Making Over A Foodie's Dream Cooking Space | Cookbook Storage Ideas

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  • @CourtOfTarth
    @CourtOfTarth 5 років тому +386

    I love your pink and white and plants aesthetic, but I would love to see you decorating for other tastes too!

    • @Sankofo_90
      @Sankofo_90 4 роки тому +4

      Don't forget pom poms and that IKEA ceiling lamp/shade. Ha!! It seems like she's really for people who have a similar style for sure. But I to take away as many small space ideas as possible.

    • @bobwaterbury9743
      @bobwaterbury9743 4 роки тому +1

      Everything is so one note. Why always pink and sage green? Move on!

  • @amyk.2500
    @amyk.2500 4 роки тому +4

    Every time I watch one of Alexandra's videos, nearly all of the comments are SO NEGATIVE! What the heck. It's literally every video. I think she's so great

    • @chloebelle4526
      @chloebelle4526 4 роки тому +1

      I noticed the same thing! Many people anxious to criticize - I don't get it. She always does such a great job.

  • @cathpackard4792
    @cathpackard4792 5 років тому +3

    This looks fantastic, I disagree with the negative comments this looks much better, less cluttered and styling on point girl!

  • @mimiandthemuse
    @mimiandthemuse 5 років тому +2

    I love your decorating tricks for a low budget and your sense of colour. I mean, pink in the kitchen? Adorable! You make it seem so easy and yet for me its always a puzzle and I just can't decide where to put what. Also you are so young and cute it's fun to watch your channel.

  • @ruthbindas2039
    @ruthbindas2039 5 років тому +31

    What a transformation! It looks sooooo much more open, more inviting, less cluttered. Much more practical with some open cabinets on castors. Genius. I really, really love it xx

    • @ruthbindas2039
      @ruthbindas2039 5 років тому +1

      @@kiki29073 but I reckon the user will be constantly be taking things in and out of the cabinets for classes and shoots. I'm guessing she'd be cleaning stuff all the time anyway 🤔

  • @YodiRoberts
    @YodiRoberts 5 років тому +63

    There's a big difference from having shelf units full of stuff where the space the shelves occupy is dead space as you cannot stand or do anything, and now the shelf units are gone and you can utilize that space more efficiently. Things are now up on the walls and there is a high a table for more counter space and rolling carts that will be out of the way where there was no space before. I'd imagine there will still be students on the dining table but it won't be a separation from kitchen to dining room as before since the improved space ties both places and it created a flow. Great job!

    • @quadbox
      @quadbox 5 років тому +3

      I'm glad you spelled it out for some people. 😊

    • @ruthgoddard6539
      @ruthgoddard6539 4 роки тому

      I agree

  • @ButyoucancallmeKat
    @ButyoucancallmeKat 5 років тому +8

    I want to preface this by saying I always love your videos but this one was like so high quality! The design was perfect, the cinematography was on point, everything! You and your team are killin it lately! Can’t wait for what you do next!

  • @duhsuarez
    @duhsuarez 5 років тому +36

    Love how this looks! Would have looked to see maybe some glass doors over the rolling shelves, to keep things from getting dusty or knocked over by people knees

  • @BudgetGirl
    @BudgetGirl 5 років тому +1

    You wouldn't think that taking out white bookshelves and putting in white floating shelves would make that big a difference, but its magical! I never would have thought to put those wheeled carts in, but they look great and will work too! WTG, this is awesome.

  • @liberasum
    @liberasum 5 років тому +2

    That pink is perfect.

  • @mariaahlgren79
    @mariaahlgren79 5 років тому +38

    I'm so thrilled to see my book Beauty Food featured at 9.30 in this inspiring video! Thank you so much for sharing, Alexandra. Love the pink and minty colour scheme. xx from Stockholm, Maria

  • @JustbeingKatherine
    @JustbeingKatherine 5 років тому +7

    This is probably my favorite makeover by far! Such a great way to maximize space with a few changes. Great job.

  • @dloveofgod8269
    @dloveofgod8269 5 років тому +11

    Alexandra thank you for sharing your video. Visually you truly helped the space. I think the floating shelves were a plus widening the space. At 4:42 you showed the cupboards underneath; reorganizing them would have been a big boost for her prep & cooking. The moveable cases are best away from the cupboard for functionality. She was very pleased with the new look. Next is my personal opinion only: I know you love your labelmaker....but those labels look best on vintage metal cabinets. There are pretty labels & pens that may be nicer. I love baskets (again my opinion) cutting boards for food need to have own clean space not with non cooking utensils.
    The wall color was also a fav. 🤩

    • @michelleandreya7208
      @michelleandreya7208 5 років тому +1

      I agree with your comment about the labelmaker used. IKEA has a few lovely alternatives, at least they do in my local store (London, UK).

  • @debranielsen2002
    @debranielsen2002 5 років тому +34

    Love the layering technique on the shelves, shows everything but makes it useful. And those Pom Pom earrings!

  • @cathyschmick1857
    @cathyschmick1857 5 років тому +3

    Alexandra, it looks absolutely beautiful and for Lauren's photo shoots it absolutely works...more organized for sure. I do believe Alexandra stated Lauren "plans" on like 8 students. Plans can change and if Lauren determines 6 may be be a better fit for the space, so be it....trial and error.

  • @louisaj9634
    @louisaj9634 4 роки тому +1

    This looks great; you killed it Alexandra! Strong work; cool & functional

  • @michellebasselet
    @michellebasselet 4 роки тому +1

    Loved this one

  • @EllaAndCoffee
    @EllaAndCoffee 5 років тому +8

    I love the bookcases on weels idea!

  • @thesandysaurus
    @thesandysaurus 5 років тому +1

    I didn’t think the floating shelves would look much different from the bookcase, but it looks so much cleaner and open!!!! I love!!!!

  • @tsoumpa870
    @tsoumpa870 5 років тому +3

    I don't use my island as well and I never thought about bookcases on wheels! I love your channel!

    • @miyounova
      @miyounova 5 років тому

      *either

    • @tsoumpa870
      @tsoumpa870 5 років тому

      @@miyounova sorry, I'm not a native english speaker.

    • @miyounova
      @miyounova 5 років тому +1

      @@tsoumpa870 Me neither

  • @MiakaVideo
    @MiakaVideo 5 років тому +2

    Your videos are such an inspiration! xoxo

  • @debbiek7193
    @debbiek7193 4 роки тому +1

    Well done. Love the rolling shelving units! 👍

  • @dandelions2414
    @dandelions2414 5 років тому +1

    love it esp the stools and herb pots!

  • @karenmcneill2602
    @karenmcneill2602 5 років тому +13

    So well thought out! Love the result. Her reaction made me happy for both her and you.

  • @Playagirl757
    @Playagirl757 5 років тому +13

    I just love that dusty pink color! You are so creative. 👍🏽

  • @jennp5275
    @jennp5275 5 років тому +2

    Very creative! I never would have thought about making a small focal wall like that

  • @ilov0448
    @ilov0448 5 років тому +4

    I love the hidden storage under the island!!! I’m definitely going to use this

  • @lorawiese5897
    @lorawiese5897 4 роки тому +1

    I really like the changes. One of my favorites is hanging the green (favorite color) utensils. I also love how you put the cookbooks on two shelves that can be moved around as needed. If she places some protective cloths over them that can be added cooking space if neded. Nice job!!!

  • @tex1622
    @tex1622 5 років тому +1

    Bacon + Brussies is a winner - shredded brussels sprouts, bacon, butter, parmesan - serve it with eggs, voila! Also works beautifully with chorizo or salami in place of the bacon. And I too am OBSESSED with this makeover. Jealous and obsessed. ;)

  • @RoseMary-vs3io
    @RoseMary-vs3io 5 років тому +4

    I love the shelves on castors, you can also use them when out, as extra surfaces.

  • @greatboniwanker
    @greatboniwanker 5 років тому +1

    All that & Pompom earrings! *I'm obsessed*

  • @stephaniecocopalermo1887
    @stephaniecocopalermo1887 4 роки тому +1

    gorgeous! so many ideas for my own kitchen

  • @nmcclymont
    @nmcclymont 5 років тому +12

    I love this one! I give you major props, see what I did there, for taking off the cabinet doors and adding wheels to those shelf units under the island. I'm also thrilled that you got rid of those white stools (especially since you brought IN white shelves on the wall and under the island. The new stools have far more personality and interest. The storage solutions and the thoughtfulness around IG backgrounds as well as functionality for her classes was EPIC! Major bonus points for the two, count 'em, 2 perfectly fabulous locations for those rolling shelves. I also have to acknowledge the sheer lack of pom poms in this design, perfectly fine for AG to wear AG aesthetic signature items. My one quibble is that, despite Lauren bravely stating how obsessed she is with terracotta, you intruded your standard issue pink into her sanctuary. For that I must seriously question you...Yes, that particular shade was dark. Yes, she already had one focal wall nearby that was dark. Yes, orangey tones and black basically equals Halloween. BUT, note the hugeness of the but, on no planet anywhere is the next option for THAT client a cool toned, so over it EVERYWHERE pink. Why not do a softer, paler version of the terracotta???? Please please listen to your clients better and recognize that not everyone on the planet is as girly as you, not everyone is as addicted to cool tones as you, and please know how hard it is to speak up for yourself with a designer whose taste is so very particular. This is her life, her business, and it should reflect HER aesthetic. Yes, designers should have a strong point of view & it's 100% okay for you to peek through here and there. We all love your stuff! But I would have seriously cried if you did that to me. AND immediately painted over it. Not cool, Alexandra.
    One more thing I should acknowledge since I threw down a challenge last time. You did not use the same damned lamps or brass fixtures again. Thank you for this! We love your stuff but it is beneath you to be so specifically repetitive. Your style is fab, your DIYs amazing, and I love your content. Just please, please continue to stretch yourself as you honor the homeowner clients you work with.
    Honestly rooting for you to BLOW MY MIND!

  • @kathyscrazylife
    @kathyscrazylife 5 років тому +3

    I do cook, daily, and you gave so many great ideas!

  • @lindasaav7364
    @lindasaav7364 5 років тому +1

    That pink wall colour is perfection!! Here's a super simple dish idea: slice up one big tomato and one piece of mozzarella, put them on a plate, drizzle some olive oil on top and finnish it off with sprinkling over some salt flakes 👌🏻

  • @Sarah-df4pj
    @Sarah-df4pj 5 років тому +2

    it looks so great! great use of space

  • @itscarolinemary
    @itscarolinemary 5 років тому +22

    wow I love all of her mugs and kitchenware! and the apartment already is so beautiful. you did an amazing job. I love how much function everything has and how aesthetically pleasing it all looks. Everything goes so well in the space too. amazing job!!

  • @hifrommelissa
    @hifrommelissa 5 років тому +183

    As a library employee, I AM UPSET BY THE BACKWARDS BOOKS.

    • @Bora_Eternal
      @Bora_Eternal 5 років тому +6

      oh.. Thank God, it wasn't just me!!!

    • @mommygarcia9137
      @mommygarcia9137 5 років тому +17

      Then don't watch the video ! She can do what she wants on her video ! You turn the books the way you want in your own home ! Geez !

    • @chickadee1232
      @chickadee1232 5 років тому +18

      I know they do this a lot in home decor shows on TV for copyright reasons, I think it’s started to bleed into the smaller decor shows as well.

    • @nofurtherwest3474
      @nofurtherwest3474 5 років тому +21

      @@mommygarcia9137 pipe down. Anyone can comment too and express their opinion.

    • @annlidslot8212
      @annlidslot8212 5 років тому +3

      @@chickadee1232 Hi, Oh so that's why. I never thought of that. I've just been thinking "that's no way to treat a book". Thank you. Yours, Ann

  • @hollyhasegawa6095
    @hollyhasegawa6095 5 років тому +2

    I really love this space now, the accent wall behind that table is so pretty, I love that color, we all have our own opinions on what we feel works the best, but unless we actually use this space it is just an opinion. I like the look and feel it opened it up and made it look more functional, but just my opinion, I do a lot of cooking and know how space works and how many people can fit into a space. Thanks for sharing it was fun to see.

  • @Smooshes786
    @Smooshes786 5 років тому +3

    I think you did a great job. Love that the accessories are on rolling units.
    Function and form terrific.

  • @Raxx777
    @Raxx777 5 років тому +1

    Love your ideas ! I'm borrowing the one for bookcases in my narrow bar area that nobody sits at because their knees get banged. Putting them on rolling casters was brilliant! Thank you so much for sharing your skill, talent and fun-ness. (Is that a word? Well, it is now! )

  • @morgan4474
    @morgan4474 5 років тому +2

    I love it. Her two large white shelving units were too much. Great solutions all around, especially the new island prop storage.

  • @jeanne_guitton
    @jeanne_guitton 5 років тому +26

    I love how this looks. I never go for open shelving in the kitchen because it means an obscene amount of extra cleaning, and I hide behind the "full-time working mum, sorry, can't do it" excuse :-), but I have to admit that it looks gorgeous.

  • @tina_marie12
    @tina_marie12 5 років тому +1

    OBSESSED!!

  • @twilde3754
    @twilde3754 5 років тому +37

    My favorite dish to make: ice...so easy, so refreshing, so cool. AG you are groov'in!!!

  • @emlevy5792
    @emlevy5792 5 років тому +3

    Love this! The space is so open now!!

  • @Ingridlosneslokken
    @Ingridlosneslokken 5 років тому +3

    I love this makeover! It's just amazing what a different type of shelving system can do to a space! 😍

  • @WavaUna
    @WavaUna 5 років тому +1

    I just like this girl and her way of styling

  • @taniapinky1
    @taniapinky1 5 років тому +2

    Just beautiful Alexandra. Fantastic work!

  • @BankruptMonkey
    @BankruptMonkey 5 років тому +4

    I love the new aesthetic, but I probably would have kept the giant bookcases and styled them cuter PLUS adding the rolling carts would mean more storage instead of less

  • @aarthijain5409
    @aarthijain5409 4 роки тому

    One of many favorite easy dishes: Penne alla Vodka. Love the make over, think it’s one of your best!

  • @karenjohnson4433
    @karenjohnson4433 5 років тому +3

    Sooooo fun! Love the rolling shelves. The blush pink was the perfect color. She was absolutely thrilled! Karen

  • @nnid786
    @nnid786 5 років тому +6

    What an amazing makeover x you have a great eye for things. Great inspiration x I recommended your channel to my colleague who was having issues with layout of rooms 😊

  • @leadupont8588
    @leadupont8588 5 років тому +5

    That dusty pink focal point with the matching cooking book and the mint ustensils ❤ So cute! And a great Instagram Photoshoot corner

  • @ejr2002
    @ejr2002 Рік тому

    I love that she loved it and the use of jars was a great idea. I found some old Canadian made canning jars at the Aberfoyle Antique Market and bought two as useable keepsakes. The floating and moveable shelving makes the most of limited space. I think she might still need the other two bar stools though😄

  • @merlin711oregon
    @merlin711oregon 5 років тому

    Beautiful and well done. I love the pink and green and rolling shelves and two stools best.

  • @adagriffis6346
    @adagriffis6346 5 років тому

    Much more open and uncluttered. Great job!

  • @lisaschreiber2893
    @lisaschreiber2893 5 років тому +3

    I think this is one of my favorite spaces. WELL DONE!!!!

  • @sondrasix5503
    @sondrasix5503 5 років тому +1

    Looks great 😎

  • @lucielewis6438
    @lucielewis6438 5 років тому +4

    Oh, one of my most favourite make overs! 😍😍😍

  • @jojocatattack
    @jojocatattack 5 років тому +5

    Fav kitchen tool is a oval shaped crock pot. Fav recipe is pretty much any chicken based soup. Fav spices are cumin and smoked sweet Paprika. Fav cookbook is Mennonite and is called ABC cookbook from Amish Country Cookbooks for $19.99. It is not diet food.

  • @bookdiva401
    @bookdiva401 5 років тому +4

    I absolutely loooove how this turned out! You are such an inspiration, I seriously need to make over my tiny living room.

  • @moliver7119
    @moliver7119 5 років тому +1

    Loved it!! You are very skilled and talented.

  • @Sarah-ci2ks
    @Sarah-ci2ks Рік тому

    Alexandra sweetie u out did urself especially the colors are fantastic. Everything you do for ur customers are beautiful great job. Keep up the great job you and ur team are doing ❤😂

  • @skwerwl
    @skwerwl 5 років тому

    Omg that paint color is the color I've been looking for FOR YEARS!

  • @sandybrunton-shiels4309
    @sandybrunton-shiels4309 5 років тому +1

    Great job. It looks so much bigger set up this way. That condo looks an amazing place to live. Loving the pink x

  • @renukabijwe3340
    @renukabijwe3340 5 років тому +1

    Superb.. Wow.. You are incredible

  • @miloalfaro6643
    @miloalfaro6643 5 років тому +15

    I LOVE it! Alexandra, you did a beautiful job!!! Overall it was a more simple makeover but it made a HUGE difference! I love the accent wall with the paint, definitely going to be doing that in my space

  • @Sophia_Pandora
    @Sophia_Pandora 5 років тому +1

    Love it!

  • @carableu
    @carableu 5 років тому +1

    Looks great...

  • @mariav.cruz-pagan1354
    @mariav.cruz-pagan1354 5 років тому +3

    I'm super impressed with everything, my favorite would be The shelves unit under the Kitchen Bar and the floating shelfs. The only thing I would do different would be the jars ...I like it in the little ones but the biggers I would find a tag or something prettier to show the name and expiration date 🤔 ,they look so luxurious to use the same tag.( in my humble opinion )I wish you were close to Virginia my little apartment would be so grateful 😁🤩😅

  • @NotHi_Bye_vr
    @NotHi_Bye_vr 4 роки тому +1

    Looks so good and way better,it looked to cluttered before

  • @shannoncarr7338
    @shannoncarr7338 5 років тому

    I used to kill every plant I had and sometimes one doesnt make it still but I would say the key is just get a real feel for each type of plant you have and its needs and if its thriving and just be on the ball, because the second you drop the ball on a plant and just let it go, it usually declines, some are pretty hardy tho, I love cacti the most but also many others.

  • @chapman1569
    @chapman1569 2 роки тому

    Beautiful transformation. I dont know how efficient it will be when preparing meals. An easy recipe I make often is quiche, just use prepared pie crust and find a recipe online for the egg and cheese mix. Serve with a salad. It reheats well and my guests like it. I call it egg pizza!

  • @harriettebakker6768
    @harriettebakker6768 5 років тому +5

    Gorgeous! Love everything.. She's has a lot of amazing and stunning pieces! 🥰😍

  • @sandrastrobel1254
    @sandrastrobel1254 4 роки тому

    Cute and functional. Great job.

  • @themerryrose
    @themerryrose 5 років тому +11

    Love the makeover, even though I’m not a pink girl 😉 and honestly my favourite cookbook to read, yep read is Stephanie Alexander’s Cooks Companion - cause it explains how to do everything and what goes with it that ingredient. I never miss a video so please keep posting cause I love what you do and how enthusiastic you about!

  • @hanhnhu4653
    @hanhnhu4653 5 років тому +5

    Tbh i love the old shelves more

  • @anonymousone9699
    @anonymousone9699 5 років тому +2

    Please come to Montreal and change my new apartment. It needs you. You have 100% creative freedom too. Might slip in the words boho and minimalist... anyhow, your makeovers are awesome. I’m glad I found you yay 2020!

  • @melissamacawili968
    @melissamacawili968 3 роки тому

    One of your makeovers that i loved..

  • @sarahjalandoon8779
    @sarahjalandoon8779 5 років тому

    My fav makeover of yours yet.

  • @nancyknoll2963
    @nancyknoll2963 5 років тому +2

    You rocked this and I love that pale pink! 💜

  • @mariakopanelou283
    @mariakopanelou283 5 років тому +1

    loved it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @DraconicMaiden
    @DraconicMaiden 5 років тому +2

    Meatball Shakshuka! Loved these ideas, as always.

  • @samantharowley125
    @samantharowley125 5 років тому +1

    Great job Alexandra! This is incredible.

  • @lizwilliams586
    @lizwilliams586 5 років тому

    The space is beautiful & much more flexible now 😊
    Shakshuka. Essentially a tomato sauce with eggs poached in it, served with bread. You can make the sauce spicy, warm with cumin & coriander or keep it plain just with garlic & oregano. You can add capsicum, eggplant, onion, chickpeas, sausage or spinach to the sauce. And serve with buttered sourdough for dipping. Delish.

  • @Greutskol
    @Greutskol 5 років тому

    the rolling shelves are a great idea!! i have a tiny rental kitchen with bad storage and i will def try this!!! also love open shelves but if u get tired of it u could just put some doors on them!

  • @Emma.E.Emerson
    @Emma.E.Emerson 5 років тому +1

    Great job.. But I like the other option of not blocking storage. Glad you showed both looks. Now there are 2 counters for students.. 2 at one station and 6 around other island.

  • @turquoiseheart6320
    @turquoiseheart6320 4 роки тому

    My favorite easy go to dish is chicken thighs and potatoes in the oven. You would actually need to make an effort to mess it up and there are so many variations that it could be a different meal every week. For example, taking it to the extreme, this turns into grilled chicken breasts with vegetables. Throw in some pasta and you're the best cook of the month lol.

  • @violethoffermobilehomemove9189
    @violethoffermobilehomemove9189 3 роки тому

    So perfectly amazing!

  • @franciscopogo8605
    @franciscopogo8605 5 років тому +1

    I loved it! ❤

  • @nude_nutritionist
    @nude_nutritionist 5 років тому +1

    I always get inspired by watching your videos. I feel like you come up with simple ways to make things work. Love the idea of adding the wheels under the shelving. (oh, and just bought the retro label maker)!

  • @lindaautry5691
    @lindaautry5691 3 роки тому

    Thank you Alexandra, Love your inspiration, your video's. I also live in a condo with a galley kitchen , you have given me so many ideas, but I'm going to Sherwood Williams to pick up the pink paint, Absolutely Beautiful!
    You did an Amazing job on this condo !❤❤❤

  • @michelleandreya7208
    @michelleandreya7208 5 років тому +6

    Not at all convinced by the floating shelves. This would have been a perfect opportunity to create semi built-in storage across that entire wall space on the left, instead of bringing more smaller pieces of furniture into the space. One of my go to quick dishes is a crispy spicy tofu & vegetable stir-fry.

  • @dlbnr
    @dlbnr 5 років тому +1

    It’s just beautiful ! Well done 👌

  • @enolagranville3882
    @enolagranville3882 3 роки тому

    Sooo much better.. great job 👍🏽

  • @amarilystorres8527
    @amarilystorres8527 5 років тому +2

    Great video. I would have done a hanging open to needs-wall table that could to fit 8ppl and close afterwards. Seen so many styles..

  • @W3ndyPearc3
    @W3ndyPearc3 5 років тому +2

    Love your earrings...and the makeover of course.

  • @muditaj
    @muditaj 5 років тому +3

    Loved everything about this makeover! Great job!❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @maunarose
    @maunarose 5 років тому

    Wonderful! My favorite simple quick dish is Thai red coconut curry stew with fish. Tilapia filets cut in bite sized pieces work great. Serve with rice.