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

Watch how we transformed our small kitchen in only a couple of days by creating a DIY kitchen island out of an antique washstand and by removing the microwave above the stove. We are giving this little kitchen a bit of a makeover for the new year! You will learn how you too can add character to your kitchen on a budget with this easy microwave nook idea! You will also see how you can modify an antique piece of furniture in order to make it work as a one of a kind kitchen island! Subscribe and like for more content like this!
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[@magritburke2511]

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

[@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

[@mariannworley9538]

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

[@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.👍🙂

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@PamWarwick]

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

[@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!!!

[@maggiepadilla6915]

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

[@scarlethenderson6510]

Actually most people don't realize that they're blocking the vent of the oven that releases the overload of hot air and sometimes those towels catch on fire so I'm relieved to see that you are making a new place for towels ❤

[@scarlethenderson6510]

Absolutely love the new island

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you!! 😊

[@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. 💖💖💖

[@therightangle2bseen]

Everything looks great, very charming. One concern though...since the microwave didn't have a vent feature, so you still don't have a vent. That would not pass code in most areas.

[@Sue-cz1iw]

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

[@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.

[@maddscientist3170]

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

[@chrisprpich3278]

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

[@northernlassie2755]

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

[@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!

[@brendasparks6234]

Amen, He a amazing God. Great video thanks for sharing

[@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😊

[@rainy4036]

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

[@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.

[@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! 😊

[@nangel270]

Huge difference. Bravo.

[@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❣️😉🤎🤍*

[@barbaracollins3015]

Love the changes you made and that island is adorable.

[@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. 😀❤️

[@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.

[@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. ❤

[@mariebammann1561]

What a difference!! Looks so warm and cozy.

[@oldmaplehome]

Thank you 😊

[@j.peluso2139]

I had my doubts when you were taking out that microwave. I was wrong. It looks so much nicer without it. ❤️

[@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 😅

[@loisgalloway7143]

What a beautiful transformation!!!

[@pamelas3514]

You do beautiful work. Good job doing things yourself to save money. Having wood above and behind your stove is a fire hazard. That is the reason people do tile, because it can't catch fire from a grease fire. No one plans to have a fire but it happens. Please rethink having the wood there for your safety and the safety of your home and family.

[@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

[@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 👍

[@christinewilliams7005]

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

[@terrisauer4248]

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

[@Cinderella1125]

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

[@debbiehamilton1083]

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

[@thechickincharge1073]

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

[@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.

[@pamsandidge4068]

It always amazes me what a huge impact just a couple of small changes can make. Love what you did and glad you showed step by step how to do each thing.

[@user-lt6xv2bv6c]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@gayemarianesfox2405]

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

[@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.

[@dianerobinson9248]

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

[@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 😊👍👍

[@shirleygardner7456]

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

[@snowcm135]

Both things you made over are fabulous!

[@janthomas7096]

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

[@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 🥰

[@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 🥰

[@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.

[@donnahawkinsharper8344]

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

[@beckya1809]

Great idea for a kitchen island ❤its beautiful

[@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! 😊

[@shygirl-vg9re]

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

[@jodyholland5912]

Those little details just made your kitchen❤

[@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.

[@user-gr1fg5ko3x]

Love your changes! Great ideas.

[@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❤

[@my4seasonshome]

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

[@oldmaplehome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@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!

[@suzanne9786]

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

[@karonnichols4558]

Those small changes really did transform your kitchen! I love the copper and the warmth that the wood island added. Last year my husband and I did the exact same thing above our stove. We removed the microwave, put beadboard up and painted it white. We then put the same rod from IKEA as you have and hung my copper pots and molds. Has your home ever been featured in a magazine? If not, I'm sure it will some day!

[@drittenberry1]

This is Grandma from Texas. Lovely 😉

[@oldmaplehome]

Hi Grandma! 🥰

[@Theendisnearrepent]

Your husband like king David a man's after ABBA'S heart helping you, take good care of him

[@Sheltie176]

Beautiful kitchen makeover!

[@carolpipher4839]

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

[@tamora.monique]

Yaaaassssssss I absolutely love both projects ❤

[@happygirl9275]

Turned out sooooo cute!

[@pattyvalinote4612]

Beautiful transformation ❤️

[@cindybrown1356]

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

[@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.

[@joyelsey1366]

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

[@catrice7126]

It all looks beautiful

[@jo-annmaruszak9885]

Small copper pieces will work. I love copper. ❤ (on the back of the new/old island). ❤

[@rossmerytuero978]

Beautiful make over ❤!!!

[@sharonlatour6230]

I just love it Elizabeth and Cameron!!

[@doreendonaghey2590]

wow a small change but such a Big change soooooooo beautiful!!!

[@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

[@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.

[@SparksofJoyStudio]

What an amazing transformation ❤

[@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. 👏

[@jansmith8021]

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

[@oldmaplehome]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@melodytwitchell4898]

Absolutely beautiful again beautiful verse ❤️

[@cheriayala]

Love all the changes❤

[@debbiemccann3711]

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

[@debanderson9797]

Be still my heart! This is absolutely GORGEOUS

[@lindagallop6529]

Just beautiful!

[@pf6079]

Amazing transformations in your kitchen!