Renovation Update! Kitchen Fail, Paint Colours & Stairs! Mr Carrington

[@MrCarrington]

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[@mondezaza]

Took the plunge and got it right away!

[@helenjholmberg]

You could always try get some neutral white tiles in same size if you want more backslashs height?

[@Andypandypie]

What about replacing the silver screw cap covers on the splash back with white ones? Should hopefully make it a little more subtle 🙂 could maybe even spray them white if need be. Another idea could be taking the glass off and putting a window decal/film on the glass,bonus to that is theres endless designs to choose from and it would be easy to remove and change the design if you get bored of it.

[@patk4815]

Consider turning the bathroon shelf with the back to the wall in line with the sink.

[@Welivebythesea]

Yes, came here to say this. The shelves are the wrong way round.

[@mandyyates342]

I agree

[@pattyebricker4924]

Love love love the tiles

[@sunshining_inthe_hebrides4030]

The tiles would look lovely .. the option is to put some pretty wall paper behind the glass

[@Susan-nm3sx]

My thought exactly! 😂

[@garybathe3387]

What ever you do Mr Carrington ,it always turns out great

[@Monica_6521]

No truer statement could have been made👍🏼

[@theebajanqueen6599]

I agree!

[@pattyebricker4924]

Mostly, except the Christmas angel, lol

[@rosiegill8393]

I have a big wooden chopping board at the back of my sink to prevent splashes. Works a treat and not permanent. Or how about tile a tray to put behind sink. Again prevents splashes but not permanent solution. Love all your videos. Been watching for years ❤

[@LindaScaife-d7q]

this sounds like a perfect solution

[@marcusshillam-stephens1326]

The tiles would look absolutely fabulous and in my opinion so much more in keeping than the glass does. x

[@Stacia-ep9vr]

Everyone loves the tiles--yes they are timeless. However, you change up things often. I don't think they will be a favorite of yours in a few years. Try placing them on a 1/2 inch piece of plywood & grout them but use mirror side mounts to adhere to wall. Then if you tire of them, the board can be removed and sold. Try the clear sheet behind the stove top, and yes maybe paint the anchors white? Happy winter !!!

[@kithill6817]

I like the glass backsplash, the idea of rub and buff is awesome. The bloopers at the end 😀💗

[@prudencelay6067]

Hem those curtains up to the bottom of the window and they will look fabulous! Turn the shelf the other way.

[@JoLovell]

I prefer the glass splash back, maybe get brass screws to match the taps. I love the tiles but not sure if they are right for the kitchen. The stairs would look good black and white. Love the blinds. Great video Mr C, love to the kittens 😸 ❤

[@sophiepaterson7545]

I think the stairs would look amazing all black!!!🖤🖤🖤

[@Erika_Margaret]

Your home is beautiful Mr. C!

[@annebelledupreez6774]

Good morning! May I please add a thought or two to get your inspiration juices flowing... The vintage tiles in the kitchen will add a lot of character and will look really nice. Not loving the shoe rack. It says cheap and going for a more industrial feel, whereas your house is more classic/ vintage in style. IKEA has a narrow off the floor shoe cupboard that will look sleeper and in tune with the style of your house. If you paint a darker color on the stairs, you might lose some of that light and airy feel. However, going for two toned painting, will upgrade it instantly. Consider panneling the walls of the entrance hall and stairs and then colour drenching. This will add depth and richness and be in keeping with the vintage feel of your home. The doors in the loft urgently needs that paneling. We'll these are just my 2cents worth. Would love to see what you decide.

[@susanbrown6356]

I love the tiles, and would look lovely in your kitchen, they were a good purchase. Getting things when you see them is never silly ‘cos they will fit somewhere in the home.

[@susandibble3525]

Kitchen is looking lovely, and I think your tiles will look beautiful in there 🤗

[@karenmcmullan1942]

Hi Mr C, loving your home, it's looking fabulous, and please more bloopers, they are so funny 😁 ❤

[@susanfisher1205]

Love the tiles think they would look gorgeous in the splash back!

[@carolscott9973]

If I can make a recommendation about your stairs, watch a KZbinr by the name of Alexandra Gater; she’s from Toronto and has done a couple of stair renovations at her apartment in Toronto. One thing that I’ve learned about her stair renovations is that if you paint the treads a dark colour, they will show all the dirt and footprints and will wear out quickly. She’s put runners on her stairs and they look fabulous with the painted treads - edited to add that the runners can be very low pile, but the idea of putting a low pile carpeting on the stair treads also sounds like a very good idea.

[@Stacia-ep9vr]

Her projects for small spaces are cool!

[@tracypatil8841]

Love the bloopers, Mittens definitely knew the answer. Also love the painted stairs, easier to clean than carpet. I have had cats for many years and it's definitely more maintenance. I love all your artwork and a pretty light shade of paint would look great. Love the kitchen tile idea. Those tiles are stunning. Great Vlog x

[@anathema2me4EVR]

I like the glass splashback.

[@joannehudson9737]

Hi Iwan, you could paint the glass splash back with the spray paint that is opaque. Remove it from the wall and do the wrong side then when it’s back on wall it might not look as blue, or the privacy film might work on the reverse.😊

[@lucygilbert6924]

Love the Beryl Cook print!

[@janeytosun]

I actually like the glass splash back. You said about charging the chrome colour to a brass. Looks simple, you have so many pretty things (pops of colour) in your kitchen, the neutral splash back suits it.

[@debrastevens5541]

I love the glass splash back looks great and edgy

[@Ionabrodie69]

It’s not an edgy kitchen.. and as Iwan pointed out he likes a period feel and those fit the aesthetic and are beautiful .. 🙂

[@katbar6066]

The plainer tiles are beautiful, actually the floral ones are too but I think the heavily patterned ones are a bit much. If the tiles won't work how about putting some vinyl stick on wall paper behind the glass? You will work it out! Love the Shutters at the windows.

[@susandibble3525]

I would decide on the stair colour before choosing the wall 😁

[@whatsupdoc1075]

Hi Mr. C! My suggestion for your stairs would be a sheet tile on the kick boards. We did that in our last home and loved it. Maybe a classic tile or black and white. Then you could put carpet tiles in the treads that could be changed out if the cats damaged them. ❤

[@qkritten]

I would carpet the steps fully in a medium or dark tone. It’s safer (less slippery, and I recently fell down some steps and broke my ankle 🙄) and will hide dirt and wear better than light paint. ❤

[@susannal100]

You could paint the spindles black or grey for a softer finish & alternate stair steps same colour to contrast. Also they say best not to put anything at bottom of stairs with sharp edges in case someone falls down them. You can get wardrobe hangers for shoes which are very good.

[@kellylee_p9076]

Don’t forget your measurements for tiling need to include room for the grout lines

[@dale9706]

The splashback looks great as is. I'm not sure of the reasoning for replacing the glass with a "blue hue" with blue toned tiles? Looks great as is. 👍👍👍👍

[@nelliemelba4967]

Defo do the the tiles - they're gorgeous! And they will look stunning in your kitchen. I've been wanting some delft-like tiles for ages! I have tile envy!😊 I love Beryl Cook. She hated painting backgrounds which is why her people were so wide!

[@ImeldaByrne-z4x]

91cm....its a sign! The tiles are gorgeous, and as you nearly always have something blue on your shelves, they'll match lovely. The shutters are fab, a great investment too. The ensuite looks very posh! And paint wise for the stairs, definitely a light colour, I do like te white though x❤🇮🇪

[@jeanarchi1933]

The splashback looks fine. The tiles also have a blue pattern, which is much more noticeable.

[@Sheridan-g4k]

I loved the tiles and I think they will,look better than the splash back you currently have.

[@cketts8128]

Aww, Mr C, the words I love to hear “I’ve gone wild in the charity shop”!! Yay!! 💚🧡💚🧡

[@georgemaxwell4984]

Those tiles are lovely and would make a gorgeous splash back. ❤- Frances

[@christinehodge3608]

Do enjoy your videos, always something different, love those tiles for the kitchen, thank you for sharing 😊

[@laurenl5843]

In my humble opinion I think the tiles are a much better option. I would shorten the curtains in the little bathroom. Thank you so much for the update and sharing your home reno /decor ideas. Love from Toronto 🇨🇦😊💜🏡

[@newann20]

I love the shutters. No to the curtains draped by the loo, beautiful curtains but they need shortened or hung somewhere else.

[@sallyturner1669]

There’s a border tile you might be able to use to heighten your tile for the splash. And they make carpet threads. It could keep the sound and draft down. If the cats tear one up, put a new one down or hide it around the corner where it can’t be seen.😂 What else looks nice are runners. Some are held in place with something like a cafe rod.

[@carolynstewart9103]

Your renovations are coming on a treat...your tiles are beautiful they will look great in your kitchen...how about black and white for your stair project...loved your funny ending to your video.. thanks again Mr C 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@trevorthompson7765]

Morning Mr C, I really like the white stairs and walls - it all looks so fresh. The trouble with changing to a colour is that colours tend to go out of fashion and it’s such a lot of work to redo, I’ve been there, I would be inclined to stick with the white as it’s light, bright and very stylish. Mr T.

[@lindanewton1142]

Love the tiles will look a lot better I think the glass splash back looks to modern for your kitchen the tiles are beautiful love the new boot sale picture 😊 xxxx

[@rosieibarra2140]

Everything you attempt, turns out beautifully!

[@joanneturner4674]

Absolutely love the Beryl Cook print. My favourite artist 😍

[@sarah3136]

No to the tiles! The glass looks lovely Mr C 😊 Will be easy to keep clean and looks fresh and modern

[@kathleenjennings9501]

Agree, though I do love his idea of matching the glass fittings to the same colour as the tap…

[@Ionabrodie69]

The kitchen is not modern though it’s a beautiful country style.. and the tiles are beautiful ..

[@nicolajayne1594]

I agree, though I also think replacing the glass with the tiles as the splashback could work

[@marygird7715]

Hi Mr Carrington I like the idea of tiles instead of the glass splash back in keeping with your country shaby chic theme. The banisters in the black paint will look very nice too, especially if you have picture frames in matching colour, very nice shoe rack to save space. Have a great week ahead 😊

[@denises9426]

I love how real you are. Those vintage tiles are beautiful! Thank you for another fun video! It’s -6 degrees Fahrenheit right now in Wisconsin USA (-21 Celsius). Stay warm. 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@ConfettiStyle]

Loved watching this home renovation video. Here’s an idea to consider for the stairs runner…a painted stair runner. It gives the look of a runner and no issues with the cats.

[@WildflowerNJ1]

Those tiles will look beautiful in the kitchen!

[@maryurwin14]

In my experience even a flat carpet cats will enjoy having a go! Sorry to disappoint. But they are so adorable it’s hard to get cross.

[@steffimoreau6787]

Loving the bloopers! I'd love to see more of them! ❤

[@liindybain1971]

I love tiles gorgeous ❤

[@vintageresalemama903]

I would definitely add the tiles above the sink. The tiles are beautiful!

[@momof2momof2]

It's warm and sunny here in the American southwest, in the 70sF For the lovely tiles, I would put them up right on the existing wall, and use slim crown molding to frame it. 🥰🌱🌷💗✝

[@JulieSaldanaKaty]

Tile is very popular for kitchens in my part of the world. However, we finish the tiling section with a trim tile. Makes the installation very nice.

[@IanHargreaves-e7s]

Hello Mr Carrington great update love the white blinds in thd bedroom. The kitchen tiles are absolutely beautiful you must include them somewhere. The staircase is a great place to film the light is very flattering. Enjoy your Sunday

[@ruthhughes6567]

Thank you for the update, having a similar dilemma on our staircase too. Like the runner idea but wondering how many dust bunnies will come to live with us. Also just straightforward paint, but imagine grandchildren bumping all the way down if no tread grip! Ahh, only taken 23 years, decisions, decisions. Xx

[@roseylass9824]

Love your style the shutters are fab and the tiles will be lovely in the kitchen. I apologise .. but I don’t like the shoe rack as it looks a bit cheap and not to your usual style but if you like it that’s what all that counts. I would drill wholes in the wall opposite the stairs and attach a small book shelf type thing with character to hold the shoes ..just a thought. Love your Chanel ❤ Rosey

[@mariajefferies8555]

It is 29 degs here in Perth, Western Australia ( 8 am ) 🫠🫠🫠we have a week of 36 - 40 🤪 But the AC is doing a great job Have to say enjoyed this vlog Have a great week🦘🌻🦘

[@joannmarx4903]

Hi Mr. CARRINGTON. it's Joann from Tennessee in the US I have a suggestion on your stairway. I have seen people put big tiles up on the back of each step. It looks absolutely gorgeous. Look for that idea on your phone. I just love all the nice renovations you have done. And I like the idea of tiles on your back splash. That will look beautiful. Ok, be well and take care. TFS. ............ Joann

[@gillwoolley6515]

I think the tiles in the kitchen are beautiful. Wasted sat in a box. The glass does look a bit out of place with your kitchen design. It would look great in an ultra modern one. I like the curtains in the bathroom with the drape, rather than straight, it gives a softer look. Also it's not a heavily used room, otherwise it might not work so well. It's all looking really good❤

[@debrastevens5541]

Love the carboot picture ❤️

[@lynnhamps7052]

Personally I really like the glass but the tiles are lovely too...another idea i used years ago because I didn't want tiles, was to use a very wide border/frieze of embossed Lincrusta wall paper topped with a piece of 2 inch moulding. This was all painted to match the plain wall and given a couple of coats of matt varnish. We sold the flat ten years later and it was still as good as new. Not the cheapest option but def worth the money, although as you already have the tiles it would be a pity not to use them..

[@deniseowen9424]

I'm doing a bit of DIY with a rattan roll, to cover a storage stool, that one of our cats has used to sharpen her claws....you gave me an idea for that with the panelling too. We had a splashback made with splatters of paint pattern online, so all my always pans, are in matching pastel colours. The tiles you have and the kitchen all looks fab 💓💙💛❤ We've gone for white banisters, with painted black hand rail on the top, looks very smart, nicer than all white..

[@chrisprpich3278]

Nice update. I love the tiles for the back splash, i think they’d look so nice. Love your home. 😊🇨🇦

[@Amarylis185]

Your house is looking lovely after all the work. I think the tiles will look good behind the sink. As always Pumkin and Mittens are stars!😊

[@makeyourselfathome6826]

I think those tiles are stunning and would look absolutely gorgeous inset in the wall just behind the sink . If it were me I wouldn’t take them all the way to the corner because I love the beautiful paneling you have and it would look gorgeous framing the tiles. Then you can get a beautiful white tile molding to frame out the tile backsplash. The stairs and banister would be gorgeous in a black with creamy white walls the same color as your kitchen shelves with a beige carpet or thick cat proof oriental or Turkish runner that spans almost the width of the steps. Those shutters in the bedroom are gorgeous and so are the curtains in the bathroom. The shoe rack is a great idea and fits perfectly. Oh and the boot sale art is so stinking cute. I love it.

[@franzi1710]

The tiles are beautiful and certainly fit perfectly. I have a 2nd idea...you could put a self-designed picture behind the glass. One advantage is definitely that you can always change the motif without major problems.😊

[@delinayoungs3988]

Yes on the tiles ! They are perfect for the kitchen!

[@Liz.B.1569]

Hi Iwan,a few things...not sure about the shoe rack at the bottom of the stairs ,it's too cluttered. The en suite curtains are a no,I think you should add the white shutters in there, same as you've done in the bedroom..I think black balustrades and white walls for the stair case.No to the tile kitchen splash back,change the glass to another colour and have it go further along the bench and no screws ,get an installer to glue it properly.

[@penelopebridges7305]

Oh I’ve just spotted your Beryl Cook, I absolutely love her 😊😊😊

[@johnhelwig8745]

Check your home store for bullnose tiles that will work with the tiles you plan to use in the kitchen. Make a picture frame border around the tiles behind the kitchen sink. You could just apply them on the left side and top, because the bottom is the sink and the right side is the wall corner. The bullnose tiles will hide the raw edges of the tiles while raising the height of the tiled backsplash to cover the mounting holes you needed to drill for the backsplash glass panel.

[@angelawood9853]

Love the print

[@annetteminett8500]

Enjoyed your video. My only thoughts are having shorter curtains in the loo & a different item for your shoes at the entrance, perhaps a hamper? X

[@susanbonita7752]

I totally agree with you the tiles will look so much better x

[@jodiecollins-l1b]

I think the tiles will look beuitiful ❤❤

[@debstrout1844]

I love the backsplash tiles you have and think they'd be lovely! Is there a chance you could pick up some bullnose tiles to go around the perimeter? Possibly in a solid blue? That is just an idea but I think it would really showcase those pretty tiles.

[@bookishfiore]

I was going to suggest the same! I love those tiles by the way, much much nicer than the glass ❤

[@Mummaoftwoboys]

Love seeing these updates and the inspiration you use. Can’t wait to see the kitchen finished and those tiles in place xx

[@jodiecollins-l1b]

I loooooveee your blinds ❤❤❤

[@rosbeasley1502]

Hi Mr C. When your life in London is in need of a change, as life happens...!!! I can see you renovating a beautiful country cottage. ❤ X

[@AmandaStone-wk3uv]

A DIY that would be simpler for the glass splashback...get a can of the mirror spray paint. You can spray it on the back of the glass and then use a vinegar and water solution to make it look like an old mirror. It would change the look without having to demo a section of the kitchen you have just done.

[@lenac2022]

You could put some wall paper or other print or paper behind the glass to change the color and look and it allows you to change it out later when you get bored.

[@charisamartin2152]

I live in southern NH, USA, and we are due for a snowstorm tonight (over 15 cm’s), and this week sub zero temperatures thanks to the Arctic blast coming from Canada. Stay warm! ❤❤❤

[@sandraholland5663]

Hi Mr Carrington. Loved your video as always and great to see how your renovations are coming on. You have such great ideas. Thank you for sharing and cheering up my day ❤

[@dollyseenauth435]

Hello mrcarrington. Awesome job. A soft grey colour for the stairs . I would leave the stairs as is. No runners. In the kitchen, I would go for the tiles. The shoe rack doesn’t look practical. That’s my takeaway. Have a great Sunday.

[@susannebyrne7488]

The glass splash back looks great. You could always change the colour of the glass to Smokey grey for example.

[@susannebyrne7488]

Shorter curtains might be more practical in the loo.

[@juliebrown3720]

Yes I think that using those gorgeous tiles for the sink area would look fab. 🌸

[@franwalker9437]

Before you commit to the tiles could you try blutacking some on to the glass to get the effect?

[@elisshadelport2015]

Tiles instead of the plastic would look great ❤

[@LeviniaRuff]

Genious shoe zone.You. Could put something on top.Meouuw to you too Pumkin.😅

[@SueWinston-tp5fw]

Love your blue and white tiles. If you wanted them to be a bit higher you could get a slim white tile to make a border around the other tiles which would make them go a bit higher up and extend the sides out a bit.

[@catherineclark2949]

Those tiles are beautiful for your kitchen, can't believe they were the right size. I always use the iron on hemming tape to take up my curtains, make sure you use a damp cloth and hot iron, I used it on thermal curtains as well xx

[@sandiemable]

Your home is lovely; I love how you add a bit here and there! The tiles are perfect in your kitchen, and you can add edging tiles to regain some of the height you lost while getting a nice frame for the tiles.

[@lindaallen9721]

Hello! It’s 3 degrees Fahrenheit where I am, that’s -16 Celsius . It’s a bit chilly….I’m in the middle of the US in Northwest of Missouri.

[@LeviniaRuff]

I bought linen shower curtains and turned them into my curtains throughout.You could show off or get someone in to cut that section above the loo or level the whole curtain!😊

[@cathylynnpietranton]

Mr.C, the tile will look nice in the kitchen.❤❤

[@frugalfixer5469]

We had individual carpet stairs that we could remove and throw into the washer. We had a cat and two doggies so it was really convenient. I’m not sure if you have a Home Depot or Lowes over there but that’s where we found them over here.

[@summer189414]

Enjoy your New York adventure ❤