Kitchen Renovation Mistakes I Can’t Stand (How To Fix Them)

In this video I'm sharing my top kitchen design ideas that will make a beautiful space that truly works for you! Get a luxury look without breaking the bank and get a space you love!
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Welcome to the channel, I'm Garrett! I am formally educated with a degree in interior design. My husband and I are also real estate investors. Our videos cover many styles (not just my own), and everything from ultra luxury to the budget friendly design. We want you to have a good time watching our videos while learning a great deal of useful, and practical information.
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[@palesasepanya241]

Great and informative as always. Thank you for this.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Palesa! I’m so glad you are enjoying our videos😀😀😀

[@debbyalder4089]

Dear Garrett, I really appreciate how you incorporate so naturally (as we should), “ageing in place”! So thank you from all of we therapists out here who work to keep people in their homes for as long as possible! Regards Deb x

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are absolutely welcome!

[@amberotton6194]

Love how you always put function first, which feels rare in the world of design. Your videos are always so rich in explaining your ideas which is so helpful!!!! Glad you posted this. Im about to move into a new build with a short blocky very contemporary style kitchen, and I'm quite traditional meets modern organic so it was useful to find some tips I can employ to spice the kitchen up before we can afford to get a new one!!

[@elizabethallen4353]

I love young Garrett talking about "aging in place." Very sweet! I'm right in there. ;-)

[@MrTargetone]

Drawers...Yes, Yes, Yes! Drawers in the kitchen are game changers. Love, love, love!

[@pumibel1720]

Ohh man that GAP. I am the one who has to clean that, and I am so glad my mom allowed me to clean off all of the baskets and random décor she had put up there and remove the a railing she had glued along the top of the upper cabinets. It wasn't ugly, but the dust was unreal and making us miserable. Since I have night myopia I have to have extra lighting everywhere. I put motion sensor lights along the hallway into the bathroom and in all of our cabinets and closets. Every time you open a door in my house a light comes on. My mom laughs, but it makes a huge difference at night and during overcast days. I used to have frequent tumbles with lamps and furniture before I went nuts with the magnetized and stick on puck lights. I also left lamps on, and that would drive my mom crazy. Now I can safely walk through the house at night without fumbling around for switches and turning on overhead lights. Mom prefers a cave, lol.

[@lindatisue733]

Love the idea of crown molding. Got a condo, and I really miss nice baseboards and trim I had in cheap old rentals. Hate open shelves. Everything gets dusty, or worse when flies squat on the dishes yuck!

[@CC-kk8yh]

Yes! I love these tips. If you can splurge on one thing, make it the appliances, especially the ones you use every day.

[@cvonsutphen]

I had never thought about putting glass and dishware in drawers until I watched some tiny house videos. The drawer option really is a game changer for space saving organization. I have a wall oven and will definitely be getting a french door version when it's time to replace it. My microwave is stashed in a cabinet, I hate seeing them on counters.

[@erikabraga100]

I have a stainless steel farmhouse sink and there’s not a single person that walks into my kitchen and doesn’t absolutely love it

[@GarrettLeChic]

I bet you do! A lot of people love them and request those sinks especially when they design or renovate a kitchen. They make them in different styles, colors and materials which is nice too. Thanks for watching and subscribing!😀😀😀

[@erikabraga100]

@@GarrettLeChic I love your videos ! Like I commented before in another video, I even adopted the phrase “that’s not the vibe” from you ! You rock, keep the good videos coming and we’ll always watch ❤️

[@Cloudburst2000]

I realize that I am late to the game here, but microwaves over the range can be dangerous too. I had a friend who was getting something from the microwave and spilled it. Since it was above her head, she spilled the hot soup all down her front and scalded herself pretty good. Luckily, the soup didn't hit her face as I don't know what super hot soup would do to the eyes. She refused to use that microwave again after that and bought one for the countertop.

[@velmajacobs933]

I like my microwave above my stove

[@idahardy4052]

We recently finished building the “kitchen house” so I watched this really helpful video with some trepidation knowing that we’re not going to undo anything already done. So I was pleasantly surprised to see that we had done nearly everything you advised here. Our microwave is in a drawer, the heavy duty mixer pops up from a built in spring inside a cabinet, and we have a kind of pull out around the corner in the corner cabinet. Nearly everything else in the lower cabinets are drawers, and the only one that isn’t, I wish was. So I think we’ll retrofit a sliding shelf pull out. I really enjoyed this video, thank you.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

[@leahrn78]

We just did a kitchen renovation and I love the custom drawers under the base cabinets for storing all my baking pans. It's something sort of hidden, but creates a ton of extra storage for those rarely used items in my kitchen!

[@marian1633]

Love your ideas even though my kitchen is tucked away somewhere far in my house, dont like cooking, dont like to be in my kitchen, love laying on the sofa watching tv when i m not out hiking or cycling

[@jocelynbrown20]

Thanks for your wisdom again!

[@crushynn90]

LOVE the farmhouse sink.

[@kellihafer3631]

Thank you for addressing the microwave! I always see remodels and I think, “where did the microwave go?!” I use mine a lot, but you gave great options!

[@kirandeepbhandal3612]

great way to explain.

[@coolpersonlolollloll3540]

Love all the tips!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!😀😀😀

[@zenaidaroxas70]

Great video! I will be dismantling my whole kitchen and will use your tips ! Thanks, appreciate the effort you put in your content .

[@jenniferm5393]

Thanks for the great tips.

[@donnabednarczyk786]

This is your best video yet. Your delivery is getting more polished and flows well. Been here since the beginning. Keep up the good work!

[@DanielleTheDomesticScientist]

I love the styling in the table behind you 🥰😍🥰

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!😀😀😀

[@mermaidswhimsy8601]

This was a very fun video. I really liked that French door oven. Wow. We just got our second home and it's a big beautiful place, 3000 sq. feet to decorate! Yay! I am getting so many great ideas from you. Thank you so much!

[@dharma6481]

Your observation about spending on appliances is totally correct. When we bought our house 2 years ago I was completely impressed by the appliances. I thought “they spent 40k on these appliances, this must be a quality kitchen!” I have since discovered that while the appliances are high end (wolf and subzero) the cabinets are builder basic and falling apart (only 7 years old!) I’m planning total redesign for next year (but reusing the appliances!) I originally thought I could fix the issues (20+ foot work triangle, dimensional tile back splash and cheap granite counters while keeping most cabinets, But those cabinets are disintegrating. Blinded by the appliances!

[@CB-iu5zc]

Thank you so much! So timely, I’m doing preliminary plans for kitchen remodel and sweating everything!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!😃😀😃

[@DanielleTheDomesticScientist]

I can't wait to get my recessed lighting installed 😁😄😁😄

[@missjenny1953]

Just doing a new kitchen. Spent the day pleading with the store to swap my new fridge and dishwasher. They were wonderful.

[@sarahrosen4985]

In my country, a built in oven is the standard and the microwave over the oven with either a door hiding the microwave or a custom cutout front so you don’t see empty space around the microwave on the shelf is the standard. Hate seeing the microwave on the countertop in the US. Also, because built in ovens are a standard size across Europe, so are the cabinets for ovens. This makes it really east to customize your oven height.

[@sarahrosen4985]

@@Telcomvic Ah, then you can enjoy the beauty of standardization and customization and put your microwave under your oven and your oven more waist/chest height rather than hip height. Or your built-in lower down more like a conventional oven/stove combo. ;-)

[@stormwright8300]

@@sarahrosen4985 See, I am 5'-2 so I can't put it over the range which doesn't actually help anyone as microwave vents are never as strong so they don't get rid of grime. But bending hurts my back and lifting hot things up makes me more likely to spill. For me, I'd rather it was on or just above a counter but hidden in a pantry/appliance garage or something. And most wall ovens I've seen, at least the double ones which I like, are 33 inches high as a standard so they still have some wiggle room

[@chauncypeters3394]

Thanks for such good tips. I'm doing all lower drawers in my kitchen and so excited about all the storage options.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Thanks for watching and subscribing. 😀😀😀

[@jaycole2109]

I appreciate this video as I embark on a renovation of my small galley kitchen!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad it was helpful!Thanks for watching and subscribing.:)

[@francescampbell4731]

Just came across your channel and can't tell you how happy I am that I did! My husband and I are expanding and gutting our vacation home to be our retirement home. It's a lovely home that sits on 4 acres of land in Pennsylvania. In our kitchen I have a problem because our contractor, who I finally fired, didn't listen to our desires and did what he wanted. Since we live over two hours away in NJ we were unable to prevent these unwanted changes until it was too late, they were installed. Like using Anderson windows instead of Pella. My husband is a retired glazier and hates Anderson windows, but we now have Anderson. Then where I wanted three windows over the sink that are crank outs, he put 4 swallowing up 8 feet of wall space. Sorry I am rattling on and on, but I did tell you I was happy to have found your channel. One last point, we wanted a 48 inch electric range with a glass top for ease of cleaning. We've had two such stoves but in the normal 30 inch style, and absolutely love how easy it is to clean the tops. I found one company, Ilve, who makes a 40 inch glass top so we're most likely going with that. In our area of Pennsylvania, the only choice for stoves is propane or electric anyway. Thanks for all the great tips. I will be following along because we're doing two bathrooms, one is a nightmare because our builder made it 18 feet long by 8 feet wide and heavy loaded one side with the toilet, tub, closet and washer/dryer while the other wall only has the double vanity. I am going to seek a designer to help me navigate that room because I hate it being loaded on one side! Looking forward to binge watching your videos for help with our home.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Welcome to the channel Frances! I'm so happy you are part of our very value subscriber family. Please enjoy the videos. Much more to come. :)

[@aprilfrenchdesign]

I 👏🏾 am 👏🏾 here 👏🏾 for 👏🏾 this 👏🏾 come through! Yes, base cabinet drawers!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yas! I love the drawers! They are always so much more convenient!

[@gutterpeach3145]

Under-cabinet lighting is a must. Working under the shadow of cabinets. It was the first thing we added to our new home. Really - how can you work in the dark? Ours is not the most beautiful as it’s wired and plugs into an outlet but it serves its purpose.

[@verakaraqi2999]

Thank you for so many decorating ideas.

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome! Thanks so much for supporting our channel by subscribing Vera!

[@kaydavis6943]

Great info! I’m remodeling an old kitchen & your advice is so valuable. Thank you Garrett!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@crystalfolse3208]

Good info thanks😊

[@sallyandbillmiller3388]

Timely, we are currently in the planning stage for a complete redo of our small kitchen, thank you for your ideas.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!😀😀😀

[@georgina3358]

Great video, and full of information ideas and tips. In fact, it's got so much information in it i'm going to have to watch it again

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching and subscribing! So glad you are enjoying our content. 😀😀😀

[@fatimao9988]

Another great video! ❤️👍

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!😊😊😊

[@lynnevitorio5505]

Again, thank you so much for your very informative information, I always enjoy your presentations

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome!

[@cherylzittle3765]

I don't like gaps either!! I totally agree.

[@rachaelbruesch6306]

I always feel like I'm sitting in on a design session. Love this format and feel like I should be taking notes. Totally love the vibe of Garrett & his husband's home..goals!💕

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for the lovely comment!😀😀😀

[@rachaelbruesch6306]

@@GarrettLeChic You're welcome 🙂

[@cjmac2766]

Love your taste and tips, Garrett. I redid my kitchen and put all drawers in the lower cabinets. I'm disabled, so I really needed this, and I LOVE the look and convenience!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! I’m glad you are enjoying our videos. We appreciate you watching and subscribing to our channel. 😀😀😀

[@her4781]

Another great video. I agree with you about the microwave.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!😀😀😀

[@reginaanderson9379]

Very informative!

[@nailguncrouch1017]

Note to self get new hardware for bottom cabinets. Love the idea of mixing metals.

[@tishratcliff9601]

The best thing I’ve done in my kitchen was to add a task light over the sink. It’s made prepping food and cleaning so much easier. And my favorite addition is my touch faucet. Sometimes I turn it on and off just for the fun of it, lol.

[@jacquelynedwards2183]

Thanks for this video. I'm about to get new cabinetry in my kitchen and I'm going to take your advice and get as many drawers as possible. After watching I also decided to go for my dream Oven hood that's tall and sexy, instead of a microwave over the stove. THANKS ❣❣❣

[@vickiecoles8214]

I want to redo my kitchen so bad! But new floors are first. I have a smallish condo and my kitchen has no windows. 😞. My sink faces my dining area and the dumbest thing they did was not placing lights above the sink. Drives me crazy! But you have really pulled together the ideas spinning around in my head and gave me a solid direction. Thank you Garrett! 💖

[@pricedesign8805]

Another helpful video!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!😀😀😀

[@signespencer6887]

Base cabinets- i added heavy duty wire drawers to my base cabinets- have had them for several years and I love the, they take a LOT of weight, stay organized easily and stay clean- because any dust or crumbs fall through to the floor and are swept up.

[@avandoren1]

Where did you find your heavy duty wire drawers?

[@signespencer6887]

@@avandoren1 Amazon. Rev-a-shelf brand. Also available directly or a Lowe’s or Home Depot

[@teresahalliday3680]

Love this video! We redid our small kitchen. We have white upper cabinets. (I hate open shelving). And our base cabinets are black mostly drawers. Our dishwasher had a cabinet front. Our cabinets go up to the ceiling with crown molding. Love it. We have can lights and under cabinet lighting. I also have a lamp on my desk height work space. It adds color. We have white subway tile backsplash and white marble-like quartz. Our floor is hardwood matching the all rest of the house. Because our kitchen is small, we got a beautiful counter-depth stainless fridge which is built in and a stainless stove with a regular and a small oven all in one. Most of our kitchen is what you suggest with the exception of our stainless undermount sink. I do not like farmhouse sinks and we do have microwave-vent over the stove. Again, small kitchen. Love all of your videos!

[@carolnewman8590]

Thanks for sharing!!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome! Please take a moment to support the channel by subscribing if you haven’t already. I appreciate it Carol. 🐰🐰

[@signespencer6887]

I have corner cabinets with lazy susans. They have been problematic until I got sets of special wedge shaped baskets. Now it is excellent and organized. M

[@tinadendy2588]

Hi Garrett!!! Now I’m dreaming about a French door oven. I agree that taking your cabinets all the way up is more practical for storage and keeping dust under control most of the time. For our home, we decided to forego that feature and embrace the negative space because our open concept room has cabinets along two walls, which ran the risk of having the cabinets overtake the room. I also love mixing metals, and my favorite combination is polished nickel with brass because they are both warm and look amazing together. Thank you for another informative video!!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

You've also got those amazingly high ceilings so a bit of negative space is essential in your space!

[@christinafordhomedesignlif8847]

Function so important!! Great tips

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! You are so right. 😎😎😎

[@1Sparkmeister]

Truly one of the best videos on design that I've ever seen. You are so knowledgeable and comprehensive while giving great explanations regarding how to create a beautiful space. Thank you, Garrett!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Wow, thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@renatamitchell4437]

Thank you so much 🤗 great advice.

[@GarrettLeChic]

😊😊😊

[@NonNon-ku8ch]

What a great video! It is most informative and filled with practical ideas. I am in the middle of planning my new kitchen. You made me feel more confident about my decisions, such as more drawers, a farmhouse sink, a counter top oven, hanging lights over the island, etc. Thank you so much!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad it was helpful!Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing.

[@rosalara6840]

Thank you for your tips…love you

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for being a subscriber. We appreciate you!

[@alittlebitofthisandthatwit3143]

Hello 👋 you definitely can customize your base cabinet to fit an apron sink. I have a stainless steel apron sink and my husband customized our base cabinet to fit it. I have been looking for a vent to fit above the fridge but no luck finding one. I found a glass hutch cabinet door someone had put out and I brought it home and had my husband take the glass out and install it in my kitchen cabinet door by cut out the wood panel and replacing it with the glass it came out really nice and looks great. Great video the kitchens are always my favorite.

[@miriamluzio4172]

Dear Garret, today I discovered your page and I love it. Obviously I already subscribed and put the bell. Besides the excellent advice you give; I notice that perhaps you are also inadvertently giving a guide on how to dress with class. You have exquisite taste in dressing. Impeccable, both with the clothes and with the selection of delicate accessories and without excesses. I love the beautiful sweaters and the too-beautiful white shirts gleaming white. Have you thought about this topic for another video? I see that it is something that you know so much, innately. I am currently remodeling my kitchen and you comment about eliminating or at least hiding the hood, it is seems great to me. Thanks

[@GarrettLeChic]

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

[@Kringlelicious]

Looking into having our mcm metal cabinets replaced - I adore them but the rust...ugh! Thank you for this video. I think we're keeping the kitchen ceiling fan concept (I use it all the time!) and going to find a swankier one :), so happy we have lots and lots of options nowadays! :). Thank you for this video!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

My pleasure! 😁😁😁

[@collese]

Great ideas again! The vent over the fridge making you feel 'boursie'(?) - bwahahaha - love it!

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Thanks for being so generous with your knowledge, Garrett! My favorite kitchen upgrade so far is the contact paper I applied to the refrigerator. The refrigerator is a hulking black monstrosity but I don't want to upgrade it until I'm renovating the kitchen completely in a couple of years. Visually it completely dominated the small space. The contact paper is patterned with roses in the same robin's egg blue as my appliances and my electric kettle. I love it!

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome! Glad to be of help. 😊😊😊

[@karenhollywood3523]

❣️ Oh Darlin’! This has been one of my fave videos of yours ever. The irony is , I can’t cook, ( but my sister, sister -in law, son and super close friend can) …. love to decorate any room with personal and beautiful functi. luxurious moody style though. Currently completing new semi custom, and have had all those thoughts myself.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Karen! I’m glad you are enjoying the content. We really appreciate you being a subscriber. Happy Holidays! 🎄🎁🎄🎁

[@jimprjayp]

I have two refrigerators next to each other, total width 60”, one with a glass door. I love them and get compliments from everyone on them and they cost less than one single French door refrigerator. Thanks for all your advice. We are building and it’s so very helpful. You’re the tops.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I’m glad the video was of help! Thanks for subscribing to our channel.😀😀😀

[@robinstapelfeld8599]

I’m a new subscriber looking to update my kitchen and I’m watching ALL of your videos! You are packed full of amazing content. Thank you so much ❤

[@GarrettLeChic]

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

[@faridahatim9864]

Thank you so much no words to describe my emotions after seeing your video

[@GarrettLeChic]

My pleasure! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. 😊😊😊

[@lizhoward9754]

Yaaaayyyyyy for base drawers!! Yes! Yes! Yes! I made sure all my base cabinets were all drawers in the house we have just built. It is the only thing that makes sense to me. But ick to farmhouse sink. Too trendy. I know it has been popular for the last 15 plus years but I still can’t past the trendy thing

[@sunnygreenings4840]

So right on farmhouse sink in any style. Just a workhorse that makes sense. Kinda transcends trends for me.

[@DanielleTheDomesticScientist]

I agree kitchen appliances are key and very expensive. I'm getting my rangetop now (6 months delivery) and then I need to save up for the wall ovens next year. So expensive.

[@LorettaLJ]

I am remodeling my kitchen, so I paid careful attention to this video! I’m happy to say that many of your recommendations I’m planning to incorporate! As we are aging in place, I decided to get white appliances. I know that most folks like stainless steel, but I want my kitchen to have an old timey vibe…so no stainless steel! One thing, I got a copper farm sink that I’m really excited about! Thought I would mention it as copper is a choice these days! I also have shiny copper drawer pulls for the cabinets😊. I’m having fun putting my dream kitchen together. It’s a bit stressful too. I’m looking forward to its completion, which will be in October, 2021. Thanks again for your advice!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos. Thanks for watching and subscribing. 😀😀😀

[@k.lynngearing9770]

Appreciate fresh perspective re kitchen design appliances other.

[@GarrettLeChic]

So nice of you. Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing!

[@lauramiller6106]

Thank you. I had never really considered the benefits of an apron sink, increased sink area and lack of counter lip, before.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Please take a moment to support the channel by subscribing if you haven’t already. I appreciate it Laura. :)

[@lizunderhill3482]

I installed a kitchen with drawer storage in the late 90's.( It was French cabinetry) As you say Garrett, design and use ergonomically great. On a recent house move I have coincidentally acquired a similar German made kitchen, but this one has added plinth drawers, using space right to the ground. We have low beamed ceilings and no wall units, so the extra storage works a treat.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Liz!

[@sarahbruck7538]

Applause.! Applause! This was fantastic! OMG, I needed to hear your wisdom on appliances. Our last home had a French blue Cornufe 6 burner, and I had two Heartland (Canadian) refrigerators. The realtor would not let me take my appliances! Appliances are personal property, not part of the house. Okay so we had just finished a massive remodel after the water leak ruined the whole house( we were out of the country, pipe from water heater to washing machine ran for 6 weeks). I loved my house, especially that stove, no doubt -it was the best and easiest stove I’ve ever cooked on and worth every penny. I traded away wall ovens in favor of those ovens in that stove with no regrets. And to this day, I miss my stove. But I had to leave it

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks much! Glad you enjoyed. :)

[@SilkBathLuxuries]

Love the video..!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it. 😀😀😀

[@gugadjordjevski1593]

Very Nice video great ideas

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!😀😀😀

[@acilirp]

I need a must haves for tiny kitchens

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing! Please take a moment to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family.

[@tinamarie8699]

New subscriber here. Absolutely addicted and binge watching your videos. One of my pet peeves in a kitchen is a refrigerator and stove next to each other. This drives me bonkers.

[@GarrettLeChic]

That’s awesome! Thanks so much! Welcome to the channel Tina Marie. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family!✨✨

[@lisaf5303]

Love the video. Some of the renovations we did was to incorporate our china cabinet into our kitchen design, the refrigerator is black stainless steel and my cabinetS are black so we have a large cabinet over the refrigerator which make the refrigerator look built in even though it's a standard size and not counter depth. I have brushed nickel and copper fixtures and hardware. The only thing is we couldn't afford to redo all of the floors downstairs, so I picked the flooring I want to put in the rest of my house. Incentives.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!😀😀😀

[@mo-sy9ws]

Loving your videos! We're going to completely redo our 70s kitchen and downstairs bathroom. Both come out from the hall and are right next to each other though entry doorways 90 degrees with each other. I'm wondering if you'd suggest the flooring in hall and kitchen and bathroom to be the same? The dining room also flows to the kitchen from a different door and the living room flows through large arched doorway to dining room. Though we're not removing the 70s flooring the the dining/living room and hall right now, we want to think ahead to the overall picture and flow as these will be replaced as a future project. Before seeing your video we were thinking to have a Herrington wooden flooring look in the hallway, dining room and living room and same tiles in kitchen and bathroom. I'm now thinking to continue flooring into kitchen from dining room, but unsure about bathroom next door. Thank you!

[@victorialove9104]

How did I miss this video? We are planning a soft remodel of our kitchen and this video is so helpful. We are keeping the cabinets and repainting them. They fortunately go all the way to the ceiling. Btw, the kitchen is from 1953 and all the appliances still work! Crazy. Since I'm retired and my husband retires in a few months we feel like keeping these appliances until they die or we do. 😁. We're not selling the home. Besides the wall mounted oven is mint green. I can't get rid of that. We're taking the linoleum up to reveal the 1940s original oak floor and that will make the flooring consistent throughout the home. So we are going to spend our renovation money on new countertops, backsplash, sink, faucet and lighting. After seeing this video I think I will carry the countertop material up on the wall as backsplash. The kitchen is small so I think that will suit it better than a different backsplash. I'll also look into farmhouse sinks and definitely putting pull out drawers into the cabinets. Such good information here. Garrett you are the best.

[@GarrettLeChic]

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[@sunnynotblind4158]

Please share some cabinet ideas for vaulted kitchens!

[@cherylholmes9636]

Garrett, I'm on a roll tonight. This one here I needed. I am in the process of pricing out a home I am having built next year. Your suggestions about the kitchen have me making changes. I will take my color scheme from my apt to my new home. I did this on purpose, this way anything I purchased was done intentionally to make the transition. I never thought about the draws in the kitchen, I will incorporate these, also the french door oven. I had already decided on wall ovens but didn't think about the french doors, although I have cooked with these convection wonders in industrial kitchens, and love them. I had already decided on the microwave draw because I have to have a pot filler. I love to cook so it will be handy, and I love the look. I was just at the model yesterday taking pictures so I could go through the lookbook and make pricing choices. My colors are gray/navy/beige/ with chrome/ white/gold added in. Of course, there will be some darker wood tones added to some rooms. The floors will be wood throughout, the color is an undertone of deeper wood with a very light gray wash...hard to explain but since you've probably seen every floor sample imaginable, you get it. I love that you said to mix the metals in the kitchen. I was on the fence. I want brushed gold with brushed chrome/silver. The countertops will have flecks of blue but white quartz. Ok, this is already way too long. I would like to know how to have you consult. Please let me know how to contact you.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for this lovely comment! At this time I’m not doing individual decorating consultations. It sounds like a wonderful home and I wish you so much joy and luck with it. 😀😀😀

[@cherylholmes9636]

@@GarrettLeChicI understand. So I will continue watching to gather as much information as I can. You are really a great resource. Thank you for all that you share.

[@danelleroundabouts2559]

Love how you talk about the cleaning aspect. My kitchen is a very hard working kitchen. So I am always thinking about cleaning and maintenance * side note* Love how you say get rid of plastic. Decades when plastic was being brought in it was said it will "save the planet" Yes Plastic was the magic answer. Way back then I was saying NO, yet I was the crazy one

[@GarrettLeChic]

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[@akroe7]

I like watching your videos, because I feel like I am living in different universe. I live in Poland and our kitchens are usually totally different than yours! Let’s talk about ranges. I literally don’t know anybody who owns them. Backsplash and countertops? Most of us still use laminate because cost of using natural material is higher that our annual earnings. I could go on and on… 😅 Anyway, great video! You are still one of my favourite person on yt. I love watching you and our LeChic family grow ❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for you lovely comment! I appreciate you watching and subscribing. Much more to come. 😀😀😀

[@MAsal003]

So helpful! This was a great video. What are your thoughts on refrigerator panels, where the fridge looks like a part of the cabinets? Im considering this for an open floor plan condo

[@GarrettLeChic]

I do like them, However I think they only really look good when the refrigerator actually looks like or passes as a cabinet. I just don't love when the panel just looks like it was stuck on the refrigerator!

[@CC-kk8yh]

@@GarrettLeChic 100% agree. I've found that built-in refrigerators that look seamless to the surrounding cabinets is stunning but can be quite expensive (everyone's idea of expensive is relative). It can be beautiful if it's in budget though! I've been liking some of the newer counter depth options that standout from the cabinets in either a stainless or even enamel finish as an alternative and can still be beautiful and remain within your design esthetic. If you're in an open floorplan or a smaller condo, I'd be sure to review the noise level you can expect from your new purchase as it'll be running 24/7.

[@gayathrierajapakse4469]

Thank you for all the great tips! I wish I came across your videos before today. We are in the middle of our kitchen renovation. We are getting quartzite for the countertops. Is the 4 inch backsplash same as the countertop material out dated? Please advise.

[@GarrettLeChic]

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[@pamelanelson-munson6730]

you have a self-venting cooktop in front of a window. What is the brand? I am facing a remodel and my range is in front of a window (which I love), w/ a very old JennAir, which I actually love, but needs to be replaced. Great video... learned lots. Yes!! on the French door oven. Thanks!

[@maryannhartzell2958]

You can purchase a Jenn air refrigerator with tall opague glass doors. We have one in our kitchen and it is beautiful.

[@GarrettLeChic]

I love that! Sounds awesome. Thanks for watching and subscribing. 😀😀😀

[@karenisgorener]

I agree on your dislike of microwave over the stove. I live inAustralia and this is not done at all. We have separate range hoods even in apartments. When I watch US renovation shows and see the microwave on the stove, it puts me off even though the rest of the house is beautiful.

[@elizabethclaiborne6461]

Built in microwaves over stoves should be outlawed. Reaching up to eye level to grab a boiling hot dish and maneuver it out and down is absolute madness! (I actually cook in mine) Am surprised people don’t get hurt. Older people, you want the microwave on a counter, with space in front for a baking dish to be put down if need be.

[@JenniferKucharski]

Vent hoods are also better than over the range microwave in that they can properly vent the hot air and smells OUTside rather than just recirculating it within the kitchen (as long as the vent hood is hooked up that way)

[@emilyflotilla931]

And it helps cut down on greasy residue in the rest of the room!

[@rebeccawhite9379]

@ minute 18:30 What is THAT refrigerator? I would love to research that one. Thanks

[@carolynreid8615]

Hey Garrett. New subscriber here. I am enjoying your depth of knowledge and the practical suggestions you pass along. Also lots of example images. Question: in this video you mention filling in any open spaces above the kitchen cabinets. You show an example pic where bulkheads are built in and finished with crown molding. Traditional style crown molding. I have a contemporary open concept condo. No crown molding anywhere. Is there a way to finish off above my flat front high gloss white cabinets, so it looks richer and finished but is in keeping with my modern style? Thanks a bunch!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Carolyn! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family. In terms of your particular kitchen, I would have to see it before I could give any opinions. We are hoping in the future to start a virtual service on a limited schedule basis for individual decorating consultations. In the meantime, you might want to consult with a highly qualified licensed kitchen cabinetry contractor, and a kitchen design company to see what is possible for your kitchen and of course the cost.😊😊😊

[@carolynreid8615]

@@GarrettLeChic Thanks for your quick reply!!!. Of course you need to get paid for our personalized design advice. Just to clarify what I was asking... Most of your example pics are traditional. (I Realize that is the style you like). For video the segment on improving the look of kitchen cabinets that don't go to the ceiling, you only posted traditional examples of possible solutions. I am assuming that you have many viewers like me who have modern kitchens. So I was just asking for an example for that style... Not personalized to my specific kitchen.

[@marshabalderrama8903]

I have can lights and a chandler over my Island. But I’m ready for a new light over my island. And I want to get rid of the Tuscan feel I have in the kitchen. I know if I get new Granit and get rid of the tumbled marble backsplash, that will definitely help my kitchen. I built my kitchen 10 years ago and it’s time for a change. I want light and bright. I do have wolf cooktop with red knobs that I just love. That’s the only red in my kitchen, everything else is tan and brown🫣

[@nogames8982]

I won hundred percent agree with the lower cabinets being drawers. I just redid my kitchen and 99% of my lower cabinets or drawers. Even the lower part of my pantry is drawers. I have so much room now I don't even know what to do with it all :-)