Kitchen Makeover | Upgrade Ikea kitchen to a cozy bright space + DIY home cafe

[@JennerationOfGrace]

That post-it note trick for catching the drilling dust - GENIUS. ABSOLUTELY GENIUS.

[@cloudyhills]

A new kitchen and a new milestone for me - making a whole piece of furniture! 🥹 I'm really happy to be able to share the journey with you guys in this new place. For all those asking, often when you rent in Germany, the kitchen doesn't come with the apartment. You have the option to buy one built by the older tenants, or like us, build one on your own. And no, the landlord does not reimburse you. When you move out, you either sell it to the next tenant, or bring the kitchen with you to the next apartment. (We sold our previous kitchen, which is why we started from scratch!) When I first moved to 🇩🇪 this was a strange culture for me, but I actually really like it now because we get to design the kitchen totally to our needs and wants ☺️

[@BernadetteKhoury]

congratz on the new kitchen! Enjoy!

[@wendyduncan9084]

I’m so proud of you! I can refinish antiques and repair them but I’ve never built a piece. You have become quite an accomplished young lady. 💚

[@heatherhorvath7232]

Unbelievably gorgeous and all by and you Pats hard work!!! It’s truly beautiful 💕❤️

[@fraioh]

hi! your kitchen is lovely! 🥺 can i ask what are roughly the measurements of your kitchen? my boyfriend and i will have to furnish our new home and we also have a L kitchen and it looks similar to yours ^^

[@match20x]

Very interesting...I know what Im reading but still trying to process it ☺️

[@nnwa]

This made me cry. My late father built most of the furniture in the family home. Watching you made me realise how much thought and love he must have put in the construction and design and overall styling of the home. Guests love our family home. Thank you. You made my day.

[@mariannnnnnna]

I love how this is basically your old apartment but improved and obviously better. It's like we were seeing your creativity in bits and pieces because of the obvious limitations of the other place and now we can see it in its full potential, if that makes any sense!

[@firdaus7736]

That coffee nook is truly inspiring, I can't imagine what it's like to build an entire piece of furniture from scratch but you've shown me it's possible. The whole kitchen is stunning and you can tell each piece has been thought out carefully!

[@brynneswann9103]

I feel like you have found the perfect in between of minimalism and maximalism. It looks perfect! Your style is so beautiful and you have truly shown it in this kitchen. Can’t wait for more!♥️

[@emodreadgeek]

Loved the island! The open concept kitchen is definitely ideal for an island! We can see that you’re really putting your time and heart and soul in it! End product is just WOW! So beautifully done! We’ll always be here to support your makeovers and other videos and will wait faithfully for your videos to come 🫶🏽

[@TrangTran-jv9nd]

I love your kitchen bc it’s so basic, simple with a warm color. When you did not decorate your kitchen by all expensive stuff making me feel connected to my life. 👍🏽

[@debranielsen2002]

I loved your old kitchen, but this one is gorgeous. As a Scandinavian, I consider IKEA the mother ship, so I particularly love that. Every aspect is carefully considered, this home is truly loved and it shows.

[@KristerAnne]

Amazing work (as usual), Hill 👏🏼😍 I really think the smallest details make the biggest difference here 💕 and you might think it took you more time than expected to finish this project, but most of us can probably never do something like this on our own in this lifetime 😅 so hats off to you! 🫡 Always looking forward to your videos. Hope you’re enjoying your new home ✨

[@bonniepwtf]

It's absolutely beautiful! It must feel so satisfying to have accomplished that. The furniture piece, wow. 👌 Truly a kitchen where a person would want to spend time in, so smart.

[@cortellazzi1606]

Dá uma satisfação enorme quando olhamos o resultado do nosso trabalho! A cozinha ficou belíssima!!!!!!

[@m_vorobyova]

I loved your previous kitchen, it had so much cozyness, though it was so little. With this one you are showing the world the growth you're making, and that is so nice! I personally got a feeling of you settling down, with all the mindfullness to your current needs, like a caring parent to your inner child. That's awesome! And I love the coffee table and the knob you chose, it's just perfect match! ❤ Looking forward to see more 🌸

[@sanlocrip]

As fellow Asian living in Germany this is such an inspiration. I'm in the middle of looking for new rental and dream of my own cozy space. Your DIY give me a lot of inspirations and coziness as well. Great videos!

[@xxlscrunchie]

The filming of this is just so magical. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@yurifulday]

It's a cozy and warm kitchen🤎 Your senses are amazing!🤩

[@THEKITTYK-AT]

It is welcoming and humbling at the same time, its so cozy and I would love to live there.

[@jw1731]

I'm really impressed by the variety of tools you guys have, despite being renters. I'm also happy to see how you keep all the tools nice and clean, and well organized too.

[@cristin794]

Great video and work! Thanks for showing how mixing different colored metals in a kitchen DOES work. I'm inspired.

[@Mymakermovie77]

I applaud you for making your first piece of furniture! That’s so cool! I think you really pulled this makeover off again 💖🥹 The shelves are my fave part!

[@merav1589]

I can't wait to start improving our new apartment with your videos as inspiration

[@karonfrench1012]

Absolutely fantastic. What an amazing job you did making the console table. You should both be very proud! 👍🥰

[@ennasus5964]

THAT TABLE!!! WOW! It looks like an antique. How in the world did you master that the drawer fits? The handle looks great too. I'm blown away.

[@cristianedelima2364]

Hi Hill!!! I was looking forward to seeing your kitchen. It looks beautiful and functional, upper cabinets really don't seem to be necessary. Thanks for the tips during the process of assembling the pieces, they make all the difference!!!😍💖✨

[@roze6590]

すごい！全てが既製品のように美しい！家づくりってこうやってするんですね！✨

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

Wow, this kitchen is much larger than the other one! Really happy you got to design it how you wish, it came out beautiful :) And ironically, a lamp I wasn't expecting until tomorrow arrived today while I was watching this! After nearly a year of being in my apartment, I had a paycheck available where I didn't owe a lot of bills for once and jumped on the chance to finally buy furnitire (nice to now how somewhere other to sit rather than just my bed or at my desk). I thrifted my dining room table set, which maybe due to the cosmetic damages, it was being sold for at least $500 less than it should've. Just built my couch two days ago, all to have to rearrange the whole room last night. But the TV stand can take a long walk off a short cliff 😂 With no power tools and having to redo parts all over again when I got something wrong, I went to bed and woke up still with an aching hand and elbow. Good thing it was Sunday, I otherwise probably would've called put of work from being in pain. It finally subsided a few hours later. I love what it looks like but building it was just awful. That Sunday, I went and bought a power screwdriver. I wonder if building uoir own furniture would be easier than building pre-fabricated furniture, lol.

[@leanneland]

Your kitchen is amazing, it's so beautiful! I love all the creativity and thought you put into each decision. My favourite has to be the plates in the drawers, and no upper cabinets. I'm short too and this would be a dream in my kitchen. I'm so inspired! You've both done an incredible job!

[@merce_maidcc]

I love love your videos! They are so cozy and inspiring all in one! Right now I'm patiently waiting to have my kitchen installed and I also want to wait a couple of weeks after it to start making changes and decorating, so we can get the feel of it and see what we need or don't. We also have a nice pantry so we can skip upper cabinets. If you're 1.53cm you don't really appreciate them 😂 Can't wait to see more of your videos and your journey!

[@XeniaSketchbookPages]

We moved to our new house last year and this video remind me about that time 😉 Your kitchen is so cozy and full of light! Love it ❤

[@baileykayeart8799]

this is one of the best home makeover videos ive ever seen!

[@ansqd7258]

I really love the idea of hanging your favorite cups and printing the view from your kitchen ♡♡

[@sofi5653]

Hey Hillary I love your new kitchen, it is superb! I love it so much with the island, that's exactly what I would like to have! And good job for the coffee table, you did a great job. I admire you a lot for your work, I wouldn't know how to use the kind of instrument you handle very well. You can be proud of yourself !

[@paolacosimi8856]

Il particolare più bello è la consolle per il caffè!!!!Bravi!!!!😍

[@emilyraiche8737]

You are truly a talented designer and creator. Thank you for sharing!! The spaces you create are inspiring 😊

[@sam_evy]

this was a such a treat to see this video!! appreciate how you took and respected the time you needed to do this project :) you inspire me to learn more about DIY and hope to hear how you started through the youtube DIY rabbit hole! the idea of starting is overwhelming ngl

[@faerieofstars]

Amazing job, Hillary! What a beautiful, cozy, warm kitchen you've made. Love u! ❤︎

[@biancalimr]

Your kitchen is so relaxing and calm. Love it!

[@texgem]

Very impressed with the table for your coffee bar you two did a great job.

[@garivag.n.]

La cocina os quedó preciosa, el mueble del café es mi favorito, saludos desde España 😘

[@flamflam6652]

The coffee bar table is stunning!

[@freedkyyy]

The kitchen looks stunning! And the table... oh my! ❤

[@nancypoephillips6941]

Love it!!! Watching your videos is like watching a ballet. You are so talented.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@amandacarolina9202]

the whole video is so satisfying to watch, but I'm so in love for the bar table for coffee! Your creativity is bliss!😍😍😍

[@kaizen_5091]

My goodness, it's all fabulous. I always find inspiration in your videos! Thank you for the joy ❣😄

[@ivequiry]

As always the result was incredible🤩❤️. It was worth taking the months you needed. You have given me many ideas because I'm a few weeks away from moving into my new house. Greetings from Panama🙅🏽‍♀️🇵🇦

[@laraangel6862]

aspetto i tuoi video come un regalo ogni volta 😍 funzionalità ed estetica sempre perfettamente bilanciati nelle vostre scelte

[@fatiacherif3192]

WoW what a nice kitchen designed and almost built by you and your husband congratulations 👏 for this new sweet home 🏡

[@hi_oktobermaedchen]

I just love love love the way you create your home and your passion to learn to build things by yourself. Its so inspiring!✨ I Love watching your Videos. So calming and empowering starting own projects at the same time!🌿🔨

[@Jonnmichelle]

You are such a talent in your home. You do a wonderful job. I would like to make a suggestion to use the command hooks to hang your picture instead of putting a nail in the wall. To save time later if you want to move the picture or when you move from the apartment.

[@pamelafox7677]

It looks beautiful, and your editing is a work of art.

[@jits1190]

Commenting before watching because I know this video will be an absolute gem !! The kitchen was my fave in your other appartment so I'm very excited to watch 🥰

[@somomm733]

I missed the post-it trick this go around I'm still amazed how much sawdust it held

[@hainingzhou3149]

Your kitchen looks amazing! I'm getting an ikea kitchen too, thanks for sharing those links with us so we know how they look like in life.

[@Sign_in24]

The most amazing DIY couple on yt ! I really admire Hillary :)

[@pandainpearls]

Love pieces of art in a kitchen

[@Pavelcomesfirst]

Warmth and light make its coziness ❤

[@Rianak]

I’m so excited for the cooking vids with this kitchen. So stunning!

[@urmammie]

you continue to astonish me with your creative ideas. i love your motivation and determination to make your space so beautiful, you are awesome!!!

[@lalainerys]

Wow!!! I love your new kitchen!!! Congratulations for finally putting it off!! ❤️

[@Tatokala]

Good ideas! I also like open shelving. Interesting ceiling lamp! Maybe else a "Gardine" at the "Küchenfenster"?

[@gnparticle]

Every episode always an eye opener!

[@Liza03V]

Appartments in Germany dont come with a kitchen. Wowww that stayied with me. And when you go ypu take the kitchen with you? Germans wake up and install kitchens before hand. You girl you just create magic. I love your style sooooo much. Now its time to build more furniture. Keep going. Your my fagorite Asian girl. 👏👏👏👏👏👏💪💪💪❤❤❤

[@shellyjay8954]

Absolutely magnificent! I love everything. Totally appeals to my soul.

[@livingnearberlin4183]

Very nice kitchen, I really like how you combine colors :) It's not looking sterile like many other new kitchens but warm and welcoming ❤

[@plakette26]

Dein Konsolentisch ist echt perfekt geworden 🥰

[@SN-sz7kw]

Terrific. I too hate upper shelves. Not a fan of cabinets in general. Short & getting old. They are just too much trouble! 😂. Also in Germany, but restoring our farmhouse in Czech. You are a wonderful inspiration to this older lady! 💗 I just have to reclaim my tools back from my old school husband. 😉

[@nichelebrownlee1471]

The kitchen looks great. I love the table you made for your coffee bar. I really enjoy your channel.☺

[@ShirWC2004]

I love watching your videos! So relaxing and so inspiring! Thank you for sharing your journey with us 🥹

[@debgibson5570]

You are so creative and your kitchen turned out beautifully. Job well done!!

[@kiravaughan1426]

This is perfect timing since I'm about to upgrade my new kitchen! Getting so many great ideas from this as always ❤

[@maeberrie.]

I was about to eat my cereal, and found that cloudyhills posted! what a great time to eat while watching

[@cheyeanwong]

wow just wow. this is really good and your creativity is really amazing, there’s so much to learn from you!! hope you’re doing well in your new apartment! ☺️

[@cperez6043]

What a great job! Beautiful kitchen! Can't wait to see the next rooms in the house! ☺️🥰

[@luise4092]

This kitchen is just so pretty! You did an amazing job! 🧡

[@noraibrhim3530]

What a great job, well done 🤍

[@wendyduncan9084]

I’m very short, especially for an American, so I only use the bottom 2 shelves in my top cabinets. It’s a galley kitchen so I considered taking them out and putting up shelves instead. Still haven’t decided since we haven’t lived here long enough.

[@HumyraAElma]

Please please please make a cooking video in this kitchen. I really love and miss your cooking videos. It's soo aesthetically pleasing and so satisfying to watch (just like all of your videos). Love from Bangladesh 🇧🇩

[@nanai7111]

Oh man living in US where kitchens are pre-built for rentals I would LOVE to be able to pick and choose my own kitchen! I'm also short so upper cabinets are also my nemesis so I love the alternative you guys chose with the island storage!

[@jyotip7460]

You are beauty with brains and a blessing to have in one’s life 👍🏼👍🏼💕💕💕

[@marty156]

I really love this !! Cozy 😌

[@gladysraciti8535]

Maravillada con el resultado de tu cocina. Cada video tuyo es un instante de paz y tranquilidad y realmente los disfruto, los felicito desde Argentina, cariños a los dos 👋🌺🌸🌺🌸🌺🌸

[@hazyllatte]

Hello from Malaysia! Would love to see some cooking vlogs in this spacious new kitchen :D

[@ericakang]

There is something so beautiful about building something together. I recently found your channel and I love the aesthetic and everything and it gives me ideas 💡 too! Thank you ☺️ your content is beautiful ❤️

[@Ver0nica437]

Beautiful space, I love your styling. Hope you create wonderful memories there ❤️

[@leonorrivera6379]

Beautiful set up. Put a stainless steel backsplash in front of the cooktop to protect the wall. Just a suggestion

[@GarfieldinGarden]

You’re truly an Asian’s delight. I know coming from Asia where all our furniture and other builds are “made” for us, it’s empowering to do it on our own. I love that you took your time and did it just the way you like it. The result is so pretty! ☺️☺️☺️

[@JMarieCAlove]

The same happens here in America, full of different ethnicities. We have furniture made for us too and make it by hand or put it together if we buy it from IKEA. Most of the furniture made for IKEA is already made for us and our choice to hire someone to put it together for us or we can put it together ourselves. It’s not pieces you can design it the we want it to fit our home, we choose a style to fit our home. My husband and I who live in California, have taken the time to put furniture together too. It looks great! All countries have furniture made for everyone. Some people buy’s furniture from other countries they like to have in their home.

[@GarfieldinGarden]

@@JMarieCAlove That’s not what I meant. In a lot of countries in Asia, most regular home owners would never use a drill or any kind of kit. Even to install lights or put nails on the walls, we call the respective professionals. Until very recently ikea was not commonplace. Of course we choose furniture to our liking and arrange it likewise, but never went beyond that. Labour is cheap and people prefer to get it done. I just meant knowing how to use tools is empowering, whether you actually want to use it or not. Hope this explanation helps. :)

[@JMarieCAlove]

@@GarfieldinGarden I happen to have seen several videos of people in Asian countries such as Japan and South Korea, buy things from IKEA or a home building supply store, a hardware store, in their area and they have used drills, nails, hammers, hand saws, electric saws, to build shelves, counter tops, tables, bookshelves, put chairs together for their table or desk, following how to build a desk or an extra closet space, Asian people do buy kits. Even young single Asian girls who live on their own, know how to build things on their own with tools, some of them even own their own tool cases. Since most Asian countries have an IKEA and home building supply stores, they learned and teach others how to use tools. You think she is the only person out of all Asian countries, that has picked up a electric saw or drill? No, she’s not. I suggest you watch other videos from Asian countries, type in building a table or desk or using tools, you’ll be shocked! Don’t assume how people are in other countries. You could be wrong… you actually are since you made assumptions about all Asian people.

[@GarfieldinGarden]

@@JMarieCAlove I have seen other videos. But what you see on KZbin are the ones are not majority. Moreover, there are several videos where the people you see might be building their own things from ages, for the lack of assistance. In cities it is quite common to call somebody. And of course I am not talking about all Asians either. That is why I said most, not all. And you’re missing the point, for someone who never used anything build wise before, it is empowering is my whole point. Peace. :)

[@JMarieCAlove]

@@GarfieldinGarden I guess you’re an expert on Asians. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@secretscarlet8249]

Looks lovely and cozy!

[@nanymuzi4626]

Apaixonada por cada coisa que você faz. Te acompanho desde o início do ano. Amei ess cozinha. A ilha ficou uma graça. Os armários do tamanho certo, cada decoração, tudo com muita perfeição, capricho. Parabéns a você. Você inspira muita gente. Estou do outro lado do planeta, te acompanhando. 🥰🥰🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@ismininikolaidou9848]

Very very nice kitchen. So calming colours and everything in its place. Coffee station is great idea. 👏👏👏👏👏💐🌷🥀

[@geriv1582]

You guys do amazing work!! I would hire you both!! LOL Beautiful, beautiful kitchen. Love your design style.

[@annieone6351]

Simple, beautiful and cozy as always 🥰

[@missannaventure]

I did the same thing in my kitchen for the 'backsplash'. So far it's been 8 years and I still love it. Though it really is time for a new coat by now 😅

[@putriadinda4765]

Always love your contents :) greetings from North Germany !

[@TsukiLun]

Really love the coffee table you built for your partner, it shows love and care. Much love 😊❤️

[@TheCharlos69]

It looked like they built it together though

[@dariavuistiner1103]

soooooo lovely and calm space!! love it!

[@nakiahall4201]

Beautiful in it's simplicity!

[@janinafisher101]

How strange that your rental would not have a kitchen! But you made it quite lovely, and obviously it is the kitchen you want!

[@DigiRukn]

this channel seems more like a professional production

[@vickymel2886]

very cute and functional kitchen! well done!

[@Sakurambo]

this is so inspiring 😭✨ such a delightful video