RETRO RENTAL KITCHEN MAKEOVER On A Budget!

[@nitemoth]

I am LOVING that she said "Green is the new neutral" As someone with nearly exclusively black/ white items in their home, I recently branched out & have velvet green sofas, a rug with large leaves on it, & tons of plants. If nothing else green definitely is a neutral when you have plants around!

[@babe8917]

Green is my favourite so to me it will always be a staple. Another nice neutral could be a tan or terracotta for you

[@jacquelinea8224]

That's my color palette, too. Black, white, wood & plants, with splashes of green and terra cotta. I never tire of it.

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

omg, velvet green sofas? you're living all of our dreams

[@heathersmith8549]

Green has always been a neutral color 😳

[@teresacarle294]

Yes, those earthy greens🪴 are truly growing🌿 on me in design. Olive green is in my clothing color palette. It goes handsomely with black🖤, white🤍, brown🤎, gray⚫, chambray blue💠, navy✨, & pops of red🍒. Everyone was taken aback😳 when my dad 🖌️painted a tall dresser chest in a vibrant kelly green & added gold campaign style accents. It's mod & blends quite remarkably with his darkly finished Thomasville Zen suite. When it comes to home 🏡 interiors I favor black & white too, but I find it needs grounding with at least a few pieces of naturally stained timber🪵 items too. A velvet sofa is def on my ⭐ wish list〰️and green is very appealing. It strikes me as both elegant & elemental, so I'm starting to see it's value as a neutral. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@EmnM2010]

The cups hooks in the top of the cabinet doors has just changed my life!

[@laurendao4467]

That green color actually makes the counter and floor color look so much better. This is great! I’m so glad you walked through the work it takes to redo cabinets. It’s a ton of elbow grease but so much more cost effective than replacing, especially if they are still in good condition!

[@aleciahenderson5450]

I LOVE how you made the ugly orange countertop and floors look so good by bringing in the orange accents…copper pots, lamp, rug, etc. Great job!!

[@MindfulStir]

I'm a landlord and if anyone did this I would be soooo happy!!! Love someone with style.

[@junerobbins6871]

You are awesome !!! Most landlords don't allow the tennant to paint anything !!

[@mickithompson5888]

My initial reaction to the kitchen was “oh those countertops gotta GO!”, then the paint plus the backsplash totally made them look amazing!

[@sherineill6630]

I was thinking the same thing until the end. It all matches so well!

[@rachelkgrim]

I love when you mention all the prep that goes into a shoot (the driving around to pick things up, sourcing items, etc) I would LOVE to see a video documenting all the BTS that goes into a makeover. Love how the kitchen turned out!

[@noragaty648]

Me too 🙂

[@ar.ardilla]

I would looooove to see the entire pre makeover process going on over the weeks, from.the search for the space, the design process and sourcing every item!

[@teresacarle294]

@Susette Smith As in artwork, a lamp definitely adds an inviting warmth. Makes what could be a more functional & utilitarian space feel more like another cosy living area. Layered light is always a smart design element. 💚 Bridget from Cali☘️ (using my pal's YT acct)

[@wpeters4361]

Painting the cabinets does change the whole look, but I've never been in a rental where the landlord would allow a tenant to paint them. That green paint is gorgeous.

[@jessakent2049]

That's what I was thinking! If they're already painted, that's one thing. You can re-paint them to the original color. But faux woodgrain to olive green? All my landlords would've charged me the cost of buying all new cabinets.

[@Sunflowers9191]

I am allowed to paint anything but the kitchen cabinets 😅 they’re just white now which is ok but it’s too boring for me

[@jessakent2049]

@@Sunflowers9191 Peel and stick contact paper! 😄 That's my plan for when I move and have ugly cabinets again!

[@littlepixieme1]

I've seen several Canadian DIY people who have done similar makeovers in spaces; I think their tenant rights must be different than the US

[@fonsecayoung8437]

@@littlepixieme1 Nope! I've rented for a long time (in Canada) and you definitely cannot paint cabinets unless you clear it first with your landlord. Hard to reverse if they are wooden cabinets with the grain being visible

[@lauris5708]

Oh my gosh, that green cabinet color is so nice. This might be one of my favorite makeovers that you've ever done; you really turned that drab little kitchen into such a cute space!

[@trinaolson7131]

James' edits in this video are especially delightful!

[@elenaristevska1226]

I love how genuinely surprised and happy she was! It put a smile on my face

[@coralclarke6971]

I’m always so jealous of Canadian renters! Here in Australia, renters have 3 or 6 monthly landlord inspections, and hole drilling/ painting is OUT!!

[@marysharvey]

Wow! That is awful, we have been in our rental home for 14 years, and have never had our landlord raise our rent or ask to come in and see it. That being said, we have paid a professional landscaper to landscape our back yard, replaced the dishwasher with a new one, when the old one went out, and painted the inside.

[@rebeccarosser3166]

I'm moving to my grandma's old place in a couple of weeks and the kitchen looks exactly the same as Meghan's old kitchen. I REALLY needed this video!! Thanks team AG! The new kitchen looks amazing 💥

[@stacylamb5607]

Have fun decorating your new place.

[@nancyanneberg403]

Good luck and have a great time doing it

[@lilylily143]

share your remodel.

[@kathrynshelley3806]

Love your enthusiasm in decorating. Fun to watch young people in Interior Design. Speaking of using table lamps on kitchen counters- I have been doing that for years! Love the ambiance of cozy light. You can find them really cheap at thrift stores! I also like to elevate display items with vintage trivets and cake plates on legs.

[@kathleentucker6923]

Where there is disorder and ugliness you bring order and beauty. Those energies are not only useful in our homes but in the world. Thanks for what you do. Your videos are a bright spot in my day.

[@not-a-ghost2206]

Somehow it looks like an Italian kitchen! Love that you're stepping out of your comfort zone these days :) I will try to style the top of my cabinets again what a gorgeous tip 😊

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@mael2039]

ngl i actually liked the original cabinets but the shade of green is amazing. I love how warm everything is, i could totally see this in my own home and that's not something I say often (even tho I often really love looking at styles that I don't wanting my own home, I still really enjoy the look in other spaces so that doesn't mean I love it less)

[@RaeC5280]

I liked the original too! But the transformation is lovely too.

[@monicavictoria787]

Agreed I feel like the original color is more timeless and can be updated with multiple styles over time to stay current

[@ezraat1am770]

yeah i saw the thumbnail and was like - painnnnnn

[@vaderladyl]

Me too. I love original wood color and I hate them to be painted but at least this was done in a very nice, different way.

[@vaderladyl]

@@monicavictoria787 Yes exactly what I do in my kitchen. I keep my cabinets in wood tone and just change the styling of everything else to keep it fresh.

[@trpk4713]

I’ve been tucking table lamps into every kitchen I’ve lived in for 30 years, even guest bathrooms. Game changers to warm up spaces ❤

[@emilytauber2745]

One of your best makeovers lately. Love the retro vibe! I got a stand up grow light that has 4 arms that stretch out and can be bent and moved around. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever bought. My plants love it 🌱

[@gypsyhayes5954]

Girl you don’t have to explain your design to anyone. You are obviously doing something right bc those people with hateful comments keep coming back to see what u have done. I love your designs. Keep doing what u do. It’s working. Lots of love from Texas.

[@sundancita]

Great makeover and such a great response from Meghan and her partner! Really a great gift for this nursing student!

[@akchristyc5535]

I loved everything. The white caulking was distracting though. It was like an outline around the cabinets. Beautiful color for the cabinets. The copper pans are awesome. And she is lucky to have glass doors on the cabinets to see the pretty containers.

[@tarbhnathrac]

I thought the same about the caulk. There is paintable caulk.

[@lindagreiss4093]

Such an awesome kitchen makeover! I love it! My husband & I put oak cabinets in our 1910 Bungalow renovation in the early 80's. When we sold the house 27 yrs. later they were really dated. The new owners had them painted. My husband would never have allowed that. Men usuallt never want to paint wood. If I was still there I would have had them painted. I have sage green cabinets in my current house. I so love them.

[@TheAfezio]

Looks awesome! Was worried about the brown counters clashing, but they don't!! instead of putting nails in the walls for the plants, use the adhesive small hooks that don't leave marks on the wall. Additionally, those plants will attach themselves to walls and peel paint... just an fyi

[@charlottestewart7766]

James’ editing… once again supreme

[@vaderladyl]

Lovely sense of style. Not afraid of expressing yourself through lots of colors, patterns and beautiful things. So far removed from same old white plain kitchen that others insist on doing and very few are bold enough to do.. Definitely a style full of joy that I have in common with this KZbinr.

[@honeykat1]

It looks lovely! Personally (because I love colour and mood), I would have painted the end wall (the one that the cooker is against) a deep teal/blue/turquoise colour. I think that would have gone brilliantly with the green and also with the copper and the orange of the counter and floor... But I think it's a great change as it is too.

[@lucielewis6438]

Over the months/years I’ve only kept the subscription to the AG channel. Alexandra you grow and a designer, stylist, DIYer. Every time you come with something new and, what’s important, you listen to your clients and space. Bravo!

[@spoileddolllife8057]

This is the prettiest kitchen make over I have ever seen

[@cmcintyre4311]

You love to use green in kitchens because green is so beautiful in kitchens and you are brilliant.

[@RachelShadoan]

That hanger solution for drying the cabinets is brilliant!

[@dloveofgod8269]

Watching this 2-3 yr old makeover video, it's great. I know you make sure owner approves- permission. My only negative is the ceiling needed to be painted. There's a big rectangle in the middle brighter than the yellowish tone. Great work!

[@Jeca6280]

I’m so glad that here in Germany you have to bring your own kitchen. Yes, it’s expensive. But you can move in with a kitchen that is how you need/want it.

[@Sumblasz]

Coloring kitchen cabinets makes such a huge difference.

[@anniegery2488]

Alexandra, you are so talented! I really love that makeover even though I was a little skeptical about the green color. It turned out fantastic!

[@AlexandraGater]

So happy to hear that!! The green is my fave 😍

[@julesl4525]

I've binged videos over a few days. Your use of space is impressive. What I find a little puzzling is that every design is basically the same....black, white and brown with blue, green, lavender, pink, and gold accents. All fabrics are organic, textured neutrals. Wood is usually light in color. Whether dark and moody or post-modern, or hotel chic, the recipe starts at a different place but somehow ends up at the same destination.

[@elia-mariaabbott9577]

Green and pink my favorite colors, that green is beautiful, everything is GREAT!

[@DawnOldham]

I think you have one of the BEST eyes in the You Tube home decor arena. I’m so glad I’ve found your channel. I’m a creative person myself, but haven’t mastered three dimensional creativity. I plan to watch many more of your videos to learn to see the potential you see in a room!

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@EmmaVB82]

5:50 I am LOVING this Graham-cam situation! It’s very satisfying to watch him methodically sand, dust, prime, and paint everything, and the cuphooks-to-hang tip is genius 😍 Going back to watch the rest of the makeover now, but I had to stop and say this first 😄

[@crystalkirkland781]

I have done a plug in grow light and it is insane how much my plants grew! It was better than natural light.

[@staceyvanier15]

I have used vinegar, baking soda and dish soap to clean my home for over 30 years. Very few things they cannot handle. Also, shower liners can be washed on a gentle cycle and reused instead of throwing out.

[@beebeetee2926]

You made their kitchen come to life with the color choice. Great job! Anesthetically pleasing.......

[@Almas_Craftworld]

Green is my favorite color so this is my favorite makeover

[@stacylamb5607]

The reaction was everything and those cabinets look fabulous . Great work .

[@betsaidasanchezhurtado9738]

A table lamp at the kitchen = IN LOVE.

[@lourdessantiago3291]

This style is amazing. The kitchen cabinet paint makes the difference . Beautiful job Alexandra

[@maryannkom299]

Avocado is back from the 70s! Seriously this exact color of the chairs on my parents dinette set they bought when we were little tiny kiddos.

[@yanksta2]

I love my grow lights!! I have two strips that are plug in and one grow light bulb. If I could attach a picture I would because I love my plant shelf/wall. Also green will take over the world

[@librarynan4610]

Unusual that a landlord would let the cabinets be painted. The green looks lovely.

[@britegrl03]

If the land lord knows who alexandra is they might be all about it

[@Sunflowers9191]

Yes I’m allowed to paint everything except my kitchen cabinets 😅

[@stephanies9986]

I think the space looks great but I wish the “rental” aspect of the series was more consistent to true renters and rental friendly updates. I think this makeover should have been in a different series personally based on the permanent aspect of the cabinet paint.

[@angelaferreira5177]

Looks so pretty however the side of the stove looks so plain I will do a back splash 😜

[@gidgetgetscrafty]

The landlord must have felt like the cabinets were dated too.

[@misacruzader]

My favorite color is orange, and so green has become my neutral bc it complements orange SO WELL. Love to see it.

[@dyutibasu4541]

These copper pots are giving me life! Alana is really good with thrifting. Also, Alexandra and I both seem to love this sweater. 🤭

[@mickithompson5888]

Oh I saw that sweater and immediately wanted to tuck it under my chin and cuddle it. 😍

[@STARLIGHT2295]

I also love the sweater.

[@KimSincox]

Love the olive green with the copper pots and black and white patterned back splash. Loved the hack on spray painting.

[@cecilieschieffer8615]

OBSESSED with this makeover!!! The green is incredible and the pop of orange and baby blue compliment it so beautifully!

[@karenustach5655]

Love love love the colors. As someone who cooks a lot, I couldn’t afford to give up any counter space for a lamp. That is the only thing I would change

[@karenrosalie9940]

My favorite makeover you've ever done! Thank you.

[@earthtotracee]

I live in Seattle where we only get sun like three months out of the year and grow lights have been essential to my Fiddle Leaf Fig.

[@JS-ok6ro]

Somehow my algorithm lost you for some weeks and now I can watch 3 videos at once… feels like Easter and Christmas together 🥰 I love what you do, your energy and your style 🤩😍

[@misacruzader]

I'm obsessed with the paint color on the cabinets.

[@alicejump2290]

WOW! What a change! Blessed and safe days!

[@1984watchr]

Kitchen is TINY but extremely cute in the end.

[@marymik7372]

I love that you guys tackle different styles! This was super refreshing to see

[@iancampbell168]

LOVE a table lamp in the kitchen ❤

[@7sevendaysara]

Big fan of the table lamp light in kitchens as well Sara Nena DIY

[@jeanlaubenthal698]

Well done tying in the counter top with the copper pots!

[@shirleybalinski4535]

Retro 1970's with the green & orange!! Who would have thunk it!! Definitely a European vibe.

[@leslieslaughter1503]

I love watching your videos. My style is often different from yours. Why then do I love your videos? Because of your creative process! You effect profound changes to make peoples lives better! A happy living space helps makes people happy. And the practical tips u give to do it yourselfers like me are wonderful! So like I said, I love your videos!

[@Raxx777]

love this makeover- esp the new color. Also like that in your vids you use the owner's own decorations instead buying more and making us wonder if they don't already own any cute things. Curious if the rug will slide around and bolder colors onvit night have been fun to play with. great job- love when you expand your horizons

[@chris...9497]

I am OCD just enough that the backsplash peel-&-stick being so off-centered would drive me crazy! It's not just off-centered from wall to wall, it's off-centered over the sink! If it was just centered over the sink, I could live with the wall to wall. I just don't think I could even go into the kitchen as the backsplash currently sits. The plant you put on top of the wall cabinets (when you pivoted to growlights) are pothos. Pothos is a well-known popular houseplant which is famously forgiving of care. They tolerate everything from bright filtered (not direct) sunlight to near darkness and water-only to desert conditions. Seriously, for a year I kept a pothos in a windowless bathroom whose light was rarely on, and it flourished. They are really, really hard to kill.

[@robinsilk9445]

Adorable makeover. The kitchen looks so homey and inviting.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hi 👋 dear, how are you doing?

[@gardenjoy5223]

GREEN is the new NEUTRAL. Perhaps :) GREEN is definitely the always NATURAL. It's a soothing color and the softer forms tend to combine quite easily with other colors. The modernity those black and white stick on tiles give!

[@beatpirate8]

I wouldn’t have picked that green but it was bright! And the clear window helps and the matching plant makes it soothing !

[@kikikoko3266]

You’re so sweet and genuine..thank you for the ideas!!!❤️

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@janekahn8562]

I have used table lamp in kitchens for 58 years...finally someone figured out how the mood changes and Pratical for xtra light

[@jocelyn8373]

Brilliant job you guys. Loved the details - they make all of the difference “you can have beautiful apple cider vinegar & olive oil” even the lemon s&p shakers were stunning! I only wonder where she now puts the glassware to make way for the pretty food in canisters…

[@andrew34568]

I love the kitchen, especially the green cabinets

[@sueriley4412]

This brings me back to the ‘60’s and avocado green.😊

[@aprilm9551]

Very cute kitchen now! So much personality in all the little touches.

[@michaeldiana8281]

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[@juliencassidyofficial]

Love seeing the genuine HAPPY reactions. Another makeover SLAYYED!! Well done Team AG 👏 peel and stick wallpaper is my absolute favorite way to change up a wall without painting. It truly makes a huge difference. AAAAND no potted plants were stacked onto books in this one so bonus points 🤣😜

[@christinahaftmann4065]

Green represents healing and is the color of the heart Chakra - hence, a perfect choice for the kitchen. ☕️ ❤️ 🍝 🍃 🍷

[@mslafave5689]

I’ve been using table lamps in kitchens for decades. I’ve got three n my kitchen now.

[@catyshark6323]

OMG the Graham hacks are so great! Game changers!

[@susanwoods3507]

My grandaughters favourite colour is green :) Evie would so agree with you !!

[@XoxhibahxoX]

This looks amazing! PSA - if you let plants like pothos grow across your walls, over time they’ll sprout arial roots which can break through your plaster and really mess up your walls. They look incredible but you need to keep a close eye on them!

[@thedustwhispered]

love everything except the cookbooks up on the cabinets (which will get greasy if the owners cook at all) and the flush mount light looking crooked up there. maybe it would have been better to have a short hanging pendant instead. but given the time frame this is super impressive and i absolutely love the pops of color and half open, half closed cabinets. very on trend but still functional!

[@ausernameofsorts]

This is a standout, Alexandra! It still has your touch while exploring a fresh style. Great work!

[@barbaramuth194]

That green! It’s the perfect green for the kitchen, works so well with the floor and the countertop. You are genius!

[@lavane26]

I wasn't sure if I would like the end result, but I did. I absolutely did. I love it. That color is so beautiful. and all the little details are awesome.

[@christinefisher7900]

This has to be my favourite of all your makeovers, mainly because I love bold colours. I love the orange accent with that green. So glad you're experimenting

[@rebeccavinyard2899]

Green is the new neutral!! It’s my fav color. Just saying’ ☺️

[@EchoamysDoghouse]

Those cabinets turned out so beautiful. Great color!

[@ashd2799]

Really love seeing you be bolder with colour, this looks amazing!!!

[@mael2039]

I use grow lights in the winter and I love them

[@Kath-Erina]

I wish you went with the blue light, but other than that, the kitchen looks so great! As alway you did a fantastic Job, Alexandra & Team!! Also I really appreciate the editing, so smooth to watch!

[@Kt-cn2rq]

Same. Unique looking

[@annemurphy9339]

My heart fell when she chose the plain black & white light. So wanted the blue!

[@kodiking3841]

Yes please!!! Vintage and colorful!! More of this please

[@JuliaBeth8]

You did it again!! Looks STUNNING!!!!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋dear, how are you doing?

[@lese91]

I always love learning how to do things from you but my style is way more like this video than your usual videos so it was even cooler to see!

[@christineadams796]

The kitchen looks beautiful that color green is so beautiful it's everything I love it the backsplash looks so nice goes nicely with the shade of green looks like completely different kitchen

[@elzacreatif7511]

I love table lamps in kitchens.

[@suem7172]

Absolutely adore!! I love the pops of orange and blue! And I love that you kept what was working!!

[@fransirahome]

i love the green color also love the unique backsplash. New kitchen is beautiful.