10 Basic Kitchen Design Mistakes To Avoid (And How To Fix Them)

[@sandrar4218]

I don't know if Garrett realizes this or not, but he's an excellent teacher. He explains everything so well. He provides examples. I can only imagine he invests a lo of time preparing his videos and it shows. It conveys love for his subject and respect for the audience.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for the lovely comment Sandra! I appreciate your support, and absolutely love what I do. I’m so happy I got a college degree in a subject I love, and that I can actually put my education to use.😊😊😊

[@cassondramurray6100]

100 percent agree. He does not phone it in or take shortcuts. Much appreciated.

[@GarrettLeChic]

@@cassondramurray6100 Thanks so much! I truly appreciate you seeing the hard work that is put into every video. I respect viewers’ time, and want the content to be not only fun, but useful and thought provoking. 😊😊😊

[@lornaelph3581]

Absolutely agree

[@lornaelph3581]

Hope you had a wonderful holiday

[@marcilk7534]

I went with the microwave over the range because of lack of storage space. It made sense for my small kitchen.

[@soozluz]

Also, I love this kind of video where you use actual home settings to teach us about mistakes, pitfalls and ideas for improvement.

[@pageremick5504]

Happy Birthday and vacation! You identify ALL the mistakes that are made in kitchens. So glad you point them out as so many people just don't see all the mistakes that designers see (and eliminate). Take note people: Garrett is the BEST at sharing all the tips and tricks of a designer with you! My peeve as a designer is lighting that is too high/too small. Just like range hoods that are too small, so many oendants are too small, or chandeliers above tables are too high. Sigh.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for the lovely comment!

[@baba-sm1fm]

I agree with you Garrett on the last kitchen, I lovee it! I think there are too many chairs at the island, gives it a commercial look, but all and all still love it. Like you said the space between the ceiling and the cabinets takes away from the perfection of the design, I wonder if they were forced to leave space do to the ceilings not being perfectly level. When we redid our kitchen we found that the ceiling slopes slightly do to house settling, leaving almost a one inch gap on one side, the contractor told us that the cabinets meeting the ceilings would emphasize the ceiling not being perfectly flat, to conceal it he suggested leaving a space. By the way you look amazing!!

[@angelanapier4248]

I think mirrors in a kitchen would be an absolute nightmare. Happy Birthday Garret, I hope you have a wonderful time on your cruise.

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Yes, if you actually use the kitchen it would be a constant chore to try to keep the mirrors clean.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@tantefee3968]

Congratulations for your first successful year with this channel ... this time, i am really not of you opinion ... the kitchens you showed seem to me all cold, just designed and never used .. i love what in germany we call "wohnküche", i.e. a kitchen to live in ... lots of cabinets with glass to see the beautiful porcelain, a collection of great old tea-pots, candles on the table and on high standing cabinets. people say that in my kitchen it feels cosy and it effects a kind of "stand still" of time ....

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We are very grateful, and have a long way to go. Happy holidays. 🎄🎄🎄

[@karenschumann7186]

Those high bar dated kitchen countertops you were talking about earlier in your video we have one and I love it actually. I know a lot of people are having those taken out but the advantages in an open concept it hides The kitchen sink and dishes etc. The trick is to take away the barstools doesn't need barstools and people don't need to sit there. Then it works great to put out hors d'oeuvres I often use that to sit my candles while they're burning also when the guys come over it gives them a good place to lay their sunglasses and wallet. My mate is 6 foot three and he loves having the tall counter to place things on now and then.

[@lydiad3575]

love the clear and direct feedback. the only thing I would want to see is like edits on the original (like an illustration of what it could look like with the changes)

[@theresafoster2353]

Just found your channel, I’m 70 and really like you opinions. I think you have great ideas an good common sense for those of us that have older homes and are updating but can’t spend thousands. I will look forward to your channel. Nebraska

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel. Much more to come. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already and subscribe. It's also a good idea to turn your bell notifications on so you know when I post a video. :)

[@lisadodge9565]

After careful consideration with my kitchen remodel I went with a low profile over the stove microwave. It has a powerful fan and seems to do the job. My kitchen is on the smaller side and I could not give up any counter top or cabinet space to put a microwave in. I'm really happy with my decision.

[@kathrinlancelle5348]

Which one did you get?

[@lisadodge9565]

@@kathrinlancelle5348 I have the KitchenAid 1.1 cubic feet over the range microwave. Model:KMLS311HSS bought from Best Buy.

[@pennylovell9630]

I got a low profile one too in order to have it higher above the cooktop. I love it!

[@venice4free]

I had no idea, or rather I had never thought about having alternate numbers of kitchen pendants vs stools/chairs. I hadn’t planned it but we opted for two larger pendants instead of 3 smaller, and have 3 stools. I had been second guessing it until this video. Kitchen isn’t done yet, so I’m overthinking everything lol. 😘🥰

[@sarah8336]

I did the same in our custom home. Two large pendants over our island and three counter stools.

[@ChelWagz]

Happy Birthday, Garrett! Thank you for discussing the hoods. I'm struggling to pick one currently! I live in a 1930's brick bungalow and am trying to be respectful of the home's history in my kitchen remodel. We've got cherry wood cabinets (including beautiful "larder" cabinets, which I fell in love with after you talked about them!), soap stone counters, white subway tile, and SS appliances. I'm really drawn to copper hoods as objects and am heavily considering. It will be a stand alone hood much like the one you showed with the hood that was too small. I was thinking the warm copper tones would look good with the warm wood tones from the larder cabinets on the other wall. What do you guys think? Should one mix a copper hood with a SS range??

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.🎄🎄🎄

[@gurubhaikhalsa9337]

Maybe if you added some stainless steel trim to the copper hood, otherwise it probably would look a little bit too different.

[@ChelWagz]

@@gurubhaikhalsa9337 Thanks for your reply. Yes, that's my concern. Some of the ranges I looked at had copper details that would've been great but didn't work for other reasons. The hood is really the last decision I'm making for this project. It's funny how we sometimes get stuck on the last decision!

[@prophetessoftroy]

I know I’m two months late here, but I echo the other commenter. Adding just that touch of SS banding could tie it together. Otherwise, I’d say treat it as the big statement in your space and tie it in with some copper accessories. What you’ve described sounds absolutely gorgeous, so I’m sure whatever you end up choosing will look equally lovely!

[@celesteyanisch6198]

I truly enjoy and learn an immense amount from your videos, Garrett. I wish you might address what I see as a common design problem now, that of a busy (granite) countertop, patterned floor, and then equally busy backsplash. I see this in so many homes now and it is so distracting. I can see one pattern in a kitchen, maybe 2 if they are expertly done, but three? No, thank you! I also know that you don't like the microwave above the stovetop but I have to point out that in many small kitchens (none of these 10 kitchens even approached small) the only way to have venting AND a handy microwave is to place it above the stove. There simply isn't the room that these large ornate hoods require. I wish you might speak to smaller spaces as well as the larger ones.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Celeste! I’m sure I’ll address it again, but the combination of busy countertops and backsplashes with patterned floors was a topic of this video. I understand that some people may not have a choice because of the size of their kitchen but to place the microwave above the cooktop versus a hood. However, I’ve seen many large kitchens with microwaves above the cooktop. I don’t think that represents an ideal placement aesthetically especially when the microwave could be placed in another location allowing for a hood and creating better function and a more elevated look. Also if you go to my channel page, I have done videos on smaller spaces as well you can view.

[@Hazel_Dazel]

@@GarrettLeChic I really hope under the counter microwaves become more popular because that solves the access and storage space issue with microwaves. I'm short with a bad shoulder so I really hate microwaves over the stove.

[@gerardleslielutz2070]

Keep the kitchens coming. We’re a year out from a complete remodel……only keeping the floor & ceiling…..and I want it to be perfect. Happy vacationing. 🌺🍾

[@janicelindegard6615]

The best kitchen appliance I ever bought is a counter depth refrigerator. The kitchen in my current home was built for Barbie; a full-depth refrigerator sticks so far out in the room, it's the only thing you see. With the counter depth refrigerator, I gain eight inches of floor space.

[@cs4849]

We did the same and it’s so much better than fridges that protrude into the kitchen.

[@sarah8336]

Do you cook a lot or have kids at home though? I considered a counter depth till I realized how little space I would get for the price. I guess I get to look at a protruding fridge till my kids leave home 😆.

[@cs4849]

@@sarah8336 , I am an avid cook and we have kids here part-time. I haven’t found the lack of space to be a problem. Then again, I have an extra freezer in the laundry room/pantry, so that helps!

[@janicelindegard6615]

@@sarah8336 My kitchen is a galley kitchen. The walk-way is 45 inches wide. A refrigerator that sticks out 8 inches leaves me with 37 inches between the refrigerator door and the dishwasher opposite it. I cook a lot. One of the things I like, surprisingly, is that the space is quite compact, so I'm not wasting steps from one task to another. The counter depth refrigerator gives me back two square feet. That's huge in my Barbie Dream (nightmare?) Kitchen.

[@janwood5585]

Hi Garrett - I'm a new subscriber. I like most of your decorating advice! While I see from your photo examples, an above counter microwave is unattractive but the way mine is located and the function it has for me while cooking meals works for me. I think moving it to a lower cabinet wouldn't make it any more attractive....one looks up and sees it, or one looks down and sees it. My current struggle however is trying to find lights to replace "the girls" in my kitchen. So far nothing appeals to me. I also counted the number of them in my entire house: 10! That adds up when they all could/should be replaced.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Thank you! Glad you are enjoying. Welcome to the channel Jan. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@lindakleiner5734]

Happy Birthday Garrett hope you guys are enjoying the break together. Fun fun fun. Thanks for taking time to do a video for us.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! It was awesome. We just got back. :)

[@gailcooper5646]

I love the coffee bar idea within the cabinet/closet. You have once again given me another great idea for my kitchen. Enjoy your fabulous "Birthday Cruise"!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@cjmac2766]

Thank you for another great video, Garrett, and I hope you're enjoying your birthday cruise!!! I love your tips and ideas! I, too, detest a microwave over the stove, and I have NEVER had a great working exhaust fan on one of these microwaves. Your points about counter depth refrigerators are SO true! I just bought one, and it is much more pleasing visually. It is quite a bit smaller, though, so that may not work for a large family. Thank you for always thinking about different ability levels in your videos! We should be able to easily age in place in our lovely spaces!!! Happy Holidays!!! 🤗🎄🤗 Colleen

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@meridethhendry5733]

Oh my goodness! Happy Happy Birthday! Enjoy your cruise, have tons of fun! Great video as always ❤️🎂

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We just got home. Glad you enjoyed. 🎄🎄🎄

[@shawnw.4440]

Happy birthday, Garrett! The busy kitchen at 5:16 also has a lighting issue. Not sure where the light is coming from for that photo because it isn't coming from that single boob light. There's no undercab lighting. With the micro over the stove there isn't task light in a range hood. And what's with 2 lights over the sink in front of a window but only 1 light for the rest of the kitchen?

[@sunshine6271]

There doesn’t appear to be any overhang for it to be an actual bar where you would put stools for people to sit at. It looks more like a large pass through to somewhat open up the kitchen to the living area. Maybe they wanted some separation between the living area and kitchen that an open concept design doesn’t provide so they chose a pass through for just a little bit of openness.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Great point!😊😊😊

[@lr1565]

Happy Vacation. The kitchen toward the end where you spoke of pentant lights and bar stools, I would have had a low table. The bar height table chairs with bar stools in the same roo. was too much bar height. For me.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks!

[@tracykrauss4010]

Love your videos! Great content as usual and enjoy your vacation!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for your support!🎄🎄🎄

[@rosemarykennedy5430]

I’ve already benefited from your advice on rug size, side table lower than couch, making a seating space open and welcoming and avoiding overly matching colours. I’m now keen on getting some good kitchen tips!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Sounds great! Thanks for watching. Please take a moment to support the channel, and become a very valued subscriber. 😊😊😊

[@stellateng7678]

Garrett, thank you so much for bringing us these valuable kitchen ideas on your cruise trip. I appreciate your solution to light up the gap between the ceiling and the top cabinet. I also learned my mistake to have island too far from my sink. They are 5' apart. I originally thought the wider the better as at family reunion, many ppl brings dishes into the sink. But now I realized I lost the golden triangle. I hardly use my island to prepare dinner, I still crowd my counter because the island is too far away. It's so important to have your advices.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video Stella. 😊😊😊

[@water-sorb7899]

We have a 75 year old family tile and granite company. The one thing I do in all my houses I've designed and built, I never do that 4 inch back splash anywhere in the house. I hate the line it creates when it is used. All my back splashes all start on the counter and then die at the cabinet bottoms or go all the way to the height of the top cabinets such as above the sink and behind the stove. And we never use tile on countetops. I do use natural stone tile on the back splash but then seal it with a sealer that makes the tile and grout impervious to staining. The grout we use between the counter top and splash is always a matching color sanded flexible grout that of course is the color match to the grout if using tile on it. Solid surface to solid surface is just a matched colored or clear calk. I also put things like the microwave, coffee machines and toasters and other small appliances in a pantry.

[@EricaJoy005]

I’m so glad our builder told us to get a counter depth fridge since the one we were considering would’ve stuck out.

[@GarrettLeChic]

👍👍👍

[@RagingCanuck]

Happy birthday, Garrett! I seem to recall this is a significant year for you, warranting a cruise, so enjoy! And thank you for not forcing us to go a week without you. Much appreciated. The last kitchen is the most luxurious, of course, but, frankly, I wouldn’t trade any of them for mine. In my custom kitchen, I avoided every complaint you raise in your video - well, almost. Regarding bar stools, I dislike counter stools, as well. My kitchen is large enough that we were able to install a table, 4’ x 4’, which abuts the back of my kitchen island. I had a beautiful steel pedestal made for it and finished in the oil-rubbed bronze of my cabinet hardware and plumbing fixtures. The island counter and table tops are Neutrino Bordeaux granite, while my counters are black granite. I have 4 upholstered chairs that fit under the table and are as comfortable as any dining chair. No perching in my house! I have a second sink in my island, but it is located at one end. Having a sink directly across from a stove top is, in my opinion, awkward, if not potentially hazardous. Because my kitchen table and island are, in effect, one, I did install matching fxtures over them, albeit one is linear and the other square. I don’t think you’d mind. All the best in the coming year❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Lois! We just got home. Glad you enjoyed. 😊😊😊

[@lisafowler7477]

Happiest of birthdays Garrett! Thank you for sharing all these tips. I am in the process of designing my custom kitchen, and many of these I have already added. Thank you for your comment about the number of pendants versus chairs at an island. You are spot on! Thank you again for taking the time out of your wonderful trip!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed :)

[@islandsky5355]

It's so thoughtful of you to remember us on your vacation ☺☺ Ty for the video and Happy Birthday! 💙💙💙

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Happy birthday Garret! Enjoy your vacay! In the last kitchen, in addition to the gap above the cabinets, the second thing that drew my eye was the power socket on the side of the island. It's really conspicuous in that expanse of white. It would have been easy to move it around the corner and hide it under the counter.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@eileenmoy8000]

Happy Birthday Garrett! Love this episode as I am doing a new kitchen. I met you on the cruise and would have loved to wish you a Happy Birthday personally. So lucky to meet you in person. Hope you had a great time!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. It was a wonderful cruise. :)

[@deniseharrell1591]

Happy Birthday!!!🥳🥳🥳 In Tina Turner Buddhism, winter always turns to spring. The thicker the mud, the more beautiful the lotus! So Happy Holly Daze, and Happy New Year too!!😇😇😇

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Happy holidays. :)

[@peachfountain]

Happy birthday Garrett!! From me and my little toddler, she loves watching you as much as I do 🥰🥰

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much to you both! Have a wonderful holiday. 🎄🎄🎄

[@debboyer1530]

Happy Birthday and Happy Vacation! Great information, as usual. Love the information about the bar stools. Now I know why a friend’s island looks off to me. I hate the microwave over the stove. As you age, that is too high for safety. We found that out when my oldest sister was ill. Thanks for all these tips and fixes! Already looking forward to your next video.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@loca8048]

Savvy business man is what you are - love it.

[@kathleengildersleeve1443]

Happy Birthday and thank you for the design advice!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you too!

[@Hiding11]

I have a bar top, but I also thankfully have a oval shaped kitchen with an island. Chairs at the bar counter would block the walking path so the counter does just function to block the kitchen activity from the living space, which I love...more like I'm okay with it. I definitely wanted a kitchen that wasn't part of the living room. Separation please!

[@AxllsFly]

Happy Birthday Garrett! I hope it is the best ever. You always provide the best information and have really helped me improve our home.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We had an awesome time. I’m so glad you are enjoying the channel. 😊😊😊

[@redbouquetaida1598]

Garrett! You look great, fresh and rested! Happy birthday!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Happy holidays. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven’t already, and join our very valued subscriber family. 🎄🎄🎄

[@enna4986]

Excellent tips! Ty for teaching me. Glad you had a great time, and happy birthday!

[@GarrettLeChic]

😊😊😊

[@amyweaver4946]

Happy birthday Garrett. I never knew about the rule for lights over the island versus the amount of stools. It makes perfect sense to me, but was a new concept to me. I'm thrilled I followed the rule without knowing it though.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Thanks!

[@SharonAnnMenefee]

Hi Garrett Looks like you got some sun. Enjoy your cruise!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks! It was awesome. We just got back. 😊😊😊

[@msuvig1]

Happy Birthday!! We are in the process of gutting and renovating our 1925 bungalow, and the kitchen is a huge, exciting part of it. This video was very timely!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@stephaniec.1722]

Happy birthday, Garrett! Great video!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. ✨✨✨

[@mardeesmail]

Happy Birthday! If possible, I'd love to see your home decorated for the holidays. Please!

[@ashliediard3881]

Happy Birthday Garrett!🥳🎉🎂 This video came at a great time. My husband and I have been talking about remodeling our kitchen in the next few years. Right now it's horrible. Our dishwasher and fridge are right next to each other causing us to not be able to open them at the same time. Microwave is also above oven. Can't stand it. This video helped me to make sure we avoid those types of mistakes.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad it was helpful! That’s our goal every week.😊😊😊

[@sheilagottschling2934]

Hello Garrett, I’m so happy I stumbled across your channel. I’m house hunting and will hopefully soon be moving from my apartment and looking forward to decorating my new home.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Welcome to the channel Sheila. We have allot of great content coming this year too! Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@beverleyschenke3668]

My favourite kitchen is the last one you showed. Enjoy you vacation and thanks for the informative video.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We had a great time.🎄🎄🎄

[@elizabethstump4077]

Happy birthday! I would have more counter depth refrigerators in many of these kitchens. And I never, ever use the cabinets above a refrigerator (if I put stuff in it, it's hard to access or I just leave them empty) and would prefer to leave that open for my large baskets to go on top of.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!

[@elizabethstump4077]

@@amyschmelzer6445 Really? See, I've never had a counter depth frig and didn't know that was an issue. I cook, OH BOY DO I COOK! Thanks for the warning. I would have made a horrible (and expensive) mistake when I remodel my kitchen next year if I bought a counter depth one. I used to work in a kitchen professionally for 17 years so I like commercial grade equipment. (I would love to just install a small walk-in in my garage actually) Will avoid counter-depth frigs like the plague. Thanks for the heads up on that issue.

[@karenbritish]

Hi Garrett I’m doing up my kitchen and considering white subway tiles what colour grout you think I should use black white or gray also do you think subway is good a good choice? Great video enjoy your vocation. Thanks

[@nancypetersen4759]

Happy Birthday, Garrett! I really enjoy your videos. I’m not one to keep my garbage can under a cabinet (bug invitation?), but the stainless can in the farmhouse/industrial kitchen really sticks out and seems out of the way. I would have placed it on the other end, space allowing.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Nancy! Glad you are enjoying. 🎄🎄🎄

[@mnels5214]

Happy Birthday!!! Working while you're on vacation....I hope you are having the best time.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We just got back. It was great!

[@SBooher1]

Happy Birthday, Garrett. Enjoy your cruise!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!

[@iamlbba]

Happy Birthday Garrett! Enjoy your hot and fun Caribbean vacation life❣️ The last one with the space on top of the cabinets and your commentary took me out 😅 Bisous 😘

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!!

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Love this video. Thank you for sharing

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching!

[@kathleenmathews6096]

I agree with you about the bar countertop. I don’t mind sitting at the bar in a restaurant having a drink but have never wanted one in my house. We just finished removing that ‘step up’ counter and making the counter a bit wider and all the same height. The kitchen you show with all the pattern (floor, countertop, backsplash) could be less busy if the grout was painted the same color as the tile. This would be less expensive if you could not afford to remove the tiles. Happy Birthday!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@fletcherprince]

Happy Birthday, Garrett! 🎂Great video, as always! Have fun on the cruise!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!!

[@bearg-ma9168]

How dedicated you are, doing videos on your Birthday cruise!...Just wondering your opinion on the last gorgeous kitchen, would a bigger crown moulding work to "attach" the cabinets to the ceiling and eliminate the gap or would it be too much and unbalanced?

[@MsJuliadanny]

Hi Garrett, I am new to the channel. We’re building a new house and I am looking for ideas, since we made several mistakes in our previous one. I have zero ideas for the kitchen because I don’t cook that much 😄so anything you suggested sounds good to me 👍🏻

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Welcome to the channel. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@MaryMelin]

How nice of you giving us a video during your birthday vacation…thank you! I have a cabinet that is hard to reach….I am going to reorganize my stuff so I can remove it. Happy Birthday!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.😊😊😊

[@ILIKEUALOT]

That last kitchen i looove, except the high stools, they look like huge soldiers just taking over. Thanks for the vaca video, enjoy!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you! It was great. We just got home. 🎄🎄🎄

[@laviecece7157]

This is so helpful since I am in the process of renovating my kitchen. I think my kitchen design doesn’t have these alarming mistakes 😊, but it definitely helps to get your take on what’s not to do. Love your channel and enjoy your cruise and happy birthday 🎉.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed.😊😊😊

[@old_lady5933]

Happy Birthday Garrett! Hope you had a great time on your cruise.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@alesia7470]

Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉. I absolutely loved the mirrored kitchen!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!! 😊

[@jf9488]

I like the last kitchen and agree with you about eliminating the space above the cabinets. I don’t like the cabinets with space above them. A trend that I hope will fade out soon.

[@Fabby47]

Happy birthday dear Garrett ! Many blessings to you. Love the kitchen vide, a lot of fun to know what to do and don’ts. We have our own farm house table, like a butcher block right inside it, with four chairs, I hate stools too.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Fabiola! Glad you enjoyed the video. 🤗🤗🤗

[@TheKaity1965]

Happy Birthday ....i so agree with hating to sit on bar stools. It doesn't matter what type they are, having your feet dangling is painful after a while. Love Love that last kitchen but i think there are too many chairs...seems like you would crunch the other people if al lthose were full of people maybe take a couple out. Just curious are you in favor of cabinets or those deep pull out drawers. I love the pull out drawers they are much easier to see what is in them and put things away

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@5JRTs]

Hi Garrett! Enjoy your cruise! I’ve been watching your videos for a while and finally subscribed. Love your content. While I appreciate your putting something out while on vacation, be sure to focus solely on vacation next time. We will all understand your absence.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to the channel. It's great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@her4781]

Happy birthday Garrett, enjoy your vacation. Your videos are so informative. I want to remodel my 1996 kitchen this year. I wish I could send you some pictures and get some ideas. I feel a little lost 😊 Have a great time on your birthday vacation.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Hi there! We haven't heard from you in a long time. Hope all is well. My birthday vacation was three months ago, but thanks for your wishes. It was a great time. Here are two ways I can help you: 1) If you haven't already, I humbly suggest subscribing and putting the bell notifications on so you don't miss anything I post. We have allot planned. 2) As you have time, I suggest going to the channel page, and watching any videos you may have missed. There is allot of great information there. Have you watched the video I posted today? That would help allot if you are feeling lost. :)

[@bigworld6788]

Loved this!! So helpful! Enjoy your vacation - you’ve sooo earned it! 💖✨

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! It was awesome. We are home now. New video tomorrow 10am PST.

[@JaniceMeyers-s7j]

Thank you for your dedication & sharing your expertise 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

My pleasure 😊

[@1khwab]

Good Morning Garrett, Thankyou very much for the video and taking time out of your special holiday cruise:) Have a splendid vacation!! I did see the episode the day it was aired but was quiet caught up, and you know that I write to you in a connected way not just for the sake of jotting some words here and there, so today I have that Morning ME time🥰 Can I be honest, I didn’t love any kitchen in a way that made me think Aah this is something that I will pick for my another house😬but I like all of them for one or another reason. The things that I am not very fond of is the bulky ceiling lights in the kitchen. I like the sleek recessed lights. Rest all you spoke is always knowledge😍 You have a safe and wonderful holiday. XX Ramani

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Ramani! We are home now. It was awesome. Great weather, but not holiday weather. Hope all is well!🤗🤗🤗

[@1khwab]

@@GarrettLeChic All good Garrett, ta. Welcome back:) Aah the weather, however I am sure the time away from the routine is always rejuvenating:) Hope you had a relaxing time. Have a pleasant weekend. Much love!! R

[@breec3346]

I LOVE this episode! You are so knowledgeable!! 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.

[@SuperPiper27]

Happy Birthday!!!! I hope you have a great trip!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!!

[@simashirmohammadian9427]

Happy Birthday Garrett !!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!✨✨✨

[@sherriecollins9497]

You should be enjoying the private island but thank you for the ideas! I have a mess of a kitchen and want to do something with it after the holidays! I've been a fan for quite sometime but never introduced myself - I'm Sherrie from Utah. Enjoy yourself on you vacation!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@lulugilbert6942]

Happy Birthday to you Garrett! 🥳 Hope you have a wonderful trip! 🏝🤩☀

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!!

[@londastreeter7269]

I love your ideas! Enjoy your cruise and have very Happy Birthday!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! It was great. We just got home. 🎄🎄🎄

[@arugula]

Thanks, Garrett, for posting even though you’re on holiday! I absolutely loved the last kitchen you featured. Do you have a rule for how much pendant lighting is too much? My dining room and kitchen is one open space. Currently, there’s one statement pendant light that hangs over the dining table. I’m tempted to put in more over the kitchen island, but am afraid it would draw attention away from the dining space. Thanks.

[@winantisrifadhil7871]

I’m new follower definitely love love your channel. Thank you for sharing your thoughts trough videos ❤

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I’m glad you are enjoying. Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family.

[@gina1675]

Hi, Garrett, I'm a new subscriber, and I appreciate you making a video on your birthday cruise! I am re-doing my galley kitchen - what would you suggest I do with the paper towel roll and the butter that we always leave out? I look forward to more great ideas from you!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. 😊😊😊

[@marleybedford8628]

Happy Birthday to you Garrett. 🎉 I would love to see some kitchens with cabinets that are not white or timber colour. I personally am worn out by white, having had white kitchens since 1982. My parents had timber. I’m so bored with these choices. I would love to see a bit of colour. Not intrusive, loud or neon colours but elegant, heartwarming, inviting colours. Is this an uninformed request? Is it too much to ask these days?

[@sarah8336]

While I can agree with you that white and wood tones are boring. They appeal to a wider range of people. Colors are so personal. I would have done green or blue cabinets but I’m sure for resell that would be a bad idea. I choose white and I’ll bring in my favorite colors in art, towels, canisters and my kitchen aid mixer. Also I can paint the walls in my favorite greens and blues if I want. If I get bored of the walls it won’t cost an arm and a leg to repaint.

[@brenmanock]

I have three bars in my small kitchen as well as it’s on an angle AND big soffits therefore the crappy mdf cabinets are minuscule. The only thing I like is the slab taupe marble countertop which would have to be demolished if I remodel.

[@cabbalaposhala]

Happy Birthday and enjoy your cruise! I love those lantern pendants and saw something similar in AD. They said they're available from Circa, but I still can't find them. Great suggestion about breaking up the island symmetry. Thanks, as always!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed. We just got home. It was great. 🎄🎄🎄

[@theweatherisaokay4964]

Laugh at your "we gonna go, we gonna leave kitchen" 😅 Yeah, so agreed that's a busy kitchen look.

[@GarrettLeChic]

🤣🤣🤣

[@dollpartz4u]

I love your turtleneck!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks

[@antiwar8859]

Happy Belated birthday Garrett 🎂🍸🍾 cheers from New Zealand. I Iove your show so yes I've subscrided

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. 😊😊😊

[@traseebradley5415]

Happy Birthday! The last kitchen is gorgeous indeed! I think another few inches of crown molding might even do the trick and add to the luxury custom built aesthetic.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!

[@j.m.7056]

Happy Birthday! For the final kitchen example, I thought you would address the too many too close together (my opinion) counter height stools. Would you speak to that?

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We just got home.🎄🎄🎄

[@mac4333]

Hi Garrett, I always love how you pick examples that are relatable to us pheasants. I don't like when other designers show 50K kitchen examples in a $5M house ! Yours are always something we've seen and totally relatable. I keep hearing white kitchen is out, but white and cooler tone colors look so much cleaner... I am a bit scared of going back to warmer or dark color. Is there low commitment solutions to this change of trend ???

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I try to create varied content from ultra luxury to the more budget friendly. I want to be of help to as many people as possible. I don’t base allot on trends, but prefer the idea of curating spaces to suit the tastes and likes of the individual. Without speaking with you and seeing your space it’s hard for me to make intelligent suggestions. I think a consultation with me would be beneficial to you. If that is something you would be interested in please feel free to book an appointment at: intro.co/garrettlechic 😊😊😊

[@deborahgood8185]

Happy Birthday Garrett!! 🎂

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!

[@tessntamashimikiro3071]

Hello Garrett! MY first reaction here! Love your channel! I'm doing a huge and major renovation and hope you will save us! Too bad I can't post some of the designs. Thank you for your content.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you! My pleasure. I'm glad you are finding our content helpful. Please take a moment to support the channel, and become one of our very valued subscribers. It helps our channel allot.

[@tessntamashimikiro3071]

@@GarrettLeChic It was already done!

[@GarrettLeChic]

@@tessntamashimikiro3071 Yay! It’s great having you with us. 😊😊😊

[@barbb.9489]

Happy ❤Birthday, Garrett, enjoy your voyage. 🎉

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!!

[@carolefreeman2544]

Happy Birthday Garrett 🎉❤. Hope you have a lot of fun and relaxation on your cruise 🚢 🥰🤗🇨🇦

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you! 🤗

[@Lisette777]

Happy birthday, Garrett! 💖

[@Kenjiro5775]

Cooking is my favorite hobby and good kitchen design is something I look for. You have a terrific sense of how a well functioning and esthetically pleasing kitchen should be built. 😁👍 Came back to say Happy Birthday and I hope your cruise was enjoyably for the both of you..

[@GarrettLeChic]

It was great! Thanks so much. Happy holidays. 🎄🎄🎄

[@bonitadiablo]

Happy birthday! Enjoy your cruise!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you!!

[@bonitadiablo]

@@GarrettLeChic you’re very welcome!!