I did this to my fridge in my rental and I covered the entire fridge. I used a palm leaf pattern, just green and white. My landlord loves it and took pics for future marketing of the apt haha.
I did a white hexagon peel and stick backsplash to break up all of the BROWN in my apartment and added matte black pulls on the cabinets to replace the silver ones. My goodness 😍 it makes such a big impact and I’m obsessed
considering Canada is in lockdown again, it's amazing how you guys manage to keep this channel alive with projects that you can do from home. Well done
I switched the knobs in my rental kitchen and no I love it so much more, I also did the vinyl peel and stick wallpaper on one wall in my kitchen! It was so easy! It looks great! Thanks for all the tips! They made my rental feel like a home!
Something I thought of to ad to your "peel off the peel and stick tile from drywall and patch if it pulls off the paint" is, depending on your relationship with landlord, asking if you can leave them. I've upgraded 8-10 rentals through my life and in my experience landlords love the changes and are happy to have them.
As a landlord myself I would def ask you to keep everything as is! I wouldn't wanna deal with the wall behind the pink peel and stick it looks cleaner with the peel and stick. Especially because it all goes well together the wood counter, pink accent with bronze copper faucet and brass handles 👌
If someone is doing a backsplash in a rental, there’s another way that’s a little more work, but that makes it very reversible and you can use it with real tile or peel and stick anything. You use plywood as a backing between the counter and and cabinets, and you can tile right onto it. It will protect the wall behind it and you can pull the whole thing down a lot faster when you move out. But cutting plywood to the exact right shape may take a jigsaw and someone who knows how to use it!
@@themusicalboy26 if you cut it exactly big enough, you could just squeeze it in and it would hold up on its own - but that needs skill or at least a lot of patience
@@themusicalboy26 you can hold in place with high stregnth magnets. Glue to the board then command strip the matching magnet to the wall. Know from experience at my grandmot this works. She has a board thats been held in place for so long we forgot it wasnt actually nailed in place.
Denise S &@@karenjp5848 Exactly! She changed the countertop, sink, and faucet, which I'm sure she will be leaving! She had permission to do that, of course. :)
I loved the intro with Lottie! One day... yes, one day, I will get a peel and stick backsplash! You made a good point with the “non-match” peel and stick wallpaper being no fuss at the seams! Loved the pattern, I feel that it it would make a great inspiration for colors for a room. Navy, white and light pink... yummy! 😉👍⭐️
I have really “heavy” looking traditional finishings in my condo (eg dark cherry wood cupboards and floors and blah beige countertops) and I’d love a vid on how to make to make this type of dated home look more airy and contemporary ❤️
I love your videos, there's just one thing: You keep on mentioning Amazon, although they are not by far a fair, sustainable, worker-friendly company. I try really hard not to order there, although it's so convenient, but I manage to find other amazing offers (for example knobs) elsewhere, that are also not too expensive. I think that everybody is aware of Amazon and I would love it if other, fair alternatives would gain more reach and mentions instead of them.
I think she also mentions Amazon because as an international viewer it's often the only place I can order from. When she's talking about other places I can't order them at all
@@alexianedidrick251 I see the point, yet I wonder if this justifies mentioning them. For me, the goal is to avoid them completely (or at least reduce ordering there a lot) and there are other worldwide platforms such as Etsy that could be mentioned or you could also just encourage people to do a bit of research before they consume (online and offline). This would probably take a bit more time, especially in the beginning, but right now I think this is the only way we can teach ourselves to buy in a less exploiting way.
@@lofi2836 many etsy sellers don't ship worldwide unfortunately. I agree that we should strive to find something else but for now this is the most accessible option to most of her audience
@@alexianedidrick251 But »something else« could be doing a bit of research and finding better alternatives on your own, e. g. going on Etsy and searching for »black knobs« that get shipped to your country. Not too hard in my opinion. And I would love it if influencers would encourage their audience to find other solutions than Amazon etc. or give them tips on how to shop in a responsible way or AT LEAST not mention those sites in their videos that get millions of views.
I would never in a million years have thought of wallpapering my fridge. But I have to admit that looks amazing! I love Hello Fresh. The recipes are great and easy to do. It’s been a lifesaver during lockdown.
Thanks for sharing this, I did my refrigerator in black and silver it looks great 👍 and now it blends in great with my counter tops I’m so happy and some of my visitors and family thought I brought a new refrigerator.
I’m planing to stick some chalkboard contact paper on part of my fridge door for writing grocery lists and weekly menus. I figure it will look more artsy and less chaotic than the two cheap old whiteboards I currently have doing the job.
awesome tips. I love how you explained about displaying food in glass jars. I have a couple on display and I never touch the food in those either. They look good though.
I've wanted to update my fridge for a while now. And to be honest it'll be a while yet before that happens! Very good to know just doing the front looks good. Bring on the touch of kitch.
I really expected to hate the idea of wall papering a refrigerator, but you made it work! Looks great! The fact that it is easily reversible is key. As for putting the polaroids back on top of the wall paper, I say no, it’s too busy.
I love the tips I'm not a renter but if you can't Reno your kitchen these tips still work. I am in love with your counter tops and all the details .Any budget tips for Reno-ing a dated kitchen?
I had to put my fridge in the living room and used a huge sticker meant for a door in a design that looks like a bookshelf. It helps to not make it the first thing you look at and blends in very well with the rest of my furniture.
@@megsmileyface6202 I don't know how to attach photos here but I found a link to a sticker that is specifically for a fridge and looks like a bookshelf www.amazon.de/dp/B07KT7KMTV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XH4X6TW726FP200QVR8Q Seems like I wasn't the only one with this idea 😜😁
Love the idea of wallpapering the fridge! They are such dominant ,and often ugly, appliances in the kitchen space! Also, why have a never thought to put a mat by the sink? I always spray water everywhere! Great tips xxx
If peel and stick isn't for you, then cutting paper to size then using heavy duty magnets could work. If you don't have large pieces of paper, you could cut pieces of wood then back them with the magnets, using them to frame all the smaller pieces of paper. If that's too much work, then just those inexpensive peel and stick stickers could also be an option to jazz up your fridge. You also don't need to purchase a new door handle. You could find a nature stick, and that is some great incentive to get outside for a bit and safely explore nature too.
I wish I had control of the spaces in “my” home. When I married my husband, I moved into his home. I have made some changes, but not many. The style is his.
That sounds like something you need to discuss clearly as a couple. Even if it was "his" house before you got married, it's both of yours now and you should both see your personalities and preferences reflected in the space. Not a total remodel, but working room to room to make updates that combine your design styles. You could start by deciding on a color palette you both enjoy and have that be the throughline for each room. Best of luck! 😊
Hi Alexandra, did you do a video about undoing your previous apartment before moving? Im looking for a video showing the removal of smart tiles? Do you have one? How did that go?
I live in a rental and this is so so inspiring! Thank you so much and I would love your feedback on where to get a high quality peel and stick backsplash, I am living in the UK and this is my first time buying it?
Hello Alexandra, I have to say I love the peel and stick pink backsplash and was wondering where u got it. Also the gold half moon dish rack which I am totally obsessed with I would love to know where u purchased it. I love u flare and I'm a big fan of your channel. Stay safe !!!
Ask the landlord, he/she/they may want you to keep the backsplash. I bet they were super happy that you upgraded the countertops and doors. I used to be a landlord, I had tenants who retiled my kitchen floor- I wish they would have asked so we could have compromised on the tile, but it was still an upgrade. I knocked $800 off their rent once I learned they had done this. was a win/win. Love the fridge idea! My fridge (not a rental) is about 12 years old, works great but has a few unsightly dings. I think this just might be a great solution
How has the butcher block held up? We actually own a brand new condo (well, it's two years old) but unfortunately the counter is in a colour I despise and it honestly looks super chintzy.
Love a rental friendly DIY! This is something I would love to do!
I did this to my fridge in my rental and I covered the entire fridge. I used a palm leaf pattern, just green and white. My landlord loves it and took pics for future marketing of the apt haha.
I did a white hexagon peel and stick backsplash to break up all of the BROWN in my apartment and added matte black pulls on the cabinets to replace the silver ones. My goodness 😍 it makes such a big impact and I’m obsessed
considering Canada is in lockdown again, it's amazing how you guys manage to keep this channel alive with projects that you can do from home. Well done
My mom used contact paper to cover our frig back in the 1960s. Yay avocado green! 😂
Everything comes back :D
I switched the knobs in my rental kitchen and no I love it so much more, I also did the vinyl peel and stick wallpaper on one wall in my kitchen! It was so easy! It looks great! Thanks for all the tips! They made my rental feel like a home!
I love how it makes the pink back splash pop better!
Love, love, love the terrazzo with the pink backsplash!!
Something I thought of to ad to your "peel off the peel and stick tile from drywall and patch if it pulls off the paint" is, depending on your relationship with landlord, asking if you can leave them. I've upgraded 8-10 rentals through my life and in my experience landlords love the changes and are happy to have them.
@@jenniviiv Yes for sure, I'm more of a neutral background kind of person ;)
As a landlord myself I would def ask you to keep everything as is! I wouldn't wanna deal with the wall behind the pink peel and stick it looks cleaner with the peel and stick. Especially because it all goes well together the wood counter, pink accent with bronze copper faucet and brass handles 👌
@@lovingmayberry307 you can't please every tenant 🤷♀️
Sadly a fellow tennant did some horrible "upgrades." Now the landlord is very leery of anyone doing anything. Even minor repairs.
If someone is doing a backsplash in a rental, there’s another way that’s a little more work, but that makes it very reversible and you can use it with real tile or peel and stick anything. You use plywood as a backing between the counter and and cabinets, and you can tile right onto it. It will protect the wall behind it and you can pull the whole thing down a lot faster when you move out. But cutting plywood to the exact right shape may take a jigsaw and someone who knows how to use it!
wouldn't you also need to glue / nail down the plywood?
@@themusicalboy26 if you cut it exactly big enough, you could just squeeze it in and it would hold up on its own - but that needs skill or at least a lot of patience
Or use dollar tree foam board with poster putty behind it! But only with super light weight tiles, like the ones she has!
@@themusicalboy26 you can hold in place with high stregnth magnets. Glue to the board then command strip the matching magnet to the wall. Know from experience at my grandmot this works. She has a board thats been held in place for so long we forgot it wasnt actually nailed in place.
Its nice to know they eventually used this tip in their future projects 😊
Alexandra we need more content! What I love about this channel is how soothing and at ease your content makes people’s feel. Forever a Gater fan.
Your landlord is going to want to keep all the changes you’ve made!😉❤️
I was thinking the same! 😉😁
Denise S &@@karenjp5848 Exactly! She changed the countertop, sink, and faucet, which I'm sure she will be leaving! She had permission to do that, of course. :)
I don’t know why I felt my heart jumped joy when I saw the pic of u & Danie ! Maybe I miss buy or diy 🥺 or I just love u both 😘♥️
Same!
I thought so too! 😁
They are both wonderful. I just watched Danie today!
I loved the intro with Lottie!
One day... yes, one day, I will get a peel and stick backsplash! You made a good point with the “non-match” peel and stick wallpaper being no fuss at the seams! Loved the pattern, I feel that it it would make a great inspiration for colors for a room. Navy, white and light pink... yummy! 😉👍⭐️
I have really “heavy” looking traditional finishings in my condo (eg dark cherry wood cupboards and floors and blah beige countertops) and I’d love a vid on how to make to make this type of dated home look more airy and contemporary ❤️
Contact paper for the surfaces do wonders!!!!
I love everything that you do. Im inlove with everything in your rental.
I love your kitchen. All the things you've done to it has made it look a ton better.
I love your videos, there's just one thing: You keep on mentioning Amazon, although they are not by far a fair, sustainable, worker-friendly company. I try really hard not to order there, although it's so convenient, but I manage to find other amazing offers (for example knobs) elsewhere, that are also not too expensive. I think that everybody is aware of Amazon and I would love it if other, fair alternatives would gain more reach and mentions instead of them.
I think she also mentions Amazon because as an international viewer it's often the only place I can order from. When she's talking about other places I can't order them at all
@@alexianedidrick251 I see the point, yet I wonder if this justifies mentioning them. For me, the goal is to avoid them completely (or at least reduce ordering there a lot) and there are other worldwide platforms such as Etsy that could be mentioned or you could also just encourage people to do a bit of research before they consume (online and offline). This would probably take a bit more time, especially in the beginning, but right now I think this is the only way we can teach ourselves to buy in a less exploiting way.
@@lofi2836 many etsy sellers don't ship worldwide unfortunately. I agree that we should strive to find something else but for now this is the most accessible option to most of her audience
@@alexianedidrick251 But »something else« could be doing a bit of research and finding better alternatives on your own, e. g. going on Etsy and searching for »black knobs« that get shipped to your country. Not too hard in my opinion. And I would love it if influencers would encourage their audience to find other solutions than Amazon etc. or give them tips on how to shop in a responsible way or AT LEAST not mention those sites in their videos that get millions of views.
The fridge tip is so clever, because except for smeg, there are almost no fun appliances!
Sara Nena DIY
There are actually some copycat brands now that are cheaper !
Samsung has some nice fridge, they look like glass and the color are customizable.
DUDE THIS IS GENIUS. even ur cat is shook by how genius this is.
Omg Lottie!! Such a big girl 🥰 I remember when you first got her and she was teeny tiny❤️
I love the wallpapered fridge! I jazzed-up my previous rental fridge with washi tape, but this looks even better. 💛
I actually did this before on my fridge but with Stainless Steel look-alike paper and let me tell you it looks pretty good!
I loooove the fridge!! it is kinda kitchy but it really works because the terrazzo has touches of pink that match the backsplash!
I would never in a million years have thought of wallpapering my fridge. But I have to admit that looks amazing!
I love Hello Fresh. The recipes are great and easy to do. It’s been a lifesaver during lockdown.
Love it! I'll definitely try this on our fridge so it'll look awesome and not just a plain piece of appliance 😍❤️
Thanks for the new tips,dear Alexandra
Oh my god I'm literally so excited for this one. I've been waiting for fridge updates for so long. Can't wait! luv u!
Thanks for sharing this, I did my refrigerator in black and silver it looks great 👍 and now it blends in great with my counter tops I’m so happy and some of my visitors and family thought I brought a new refrigerator.
Years ago we took our fridge to an auto painting establishment and they painted it for a very reasonable amout and it was done within a day.
I’m planing to stick some chalkboard contact paper on part of my fridge door for writing grocery lists and weekly menus. I figure it will look more artsy and less chaotic than the two cheap old whiteboards I currently have doing the job.
I am obsessed with that wallpaper!!!
awesome tips. I love how you explained about displaying food in glass jars. I have a couple on display and I never touch the food in those either. They look good though.
I love peel and stick, so versatile and easy, thanks for sharing. 👍😊
This is cute. Target is currently carrying wallpaper roll for $3 in the dollar section with the same print.
Whaaat. I need to check that out pronto! Thanks for the hot tip! 😉
Watching you do this peel and stick just gave me flash backs of doing window displays with you hahaha
Looks stunning!
The wallpaper looks so good on the fridge!
I've wanted to update my fridge for a while now. And to be honest it'll be a while yet before that happens! Very good to know just doing the front looks good. Bring on the touch of kitch.
You're such an inspiration! Keep doing the good job! God bless you!
Such a cute upgrade!
Love the terrazzo fridge 💜
Thank you!
I love the wallpapered fridge! I would have NEVER thought to do that!
Perfect pattern for your fridge! So cute!
Thanks, Alexandra! Great tips! 🥰👍
I really expected to hate the idea of wall papering a refrigerator, but you made it work! Looks great! The fact that it is easily reversible is key. As for putting the polaroids back on top of the wall paper, I say no, it’s too busy.
I'm a full-time rver, living in a 26-foot travel trailer. Can you pleeeeeaaaase do an rv makeover? I love everything you do!!
You can also check out what Micarah Tewers did with her RV!
I love the tips I'm not a renter but if you can't Reno your kitchen these tips still work. I am in love with your counter tops and all the details .Any budget tips for Reno-ing a dated kitchen?
Oh yes! We're in full lockdown in the UK. Thus made my Friday 😍😍😍
OMG...this is exactly what I needed 👍🏾
I would love to see you continue the pink tile around the other side now that you are so successful!
I love your fridge! Sarah’s kitchen turned out lovely!💕
The fridge looks lovely. Very goog idea and easy to do. 💖
You are the only Utube channel that when I see you posted I squeal a little..lol I love that you do rentals too.. thank you.. - Melanie
I’m taking notes 📝 will def come back to this video once I buy a fridge
Yay!
I did this to my boring closet doors in my rental. sure did give a WOW factor!!
I had to put my fridge in the living room and used a huge sticker meant for a door in a design that looks like a bookshelf. It helps to not make it the first thing you look at and blends in very well with the rest of my furniture.
That’s really clever!
Thats so clever
Im so curious of how this looks
Do u have any pics of it or similar things online?
@@megsmileyface6202 I don't know how to attach photos here but I found a link to a sticker that is specifically for a fridge and looks like a bookshelf www.amazon.de/dp/B07KT7KMTV/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_XH4X6TW726FP200QVR8Q
Seems like I wasn't the only one with this idea 😜😁
I really thought I was gonna hate that fridge makeover, but it actually looks great! :)
Loved all the tips.that fridge is a game changer
You always have the most creative ideas! The fridge looks amazing.
Love the wallpaper idea!!
Great tips! Love the wallpaper on the fridge!
I worked up the energy to contact vinyl my old run down bathroom vanity after watching this! :)
OKAY. I might need that wallpaper 😍 *furiously finds credit card*
So genius you are and your hacks🤗😘👍🏿👍🏿 keep shine like this
I DID MINE AND LOVE IT. THANK YOU
Hi- What a lovely video with many good ideas to easily brighten up your home. Thanks
Your kitchen is sooo cool🥰
I love this, looks amazing!!
I can't imagine your landlord wanting you to remove that backsplash when you go.
Since it's temporary probably because if it peels up for a new tenant then they'd have to replace it.
@@jenniviiv in toronto I'm 100% certain there will be plenty of people who love the pink backsplash.
Me neither. I would probably offer to leave it and see what they say. It is not as if you could reuse them elsewhere.
I would have wanted that pink backsplash to be removed for sure and that fridge wallpaper too. Its not everyone's style.
@@sushmita8824 I would not want a pink backslash. I would want to cover it. For me it's too gaudy
Lottie is so cute and giving me serious homesickness
This is such a clever idea! ❤️
I just watched your clip on the Racheal Ray show . I’m thinking about doing my fridge. I will continue to follow your channel for more inspiration 😄
That would be so fun for a few months. Busy without adding any ‘clutter’. Changeable...it would be hard to stop with the fridge.
Omg Lottie is HUGE now!!!
LOVE YOUR FUR BABY !!!!!!!!!! 😀
Love! I just put up a video diying my rental kitchen and you helped me with all the inspo!! 💜
Fun colors!
Watching you on Rachael Ray So proud of you!
What great ideas !!!!
I love your videos! I’m following all the tips from your channel on my new studio apartment
Thanks Maya!
Saw the title first and GENIUS 🙌🏼
Would love to see how to maximize space in pantry or cabinets... especially spices & baking supplies
Very nice. Good idea!
I’ve never thought about wall papering my fridge, but I’m kind of obsessed!!
I would appreciate a video on creating a coffee station ☕🍵
Do you have a microwave? Even if you don't, how would you style or hide it?
Love the idea of wallpapering the fridge! They are such dominant ,and often ugly, appliances in the kitchen space! Also, why have a never thought to put a mat by the sink? I always spray water everywhere! Great tips xxx
U hope I can get a reply but one thing I want to know don't it peel of with the coldness of the fridge?
@@lovingmayberry307 lol I have a new fridge eint buying no more
If peel and stick isn't for you, then cutting paper to size then using heavy duty magnets could work.
If you don't have large pieces of paper, you could cut pieces of wood then back them with the magnets, using them to frame all the smaller pieces of paper.
If that's too much work, then just those inexpensive peel and stick stickers could also be an option to jazz up your fridge.
You also don't need to purchase a new door handle. You could find a nature stick, and that is some great incentive to get outside for a bit and safely explore nature too.
I wish I had control of the spaces in “my” home. When I married my husband, I moved into his home. I have made some changes, but not many. The style is his.
That sounds like something you need to discuss clearly as a couple. Even if it was "his" house before you got married, it's both of yours now and you should both see your personalities and preferences reflected in the space. Not a total remodel, but working room to room to make updates that combine your design styles. You could start by deciding on a color palette you both enjoy and have that be the throughline for each room. Best of luck! 😊
Hi Alexandra, did you do a video about undoing your previous apartment before moving? Im looking for a video showing the removal of smart tiles? Do you have one? How did that go?
When are we getting more full renos? I love seeing all the different entire room transformations 😍
When Toronto isn't on lock-down, probably.
You should see if you can get replacement fridge handles for cheap and spray paint it gold to match your cabinet doors.
I live in a rental and this is so so inspiring! Thank you so much and I would love your feedback on where to get a high quality peel and stick backsplash, I am living in the UK and this is my first time buying it?
Hello Alexandra, I have to say I love the peel and stick pink backsplash and was wondering where u got it. Also the gold half moon dish rack which I am totally obsessed with I would love to know where u purchased it. I love u flare and I'm a big fan of your channel. Stay safe !!!
great ideas!!
Ask the landlord, he/she/they may want you to keep the backsplash. I bet they were super happy that you upgraded the countertops and doors. I used to be a landlord, I had tenants who retiled my kitchen floor- I wish they would have asked so we could have compromised on the tile, but it was still an upgrade. I knocked $800 off their rent once I learned they had done this. was a win/win. Love the fridge idea! My fridge (not a rental) is about 12 years old, works great but has a few unsightly dings. I think this just might be a great solution
How has the butcher block held up? We actually own a brand new condo (well, it's two years old) but unfortunately the counter is in a colour I despise and it honestly looks super chintzy.
It's held up SO WELL! I've been pleasantly surprised.
Rental or not! You gave us some awesome kitchen tips we'll definitely work on one of these days ❤️😍
I covered my fridge too! It is so old it had rust stains 🙈 I love all your kitchen upgrades ❤❤❤
Lol! I was just looking at my fridge wondering how I could change it 😆 this video will be super helpful