These Changes Transformed Our Kitchen in Only 2 Days! DIY ISLAND & MICROWAVE NOOK MAKEOVER IDEAS!

[@charlenelindsay2019]

Dear Elizabeth, today is September 2, 2024. I have a suggestion to add additional corbels to the cupboards on the same wall. The nook looks really sweet. And the corbels are the pearls to the little black dress. 👏

[@sherryhudson9075]

You ought to go to the stone yard and get a remnant piece of marble to go on the dresser. It’s very cute

[@mariannworley9538]

WOW! Those two simple changes made an enormous impact. It's like your kitchen went back in time. Great ideas carried out beautifully.

[@resident7385]

Looks nice but I would have put in an exhaust fan to the outdoors. They are so important. You can run the exhaust pipe through your upper cabinets which is what we did. We ran it at the top of the inside cabinets to the outside. Not a hard job as my hubby did it and he's probably not as handy as some guys but he does a good job.

[@tamiz8895]

I agree, it does need some sort of ventilation fan/range hood.

[@justpde]

She said she has a window. I don't have a hood....stove right next to a window. Works for me.

[@rmpurcell58]

of course; work with what you have, she can do a vent easy judging from all her videos plus her husband gets to use cooler power tools which is fun

[@nancygold2928]

The little island that you made for your kitchen is gorgeous, 🙂🥰 I love it, perfectly beautiful 😍❤️💜💖

[@w.bovgvereav5761]

Your Kitchen Is Nothing Short Of Beauty, Comfort, And Of Course, A Feeling Of Home ... Like Remembering How The Aroma Of Food And Fresh Air Passing Through Made You Feel. Well Done You Two !

[@deborahbender5333]

Elizabeth, removing the micro wave was exactly what your kitchen needed. Thant change made the kitchen look so much more cozy. Excellent idea.Great job you two..I love it so much.👍🙂

[@auntb6817]

Love the island! While I prefer the look you accomplished by removing the microwave, it seems much less functional. Even though you don’t have an exterior exhaust, the microwave provided recirculating filtration. Those filters catch a lot of cooking grease and odors. Also, provide great lighting for cooking. I couldn’t tolerate missing either and would have installed a hood for those functions. Reading your replies to similar comments after making my point, I realize this is for you and your happiness. Hopefully you’ll leave these types of comments for others to learn from.

[@kjones7966]

Great job on the island ! Turned out so cute ! ❤ I also am ready for my big microwave to go 👋 now I just need to nerve to do it. Would really open it up. It really does look great ! 😍 It's the little things 😊👍👍

[@conniehanna1843]

Very creative, love the island, I too wanted to put something behind stove, it looks nice, however they will get dirty from use of stove. If you don’t mind constant cleaning, go for it.

[@PamWarwick]

Elizabeth, removing the microwave looks so good. I also love the washstand.

[@maggiepadilla6915]

I wish I could do without a stove hood. That looks really nice. You and your husband make a good team!❤

[@magritburke2511]

The grain of wood is the most beautiful thing their is. It tells a story.

[@Sue-cz1iw]

A piece of bead board on the back of your old dresser/island would look nice . Really looks nice in your kitchen.

[@maryheckler6766]

You & hubby did a great job on both projects! I love your new island, very cute. And what a transformation without the microwave... love it! ❤

[@oldmaplehome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@virginiatolles1664]

I love it! Taking down the microwave was a good idea. I'd love to take mine down, too. It never occurred to me to find an antique piece to serve as an island, but I need to do exactly that.

[@charlotteryner6583]

Very nice transformation! I've never understood the microwave over the stove idea. Mine is on the other side of the kitchen. But I've never thought about doing something decorative, and possibly functional, over the stove. Thanks for the inspiration! 😊

[@marleigh9194]

Very charming. We are getting ready to do a full remodel on our kitchen and I love the charm functional farmhouse style which we bought a home in the country so I’m excited to start shopping for some antique pieces. We have very tall ceilings in our home so I really like the open shelves above your cabinets. Thank you for sharing.

[@lianeabeyta4515]

Love both projects,,, but the island is my favorite! What a great transformation for relatively little investment. Transforms the space, especially with the amazing round patterned carpet. Love it

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you so much! The warm wood and overall style of it was just what I was looking for 🥰

[@northernlassie2755]

Looks so much better and cosy! I have never had a microwave. The stove works great for everything :) God Bless.

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Absolutely beautiful again beautiful verse ❤️

[@bettysweet9644]

Never thought about a towel bar to hide the back. Y’all did great. I’m planning a small kitchen and am thinking about not using a microwave above the stove so this was great inspiration.

[@kathleenreynolds6492]

The island is perfect. My kitchen is about the same size as yours and I’ve always wanted an island. I also have white cabinets on two sides but unfitted cabinet and shelf on the other two. I love to cook and have lots of tools so would love the extra storage space. My appliances are all white and I have copper to display on a dark washstand. I think it will work!!!

[@tammyleviner3070]

Ohhh wow what A difference it made removing the microwave and adding the little nook. its so pretty! i love it!! And love the copper hanging there too. I down sized to a really small microwave years ago, i really don't like the larger ones and hardly use it anyways. And that island is stunning!!! Love the additions you made to it too. I would love to have an antique piece for an island. Your kitchen is gorgeous!!❤ Love the scale sitting on the island, really goes with the antique look of it! Lol lots of loves😄

[@tammyleviner3070]

Oh yeah.. love the corbles too😊

[@snowcm135]

Both things you made over are fabulous!

[@patriciaraschdorf5514]

WHAT A GREAT FIND YOUR LITTLE CABINET IS AND THE NEAT THINGS U DID TO IT TO BLEND IN THE MICROWAVE NOOK TURNED OUT GREAT MAKES THE ROOM APPEAR LARGER WITH YOUR COPPER PANS

[@chrisprpich3278]

Absolutely love this It’s made such a big difference. It’s amazing what little changes can do to a space. 😊🇨🇦

[@SheilaMiller-od7qn]

Hi I love your new island. You could make the top longer by adding some wood too.

[@gretchenburton7184]

Beautiful job!!! I have an almost identical dry sink. Have been cleaning it, treating the inside and outside of the drawers and all surfaces with Howard's Beeswax conditioner. Works great. To add legs and wood casters and the brass rod, superb. Thank you❤

[@Brynn720]

Beautiful kitchen makeover!

[@barbb.7028]

I LOVE what you did with both the island and above the stove. We use our microwave so much each day and would miss it but I love the look you created there.I'm new to your channel and I'm looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@LoantakaBrook]

Now the microwave takes up space on the counter.

[@LoantakaBrook]

Now the microwave takes up space on the counter.

[@mariebammann1561]

What a difference!! Looks so warm and cozy.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you 😊

[@pennystewart9469]

I like very much both changes to te kitchen you made. I didn’t think I was going to like removing the microwave, but I really did.

[@marianneberry44]

Just beautiful! We have the same microwave eyesore above our stove, I'd like to change. Love your idea, our kitchen and livingroom are open to each other and it does stick out like a sore thumb. Thanks for your video. ❤

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

Wow!! What a difference!! Your kitchen was beautiful before but now it looks so fitting with the rest of your fantastic home!! What a wonderful verse of truth. God bless.

[@Nausome_nana]

During Covid , our over the range microwave stopped working, we had to wait months to get new one. I tried to convince my husband we didn’t need it. ( he uses it a lot 😂) I love the bead board detail, it looks like it was always there. Great idea for the island, it fits right in with the age of your beautiful home. 💖💖💖

[@Cinderella1125]

Your new island will be so useful and looks great in your kitchen. The new nook above your stove looks great. Great makeover!

[@karenhanley3912]

Wow 😮 what a great transformation! So much coziness! I just love the center island ! I have a builder grade center island that is cold and ugly ! No character… I just love that vintage piece of furniture 👍

[@Lori6578]

Great idea Elizabeth with removing the microwave. The copper pots look stunning and the beadboard looks beautiful. Also wanted to tell you that I did the same thing with turning an old vintage dresser into an island for my kitchen. I had a piece of granite left over from my kitchen remodel and thought hmmmm I wonder if I can use this as a top for the dresser and use it as a kitchen island. I ended up attaching hooks to the back of it and hung old vintage utensils across the back. I love how it came out but love your idea too of installing the brass rail. So pretty.

[@angelaburress8586]

But I’m sure that the microwave had some kind of exhaust fan on for when she cooks

[@hellotaylorowen]

We live in Michigan too! We bought a 50s fixer upper and im also looking for an antique kitchen island! I love the idea you had! Hoping to do something similar!

[@debbiehamilton1083]

What a huge difference for a very small amount work! Beautiful!

[@rainy4036]

Good job! I love your scripture at the end. Thank you. It was very refreshing, and true, too!

[@catherinethorington3452]

Charming and inviting ❤

[@elizabethwhite3607]

The back is not ugly. It’s an antique and the wood is beautiful.

[@oldmaplehome]

I fixed it up… stained it and sealed it. Didn’t end up showing that process.

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

Oh my goodness what a transformation! I love the wash stand too!

[@gamountainbluebird5475]

The projects turned out beautifully and made a difference in the look overall. I have always disliked the microwave over the range in my house and this has given me inspiration to change the over the range space in my home. 😀❤️

[@sallymoffit3751]

Charming result

[@shirleygardner7456]

Elizabeth y’all did an amazing job in the kitchen. It definitely took it up a notch. Love all the copper.

[@candydonnelly7543]

Elizabeth, what a great refresh. Your idea using a vintage wash stand is fabulous 👏❤️👏. I also use Command Strips in my kitchen hanging paintings on my tile backsplash, it is Fun, I change the art work every season to keep it fresh and have that artistic vibe. Great job, you can hire yourself out to help others Refresh their Spaces 🎉👏❤️.

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Candy, thank you!! I’m so glad you liked everything! I don’t know what I would do with command strips, they are always my go-to! 😅

[@candydonnelly7543]

@@oldmaplehome Definately, the wash stand idea was genius. I come from a long line of family members who lived with antiques and thrifted items. As a little kid I would thrift with my Mom and Aunt, I still remember what my Aunt Carol would say, make sure when you purchase furniture accents the piece can easily work in other rooms of the house. She would purchase vintage wash stands, with the marble piece and put them in bathrooms, and on landings as you go up the stairs, To another floor. I miss her, but always remember what she would teach me. We both would laugh, and Aunt Carol would always tell me I am still in training 😆😆 and will always be in Training! Peace and Light to her soul. Have a great night Elizabeth!

[@christinewilliams7005]

I love your repurposed island - turned out great, as did the nook over the stove. I love bead board. Great ideas!

[@DetroitItYourself]

I liked the video and would've subscribed but I limit home repair channels so it's not overwhelming who is suggested to me, but as soon as I saw the Psalm scripture I subscribed right away. Continue to serve Him and be bold for Him. I love the island!!!

[@robinnieto2703]

I love the changes you made in your kitchen! It really amps up the charm and feels more fitting to the style of your home. We rarely use our microwave so it has a home in our laundry room.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dovesolutions]

I have been try in to come up with an idea for my kitchen and this is perfect! I might put a piece of glass on t he island to protect the surface. Ty for this idea! ❤❤❤

[@thechickincharge1073]

What a breath of fresh air! All of your choices were so perfect!!

[@nangel270]

Huge difference. Bravo.

[@judyellen4412]

Great job. Looks very nice!

[@ReinventedDelaware]

Such an improvement! Love how you solved this problem. We added corbels that I found at a thrift store to our stove and cabinet area too. It’s an easy way to bring the look to the next level. And I love the washstand as an island!Great video!

[@kathyjones9500]

Great job!! Removing your microwave really opened up your kitchen❤

[@oldmaplehome]

No regrets! I love my pot rack 🥰

[@turntohome7426]

I absolutely love all the changes!! Although it was beautiful before. Sometimes we just like a few little tweaks here and there!😆 My favorite is the antique wash stand, as I am a huge lover of vintage/antique items getting a new life! 💜 You have impeccable taste!

[@terrisauer4248]

Love it! Adds so much charm! Small kitchens to me are also so charming. You have great style.

[@astriddsarangomuneton827]

I love transformation processes. 👌🏻💯👏🏻I always work on that.💪🏻

[@angelaspicer2753]

❤️ the transformation! If you need ventilation: in the past, I've used a small fan that I can hide in a cupboard and set it next to stove (in your case on left) and open your sink window at least a few inches and a cross breeze will be created that is sucked out the window. I cook a lot and it was always sufficient. You can do this even in the winter because the heat of the stove will keep the kitchen warm.

[@barbaracollins3015]

Love the changes you made and that island is adorable.

[@janthomas7096]

What a beautiful transformation! I love the antique wash stand. 😊

[@loisgalloway7143]

What a beautiful transformation!!!

[@marymendez4178]

The island and removing the microwave and replacing it with beadboard was wonderfully made! Elizabeth take a look into this song wonderfully made by Ellie Holcomb. You'll like it, I hope!

[@PaulBunyon-t1x]

The island is just the right touch to the decor of your kitchen.

[@jansmith8021]

Fits so much better with your style in the kitchen! Love the copper!!!

[@oldmaplehome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@dianerobinson9248]

Wow, very creative island idea! And taking out the big microwave really added charm to your space! ❤❤

[@my4seasonshome]

It's amazing how those changes made your kitchen look even more charming vintage!! ❤ TFS my friend

[@oldmaplehome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@suzanne9786]

Such a difference ,loved the makeover where the microwave was ( looks Beautiful) and. The island was Stunning ❤

[@happygirl9275]

Turned out sooooo cute!

[@debbiemccann3711]

Wow so pretty.My microwave is on the bottom shelf of my Baker's Rack nobody realizes it's there.

[@barbb.9489]

It looks great, Elizabeth. I just use my microwave way too much to have it disappear! 🫠

[@oldmaplehome]

We still have one too, it’s just right around the corner now a little less obtrusively 😅

[@judihulslander298]

You might consider finishing the back of the washstand similar to how you did the legs.....

[@tammyleer9268]

You did an amazing job with both projects. Love how the back of the stove nook turned out,very creative idea. The Island is perfect! Just love all you share.

[@cheriayala]

Love all the changes❤

[@carolpipher4839]

🏡~Cute projects Elizabeth! Your petite vintage island is super attractive making your little kitchen absolutely adorable! ❤👌 I love it! 💯

[@terrychittam8483]

I had a mirror over my stove and loved it in my other home . After cooking all I did was spray windex .

[@donnahawkinsharper8344]

Elizabeth, how lovely are the changes you made. So much more character & charm. Great job! 😊❤😊🙏

[@irenetovar7756]

I love the new look. So pretty. I was going to put my microwave above the stove and now I think not. Good job you two. 👏

[@lesliejackson8188]

*Another WINNING refresh, update, and a couple of well-executed DIY's in your home, Elizabeth and Cameron❣️ Keep up the motivational inspiration, you two...your kitchen looks even more charming, cozy and welcoming than it did before‼️ Kudos, my sweet friends❣️😉🤎🤍*

[@sonyamowery2324]

Wow, it all really looks great! I just love your videos. So inspiring! Thank you for your Bible verses at the end of your videos! God bless you and your family in this new year❤

[@oldmaplehome]

I appreciate this so much Sony 🥰

[@chlexiel.1022]

That dresser island is such a treasure. It looks amazing. Great choice🥰. LOVE what you did over the stove. I too want to get rid of my microwave and learn how to reheat food quickly but safely.

[@joyelsey1366]

I absolutely love the transformation from the microwave to the totally cool display area, very nicely done❤

[@2010lrain]

Lovely 😍

[@peggy-ann1961]

We removed our above stove microwave too last year. We put a range hood in place and hung a beautiful platter on the wall. I’m so glad we did! It’s funny how styles change…that was “ the thing to do” 12 years ago when we built. I never liked it from the get go as it always felt overpowering and heavy when I was at the stove. Great job!! 👏🇨🇦❄️🇨🇦

[@tamora.monique]

Yaaaassssssss I absolutely love both projects ❤

[@pf6079]

Amazing transformations in your kitchen!

[@catrice7126]

It all looks beautiful

[@jodyholland5912]

Those little details just made your kitchen❤

[@lindylou3519]

I just had a microwave installed over my stove & love it. This freed up much needed counter space. We use ours nearly everyday. I would rather have a useable vent hood BUT our house didn’t have a vent for a vent hood either so in went the microwave. Your little copper pots are pretty.

[@nancygold2928]

Just a suggestion , I would have left the beadboard the natural wood color, with a matching stain to the other wood's in your kitchen ❤💜

[@hollyashton7009]

Great idea! It could be matched with the new island

[@kacee9553]

Very cute.

[@lindagallop6529]

Just beautiful!

[@lesliemorris5695]

Love your island!! So cute and useful!!

[@cindybrown1356]

I love your changes, Elizabeth! You all make things happen, I really enjoyed watching the process. Sending you love my sweet friend. ❤️💜❤️

[@maddscientist3170]

I hate microwaves over stove tops.....looks SO MUCH BETTER!!!!!! nice job

[@hairdebi]

The nook would also look good in natural wood stained to match the island

[@shygirl-vg9re]

Amazing the difference it makes. I didn't know I would like your idea so much. You truly have a vision.