How to decorate a kitchen with temporary wallpaper and backsplash

[@EngineerYourSpace]

Learn how to add color and personality to your apartment's kitchen with temporary paintable wallpaper (amzn.to/2YyLGRy), a removable backsplash and under cabinet lighting (amzn.to/2AhY3Fd). The entire makeover cost around $250 and now I love my kitchen!

[@nadja1722]

You are so clever, and also I feel that what differenciates this tutorial from most diy tutorials I've seen is that in some diy tutorials, they are so focussed on showing you how easy it gets done, yes, they succeded in making me believe I can do it but as I'm actually executing the job, I run into some situations that weren't adressed in the "so perfect how to" tutorial and I sometimes end up feeling not "capable", that I must have done something wrong, and I'm left puzzled with how to troubleshoot the issue, but you are not afraid to say: ex: well even if I did all I was supposed to do to remove the air bubbles in the wallpaper, there some left, so I poke them with a pin :) I guess what I mean is that your approach is just very "realistic", so just wanted to say Thumbs up! Thank you!

[@EngineerYourSpace]

So excited to share with you my latest episode! It's all about my kitchen: I gave it a makeover with a lighting upgrade and lots of color by installing a temporary backsplash, and painting a wall, but without actually painting it! #bluekitchendesign #smallkitchendecoration #diybacksplash

[@GynelleFindlay]

Where have you been gurl miss ur videos

[@MayBaby93]

Gynelle Findlay I know right I missed her too :)

[@GynelleFindlay]

Soo tru Bebe Salguera I need to finish decorating my place lol Plz come back

[@kunhimoossachaliparambil9733]

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[@ernieteje4466]

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[@peggyscott2180]

Girl, you're anointed! Your landlord should hire you to design and stage their models. Thank you for being a blessing.

[@jacquelinestephens5387]

Isabelle you are my hero, I too live in an apartment. I want so desparatey to paint my bedroom!! However would have to restore it to its original state. This is a great way to do it without the re-paint hassel -- You rock!! thanks

[@Lilyskz25]

Painting on contact! Omg so simple yet so genius! I don't know why I didn't think of it.. time consuming but I have lived with a really ugly kitchen before so sometimes it is worth it. Glad I found this channel today.

[@skotur78]

Painting over white peel n stick wall paper?? How easy and brilliant! Never thought of that! Fantastic idea thank you!

[@ciorstaidh_hall]

Your blue kitchen wall looks wonderful!! What a great idea to install temporary paper that is paintable!

[@LKEact]

Congrats on your new place, Isabelle! I recently did the big move, but in the opposite direction from LA bak to NYC. I did the NYC to LA cross-country move 10 years before that over 4 days, just as you did. Love your ideas, how easily you show them and how honest you are when you run into little problems or imperfections along the way, which is bound to happen, but few show. Thanks for your creativity and realness, I hope you enjoy your new home and the wonderful weather! :)

[@joyamartin9]

I am a new sub. My tiny cottage is 650 square feet and a challange to decorate. Being an older single lady, i find your projects doable. Your so talented and i love your projects. Keep it up!!

[@just_jhe]

I loved the temporary wallpaper with paint idea...who would've thought?! I'm just happy I now have an alternative to actually painting the walls in my apartment that's still easy to remove when I leave. Thanks Isabel!! :)

[@brittanybarron5775]

Jhene Beech was it easy to remove?

[@rainebowbrite]

this is actually perfect timing! I'm planning to redesign my kitchen. What a great idea for a backsplash!

[@staceyboling8147]

Creative ideas...never would have thought to use fabric for a backsplash...i love textiles! Impressive customizing the wall with the paintable contact paper. Especially with that deep blue.

[@judyvaughn761]

I love color especially dark colors that blue in the kitchen is beautiful

[@Choppini]

Hi Isabelle, the tip with the puck-lights under the cupboards was exactly what I was looking for! I got some at HomeDepot (ILLUME Kit of 3, LED, complete with wiring and a 3-way light switch for Off/low/high) for CAD 35, and the situation in my kitchen is exactly like yours, at 4:54. I just have 2 puck above the sink and 1 under the left cupboard. It was installed literally within minutes. Thanks for your inspiration. As a DIY-girl I am of course a subscriber, love your channel.

[@BrigitteGoodman]

To fix the power cables and the switch to the underside of the kitchen cupboard i would use a hot glue gun. No holes in the wood and easy to remove. Forget the wire tacks. Even the bulbs can be mounted with hot glue. (Just an idea for renters).

[@erindav1]

Love this but I have a little tip of my own. Get one of those decorative boxes and put the power strip in there...they are made out of cardboard so it's easy to cut. Try it!

[@AnnaLVajda]

That backsplash idea is genius.

[@KyoThomas]

Wow. Very creative. I would've never thought to paint removable wallpaper.

[@brazen69tc]

I thought that blue was really bright, but after you got everything done, it looked awesome!

[@lovelylouro]

You are such a bad ass. Who would've even thought of these solutions?! My hero.

[@quangdunginh3610]

thanks for your video. I'm construction engineer from Vietnam. your video very helpful for my learning English.

[@leemoreno183]

i like the additional lights u add to ur kitchen.. and also the adhesive paintable wallpaper

[@swcomer]

I've been subbed for awhile. 2017 I finally began using some of your suggestions. They worked great for me. Thank you. I came across an idea of using a tension rod in kitchen cabinets, about 2 inches from back of cabinet as a "shelf" for spice bottles. Love your helpful videos.

[@nickybee800]

Your KZbin channel has become my lifesaver! Thank you!! I can't wait to make my apartment less like a rental and feeling more like an actual HOME!

[@madhusush80]

I already put 3 d brick wallpaper and was looking for something more I can do in my kitchen.. Saw this video 2 days back and ordered puck lights from Amazon.. Got it today and installed it, all the wires under cabinet like you did and it's looking amazing.. Thank you

[@racheltomlinson2257]

Wonderful ideas to make life easier and nicer. I do worry about the plug bar on your counter top,for safety maybe good idea to put it inside a plastic container as I worry you might spill water on it. Look forward to more of your brilliant ideas.

[@254NAIROBI]

I wanna be you when I grow up!such amazing skills!!!

[@prettybullet7728]

Really enjoyed this. It's nice to see how to make it your own without doing any damage to the room and walls itself.

[@Tracylindilou]

As a 'renter' this realy gave me some very good ideas...

[@znycelondon5313]

wow. Made such a difference.Great backsplash idea. Love the painted wall.

[@marajazwieck675]

Thank you! I'm going to go tomorrow and buy a tension rod to put over MY sink! Why didn't I think of that, LOL! Thanks much (from sunny Santa Fe, NM)

[@patj5330]

Why am I just discovering your channel? This was from 2014, it is now 2019, where are you? Your ideas a genius, beautiful and simple.

[@CatFromFL]

What difference ! We own our home and I used that same cobalt blue with my very white kitchen. I added wallpaper to the interior rear of my glass front cabinets similar to your fabric behind your stove.

[@jilljeglum101965]

You get five stars for that kitchen☆☆☆☆☆

[@chuang629]

I love your videos! There are so much interior videos online but doesn't apply to rental. Your videos are awesome!

[@TheStrivingmuslim]

Brilliant ideas for apt living. I am definitely going to try the wall paper/paint technique for my apt. Thanks

[@olwynyoung6499]

Really like the backdrop fabric.

[@suppusoora]

genius...please please do more of such videos, DIYs....please...thanks

[@TammyBJones]

love love loved it especially the back splash. That was a wow. and smart to place wallpaper on the walls.

[@artistryattraction]

You have solution for every problem. It is really cool.

[@patriciasteward8533]

I am becoming a DIY fan because of you!!! thanks

[@JustinBee369]

I love the music. Very hip hop like... Thanks for the ideas.

[@skyyks3629]

I like the color blue you chose for the wall :)

[@annjean4369]

You are a small space genius! Thanks for sharing these fabulous, yet practical and useful ideas.

[@EmileeMahar]

Did the paper come off of the wall ok? Update!? :-)

[@searose6192]

I would love to know the answer to this as well

[@1980payal]

@@searose6192 i just saw her recent video on "Renter Friendly...." In that she mentioned the kitchen wall paper and how difficult it was to remove it. I hope this helps. God bless all

[@tanya4534]

I would be nervous to apply. Just to put things in perspective, I used the removable hooks from the Dollar Tree. I had to readjust it, so I removed it, and apart of the blue paint came off along with it. I do know landlords repaint apartments, but I know a great tip when removing these type of things is to use the lubricant spray.

[@tanya4534]

I would be nervous to apply. Just to put things in perspective, I used the removable hooks from the Dollar Tree. I had to readjust it, so I removed it, and apart of the blue paint came off along with it. I do know landlords repaint apartments, but I know a great tip when removing these type of things is to use the lubricant spray.

[@womanwithtoolbelt9171]

Awesome, I have a similar galley kitchen myself, with stark white cabinets. My microwave, coffee pot, basically small appliances are all red, and I am wanting to go blue. I am thinking that I can pull it off by incorporating both colors, fingers crossed.

[@Rollimggiant]

You inspired me I love your ideas. Finally for those who rent and want to personalize our space. I cant wait to do my kitchen!!!!

[@nneichan9353]

Looks wonderful. I am worried about the plug strip and wire so close to your sink, tho.

[@deidresmith7731]

Did the wall paper come off the walls okay?!?

[@divakingsley9020]

I had to rewind your introduction, because I had no idea that you said “Engineer Your Space”, but other than that your video speaking was very clean and informative.

[@akapoopsie]

you have great ideas isabelle. i enjoy watching the progress of your condo with your DIYs!

[@dawsie]

Gee I wish I had found your KZbin when I use to rent :-) you have done a wonderful job of making improvements that can be removed and fixed up when leaving :-)

[@cjnacito5174]

thank you soooo much!!! you give me such great idea for backsplash of my stove.. got very disappointed with messy oil on the wall ..

[@kimberarchuleta1689]

since I am unable to buy and always have to rent finding you on KZbin was a blessing. I love your ideas so much. Do you have any ideas for a craft /artist space, maybe a wall easel?

[@jeanetteramos9407]

Love that blue

[@aliasahar4700]

great idea..amazing tips..now this tips with the backlash and tempered glass really give me idea to work with my kitchen..tqvm!

[@kathyrobinson2078]

Another great project(s). I always enjoy watching your channel because you do such fabulous work.If. only I wasn't afraid of using power tools. I can watch your ideas all day. Thanks for sharing.

[@dianebig7857]

Great! I can't wait to see what you do next. You're wonderful. I live in SoCal to. Welcome.

[@rvcarbajal]

You are VERY talented! So handy and crafty! This looks very nice. Congrats.

[@pippysperson]

I'm so glad you're putting on videos again! Can't wait for the next one.

[@mshockey73]

Your kitchen looks AWESOME!!!......I think I would have opted to just paint the wall and then repaint when I was getting ready to move. The wallpaper looks very hard to work with.

[@Vicky-wg5ie]

Love love that color! Have you ever used fabric and starch to decorate a wall, it a little messy putting up but it come off without messing up the walls.

[@Babsonthego4]

Was so excited to open my email and see you have another video.. I love what you did in this kitchen.. I just moved into an old apartment and am getting Great ideas from your videos.....

[@nicolecrocker6675]

Wow nice job on the low cost galley kitchen facelift!

[@aletaaustin7408]

I didn't know you could paint wallpaper. I am a homeowner but I love this idea.

[@newagequeen9454]

Beautiful transformation done in smart ways! Love the idea of using temporary removable paintable wallpaper.

[@daniellemorvan4572]

I love the improvements! Solves my problem about painting the walls

[@carter394able]

That was so cool with the wall paper! Looks great

[@disneydame7850]

So I'm dying to know did the wallpaper come off easily when you moved out?

[@vrangel21]

Me too!

[@mspunket91]

Me 3!!

[@cosmopup4795]

Me too!

[@helenahayes6150]

I think it did. Its special renters wallpaper that peels straight off.

[@auntbob6653]

I think she's still living there

[@spoovideos]

You are awesome ! I haven't see anyone so creative and innovative.

[@Candace-1982]

Oh my goodness, you are so talented. This gives me such great ideas. I love the sailboat blue paint. It's so rich.

[@lifelinegmail]

Huge difference nice job

[@fernandaferreira9592]

Love the color! The backsplash was a fantastic idea!

[@aditeepathak8894]

Hi, Thank you for wonderful videos... Can you also make a video showing how to install heavy wood planks on wall and what precautions should be taken? For eg if I wanted to install a plank on wall and them mount a LCD TV over that wood ..!!

[@linda_sue]

Hi Isabelle! I started to search the comments for how the wallpaper came off, any problems, etc. So many comments. You probably didn't answer all the people asking up near the top because you answered it before but Please Take Mercy on us late-comers! Please answer one more time! Love your work!

[@zuuzsh.4373]

July 28th 2020 ,,,, I wonder if you moved now , SO we can know if it’s easy to remove the wall paper from the wall !☺️🤓

[@kissyourarmadillotodaylaur2595]

Spectacular! That blue is blutiful and the wall art is perfection. Do you ever leave the kitchen now?

[@Furtivo95]

Her make over is daring but practical for renters.

[@BigIz104]

Very creative and flexible.

[@elizabethrobidoux847]

I really liked this. Ingenious, Beautiful and Economical.

[@stephiegiselle]

You're so awesome! Great ideas! loved the temporary back splash and the pop of color over the wall paper! So smart!

[@deesaunders9407]

Any ideas for decorating cabinets? I remember seeing someone remove the doors and put curtains or something. Would love to hear or see what you could do

[@kalakai00]

Would you have any suggestions about ugly cabinets?

[@strangeduckling]

Melanie Brandow Maybe try contacting paper?

[@pathuff9511]

Love your decorating ideas. I have lived in my older home for 31 yrs. I believe I can use some of your ideas in “This old house.” It’s just my hubby & I now, but we have 3 adult daughters & 3 grandchildren coming & going throughout the week. I have limited time & money now that we’re retired so I’m really anxious to put your awesome ideas to work.

[@SilentMelody86]

Just found your videos and I am loving them! I'm moving into a smallish apartment and absolutely hate white walls as well so this removable wallpaper might be a great idea. :) I also like that you use a lot of ikea products. They have amazing stuff and I could seriously spend all day in that store.

[@Nicole-mb2mk]

O...M...G. You, Miss, are a genius. Thank you so much for this video--it's a godsend. I didn't even know half of this stuff was possible. Thanks a ton!!!

[@DinaEspinocilla]

I like to see more Isabel! Home engineer! You are awesome and you have a lot of ideas! Love it!

[@ieshiaaa]

These are some REALLY good ideas. I'm definitely going to use your video as reference for my kitchen when I finally move! Thanks a bunch!

[@berniceg.8863]

I love all your decorating ideas.

[@angeldeamor3497]

Muchas gracias por este video. Me ayudó muchísimo con una idea para resolver un problema en la decoración de mi casa.

[@eve2099]

I love ❤️ that small kitchen 👌

[@Wheeks]

I always like your videos!

[@stargazer1359]

your ideas are so unique

[@balderdashery1]

Great ideas! Thank you. I have missed your videos too!

[@yanghyoni77]

Could you show us how to install a light fixture in the living room without making big holes? :)

[@Linguaphilionna]

You are a true genius! I'm in awe!

[@taylorerickson8141]

Hi Isabel, thanks so much for sharing your videos with us, they are all amazing! I'm not quite clear on how you secured the 'backsplash' (fabric on cardboard with glass covering) to the wall, could you maybe elaborate on that please, or if somebody else knows how she did it please chime in. Thanks!

[@emilyshmelimy]

it isn't secured to the wall. it's sitting on the little bit of space behind the cook top and being held against the wall because it's in the gap between the vent hood and the wall.

[@goodsamaritanskitchen5165]

This is great! I'm renting (always have) and this video gave me a good option on painting my walls ...or not, I should say ;) ... why I never thought of this? I just don't know. Thanks for sharing!

[@rumpanuthabetha]

Your ideas are truly brilliant! Please could you share with me the name of the ikea light you have used above your counter? Would it work inside a wine glass / liquor cabinet? The wine glasses hang upside down from the ceiling. I feel the addition of lights will make it much prettier. The cabinet width is about 2 feet.