This is why I HATE trends | Kitchen makeover 2023 | REISSUED
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- My kitchen makeover is done! And I hear it might be "out of style." Let's talk about it...
When I purchased my 1930s house in 2021, the kitchen was the first room we started tackling... and it took nearly TWO YEARS to get all the details finished. During that time, styles have shifted... so how did my design choices stand the test of time in 2023?
So much work went into this kitchen and I LOVE how it turned out! Let me. know what you think!
Timestamps:
Intro - 00:00
The Before - 01:14
Demo - 01:43
Prep work - 05:12
Design decisions (skimp or splurge) - 06:52
Final touches - 10:40
Is my kitchen out of style? - 11:17
How to avoid falling for trends - 13:54
Reveal - 16:20
Individual DIY projects that went into this space:
Drawer wine rack - • I turned a drawer into...
Old porch wood range hood - • DIY reclaimed wood ran...
Painted rug - • Easy DIY Painted Rugs ...
Barrister bookcase upper cabinet - • I turned a barrister b...
Antique dresser and chain link fence kitchen island - • DIY Bar Footrest & Ant...
Magazine art/water closet sign - • DIY mini magazine art ...
Copper pipe utensil rack - • DIY Kitchen Utensil Ra...
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Beadboard, butcher block, subway tile, black and white checkered flooring...are all hallmarks of early kitchens and are spot-on appropriate for the age of your house. They may go "out of fashion" for the trendy modern kitchen, but those age-old materials will always be suitable for an older home. You did a Fabulous job (and I don't use the F word lightly). You took timeless finishes and managed to update them and make it all look fresh and contemporary. Well done.
Thank you so much! Yes I was trying to keep things timeless in the permanent places and allow the more flexible elements like cabinet color and hardware to be a little more current. I really appreciate your support! I’m glad those ideas translated ❤️
I couldn't agree more!
@@4712guest thank you so much for watching!
Not to mention that all the things you mentioned always come back. I think because it suits the house time and style-wise, it suits it perfectly.
100%agreed! Also love that you did a scrimp and splurge approach to achieve this! Reusing the perfectly good sink and shopping responsibly needs to be seen more on RUclips.
Speaking as an interior designer, the trouble with people's perception about style is that they believe it's something you attain through mood boards, pintrest, and trade magazines. People have sort of gotten to believe that achieving a certain style is the end goal when designing a space. It is not.
Interior designers focus less on style and more on space planning. If you're worried about style and chasing trends, you're really on a dream to nothing that will require you to redesign your space about every 7 to 10 years and end up being really unsustainable. What creates a good kitchen is its functionality. This, above all else, is what makes for a really good space. The aesthetic is just cake decorations. Also, what makes you think butcher block isn't durable? It's actually one of the most durable kitchen surfaces we have. Butcher block can last 50 years, be refinished, and last another 50 years. It also requires less maintenance than other kitchen surfaces.
I think another problem is that people have lost track of the difference between designers and decorators. People whose focus is style are really decorators. What's the difference? The difference is that interior design is an art, and you need BFA. Decorating is a craft, and there are no educational requirements to call yourself a decorator.
Love this perspective! Thank you for weighing in. Absolutely agree about the importance of space planning and functionality. Regarding the durability of butcher block, my parents used to have it around their sink and had some issues with water discoloration. Mine already have some wear from things falling on them and the finish wearing off (although this has been much better since I sealed them again with an oil/poly combo product recently). But I absolutely hear ya about being able to sand down and refinish over time.
@REISSUED well, perhaps this is something that is not talked about enough. Part of the charm of butcher block is seeing it wear over time. If you want something to look pristine, stone is a better option. However, stone comes with its own set of challenges.
Basically, it all comes down to the functionality of the material. Butcher block is called that because butchers used them for work table surfaces because it wouldn't dull their knives. Stone has been around just as long, but stone was used by bakers because it helped keep pastry dough cool. We still use marble rolling pins to roll out pastry today. Most materials in our kitchens have a historical precedent for its use, which was specific. Today, we choose things for their aesthetic value, and we've lost sight of their original context. So now materials end up having a kind of aesthetic currency, which equals social status. This is why keeping up with trends is so expensive and environmentally unsustainable. It's a game played by the bourgeoisie and as a kind of inside joke that the middle classes haven't been let in on.
@@kiele21 when choosing things I do it, BUT I have an interior designer that I’ve known for nearly 30 years and I consult with her. And I listen because I’m intelligent enough to know that this is her life’s work, she knows what she’s talking about and she would not have been in business this long if she didn’t.
I completely agree with the difference between decorators and interior designers. but when you call it an "ART" you lost me. It is an educated profession, certainly not an ART. So are very talented with the basic knowledge, some are not as much.
I’m an artist not at all an interior designer but I am fascinated with how to create beautiful interesting spaces. Your kitchen has charm and is appropriate to the house. I love the use of recycled furniture and the mix of low and high end pieces. It is classic and not out of a box. I don’t think you ll get tired of it.
The kitchen is stunning! Subway tile is timeless: it will never go out of style.Butcher block is timeless: it will never go out of style. The checkerboard floor is timeless: it will never go out of style. And because the primary purpose of your open shelving is to bring art and plants into the space, and to have frequently used items readily at hand, they, too, are timeless.
Subway will go out of style; it was out of style from the 1950s into at least the 1990s. But if I'm right about when his house was built (looks to be 100 years old or so; definitely pre-WWII, then subway tile was "in" when the house was built and therefore will never be inappropriate for this house. Just as it was never and never will be appropriate for a 1960s MCM house (no matter how many owners of such houses did the on-trend thing in the last 15 years or so).
@@tuxedojunction9422 There is a difference between style and fashion. In some areas subway tile was out of fashion; however, a tour of any number of stately homes would have shown that it was never out of style. Moreover, it was often used in the 1960s, although usually in colors rather than white.
Your kitchen is beautiful! It looks expensive and very thoughtful in design, but also very functional. I’m so tired of seeing “pretty kitchens” that would never stay that way on a daily basis in real life. You designed a functional, art worthy, kitchen and I LOVE your style! Maybe subway tile is no longer trendy, but that is a good thing in my opinion. Trendy eventually looks dated, while timeless design is… well… timeless! It’s so hard to find inspiration these days as every picture looks the same to me. Yours stands out! Totally subscribing!
Thank you so much for watching, subscribing, and sharing your lovely thoughts with me. So glad you like how the kitchen turned out ❤️
Trends go out of fashion quickly, personality never does. Structural repairs to walls, floors, moving the boiler, window & raising the ceiling is money & time well spent. Your kitchen is warm & inviting. Well done.
Thank you so much! Love your wording with “personality!” What a great way to put it. Thanks for watching and leaving such a lovely comment ❤️
Literally took the words right of my mouth! The period of this home and the material selections and style choices are completely timeless, that being the references to these things moving out of current trend, at least in my opinion is happening when everyone was Literally jumping on the band wagon to give newer construction the character of these older homes!
If you like your kitchen, who cares what Joanna Gaines or some RUclipsr says is going out of style. It's your kitchen and if you like it that's all that matters. It looks pretty classic to me, and I like the idea of a bookshelf on the countertop, that just solved a space issue that's been bugging us in our kitchen--definitely borrowing that one. Only thing I don't care for is the open shelves, not because they're in or out of style, but because grease and dust tends get everywhere no matter how good your hood vent is and anything out in the open ends up with that film on it.
@@texasred2702 perfectly stated!
I think it's similar with fashion. When someone knows what works on them, what clothes fit their body and personality, what colours they feel best in, and develop a personal style, it's just small tweaks to not look dated (such as modifying hems, width of pantlegs, accessories, etc). Where with houses, everyone has colours they feel best with, design elements that make them feel at home, favourite items, and styles that they're drawn to. Those don't change as much, but perhaps what you have on the walls for decor, swapping out seasonal items, including trendy colours and patterns in the form of tablecloths, curtains, cushions and blankets... That makes it a lot easier than something like, whether or not open concept kitchens are in right now, or if your favourite colour is going to look dated.
Your kitchen is timeless. Trends come and go, but classic choices NEVER go out of style.
There is nothing in your kitchen that is trendy. Your kitchen is classic. Your open shelves can be found in lots of traditional French country kitchens. Great job!
RIDICULOUS!! Your kitchen is absolutely stunning!! Don’t worry about trends and fads because one size doesn’t fit all. Non-conformity, individuality, artistic vision are worth so much more than a trend. You do you - what works for you, your space, and your home!
I personally don't see it as dated. You've combined classic and modern styles into something that is your own. It looks super cool! I WISH I had room to put up artwork in my kitchen. Great job!
Your kitchen may not be trendy, but it is timeless and timeless never goes out of style.
Thanks Joey!
It’s really annoying this “trend” of people saying their style is “timeless” instead of trendy as if their style is beyond reproach. First, trends happen…get over it. You don’t have to follow the trends. Second, you’re not immune to trends. If you just redecorated and your style is now dated, that’s okay. My mom loves her Tuscan kitchen and doesn’t care about your opinion. She also has a wagon wheel chandelier and wood paneling. Visiting her house is like visiting a time capsule from the Wild West, fifties and late 90’s. “Timeless” is boring. You can’t tell when the renovation happened because it was NEVER in style. The OP’s kitchen is beautiful but it’s also very 2020’s. People weren’t doing any of this in any other era so it will eventually become dated just like the Colosseum in Greece.
@@jeffbiddle1956 Mmm I'm really not sure I agree with what you shared (although I can definitely see your point) cuz I can see that same kitchen belonging in a home from a different era. But I am willing to concede that we may look at this kitchen 20 years later and feel it is dated. You could be right, I mean, who knows? I'm wondering whether a timeless kitchen is a bit like a timeless outfit e.g. a suit or a little black dress. It's still timeless-ish 20 years on, but it definitely still shows elements of being from a different era be it the size of the lapel or the rise of the neckline. My beef with interior design trends is that it seems to move so quickly...every quarter or every year there's sth new coming in and sth is now out of style. But there are some things that are a bit more classic e.g. wainscoting, but only if classic is your thing I guess. No shade on those who like retro stuff (if that's their jam) - they should just go for it. But I believe it's better to go for sth you really like or if not then sth timeless, rather than to just follow trends blindly.
Currating a space with all the things and vibe you want is the best way to go. I love your space.
White subway tile will NEVER go out of style!!
Running after trends in interior design is a loosing game. Your kitchen in attractive, tasteful and cosy, just enjoy it and go on with your life. It was a hard work and the outcome is great.
WOW, this is one of the bestest kitchen remodels! Thank you for that rant. I am in the process of designing and planning our kitchen remodel and this whole thing about not wanting to make my kitchen look "outdated" in a few years has almost paralyzed me. Your video just snapped me out of that and got me going again focusing on who we are as a family and what we love and need. We need a lot of upper cabinets (we can never keep anything well-organized more than 6 hrs) 🤣😆.
Haha I’m glad you rediscovered your confidence! Focusing on what is suitable for your home and functional for your family is key! So rock the upper cabinets 🙌🏻🤘🏻
Your kitchen is beautiful. White tiles will always be timeless. You tube videos of out of style trends truly give us all style whiplash. IGNORE THEM. Be your true self in design.
These are all classic selections. White subway tile will NEVER go out of style! You used natural colors, classic styles, texture. It’s beautiful! Let’s not listen to all the “RUclips designers” talking about trends. Yes, there are trends but your kitchen doesn’t have them.
I'm building my first home and have watched several interior decor channels, including hers, and after seeing several videos on styles going out in 2023, most of which I absolutely loved, concluded that I am an EXPERT on what I like regardless of what they said.
Haha I love this! Best to be an expert on what resonates with you! Own it and rock it! 🤘🏻
I think that the navy blue colour is the only thing that might feel "dated" in this kitchen - but only because it had such a moment a few years back. Its still a beautiful and timeless colour (practically a neutral), so i cant see it ever looking bad or truly out of style.
Navy kitchens are considered classic. They just increased in popularity. Kinda like green kitchen cabinets. How styled is what would date them like green avocados kitchens in the 60s/70s. He styled his blue kitchen in a timeless way.
@@nrobles59 I agree they are classic, but they were almost never seen for awhile. I don’t think the cabinets look “dated,” as in out of style, but rather that many people, for some time into the future, while be able to identify that particular combination of cabinet style and paint color as being from, say, 2015-2021. I fully agree the kitchen is styled in a classic way and I love it. I don’t think it will ever look out of style, just more or less popular.
As an interior designer with over 20 years in business I have only one tip for every client I work with.
"If you try to follow trends in enterior be aware that trands will change every 4 year apsolutely. So I would advice you to do 1 of 2 things:
1. Find out what is the style you like. What feels like you as kitchen is not something you will make every 4 years.
2. If not sure always make it classic as that will never go out of style. "
Seriously, who makes major changes to their kitchen with the trend of the moment? Classic design with easy to update accents are always on point. ❤
Have you watched Nick Lewis? He stated that Subway tiles are timeless in his opinion and he didn't care what others though. :) I can't speak for trends. I rent and am stuck with late 70's/early 80's pressed board cupboards, and I couldn't pull off your open shelves. I have too much stuff to store. Yours on the other hand look awesome. That island is amazing and the accent wall even if others call it dated, I still like it. I think though the thing I like best about your kitchen is the sheer amount of light that pours in through your windows. Your decisions on those were perfect. Don't let anyone tell you that your heart and soul isn't on trend. Do you. Be you. Live you.
Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and leave this comment! I absolutely agree that subway tile is classic! And yes the natural light makes a HUGE difference throughout the whole house. I completely love my design and think it will stay relevant as time goes on. I just think it’s interesting to address the “trend” conversation and encourage people to move on from that way of thinking 😜 So glad to have you here! ❤️❤️❤️
@@REISSUED I didn't see but where is your more formal dining area, or are you just using the bar? I might have missed it I admit.
@@Knight-of-Sarcasm I have a casual dining area in the adjoining room!
I absolutely love your kitchen and can’t imagine following “trends” for something as permanent as a kitchen. You chose timeless and what fit your needs, and I think it’s beautiful.
Thank you so much! I’m glad you love it!
I will add one thing to the "trend" discussion - when it comes to the expensive and hard to replace parts of a remodel, pick what you love over what's in style. We redid our bathroom in our 1990 "normal" house about 15 years ago. I took home a tile board from the shop that was "trendy" and would wow people when they saw it. It sat on the counter for several days while I tried to convince myself I liked it. We went back and chose the "splurge" Italian tile that caught my eye repeatedly (bright blue, overglazed with white). This was my master bath, not a showplace, and it brought me great peace and joy over the years. We moved last year and I really miss that tile!
Your kitchen is beautiful! And the fact you did this basically yourself, within a realistic budget, warrants huge respect.
I was watching this on my tv but had to jump on my phone to comment. One, I also subscribed to your channel. Two, what’s most important is the space in general. I agree that upper cabinetry would not have worked in the space you have. The open shelves are perfect, and as they aren’t near your range, no need to worry about grease build up. Subway tiles laid in a brick pattern are always a classic…end of story. I think your kitchen is beautiful. You’ve done a brilliant job and have ended up with something that you can and should be proud of.
I’m so happy you jumped on your phone to comment! Glad you have you here! The point you made about that open shelves being away from the range is a great one! We wrestled with the impracticality of leaving stuff out on open shelves to get dusty, but I didn’t even think about the grease build up! That was a lucky choice I guess! Thank you for watching and taking the time to share your thoughts!
Your kitchen is gorgeous and will continue to stay gorgeous for a long long time. I do NOT think it is dated. It’s elegant, quirky, and personally looks really well done. It’s not fast fashion, it’s a well made kitchen.
Thank you so much Alina! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment ❤️
Can you tell me what blue you used on the cabinets? I did try looking before I asked! Sorry if it's listed somewhere blindingly obvious...
@@hannaharbuthnot2250 haha no worries! I should have listed it in the video, but it slipped my mind! The cabinet color is Coffee Nook from Magnolia and the walls and trim are Decadent from Valspar!
@@REISSUED thank you! It's a beautiful kitchen, and very much appropriate (with some modern flourishes) for your house age and style. We just discovered your channel yesterday and now I know what I'll be watching on the treadmill this week! Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
Not for a second do I think this kitchen is outdated. The trim, color of the cabinets, wooden countertops, wooden open shelving respects the antiquity of the home. I see it as classic. I choose things by how classic they are thus they will stand the test of time. I use magazines to look at things but I never look at trends, nor do I follow them. You have done a great job. The kitchen looks fabulous. Well done!
Yes subway tiles and open shelving are not today's zeitgeist, BUT subway tiles are classic and open shelving lost its standing because people complained that they didn't have where to put their "ugly" plates (people still love the look but worry about having enough storage). Soooo, I think your kitchen has an eclectic-leaning-towards-the-past look that makes it timeless. You use natural wood a lot which is very on point right now while mixing in vintage art and your counter storage shelf/cabinet is just brilliant, soooooo. you get an A from me!
I don’t think your kitchen is “out of style” at all. It feels like you made classic, beautiful, timeless decisions that make sense for the space and your aesthetic.
I also just want to say I’m so thrilled to have found you on RUclips. I’ve been on the lookout for a new interior design/DIY channel that is closer to my personal style and you are it! I plan to binge all your videos while working on my bathroom makeover today 🎉 excited to be a new follower!
Personally, I don’t see this looking dated at all. The only dated thing I can see is some of us getting sucked into the trend and not injecting our personal taste and style. No one can say it’s out of trend if you love it just the way you want it to look. ❤
White subway tile will never be out of style. They may not be the current trend, but who cares about trends. Your kitchen looks like it suits your house and is lovely and looks like a good working kitchen. Love it.
White subway tiles will never go out of style
I LOVE your kitchen. I especially love the incorporation of art and mix of modern and vintage - it looks timeless to me. ❤
Thank you Justin! I love mixing styles so I’m glad you appreciate that. ❤️
Your kitchen is not dated, absolutely love it!!! Fun to watch those clickbait videos but not always case closed when it comes to opinions.
Great job on this kitchen, seems like endless amounts of work went into it, and it shows!!
Thanks Andrew! The trend videos definitely draw a person in haha. But timeless and individual is the way to go 🤘🏻Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment ❤️❤️❤️
Very nice, very original, not like the typical kitchen you see on RUclips where everyone has the same decor, same colors, same style.
Trends are stupid. You’re an artist, so you set your own trends. Trends are for people with no artistic ability and a lot of extra money on their hands. This kitchen is timeless. You did a great job.
The materials, patterns, and colors used in this kitchen are timeless. Loved that you used a dresser for a kitchen island! Subway tiles have been around forever, if the tile was under upper cabinets I would say it will look dated but you took the tile to the ceiling which gives it a timeless higher-end look. It’s all about how the materials and colors are used. I love how you styled the kitchen. Most importantly the kitchen is functional, Amazing job! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love what you said about how the way that materials and colors are used makes a difference in creating a timeless look. What a great insight! Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts ❤️
I think your kitchen is perfection, it's got timeless finishes that are very useful. Trendy kitchens will come and go but people never ever get tired of subway tile and the floor is such a modern take on the black and white, beautiful!
Thank you Lin! Yeah I think the floor was an unexpected statement! Classic and timeless but a tiny bit circus/funhouse 😜
So glad I found you.
I'm 73 and have always hated trends.
Do what you like and what makes you happy.
That's all that matters, you will learn as you get older that if it makes YOU happy when you walk into the kitchen you have succeeded .
Personally l love what you have done. Be happy ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤..
I'm an old hippie ( but feel 40 yrs old) I've always done things that make me feel happy.
Do what your heart tells you..
Love from Boston ❤
Thank you so much! I’m glad you love how it turned out! ❤️
I have a house built in 1945. With all of it's quirks, and tiny closets I still love it. It's unique and filled with my life. I hate trendy. I despise this disposable society that feels like everything needs to change every year! We did insulate, update windows, replace tile, etc. But you have excellent taste and it's not outdated!
I love your kitchen, if you like it, it’s good, no no no. My grandma had the same kitchen for 30 yrs and I loved it. It’s what happens within those walls. I agree with you wholeheartedly!
Thank you Linda! My grandma’s kitchen has been unchanged for 30 years as well. Her house is actually one of my big inspirations for timeless design. It was decorated in the 90s with all of her beautiful midcentury, Asian, and classic pieces with tons of artwork. To this day, the house still feels beautiful and comfortable. You’re spot on!
Pay no attention to trends. A design is something that makes YOU feel comfortable, and reflects who you are. Form should not only follow function, but it should follow personality as well. Trends are the reflection of what you think others are expecting. Make a space uniquely YOU, and it will be a space in which you want to live and work and interact socially. If you absolutely love something that is not currently on trend, use it anyway.
I love it! Your kitchen is comfortable, inviting, and fun! Who cares what the newest trend is?! The newest ones will SOON be old!!!! Live with what you love.
Who cares? It's your kitchen, it should make you happy. For what it's worth, I love it even though it is quite different from my personal tastes. You were thoughtful in a unique space and made it personal. I love the re-purposed things an individuality.
This kitchen turned out absolutely stunning. Everything you used in it feels completely appropriate for the age of the house, while still also looking fresh and lovely. I adore what you did here.
I’m obsessed with the dresser island & bookshelf upper cabinet!! What a way to reuse those pieces ❤
Thank you so much! Glad you like them 🙌🏻
For years kitchen design RUclipsrs have been saying that open shelving is “out”. Yet on those same videos when they talk about an “in” trend, I noticed that some of those example photos also display open shelving. I love open shelving. I don’t want a row of cabinets around my kitchen. I also like subway tile. When I see it, I never look at it and think “oh no, subway tile”. It looks good. Your kitchen is beautiful and has a pleasing yet stylish personal touch with a little edge. No worries.
Your kitchen is beautiful. It’s especially amazing because you have done most of the work yourself. I personally would never change a white kitchen no matter what style is in. I love the blue and the wood touches. Our home has to be ours and represent who we are and what we like not what the trend is. It’s gorgeous. Enjoy it!
Love your kitchen! It looks cozy, like someone actually lives there and took the time to cultivate a space that reflected themselves. I think trends rely heavily on resale value and this “buyer” that most will never meet bc they’re designing their forever home. I feel like before fixer upper/pandemic there wasn’t really any “trends” that phased out within a year or 2. But now it’s a huge trend to change up your home every year/season. To me your space feel eclectic and efficient for what you need. And it will change when you need to accommodate it for other things. Anyway, 10/10! It doesn’t look dated.
You rebuilt the kitchen to have a solid base to work from and then many of the choices you made are virtually timeless and very appropriate for the age of your home. The few things you did that are “Pinterest” are the least costly things to change in the future. The open shelves are trendy but they are what make your kitchen pop and looked loved and updated. This space should bring you joy for a long time. You made smart choices for a lovely result!
This is absolutley NOT dated. This kitchen is classic. This will stand the test of time. I promise you.
I think your kitchen is just fine. Decorate your house how you want!!! The most important thing is that it is clean and welcoming and good food is made 😊. I came across a video a couple months ago and it talked about how we have these shows on HGTV (in which I love) that gives the viewers the impression to renovate your home in such a way for huge financial gains if you decide to put it on the market in the future. But it’s important to LIVE in YOUR home and make it your OWN!!!
To me the kitchen is pretty much of a sacred space! Setting things up to provide healthy food for you, family and friends is what counts. Who cares what anyone else thinks!
I love this perspective! Thanks for sharing.
Have subscribed to your channel. A winner! Inspiring.
At last a realistic kitchen makeover.well thought out for YOUR personal needs.its beautiful.more cupboards you have more junk you have 👍
Haha good point! I have lots of storage in my pantry so I still have a place for junk 😂
Crikey, don't doubt yourself on this, your kitchen is perfect for your house and timeless in my opinion. It reminds me of an old English tiled kitchen with new appliances and open shelves added. I think it's fabulous. People talk like dark blue or forest green were only invented in 2020 which is nonsense. I do agree with Kristen about the regrettable cheap grey flooring that all the builders and makeover shows used a while back but hey ho that's what rugs and peel and stick tiles are for 🙂
I think it's inevitable for things to be quickly "out of fashion" but it's never possible for things to be "out of style." As I see it, style is a way of advertising your uniqueness and, as such, it tends not to change much. Fashion is mainly for people who don't know who they are.
Your kitchen is gorgeous & unique! It is one of a kind, trendy isn’t even an issue. I’m a big fan of Kristen, but she is more about helping ordinary builder grade kitchens/homes to be pretty & functional. I bet she would love your space.
I absolutely LOVE your kitchen.
I prefer traditional because I’m an artist….my art is the trend. I paint new canvases every few years and accessorize with pillows, throws and rearrange furniture. I personally would never have blue cabinets but I’d paint a canvas with blue incorporated in it.
Your kitchen is beautiful and subway tile never goes out of style.
Your kitchen makes sense-fits you. It is pleasing to the eye, warm and functional. My kitchen started out blue but I just couldn’t get the right blue color 3 times. In the end I went all white with skinny white tile chevron backsplash, dark wood tile floors, white quartz countertop. My kitchen is very small with a low ceiling and not much counter space. There are 4 long/ large windows take up an entire wall across from the cooking/ counters/ prep area/ sink etc. The laundry room next to my kitchen has been turned into an extension of the kitchen to provide additional cabinets and countertop space. The laundry room has been relocated inside a closet in the back of the garage. Trends can help us find what we like, we don’t have to change to new trends- we like what we like - as long as it makes you happy. I actually like white cabinets and my plants help warm up the space.
I love the fact that you took the ceiling back up. You are on the mark about the trends. I like your choices for decorating. They honor the house and your style. Well done. I cannot do open shelves, but that is my style.
Thank you so much! Yes, the ceiling height totally changed the feel of the room - much more open and airy.
You used classic materials and it came out beautifully! Your kitchen could fit in a 1920 or a 2020 house. I don’t watch her channel and had never heard of her, but because it was in my feed, I watched the video you referenced. Was surprised at quite a few of the comments she made.
Bottom line is “trends” are created by the manufacturers of goods to make the gullible part with their money. Classic never goes out of style. Also, what you love will never go out of style for you. Not that my point of view matters, but I do think your kitchen was perfection for your house!
In style or out of style, it does not matter. Your kitchen is beautiful!
I like it. I think it's classic. It's not "trendy" and it fits the house so i don't see it going out of style. It looks comfortable and lived in. Not staged. Great job.
Absolutely cosy, unique and very inviting. Don't worry about kitchen trends, your kitchen has so much personality. Who needs upper cabinets if you have space.
It is not trendy or outdated. Your kitchen looks functional, classic, timeless and curated. It doesn’t look like a chef’s kitchen, but it works for the home cook. I love it. Good Job!
So beautiful!!! I don’t really look to “designers” to tell me what my personal taste should be, and neither should you. Who the hell can even keep up with “trends?” You created something amazing! You don’t need help from those people telling you what looks good, or what’s on trend. Trust your instincts, because you created a cool ass kitchen.
Aw thank you so much!!! 🙌🏻
Ignore trends! You put in what you like. Trends are to help people with remodeling. You're done. Lucky you! Enjoy!
You picked a design that is very up-to-the-minute, you already know what you signed up for. The dark cerulean cabinets, the gold hardware, the butcher countertop & the open shelves are so 2019 (Google 2019 kitchen trends). But who cares, your kitchen is fabulous & functional! I think you did a phenomenal job, besides your checkered floor & subway tile backsplash will NEVER go out of style. Congratulations.
Came across your Kitchen reveal video randomly, and then went back and binge watched the whole series from the start. I love watching home renovation and design videos but they can tend to bleed into one another as the designs can be so similar when everyone is using the same peices from the same stores. Have become obsessed with your design process, creativity and unique aesthetic. I love how you are able to acheive such beautiful results whilst being so sustainable. Congrats, your home is looking incredible.
Omg thank you so much! I’m so happy you found me and that you’re enjoying my process. And I appreciate your kind words more than you know ❤️ Great to have you here!
First lesson I learned as a homeowner is don't make decisions based on resale value - that's not how you make a house a HOME. Your kitchen looks fresh and current, yet feels like it's been there all along. The items in every new build or newly remodeled kitchens from across the last 70 years were on trend at some point but like the weather wait 5 minutes and they'll change. The choices you made look smart and who wouldn't love the appliances you chose?
I don’t listen to those people, I think your kitchen is beautiful
This is a beautiful renovation. This kitchen looks like it would fit comfortably in homes of different styles (e.g., mid-century, craftsman, etc.). I really do like the butcher block countertops - it really warms up the space.
Also the height of your wainscot and the picture rail-ish tile transition trim are so perfectly well proportioned. They make sense of the height of the room!
I wouldnt care what anyone says. Your kitchen is beautiful! Some things are timeless. ❤
We’ll, I’m not a designer, but I personally love your kitchen.
I love the cabinets’s color and the overall look of it.
What I like the most thought, is that it actually looks like someone lives there and uses the kitchen.
Unlike those other kitchens that look out of a magazine and you’re almost afraid to move something out of its place.
It looks real and functional and that’s what matters to me😁
Good job 👏
This is my first time watching one of your videos - great content and I totally agree with your rant and “trend” discussion! Thank you for bringing this up! I clicked on your video because we are in the middle of being “forced” to redo our entire kitchen due to a frozen water pipe flood and we had just done a light reno about five years ago and loved the results but some of our choices would be considered “dated” by today’s standards. However, since insurance is paying for the reinstall, and some of our surfaces were salvaged, it’s a decision between going all new (at our expense) or reinstall what we had, which we liked but might not be “of the moment.” Your video helped me decide that our choice to reinstall what speaks to us (we are not reselling any time soon) is the right choice! And I love your kitchen choices (even though open shelves wouldn’t work for me - they are beautiful but I don’t have the patience to keep them looking good and I definitely need the storage) - beautiful job and so patient with all the challenges of renovating an old house!
Hey Kristina! I love this comment so much! I’m glad I could offer you some inspiration. Which design features are you planning to keep? And which are you going to update? I’m so interested in what design and functional elements people connect with.
I can tell you that in my area this kitchen would be considered super trendy. I absolutely love it. And as you pointed out, you are the real one who needs to love it, and you do. Don't second guess yourself! 😊 Also now that all the construction work has been done for the backbones of the room, this kitchen will be easy to update in the future, but me personally… I would not change a thing anytime soon. It's beautiful.
You don’t really need our opinion for instance your Handlebar mustache is way out of “Trend”, (not my style), but you still are rocking it wonderfully!! with that being said you know that your kitchen (not my style) is out of “Trend”, which is fine because whether if this is your starter home and you plan to live there for 30+ years or this is a house that you may flip in 5 years…who cares…, because it’s your home, your design, YOUR KITCHEN. Stand by it and Enjoy it and just remember that if you’re getting sick of the ideas that you’ve done then you can Always redo them. NOTHING is permanent.
Thanks for posting and Congratulations on your purchase and what the hell…I can’t wait to see what you’re going to do or have done to other parts of your new home.
Hi Andrew, just wanted to tell you that you are doing incredible work and you are so creative. YT algorithm should definitely promote your videos more. Anyway, keep going. Your channel is so refreshing ❤ Also it is so nice to see your parents helping you and of course Quennie is a real star.
Omg you have no idea how much I appreciate this comment. I’m sticking to my guns and making projects and videos that excite me… so your reassurance means the world. Thank you so much for watching and supporting my channel ❤️🥹
@@REISSUED I agree with what’s said here about the algorithm! I just found your channel today and was wondering why the heck I haven’t your videos before. So talented, such great taste. ❤
Thank you so much for discussing the fixation on trends! The idea that the average person, who saves for years to redo a kitchen (currently the place my husband and I find ourselves in), can redo said kitchen every 2 years is totally insane! I am so scared to pick out finishes because I'm worried whatever we choose will look awful in 3 yrs.
I hear ya! My recommendation (both as an artist and as a former realtor) is to go with finishes that suit the style of your home and make the best use of your space. There is nothing weirder than seeing a mid level suburban house trying really hard to be a “farmhouse” or a 70s ranch pretending to be a cute cottage haha. I think keep any tile or countertops pretty classic and get more personal with color - paint is always an easy change! I also found that mixing metals was a good choice - I have chrome, brass, copper, and stainless - could have gone very wrong haha. But going all in on one metal tone can date the house down the line.
In decorating our old farmhouse (c. 1864), I went back to the time when it was built for inspiration. I didn’t love everything from that era, but it was helpful to see what shapes, materials, and colors were “in” at the time.
Your reflections about trends in general is spot on. When it comes to both interior and fashion you should always go for style in stead of trends. Individual style is never out of fashion. Develop and trust ones individual style and _then_ choose trend objects if one must to keep the style fresh, but trend objects should be budget friendly stuff that one easily can switch out. With interior I choose pieces that I think I can live with and love in 10 years, and have that time perspective regarding durability as well in mind when I buy something. For clothes I have a 5 year perspective. I have been an adult for 25 years, and most of my stuff is things I love more and more and that have never felt outdated.
Just personalize your space, make the things you put in it all about you. The trend is just the background the style should be you! I love your quirky art choices I feel they reflect your aesthetic. ❤
This was the first of yours that I saw because I follow Our Restoration Nation; (they tend to slightly older houses) it struck me how classically chić you went with yours. 😊👍
Ps. The first shot of "Pink and Yellow Lady" in this one, gave me the heebie jeebies! 😂
Thanks for watching! Glad you found me ❤️
I think your kitchen is beautiful! The colors and design are great. It seems like you chose the elements in your kitchen to please your style and as long as you’re enjoying your kitchen and everything works for you than why bother with the trends of the day.
Thank you so much Marlene! ❤️
Number one. This was my first time watching one of your videos.
Number two. I love your new/old kitchen. And I liked and subscribed.
Number three. Trends happen to encourage people to buy and discard items with reckless abandon. I myself have evolved past that way of life.
Number four. We should decorate our homes with beautiful and meaningful items with style. If it makes the owner happy, it is a success.
Your kitchen is fun, functional and beautiful.
Your kitchen is beautiful and CLASSIC. I totally agree with your rant. It's really annoying when people push trends or say that something is out of style, especially when it comes to interior design, but even with fashion. Worst of all, trends are ultimately terrible for the planet, resulting in more waste, more pollution, less biodiversity, etc. If I love it, if it connects with me, and if it's better for the environment, then I'm going to do it, even if some RUclipsr says it's no longer hip.
Thanks Mehlika! I totally agree!
What a beautiful kitchen! It transcends any possible trends because it is so well done in proportions and balance of color. You have done a marvelous job of modernizing a technologically archaic, nonfunctional space while respecting the original architecture and style. Absolutely love it!
Andrew, congratulations! What an amazing kitchen. You made it function for you and that is fantastic. I love the floor tiles, just wonderful. Keep up the great work.
Thank you Don! I appreciate you watching and sharing your kind thoughts!
Your kitchen is perfect for you and that’s all that matters. I cannot imagine how much work went into the Reno. Enjoy every day in your timeless kitchen!
@@joaniechristensen8376 thank you so much! ❤️❤️❤️
So what if the navy cabinets, open shelving and white subway tile are out? Your kitchen captured a moment in time: the joy of owning a home, the vision that was yours, the hard work you and your team put in. Do we judge our 70's avocado appliances owned by our parents harshly? Nope! Love our parents and the nostalgia
I think your kitchen is YOU and smart. You skimped and splurged thoughtfully and honored the character of the space.
I’ve designed several different styled kitchens and whole houses. Your style is an eclectic blend of many styles which is timeless and ever evolving. Also I haven’t seen a style that subway tile’s didn’t work with! Bravo, good job! 👏🏼
it really comes down to personal style. Not all trends will fit into every room. If the style fits the owner and the house, and it looks good, makes you feel good, who cares if it's "dated". You did an amazing job in your kitchen!
Your kitchen is fabulous. I've seen a few of her videos and she makes everybody's kitchen sound 'outdated'. Take no notice . It's your kitchen, who cares what others think. It's 💯 gorgeous and inkeeping with its period. 👍
The chunky floating shelves/not having upper cabinets is what's going to date this the most, to be honest, followed by the non-square floor tile and the range hood. My recommendations for avoiding trends is to study kitchens of the time period your house was built. Then it will always fit the house. (Yes, this includes the 1980s). There's really no reason you couldn't have used upper cabinets with the tall ceilings. There's no rule that says they have to go to the ceiling, especially when there's 3+ feet of space above them.
Your design style is gorgeous and really suits the age of your home and also yourself. I absolutely LOVE the design elements, colour palette, butcher block counter tops, and vintage island. I personally don't follow trends but rather use them as an inspiration source. Well done!
I agree with you about using trends as a source of inspiration! I love jumping on Pinterest and getting ideas! But I always check back in with what I love and what suits my space. Thank you so much for watching and leaving such a kind comment ❤️❤️❤️
Your kitchen is stunning and so definitely a personal spaced obviously designed by someone who has made it for his needs. It is beautifully styled that cannot be labeled "trendy". The floor, subway tile, butcher block counter tops are not trendy...they are CLASSIC and look beautiful in your home. I just stumbled on to this video and you have done a remarkable job making this kitchen yours!!!
I know nothing about trends, but your kitchen is beautiful.
Your kitchen has so much style. It never goes out of style. Love it
I love your kitchen !!! It is so very beautiful and functional. I do not pay attention to trends. I fill my house with things that I love. It doesn’t matter to me if it is in style or not…
Plus, if you wait long enough everything will come back into style 😂