RENTAL-FRIENDLY KITCHEN APARTMENT MAKEOVER | DIY Faux Marble Countertop + Peel and Stick Tile

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

It looks so much better and sticks without air pockets if you use a small safety pin and randomly poke holes in the contact paper before applying it. My mother used to do this in the homes we rented when I was a small child. She was amazing in taking nothing and making it beautiful! 💖❤️

[@theperfectlyimperfectmom2710]

For bubbles on any decals always take a sewing needle and poke a hole. Instantly removes the trapped air. Q-tips work great for corners

[@PrettyinthePines]

smart! thanks for the tip!

[@jamalrana8504]

Adding the tile in the back of the cabinets really added to the whole end result.... looks great

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Jamal!

[@mladen345]

Quick fix for bubbles: take a very thin needle and poke in the center of the bubble, run over with a squeegee/cr. card and thats it. It wont work for every single bubble but it'll do the job!

[@PrettyinthePines]

Mladen Dimitrijevic this is such a good tip! I’ll have to remember that.

[@allikay2812]

The (small amount) of excess from the bubble up doesn’t crease if you do that?

[@Passionfruitpebbles]

@@allikay2812 sometimes, that’s why it doesn’t work every time. Gotta be careful when you try to push it flat with an object cuz if you use too much strength, depending on the paper, it can rip

[@nanahopeDale]

Great job! Quick tip for wall tiles, before you lay first sheet cut off tabs so you start with straight edge, saves adding bits to end 😁🍀💚

[@bryony2118]

I feel like I've learned more from the comment section

[@Anaa1Cristina]

Love how everything came out! I did the same thing to my countertops, but removed the paper after a few months to change things up. Our countertops were perfectly fine in case you're wondering!

[@nikkitobin8356]

I did it as well ... Held up nicely after a yr ... Plan to re makeover myself

[@PrettyinthePines]

so good to know!

[@vilmacarmona7780]

It looks really good. Removing the doors was a great idea. I don't know who the guy is but he's a definite keeper. Love his whole vibe.

[@PrettyinthePines]

HAHHAHA aw thank you! He is a definite keeper!

[@katielewis6367]

Girl!! This looks amazing! I just stumbled across your channel and watched your NYC apartment tour and watched you do this and then UNdo it before your move. You made a rental-friendly reno seem WAY less intimidating! So happy I found your channel and I can't wait to see your new apartment!!

[@bermudashortz3965]

Grey, marble and warmth of natural baskets so lovely! Best makeover I've seen with stick tiles & marble - cork around sink pls!

[@Jameonn]

I absolutely love the kitchen makeover. The marble paper, back splash, & black handles. You did an amazing job!!!! Thanks for participating. Be Blessed!

[@PrettyinthePines]

Aw thanks Robin!!

[@angelinaballa5249]

Bravo!!!!!!! Great job!!! Born and raised in New York City and I wish I had your talent!!!! Look forward to your next video.

[@v.j.cooper2007]

For peel and stick tiles, you always cut the ends off to make a flat end to start with so you don't have that puzzle look and have to go back and cut out squares to put in those open spaces. But you did good.

[@PrettyinthePines]

hmmm good to know!!! thanks for the tip!!

[@dianned6985]

Something so simple and what a difference! Wow great job you guys.

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Dianne! It's amazing how quick it all was!

[@averyhomedecor]

Wow, I remember those days fixing up my rental apartment (lots of work), you guys did a good job. The kitchen looks great! New friend here. TFS and stay safe.

[@Passionfruitpebbles]

You should apply caulking all around the sink and stove top, so water doesn’t get in. Haven’t done it myself but have seen other youtubers do it, idk. Just throwing that out there

[@PrettyinthePines]

Paulette Lora that’s a great idea. Definitely planning on doing that asap!

[@Passionfruitpebbles]

@Shangie Living Life To The Fullest Thank you! Binging on home reno and decor pays off hehe

[@MycahEquette]

This looks amazing ! Can’t wait to see the finished result. Glad you chose the black hardware; gives the cabinets a fresh modern feel

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thank you!! I love the black as well :)

[@nicethingsoc]

Great job. You and your husband work so well together. It looks beautiful.

[@maryburian7196]

Great job! You work so well together!!

[@lwosw5197]

You are a classy couple and your, entire apartment represents class!

[@colorcrayon54]

I know this video is old but I still love it! 😊

[@nealanpaulaking9708]

Looks great yall worked well together it helps on stuff like this with at least 2 people.

[@nadia-theviewisbeautiful1442]

This is such a great transformation! You guys are so good at trying new things and going with your gut. I’m so indecisive it takes me forever to make even paint decisions for my home 😆

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Nadia! Not pictured: the 281180214 tile samples I ordered before deciding.

[@mamafylees3344]

Everything turned out great! Love the floor and back splash

[@gunther13101]

Looks super great….I’m sure your landlord will appreciate the update too👍👍👍

[@jo3433]

Very Berry has a nice, somewhat textured, matte marble contact paper on Amazon. I used it for flat lays before and it was much nicer than the other contact papers out there.

[@alemarie239]

Job well done love the baskets on top really looks good. Peel and stick tile looks good.

[@kimvaughn92]

Nice job, and I love the white appliances and pots!

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Kim!! I love being able to show off the pots! It makes it have much more character ❤️

[@evelynstrand1230]

Great job. Removing the plate covers before applying the tile material, a lot easier 👍

[@seasoned.sunflowers381]

SHELBY YALL WORKED TOGETHER GREAT NICE JOB GUYS 💜👍🏻

[@sandraorganizationseeking1685]

WOAH!!! what a difference. The grout is a game changer. I am going to see if I find a pen like that does gray or black.

[@kristinvankleek5624]

Looks amazing!!! I want the back splash n the hard ware!!

[@ronnie5489]

Love the idea to remove the doors! So simple but makes a big difference!

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks! The doors were slightly discolored and made it look kinda dingy. It was a quick temporary fix!

[@Soraya0722]

Love ittttttt!!!! This makes your kitchen look so much more updated!!! Thanks for the the inspo! My Brooklyn apt is so outdated!

[@PrettyinthePines]

I was so surprised when I started looking at peel and stick options. SO MANY. and so quick!

[@cheriseliesdek5166]

Wow! Impressed loved everything can't wait to see the rest.

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Cherise!!

[@troykelly526]

Good job. It looks much better

[@moni23me]

Loved how beautiful it was just by removing that one set of cabinets made a huge huge difference

[@idastephenson135]

Looking to do my kitchen soon, glad I watched your video, you did awesome job

[@boydstewardship1353]

you all need to make more vids -- love your style

[@thebalancedbiteregina]

You did an amazing job!!!! Wow!!!!!

[@moniaseverini7323]

Siete bravissimi ....complimenti ottimo gusto.👏👏👏👏👏❤❤

[@rachaelweidner5665]

Super CUTE!!! Can't wait tonsee what you do with this lovely apt! Also, you and your hubby are so cute!

[@claudine475]

Where is your toaster from/make? And Bravo 👍😁 you did a great job 👍

[@jsmith5509]

This is so great!!! It really turned out to be so classy. Anxiously awaiting the next video. Thanks for sharing this. Please tell me where that beautiful tea kettle was purchased. I NEED that in my life!!! Thanks!😁

[@dontbeabeachmyrtle3871]

Found one exactly like it on Wayfair

[@christinemahoney5715]

It's best to measure first but did all right on sort notice. Good look, nice. Chi. Clean look.

[@esrapark3061]

loved the backsplash! definitely will be doing this in our new apartment!

[@TheCurlyFitChicOriginal]

Would have loved to see how the floors looked after using the grout pen.

[@gretchennesmith9538]

Wow very nice!

[@nancyhirst1055]

You did a beautiful job...what a difference. If you put a clear chalking around the sink area it should keep the water from getting under the contact(or whatever it is called)...one question I do gave is, does it remove easily, I rent also and would most likely need to remove it if I ever leave.....thank you....God bless, stay safe

[@MissTaca11]

The makeover looks great, I love it!

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks so much! I love how quick it was!

[@KG-qm4wl]

Very pretty looking! Just know that contact paper is going to be a nightmare to remove. You thought it took a long time to put down it will take 2x longer to get off and clean the sticky residue. I have watched so many KZbin videos of this and it comes off in little bits at a time so people break nails picking at it for hours. Then the sticky residue you’ll need goo gone and scrap till you can’t anymore. The fake tiles also from youtube videos seem to have the opposite problem. They don’t last and start to fall off usually within a few months especially where heat touches them. (stove/oven and microwave area) For the money you spent I would just talk to your landlord about fixing this up the real way because most landlords if your making good quality improvements are happy for you to do them (it costs them zero and makes the space more rentable or even higher rent priced from the upgrades). Just makes sure you get in writing anything they ok for you to do.

[@21972012145525]

Great tip.

[@jackmedcalf6254]

You did a really good job. Now I want to do that to my kitchen lol

[@kimberlymolina5913]

I just find you on the home page. Really love your videos. ❤️

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thank you so much!!!

[@thatgirltelli1372]

Love everything ! Great makeover, I would paint the rim, it would look more put together. Would have left the white counter top, but that’s just my preference because I thought it looked more „expensive“ since it is a real counter top. But the black handles totally make the look complete, as well as the open shelving. PS: i love your Videos, such good Vibes and I love that you keep it real:-) all good luck in NYC and keep safe and healthy. Greetings from Germany. Actually I would have been in NYC for four months since beginning of March, because of a semester abroad but that got cancelled since Corona :( I hope I get to do it at the end of the year instead. Love Theresa

[@PrettyinthePines]

I’m so sorry to hear about your study abroad experience being cancelled. :( it’s such a sad time right now. But at least you are hopefully staying healthy and safe! You’ll have to re-plan a trip for sometime after all of this is over. ❤️❤️❤️

[@RedHotTamale91]

I wish I coul removed some cabinet doors for an 'open shelving' look but ours have a piece of wood in the middle 😫 Yours turned out great!

[@kellymolette8573]

Your kitchen looks gorgeous. Can you tell me where you bought your backsplash from?

[@courtneyelson2047]

Love it! 😍😍Can you link that marble countertop paper?

[@theaubingirl]

Was wondering same

[@dontbeabeachmyrtle3871]

Like she already said ... She put a link in the description. Click on the link and then click on the marble contact paper. It's $29.99

[@juliahayman2179]

You can and should unscrew your outlet or light switch plates and leave a little extra under so there's no gap between the outlet and the peel and stick tile

[@toni6257]

Love love love what you did! When will we get more apartment updates via KZbin?!

[@PrettyinthePines]

ah hopefully soon! I've been waiting on a few things to arrive (lots of delays) but soon!

[@CharlotteSophiaxo]

😍😍 this is the dream!! Please could we have an updated furnished apartment tour? ❤️

[@trudysenglishvictorianhome3244]

Love this!! Well done!! 👍

[@salmanm990]

Your kitchen looks beautiful. Did you repaint the cabinets? If so, which product did you use?

[@VeronicaWilly]

this looks GORGEOUS!

[@Han-sd1ue]

Hi Shelby, love all these ideas! Can you actually use backsplash a wooden wall? And peel & stick on a wooden countertop? Will I have any difficulty taking them out after 2 to 3 years?

[@craftsparklerepeat1626]

Kitchen came out great! You found a great apartment , one of the best I have seen.

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thank you! I love this apartment! It's so unique.

[@anitakittridge983]

Looks great - you did a wonderful job!

[@leglistux20]

With the lettering I thought it said “bitchen reveal” at first which was awesome haha

[@PrettyinthePines]

leglistux20 hahahahah

[@Rebsz07]

Obsessed with how beautiful it came out!

[@yagalval3896]

Wow looks so great!! How many rolls of the contact sheet did you use?

[@SJ-yh6go]

Well done. Do you have the link to the original hexagon peel and stick that you started to begin with ?

[@PrettyinthePines]

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[@taepopswright5132]

Hmm never saw a vid to mist counter before applying. Interesting

[@michellegeorge8832]

OMG!!!! Marvelous,just Marvelous....you two did a great job 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jordanmacy5224]

Super cute!!

[@Heyitsrubee]

How is the peel and stick holding up? I'm curious to how its sticking behind the stove with all the heat? T.I.A

[@fredflintstone2234]

Omg. Just unscrew the face plate of the switch and then run the fake tile underneath.

[@hollymiller2775]

I see this all the time in videos where no one takes the plates off!! It drives me nuts!! The finished look is so much better when they're removed!

[@thesun-N-moon8885]

It is so much easier as well… 🙄

[@robyndismon394]

@@hollymiller2775 Couldn't agree more. Not only that I would have lifted the sink 4 PRECISELY the same reason and the results as u stated are spectacular in comparison! Happy Spring every one and lets continue 2.stay safe.😅

[@nataliegarri]

Looks great

[@halsamysa5525]

Fred Flintstone exactly. I had to stop watching at all the mistakes. Very frustrating.

[@lc-bb6bd]

Awesome kitchen makeover

[@Standby-gf8im]

how did the door you painted come out?did you paint around the door trim also?

[@msliz1029]

How did backsplash hold up behind the stove?? Did it heat up or peel?? Btw everything looks perfect!!

[@luvpain]

Oh, I looooove! How has the countertop held up? Any utensil dings or food issues?

[@טלקרויטורו-ב9ו]

is the countertop heat resistent?

[@mbuck5044]

The renovation looks terrific, great job!

[@belindabruceaustin5419]

wow!! Excellent job

[@ellesinky8667]

Hello Shelby! First time viewer here, I particularly liked your black handles and open shelving for some of your cabinets, it does change the whole atmosphere. I really like your rug (and dog hehe), could you please tell me the info on your rug if possible? Is it specifically a kitchen rug? Thanks in advance

[@PrettyinthePines]

Elle Sinky Hi Elle! Yes, that kitchen rug is from Ruggable! It comes in two layers so you’re able to put the top layer in the washing machine when it gets gross! Love them especially for kitchens!

[@patricia5877]

I’m assuming all the changes you’ve made will have to be undone when you leave for the next tenant?

[@PrettyinthePines]

yeppppp! it'll be a fun time :) jk. It really shouldn't take too long.

[@CassietheK]

This was PERFECT!! How many rolls of backsplash and countertop did you need? Sorry if I missed it!

[@nycoler1728]

Love the makeover. It really makes the kitchen look so much better!!! 💕

[@iyogurcik]

Could you tell me how big is your lodge cast iron dish? And what are you making in it? Would you recommend? Btw, I loove how your kitchen turned out 😍

[@penelope.1904]

Is your smeg toaster cream or white color?

[@maggiegabriel6749]

Looks sooo good ✨

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Maggie!!! It’s crazy how many peel and stick options are out there

[@Stormieblanco]

It came out so great ! I’m actually doing my kitchen over and thinking about doing subway tile this time around

[@PrettyinthePines]

it's a classic look that I don't think will ever go out of style!

[@nataliegarri]

Do u Have a link for the peel and stick

[@Amacott99]

It looks beautiful

[@lc-bb6bd]

I want to put some of that on my counter tops. I've seen it in other videos and it looks good

[@shenablount2644]

Beautiful!!!

[@cherylterrio3822]

This came out so beautiful! 💕

[@PrettyinthePines]

Thanks Cheryl!!

[@Daisy-fg5uu]

Love this so much👍🏼🙌🏼😃

[@allikay2812]

I had such a shit time with my countertops. We’re moving again in about a month so I’ll have to try the water spray! And the needle poking!

[@CeciliaS39]

It came out beautiful. Where did you buy all the materials?

[@dontbeabeachmyrtle3871]

Click on the link in the description

[@rosejohnson9957]

You had said that there were linked to what you used in your description? I don't see any all I see is Etsy store

[@JYYB]

Beautiful, can not wait for more videos!!

[@Amber4]

Why didn t you cut the wrap in about the right size of the countertop? And then afterwards trim itvto the exact right size at the edges??