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[@taikaponi]

You probably can't switch the sides of sink and stove because of piping etc, but if you'll open the wall, I would invest in a nice, sleak and minimal stovetop and oven that gets installed in the cabinets. They're not usually that much more expensive than those big, chunky kind of stoves that the apartment now has and the nicer look will definitely pay it's worth back :)

[@alishba922]

i totally agree that would really open up the spaace

[@serenakoleno9338]

If you are not much of a cook, you don't even need to have any there. Just buy an portable induction burner you can put away when not in use, and be sure to have a 30 or 36 inch cabinet where a stove might be for a future buyer to switch out. Many European kitchens have an all-in- one washer/dryer under the kitchen counter. That would give you more counter space if you removed laundry closet. But you could just put it in the dinky shower instead. Love the walls of windows. Definitely add lots of plants. Fig and umbrella trees, and pots of hanging vines would be great. I would add a wall hung electric fireplace over heater unit with built in bookshelves around it, and a chunky mantle above. The mantle will block heat. Although heaters usually blow out into the room, not rise straight up, unless a wood burner. Could install tv over mantle with a cover or frame around it. Hammock in front of windows, or swing chairs. Definitely not a fan of carpet, yuck. Have area rugs for softness. Cork tile is warm, cushiony and antimicrobial as well as environmentally good. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Congratulations.

[@taikaponi]

@@serenakoleno9338 Good thoughts and options about the kitchen, but with condos I would also consider resale value, even if you had no plans to move out in a long time. Also as someone who isn't much of a cook, I would definitely suggest having a good basic kitchen with proper setup because that helps me cook at least a little more! If I only had a portable burner, I'd never cook because they don't usually fit more than one or two little pans, which makes it harder to cook for friends, or if you like to meal prep and cook for days in advance, it's a hassle.

[@slena]

you can switch the sides, happens all the time with gut renovations but it's gonna be expensive because of extra plumbing and electricity, def not something you can diy without experience

[@chutneysmith6469]

@@slena Would have to be approved by the HOA Board as those pipes service everyone above and below her. Would have to be some kind of work around. Condos function much differently than standalone homes or even townhomes. Many more reno restrictions.

[@beatriceluciano1827]

Hardwood floors with rugs is the move!! You can change them out to match any aesthetic and I think it looks cleaner and more modern! (ps carpet can also trigger dust allergies sooo)

[@khalilahd.]

Agreed! Love the vibes

[@ellat333]

Exactly my thought

[@carla-andreeadumitrov9939]

The only downside of hardwood floors, is that it costs more to install. I would say to go for lament floor.

[@bellastang7861]

Yup, exactly what I was thinking!

[@ayanam2162]

@@khalilahd. bruh I see you everywhere 👀

[@phoebeex]

i think you should knock down the wall in the kitchen so that it'll seem spacious! for the flooring, I personally think you should do hardwood just because it's easier to clean and looks neat- if you want cozy vibes add some rugs. you should keep the sliding mirror in the big bedroom, and renovate the bathrooms. I'm so excited to see what you do with your condo!!

[@chutneysmith6469]

Most likely wouldn't be approved as it's probably load bearing.

[@toyshazzb3419]

This is such a big step in your life and we are so proud of you!!!

[@JENerationDIY]

😭😭 thank u so much!!

[@khalilahd.]

Couldn’t agree more! So proud

[@emilyylf]

Omg it’s gorgeous! If I was you I would 100% knock down the wall separating the kitchen and living room to let in more light and those gorgeous views! You could even move the oven and make the other side of it a breakfast bar but maybe that’s a bit to drastic 😅 anyway have fun renovating I bet it will look great! :)

[@pamda0382]

Definitely hardwood floors (with some cozy rugs ofcourse!). Have you thought about maybe making the guest bedroom your office? With lots of plants a large desk and then a couch that can also be turned into a bed or is just big enough to sleep on in general when you have guests over?

[@sk8tergrl982]

i am officially so invested in this condo glow up journey! can't wait to see what you do with the place and congrats! big boss move to own a condo in dt vancouver! :O

[@kathynguyen6409]

Life goals to purchase a house/condo in your 20"s!!! I am so proud of you, Jen

[@ConstanceZeng]

Your condo is amazing! I bet after a few weeks it’ll look way more gorgeous because of your creativity!

[@khalilahd.]

Right? I love it!

[@procrastimania]

Couple of thoughts! Try to blur your window view in the videos because it’s very easy to determine what building you live in. As a single gal safety thing please be mindful and careful of this! With respect to the Reno’s look into small space living solutions. You might want to keep that storage room/corner where things go to die as a pantry/closed storage. Small spaces look cluttered very easily so closed storage keeps things looking clean and minimal. Also think about air conditioning solutions for the summer. I’ve lived downtown in those older buildings with giant windows and if you don’t have an AC unit you will be cooked alive inside. Considering how we had the heat dome last summer it’s a worthy investment. Think about creature comforts first and fit design aesthetic into it afterwards, something may look nice but if it’s not functional as well it’s likely to cause more regrets down the line. Good luck with your reno!

[@erin9868]

Whatever you do, do not take out the limited storage you have. Everyone always says "it will open it up the room", but if youre constantly tripping over your vacuum or whatever bc you no good place to put it, your home will feel too small. Even a 2k sqft house will feel too small if you can't store any tools or christmas decorations or winter coats or a mop bucket. With good, organized storage, 600sqft can feel spacious.

[@Gutsyoo]

It’s so cute how your mom is filming it makes it more comfortable or vogue if that makes sense lol! congrats!! 😊

[@SamiLoft]

can't wait to see every DIY renovation videos!!

[@nija2106]

YES BEEN WAITING FOR THIS CONGRATULATIONS LOVE! SO PROUD ! I CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU DECORATE IT!!! 💛💕

[@mariecookwatene]

I think for the kitchen you should knock the top half of the wall down and build a small breakfast bar type thing and have stools to sit on. I do LOVE carpet but Hard wood floors are easier to clean but can get scratched. As long as you have a carpet cleaner you should be fine with carpet. But if you didn't want to have carpet you could do wood with rugs to match your aesthetic. And that room with the big window (small bedroom) could be your study/work space for any instruments, and if you continue with your music you could record in there. :D Soo Proud of you Jen. Can't wait to follow your reno ideas. Whatever you deside will be AMAZING.

[@whatdeyadoes]

As someone who struggles with allergies 🤧 I removed the carpet in my room and put hardwood floors. Best decision of my life. Plus I have a pup 🐶 so it works better for the both of us. Idk if maybe one day you plan on getting pets or have any but hard wood is definitely a great choice in my opinion

[@kayleeparker8546]

this is so exciting for you!! i’m glad we get to watch the progression of it and all your adulting! i was wondering- would u want to turn the death closet into the laundry space? then you can have a pantry in the kitchen and still keep the entry closet. just a thought! but i’m so happy for you and congrats on being a homeowner!!!!

[@mushy213]

I love your mom filming!!!

[@Funniestestboy]

For the living room an idea would be to not be the couch against the wall and put it in the centre facing the window then a coffe table I front facing the window x

[@mirabellegoldapfel6256]

Marble as a kitchen counter is very pretty but unless there is some kind of plastic coating it is an actual sponge for EVERYTHING. Every single stain. Very high maintenance material, a granite or quartz come in loads of colour and you could use it as a paint palette.

[@_Krazy.Kayla_]

As some who lives busing, well, skytrain distance from that general area, I know the insane pricing and am extra proud! My broke butt could never- goals!! It's crazy to see a KZbinr I watch so often live so close, makes me wonder if I passed you by at some point 🤯

[@ahsenozbal7454]

Omg im so happy for you!! Love your home 👌love your vids💓xx

[@imogenemery3085]

Yesss independent queennn 🥰🥰the storage closet next to the dining area could be another option place to put you washer and dryer. I just think the front cupboard is get space as it’s right when you walk in but the one with the door you can close make it less obvious but it’s a good amount of space :)

[@bostonbound2323]

Keep that storage room, or at least part of it. You will need it eventually to keep as an extra pantry since your kitchen is small and just to hide things that you don't want to keep visible.

[@Bealoisbee]

so proud of you jen!! youve come from redoing your dorm room, to owning property and designing it!!

[@nusaibasvlogs]

We love you jenn💜💜💜💜

[@tomer5182]

im sure thet you will make this condo so much better than how it's looks right now! im so excited to see you doing a condo makeover!!!❤️😍

[@sandp.7472]

I am an interior designer here in the US. When working in condos, everything you do requires reviews/ permission by the HOA as well as permits. Because of this, there can be many unexpected costs and things can take much longer. Wood floors for example require soundproofing. Plumbing usually cannot be relocated. Walls cannot moved as many are structural. Even getting rid of what you remove can be a huge hassle in terms of landfill rules. You can even be charged fines by the HOA if you dont do things by the book. I suggest making sure what you plan to do is all allowed, even something you may think is simple. Hopefully it is easier there than here and you seem to know what you are doing. Best of luck.

[@boomshakalakaaaboomshaka]

It may not of been the one you were hoping for, but it is still well deserved and beautiful, this condo is soon to be completely JENeffied!

[@graysee9500]

i love the condo! I feel like you should knock out the wall and connect the kitchen to living room maybe put like an island there. change the countertops in the kitchen and maybe change the tiles in the guest room to carpet. excited to see you decorate ur condo!! 🫶

[@antitusia7195]

hardwood floors are so pretty!! and easy to clean! you can still have fuzzy rugs in any colour and shape, the only limit is your imagination! good luck on this amazing journey 💖

[@nazikanazika4510]

Get rid of the carpet floors. You can install underfloor heaters and choose your own carpets matching the design of the room or your mood. Plus, the carpet retains so much dust and you will have to buy a powerful vacuum for it. The hardwood is way easier to clean and it lasts longer.

[@marysoccer41]

This is gonna be such an important chapter in your life! I’m so excited for you!

[@abbyrichter7231]

I would suggest to replace the tiles in the guest bedroom with hard wood floors and then add a rug on top! That way you get both, and a bonus is the hard wood i feel is timeless and the rugs you can replace with different styles in case you decide to switch it up! I hope this helps!

[@louiseleilei]

Thinking about how you'll renovate stuff in the house is so exciting! I bet you can't sleep well at night imagining how to make the house look good! lol

[@ARMYBTS-jt2tu]

The beginning of the video when you opened the door was like the 73q by vogue BUT SO EXCITED to see what you are gonna do with your condo

[@leannayovanov4490]

Also I say use the den as a closet and office, put the desk in there and all your supplies, then take out the closet in your bedroom to make the master bathroom bigger

[@theeditaesthetic]

omg i can already see u thriving in this condo :') we're all so excited for u + ur future jen!

[@lenap9667]

It’s so funny to hear Americans call a 30 year old building old! Very excited to see how you renovate the place and I actually think I like the green windows, they’re unique :) Edit: I obviously know that any kind of building needs updates every once in a while. I just meant that where I’m from most houses are at least 50 years old and many are even older (built in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s) which is why it was funny to hear!

[@taikaponi]

I'm not even from near US but I think 30 years is a long age already for buildings, and especially appliances, floors, everything! Things wear out in that time even when taken care of properly. Also science and tech has come a long way since even 20 years ago, so it's good to update if it means you can become more energy efficient and environment friendly :)

[@littleripper312]

In Vancouver it's a big deal because the older the building the less earthquake safe it will probably be as the standards have increased over the decades. We are expecting large earthquakes most likely level 7 but also at some point a megashake. I wouldn't want to be in an older building for a 6-7 here to be honest. Also in older buildings you have old electrical, plumbing, air ducts, windows and elevators that might need renos which may come out of your pocket instead of the maintenance fund.

[@khalilahd.]

Couldn’t agree more

[@lilbits5025]

Most of the houses in the US that I’ve experienced are much much older than 30 years… in FL and OH anyway

[@beauuby]

My house I live in was built in 1968, and it’s still in really good condition and looks up to time of the world!

[@aclapp4891]

hardwood floors 100%, better for resale and cleaning and you can buy rugs

[@JENerationDIY]

Agree!!

[@claudiaribeiro4402]

I feel like this apartment would really compliment: - a mixture of white and wooden panels to create a division in an open plan; otherwise it can be confusing to the eye if the rooms are all white - simple furniture because the wood adds a lot of texture to the room - if you want colours like yellow/green/pink etc in the rooms then add these colours through decorations such as plants and coloured pillows - FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (if you are like me and change your mind a lot lol) painting the walls bright colours has the risk of becoming distasteful after a while AND it is much longer process repainting walls when you can just change the colour through something simple like plants/pillows/rugs etc... - some yt videos with the vibe i was tryna explain: 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/rGmXeXSCpK54d7M 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJysoH-Qp6idd7M 3. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5Sqp4qDfbefl80 4. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eYHRlImCqtVgnJo

[@elliezorn6066]

Oh my gosh congrats Jen! You definitely have to make a series of you renovating your condo! 💕

[@jen6108]

Hell ya! ✨

[@Seiferboi]

I wish I had kitchen cabinets like those! If I did, they'd be neon orange!

[@ariana2308]

white wallls are a mustttt!!!

[@maryelizabethschultz1052]

Congrats on the new condo! I am SO excited for you! Love your content!

[@gracekim9244]

you can make the storage closet into a sound booth/ studio!!

[@beatricejart]

This makes me so excited. Renovations just make me so energetic and I cannot wait to see what you do with it.

[@minhchaucao9679]

You should do hardwood flooring throughout because it’s more hygienic, easier to clean, and always looks more neat. 🥰🥰

[@AngelaTehaha]

the way my first thought was that you wore shoes inside and then u addressed it at the end 🤣

[@wonjuii]

was waiting for this! this condo is beautiful, and once you renovate and decorate it your way, it gon' look WONDERFUL! you should remove the wall of the kitchen to make it look spacious. and in my opinion, hardwood floors are the way to go; much neat and easy to clean. hope you have a fun time decorating the condo!

[@isabellahernandez130]

hard wood all the way. you can get a separate cute rug which can match the aesthetic of the room depending on what you would want :)

[@lauren4475]

Hopefully you get to stay and renovate this place for more than a month😂this time there are a lot of possibilities for this beautiful condo! Can’t wait for the house Reno videos!!!!❤️

[@angelcake13]

i got this on recommended but i can't wait for the new changes!!

[@503soccer]

Love the layout of this!!

[@umiverse5044]

Jen you better not mess this up dude😃😂😚,I love your cribe

[@ahlemmine7142]

Close the door of the storge room and open it in the guest room to have a walking closet you gone need it and defntely an open kitchen and good luck

[@bdd9151]

Congratulations!! And knowing how expensive it is in Van rn. Im sure you paid an ungodly amount, but I’m excited to see the fruits of your labour and when you show your creativity in this new home!!!

[@teleguppys]

i saw on Pinterest diy yarn headboards & lampshades which seem up your alley! maybe you can give it a try!

[@khalilahd.]

I absolutely love the potential this condo has! It fits you so well and I just know you’re creativity is going to make this an amazing living space 💛

[@noramoufid5597]

Forever love uuuuuuu and can’t wait to see what u do with ur new condooooo so proud of u girllllllll❤❤

[@lucycowie7245]

SO many possibilities! great vid, can't wait to see what u do with it

[@samie1915]

Congratulations to you jen i feel so happy for you. I love you so much

[@courtneyelizabeth1297]

Oml I’m so excited to see what you do with the place I see a lot of potential in it and you inspire me so much especially since I love interior design/ decorating and diYing stuff and I’m still in highschool lol soooo I’m super excited and proud of you!!! Can’t wait to see what you do

[@kathrinelund1332]

I would close the door to the storage room from the diningroom and open up from the guestroom insted to make a small walk in closet.

[@omnivor400]

i like the guest bedroom more than the main bedroom

[@joannachoi1513]

girl, you need a PIANO for all the songs you make (in the future) and fairylights would match the aesthetic for the beanbags. :) Cute home!

[@emelette1515]

I was thinking you should put a round coffee table at the main window then two lounge chairs on either side facing outside the window

[@Hall_Meli]

So many questions for you, especially since I'm not familiar with condos. 1) Are you sure you can move walls? Seemed like quite a few had sprinkler systems in them and you'd think that would include more water piping that your average home. 2) Are you going to keep the carpet? Personally, carpet is a detriment to my mold allergies so I'm never a huge fan, but it does provide warmth in the winter & sound dampening properties. 3) Does your building have a large freight elevator? I'm curious how you'd get materials & appliances out when you change them. 4) I know you mentioned possibly having a roommate in the future - ever thought of turning the solarium into an office in the meantime? When I had roommates, I had my desk in my room and I spent an ungodly amount of time in my room - between using my desk & sleeping, etc. You might end up spending all day in one room which isn't really healthy, mentally. 5) Are you allowed to rewire/move ceiling lights? (Even through an electrician) I'm curious what you'd choose for new pieces.

[@elizabethlemonadebubble1138]

Ahhhh! I love your new home! You're such a girl boss!!!! Suggestion: Over the heater vent in the living room you could do a feature wall similar to the one in you brothers room or maybe put a fake fireplace or mural!

[@auriz1696]

Personally I think carpet is the worst. If you spill milk or a drink, for example, you have to clean it several times with plenty of water and soap. And besides, I don't find it beautiful 😆 for that put a very beautiful parquet floor which gives cachet like a herringbone parquet or a beautiful tiled floor. It's much cleaner and much more beautiful.Especially if you plan to sell your apartment one day. Nobody wants somebody else's carpet. In fact with a parquet floor you can simply put beautiful carpets it's great in a decoration 😁! Otherwise you found a beautiful apartment, I'm happy for you and I can't wait to see the content!

[@izzycate]

I have an idea u don’t have to do it but what if u took away the wall in between the kitchen and the living room? Maybe still put like a frame or something to give it like a bit of separation,but it would really open up the kitchen and let more light in, and the kitchen wouldn’t feel as cramped. :)

[@carmelio1.2.3]

This is so cool and I’m so proud of you and WHIEBEIWBDOE so happy for you and I wish you all the happiness for this new condo! :)

[@SanteezArmy]

I havent been on your channel for over a year (barely any YT in fact), but coming back to see ur progression is astounding! I've been following you for about 7 years now and I'm soo proud of how far you've come! You deserve this and everything more. Can't wait to see the renovation vlogs

[@carmengomez9935]

The place looks great Jennifer, congratulations!!

[@princesszoey1617]

Love it!!!

[@chutneysmith6469]

Lots of restrictions for an HOA-controlled condo community. I assume you submitted "plans" to the HOA Board before buying to get a feel of whether any renovations would be approved. HOA Boards are notorious for denying reno requests - especially in a condo. Probably can't switch stove, etc. as the water pipes, etc. run through all condos. Probably can't blow out the wall as it's probably structural in nature. Hope you understood these probable limitations prior to buying. Also, the special assessment will probably "expand" as the community project gets underway. I'd always be incredibly leery of any purchase with a special assessment attached. Adds so much cost to the condo. Hope you received a corresponding price reduction....Also, HOA may prohibit hardwood floors as carpets tend to insulate noise better. Read your HOA's governing docs and understand every hoop you must jump through.

[@acrooktoacastle]

I would honestly be careful of all the renovations . Look at the comp in your area. You may not see a return on some of your ideas. I bought a condo and quickly realized that. Did super nice upgrades with the layout and I gained 50,000 in equity in a short time. Otherwise I got a quote for 70k for the renovations (including my DIYs I was gonna do) and would’ve been capped due to my neighbors.

[@staceyhynes4008]

If you don’t have a storage unit in the building you want to keep that room. I didn’t see much closet in the unit and you be surprised how much you will be missing storage when you don’t have it. Get rid of the carpet and get vinyl . Vinyl is great for condos in case there is a leak Yiu won’t have to replace the floor. Just use cute rugs to warm up the place.

[@amina.surf.slaying]

I think the room you are saying as “room 2” should be a study room, Pinterest inspired. Basically I’m saying that maybe 🤔 you can add a study table in the middle, a cute chair, and the amazing view will come in my mind it looks perfect! Anyway congrats on being the new home/ condo owner :D

[@denejadavisTheBest]

If you are able to move the laundry machine you could do an L shaped kitchen instead and knock down the wall completely

[@ardengrey7]

she said "cooking for the husband" then said I'm kidding I cant cook- but she can get a hubby loll

[@hellfaeries]

You should ask Emily Rayna to design one of your rooms! She’s on tiktok ☺️

[@khristianrachelle2941]

I literally thought the shoe thing when the video started. I always wonder where people fit a shoe rack in little entrances like that, especially if you move the washer/dryer in that closet.

[@m.m8555]

The room that is next to the guest room can be a closet because you are also a fashion queen.

[@JENerationDIY]

Oohhh good idea

[@c.richardson2157]

have been waiting😭♥️♥️ i love your videos

[@jessbowen7612]

You should knock down the storage closet wall and put your laundry stuff there

[@johanna5465]

Omg it's litteraly my dream appartment ! What is the name of the city ?

[@LeBlancCat]

Love it!

[@ardengrey7]

Also how are you gonna renovate the floors without bothering the other people?

[@hebaelfatihi9220]

Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈

[@marccolomayt82094]

Congratulations & I'm happy for you Jen!!! 😍💖💖

[@jadehunt8660]

Ahh! That tiled section would be so cute for plants!! Loving the condo! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!

[@rosiekim6512]

Tbh I think what you should do for the room near the storage is actually change the flooring since it is hard to clean, put a chair, a nice cute clear table, art like pictures on the wall. There you go a nice sit-down coffee room just do stuff in there like it's so cute since there are windows and when it rain sit will be gorgeous.

[@nesisbest]

HIII you should have a color theme for your condo. for example, oranges, yellows yk the warms tones and add like little elements like suns and decor that will compliment the colors. or you could go more blues and greens yk cool tones and at a lot of fake plants…or real plants whatever floats your boat. and i also do think you should put a screen projector in the living room because at night it would be very movie esc because you will have the view of the city with having popcorn and watching a movie. if your read this THANKS 💗. ps i love your videos 😍💗💗

[@chloebzowski8483]

you should knock out the fridge wall in the kitchen and you can build an island with the sink built into it! also a cool thing you could do is the top cabinets white and the bottom a colour!❤

[@jenkane8070]

Congratulations, can't wait for the coming reno videos, I'm so excited for you xx

[@astridmaggie294]

I think hard wood floors would look amazing and be A LOT easier to clean😁

[@Xan13346]

I’m so excited for the renovation videos!

[@jadesjourneytomcgill]

Wood for sure! It’ll look really good and you can always put big carpets for than comfy vibe

[@lillykixup5974]

windows do block Vitamin "C" (D) lol