We DIY'd our Old-Timey Kitchen! *never again lol*

Hyellllo!!!!! Welcome back to the never-ending journey of our house renovations and packing our space with whispers whimsy.
This week: The kitchen! This was a HUGE project and something we've never done before (and hopefully never again lmao), but DANG, it was worth it. I've been compiling footage over a few months so thought I'd sit down and chat over the process of turning our sorta ugly 90's kitchen into a vintage farmhouse one!
Hope you enjoy!!
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Chapters:
00:00 Intro & Such
1:16 The Beginning & Design
04:34 Demo Time, baby!
06:02 Painting Fiasco
08:12 Building Cabinets
13:03 Intermission
13:39 Lime-washing Adventure
16:44 Decorating
18:10 The Tour
22:19 Wrap-up!
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[@rachelmaksy]

Hi all!! As usual, captions are out being transcribed and should be up by tonight! Love you bye!!!!

[@daphne-is-sad2002]

first lmao

[@bored_zeku3500]

wow second

[@meganfonseca7987]

We appreciate you rachel remember to take breaks and drink some nice iced ☕️

[@lauricem]

Hello Rachel I love your vids and you hope you have a great day or night baii btw your really pretty also did you just hit 1mill cause if you did congrats

[@natwal06]

Hi Rachel! I’ve been a huge fan of your channel for a long time now and I just wanted to say congratulations on 1 million subscribers!! You deserve it! :D

[@miriamjohnson3962]

“A Rachel video is never late. Nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it needs to.”

[@bingbingfluffbird6736]

THE most underrated comment. 😌👌✨

[@blakebell22]

Agreed

[@alishahunt]

That’s because she’s a Queen! To quote the security guards from princess diaries; “THE EAGLE HAS LANDED!”

[@ilikechiatea6123]

*bows down to the infinite knowledge that is this comment*

[@medicwebber3037]

❤️❤️❤️

[@sonipitts]

22:36 Rachel: "I am a knick-knack queen." Entire Video: Extensive evidence that she is, indeed, a queen who has collected a Nick with a knack. Vibe: Checks out.

[@julieearl]

bwahahahahaha!

[@CMBauer]

Hahhaaahaha

[@alisalarsen9163]

🤣🤣🤣

[@NerdySalemSays]

Yeah id say he’s also in pretty good nick… ill see myself out

[@hernameispekka_Rebecca]

Haha, perfect!

[@MaeLace]

"We started this process in February or March. It is now July." Woman that's amazing! We DIY'd our kitchen from Ikea too and started in 2017. We're still trying to figure out a wiring issue for the under-cabinet lighting and can't complete the backsplash until that's done. Kitchens are just Like That.

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

Same here, when you do stuff yourself you save a lot of money, yes money not time 🤣

[@k80_]

5 years!! My dad diy’ed our bathroom when I was in high school and that took like 3 years too

[@Heyu7her3]

I'm not DIY-ing much but esp. not a kitchen... there are experts and I ain't one of them

[@nickorange4881]

did it get done the wireing ?

[@hahayouarefunny]

Could you skip the wiring? Use tap lights (pucks), or strips or LED lighting?

[@yikes3551]

as someone who works in the kitchen department of a home improvement store, this kitchen is WONDERFUL and it suits your lovely house so nicely (also i’m jealous of that secret dishwasher. that’s so so cool)

[@alliekingsley7919]

This is one of the first kitchen remodels of a historic home where I don't hate the new kitchen. It keeps the farm house aesthetic with updated touches, which I appreciate.

[@dabbyabb]

Exactly what I like about it.

[@bernadette8727]

In my opinion, it matches the vibe of the house better than the prvious kitchen.

[@CMBauer]

@@bernadette8727 Definitely

[@NankitaBR]

Exactly. It feels like every time I see a kitchen remodeling of a historic house they just completely modernise the kitchen and don't leave a single trace of the original style of the house. I honestly hate when people buy historic houses and completely modernise every inch of it. Like, if you want a modern house *buy a freaking modern house,* don't ruin a historic one. Even if you want the exterior to look more historic but not the inside, buy a modern house and change the exterior to look older (that's what my family is going to do as soon as we finish the deal to get our new house, because it is very blocky and lacks any identity since it was being used as an elderly care center before)

[@bettaylo]

@@NankitaBR Check out Farmhouse on Boone and Farmhouse Vernacular. Exquisite vintage kitchen makeovers.

[@vickyvelcro]

Rachel: “I really struggle with interior decoration” Then shows us the most wildly aesthetic looking kitchen 👌

[@elisa.llew-send]

SAME

[@ocinidolegna]

she’s very good at it! just a bit of a perfectionist cause she wants it to be to her liking :D it can be hard sometimes to get things just right, but rachel did a wonderful, inspiring job

[@sidneysquidney]

As someone who was hired at the height of the pandemic by IKEA, I can say that every store in the continental US has had issues getting materials/items shipped to their stores and distro centers. There's a labor and materials shortage that's being exacerbated by the rona and the crisis over in Ukrane (and the occasional boat getting stuck in a canal). It's continuing to be an absolute dumpster fire for management and customers. 🙃

[@Olcia27]

I feel you. Last week I sold my first kitchen in months with every item available. Shocking!

[@broadway520]

I thought you said "disco center" 🙃

[@ocinidolegna]

@@broadway520 omg it wasnt?… i had to go back and reread once u saw your comment 😆

[@flame6454]

I forgot about that fucking boat lol 😂

[@AnneMaaikie]

As someone who works at a hardware store since the first lockdown in May 2020, yeah I feel ya. It's been a messss 🤪

[@Alleellaa]

The Kitchen is "the heart of the home" and let me tell you it SUCKS when it doesn't flow and isn't ideally functional. I have a lot of similar issues as you did, in my current kitchen. Looks like you opened it up and made it so much more fitting to your needs. I hope it feels as good as it looks because it looks amazing!! Thanks for sharing, time to redo mine.

[@Widdekuu91]

My kitchen is the bumhole of the house. Tiny, full.of sh and kinda clean, but not really. The heart of my house is either the livingroom/craftroom/bedroom (one room) or the bathroom/toilet (one room) because though it has some clogged arteries with laundry and boxes of old make up and washingbags, it is the lightest and nicest room in the house and very, very important.

[@rachael02126]

Me (who will literally never be able to afford a house unless I started selling organs on the black market): ah yes, time to live out my dreams of being an ethereal autumn witch who lives in a deliciously old house vicariously via Rachel Maksy *presses play*

[@okayheykae]

same!

[@TheYeni1450]

Me too!!!! I live in California and the houses are so ridiculous expensive, how expensive you ask? how about more than 1 million dollars!!!! I cannot afford a house, but I don't want to move from here. I would love to have a house like her, but maybe one day when I win the lottery!!!!

[@juicylipbomb2468kb]

Hoping the world changes and sending out the most positive vibes that we all get to buy houses and make our dream homes too (and have a good weekend) ❤️😊

[@paulmaccaroni]

I feel ya!

[@whoopsydaisy6389]

Lots of first time buyer and down-payment assistance programs (many you never have to pay back) out there. Don't be afraid to stick a toe in the water.

[@margaret_adelle]

It wasn't until she mentioned her dad giving her flowers that I realize she hit a million subs. CONGRATS!

[@kg2015]

Congratulations Rachel, you deserve it!!! Wooohoooo!! 🎉🎊

[@panicsounds2239]

YES 1 MIL OMG AMAZING! I feel like she was beating herself up over not hitting it yet but we all knew she'd do it. 👏👏👏🥳🎉

[@hatchet1013]

I read this comment just as she mentioned in in the video. Thats so awesome for her!!!

[@freudiannipslip]

I think the best renovations for historical houses are ones where the end result looks like it should have been there all along, and this kitchen absolutely fits the bill. It's so beautiful, and it's wonderful y'all have a lovely space like this for your forever home 🥰

[@anonymousperson4214]

Me looking at Rachel's kitchen: "unfortunately, I love it" Me looking at my apartment kitchen: "maybe if I add more fairy lights I won't be able to see the ugly" Seriously though, I was taking inspiration screenshots for when I finally buy my own house :)

[@OAMLLMAO]

Any updates on your kitchen? 😊

[@clownfromclowntown]

I hope Rachel knows how many of us are vicariously living our dream cottagecore life through her

[@Sophie_Pea]

So glad to hear I’m not the only one

[@Burning_Dwarf]

100% what i am doing

[@MissMisoEdits]

Hahaha 100%

[@sunblade704]

For real, I'm never going to own my own house and this is just giving me some sort of closure :')

[@CMBauer]

Yup.

[@j-tilly917]

I love how this turned out! Hot tip: a bead of silicone (the paintable kind or white) along the edges of the trim or shiplap, even in between the different sheets and it will give it that final chef's kiss finish. Helps with managing dust and spiders too.

[@Anaf326]

Yes! I was going to comment this as well, it was driving me a bit nutty seeing the dark cracks where the shiplap meets the wall.

[@MeghanStark]

Agreed! I was thinking it would look so much tidier with a bit of caulking/finishing in the coat nook

[@chantellschmahl]

Agreed.

[@bethburleson6684]

I just screamed “YES!!!!!! Rachel’s kitchen video is finally up!!!!!” And my husband just looked at me very knowingly. Lol. He’s been hearing about how excited I am to see this 🤪

[@cassieloulou2846]

🎉 Congrats on your kitchen reno being done at last! The weird "fart" smell that you smelled while being a cabinet troll was probably the lubricant that they put on the drawer glides. Yucky stuff, but it helps your drawers close easier. Hopefully that made sense 🤷‍♀️

[@HighLadyoftheSpiteCourt]

"Who's thirty and still afraid of the dark?" Literally still me. Also I have fantasies about dutch doors.

[@elieli2893]

Natural branches are the best!! I have one on my wall I made macrame work on, and another in the cellar waiting for other projects of similar kind xD They're so pretty when you de-bark them and let them dry!

[@HighLadyoftheSpiteCourt]

@@elieli2893 I agree!

[@SirFrederick]

heck I'm almost 40 and still occasionally afraid of the dark

[@annafellner9351]

Me, 31, runs through the garden as if chased by monsters, whenever i have to lock up my moms chickens in her forest-like backyard.

[@katia.luna213]

*34 and I've got a handgun close by. Accidentally donated my Holy Water out of anger lol

[@hannahleeduggan]

i basically feel like we could be great friends

[@Mia.Aimworks]

I love you both!! Both badass demo queens

[@linzieloo1]

You need to live in the real world

[@hannahleeduggan]

@@linzieloo1 oooooo zinger

[@jesafreese657]

I always say the same!

[@leaxander6850]

as someone who has been renovating a hundred year old house for a couple of years I tell you that that laser you used to put up the shelves will literally save you and is great for so many things :)

[@CassiBlack]

My parents have been in their current house for almost 15 years and they are still talking about “fixing” the kitchen! So kudos for getting it done immediately!! Also, I love your “speak friend and enter” sign and may or may not be getting ready to search for one myself … Congratulations on 1 million followers!!!

[@TrinaKristina]

The neutral colours look great! Just think when you decorate for the seasons, for example Halloween, all of your decoration will stand out nicely.

[@TheGarnetObsidian]

Absolutely agree. I did this for my cottage (back in 2000), candle parphernalia and autumnal decor feature for a "Practical Magic" inspired kitchen. Congrats Rachel and Nick, great work! Best wishes.

[@Heyu7her3]

You can also go colorful and do all holiday/ seasonal decor in one color

[@stormymaelstrom7296]

I just moved into my grandmas old house that hasnt been touched since she died a couple of years ago, I literally moved from the US to England so we could make up lost time with my extended family. Moving into this house has been so overwhelming, its dated, very dirty, and EXTREMELY old fashioned (not in a cute way). Part of my anxiety is needing a space to be just right and if it takes too long I get very depressed and don't want to do it anymore. These renovation videos really help me out of that mindset and give me so many ideas that I become excited again!

[@sarahmongold7217]

Man, you can do a Reno Video for every room in your house: I love them. I’ve been putting off doing the necessary cleaning and donating that I need to do to be able to do redecorating at my place but whenever I see how pretty your renovations come out I get inspired and I put in some work on it.

[@briarwoodimp]

When I was a preteen, growing up "cottage core" before that was a thing, my big treat was being allowed to watch Saturday morning cartoons and eat cold (though not sugar-loaded) cereal. Now, almost 50 years later, I watch Rachel on Saturday mornings, with perfectly loaded coffee and toast (even though I could now buy the sugar cereal if I wanted). Thanks for making fun content and sharing the bloopers, and congrats on reaching the million mark!

[@katszabo13]

As usual Frodo thinks Rachel’s cries of dismay are cheers of encouragement 😂

[@bunnybgood411]

You and Nick did such a good job renovating. You made the cream and beige work, and it doesn't look boring. I love the homey, hygge vibe.

[@heyhaileyjoy]

I feel very cool knowing I picked the same Ikea kitchen set as you did! (Man, the things that make you feel cool as an adult are tragically uncool.) Your kitchen looks gorgeous! Love the cute little breakfast nook, so cozy while being light and airy at the same time!

[@gaiasguardian205]

Oh, here's a random thought. Get a can of " Camp Dry " spray sealant, then choose your favorite stencils, and create invisible pictures on your walkway or stepping stones that only show when it rains. Just be Veeerrry careful of over spray around the stencils. Use tape and paper to make a bowl shield around them if necessary, especially little ones.

[@SignificantUnicorn]

this is such a cute idea!

[@sushreeshashwata]

That’s such a brilliant idea

[@zp5016]

How exactly does that work? I tried googling whatever "camp dry" is but got no hits

[@MySilverSprings]

@@zp5016 I think they means the Kiwi brand of Camp Dry heavy duty water repellent. Amazon sells it.

[@Widdekuu91]

It's shit for the environment though, consider that before buying.

[@kimkong1413]

Demolishing the kitchen with a sledge hammer. Nick: steel cap work shoes. Rachel: pair of socks 🤣 Congrats on 1 Million!!!!! And the kitchen looks amazing! Thank you for taking us on a tour! (Edit: typo)

[@sandyheredia3027]

I love that those shelves came from the barn. My kind of thing.

[@BCthing]

I am a year late to the party but this just showed up on my recommended and I would like to just, you know, remind you that your kitchen is absolutely beautiful because it is. Also! Those panels that were on the cabinets and are now in the entryway are called beadboard - I've used that stuff before, it's very sturdy and looks lovely with a bit of trim on it. Anyway I've no idea if your kitchen has evolved since this video, but the color choices were lovely and you did an amazing job!

[@mandarazlim1677]

CONGRATS ON A MILLION. So thrilled for you and also glad to see the kitchen finally done! Quick edit: When you said you could talk all day about how grateful you are, I think I speak for many when I say we feel the same for what you bring to us in your little corner of the internet. The warmth and coziness and fun have been invaluable in these few stressful years, and I can't tell you enough how much I'm grateful for you being here for us. Thanks for what you do, truly

[@alliekingsley7919]

Absolutely. I wasn't a subscriber until a few months ago but I regularly enjoyed content when the algorithm blessed me with it. Every time Rachel uploads a video it's like a friend I don't get to see, sharing a vlog about fun, interesting things. She doesn't take herself too seriously, she's honest when she goofs up something, and it's refreshing and has made the being stuck in the pandemic as a disabled, housebound person a bit less lonesome.

[@mandarazlim1677]

@@alliekingsley7919 Can't agree more, never a dull moment

[@13LavenderRose]

Here, here!

[@paulas_lens]

I am glad I clicked on the "Read More" of your comment! So sweet and true!

[@lindas.1751]

Listen, hubby and I will always rememeber "The Kitchen Designer from H*ll" who we worked with to do the renovation on OUR kitchen. WE don't ever want to do that again, EITHER. Also: white floor tiles? Same. SEAL THE GROUT. ASAP. But it will probably still be a pain showing any bit of dirt. Still GORGEOUS job you two. The change is drastic and you did a beautiful new kitchen. Enjoy!!

[@becauseimafan]

Yes absolutely 100% seal the grout ASAP!!! Sometimes people aren't told about it, it wasn't included in the tiling service, etc. But it's *super* worth it!! Protect that grout, it'll extend the life of your floor, and it'll keep looking pretty and resist cracking, and make the tile easier to clean - always a plus 👍

[@jomercer21113]

Pre-mixed spackle can have a moisture indicator in it that is purple until it dries. When you applied the lime wash sans primer, you reactivated the color indicator with the water in it. A kitchen redo is always a lot of work, but so worth it. Great job!

[@sirius1770]

to be honest i have never understood it when people say ikea instructions are confusing because i just love building ikea furniture and the instructions are like custom made for my brain to me it's so clear. when other items have instructions with more words and less pictures is when i lose my mind a little bit

[@roxiepoe9586]

I once read a study, many years ago and I can't even remember enough to find it for citation, of how many hours 'someone' (almost always a woman) in a household spent washing dishes every day/week/month/year. They counted from 'lone inhabitant' to farm family of 12 + 5 farmhands. It was staggering. Many, many, many hours spent washing dishes. I kissed my dishwasher right on the front dial!

[@druidriley3163]

Amen. I have a nearly 100 year old house. There is no dishwasher. I sorely miss the dishwasher I had in my old apartment. And it's not as easy to just buy one and install in an old house. First - your century old kitchen does not have the plumbing to hook up to a dishwasher. You will need to pay a plumber for the upgrade. In an old house, you may or may not have sufficient electric current to run the appliance. You will need to hire an electrician to hook up the dishwasher and/or rewire your kitchen. So my desire for a relatively inexpensive appliance purchase will remain a pipe dream unless I win the lottery due to all the additional expenses in installing something so simple.

[@michaelsnider2484]

@@druidriley3163 Get you a portable dishwasher!! They hook right up to the faucet with the little adapter that comes with it: NO PLUMBER NEEDED! I ran one in my 70 year old house from a regular electrical outlet, no problem! They come on wheels so you can wheel it away when not in use, but we removed the cabinet by the sink and it lived there just like a regular dishwasher.. They normally come with a butcher block top so you will not lose any counter top space. I loved mine, had it for 12 years until we moved!! Highly recommend, and, portable dishwashers are not expensive and they are full sized! And...wait for it... I got it at Lowe's. Easy peasy!

[@druidriley3163]

@@michaelsnider2484 - help me out here. From what I read about them, you hook up the hose of the dishwasher to the spigot of the kitchen sink. It appears that you screw the hose onto the faucet nozzle. Is that true? But there are no threads on my kitchen sink nozzle. It's one piece.

[@michaelsnider2484]

@@druidriley3163as I recall it is a quick release joint adapter that comes with the dishwasher. Also, when they deliver it do not let them charge you an installation fee because there is no installation.

[@michaelsnider2484]

@@druidriley3163 it is not like hooking up a garden hose by twisting it on. No threads needed. Also, our house only had a 60 Amp service and it ran fine. I am so excited for you: definately look into getting one- I was madly in love with mine! A couple of houses we lived in when I was growing up had portable dishwashers, too and we had a family of 5 using them. Lemme know how it goes!🥰

[@reneedemers8218]

Re: Getting a Branch to dry stuff on, Try to keep track of what kind of tree you get it from so you can bake it to remove microbes/kill insects.

[@druidriley3163]

And seal the branch with polyurethane. The wood will dry out and get brittle and start rotting and splinter and just making a mess everywhere. Remember, the old folks back in the day used big branches for drying racks _because they couldn't afford metal for a real rack_ they were making do You don't have to. Buy a real drying rack or a cheap rod from a thrift store or something.

[@gaiasguardian205]

But the branch is free.😕

[@manicmuffin]

​@@druidriley3163 But the branch is free and ~*aesthetic*~. I personally have raw pieces of wood and branches as random decor in my house for years (I've got macrame on a raw branch, a stump that a ceramic frog sun-bathes on, and a jewelry "tree" made from real branches) and they haven't rotted yet. Wood be sturdy, as long as it's not sitting on the forest floor getting actively composted.

[@druidriley3163]

@@manicmuffin - depends on the wood, I"m sure Hard woods might last a while. Soft woods or trash tree branches, not so much

[@jessicaleighdargaclark4536]

Use maple or oak or fruit wood! Don’t use Poplar or Willow (crap wood to the extreme!)

[@aritrueswell7841]

I love how you managed to make it cozy and cottage-y while also making it somewhat modern and bright

[@bethanyrogers3399]

GIRL! You didn't mention 1 million subscribers! I'm SO HAPPY for you. YOU DID IT! Woo woo! You deserve all the success. You've built this into something amazing.

[@annamarie9425]

Rachel: I’m gonna do a lime wash and make things look old and rustic Rachel when it works a little too well: •_•

[@gaiasguardian205]

No kidding, the first wash took me back to my childhood. It looked just like the walls in my Great- grandparents house.

[@eire787]

CONGRATS ON ONE MILLION!! It’s so incredibly deserved and lovely to see someone achieve a goal of theirs. Your content is a warm cup of tea on a cold autumn day for me so I’m so happy for you!!

[@monicasimmons7571]

Just wanna second this comment!! ❤

[@kyliecunningham8057]

My husband and I also ikea DIY-ed our kitchen about two years ago. While I was pregnant. 🤣 I was the instruction-translator, small things wrangler, and drawer builder since I wasn't actually supposed to be doing any heavy lifting. The screws and hinges and whatnot all smelled so bad! I kept blaming it on pregnancy but it's super validating that you smelled it too! It was definitely an experience, and we loved the end result. Unfortunately, we ended up selling that house and moving 7 hours away about a month after finishing it.

[@LittleDergon]

A lovely mix of old feels and modern convenience. My type of kitchen ❤

[@spacewolfcub]

1:22 Drinking iced drink while staring out the window at snow. Present: Drinking hot coffee while sitting directly in summer sun from same window. 👌

[@norysnorys7185]

First off the kitchen came out so good it’s so pretty and cohesive as someone with a kitchen currently under renovation it’s nice seeing someone so happy in their kitchen and SECONDLY YOU HIT 1 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS CONGRATULATIONS!!! I clicked on the vid and was so enthralled by the renovation I didn’t see the sub count until you mentioned the flowers that’s amazing you deserve it so much you’re channel is so much fun to watch and your creativity knows no bounds congratulations again!!

[@Nanenna]

As someone who just moved across two states only to find out that everywhere has tiny cramped kitchens and ended up someplace without a dishwasher... I feel you. OoooooWee! Modern conveniences! (Fingers crossed we get our first house soon and can move out of this tiny apartment.) The kitchen is beautiful! It's so pretty and fresh and new! It's so light in there with all that white, enjoy the brightness!

[@zannolin]

really it's kind of silly how many times i've come back to watch this video but it just eases my anxiety i think. love to watch the room come together and hear about the trial and error and look forward to the day i'll actually have my own space to do this sort of thing myself! weirdest but most aesthetically pleasing stress reliever i guess.

[@Kapuzenpulli13]

This turned out so insanely beautiful. I would totally love a kitchen like that. Also...once you build Ikea furniture with your partner and dont divorce, you can achieve anything together.

[@kimsdewi]

as someone who is also renovating a house, bought an ikea kitchen, and has been waiting for their countertops since early december: I feel your pain 😂 your kitchen turned out gorgeous!! and congrats on the 1 million! 🧡

[@babynium]

Omg i hope they come soon 😭😭

[@wendycairoli3964]

Your house tours always make me emotional. Knowing that there are people like you who commit to vintage aesthetics with such love and care make me so happy I want to cry. I live in France and old houses here don't look like that at all, it is a typically American home (at least in my European mind) and I'm weirdly grateful that some people preserve the memory and the particularities of those places. Plus, knowing full well that your house reflects who you are as a person and putting myself in your shoes, I can only imagine how happy you must be to live there (and that makes me want to shed some more happy tears). I could watch those videos all day... 🫶

[@XX-zk2lf]

The Irish dancer in me at the before and after segment: *bobbing foot* "Jump, up, hop back 2-3-4. Jump, up, hop back 2-3-4..." XD

[@daianarutolo3068]

I love how the kitchen went from underwhelming 90' meh to astonishinly aesthetic Pinterest dream ♡

[@cierralopez8904]

How did you make that little heart at the end of your sentence? I want to use it all the time....

[@daianarutolo3068]

@@cierralopez8904 not all keyboards have it. In your phone you have to look for this symbol " • " if you press that key for a few seconds it will show you a few options like "♢ , ♪ , ♤ and ♡ ". I hope my explanation was clear :)

[@wolfco47]

Congratulations on your "New-Old" Kitchen! You've been so busy doing all the things. Having something in working order that you will see everyday is surely a nice achievement beyond the Subscriber Count!

[@trine1708]

Seriously I love your new house sooo much. This is my dream. The old windows, the garden with the tall pinetrees, the red barn.. There is such a weirdly nostalgic feeling about it, and my heart literally skips little beats everytime I watch these videos.

[@melvegan5750]

It is so amazing that your children and grandchildren and so on will be able to look back at this footage, these beautiful videos and watch their home becoming the cozy oasis it is. Its origin story!

[@AngelavengerL]

You're papa getting you celebration flowers is so wholesome. The kitchen turned out absolutely phenomenal! It has a warm and inviting feeling and a nice rustic flavor, but in a more classical sense and not a kitschy tacky way.

[@onfaerystories]

I'm in awe of what you've done with that kitchen (and I'm obviously including your husband), this video was very soothing to watch and I'm genuinely excited for you two - and your family and friends - to enjoy that beautiful space you created. 🥰

[@mikankitsune0440]

Kitchens and bathrooms are possibly the hardest spaces in a house to renovate. I speak from being a kid whose parents renovated houses for a living and I helped out. The problems were always in the ✨️kitchen & bathrooms ✨️

[@siameseire]

Absolutely beautiful. Soft creamy white/beige is unbeatable for serene loveliness. Yay. Congratulations.

[@chibiosaka]

"I'm not good at interior design" Reveals immaculately beautiful kitchen.

[@catherinelefevre4988]

Kitchen looks wonderful. Suggestion: a Rachel mural on the "branch" wall. With the 3D branch. Perfection!

[@frostfang1]

Yea I was just thinking that she liked the greens on her other murals and especially with the branch herb thing that would be the perfect way to add touches of green to the kitchen (along with possibly trim on the cabinets and drawers?) in a way that she would actually enjoy.

[@marlodayton8741]

Getting Green Gables meets Practical Magic vibes, and it's GLORIOUS! 💕

[@brittsbooks_]

You did so great! I design kitchens professionally and I really love how much more efficient and useable you made the kitchen!

[@marjoleinsmolders1630]

Rachel: "so we chose an Ikea kitchen..." Me: free kitchen? Ikea sponser? Rachel: "... and it was a nightmare!" Me: never mind 🤣🤣 Great result!! A real Rachelesque stunning kitchen and congratulations on hitting one million!!! 🥳🥳🥳

[@JoleeSO]

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[@paulas_lens]

Ah, that made me literally laugh out loud! Thanks for the shot of endorphins! Hilarious! Still laughing.

[@sparklingserenity8707]

For what its worth.... I'm a pretty colorful person but I think going with beige was the right choice 👌 PS Congratulations on hitting 1M subs!!!!!

[@yeontanssugadaddy]

Its a very good base so you can change the decor whenever you want

[@daisanders82]

This kitchen is everything. I looks like a good amount of bench space too. Not too much that it'll get cluttered easy but enough that you don't feel cramped.

[@clairekurdelak2913]

Oh, such a nice result! Great job. I think your choices are going to prove to be pretty timeless, because you did what you love rather than what’s trendy. So lovely and charming. And yes the light floor will get dirty, but it will reflect a lot of light in winter. Same with the beige walls. Yay you!

[@bittersweetsorrows]

I. Love. Farmhouse. Sinks. There is so much more room to actually *wash* things without getting yourself covered in soapy water.

[@gaiasguardian205]

And DEEP. All those pots used for canning are not small.

[@sallycassian4494]

@@gaiasguardian205 -- gonna be bad on the back when they get older.

[@abbyroy8430]

This whole video was so amazing but the way you so humbly passed over “these are the flowers my dad got me for hitting a million subscribers” was so sweet and your dad sounds so nice and adorable 😭

[@lauralou2359]

I wish we could see you being a demo queen wearing a demogorgon costume! 😆 that would have been hilarious! Also the kitchen is so perfect and green gables-y ❤️🌿

[@SayHelloToOblivion]

Oh ma gosh, your house is an absolute dream. Love how the kitchen turned out. I can just imagine how sweet it is to sit at the kitchen table near that huge, beautiful window. So happy for you. ❤️

[@klawis]

I’d never saw a vlogger that has same personality as me, quirky and never taking yourself seriously. You are my favorite KZbinr and fashion inspo. Been a silent follower since The Pinup Companion era when you have 100k subs. Now you’ve hit 1 Million, I just wanna say CONGRATULATIONS 💖💖💖 stay unique, creative, and weirdly adorable, Rachel

[@ms_katia2267]

The kitchen looks amazing, Nick is so on point, using the laser level and the way you decorated ,brings all the elements together and everything seems to flow. Excellent job. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@aladybugdreamsofaquietlife]

Yes! I agree that having a dishwasher is such a relief!!

[@jaredshull6565]

Rachel your kitchen is very lovely, because it compliments your personality and creativity. You did a wonderful job redoing your kitchen. As I say again a very wonderful job well done Rachel I hope you have a wonderful day.

[@artxlife7236]

Looks incredible!! Definitely recommend using trim and molding to extend your cabinets up to the ceiling, for aesthetic reasons as well as practical (dust, dirt, and general kitchen grime will collect on top of your cabinets and it’s damn near impossible to clean off so taking them all the way up to the ceiling prevents that eventually smelly issue).

[@grizeldaxxx4568]

Was thinking the same thing , makes room feel taller x

[@paulas_lens]

To clean all the grimey dust on top of your cabinets use Simple Green and rags. If REALLY bad carefully! use mineral spirits and a stainless steel scrubber. Do this at least yearly.

[@AlexaFaie]

You can clean the tops quite easily with a mixture of white vinegar, a small squirt of a gentle washing up liquid and water (mix in a clean empty plastic bottle) can optionally add a couple of drops of an essential oil to reduce the vinegar smell. It really cuts through the grease! Also this mixture (without the essential oils) is also great for cleaning glass (windows) as once rinsed off you get a streak free shine. Oh yeah and its good as a side cleaner, round the sink & for in the bathroom too (the vinegar helps dissolve limescale). Saves buying a ton of different products too.

[@anna-maymoon1001]

I wish I'd have known about the grime when I had my first (poorly ventilated tiny) flat - I stored my tupperware and The Good Crockery on top of the cupboards and oh my god... a black film of grime covered EVERYTHING, not even the dishwasher got it off 🤢

[@hiveschives]

that archway was a GORGEOUS choice, I really admire how well executed your vision for your kitchen went! congratulations on 1 mil too!!! I've been watching you for years, and it's been amazing to see your growth, can't wait to see where life takes you next!

[@broadway520]

No, the glass cabinets are just like Practical Magic! Perfection!

[@EmelieWaldken]

This makes me realize my parents were ahead of fashion for kitchen (and house) design. In 99 they bought a house and did basically everything white and natural (quite clear) wood, with LOTS of texture on the walls and a bit of white-waxed wood on the ceilings... it looked pretty much exactly like your kitchen minus the Victorian-ish elements. My dad even struggled like crazy to have built-it lights under cabinets. And all hail to my mom, for she made the entire floor (similar to yours, just more beige and greyish).

[@artwithavery]

Congrats on 1 MILLION, Rachel! So happy to see someone so deserving reach such a huge goal! Been watching you for a while and am glad to see you continue to grow. Your content is a huge inspiration and a comfort to me on dreary days. Thank you for existing

[@thisisridiculous337]

Congrats on 1 million! I remember how you struggled and overcame your relationship with the number game but even so it's exciting and you and your content deserve it!

[@gelliebellie832]

It looks amazing!!!! Maybe you could put a cute mirror over the coffee station to reflect your view from the window :)

[@margaretlynch1494]

🙋‍♀️❤ The butterfly throw at the end of the bed, is a lovely finishing touch!

[@ximena15367]

Cooking is one of the strongest ceremonies for life. When recipes are put together, the kitchen is a chemical laboratory involving air, fire, water and the earth. This is what gives value to humans and elevates their spiritual qualities. If you take a frozen box and stick it in the microwave, you become connected to the factory. - Laura Esquivel

[@rachelmolina986]

Rachel, thank you for being here for us. Your humor, humility and overall brilliant, creative brain is a joyous journey we are all here for!! Wonderful job on the reno. You and Nick killed it!😍😍😍

[@kristianbjrnjensen5388]

At least they killed the old cabinets in a positive and in some ways reviving manner. (I know, what you meant by killing it.)

[@jerryboba_]

For the branch idea, be sure to sterilize the stick (either by boiling or baking for a bit) before leaving it hanging in your kitchen - don't want anything weird mixing in with your drinks 💀 Also no sweat about the decorating of shelves! (A) your style preferences will vary over time and as you collect new trinkets (B) if someone says they decorated their shelves in one go, they must lying because with so many combination possibilities, how can the first one be the right one?! Your kitchen is so cute and quaint and cozy, you and Nick did a great job 😍

[@karenbrauneis4290]

I love what you did with the kitchen. I know it took forever, but it turned out beautiful. Why it is extremely important to prime your walls, etc. Not only does it help you get a smooth finished product, but it will save you time and money. Unprimed surfaces will suck up your expensive paint, and require you to use way more paint - besides all the extra time you spend putting multiple coats in order to get an evenly painted surface.

[@ronove]

This video is the most I've seen [and heard] of your cat in all the years I've been watching your stuff. I love it. The rest of the video was nice and *aesthetic* as well, too, but... KITTY! [Seriously though, good job on the kitchen]

[@lorrenm]

This is such a beautiful renovation! The neutral pallette is a whole vibe, and also totally timeless. It's nice to see an American kitchen reno that's bright and airy, I find so many US kitchens dark. and can we just say THAT DOOR IS BEAUT.

[@Esther-1914]

Impressive renovation of the kitchen. I love the hobbit-y doorway and your idea of a branch for hanging herbs is my cuppa💋.

[@Chibihugs]

Congrats on both the kitchen and 1 million subscribers. It takes so much work to renovate but oh my goodness it is a gorgeous kitchen. Well done, Rachel, Nick and helper boi Frodo.

[@maddieroewer7852]

my jaw dropped from the secret dishwasher. the kitchen feels so cozy and warm ☺

[@gwynronsick2467]

Great job Rachel!. Two comments...... The glass shelves in the upper cabinets are so the light (from the interior cabinet lights) bounces around inside the cabinet to highlight pretty objects - the light travels through the the glass shelves. If you put wood shelves there instead it will all be dark. I think the glass doors with the glass shelves are designed to have a "furniture" look - like the set of uppers is a glass door hutch. Also, by code - the glass shelves have to be tempered glass - plenty strong....I wouldn't worry about it. Also - maybe you know this already but the wire mesh decorative thing you hung on the shelf hook is a "Safety Greater". You push chunks of soft cheese like a mozzarella through the wire mesh to end up with grated-like chunks of cheese and since it is not sharp you are 'safe"! I have one & I learned about what it really is from Cook's Illustrated.

[@mschaos1]

I hear you on the dishwasher! we moved into our place without one and when we redid our kitchen and finally got our dishwasher. that was about 7 years ago and I still thank it all the time. and if you have pets, and you paint, you have a paint covered pet. Our maine coone walked through it and we didn't realize until it was dry and we had to trim the fur off his paws

[@maryeroman4338]

I will be forever amazed how Rachel can paint without having to tape edges etc. If that were me I'd have stray paint marks everywhere!!!

[@druidriley3163]

And I spill paint on the hardwood floors no matter how much drop cloths I put down

[@Hair8Metal8Karen]

I totally get the "mildly afraid of the dark" feeling. It gets amplified if there's any mirrors around. I'm loving the HGTV style video from you, Chip and Joanna eat your hearts out! (Edited because I forgot the reason I wanted to comment: congratulations on 1M subs! 🥳)

[@Rachel-fi4sc]

Mirrors and darkened windows! I am illogically afraid of dark windows at night.

[@madbyinstinct]

It's a lot of work but like you said, this is your forever home. Be proud and enjoy, it's so beautiful ❤️

[@ktmggg]

I really love the remodel. My favorite parts are the coat nook, the farmhouse sink and reusing the beadboard as a back splash and in the coat nook. And don't worry about any random spirits wandering through your house. It's very spiritually calm and I've never seen any orbs like there was in your last house. And the same with the barn, very calm.

[@laurasaurus7399]

If you have glass shelves do not overload them. We had a glass shelf crack on us and it was super stressful trying to retrieve everything from the cupboard without losing it. We now have our glasses on the top and mugs on the bottom