Love your videos!! I didn’t know you specialized in historic preservation!! I would be interested in a series about certain historic features in homes that you personally think should always stay in those homes and be preserved.
I studied it in interior design school as part of the program, but I don't actually specialize in it. I have a great deal of knowledge regarding it though. :)
I would love that specific topic for me, my neighborhood being considered patrimonial, all renovation plans need approval from the city. This is great, however tricky and more costly. My kitchen window goes from floor to ceiling, and i wouldn't be allowed to change that feature, therefore there's a countertop missing there...
Imagine having a hidden sitting area behind cabinets in the kitchen for when you are baking and waiting with a cozy chair and some books (and preferably a window). That would be so amazing! In general I am all in for hiddem rooms and nooks, not really into open concept personally
I am so sick of all white kitchens. Every single interior design kitchen makeover show: "We put in white shaker style cabinets and white subway tile!" How original! 🙄
My sister has beadboard backsplash and she really hates it. Over the years the seams have lifted from the heat/steam of cooking. It’s not easy to clean after the months roll by. I would avoid it personally.
I’ve got it in my kitchen, had it for about 4 years and it’s held up. I did caulk my seams and paint with two coats of semi-gloss. It was easy to do and is easy to clean.
I am kind of over open-plan kitchens. There's no way to corral the moisture, the odors, the messes. I also have a dog who likes to get underfoot, put his feet up on the edge of the counter to see what's there, and beg when I make something that he thinks might be delicious. It would be nice to be able to start the dishwasher, have a pot roast going in the instant pot, and mop the floor, without all those sounds & scents intruding into the other rooms of the house.
I have an opinion about beadboard backsplash! I have it, and I’ve had it for about 10 years so I am totally qualified to speak on it. The grooves do not create a cleaning issue anymore than grout on a tile backsplash, maybe even less than that, truthfully. The issue is that it’s not really a waterproof material! I have to be super careful to dry it if it gets water on it so I don’t get waterlogged wood. I wonder if a 4 inch tile on top of the beadboard would help?
I have bead board backsplash as well however, the area in which it is used is very small. I have a copper panel behind my range top which is super easy to clean and Cambria is behind my sink so I don’t have a problem with it getting wet.
I installed (glued and nailed in) the very thick (close to an 1”) individual wood plank paneling boards as a backsplash, painted it in a medium gloss and loved it! Super wipeable and if needed I could just touch paint a spot or paint the whole thing. I loved it and will install in my new home. The cottage charm aesthetic is worth it if it’s your style. I had it for almost 10 years before I sold the house and the kitchen is what sold my house. But, no, I wouldn’t do those sheets of wood paneling for a back splash or something other than what I did to get an authentic paneling look.
One of the things I love about your videos is your emphasis on practicality. I am lucky to have a large, well equipped kitchen which gets a rigorous workout daily. It’s my “happy place.” I always chuckle when I think about the oven that was in our “gourmet” kitchen when we bought our house. It wouldn’t hold a 12 pound turkey! When I see meticulously remodeled kitchens in a home where no one cooks, I have to wonder why anyone would spend that kind of money for something that just looks pretty.
I have a small kitchen. Replacing the double hung window with a green house window makes the kitchen seem larger. I got tired of things being bumped into the plaster walls and making gouge marks so put 4 foot high wainscoting panels on the walls and problem solved. Great tips for kitchen Garrett.
Back in the early 80's Irish country farmhouse was in, the trend was chop up small pieces of hay into your plaster, so bits of hay showed on the walls, to mimic an Irish country cottage, some would use dried flower petals.. I did it around my eat in breakfast nook and loved it, then add concrete yard animals to the window ledge, painted in buttermilk and moss you had whipped up in a blender, spritz lightly daily and the moss would take off growing, throw in a few ferns, and it was cute..lol
The beadboard backsplash probably would do fine with enough polyurethane on it. I put 5 coats on my kitchen table when I refinished it years ago and it held up great with daily use.
I had a fabulous beadboard backsplash in a custom kitchen once. I had fabulous antique blue and white platters hanging from it- they were the real backsplash and you would have loved it, honey!
I love the fact that functionality is always an important aspect of your design. Every single video I have watched of yours has been helpful to me as I renovate my home. Thank you so much.
Awe Albert is so precious! Luv when he makes a guest appearance. In your videos, you give such great design advice and have the best taste in furniture and decor. I hope someday that you will start a business of working with your subscribers to help decorate their homes. I have learned so much from you that I would like to be one of your first clients. Keep up making great videos. I always look forward to watching them!
I totally love Albert! Please include him more often. I think it is wonderful how much you love him❤️All dogs deserve such love. Enjoy your tips- I am getting ready to do a project.
I adore the hidden cabinet trend. Our laundry room is directly connected to our kitchen and I would love (love, love...) to have it hidden like that. Oh, as a side note: I begged my sister to not install butcher block countertops. Two years later, between her cat and food prep, they look horrible. She's currently shopping for quartz. When I was growing up, the part of the counter that was butcher block was used to make bread and that's it. No storage and no other prep. I love that idea if you have the room.
Another winner, Garret! My favorite design item is...ALBERT!!! I am in dog rescue because i love animals. I wish i could find a million Garret La Chics to rehome my rescues. I love watching you interact with your furbabies! ❤❤❤
That is awesome! We love him so much. He's a hero, a survivor and just an awesome little boy. It makes us happy to know he's happy, and his two bulldog brothers love him and being with him too. :)
I have an orange oven and hood which I love. I have an MCM home built in 1950 so orange was a really common color then. It also happens to be my favorite color so that helps. The orange is set off very nicely with the teak of the cabinetry. It does have stainless steel accents so the fridge and dishwasher are stainless steel. I think all orange appliances would be overkill. I think every appliance being a funky color only works well when the color is a bit more muted (light mint, pastel blue, etc).
Breadboard-nope, too country, cleaning nightmare, yuck Handmade tiles-love Pendant lights- ehhh Plaster-love Sconces-take or leave Artwork-I put it EVERYWHERE Tower cabinets-like but love the metal w glass doors (although not practical) Mantel-love lots Butcher block-like but not for me Hidden door-love love love Vintage appliances-love Albert - ♡♡♡ Ideas I would like to see-brick/terracotta/saltillo floors
I am planning on having a section of butch block installed in my kitchen when it gets remodeled this year. I have a large wooden pastry rolling board between my stove and sink that never moves, that sits atop the counter, so might as well build it in. My parents had a 4" thick butcher block table in their kitchen (not for eating at, for kitchen use only, approx. 36"-40" x 72" and at counter height) that I have missed since I moved out when I got married 27 years ago. It was so functional, between prep and baking, it was the great all purpose working surface. As for maintenance, I am getting the end grain, which is easier on the knives, more durable and hides imperfections better then edge grain or plank. I worked for over 15 years in a commercial kitchen growing up, so I am very much into industrial quality materials.
I agree that b-board is hard to clean. Use the removable wallpaper b_board instead. I grew up in a Victorian with Plaster walls. I was surprised when I went to other people's houses with bubble ceilings and orange peel walls.
The colored pendant lights reference made me realize that I dislike pendant lighting mostly because of the 80s and 90s, they had red or amber colored glass pendant. And the awful faux vintage lamp pendant/ shades trying to elude to the 30's and 40s but never quite looking good. It truly is a form of trauma 😂. One more thing to talk to my therapist about 😉
I like the tongue and groove backsplash….I’d use a marine grade sealer over the boards…it’s worked on wooden boats for decades….love love butcher block also…
I am redoing the floor throughout my first floor. I will use that engineered vinyl/ wood look. But what color. I agree not grey I am worried that the light wood look will go out of style
I have small subway tile backsplash and granite countertops, my island is wood with a large butcher block cutting board on it, I also have plaster walls. I love them all, but the plaster walls,not so much.
I have bead board around my tile backsplash, and from personal experience I can say it is hard to keep clean. It is hard to clean, especially if you fry a lot, grease it's impossible to remove without removing the paint as well. I can't beging to imagine having it as a backsplash.
I’m the one that doesn’t like sconces. Guess I was traumatized by an abundance of them in a relatives house. Love the bead board, just can’t get the vision of spattered red sauce out of my head.
Just when I thought I've already subscribed to the best topic speakers, here you are. Love your speaking timbre, nothing to screamy, very settle, and definitely you know the subject. Glad to "meet" you here.
As to the subject: I've had tiny stone mosaic backslash, I had all white standard glossy tile, I've had the subway, but now I have no backsplash at all, and i am loving it. The correctly chosen paint, and very good job leveling the walls did it all, my countertop doesn't even have the silicone behind it. And it makes the kitchen look less like kitchen. Perfect choice for me, and i do cook tons, and grill and fry.
Wow, that's quite a compliment! I try to share what I have learned not only in my interior decorating projects, but from getting my college degree in interior design. Welcome to the channel! It's great to have you as part of or very valued subscriber family.
In a previous house, on a farm, I had beadboard for a backsplash. It was easy to clean, and affordable, and could be painted, a new or existing color, when needed. On another note, I love how much you love your pups. Every time I see you with one of them, my heart is so warmed because of the love you give those adorable pooches..
I think any of those trends could look great in the right kitchen. A trend people seem to either love or hate is open shelving. I’m putting a couple of shelves in my kitchen for pottery and glassware, but not next to the stove. People who object say everything will get greasy, but nothing else in my kitchen gets greasy, so I’m not worried about that. I’m thinking ahead to accessibility as I age, so I didn’t want upper cabinets I couldn’t reach (we’ll have a pantry, so don’t need the space). Our house is on the rustic side, so I think a couple,e of live edge shelves are going to look great.
I want a hidden door and secret space in every room! I’d feel like I was living in a house next to Narnia or the Secret Garden. Plus, I could hide if anyone comes knocking on the door to visit. 😇
Albert is a sweetheart ❤ can he walk around the house with no problem including navigating the stairs? I'm going with a beautiful multi blue color glass tile back splash that I love. Most would think it belongs in the bathroom but it's going in my kitchen and folk will either love it or hate.
Albert gets around very well, but he doesn't walk up stairs. We are going to make a clip of him running, well practically running, and include it in a video. He is brilliant, as he knows the area our home he stays with his two bulldog brothers which is about 800 square feet, and his sense of smell is amazing, and he loves being with brothers. Our dogs don't have free access to the entire house. We are so proud of him and the dogs are treated like princes. At 16, he is like a much younger dog especially with his disabilities. Thanks so much for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. I appreciate you!
I absolutely love the mantel vent hood! You're right it does give Tudor home vibes. I think it's worth the loss of counter space when they have the shelves on the inside. I would love an entire video about achieving the Tudor style.
Terrific video! Thank you for drawing attention to possible drawbacks. I agree about making choices that are low maintenance. We used to have butcher block countertops and bead board and now we have granite countertops and stone walls around the kitchen. SO MUCH EASIER to clean and maintain. When I watch social media, I also try to remember that what looks nice might not be practical for our fast paced life. And hugs to Albert,🥰🥰
This was a SUPER USEFUL video, and also I love the cheeky sense of humour. I appreciate that your design advice can work for people who have different types and sizes of spaces. It's solid, widely applicable advice. I live in a tiny Victorian cottage and your channel is one of the only design channels that can realistically apply to my life :-)
For backsplash I like nothing with grooves. I don't even like tile. I feel no pleasure in cleaning, so for me it is essential that everything is easy to clean and reach.
I understand. We can learn about trends. Some we will like, others we won’t. We can take inspiration from them if they suit our needs or aesthetics. If not, that’s fine too.
Bead board, love the look of it (fits perfectly with my decorating style), although I have no idea how practical it would be as a backsplash? I've lived in several old homes that have had plaster walls, love the look of it way more than dry wall and wish I had it in my current home. I have several vintage pictures in my kitchen and I'm completely enamored with the look! I do have them leaning on counters but not near the stove or sink. Thanks for sharing little Albert with us today, he's such a cutie :)
My current kitchen has that board thing, but I am going to remove it. I am just a bit too concerned about wood and mold. I guess it's fine if the material isn't wood, but it just isn't my style TBH.
You are always so informative! I appreciate how you educate and make all of this so accessible. I’d be interested in learning more about the historic restoration background you mentioned!
Hello Garrett, I get so excited when I see you have a new video and look forward to your advice and input...Im loving the idea or a secret or hidden space in a kitchen, wow who knew that a pantry or coffee bar can be hidden behind beautiful cabinetry love it. Thank You.
I used hand made tiles on my kitchen backsplash in my 1889 house but to stop it from being boring i got them in olive green. I love it and they are super easy to clean.
I love this video because I love kitchens (second only to dining rooms!). We have a small, thankfully square, kitchen. We have a white subway tile backsplash because we will never be re-doing our kitchen. We have a stainless counter depth fridge and a stainless stove but have a cabinet front on our dishwasher so the bottom cabinetry in our small kitche is not broken up by a stainless dishwasher. You are just the best interior designer on the internet!!! Albert is just the cutest!
This was the video I needed right now as I’m getting ready to redo my kitchen. I would love to do a Tudor style range hood even though my kitchen is average size. I’m struggling with what to do for the floor. Thank you for all of the great content.
It is possible to get a beadboard look FRP (Fiber Resin Plastic) panels, which is common in restaurants where a portion of the kitchen is within view of the public. This would be very hygienic and easy to clean, but you need to see the quality in person to make sure that it isn't too shiny and plastic looking. PVC panels would definitely look plastic. Wood panels could be ok if they are painted with a waterproof semi-gloss or gloss grade paint.
I love a dark moody room and Kirsten Dunst has GORGEOUS dark kitchen! Big fan of the natural stone backsplash and I’ve always loved some open shelving, I’m thinking about doing it in mine!
I always look forward to your announcement of a new video. You give such great advice and your topics are always so interesting. Your dogs are so precious and I can feel the love you have for them. Please give Albert a big hug and kiss from me!
You are so welcome! Albert is a sweet boy as are his brothers, and I'll dedicate a hug to him from you. Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. :)
Happy Valentine's Day, Garrett! Honestly, seeing the wall next to the cooking area be painted all white always makes me a bit anxious. I think it has to do with using turmeric regularly in our cooking (which stains so easily) and dealing with oil splashes. It may not be a big deal in other cultures, but I don't see it working for myself or my family. I also have reservations about open kitchens. Even though I like the concept, I read that they can be a bit difficult to maintain, as any clutter or mess is easily visible to everyone. Also, if you are fond of cooking foods which are pungent (eg fermented fish or soyabeans), the smell will be difficult to contain, so will be the loud sounds of food preparation.
I love bead board, we just put it in our new kitchen. It’s no harder to clean than the grout lines in our old wall tile. It’s warm and cozy. Love your channel!!
I had a beadboard backsplash for the last 13 years. I chose it because I didn’t have a ton of money when we first did our kitchen and I wanted natural countertops and nice appliances. I have to say, it held up, looked great, never got really dirty, and I got tons of compliments on it. I did get tired of it after so long and just replaced it with beautiful tile I love, but I would absolutely recommend this trend. The contractor I hired to do the tile thought I was insane to get rid of the beadboard because it still looked nice! It’s practical, cost-effective, and attractive if you like the look.
The pups make regular appearances. :) Cornealius was in last Thursday's video on lighting. Here is the link in case you haven't seen it yet: ruclips.net/video/8fzFvJnJYNg/видео.html
I think the back splashes all look wonderful. I also think that if you have them behind your sink, you need to consider your life. It could work is you and anyone you live with will look at that area all the time and clean. If you have kids, maybe not. The water damage you will have from minor spills that people don't notice is huge. As for the hoods, I don't know how you clean grease off plaster. I think, if you don't cook much, it looks fabulous. As for the trend I'm seeing, it's kitchens painted very dark. I love the way it photographs, but you better have an extensive lighting plan. Thanks for this video!
You are so right on the beadboard/fluted wood backsplashes and cabinets ... I think it works anywhere but around the stove and sink where grease, heat and moisture can damage or stain. You give great advice here. Thx for another great video.
I think beadboard and butcher block are too much maintenance. And I agree that fine art in the kitchen in isn’t the best place for it unless you don’t really cook. One thing that I’ve been noticing is fabric pedant shades. They seem difficult to keep clean. I love the tower cabinets and larder cabinet. I also love the enamel appliances. They look so fun.
Wonderful video, Garrett, thank you! This week, Houzz has a feature on kitchen pendant lights. Most of them are awful! Most are clear glass. Some are absolutely HUGE! One photo shows black glass globes, another, wicker baskets. Did anyone think about cleaning these things? Some totally overwhelm their kitchens. Ridiculous! I have Hubbardton Forge’s single Erlenmeyer pendants over my island and the matching five-light pendant over the attached table. They are small and elegant, and don’t detract from my kitchen decor.
I love your videos and your practical advice - I also love that you have an appreciation of history! I live in an apartment in a heritage listed 160 year old building ( that's old in Australia lol) and now very interested in the mantle hood! I'm super lucky to have really high ceilings and this could be something really interesting to do. Without a doubt though the best part of the video is Albert!! What a doll he is!! xxx
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I love that dark butcher block, very pretty !! The hidden cabinet is an unexpected idea ...love it.. What about open shelving? Using gorgeous stained wood would be a beautiful accent in most kitchens..
I'm so so on open shelving. It has to be away from cooking surfaces or it creates a cleaning nightmare for many people.Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Laura. I appreciate it. :)
I had beadboard backsplashes in my farmhouse and now in my cottage. It is perfect for both home styles! The old farmhouse had real beadboard (tongue and groove very slim boards). That was challenging to keep clean. My cottage has beadboard paneling which isn't nearly as charming but much easier to keep clean!
I think I'm the only one who doesn't want a backsplash... I mean any that go to the base of the wall cabinets with seams or grout or any of that. What I would like is the splash to match the countertop but not the standard 4 inches... a little bit higher (6 in) with the wall in a semi-gloss painted the same color as the rest of the kitchen. Simple and wipeable.... But like a baseball fan on Super Bowl Sunday... I stand alone. :-D
Another great video, Garrick, and I love your discussion of these trends! The secret doors and retro painted appliances are pretty cool! The backsplash discussion was interesting, too. In Phoenix, I have also seen brushed stainless and copper used for backsplashes. These provide a look that's not too busy with items on the counter and they're easy to clean. Would love to see you do a video on how to find our design "style." I'd love to know more about how and why YOU make some of the choices you do for your space or when working with clients. This would be informative and fun, and maybe even help us to avoid costly design mistakes! Thank you, Garrett!!!
Love your videos!! I didn’t know you specialized in historic preservation!! I would be interested in a series about certain historic features in homes that you personally think should always stay in those homes and be preserved.
I studied it in interior design school as part of the program, but I don't actually specialize in it. I have a great deal of knowledge regarding it though. :)
I would love that specific topic for me, my neighborhood being considered patrimonial, all renovation plans need approval from the city. This is great, however tricky and more costly. My kitchen window goes from floor to ceiling, and i wouldn't be allowed to change that feature, therefore there's a countertop missing there...
Have to keep in mind nooks and crannies mean elbow grease needed for cleaning. Can’t believe people put brick in the kitchen or a chandelier.
Imagine having a hidden sitting area behind cabinets in the kitchen for when you are baking and waiting with a cozy chair and some books (and preferably a window). That would be so amazing! In general I am all in for hiddem rooms and nooks, not really into open concept personally
That's a great idea!
Would that be a scullery?
I love a hidden room!!
I am so sick of all white kitchens. Every single interior design kitchen makeover show: "We put in white shaker style cabinets and white subway tile!" How original! 🙄
I understand
Me too!!
My sister has beadboard backsplash and she really hates it. Over the years the seams have lifted from the heat/steam of cooking. It’s not easy to clean after the months roll by. I would avoid it personally.
I’ve got it in my kitchen, had it for about 4 years and it’s held up. I did caulk my seams and paint with two coats of semi-gloss. It was easy to do and is easy to clean.
I used the bead board paneling.
I am kind of over open-plan kitchens. There's no way to corral the moisture, the odors, the messes. I also have a dog who likes to get underfoot, put his feet up on the edge of the counter to see what's there, and beg when I make something that he thinks might be delicious. It would be nice to be able to start the dishwasher, have a pot roast going in the instant pot, and mop the floor, without all those sounds & scents intruding into the other rooms of the house.
I have an opinion about beadboard backsplash! I have it, and I’ve had it for about 10 years so I am totally qualified to speak on it. The grooves do not create a cleaning issue anymore than grout on a tile backsplash, maybe even less than that, truthfully.
The issue is that it’s not really a waterproof material! I have to be super careful to dry it if it gets water on it so I don’t get waterlogged wood. I wonder if a 4 inch tile on top of the beadboard would help?
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I have bead board backsplash as well however, the area in which it is used is very small. I have a copper panel behind my range top which is super easy to clean and Cambria is behind my sink so I don’t have a problem with it getting wet.
I installed (glued and nailed in) the very thick (close to an 1”) individual wood plank paneling boards as a backsplash, painted it in a medium gloss and loved it! Super wipeable and if needed I could just touch paint a spot or paint the whole thing. I loved it and will install in my new home. The cottage charm aesthetic is worth it if it’s your style. I had it for almost 10 years before I sold the house and the kitchen is what sold my house.
But, no, I wouldn’t do those sheets of wood paneling for a back splash or something other than what I did to get an authentic paneling look.
One of the things I love about your videos is your emphasis on practicality. I am lucky to have a large, well equipped kitchen which gets a rigorous workout daily. It’s my “happy place.” I always chuckle when I think about the oven that was in our “gourmet” kitchen when we bought our house. It wouldn’t hold a 12 pound turkey! When I see meticulously remodeled kitchens in a home where no one cooks, I have to wonder why anyone would spend that kind of money for something that just looks pretty.
I love lamps on the counter. I have one and it adds so much atmosphere to what can otherwise be utilitarian.
Every kitchen needs an Albert…
I have a small kitchen. Replacing the double hung window with a green house window makes the kitchen seem larger. I got tired of things being bumped into the plaster walls and making gouge marks so put 4 foot high wainscoting panels on the walls and problem solved. Great tips for kitchen Garrett.
Back in the early 80's Irish country farmhouse was in, the trend was chop up small pieces of hay into your plaster, so bits of hay showed on the walls, to mimic an Irish country cottage, some would use dried flower petals.. I did it around my eat in breakfast nook and loved it, then add concrete yard animals to the window ledge, painted in buttermilk and moss you had whipped up in a blender, spritz lightly daily and the moss would take off growing, throw in a few ferns, and it was cute..lol
The beadboard backsplash probably would do fine with enough polyurethane on it. I put 5 coats on my kitchen table when I refinished it years ago and it held up great with daily use.
I had a fabulous beadboard backsplash in a custom kitchen once. I had fabulous antique blue and white platters hanging from it- they were the real backsplash and you would have loved it, honey!
I love the fact that functionality is always an important aspect of your design. Every single video I have watched of yours has been helpful to me as I renovate my home. Thank you so much.
Thank you very much!
I feel exactly the same way as you about pendant lights. I found a beautiful low profile fan with a cut glass LED lights. I love them!!!
Awe Albert is so precious! Luv when he makes a guest appearance. In your videos, you give such great design advice and have the best taste in furniture and decor. I hope someday that you will start a business of working with your subscribers to help decorate their homes. I have learned so much from you that I would like to be one of your first clients. Keep up making great videos. I always look forward to watching them!
Thank you so much!
I totally love Albert! Please include him more often. I think it is wonderful how much you love him❤️All dogs deserve such love. Enjoy your tips- I am getting ready to do a project.
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I adore the hidden cabinet trend. Our laundry room is directly connected to our kitchen and I would love (love, love...) to have it hidden like that. Oh, as a side note: I begged my sister to not install butcher block countertops. Two years later, between her cat and food prep, they look horrible. She's currently shopping for quartz. When I was growing up, the part of the counter that was butcher block was used to make bread and that's it. No storage and no other prep. I love that idea if you have the room.
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I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who doesn't like pendant lights.
Dear Garrett, I would love to hear more about historic preservation. I, too, am a believer of carrying the past into the future.
Another winner, Garret! My favorite design item is...ALBERT!!! I am in dog rescue because i love animals. I wish i could find a million Garret La Chics to rehome my rescues. I love watching you interact with your furbabies! ❤❤❤
That is awesome! We love him so much. He's a hero, a survivor and just an awesome little boy. It makes us happy to know he's happy, and his two bulldog brothers love him and being with him too. :)
I’m in love with that table in the background.
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I have an orange oven and hood which I love. I have an MCM home built in 1950 so orange was a really common color then. It also happens to be my favorite color so that helps. The orange is set off very nicely with the teak of the cabinetry. It does have stainless steel accents so the fridge and dishwasher are stainless steel. I think all orange appliances would be overkill. I think every appliance being a funky color only works well when the color is a bit more muted (light mint, pastel blue, etc).
Breadboard-nope, too country, cleaning nightmare, yuck
Handmade tiles-love
Pendant lights- ehhh
Plaster-love
Sconces-take or leave
Artwork-I put it EVERYWHERE
Tower cabinets-like but love the metal w glass doors (although not practical)
Mantel-love lots
Butcher block-like but not for me
Hidden door-love love love
Vintage appliances-love
Albert - ♡♡♡
Ideas I would like to see-brick/terracotta/saltillo floors
I am planning on having a section of butch block installed in my kitchen when it gets remodeled this year. I have a large wooden pastry rolling board between my stove and sink that never moves, that sits atop the counter, so might as well build it in. My parents had a 4" thick butcher block table in their kitchen (not for eating at, for kitchen use only, approx. 36"-40" x 72" and at counter height) that I have missed since I moved out when I got married 27 years ago. It was so functional, between prep and baking, it was the great all purpose working surface. As for maintenance, I am getting the end grain, which is easier on the knives, more durable and hides imperfections better then edge grain or plank. I worked for over 15 years in a commercial kitchen growing up, so I am very much into industrial quality materials.
I agree that b-board is hard to clean. Use the removable wallpaper b_board instead.
I grew up in a Victorian with Plaster walls. I was surprised when I went to other people's houses with bubble ceilings and orange peel walls.
You are right about pendant lights… not enough light. I’m stuck with them and they are not useful.
Ugh :(
Precious Albert steals the show! 😀
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The colored pendant lights reference made me realize that I dislike pendant lighting mostly because of the 80s and 90s, they had red or amber colored glass pendant. And the awful faux vintage lamp pendant/ shades trying to elude to the 30's and 40s but never quite looking good. It truly is a form of trauma 😂. One more thing to talk to my therapist about 😉
I like the tongue and groove backsplash….I’d use a marine grade sealer over the boards…it’s worked on wooden boats for decades….love love butcher block also…
Hate the pendant light reminds me of Home Depot cheap light display
Loved "Historical preservation" & of course Albert 💕 🤗 Thank you Garrett
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I am redoing the floor throughout my first floor. I will use that engineered vinyl/ wood look. But what color. I agree not grey I am worried that the light wood look will go out of style
I have small subway tile backsplash and granite countertops, my island is wood with a large butcher block cutting board on it, I also have plaster walls. I love them all, but the plaster walls,not so much.
I have bead board around my tile backsplash, and from personal experience I can say it is hard to keep clean. It is hard to clean, especially if you fry a lot, grease it's impossible to remove without removing the paint as well. I can't beging to imagine having it as a backsplash.
I’m the one that doesn’t like sconces. Guess I was traumatized by an abundance of them in a relatives house. Love the bead board, just can’t get the vision of spattered red sauce out of my head.
I'm still debating what to put over our eat-in kitchen table wall. I took down all of my mom's "wine" theme. I just left the clock up for now🤔
the hidden pantry is GOALS, so innovative, creative and aesthetic!!
Just when I thought I've already subscribed to the best topic speakers, here you are. Love your speaking timbre, nothing to screamy, very settle, and definitely you know the subject. Glad to "meet" you here.
As to the subject: I've had tiny stone mosaic backslash, I had all white standard glossy tile, I've had the subway, but now I have no backsplash at all, and i am loving it. The correctly chosen paint, and very good job leveling the walls did it all, my countertop doesn't even have the silicone behind it. And it makes the kitchen look less like kitchen. Perfect choice for me, and i do cook tons, and grill and fry.
Wow, that's quite a compliment! I try to share what I have learned not only in my interior decorating projects, but from getting my college degree in interior design. Welcome to the channel! It's great to have you as part of or very valued subscriber family.
Love the secret door idea. Don't like the wood splash backs looks too country style to me & reminds me of my nana's house 😆 xxx
Albert is going to keep me coming back to your channel day after day! Soooo cute and cuddly. ❤
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In a previous house, on a farm, I had beadboard for a backsplash. It was easy to clean, and affordable, and could be painted, a new or existing color, when needed. On another note, I love how much you love your pups. Every time I see you with one of them, my heart is so warmed because of the love you give those adorable pooches..
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I think any of those trends could look great in the right kitchen. A trend people seem to either love or hate is open shelving. I’m putting a couple of shelves in my kitchen for pottery and glassware, but not next to the stove. People who object say everything will get greasy, but nothing else in my kitchen gets greasy, so I’m not worried about that. I’m thinking ahead to accessibility as I age, so I didn’t want upper cabinets I couldn’t reach (we’ll have a pantry, so don’t need the space). Our house is on the rustic side, so I think a couple,e of live edge shelves are going to look great.
Oh that one photo of the hood mantle and the little stove in the spot, that would be me, no money for a 48inch stove, had to go with a 30, haha
I have grooved decorated tiles as a backsplash. Difficult to clean...
I want a hidden door and secret space in every room! I’d feel like I was living in a house next to Narnia or the Secret Garden. Plus, I could hide if anyone comes knocking on the door to visit. 😇
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Albert is a sweetheart ❤ can he walk around the house with no problem including navigating the stairs? I'm going with a beautiful multi blue color glass tile back splash that I love. Most would think it belongs in the bathroom but it's going in my kitchen and folk will either love it or hate.
Albert gets around very well, but he doesn't walk up stairs. We are going to make a clip of him running, well practically running, and include it in a video. He is brilliant, as he knows the area our home he stays with his two bulldog brothers which is about 800 square feet, and his sense of smell is amazing, and he loves being with brothers. Our dogs don't have free access to the entire house. We are so proud of him and the dogs are treated like princes. At 16, he is like a much younger dog especially with his disabilities. Thanks so much for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing. I appreciate you!
Also, I adore the way you love your dogs. 🥰
Thanks! We are blessed to have them. They are great boys! :)
Traumatized by pendant lights....I love it! We should start a support group!
I absolutely love the mantel vent hood! You're right it does give Tudor home vibes. I think it's worth the loss of counter space when they have the shelves on the inside. I would love an entire video about achieving the Tudor style.
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Yes, that mantel is gorgeous. I'd also love a little insight from Garrett on Tudor style.
I love the plaster for certain kitchen styles. I also love the flexibility, if you hate it years later it's a simple fix.
Love when Albert makes a cameo! Thanks for all great advice. I always learn something new!
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Terrific video! Thank you for drawing attention to possible drawbacks. I agree about making choices that are low maintenance. We used to have butcher block countertops and bead board and now we have granite countertops and stone walls around the kitchen. SO MUCH EASIER to clean and maintain. When I watch social media, I also try to remember that what looks nice might not be practical for our fast paced life. And hugs to Albert,🥰🥰
Glad it was helpful!
This was a SUPER USEFUL video, and also I love the cheeky sense of humour. I appreciate that your design advice can work for people who have different types and sizes of spaces. It's solid, widely applicable advice. I live in a tiny Victorian cottage and your channel is one of the only design channels that can realistically apply to my life :-)
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Not gonna lie, never thought of bead board as a backsplash and I love the idea
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Vintage Persian or Turkish rugs in the kitchen 👌. I love this trend.
Love it!!
Albert! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
What were we talking about again?
Oh yes……cabinets…..
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For backsplash I like nothing with grooves. I don't even like tile.
I feel no pleasure in cleaning, so for me it is essential that everything is easy to clean and reach.
I understand. We can learn about trends. Some we will like, others we won’t. We can take inspiration from them if they suit our needs or aesthetics. If not, that’s fine too.
Bead board, love the look of it (fits perfectly with my decorating style), although I have no idea how practical it would be as a backsplash? I've lived in several old homes that have had plaster walls, love the look of it way more than dry wall and wish I had it in my current home. I have several vintage pictures in my kitchen and I'm completely enamored with the look! I do have them leaning on counters but not near the stove or sink. Thanks for sharing little Albert with us today, he's such a cutie :)
Thank you! 😊
I don’t know about social media but I’ve heard limewash is coming to the Us & I’m excited for that!
My current kitchen has that board thing, but I am going to remove it. I am just a bit too concerned about wood and mold. I guess it's fine if the material isn't wood, but it just isn't my style TBH.
Now I want a hot pink stove and refrigerator.
You are always so informative! I appreciate how you educate and make all of this so accessible. I’d be interested in learning more about the historic restoration background you mentioned!
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Hello Garrett, I get so excited when I see you have a new video and look forward to your advice and input...Im loving the idea or a secret or hidden space in a kitchen, wow who knew that a pantry or coffee bar can be hidden behind beautiful cabinetry love it. Thank You.
Awesome! Thank you so much!
I used hand made tiles on my kitchen backsplash in my 1889 house but to stop it from being boring i got them in olive green. I love it and they are super easy to clean.
I love this video because I love kitchens (second only to dining rooms!). We have a small, thankfully square, kitchen. We have a white subway tile backsplash because we will never be re-doing our kitchen. We have a stainless counter depth fridge and a stainless stove but have a cabinet front on our dishwasher so the bottom cabinetry in our small kitche is not broken up by a stainless dishwasher. You are just the best interior designer on the internet!!! Albert is just the cutest!
Sounds great! Thanks much Teresa. I truly appreciate it. 😊😊😊
This was the video I needed right now as I’m getting ready to redo my kitchen. I would love to do a Tudor style range hood even though my kitchen is average size. I’m struggling with what to do for the floor. Thank you for all of the great content.
Glad it was helpful!
It is possible to get a beadboard look FRP (Fiber Resin Plastic) panels, which is common in restaurants where a portion of the kitchen is within view of the public. This would be very hygienic and easy to clean, but you need to see the quality in person to make sure that it isn't too shiny and plastic looking. PVC panels would definitely look plastic. Wood panels could be ok if they are painted with a waterproof semi-gloss or gloss grade paint.
Just wanted to say hi to Albert!! You are so adorable, we all know your the star of Garrett's videos Big hugs and kisses.🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
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I love a dark moody room and Kirsten Dunst has GORGEOUS dark kitchen! Big fan of the natural stone backsplash and I’ve always loved some open shelving, I’m thinking about doing it in mine!
I’m right on time!! 😆 Another great video, very helpful advice. I also appreciate your sense of humor ❤️
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I always look forward to your announcement of a new video. You give such great advice and your topics are always so interesting. Your dogs are so precious and I can feel the love you have for them. Please give Albert a big hug and kiss from me!
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Happy Valentine's Day, Garrett!
Honestly, seeing the wall next to the cooking area be painted all white always makes me a bit anxious. I think it has to do with using turmeric regularly in our cooking (which stains so easily) and dealing with oil splashes. It may not be a big deal in other cultures, but I don't see it working for myself or my family.
I also have reservations about open kitchens. Even though I like the concept, I read that they can be a bit difficult to maintain, as any clutter or mess is easily visible to everyone. Also, if you are fond of cooking foods which are pungent (eg fermented fish or soyabeans), the smell will be difficult to contain, so will be the loud sounds of food preparation.
Yes I agree. I think picking a kitchen design and decor should fit our individual needs. Happy Valentines Day!
I love bead board, we just put it in our new kitchen. It’s no harder to clean than the grout lines in our old wall tile. It’s warm and cozy. Love your channel!!
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I had a beadboard backsplash for the last 13 years. I chose it because I didn’t have a ton of money when we first did our kitchen and I wanted natural countertops and nice appliances. I have to say, it held up, looked great, never got really dirty, and I got tons of compliments on it. I did get tired of it after so long and just replaced it with beautiful tile I love, but I would absolutely recommend this trend. The contractor I hired to do the tile thought I was insane to get rid of the beadboard because it still looked nice! It’s practical, cost-effective, and attractive if you like the look.
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Ahhh sweet little Albert. In the midst of kitchen renovation hell. Enjoyed this video. I like the bead board as a quick fix.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very interesting as always. As someone who cooks a lot I couldn’t use the beadboard backsplash - the cleaning would be too much for me.
We continued our quartz up the walls as our backsplash. I love it, so easy to clean 🧽.
Great idea!!
I would never do pink appliances, but would totally LOVE some avocado! Would go with my tasteful quartz perfectly ✨🥑
OMG I almost put those red blown glass pendants in my kitchen back in the day. Hahaha. Albert is soooo sweet - give him a kiss for us!
Albert will get a special hug from you Darcie!
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I just added a stacked stone vent hood. Do not see that often however I love it.
I have been waiting for the fur babies appearance 😍 😌
The pups make regular appearances. :) Cornealius was in last Thursday's video on lighting. Here is the link in case you haven't seen it yet: ruclips.net/video/8fzFvJnJYNg/видео.html
Yes, I did enjoy the nice comprehensive collective of trends. Thanks Garett!
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I think the back splashes all look wonderful. I also think that if you have them behind your sink, you need to consider your life. It could work is you and anyone you live with will look at that area all the time and clean. If you have kids, maybe not. The water damage you will have from minor spills that people don't notice is huge. As for the hoods, I don't know how you clean grease off plaster. I think, if you don't cook much, it looks fabulous. As for the trend I'm seeing, it's kitchens painted very dark. I love the way it photographs, but you better have an extensive lighting plan. Thanks for this video!
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You are so right on the beadboard/fluted wood backsplashes and cabinets ... I think it works anywhere but around the stove and sink where grease, heat and moisture can damage or stain. You give great advice here. Thx for another great video.
Glad you enjoyed!
I think beadboard and butcher block are too much maintenance. And I agree that fine art in the kitchen in isn’t the best place for it unless you don’t really cook. One thing that I’ve been noticing is fabric pedant shades. They seem difficult to keep clean. I love the tower cabinets and larder cabinet. I also love the enamel appliances. They look so fun.
I am planning on a beadboard backsplash.
Wonderful video, Garrett, thank you! This week, Houzz has a feature on kitchen pendant lights. Most of them are awful! Most are clear glass. Some are absolutely HUGE! One photo shows black glass globes, another, wicker baskets. Did anyone think about cleaning these things? Some totally overwhelm their kitchens. Ridiculous! I have Hubbardton Forge’s single Erlenmeyer pendants over my island and the matching five-light pendant over the attached table. They are small and elegant, and don’t detract from my kitchen decor.
Thanks so much Lois! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)
Have you ever thought about placing the bead board backsplash horizontally for a cool look?
I love your videos and your practical advice - I also love that you have an appreciation of history! I live in an apartment in a heritage listed 160 year old building ( that's old in Australia lol) and now very interested in the mantle hood! I'm super lucky to have really high ceilings and this could be something really interesting to do. Without a doubt though the best part of the video is Albert!! What a doll he is!! xxx
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I love that dark butcher block, very pretty !! The hidden cabinet is an unexpected idea ...love it.. What about open shelving? Using gorgeous stained wood would be a beautiful accent in most kitchens..
I'm so so on open shelving. It has to be away from cooking surfaces or it creates a cleaning nightmare for many people.Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Laura. I appreciate it. :)
I had beadboard backsplashes in my farmhouse and now in my cottage. It is perfect for both home styles! The old farmhouse had real beadboard (tongue and groove very slim boards). That was challenging to keep clean. My cottage has beadboard paneling which isn't nearly as charming but much easier to keep clean!
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I’m not a fan of the bead board backsplash. Being wood, I would be very concerned about it absorbing water, grease, dirt, etc.
That dog is too cute!
I came for the trends, I stayed for Albert!
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I think I'm the only one who doesn't want a backsplash... I mean any that go to the base of the wall cabinets with seams or grout or any of that. What I would like is the splash to match the countertop but not the standard 4 inches... a little bit higher (6 in) with the wall in a semi-gloss painted the same color as the rest of the kitchen. Simple and wipeable.... But like a baseball fan on Super Bowl Sunday... I stand alone. :-D
It's ok J.J.! Whatever makes you happy in your home is all that matters. :)
I’ve had that before in a couple of homes, I really liked it !
Great video!!! Totally agree with you on the pendant lights. I’m so over it!
Thanks so much!
Another great video, Garrick, and I love your discussion of these trends! The secret doors and retro painted appliances are pretty cool! The backsplash discussion was interesting, too. In Phoenix, I have also seen brushed stainless and copper used for backsplashes. These provide a look that's not too busy with items on the counter and they're easy to clean. Would love to see you do a video on how to find our design "style." I'd love to know more about how and why YOU make some of the choices you do for your space or when working with clients. This would be informative and fun, and maybe even help us to avoid costly design mistakes! Thank you, Garrett!!!
Thanks Colleen! Glad you enjoyed the video. :)