Vintage Kitchen Renovation Ep. 6 // Lighting & Dreamy Checkered Floors

[@kayemcmullen]

Hard work and planning have certainly paid-off. The kitchen is looking great so far. Your son probably thought it was just a fun activity, but children are sponges that drink up all of life’s lessons, measuring and aiming for perfection are good lessons to learn. You and your husband are not only creating a beautiful and thoughtful home but being good parents in the process. Well done you!

[@chriswells4400]

Just amazing. You really just had essential tools, no saw table and you tackled this kitchen redo! You are an inspiration.

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you so much!! We need a table, would make things easier! 😆

[@katararose8724]

Wow! That was a lot of hard work, time and patience! It's going to be gorgeous and I can't wait to see the final result. Great job!❤😊

[@connieb6464]

Gorgeous, I love the black n white tile, you and your husband work so well together. Everything is so vintage and it’s nice to see that era come back to life. ❤

[@elliedaniel5900]

OHMYGOSH waiting for the reveal is TORTURE! I am just IN AWE at how fantastic this is! Your and Luke’s attention to detail is outstanding and I can only imagine how fantastic the finished product will be!

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you so much!! Trust me, it’s torture for us as well!! Haha. We’re SO close, only a couple of weeks left! 🙌

[@Julie-k1u]

I am STUNNED by how beautiful this is and how CRAZY difficult this floor was to achieve. I am inspired and proud of you both for this kitchen reno. I truly appreciate how much planning, product searching, designing and price comparing went into creating this kitchen. Whatever y'all didn't already know about carpentry/building/tiling etc, you learned it and then executed. I've been through a few large renovations in 2 houses, so I really feel your readiness to be DONE! I cannot wait to see the final reveal with your decorating in place. Thank you for sharing this journey!

[@allisondrummond951]

Amazing. Stained glass would look beautiful in your small glass cabinets

[@KrystaMeeker]

Yesss, I love the look of leaded glass and have had that in mind as well! 😍

[@grisespino5342]

Lots of work but the end result, much to take pride in. Having your little one help, priceless .

[@jozdum2681]

I have been following your channel for a while now and what has always struck me is how well your husband and yourself work together! Including your son is priceless as well as creating a life balance like you’ve been doing! The design of your kitchen and the zillions of hours you’ve put in it will be worth it! I am in awe of all the work and skills you’ve learned along the way ! We live in Canada but if I’d live closer I would have made meals for you like I do for our own kids! You’re so deserving !!!! Can’t wait for the reveal and in the meantime enjoy little breaks among what is left to be done ❤

[@susanvelez6534]

I just love the outside of your home so classic

[@susanvelez6534]

I want an older house like yours I just love it

[@SheilaHunter-bs8vt]

The kitchen is the heart of the home and WOW, you should both be proud of what you’ve accomplished…IT LOOKS AMAZING!!! You have an amazing eye for design and it shows. Again, can’t wait to see where you place that gorgeous mirror.

[@j.peluso2139]

I put the same kitchen green walls, checkered floor and all in my old house about 16 years ago. You were probably a toddler back then. I loved it. When I moved I was so sad to leave that kitchen. Your kitchen is beautiful. Love it.

[@Karen-l5q]

You are both true taskmasters when it comes to getting your renoes done. Laying that tile was a huge job with a lot of work! Kudos for you my dear!❤❤

[@madacres2222]

Watching this brought back so many diy memories. I have massive respect for all your hard work. DIY ain't for wusses💪 I think you made good choices concerning budget & such. You really have to pick your battles w/renovation & DIY. 👏💐🏆

[@tammyleviner3070]

Hi Krysta! I love the medallions, and the light fixtures are just beautiful! Perfect for the space!😊 Jameson was so cute helping his dad with the cabinet🥰 Love the counter top cabinets! The flooring is gorgeous! Love the luster & shine!! Almost 30yrs ago when i did my black & white flooring, i did linoleum, which was the big thing back then. And it was a checker board pattern, that's all they had. It was A beautiful linoleum, very shiny, but showed every foot print if your foot or shoe was the least bit damp.🥴 The worse part, i had a very large kitchen.. & the floors ended up being so hard to keep looking clean! You could only use one particular product on the floor or it would have a dry powdery looking film.. of course the product was quite expensive! Our pool was right out the back door which came straight into the kitchen & so was our parking area.. you can imagine how often the floors were mopped or spot mopped. Gorgeous nightmare!😄 I know that all won't be the case for you, thankfully right?!😄 It truly is already a beautiful space that we can see so far..i know in real time you guys are already enjoying your gorgeous kitchen! I can't wait to see the final reveal! Thanks for sharing! Have A blessed week!😊

[@patriciaraschdorf5514]

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING JOB WITH THE BEAD BOARD AND FLOORING BOTH CHALLENGING THE FLOORING BROUGHT THE KITCHEN TOGETHER AN WITH THE GREEN COLOR ITS A WRAP

[@rhondagrant2399]

You guys are doing such a good job! Everything looks so good!

[@EricaWoodlief]

The green color idea on beadboard will look so good!

[@sherryhudson9075]

Your floor turned out beautifully. I’m excited to see the reveal, decor and all. ❤

[@terrizimmerman5297]

I’m sure by now the kitchen is completely finished. We can’t wait to see the final reveal!

[@nancymarx3512]

I love what you have done in your kitchen! We had the black and white tiles in the diagonal pattern installed in my kitchen over 10 years ago. Mine were not polished but more of a non-slip texture in porcelain but they look great. We used the charcoal grout and it does stain a bit on the white tiles. The installer used some charcoal lighter fluid to get the stain off. Word of caution...if you drop anything made of glass or ceramic on this floor it will shatter as it is a very hard floor. A few tiles have cracked but not very noticable. I am looking forward to seeing your reveal.

[@ksl2634]

It's coming together so nicely! The suspense is killing me though!!! 🖤

[@FreckledGemini]

3:58 J’s little sweater ❤️ Y’all are so cute. You’re doing a FINE JOB on your home. I’ll remind you again…your Mama is proud of you!! ❤️ 🏡

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you sweet friend!! 😭❤️

[@michellem434]

I was so excited when I saw your video! Everything is coming together so nicely and looking beautiful. I love love love your taste and can NOT wait for the final reveal!

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you sweet friend!! It’s so exciting to see it all coming together!! 🥰

[@SharonClarke-r7c]

I think you've both done an amazing job, can't wait to see the before and after❤❤

[@jennifercline7843]

It's looking fantastic. So anxious to see how it looks when you are all done. I so enjoy your videos. Your taste and the way you do things is so different and fun I love it.😁

[@jillbruce3624]

The effort you two have put into this renovation is awesome. My husband and I did a floor similar to your kitchen in a bathroom. That black grout was a nightmare and I had the same job you did - the sponging part. It was August in Florida when we did it, no air conditioning and I swore I would never do it again. I was crying by the time we were thru. LOL.

[@KrystaMeeker]

Awww, Jill!! Haha. It’s funny, somehow, even those projects hold fond memories even when they brought you to tears! I’ve shed a few tears in this process myself! Haha. ❤️

[@kathypenner3478]

You guys make a great team together. You all also make a really cute couple. It’s looking really nice. Can’t wait to see the reveal. The kitchen style is so you and it looks like it fits the style of the home. Love everything you do. You are my favorite video to watch.

[@KrystaMeeker]

Aww, thank you Kathy, that’s so sweet! We do make a good team… most of the time! Haha. We’ve had our moments but after 16 years together we’ve learned to jive! ❤️

[@lelourodriguez4385]

So excited for the reveal!

[@sherrymcsherry2984]

Omg… I love your ceiling light. It’s so pretty. I saved it to my list on Amazon. The floor tile is so classic too. You can’t go wrong with a classic black and white tile.

[@Michelle-ky8tn]

Jameson is getting so big! This looks fantastic, looking forward to the full reveal, you both have done a great job. Those lights are stunning in the kitchen.

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you so much!! And I knooow, five years old… this age has hit me so hard. He’s a little boy now, definitely not a baby, it’s sooo bittersweet! 🥹

[@jackiegodbout3606]

You guys are a great team and everything is turning out beautifully! I’m in love with the black and white floor! Sooo much work, but totally worth it❤

[@cblair3539]

Personally, I never paint my woodwork. I leave my ceiling and them white. I think you're smart to wait until you see what the bead board looks like. So far, it's stunning . You made beautiful choices. BRAVO 👏

[@zuzuspetals38]

I would NEVER have the patience for tht 😮 Congratulations that you and hubby do ✨✨✨

[@rebeccakelly2651]

You guys have the patience of Job !!! But it will be SO worth it !!!!!!!!!

[@julielefevre4184]

Krysta this is beautiful. I love all the thoughtful design choices. The floors are stunning and I can't wait to see the vent hood.

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you!! Overthinking every decision but it’s seems to be paying off. Haha. 🫶

[@charlenegoskowicz8220]

Beautiful! Really exciting! Can't wait for the reveal...

[@karenjessee8694]

Just beautiful! Enjoy your videos so much. Thank you for sharing your journey with us!

[@meeperbird]

I can tell by your careful attention to detail that by doing the work yourselves, you did better than if you had hired out

[@rebeccafrancis8227]

Beautiful floors!!! You guys have done a great job on renovations!!

[@subi1677]

You all are doing an incredible job! I cannot wait for the reveal ❤

[@justasmalltowngirl_lynne5089]

Y’all have done an AMAZING job on your kitchen ‼️‼️‼️Congratulations on your beautiful kitchen 🤍🖤💚

[@herekittykittykitty475]

Love, love the light fixtures! All your hard work! Looks so good!

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you!! 🥰

[@terrielee8622]

Your kitchen looks beautiful and I’m so excited to see the reveal!!🤗

[@susanvelez6534]

I love black and white tiled floors great choice darling……. It’s going to look great I know it !

[@JackieMooney-fr1lo]

You guys have done a great job! I think the dark grout looks good.

[@green542]

What a great job you both should be proud of what you have done, I know that my husband and I have done many projects and have enjoyed the process. We have not tried a kitchen project, yikes. I love the look of the kitchen so far and cant wait to see what it all looks like when done.

[@deirdregahansuttle5698]

Floors look great. Well done on the TILING. IRELAND

[@susancronin3443]

Looks beautiful can’t wait to see it done ❤❤❤❤

[@YouCanCallmeNet]

Oh, yes that is a bit worrisome with the backsplash and getting it wet! I hope it all works out for you! It's really beautiful !!

[@lalalopez7271]

Can't wait to see. So far looking awesome

[@mermaidunicornbeauty]

Everything looks beautiful but my husband had me pause it to point out where the floor might become an issue. He said it needed floor leveler? So if you google that you will see what he's referring to. I hope that it withstands the elements but apparently that would help make sure it does. In any case, it's very nice work you both or all 3 of you have put into your home and it's very inspiring!

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you so much!! Yes, floor leveling is recommended most of the time. We are really fortunate to have a trusted neighbor who is also a contractor that has been so kind to give his advice throughout our renovation. We had a conversation about whether or not it was necessary in our case and we followed his advice. We sure hope for the longevity as well and feel pretty good about it! ❤️

[@melissamorehouse3949]

Beautiful Job! I can't wait to see the reveal :)

[@martivasiliades8407]

Well done ! You guys are pros!!

[@wendymarz1]

It’s stunning!!! ❤❤❤

[@pamelajordan7868]

Just beautiful!!!❤❤

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you so much!! 🥰

[@lesliesolwayboyd689]

It's looking good!!!!!!

[@tracymiskowitz3401]

Looks marvelous.

[@bonnierainwater4484]

Y’all are amazing. 😍😍

[@AdorkableLiz77]

The floor looks so good!

[@KrystaMeeker]

Thank you!! It really pulled it all together!! 🥰

[@PamelaBercegeay]

Looks really good!!

[@freda10623]

Beautiful

[@maria-cx2ce]

Bella cocina me encantan tus videos.❤❤❤

[@glendashine9468]

Your kitchen is turning out so beautiful. If I were to set in, not knowing what you have gone through in your decision making process, I would applaud the effort to make the kitchen flow with the original design of the house but adding beautiful touches everywhere possible. The ceiling lights and medallions are so classic and gorgeous. The B&W checker floor gets the same points. I have never tiled and it sounds like you never want to again. I was wondering for those who have the desire to do so, You were great doing all of the meticulous prep work, would it have helped you if when you started buttering the floor, if you have set up laser lines on top of the tile to follow your pattern on the floor underneath the tile? I obviously have no experience, I’m just asking as the result of watching as you covered up your lines during the process.

[@elliedaniel5900]

YES!!!!!! ❤❤❤

[@johnbailey5133]

😊Your kitchen is stunning! I just love everything about it! We have so much left to do on our home, actually redo, we’ve lived here 28 years. I hate our bathroom tile and wanted to try and redo it ourselves but I may just live with it. I have mobility issues so I would be pushing my husband to do it himself. What is the name of the countertop you ended up with? It is stunning! I’ve been looking at options for over a year snd it is overwhelming! Thanks in advance, Mary

[@johngrayson8431]

Where did you get the small lamp on your countertop? I’ve been looking for something like that. Gayle

[@KrystaMeeker]

I got them from Amazon! These are the ones I purchased, unfortunately they seem to be out of the black shades but have many options. ❤️ amzn.to/3DSSQu3

[@LaceyAckerman-p8s]

Laser level

[@KrystaMeeker]

That was our initial plan, we bought a fancy one and it would not project on the backerboard . I still can’t understand why it wouldn’t, it would have save a lot of time! 😭