I Made a PLYWOOD Kitchen look like THIS

[@joeyvecchio1050]

I am a cabinetmaker in Australia and with all the materials you used. Your kitchen would easily be around the $40,000 mark. You used high quality plywood for the base cabinets and doors. Top of the line quality drawer and door hardware. It has been a real pleasure following you on this project. I enjoy all of your content

[@lemonhead6994]

agreed, so tidy. looks timeless

[@ReaperXC]

@joeyvecchio1050 What type of ply for the base cabinets would you suggest? And what is this type of drawer slide called? I'm a carpenter in south east Victoria abd going to renovate mine next year.

[@michaelarabi5083]

I wouldn’t be using plywood for cabinets. You should use moisture resistant particle board. All top kitchen companies will never use ply wood. Absolute mistake there

[@timdennis2193]

Plyco have meranti 18mm 2440 x 1220 for $125.. thats a lot of kitchen for $40k even with quality fittings and no labour costs... or are you saying $40k from a cabinet maker like yourself??? Thanks

[@innervisions2528]

You’d lying Lol 40k typical hipster ripping someone off. 80 bux sheet

[@chrisstennett1592]

Grain matching was impeccable

[@Jewer76]

Really beautiful, Scott. A little trick when installing the cabinets on the floor: Don't install the legs on the back of the cabinet (closest to the wall). Then screw a wooden beam to the wall in the exact height and level you want your cabinets. Then you just rest the back of the cabinets on this beam, knowing it is the right height and level, and you just have to adjust the front legs, which are much easier to get access to. Thanks for all the great content (your videos have even made me and my family want to visit New Zealand at some point).

[@nathanielkswas]

What a brilliant idea, I love this!

[@BackyardAussie]

Clear UV tint on the windows.. best thing we ever did.. the power of sunlight is amazing at how much and speed it can change colours of things

[@Neil-Hanson67]

In our kitchen (UK) we chose a smoked glass splash-back, blends in nicely very easy to clean looks modern. Just an idea for you guys & well done on a fantastic kitchen build Scott.

[@Sebis1104]

I'm building kitchens in Germany and we are also using Glass as backsplash in kitchens. Mostly pre painted from "Lechner" büt i dont know if the are delivering to NSL, but you could search an other distributor in your Area

[@ThePerryification]

We did the same, green glass backsplash, best decision we made. So much easier to keep clean.

[@steveschriefer2733]

Same here. We went with glass tiles in a very light grey and it came out great and cleans up easily.

[@Chris-NZ]

In Auckland , we used a glass splash-back, lots of colours to pick from and super easy to keep clean.

[@oscarsearle2205]

They are great if you buy a chalk pen you write on it so handy and cleen of with water

[@atoms-to-atoms]

lovely response fm the wife...As an architect I have been down this road...agree about the doors finishing!..splash back use tempered white glass.

[@TpetPlayr]

Scott, coming from a meticulous builder myself, you are a grade A+ Builder. That Kitchen looks amazing! You should be very proud. My first thought for a back splash was a brushed brass sheet. Never seen it done, don't know prices, and don't know if you guys would like it, but it's a thought. Otherwise, If you're going for the mid century look, it has to be a contrasting but complementary tile.

[@angelaballard3929]

Yes, a brushed brass splash back would reference those beautiful knobs on the cabinets

[@jackm7290]

I think a couple projects by Taylor + Hinds in Tasmania have the brushed brass/copper backsplash you're thinking of. Denison Rivulet i know has photos of theirs on their website

[@idontthinkso666]

I'll never understand how people can only conceive of how an idea looks and not how fit will look when USED. Sure, the day you install a brushed brass backsplash, it'll look like a million bucks. After one week of cooking, it'll look horrendous. They'll spend all their time cleaning it.

[@TpetPlayr]

@@idontthinkso666 like basically every backsplash in existence. Your point?

[@Kelvallontan]

No. With brass, you have to deal with oxydation. Wich means even if you don't do anything, it will darken and need to bé cleaned.

[@kateandfelipenolasco8158]

Scott, I'm Felipe a Brazilian living in UK and is very nice to see the this episode. From pandemic to here I was a Labourer in a building company in Christchurch and now I'm working in a boat building company and now I have level 2 diploma carpentry and joinery.... And been learning watching people like you make my very happy to see everything you done on your kitchen ... Well done mate .... Very good job Now you can have a coffee ...

[@vuelvoel2011]

nobody likes Brazilian

[@cliiint]

What an absolute work of art and craftsmanship and meticulous planning by both of you. Just wanted to send a little gift for the holidays, as an appreciation for the heart warming and mind expanding entertainment this year. Thank you for sharing this channel with the world.❤

[@michaelgrandinetti3170]

Hi, my name is Michael from the United States. We own a Hardwood company & I love what you two have done with your kitchen space. So......to tie in your bench top, with your cabinets and now splash back......I like your wife's idea with tiles......I would go all white with the exception of a small portion of your middle area above the stove top......there I would install a "wood grain section of tile" that ties it all in. I have to tell you.......Scott, besides the fact that you are a Makita guy as I am, and your carpentry skills are excellent, I so enjoy how you & your wife interact......you are a very lovely couple and set a wonderful loving example with no falseness about it at all. Merry Christmas to you both and may you both have many blessing in this upcoming year.

[@S7tronic]

We used 1mm copper sheeting for our splash back, sanded to 400 grit and everbrite coating to seal; our counter was a slightly darker grey. Brushed stainless might also work really well. Your kitchen is fantastic by the way.

[@lucindacaffin7730]

Id love a picture!

[@hollydog4554]

Glass splash back! Easy to clean, any color you like from minimalistic to feature. I have done several kitchens and never had any regrets. Must be tempered glass! Great work guys, love the channel!

[@BenedictTanShanWen]

Your kitchen looks so stunning! I've loved watching you build it.

[@BlackPete...]

Nice job, guys (from a woodworker with perfectionist issues). For the splashback, I suggest something that is very easy to clean. In the fullness of time, your relationship with the splashback will mainly revolve around cleaning it. Now that you've made the kitchen, imagine what else you can make...

[@nelsonholmes6174]

Scott, your new kitchen is incredible, bespoke with class A materials and fittings, just stunning buddy. You should rightly be very proud.

[@Chippie-O]

That grain matching..what a pearl! The whole build is a testament to you both and the dedication to quality you've shown over the years. Well done and enjoy the kitchen!!

[@mandyleeson1]

In addition to the final fantastically crafted new kitchen, this video was put together and edited so well. Hope you guys enjoy a well earned break over the festive season. Thanks for a great year of sharing.

[@djotter]

Hi we got a new kitchen in NZ about 2 years ago. I would highly recommend a glass splashback and upstand. Super easy to clean, keep the water off the plasterboard and plywood, and with painted back, you can choose any colour you like. Some places will even print images if you have a native bird or flower or pattern or scene you think would go well with the room. Some businesses are Alert Glass, Glasskote, Glass Art, Image Glass. Also excellent choice on the Schweigen rangehood. I have one and the external fans are a game changer for enjoying the space you cook in. My family couldn't believe how quiet they are when they are on.

[@Professzore]

This IS without question one of the most beautiful and best-designed kitchen I've ever seen. Congratulations!

[@haydenharris5506]

Hey guys, I’m a woodworker in the UK, popular choice of splashback on some of my jobs is a sheet of safety glass (the back has coloured vinyl or spray-coat to suit your choice). Looks good, cleans brilliantly, costs much less than matching countertop. Careful if using adhesive - use one that won’t discolour the backing coat. Great job fella, cabinetry can be a real test of endurance! All the best, Hayden

[@judebarlow5282]

That is one of the most amazing self built kitchens I have seen, fair play Scott

[@robertpowick8595]

When we renovated our kitchen we had coloured glass installed as a splashback and we think it looks great. Easy to keep clean and blends in well with the rest of the colour scheme.

[@wheaten1]

Kitchen looks stunning. Well done Scott and Raymond.

[@mrsllew]

What an amazing kitchen! Here's to many wonderful meals created in there. Like so many others have commented, I think a glass splashback would look excellent, especially with a bit of colour that can tie it in with the blue of the wall and the wood. Happy choosing!

[@ronwallace7563]

Ohhh...wow Scottie Brown! You and Jess must just be over the MOON with that kitchen!!! The attention to detail is amazing.

[@wyndhammathiesen676]

A really good and cheap splash back I've seen done before is glass with a painted back, so you can choose whatever colour (maybe something neutral to compliment the bench top or another colour you already have going on) you want the backing of the glass to be and it's easy to clean and maintain. Love all you videos ❤

[@bretcraig8492]

This is a great idea. or panels of stainless or acrylic. You can get away with a lot with a style like this.

[@terrytopliss9506]

The kitchen is fantastic Scott, I was sure you could pull this kitchen project off. Thanks for the latest exciting episode, may I wish you,Jess and everyone who as appeared on this build a very Happy Christmas and NewYear.🎄🎄🍾🍾🎉🎉👍👍.

[@MrJacrider]

Scott, great kitchen. Well done. I just built a slightly larger kitchen for my daughter and her family. For door and drawer faces, I also used veneered plywood that I had to oil myself - and yes, lots of work. They have little kids, so I also put a few coats of polyurethane for extra protection. I used prefinished plywood for the cabinet boxes and that saved tons of time for finishing. For countertops, we used a mix of solid white oak and white laminate - saved lots of money. I also used a drawer system like you did and again saved tons of time over building wooden drawer boxes which would have needed to be finished. My cost including countertops was just over $14,000 Canadian. They are super happy with the finished result!

[@brianforrester7707]

Scott, we installed a coloured glass splash back. Dead easy to do. It's a pale green, between two windows overlooking our lawn - a better green than the lawn usually looks ! You might be able to find a colour-matched glass that mimics something else in the kitchen or garden that takes your fancy but it's dead easy to keep clean and looks smart.

[@captbill279]

If you use clear glass you can paint it on the back to match whatever color you choose. Could easily strip it off if you don't like it and try another color before installing.

[@gregpowell8000]

Agree here. Glass gives you many options and is great for cleaning. I have used this in my last 2 houses.

[@fredthedude2]

+1 for clear glass and then paint on the back. Can use the same colour as the wall on the back to hide the glue or double sided tape you use to mount it to the wall

[@ubertuber222]

Gotta recommend glass as well, would be dead easy and fit the aesthetic you guys are going for really well

[@wellmadeinteriors]

@fresthedude2 can you make it clear please, you paint the back side of the glass or the wall where you will put the glass on?

[@GatorBird22]

My wife & I did a tile backsplash in our kitchen and are really happy with it. Plan it well and use nice schluter edges - it will look pro!

[@dosadoodle]

I don't usually show my wife building videos that I watch, but I showed her this one. She loved it, obviously. The clean lines and continuous wood grain make it look particularly remarkable. Loved the drawers under the sink. This is definitely design inspiration for us as we think through our kitchen reno planned for next year, with the caveat that I'll be doing the kitchen reno myself ... if I can make it look half as good, I'll consider that an incredible win! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@youssefizikitn]

Damn, Scott. You've done a fantastic job with that kitchen. Now I want a kitchen like that one.

[@PatonHaus]

I’ve followed along for this entire series and seeing this end result is nothing short of 100% satisfaction. Everything you’ve done is beautifully coordinated and very well constructed. The consistent gaps, grain matched faces, clean lines, and overall minimalist approach all come together to form what I consider the perfect kitchen. The relative simplicity gives the impression of simple construction but we’ve all seen that was definitely not the case. 10/10, thank you to both of you for bringing us all along on this amazing journey. Now to complete the circle and demo the old kitchen…

[@hughlowell7226]

We have a blue glass splashback and it is fantastic mainly because of the reflections from all the different angles as you move about, reflects the garden mainly and makes you think for a moment it is another room and not a splashback. Love the build so far and mostly the banter that goes with it.

[@Texburrito03]

So beautiful! I hope you and Jess are very pleased with the outcome. Merry Christmas!

[@paulzirker706]

That is one amazing kitchen with an attention to detail that is above Scott. You both should be proud.

[@djeity]

Use a tempered glass splashback. Tiles or stainless steel would just look odd. Glass, especially a dark glass, will blend really well with the theme of your kitchen, and has the advantage of being super easy to clean. They paint the back to make it whatever colour you like, although a pure white isn't really possible since the glass is usually a little bit green. Fantastic work on the kitchen!

[@angelanguyen5780]

It’s also very fast and not messy to install. I love my glass backsplash.

[@Sleiper]

We put a high end wall paper behind our clear tempered glass, so many wall paper options, and paying £200 a roll is fine when you only need one, and then protecting it with a nice piece of glass is the best thing about our kitchen.

[@roadie3124]

The tempered glass changes the colour. We used lemon yellow paint and the splashback came out with a greenish tinge.

[@DanDanDoe]

@@SleiperOoh, that’s a really good idea. I’ll keep that in mind.

[@CaribouKH]

I did a glass backsplash once. Wife selected a wallpaper to put behind it. With top cabinets it was by far the easiest install ever, simple a bead of silicone top and bottom held it in place. For clean up it was also the best I've ever had, no seams etc. It was also quite cheap as it was just a simple sheet of glass, I had a few holes drilled for electrical, but I still remember it was half the price of tiles. You don't have top cabinets so might not work, but just throwing it out there. The kitchen looks simply awesome!

[@kevinetheridgemakes]

This kitchen remodel has been such fun to watch. It looks SO EXCELLENT! Well done, Scott & Jess (and Ray). Well done!

[@brianwessel3150]

My wife and I built our kitchen too @ 15K USD. We ultimately settled on subway tile for the backsplash. It just looked clean and it’s a classic look that never goes out of style. I’m sure whatever you guys pick will look stunning, you’ve both got great eyes for design. Love your kitchen!

[@djAnakin]

HUGE milestone! Congratulations, Scott, Jess, and Ray too! It's beautiful!

[@jamesfegan8006]

Gorgeous kitchen, and it was a pleasure watching you and Ray build the kitchen from scratch. Hope you and Jess get lots of joy cooking and using the kitchen.

[@nathanjobe7358]

I'm a cabinetmaker in the US. Not 100% sure of the size but I would guess I would be around $20-$25,000 for that kitchen. I would have used TFL (Thermally fused laminate) to achieve the same look. Obviously having a large cnc changes everything but I'm guessing about 3 days to build. As someone who builds Euro or frameless style cabinets I have to say I was really impressed with the job you did. The gaps look perfect. I know how challenging that can be. Love your content.

[@richardbaron7106]

That is simply awesome. The attention to detail and how all the grain matches. No other words - this is a magazine-quality kitchen. Congratulations to you both.

[@elvagabundo4607]

Another comment for smoked glass back-splash, pick the colour you want. It would be fairly straight forward to put two rectilinear panes one behind the cooktop and one to the left of the window. The kitchen looks fantastic, I think it is the best work you have done Scott! The only downside is how do you do you improve on perfection DOH!

[@sbenc]

I didn't think that this plywood would look so good but it really looks special. Excellent job, u really give your best.

[@ChrisMurley]

That kitchen is EPIC. The work standard you guys have applied is incredible. Hope you have a peaceful and happy holiday season, just enjoying your beautiful surroundings. See you next year guys.

[@TallTinyHouse]

All the attention to details really shows. It's a work of art.

[@korycoster3586]

I have done a few splashbacks now. Easiest by far is to get a coloured glass splash back. You can get any colour you want, and it will be cut to fit the space. Tiles are also a good option, and pretty easy with the spacing / leveling systems that you can get these days

[@timsloan6952]

Glass is Great, both my Brother and a Mate have put them in and they look fantastic. Added bonus is you can use them as a white board and write reminders on them or notes to each other!

[@brendoned]

Despite my loathing of timber kitchens. It looks incredible. You did an amazing job Scott! One idea for a low-mid cost high-end looking splashback is Venetian plaster, also known as stucco or polished plaster. An ancient Italian finish made by hand burnishing lime plaster. Depending on the skill of the applicator, they can mimic the look and feel of polished marble, concrete or stone. It comes in a huge variety of colours, textures and gloss levels from matte finish to almost glass.

[@Glenstricottarboton]

Go for the matching splash back to your bench top, you’ve basically got a half priced kitchen and you won’t regret spending the extra coins on it when you appreciate it every day! Gorgeous kitchen, well done Scott!!

[@thelettera9041]

I had a new plywood faced kitchen installed just a year ago. For the splashback, I didn't want anything flashy that would draw attention, plus I was v low on funds, so went with a sheet of fibre cement type board (?- fireproof) that was painted the same colour as the walls. It looks brilliant, very unobtrusive, doesn't draw attention away from the beautiful cabinets and benchtop and is very easy to keep clean (just wipe it). I have overhead cabinets so it completely fills the gap between and looks just like regular wall but with the important advantage of not catching fire.

[@rossmckenzie2283]

Here in Oz, we opted for a glass splashback. We could choose the colour painted on its back, so matching your colour scheme is easy. Never have to scrub out the accidental food spills in the tile grouting that NEVER comes out completely. Accidents do happen.

[@fredthedude2]

We painted the back of our glass backsplash ourselves and saved some money! Turned out great

[@nachonachoman]

Scott, you got me into DIYing after watching one of your tool reviews. I love the care and rhought you put into doing everything. I replaced a huge outdoor trailhead with new floating steps two years ago. I didnt like the stains available to me either and did it myself. That staining took way more time than the carpentry and asembly. Made me chuckle when you experienced the same

[@brianj4335]

Congratulations Scott on a beautifully crafted kitchen. It's stunning. Simply amazing craftsmanship. You should be immensely proud of what you've done here. Merry Christmas from North Carolina USA!

[@careymilicich]

Excellent work! For my mid century style kitchen i built myself(i appreciate all the work you went through) in my NZ 60s house i tiled with plain white subway tiles but with black grout, because it will get stained from the cooking. It's 4 years down the track and still looks new.

[@wilhelmdekock2637]

Practically impossible not to save money when you build your own kitchen. The labour cost when outsourcing the job can easily be 60%+ of the cost of the cabinets (excluding the counter and appliances). Looks like a great job. The drawer fronts and doors look super neat. It's not an easy feat to accomplish. Well done.

[@cwoodbeast]

Wow. Just WOW. What a beautiful space

[@mmaster23]

For that kitchen I would opt for a glass backslash. Maybe a white colour with a photo on it. Perhaps a nice flower or something seems to suit the wall.

[@bryanbooneart]

Beautiful kitchen and great work! It was fun watching it all come together. I really like that you created something simple and elegant. No fussy joints or complicated construction, just simple boxes but with beautiful finishing touches with the oil and hardware.

[@heathmullins7639]

Wow, you did such an amazing job that kitchen looks incredible.

[@blusheen378]

Great handiwork, remarkable work. A great couple, the joys of savouring your craftmanship everyday, whether for food or coffee.

[@paullecomtenz]

This is absolutely legendary. Been following the progress for months, tickled pink for you both that it's finally done. Thanks so much for giving me the inspiration for renovating my kitchen, totally different look - but still mid-century mod. Enjoy the Xmas you two (& Ray), & if you're ever in Dunners, I can give you some coffee recommendations.

[@lesleybaker2841]

Holy smoke. I bloomin love this. Is likely you've picked a splash back but you can get glass ones personalised. Elegance. Class. Bloody marvelous. Bravo team.

[@MOPZcinema]

Hey Scott, what a beautiful kitchen !! Top-notch quality, details, those knobs fit nicely on top of it. I suggest you retro subway tiles (small white rectangle), I think it will stay in the same vibe. Anyway, I know you will make the right choice ;) Keep up the good work 💪

[@JakeMcNamara1]

This is outrageously good. Proper craftsmanship. Details on details! Great to see it all come together!!

[@dbond8981]

Got a sheet of tempered glass as a splash back in my kitchen. Blends in really with the wall.

[@GrahamHill-j9v]

On the back side of the tempered glass, you can spray paint any colour of finish you want (including the wall coloour) and it will last a lifetime. Adhere with dabs of silicone. The painted back surface will not show dust that may collect behind glass over years.

[@claudiapage6394]

Omg Scott. You have done an AMAZING job. Wow. That kitchen is absolute perfection, meticulously designed and built. I cannot praise you enough for the workmanship on this kitchen. Just wow!!

[@damiencoman2821]

The finished product is top class. Congratulations on the result. Don't even try to quantify the time you put in. You have built a home with love and your level of pride is unreal.

[@jasonpott]

Really beautiful kitchen. We went with a colour match glass splash back in our kitchen. It’s less imposing than tiles which are also a bit fussy to clean. The wood grain is amazing.

[@phillipbradley4952]

Hey Scott... have been following you for a while... you have done an amazing job. In all your projects your accuracy and fitting work is stunning to me, a mere mortal... as an amature/DIYer. Enjoy your home now you two. Well deserved. Your tenacity and hard work with a live-in reno has been inspiring. Thanks for the ride!

[@fastestmilkman3840]

Great job , what a lovely kitchen! We made our own splashback by using a sheet of 5mm copper, we create a patina by using various chemicals and salt, a bit different and we loved it.

[@slab3662]

Love the clean design and the under sink drawers you built

[@garysullivan8203]

I’ve done many kitchens over the years as a finishing carpenter. Not a big money maker as you have probably figured out. Hard to compete with the big boys who have CNC machines and material purchasing power and manpower. Having said that my advice to you two is to choose your backsplash wisely and don’t be afraid to take a while. Would be an absolute cardinal sin to ruin the finished look of what you have so skillfully built. Absolutely a pleasure to watch your process. Just a sidenote here. In Canada we use miranti as a floor underpayment. Never would have given it a thought for a kitchen build. Excellent excellent work. Continued success you two. Thanks for sharing.

[@jpjolley]

What's even more impressive is your collection of indoor plants! Very nice 👌

[@katielogue7929]

Wow, it looks amazing. So worth the blood sweat and tears. It's been a pleasure watching the progress and I love that it's been so real, not everything you want to get done in a day happens when renovating. Well done. The place is looking awesome!

[@coreywells9498]

Great vision and execution guys. If I’m not building with prefinished I often take the time to coat the ply in full sheet form both sides prior to breaking them down. With osmo I literally pour it on and trowel it with a 12 inch drywall knife over the surface and skootch extra into container for the next face. Very fast and even if you’re good with a knife. One or two coats really helps limit the breakout potential when cutting pieces as well. You’ll get the odd scratch and scuff but nothing some careful prep and another coat can’t handle

[@tony_cracka9851]

Have to agree with coloured glass splashback looks great seemless easy to clean and heaps of colour choices.You have done a fantastic job , colour choice and quality of workmanship is spot on.

[@garymcdonnell6563]

That is just outstanding. The detail is Incredible and to see great quality timbers and materials used. This is why I love watching your videos and learning from them.

[@stomperthemixer1]

Splash Back in Chrome always looks nice and very easy to clean with Dish Soap and polish with Baby Oil, Awesome build guys.

[@luiskim4488]

Im carpenter in germany and i think you did an amazing job building that kitchen from scratch without knowing too much about cabinet making... so props on that. As a splashback what we sometimes do is take glass with sanded edges and paint it from the backside in a colour you like. It would give you a similar texture as your benchtop and it really is quite an affordable way of creating a high end splash back which will be easy to clean

[@lorieandpatrickdavies7483]

The kitchen is gorgeous, and I really admire your skills as a builder and woodworker. We spent about $20K on a kitchen remodel several years ago (refacing the existing cabinets, adding a large pantry, and expanding the size of the island. New marble counter tops, new sink, new tap, some electrical work, new tile backsplash). Our kitchen is perfectly fine, but it is builder grade, while yours is a custom, much higher caliber than ours. I would say your kitchen would easily hit $50K here, in British Columbia, Canada. My suggestion for the backsplash is very clean and neutral, perhaps just white subway tiles, so it doesn't clash with the beautiful plywood cabinets. I really enjoy watching your channel, keep up the great work.

[@zepek2146]

As an apprentice carpenter work like this even though its more on the cabinet making side is truly inspiring for a young apprentice like me, just by how all the gaps and everything is so perfect and parallel it just makes me want to try and improve my attention to detail and skills when it comes to leveling and plumbing up anything I do. an absolutely beautiful kitchen and I just love these videos and hope to be nearly as this skilled in the future really inspiring work and videos. I just love it.

[@Myrddraal79]

I renovated our whole house this year too. Including a new kitchen partly selfmade, partly stock. I felt with you and I know the need to perfection you feel. Your kitchen is a marvel. And a kitchen like this with matching grains and custom drawers with details and solutions will cost a fortune. You two did a great yob. Btw I paid around 5000€ Euro with appliances.

[@sebastiaanstoffels7565]

I did a kitchen a while back in Aus and used a Custom Flat Pack company to CNC my cabinets in MDF with a 2 pack paint finish which included the Blum hardware, draw runners, hinges etc. I then assembled and installed the cabinets. Costs were $10k for the cabinets. Timber benchtops ( 30mm thick solid recycled Messmate with waterfall edge ) $10k, Appliances $10k and other trades ( electricians, plumber, flooring, lighting etc ) $10k AUD. Kitchen was a bit bigger than yours. Building cabinets is time consuming. We had Cabinet Makers quote $28 - $32k AUD just to do the cabinetry, so the custom flat pack was a good option and saved us about $20k. All hinge holes, shelf pin holes etc pre-drilled. Nice job on yours, it looks great!

[@Joseph-jx8bl]

I’m so happy for you guys! You both had to endure so much during this remodel. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching Scott’s fine finish carpentry skills grow all along the way. Great team work and patience…..AWESOME!

[@pro-fitkitchensandbathrooms]

Have to say Scott has a kitchen fitter my self. For ur first kitchen what a job u done. Unbelievable 🙌🙌🙌

[@handywork1655]

You did very well. You have created a great kitchen. Very professional looking. I too built my kitchen from scratch here in Sydney. Similar size to yours but we did Satin Melamine and then had it sprayed White with Polyurethane. With me making all cabinets, removing walls etc, ikncluding dhiswaher, 800mm Siemens hob ($AU4,000) it cost us $AU29,000 for it all. I did all my own plumbing, plastering and electrical (with a little help from my nephew the electrician). So you did well. You should be proud. Well done.

[@albertsmart1221]

This is cool to see a start to finish video on such a large project. The 6mm or so vent routed in for appliances is a really subtle touch, plus the oven venting out the top, but passing behind the shelf above it is cool

[@lemonhead6994]

also installed just the one kitchen myself. wasn't hand made, but the install did take what felt like a long time due to uneven floors. definitely a deciding factor that needs to be done right/respected

[@jacobialbert6683]

One suggestion for the wall behind the hob is glass. My mom wanted something she could easily clean so tile was out due to hard to clean grout lines. We selected glass. The color is painted on the wall prior to placing a sheet of glass over it. In my mom's kitchen, cabinets flank the hob creating a natural end point for the glass. I have a pic but not sure if I can add it to this comment. Love the kitchen!

[@kels335]

The MOST beautiful kitchen I’ve ever seen. Amazing job guys 😍🤩

[@TheAvidFlyFisherman]

Hi Scott, Tony here - long time subscriber , love your work... re kitchen splash back go with glass. Its a little more expensive but its so easy to clean and maintain and it always looks good. Also, here in Australia we have virtually unlimited colours to choose from. We've have a glass splash back in our kitchen for over 20 years without any issues. Anyway keep up the good and see you in the new year!

[@mathiasthansen1400]

thank you for sharing your kitchwn build with us! 😊 the plywood looks soooo warm, modern, but simple, and the quality of it.... I'm from Austria (in the Alps, not Australia, the continent 😂), and a similar kitchen here would be at least... 40-50k EUR! So you added something very valuable to your home, for a budget price and a lot of sweat, blood and skill of yourself - good job! 🤩

[@lukeloveswood5985]

Awesome video Scott and you did an amazing job with this kitchen! I'm a cabinet maker and architect from Germany and want to thank you for the great content. It's so nice to see, how you really dive in all of your projects and try to do your best with each building project. Keep up the good handcraft, it's much appreciated and inspiring for other tradesman and builders around the world. Love from Bavaria 🙂

[@jkoerner23]

Love the kitchen, it turned out beautifully! Would love to see another tour once you’ve stocked all the cupboards, organised through pantry etc.

[@janvanderheyden2781]

Hi Scott, i am a kitchen designer in Belgium. Your. Kitchen looks amazing. As a splash wall behind a cooking range we also use tempered glass that’s coloured on the backside. Very nice to look at and also good for cleaning. Cheers, greetings from Jan in Belgium.

[@sdalin27]

Fun to watch! built our whole kitchen from plywood too and it came out great. Used the Flymoon in the corner cabinet too which worked great! Good call!

[@chrisvanzyl84]

White subway tiles for splashback! Kitchen looks amazing!!!

[@INTELIBUILD]

Glass splash back every time! Easy to clean. Can be simple colour. Can even include slots for power sockets. Congrats on fab kitchen. Looks brilliant