family to put their things away. A trick I use to keep all the stuff off the table was to set it the night before. No place for anything to land!
I tried the strip lights and they died within a week. I love my pantry, which hides containers. I like my red microwave and electric kettle, which give me pleasure. I painted my cabinet doors green and have lots of art in my kitchen. I used peel and stick Mexican style tiles which brightened the backsplash. There are a lot of good tips in this video.
One thing to keep in mind with jars and containers is that some things are light-sensitive. Things like most spices, oils, protein powders, tea leaves and coffee beans should *not* be stored in transparent containers but in tinted or opaque containers. So it’s best to have both kinds of storage! The tip with the dish soap is great! I have long had a soap dispenser for my bathroom, but I’ve never actively seen refill bags for dish soap. I’ll look out for it, though, and buy a soap dispenser for the kitchen! Another thing I’m unsure about is how to decorate or hide the little things that are almost always in the open in my kitchen, like honey, maple syrup, tabasco, and small stuff like that. Or maybe I need one of those condiment baskets that I can easily put away after use?
I just use ANY soap dispenser that looks beautiful and gives me a happy feeling in my kitchen. Thank you for the clarification about the jars. You are so right. Never crossed my mind.
Wonderful suggestions except for drying mat for those of us who cook for a family practically everyday. We NEED to have a dish rack to hold many dishes, pots and pans etc. Also, in our home, it’s more practical to keep it out at all times. That’s about the only thing I can’t change.
The kitchen is a utilitarian space. For me, the best kitchens reflect that to some degree. These days we seem to want to remove that element altogether.
Well if you have big sink, put in there, it will be hidden but completely usable. If you can save up for a dishwasher or big sink would be ideal but thats not always possible
Use both & reserve a shelf in a cupboard or pantry to hide them. What I mean is - wash up & place items on rack. Allow them to dry there as long as possible. Place mat alongside & then sit rack on it - then shift dishes, rack & mat to that spot you reserved on shelf out of sight. (By shifting rack on the mat, you don't have small items falling through.) This is also a way to move items out of the way when you have a really big amount & want to keep washing up but the rack is full. I used to have a little ditty above my sink - "Thank God for the dirty dishes, They have a story to tell For some in this world go hungry But we are blessed to eat so well." Happy Housework Wendy
Is it marble or is it marble look solid porcelain? The points she’s trying to make is 1) the tips she’s shared, and 2) there’s imitation products that look like the real deal that would give you the look for less. (Also to be fair to her, when searching Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram for example photos it’s really hard to find ones that aren’t these more high end kitchens. Just the nature of the game. 🙁)
Do whatever brings you joy and pleasure! It's one life to live and no one really knows much or there is no guarantee about reincarnations so....Make each moment count.
Great tips. However, it didn't work for me to move food products from their original packaging to clear containers because I lost the cooking instructions, nutrition info, and expiration dates. So then I was cutting that info out with scissors and taping it to inside of lid. Too much work. Just easier to keep pantry doors closed.
I have to admit I hate lamps on countertops in the kitchen, this is a North American thing. It's just going to get greasy 😜. I prefer minimal design, Australian architecture is my absolute favourite 😍😍😍😍. And I think that art works in the kitchen are also not going to be a great idea, same grease problem. The images you show look lovely, but it's just for the shoot, not everyday life.
I love the look of decanted items, but not the thought... If there's a little bit left, and you put more on top, at some poi t ypu'll have some really old food in the containers. The reasonable thing would be to use up everything in the container before refilling, but that means you need extra space somewhere to keep stuff in the original packaging. Also: expiry dates: how do you know how old things are?
Decanted in the front, the remainders in the back. I use up until empty then replenish. The handles on my containers are so much easier to work with. But I don't do it for everything either. The things I use frequently enough the expiry date is a non issue.
You got some great replys for your concerns, to add to them I would like to add that I decant foods like pastas, sugars, rice, dried goods like peas and beans and snacks wrapped in their packages, if you get my drift, that way you won't have to wait for the container to finish before you topping them up
I just bought 3 matching vases from a thrift store. They're cute and they were like $1 each. Only issue was I had to rid of (what i assume was 70 year old) pasta and dusty noodles out of them, first. As I am doing this, I am thinking _this is silly, why are we putting pasta in vases and jars_ ? The only thing I jar in those pretty organizational jars/containers are baking powder w/a baby spoon, washing powder, things of that nature. I don't want someone empty my 70 year old rice or pasta into the trash, 70 years from now, thinking the same about me 😅
@@ei_maj Works great for me as we use these food items on a regular basis, we don't have much cupboard space and I can see straight away if they need topping up without having to go through the cupboard as they fit nicely on my countertop, if it didn't work for them or if it does not work for you then I totally get it
I found a decent kitchen faucet (used) for $50, one free chrome faucet for the bathroom, one I bought for $45, knobs for $25, caulking for $10, and a new switch light plate for $2.50, and a set of two LED ceiling light fixtures for $30. So far I'm very pleased with these changes 😁
Love the images you chose to give examples. You conveyed kindness with exact easy to understand options to elevating a kitchen. Then you threw in other options with images that was well thought out and executed perfectly! Love how you also included links to certain products and tips in video. Bravo! Totally enjoyed watching your video.
My kitchen is a workhorse, not a show dog. Its purpose is to feed a family, not to pose for a photo shoot. I keep ugly packaged items in a pantry closet (with a closed door) and the expiration dates clearly marked, and don't like my work surfaces cluttered, do like clear glass jars with labels for spices and coffee station items, agree with limiting small appliances to what you use every day, love under-cabinet lighting, but will never use lamps or floral/ greenery arrangements as kitchen decor. Everything in my kitchen has a purpose and a place. Nothing is there to be purely decorative.
Curious why you would watch a video on kitchen decor if not interested in kitchen decor 🤔. Perhaps something with "practical kitchen" in the title would be better suited to you.
The items you use in your kitchen can be functional as well as decorative. The main thing is clean, tidy and uncluttered. Each to her own but one splash of beauty makes for a happier cook. A pretty bowl of fruit fresh flowers.⁷
Thank you for your great tips! I moved to a new place recently and applied some of your tips. I decluttered the counters until there's only one small appliance, a drying mat, and nice soap dispensers. I also got myself a thin, good-looking cutting board that looks pretty on the drying mat and I can still tuck it away in the cabinet when I know I won't need it for a while. It took me about a month to gather the things I needed (because I waited until they're on sale), but now I have a lovely small kitchen!
I agree, with the comment below. That is why I have subscribed to your channel. You don't waffle on, about your toenails, or the weather. Arrrhh. That drives me crazy. I love your, to the point, matter of fact way, of approaching things. Keep up the good work.
I'm sorry, but I am NOT going to place a lamp on my kitchen counters... I like to minimize the amount of stuff that can catch grease that inevitably finds its way onto various surfaces in the kitchen anyway. Also, another tip that alleviates the need for a dish rack or a drying mat (that begin to smell unpleasant after a while) is to just place the dishes that have been hand washed into the dishwasher to dry.
everything good but Ill disagree with one point.Having all the clutter appliances on your countertop may not be such a bad thing,depends on your purpose. I designed my kitchen as an industrial type, it actually looks pretty good with all the high-end mini appliances, quality stainless cookware and utensils. Giving it a very practical look , not just for show.
Anyone else laughing at the comments where they feel personally attacked. IIRC, she said these were all suggestions and no one had to implement all of them. This generation is so sensitive. Can't even suggest anything even lightheartedly anymore.
Well half of these comments are " I'm a grandma who cooks for 17 children, I don't need lamps and bouquets" So I don't think it's about "this" generation :)
If you want to give it a try, I suggest a washable marker to write expiration dates on the bottom of the jars. If I need to keep the directions I write them down on a clip board that hangs inside the pantry. But yes it’s a lot of work just to have a pretty pantry
I put most items into Tupperware storage containers. You can find these used-just clean and disinfect before using It “cubes” out your pantry to decrease wasted space (a shipping/freight concept). Sometimes I put similar bagged items together and place in one container (such as bagged croutons, dried cranberries, etc into a “salad toppings” container. It’s much easier to find things, pantry is organized =less waste. Yes, it is more visually appealing, but far more functional. Well worth the time to not have sugar or flour flying every time you reach into an open bag or loose dry noodles spill in your pantry. However, if these items were on a open shelf I would use more decorative containers.
omg that little honking sound, when the dishwashing liquid is shown ♥ these are the things that make your videos so incredibly entertaining. quality content and great humour!
Even though I don’t personally like things on my frig, I applaud you for all your travel. You found an inexpensive way to memorialize your travels, it brings you joy daily to be reminded, and you saved money in your mementos for future travel.
This was so helpful!! We just moved into a rental and don't have the budget to renovate like we'd want. We will definitely be applying some of these tips!
I'm surprised at the amount of negative comments on this channel, some people seem to forget that lots of people are renting and having electricians in or replacing existing cupboards are not an option. These people would love my apartment 🤣 I have 5 doors and a window, all different sizes and moldings, hardly any cupboards, 2 feet of counter space, no room for a dishwasher because the washing machine goes in the kitchen, the dryer goes in the back porch 🤣 But I've always had open glass shelves and framed art on the walls, just make sure it's framed under glass and horrors yes you have to clean it regularly.🤣😂 But it makes me happy.
I have seen tons of videos, but yours is the only one that gives real awesome suggestions. Thanks so much. Will look for the video where you give similar tips for making the living room look expensive. Also please do one on lights.. how to create expensive looking lights for the home.
Looking more expensive is NOT my goal in life. Sheesh! I abhor stylish, expensive stuff like granite countertops. In a few years everyone will be ripping them out for the next stylish thing. Meanwhile, mountains in Brazil will have been leveled and tankers of fuel oil were used to ship the granite here. I like functional, sustainable, good quality, and reasonably neat. I do a lot of decanting into large canisters and Mason jars. I buy spices from Penseys and decant into a line of jam jars with good lids. I label everything with painters tape & a sharpie. I have my Kitchen Aid on my counter next to my canisters. I love my kitchen. I actually cook and bake in it. 😀
Totally agree. Let's think about the planet and be organized and neat without shopping at Target. I also cook and bake a ton and I like my kitchen to be welcoming and user-friendly, not an art gallery.
These does not need to be followed by the word “Ones”. “It is redundant...like female girl. Or, my favorite “a Jewish Rabbi” all rabbis are Jewish. A Catholic Pope
A firend of mine, who is a professional organizer, suggests hanging your children's artwork in the garage. You still see it everyday, but it's not cluttering your fridge.
I agree with much of this especially cleanliness and being uncluttered but cabinets have doors that cover all undecanted goods. How does that make a kitchen look more expensive? why would anyone clutter up their kitchen work counters with a lamp? where is the sense in hiding away a useful kitchen appliance but replacing it with a lamp? and stick on tiles and battery powered strip lighting? that does look cheap. IMO the best look for a kitchen is one that looks as though actual cooking takes place, not just opening a series of cans. It also needs to be efficiently zoned according to function with everything frequently used placed close to hand.
I really like the look of artwork in a kitchen, but the trend toward displaying it above the stove or in a prep area isn't practical. Your artwork will shortly be covered in grease, dust and splashes from foods or from washing your dishes. Artwork is NOT easy to clean. If it happens to be an original, it will be ruined. Better to confine artwork (and lamps) to the eating area instead of the prep area. Also, those dish drying mats are useless. You cannot easily stack your dishes on them so you run the risk of breaking glass and ceramic pieces because they were precariously stacked and slid onto the floor. The mats get soaked and don't dry, therefore, your dishes don't dry. What's even worse is that many of the mats are treated with "anti-microbial" chemicals which will contaminate your dishes and potentially cause harm to your health when the chemicals get on your dishes and you ingest food that absorbs the chemicals from those dishes. I don't care if my kitchen looks expensive, I want it to function and I want to avoid health risks.
I love your channel ! straight to the point bo unnecessary talk. any sentences has an important information so we don't lose time. because what I hate we informationnal videos. just sometimes pictures dont last long so while you talk we have a too short moment to look at the picture. so I often pause. but it's a great quality content you the reason I'll renovate my appartment
I like how you introduce your video by saying you dont need to spend a lot of money and then spend the next 10 examples explaining how you have to buy this or that...
I love your video. Straight to the point! I’m in the kitchen all day especially with my almost 2 year old daughter so I like creating a cozy & clean ambience. My must haves are the tv screen on my fridge which I can turn on RUclips to play smooth jazz or set a floral wallpaper. I love my google nest to set the timer, give me the time, play music, or tell me the weather when I look outside my kitchen window. I love having my oil diffuser on which not only changes colors, but gives a nice mist. I can’t live without candles, or a good smelling dish detergent. I have a strip light both above & under my cabinets & depending on my mood, I’ll turn it on to a certain color & it makes me happy. I also like seeing my plants every morning I wake up & I give him a tinkle of water. I guess we just need to figure out what makes us feel happy & that will make your kitchen feel high end to you. I haven’t added a picture frame or books or lamps, but I feel they’ll get greasy if they’re in the kitchen.
Appreciate the tips for kitchen decor. I have very little counter space so instead of a lamp for ambiance, I have a pendant lamp over my sink. It gives both functional light when working at the sink and pleasurable light when all the other lights off. We are definitely guilty of dish issue!
Nothing needs to look “expensive”! Why would anyone want their kitchen or something to look “expensive!” People love it if their kitchen looks beautiful and clean. No need to look “expensive.”
I don’t get the RUclips designer obsession with making a home “look expensive”. I understand that people in our society are overly concerned with appearing to have a lot of money. It’s not the wealthy, but the ordinary working stiffs that keep the Louis Vuitton and BMW folks in business. But wealth and “high-end” items have nothing to do with good design. I’ve been in mansions with expensive decor that looked awful and everyday humble homes that were warm, inviting, and decorated with style, taste, and personality. The “look expensive” thing really irritates me. Interior design is an art. Elitism has nothing to do with it. Unfortunately, in our society, they have become synonymous. I enjoy being surrounded by things that are beautiful, comfortable, and pleasurable to use and look at. I couldn’t care less how expensive they are or appear to be. I care about them being a reflection of my sense of self and an expression of how I see and interpret life and the world. A well-decorated home is evocative and SAYS something. Perhaps the emphasis should be on “tasteful”, “elegant”, “lush”, or even “luxurious” rather than “expensive-looking”. ❤
Great tips! Yes, clean the kitchen, clean kitchen not only looked class it also destressing.
Brilliant video and tips. To the point and no waffling which I love! Thank you 🙏
I used to have a drying mat but it hit yucky so I got a silver rack and board drain. Have to figure out the sponge on the handle thing. I use that but don't want it under the sink when it's wet so I have it in a tropical glass. Great video, I really like your videos and ziggy is adorable.
I agree with what she is saying. I have a very small kitchen and I cannot store things off of countertops or put things like lamps taking up my precious countertop space. All my cabinets have to hold everything …I don’t have room for decor - open shelves. We are going to start a kitchen remodel and I am excited but fundamentally the space is not going to be sooo big that we can do a lot of this
Thank you so much for your wonderful videos. They really present essential information and come to the point. Unlike other formats who seem to talk and talk with no relevant information. Please keep up your format, which I and certainly many others enjoy.
Real ingenious! Great 👍👍
JUST ABSOLUTELY LOVED 😍 ❤ ALL YOUR IDEAS 💡 ❤ PRACTICAL ,MAKES SENSE AND JUST WORKS 💪..MORE TIPS ON FOYER AND EMPTY SPACES VS STORAGE PLS ...I ALWAYS HAVE A TOUGH TIME DECIDING BETWEEN LEAVING A SPACE EMPTY OR FILL IT WITH A STORAGE USEABLE SPACE ... THE EMPTY CLEAN WALK-THROUGH OF A FOYER MAKES ME FEEL LIKE ITS A MORE EXPENSIVE PLACE THAN FILLING IT UP ..HOW MUCH IS TOO LITTLE AND HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH ...?
Brilliant video with so many good tips!
Most dish soaps can be thinned by half (and should be!) Find a bottle you like (mine are breweries with fun labels!) Thin your dish soap into this bottle, and cap it off with a spout designed for olive or other oils. You can usually purchase these for a small cost at grocery stores or Bed Bath & Beyond.
So many great tips! I love her videos. But I would never use baskets in the kitchen area. For me, everything that comes in contact with food has to be washable. Also food moths like paper and natural materials to make it their home. And transparent containers are only great inside cabinets. They may look great outside too, but food should be stored in the dark, especially coffee and tea.
Porzellan, ceramic’s, eco- plastic or dark glass can look beautiful ;)
I love to cook. My kitchen is too much of a workspace to employ a lot of these ideas.
I keep my dish cloth and brush in the dishwasher.
I also leave the washing up brush in the dishwasher when I run it, to give the brush a really good clean.
well, I have two kitchens... one really small and practical, which I use when me and my man are alone and a very big one 324 square feet, when my kids 8 + partners and 17 grandchildren invade us for the summer, and fortunately the terrace is right I front of that big kitchen so we mostly eat outdoors. And for that latter case, I don't give a monkey's butt what it looks like, all I need is functionality. Oh, by the way, kitchens are for cooking, and that's what I really love to do. We live off gritt, so a chique, sleek kitchen would look like a pimple on my nose. I love authentical furniture, vintage and real wood!!
I am a grandma and cook and completely agree with you. I think a lot of millennials warm a burrito in the microwave and call it cooking.
@@francoisederocher how wonderful that you cook for you and your family!
To be fair I'm sure there are plenty of millennials who know their way around a kitchen, and grandmas who live off frozen meals ;P
@@bouseinthehouse Point taken!!
Well alright then, so did you watch the video about " 'expensive' kitchen decor" just to leave a comment about you not needing it?)
@@rekwa3860 why the hell do you want to impress someone with a cheap kitchen that is made to look expensive? What kind of people do you interact with? If the people I frequent judge me by my cheap faux expensive kitchen, I certainly don't want them around.
Question, why do people feel like they need to make their home look expensive? I just don't see the appeal? Can someone explain?
No comments? Is it a problem with RUclips?
Great advice but the music is a brain worm. Real 60s shopping mall vibe.
kinda love that vibe not gonna lie 🤣
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What utterly empty 'aspirations'
What do you reco instead?
Then why did you watch?
@@sandyhumissouri5131 Exactly what I was thinking.
What I appreciate the most about your videos is that they are succinct and to the point. No fluff, no time wasting. I never have to skip or fast forward. You are efficient in your well-edited delivery of information and tips. Thank you so much.
YES! Exactly what I love about her too
100% agree! Additionally, the tips are Gold :)
Yes! Great ideas and tips. Wonderful delivery & deserves so many more subscribers! Here’s to 1 mil for Posh Pennies! ☺️
Agreed! 💯
I love you too much love
Decluttering and decanting are awesome ideas, but paintings above the range? Or a table lamp taking valuable countertop space with the cords hanging out? Does anyone actually cook in that kitchen? Stick on tiles look cheap in person no matter how well they photograph, the same goes for stick-on under-the-counter light strips.
I thought the little shelf she placed under it would block out food spills and that was the purpose of it
I could do all of these suggested things but I'd first have to get rid of my wife. I take all the magnets and other stuff off the fridge; she puts it right back. She thinks she has to save world single-handedly, so the drying mat is always occupied with lots of washed cans, bottles, jars and other stuff waiting to go into the recycling bin.
*Clear the Fridge* . I clean homes, nothing aggravates me more than a cluttered fridge. I'm not moving all of that "stuff" and based on some clients, they haven't moved it either in ten years. My coffee maker is the only small appliance on my counter and it sits in a tray, all the others are stashed in a cabinet. While I love Dawn dish soap, it serves me well beautifully decanted in an amber pump bottle.
Another tip for keeping an area from becoming a dumping ground for items.
I have an eat-in kitchen & was constantly asking family to put their things away.
A trick I use to keep all the stuff off the table was to set it the night before.
No place for anything to land!
I tried the strip lights and they died within a week. I love my pantry, which hides containers. I like my red microwave and electric kettle, which give me pleasure. I painted my cabinet doors green and have lots of art in my kitchen. I used peel and stick Mexican style tiles which brightened the backsplash. There are a lot of good tips in this video.
One thing to keep in mind with jars and containers is that some things are light-sensitive. Things like most spices, oils, protein powders, tea leaves and coffee beans should *not* be stored in transparent containers but in tinted or opaque containers. So it’s best to have both kinds of storage!
The tip with the dish soap is great! I have long had a soap dispenser for my bathroom, but I’ve never actively seen refill bags for dish soap. I’ll look out for it, though, and buy a soap dispenser for the kitchen! Another thing I’m unsure about is how to decorate or hide the little things that are almost always in the open in my kitchen, like honey, maple syrup, tabasco, and small stuff like that. Or maybe I need one of those condiment baskets that I can easily put away after use?
I just use ANY soap dispenser that looks beautiful and gives me a happy feeling in my kitchen. Thank you for the clarification about the jars. You are so right. Never crossed my mind.
For the jars of honey and condiments you can have a turntable that is partially covering the items or a basket partially covering items as well
Wonderful suggestions except for drying mat for those of us who cook for a family practically everyday. We NEED to have a dish rack to hold many dishes, pots and pans etc. Also, in our home, it’s more practical to keep it out at all times. That’s about the only thing I can’t change.
Yeah this is something ive battled with for a minute. My dishes are ugly but need to dry in the open. How do you make that pretty?
The kitchen is a utilitarian space. For me, the best kitchens reflect that to some degree. These days we seem to want to remove that element altogether.
Well if you have big sink, put in there, it will be hidden but completely usable.
If you can save up for a dishwasher or big sink would be ideal but thats not always possible
Use both & reserve a shelf in a cupboard or pantry to hide them. What I mean is - wash up & place items on rack. Allow them to dry there as long as possible. Place mat alongside & then sit rack on it - then shift dishes, rack & mat to that spot you reserved on shelf out of sight. (By shifting rack on the mat, you don't have small items falling through.) This is also a way to move items out of the way when you have a really big amount & want to keep washing up but the rack is full.
I used to have a little ditty above my sink - "Thank God for the dirty dishes,
They have a story to tell
For some in this world go hungry
But we are blessed to eat so well."
Happy Housework
Wendy
Your examples show $10,000 oven/range setups and that much more in marble. This is not the real world for most people.
Is it marble or is it marble look solid porcelain? The points she’s trying to make is 1) the tips she’s shared, and 2) there’s imitation products that look like the real deal that would give you the look for less.
(Also to be fair to her, when searching Houzz, Pinterest, Instagram for example photos it’s really hard to find ones that aren’t these more high end kitchens. Just the nature of the game. 🙁)
Did you watch the whole video? Posh gave a lot of good tips that don’t involve replacing your countertops or purchasing an expensive $10,000 oven
She never said you have to go and buy the exact same oven as that one. People just have to find something to complain about.
Love the dog sleeping next to you
My 1930 kitchen is all original and my fridge is covered in postcards, magnets, photos, and artwork. ❤
Do whatever brings you joy and pleasure! It's one life to live and no one really knows much or there is no guarantee about reincarnations so....Make each moment count.
Great tips. However, it didn't work for me to move food products from their original packaging to clear containers because I lost the cooking instructions, nutrition info, and expiration dates. So then I was cutting that info out with scissors and taping it to inside of lid. Too much work. Just easier to keep pantry doors closed.
Not mention less $$
I know what you mean. I like knowing the expiration dates on certain items. I’ve always wondered what people did with the dates.
I have to admit I hate lamps on countertops in the kitchen, this is a North American thing. It's just going to get greasy 😜. I prefer minimal design, Australian architecture is my absolute favourite 😍😍😍😍. And I think that art works in the kitchen are also not going to be a great idea, same grease problem. The images you show look lovely, but it's just for the shoot, not everyday life.
I love the look of decanted items, but not the thought... If there's a little bit left, and you put more on top, at some poi t ypu'll have some really old food in the containers. The reasonable thing would be to use up everything in the container before refilling, but that means you need extra space somewhere to keep stuff in the original packaging. Also: expiry dates: how do you know how old things are?
Decanted in the front, the remainders in the back. I use up until empty then replenish. The handles on my containers are so much easier to work with. But I don't do it for everything either. The things I use frequently enough the expiry date is a non issue.
I cut the expiry date labels out of the packaging and put it on the back or inside the pretty looking container.
You got some great replys for your concerns, to add to them I would like to add that I decant foods like pastas, sugars, rice, dried goods like peas and beans and snacks wrapped in their packages, if you get my drift, that way you won't have to wait for the container to finish before you topping them up
I just bought 3 matching vases from a thrift store. They're cute and they were like $1 each. Only issue was I had to rid of (what i assume was 70 year old) pasta and dusty noodles out of them, first. As I am doing this, I am thinking _this is silly, why are we putting pasta in vases and jars_ ?
The only thing I jar in those pretty organizational jars/containers are baking powder w/a baby spoon, washing powder, things of that nature.
I don't want someone empty my 70 year old rice or pasta into the trash, 70 years from now, thinking the same about me 😅
@@ei_maj Works great for me as we use these food items on a regular basis, we don't have much cupboard space and I can see straight away if they need topping up without having to go through the cupboard as they fit nicely on my countertop, if it didn't work for them or if it does not work for you then I totally get it
I found a decent kitchen faucet (used) for $50, one free chrome faucet for the bathroom, one I bought for $45, knobs for $25, caulking for $10, and a new switch light plate for $2.50, and a set of two LED ceiling light fixtures for $30.
So far I'm very pleased with these changes 😁
I’m a kitchen designer and as these are good tips, most of the examples are 100k kitchens. Sorry I’m 2 was late. This just got served up to me
Love the images you chose to give examples. You conveyed kindness with exact easy to understand options to elevating a kitchen. Then you threw in other options with images that was well thought out and executed perfectly! Love how you also included links to certain products and tips in video. Bravo! Totally enjoyed watching your video.
My kitchen is a workhorse, not a show dog. Its purpose is to feed a family, not to pose for a photo shoot. I keep ugly packaged items in a pantry closet (with a closed door) and the expiration dates clearly marked, and don't like my work surfaces cluttered, do like clear glass jars with labels for spices and coffee station items, agree with limiting small appliances to what you use every day, love under-cabinet lighting, but will never use lamps or floral/ greenery arrangements as kitchen decor. Everything in my kitchen has a purpose and a place. Nothing is there to be purely decorative.
My kitchen is also a workhorse, but it can look pretty while doing it’s many jobs! It doesn’t have to be all or nothing.
Curious why you would watch a video on kitchen decor if not interested in kitchen decor 🤔. Perhaps something with "practical kitchen" in the title would be better suited to you.
The items you use in your kitchen can be functional as well as decorative. The main thing is clean, tidy and uncluttered. Each to her own but one splash of beauty makes for a happier cook. A pretty bowl of fruit fresh flowers.⁷
Or a simple flower.
Good tips. Thanks. And remember, after a meal the kitchen isn't really clean until the counters are wiped down.
Thank you for your great tips! I moved to a new place recently and applied some of your tips. I decluttered the counters until there's only one small appliance, a drying mat, and nice soap dispensers. I also got myself a thin, good-looking cutting board that looks pretty on the drying mat and I can still tuck it away in the cabinet when I know I won't need it for a while. It took me about a month to gather the things I needed (because I waited until they're on sale), but now I have a lovely small kitchen!
I always enjoy your videos!! Pet friendly Balcony tips on a budget next time? 😻
Good gracious.... I'm guilty of so many wrongs in my kitchen!!! From soap dispenser on the sink
to fridge magnets. Lots of room for improvement ☺️
I agree, with the comment below. That is why I have subscribed to your channel.
You don't waffle on, about your toenails, or the weather. Arrrhh.
That drives me crazy. I love your, to the point, matter of fact way, of approaching things.
Keep up the good work.
I'm sorry, but I am NOT going to place a lamp on my kitchen counters... I like to minimize the amount of stuff that can catch grease that inevitably finds its way onto various surfaces in the kitchen anyway. Also, another tip that alleviates the need for a dish rack or a drying mat (that begin to smell unpleasant after a while) is to just place the dishes that have been hand washed into the dishwasher to dry.
everything good but Ill disagree with one point.Having all the clutter appliances on your countertop may not be such a bad thing,depends on your purpose. I designed my kitchen as an industrial type, it actually looks pretty good with all the high-end mini appliances, quality stainless cookware and utensils. Giving it a very practical look , not just for show.
Anyone else laughing at the comments where they feel personally attacked. IIRC, she said these were all suggestions and no one had to implement all of them. This generation is so sensitive. Can't even suggest anything even lightheartedly anymore.
Well half of these comments are " I'm a grandma who cooks for 17 children, I don't need lamps and bouquets"
So I don't think it's about "this" generation :)
We have just moved into a new home and I find all of your tips and tricks so helpful, thank you xxx
I don't understand all the decanting of everything. How do you know the expiration dates? Why not just put them in a storage cabinet?
If you want to give it a try, I suggest a washable marker to write expiration dates on the bottom of the jars. If I need to keep the directions I write them down on a clip board that hangs inside the pantry. But yes it’s a lot of work just to have a pretty pantry
Aesthetics over practical...
One more downside about decanting is that I’m always afraid to drop the glass container and end with shattered glass and wasted food.
I put most items into Tupperware storage containers. You can find these used-just clean and disinfect before using It “cubes” out your pantry to decrease wasted space (a shipping/freight concept). Sometimes I put similar bagged items together and place in one container (such as bagged croutons, dried cranberries, etc into a “salad toppings” container. It’s much easier to find things, pantry is organized =less waste. Yes, it is more visually appealing, but far more functional. Well worth the time to not have sugar or flour flying every time you reach into an open bag or loose dry noodles spill in your pantry. However, if these items were on a open shelf I would use more decorative containers.
Just USE and EAT the food! 😂🤷🏻♀️
Don‘t just look at it….
omg that little honking sound, when the dishwashing liquid is shown ♥
these are the things that make your videos so incredibly entertaining. quality content and great humour!
Wow! Great tips. My kitchen looks like all of your 'before' photos. Ugh! Going to change that. Thanks!
I love my magnets. I've traveled to 164 countries and I only have magnet's I've got myself from the countries. To me it's art.
Even though I don’t personally like things on my frig, I applaud you for all your travel. You found an inexpensive way to memorialize your travels, it brings you joy daily to be reminded, and you saved money in your mementos for future travel.
I'd put them all on a sheet pan - new or experienced, depending on the decor of your kitchen...or paint it black! Hang it as art!
@@sandyhumissouri5131 there's over 200. But when I move I do plan to do something different as I want a different fridge.
Good for you!
This was so helpful!! We just moved into a rental and don't have the budget to renovate like we'd want. We will definitely be applying some of these tips!
I think we all agree that the kitchen is the heart of the house. and thanks for your explanation about all these kitchen design tips.
I'm surprised at the amount of negative comments on this channel, some people seem to forget that lots of people are renting and having electricians in or replacing existing cupboards are not an option. These people would love my apartment 🤣 I have 5 doors and a window, all different sizes and moldings, hardly any cupboards, 2 feet of counter space, no room for a dishwasher because the washing machine goes in the kitchen, the dryer goes in the back porch 🤣 But I've always had open glass shelves and framed art on the walls, just make sure it's framed under glass and horrors yes you have to clean it regularly.🤣😂 But it makes me happy.
Your little doggy is adorable. I put live plants in my kitchen; the under cabinet lighting is always on.
This was incredibly helpful. I was multiple interior design videos a day but this one stood out. I’m going to make some changes!
So many great tips! Loved this video, as always 😍👏
I hide my dish soap, IKEA sponge and scrubber in a tall white utensil crock. It looks clean and clutter free.
Can u just put picture of that
@@Simpledailylife-zb6hj no
I keep mine under the sink
Loved all your ideas - especially keeping the fridge clear. That is my biggest pet peeve. No judging here just my own opinion. Thanks so much!
£58 for a light bar is not a friendly budget price !!!😬😬😬
I have no kitchen. And my budget is $12
What you got?
I like the idea of an appliance garage.
I have seen tons of videos, but yours is the only one that gives real awesome suggestions. Thanks so much. Will look for the video where you give similar tips for making the living room look expensive. Also please do one on lights.. how to create expensive looking lights for the home.
All useful tips, nothing new, but presented in an educational and sometimes humorous way. Well done.
Who cares! A kitchen is not for impressing people!
First time stumbling on your channel ! Loved it!👍
My sister simply painted her hardware and people thought she got new cabinets!
Such beautiful kitchens, love your videos.
Looking more expensive is NOT my goal in life. Sheesh! I abhor stylish, expensive stuff like granite countertops. In a few years everyone will be ripping them out for the next stylish thing. Meanwhile, mountains in Brazil will have been leveled and tankers of fuel oil were used to ship the granite here. I like functional, sustainable, good quality, and reasonably neat. I do a lot of decanting into large canisters and Mason jars. I buy spices from Penseys and decant into a line of jam jars with good lids. I label everything with painters tape & a sharpie. I have my Kitchen Aid on my counter next to my canisters. I love my kitchen. I actually cook and bake in it. 😀
Totally agree. Let's think about the planet and be organized and neat without shopping at Target. I also cook and bake a ton and I like my kitchen to be welcoming and user-friendly, not an art gallery.
I just love your channel! You give the best and even practical advice.
Thanks, very simple and good ideas.
How did you get a picture of my cutting board?
These does not need to be followed by the word “Ones”. “It is redundant...like female girl. Or, my favorite “a Jewish Rabbi” all rabbis are Jewish. A Catholic Pope
A firend of mine, who is a professional organizer, suggests hanging your children's artwork in the garage. You still see it everyday, but it's not cluttering your fridge.
If you decant everything, you can’t read the nutritional information. I say corral with inexpensive baskets.
Thnx for sharing your valuable knowledge with us..🤩
Stay Blessed Stay Happy Always.🥰😘
Amazing resume dear you are the best , thunk yoj very much !! Regards from santiago of Chile
Lots of great tips, and thanks for explaining the reason each creates a lux look.
I agree with much of this especially cleanliness and being uncluttered but cabinets have doors that cover all undecanted goods. How does that make a kitchen look more expensive?
why would anyone clutter up their kitchen work counters with a lamp?
where is the sense in hiding away a useful kitchen appliance but replacing it with a lamp? and stick on tiles and battery powered strip lighting? that does look cheap.
IMO the best look for a kitchen is one that looks as though actual cooking takes place, not just opening a series of cans. It also needs to be efficiently zoned according to function with everything frequently used placed close to hand.
There are a few things you suggested that I'm already doing. And you gave a few that I haven't tried and I will.
Buy from a quality German or Italian brand 😊 Leicht, Ernestomeda, Häcker, Pedini, Eggersmann, Valcucine etc.
All those decanters setting out looks junky...... put them in the cupboards....!
I really like the look of artwork in a kitchen, but the trend toward displaying it above the stove or in a prep area isn't practical. Your artwork will shortly be covered in grease, dust and splashes from foods or from washing your dishes. Artwork is NOT easy to clean. If it happens to be an original, it will be ruined. Better to confine artwork (and lamps) to the eating area instead of the prep area.
Also, those dish drying mats are useless. You cannot easily stack your dishes on them so you run the risk of breaking glass and ceramic pieces because they were precariously stacked and slid onto the floor. The mats get soaked and don't dry, therefore, your dishes don't dry. What's even worse is that many of the mats are treated with "anti-microbial" chemicals which will contaminate your dishes and potentially cause harm to your health when the chemicals get on your dishes and you ingest food that absorbs the chemicals from those dishes.
I don't care if my kitchen looks expensive, I want it to function and I want to avoid health risks.
Ha, Ha! You described my cutting boards perfectly!
Can you do a video on painting kitchen cabinets? We had our kitchen remodel 5 years ago and our paint is peeling off our cabinets.
Hi Posh! I really love your videos!! May I ask where the "appliance garage" is from?
Excellent advice, thank you for the great video! 👏🏼
I love your channel ! straight to the point bo unnecessary talk. any sentences has an important information so we don't lose time. because what I hate we informationnal videos. just sometimes pictures dont last long so while you talk we have a too short moment to look at the picture. so I often pause. but it's a great quality content you the reason I'll renovate my appartment
Can you make a video about styling window sills? I need help!!
(Specifically sash windows)
Absolutely love this channel… Thank you so much. You give me so many great ideas on a budget.
I like how you introduce your video by saying you dont need to spend a lot of money and then spend the next 10 examples explaining how you have to buy this or that...
I love food left in the boxes they come in.
I love your video. Straight to the point! I’m in the kitchen all day especially with my almost 2 year old daughter so I like creating a cozy & clean ambience. My must haves are the tv screen on my fridge which I can turn on RUclips to play smooth jazz or set a floral wallpaper. I love my google nest to set the timer, give me the time, play music, or tell me the weather when I look outside my kitchen window. I love having my oil diffuser on which not only changes colors, but gives a nice mist. I can’t live without candles, or a good smelling dish detergent. I have a strip light both above & under my cabinets & depending on my mood, I’ll turn it on to a certain color & it makes me happy. I also like seeing my plants every morning I wake up & I give him a tinkle of water. I guess we just need to figure out what makes us feel happy & that will make your kitchen feel high end to you. I haven’t added a picture frame or books or lamps, but I feel they’ll get greasy if they’re in the kitchen.
can you make a video on kitchen island lighting? is basket lights over or to boho and white pendants the trend?
Magnets on the fridge. Am I the only one who never understood that?
Appreciate the tips for kitchen decor. I have very little counter space so instead of a lamp for ambiance, I have a pendant lamp over my sink. It gives both functional light when working at the sink and pleasurable light when all the other lights off. We are definitely guilty of dish issue!
Is it really important to have million dollar looking kitchen 🤔some of us are happy just having a kitchen !
Very nice . I subscribed.
MOST of the examples with art in the kitchen look pretty bad and kitsch
I Loved ur Presentation & Style.
Perfect suggestions.
More videos.
I thought every single point was spot on.
Not that I do all of them, but absolutely agree.
Nothing needs to look “expensive”! Why would anyone want their kitchen or something to look “expensive!”
People love it if their kitchen looks beautiful and clean. No need to look “expensive.”
Don't be too uptight! Relax.. Am sure just one if not all her points has been of benefit to you. Appreciate