This Kitchen Almost Broke Us
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- After 8 months of cabin renovations, it's finally time to tackle our kitchen! But things do not go to plan 😒 The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/eamonbec07211
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We've always envisioned moving into the woods by the lake and building our dream tiny cabin as a home base for us to come back to in between our international van life travels. We are finally nearing the end of our renovations and cannot wait to give you a full cabin tour very, very soon!
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Who are we?
We're Eamon and Bec, a Canadian couple who previously lived and traveled full-time in our self converted Sprinter Van!! When the pandemic hit in 2020 we made the difficult decision to abandon our van in Africa and fly home to Canada. Now we're here... living at a cabin in the Canadian wilderness!
I love how she literally thanked him for not yelling at her on the phone and explaining things calmly, I’m sure people take their frustration out on them all the time. Good job Eamon 🙌🏼
Well it would help if they were in the same country, heck in the same store, you bought the stuff from. I don't ever Ikea. Not ever.
Maybe the “skillshare” ikea cabinet course would be an appropriate.option.
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Do they offer this?!?!?!? 😂 we need to take the course!!! And if not… maybe by the end we’ll be ready to teach it lol
@@eamonandbec I feel you….
I made it through a kitchen and 2 bathrooms with considerable swearing.
I look forward to your 37 part skillshare video upload. 😫
I will pay that, one, well played
Ha, ha, I was just thinking that exactly!
Bob is suuuuch a dad! He totally amps up his kids to make them feel good about their work even tho he's probably assembled a hundred kitchens in his time.
"Papa, look what we built."
"Woooowwwww ooohh aahhh, good job kids!"
He's just the best
Guys, I got into the habit of telling my mom I loved her at the end of our calls, and when we leave each other. She loves it! At first she thought it was odd, but now she's into it, and she seems happier. She's a widow, and I know at times she feels alone. By the way, I love Bob too!
My son says that now, too. It's a gift of the quarantine for us.
That is so sweet Carol!! It never hurts to remind your people how much you love them 🤗
Love for Bob too!!
Everyone loves Bob 🥳😀🥰
The "IKEA Blues" is a song everyone can get behind!
Hahahah YES!!!
Yep!
Been there. Almost broke up over an IKEA entertainment center 🙀
So true. Hahah
"A smile and a good attitude...that's all we need!".....this needs to be a shirt or sticker or coffee mug or something
Love that idea! 🥰
When your Dad said, "I love you too, Buddy." It made me cry. (*I miss my Dad.)
The "hole" next to dishwasher would make a great space for vertical wine rack or shelf.
All over it Eva 😉
Is it too late to return the ikea cabinets and exchange for a better quality solid wood? They look really cheap. And the modern look clashes with the cabin vibe.
@@JB-wp2gn l like my idea of sending a video to IKEA while millions see it on their channel.
I've built a many of ikea things in my house. Dressers, bookshelves, tables, chairs. It is best, to build solo as a singular brain. Too many brains and ideas and opinions make it bad and make things confusing. I have not had any trouble building any of my items because, I don't let my sig other help me LOL
Same here. If someone else try to help it will be messed up. First time I ever whent to Ikea was over 40years ago so a few things have been built from there🤣🤣🤣
Same! Ive never had any issue with box built furniture. Only time I ever had a problem was when I had my mother help me with one heavy drawer set. Lmao
We pay someone build ours or we would have been divorced by now. A decision we made early in our marriage and stuck to.
You sound smart, but I think your spouse is way smarter lol. I didn't like the way my husband taped the drywall so I have been doing it in nine houses. My husband was crazy like a fox that first time.
Agreed! Get real zen, sort all the pieces into little cups, study the directions like you are going to have a test on them, because you are!
“There’s a third sneaky hole up there…” I’m literally cry laughing LOL 😂
Me too 🤣
Your ‘Gary’ is worth his weight in gold. I’d hire him for all my build needs if I were you because he’s the best!
Secret with ikea is to keep it organized, and FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS! They do tell you everything. Just dont skip the step, read every word, dont rush and even when you think you know how it goes, you dont! Follow the instructions.
"A smile and a good attitude...that's all we need!" I'm going to remember that one forever, LOVE IT!
And a permit probably 🤣
Eamon and Bec I've watched you videos for awhile now and I know that before Lee left this earth (R.I.P.) she had bought a van to fix up, I was wondering if you thought about fixing it up and maybe giving it away in her honor or something like that.
Yep, love it!
I love Bob's enthusiasm for the kitchen improvements. Every construction project needs a Bob seal of approval after a frustrating day.
One day soon that will be an epically nice kitchen.
Haha! Love it "bob seal of approval"
I LOVE Bob!
@Thomas King @Eamon & Bec the municipality could offer a special advanced building permit with Bob's seal of approval along with the engineers'
When the IKEA lady ends up thanking you? And no answers?! Like that got confusing… haha BLESS.
It’s so nice that your sister and her (boyfriend, husband, friend?) came to help. That was something very special that is missing in my life. You’re blessed.
We are very blessed indeed!!
When you plan to build something complex from ikea, the most important part is that you make sure you are able to focus enough to see all the details in the instructions. This is why Eamon fails a little bit, he tries to think for himself which is generally good but with ikea you have to really take in the instructions, not make your own plan in your head. Best Regards, Sweden
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You know you’re truly in love when you both don’t like the faucet 😂
Haha! Yes! We are super lucky to both like the same things (most of the time)!
Let me just say, it's wonderful to see Bob, again. Missed him! And... your kitchen looks WONDERFUL! Hope seeing it now makes it worth all the angst you went through, getting it all assembled!!
Kitchen looks great but that swing is EVERYTHING!!!!!!
I love Bob's reaction!!!
I'm impressed that you could even get someone from IKEA on the phone.
Haha well… it was nice while it lasted 😂
You know it's going to be a great video when Bob is around ❤️ I love how he's always going along with all the silliness. XOXO ❤️
Flat pack is bad enough. Flat pacK from IKEA is BRUTAL!!! Great job, guys
ooomgggggg all that frustration - and then Bob walks in with his big reactions and smiles and compliments and just mends hearts like sunshine
Bob to the rescue 💛🌞
There's these 3 holes. There's 2 and the other sneaky hole 🤣🤣🤣 Eamon had me rolling. Shout out to you all for being so patient. I don't think I could've done it.
It did take us 4 days to FINALLY get that drawer right 😂
I was fully expecting Eamon to say 'screw it' and just cut off that couple inches of drawer face that kept hitting the top! 😂
SO glad you guys stuck with it though - the kitchen is looking BEAUTIFUL! 😍 Can't wait to see Part 2!
“This is bananas!” Was the funniest thing you guys have ever recorded. I laughed so hard. Can totally relate with the pain.
I don't want to get anything at Ikea.
Okay but this episode had my mom and I rollingggg on the floor!!! We’ve had our far share of crazy frustrating ikea builds so we can definitely sympathize with y’all!love you both!! LOOKS AMAZING!!!!!!
Thank you, thank you!!
I had flashback anxiety watching this one! I bought a prefab "kitchen" unit from Pro Mart here in Peru. It took us 6 days to put together. It was missing 120 screws and we ended up drilling our own holes and a lot of gorilla glue!! It says a lot you are still in love ! Great dog by the way. Thank God for friends and family. So glad you waited to cut for the sink!!!!! Love and condolances from Peru. IT IS BEAUTIFUL! Jelouse of that stove
Would just like to add that Bruce is one of the prettiest dogs I’ve ever seen😂
Yes so beautiful 😻
Aw, your cabin is becoming a real sanctuary. Your hard work is paying off, guys - it's looking gorgeous 😍👌 xxx
Thank youuuu 💛
There needs to be a skill share for putting IKEA furniture together!
Ikea drawer help: there are two sets of holes on the actually TRACK that you screw into the cabinet. When you are moving the track up and down to different holes in the cabinet, you can also make smaller adjustments by screwing into different holes on the track itself. There is a top set of holes and a bottom set. Hope this helps! You guys are awesome.
So are you. I would have to read that three or four or five times to understand it, but it's so cool that you know that and I could actually follow your simply laid out organized instructions! You rock!
And don't forget the hidden drawers use the middle of the three holes, both front and back. That way the Utrusta drawer front is flush with the cabinet and not sticking out. Just built a huge ikea kitchen... loved it. Just remember RTFI - Read The Instructions. 🙃
Bruce was OBVIOUSLY a gigantic help in the installation of the island and the stove!!
I so look forward to your videos every week. Can't tell you two enough how much I enjoy how relatable and genuine you make every videos. Also so glad you have been able to enjoy the process with all it's ups and downs. Your most cherished memories will be these times, even the frustrating ones. Super happy for you two. Xo
Bob always brings pure joy, happiness and relief!❤️👏🏼❤️ Love him!❤️
I got my degree in IKEA a long time ago. You have to follow the booklet that’s in the box the crap came with. Each booklet will be slightly different. That’s how they f*ck with you. I also refuse to build ikea with my husband!!! 🤣 😂 So not worth it! You just have to take you time and remember to breathe and when you get frustrated go break something else!
Totally. Walk away and have a break and then come back or you'll go insane.
Yeah, because there’s always some other configuration that any given piece might also be used in (necessitating different holes or whatever). I have come to really enjoy IKEA assembly, but you have to become one with the instructions and not wing anything. If I can’t see it what they mean at first, I’ve learned to sit with the booklet longer rather than trying to figure it out by playing around with the gear too much.
I love how you’re videos are so realistic! It’s not just a jump cut to a finished kitchen you show the reality of it! It takes a lot of work, time and energy!
'Ring ring' Bob. I love you... father/son brought tears to my eyes!!! 🥰
IKEA = “I Killed Everyone Around” while I built drawers!!!
Hope you do not mind but I am stealing this one:))))
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@Go Surf OMG - had the same issue! I lived in LA & my thought process..do I drive to IKEA in the crap traffic or find a screw that may work? 🤣😆
@AYJ
🤣 *Hilarious*
When the 1800 call drops after you explained everything to them. 🤦🏼♀️ Happened to me 3x this week.
its a regular occurrence. I often wondered if they do that when they don't know the answer lol
I'm convinced they (not just IKEA) hang up on purpose.😠
Because the call center in south India is terrible.
Thats because they do not want to help.And you can not get back to that person to continue to help you.Thats the trouble with sending our customer service over seas.
Two things I realized today watching my favorite Sunday program, first I always put my devices away and two I am always smiling!!! Thank you E and B.
Beck the stove is in, 8 inches off the floor! Lol,,dishwasher only sticks out 6"...all the drawers are wrong... love it! Reality is what it is!
I loooove seeing your house come together. I knew it would be beautiful because of your van builds. ❤❤
Thanks so much Tami! Your comment touched my heart! 🥰
The call with IKEA 😂😂😂 like when it ends with the rep thanking YOU for the explanation, you know it can’t be good
Hahaha I know right!!!
More Bruce content. Cutest pup ever! He just wants to help build the kitchen :)
Your drawer build... OMG. So there's exactly, two way to set up the structure on the drawer face (one if it's the first down - the other if it's middle or top) and three way to setup the slides. These rules are written on 3 sets of explanations!!! It took me 2 bottoms drawers to understand the catch. My husband had one cabinet and one drawer totally mismounted, throwed him out, did the rest.... SO MUCH EASIER ALONE!
"trust me trust me trust me"
proceeds to make worrying Tarzan sounds.
Omg this was hilarious and I was also sooo frustrated with you. I definitely FELT that way with ikea. The phone call was maybe the worst part!! Haha
Glad you enjoyed laughing along with us! 🥰
Use that little space for putting in a narrow cabinet for storing baking sheets upright with large lids!
Love you guys, glad the drawers worked out, they really are a stunning colour!
Love every single video! Love how light hearted everyone is! Your home is a dream come true
Go get a portable floor ac and hang the tubu out the window . Or you guys could drill a fold and do it that way. They work great . Get some shades I know you want the view but it will keep you cool when suns out .
the shades will help in winter at nights to keep the cabin warmer too.
i’m truly mesmerized by everything you guys do. it’s all so beautiful 💛
Eamon and Bec are always so productive. Great workers!
Someone once told me, if I ever buy anything from IKEA, be sure to get a case of beer on your way home, even if you’re not a drinker! It’ll drive you to drinking before you’re done. They weren’t wrong!
They weren’t wrong 😂
One can per two cabinets keeps everyone calm and happy.
Beer is for the friends you need to call to help if you are not a drinker…
But wait with the beer until you have finished assembling - need to be sober so you don't miss any instructions 🙃🤣 Love from Sweden - the land of IKEA 💛💙
Aww, I just love you guys so much!! You've gotten me through quarantine and if I'm having a bad day, you're videos always cheer me up. Thank you so much for sharing your live's with us 💜💜💜
This isn't ALL I took from the video but I wanted to say thank you for showing setting out the outdoor cushions after having them inside LOL we take ours in most nights cause it rains a lot in Ontario and seeing that made me feel better about it cause my heart wants cute outdoor cushions to be out all the time and for them to be clean with no effort. So small but put a stupid smile on my face.
Omg, so exciting! I’ve waited for this ever since you started renovating. So happy for you guys!
3:23 Becs quote about the kitchen units colour: "Oh... It looks nice on camera!" 🤣👍❤
Eamon explaining the holes made me laugh so much. I feel bad to be entertained by an obviously tedious task. 💕
I can’t wait for this cabin to be complete. I would love to see you collab with Kara and Nate at some point bc I think that would be cool once canada makes it so you can go there for tourism and other stuff. Also,any updates on trinity?
I don’t bother trying to read IKEA instructions anymore. I just search the project on RUclips and watch the video. I swear it has helped my husband and I from so many arguments and a lot of frustration. Your cottage is looking so beautiful.
I love Bob! He just makes me laugh!!!
Good morning! Yaaayyy, another episode!! Love you two! Have a great day everyone!
The light coming into the kitchen is dreamy...Good job guys... love it..love you!!
Yay, Bruce is back. Hugs to Bruce.
5:21 with bruce just watching through the window made my whole sunday
Haha awe!! I went back and watched that just now… soooo sweet 💛
I am currently at my cabin on a lake in Canada too! You guys make my day 100x better
Every time I get a dose of Bob I know it is going to be an outstanding week. Looks outstanding, y'all!
I so wish I'd been there to help you with the installation. I am weird, I love assembling IKEA items but I have to be doing it alone or it all goes wrong. Sometimes one head is better than 4. Instead I am in Ireland staying with my family for the first time in 3 years, being thoroughly spoilt as today is my birthday and we had a lovely BBQ in my brothers stunning garden overlooking the river watching the boats sail up and down in 27°C heat which is most unusual for Ireland. A perfect birthday, love them to bits.
Great color! And IKEA kitchen cabinets rock (although there IS a learning curve - we had some of those moments too)! We redid our older rustic cabin kitchen a few years ago. Best decision ever - well, maybe second to having a washer/dryer there for the first time!
Which Breville do you all have? Yummm latte looked delish! Love the new kitchen and the colors!
“We’re still in love” 😂😂😂😂
I LOVE that you have put some color in with the cabinets! With all the white and wood tones, this is a great way to add a pop.
Gosh, I love the sound tracks that you use for your videos! It just chills me out and make me enjoy everything there is about every day you know. Thank you 🙏🏼.
Oh man those drawers are a headache. I had the same issues. Once I figured the screws behind the white panel, along the rails, moved the faceplate up and down I was golden! The kitchen is looking sharp.
Yes! I was yelling that at the screen but they didn’t hear me. 😄😂
Bob! I like the green/gray. Because you have an open plan, if you put a window air conditioner up in the loft, it will gently cool the house and get rid of the humidity.
Its so nice to share your struggles with us too, often times you see renos cut from beginning to end seemingly without any effort or problem haha! And yet still with a positive vibes and outcome at the end
That's why I have worktops with bricks walls for the cupboards with pull curtains & the drawers were purchased ready assembled, well done for patience! Love to Bruce.
I fookin lov ya guys! Best part of my sunday is you ✌😎
You are the best Jason 💛🌞
I'm so happy Eamon explained the ikea instructions in a panic. It's documentation for future generations how everyone feels about ikea in current day 😂😂
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Everything is looking great! Well done guys, so much inspiration.
I love Gary! He's a real trooper friend and good neighbor!
Totally! We have met some amazing friends on this journey!🥰
I LOVE the green kitchen! It's beautiful! It's different than the sterile white that's trendy right now. I love seeing the extended family! I also wanted to tell you guys that I stepped out of my comfort zone and booked a rafting trip at Owl in August!! It's my first solo trip, and car camping adventure!! Thanks for the inspiration! Love you guys so much!
White kitchens actually aren't in style anymore - colorful ones like this are. But people are so behind on trends that people are now putting in white kitchens with that godawful white marble thinking it looks good lol.
That’s so amazing! We hope you have the BEST time!! Make sure you let them know that you’re a friend of ours too 😉
But I’m glad to see you guys are staying strong!
Y'all's videos are the best. I look forward to them every week.
omg exactly this little thing on the drawers drove me crazy when setting up our kitchen. felt like it was supposed to go on slightly different for every drawer plus a few months old baby trying to help mommy! so glad when it was all finally done
Kitchen will look wonderful! Have a great day everyone 😀
Hope you have a great day too! 😊
@@eamonandbec Cheers to another fabulous Sunday thanks to your videos. Luv you both, ELizabeth
You guys did great! I’ve been researching the “IT” color for my remodel after the destructive ice storm last February destroyed my cabinets.. Griege is the winner. Good choice, Eamon!. But putting together IKEA furniture give me such a bad case of anxiety so I think y’all rock!
@VIVIEN,
I lovvve that grey-green colour too. One of my favourite choices and unlike white which we've seen everywhere for years now, you never tire of it ~ in fact it grows on you.
I lost my father last year and hearing bob say back I love you too buddy was not only what my pops use to say but it really struck a nerve and and felt so great hearing that after not being able to hear that anymore, I 10000% stand behind the call someone you love and tell them message, you never know when it might be your last ❤️
Happy to see Bob moving around so well after his knee ops 🙂 Wishing you further good attitude and smiles for finishing your kitchen 😁
Yay!! This is the wife of my husband's account lol but I love what you guys do and how you live your life to the fullest. Such a great couple 🙃
We did an ikea kitchen...we put all the boxes together first...then installed the kitchen.
THE COLOR is GREAT!!! brings the green of the outside....in!
I absolutely love what you have done to the kitchen! Your videos inspire me to do more and be better! Love you both. ❤️❤️❤️
You guys! It looks amazing!! I’ve been soooo waiting for this and you did not disappoint. But UGH feeling your IKEA pain. Skillshare needs to add an IKEA construction course
As a former employee of IKEA, and expert kitchen planner/builder, this vlog made me laugh.
For what it's worth to do it your brain must be wired in a certain 'Swedish' way.
I once built every cabinet an entire kitchen showroom. I was never the same again.
Love that you chose those appliances- I have those going in my house as well!! Can’t wait- they are so sleek and beautiful. Thanks for sharing the realness that is home renovations!
Also where is that hanging chair from? Love it!
Hi Guys! Nice kitchen as a Swedish person I of course have IKEA kitchen, maybe you already figure this out, but you can adjust the hight of the draws up and down at the side whit a screwdriver, maybe not will help you but I was glad when I found out this when i build my kitchen last year. Have a nice day!