YES - I LOATHE, with every fibre of my being, a 'renovation' which simply splashes white paint over everything - beautiful timber gets coated with white, and every house looks like the inside of a shoebox.
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Can we form a group of people personally offended by the Property Brothers already?
I recently rented a townhome and when the owner showed it to me it had nice oak trim and doors and the walls were white, which went nicely with the wood and dark floors. He was in the process of fixing it up a bit, but to my horror when I went to move in, he had painted all of the wood trim and doors white and the walls a sickly beige. I was so bummed but what was I gonna do? He didn’t even prime the doors and all the paint is starting to peel lol. I’m sure he thought he was making it look better, but I much preferred it before he painted it. What a shame
Beautiful! You may want to consider putting a piece of clear Plexi over the wall paper above your stove. Vintage wall paper isn't treated and is real paper (as you probably know) and cooking oil and splatters will do the same thing that happened to the old oil residue.
I was just about to suggest the same thing. They worked so hard on it I'd hate to see it get ruined. The house I live in was built in 1923 and the kitchen was all wallpaper. I wish we put something up to protect it because it got ruined and we had to tear it all off. I wish I knew how they were able to keep it clean and free of grease stains all those years before we bought it
I'm sure, you could also coat it with something. They probably make a product specifically for that purpose. I mean, I haven't checked, but it stands to reason. And otherwise, clear, matte acrylic paint should do the trick.
@@maribethwhiting7114 By being incredibly, even psychotically careful. It's the Depression era mentality. People used to be SO SO SO anal about caring for their possessions. They would fix and clean things over and over and over and never throw them away. My mother was like that and it drove my slobby self crazy, but years later, I understand. She grew up so very poor, that anything nice she owned, she had worked super hard and scrimped and saved for. I've never been that poor and I'm not sure--short of actual disabled homeless people--that anybody lives like that anymore, at least not in the USA. The Depression was just terrible. People were starving.
Hi Sage, this might sound weird, but I want to thank you for motivating me to get up from bed and clean my kitchen. I have severe depression and the past months have been especially hard for me. Thank you so much for your videos, you're amazing!
@@TheHawki235 thank you very much, a very happy new year and best wishes to you as well! I really appreciate it 💜 I can't believe I got this many likes, it means so much to me, I'm in tears...
Back in the late 1970's my mom and I were putting wall paper on my bedroom ceiling while we stood on chairs across from each other. After we had dipped it into the glue bath, her end slid out of her hand. The wall paper was enough to cover my 12 year old body!! It was so gross, wet, sticky and slippery but it was so funny that we both just laughed! 😆 Your kitchen looks great! 🥰
I love your kitchen. You are so right on about todays lack of utilization of color and patterns. It just gave your kitchen that wonderful warm feeling from my childhood that i totally miss. I was born in june of 1950. I had a wonderful childhood. I can remember even the smells...sounds and feelings of the era. I miss it.
I love how in the 1950's there were so much colour like pink and green then you look at today and its just black and white and grey I love the kitchen so colourfull 😍
Pulling the adhesive paper out was a good decision. Not just for the color but one ding with a plate or utensil, and there will be a hole on the paper, which then gathers moisture and dirt .That paper is not meant for kitchen counters, but rather for decoration on seldom used shelves or drawers. If you want to freshen up the countertops, you can prime them, paint and put a few coats of polyurethane, designed for kitchens cabinets. The doorknobs are brass and can be polished to the original shine.
Lovely! Kitchen renos always take longer than you think. Your curtains are really cute and that wallpaper is adorable! My mom had a coffee grinder like that and I have a match safe like the one on the wallpaper. I agree with others, you need a clear plexiglass backsplash to cover the wallpaper above the stove or it will get grease marks and spatter. Must protect your hard work!
Melamine paint covers laminate/Formica countertops extremely well and is very durable, however there’s your prep work (scrubbing, sanding and scrubbing again) 2 coats with ample drying in between I got 5 years out of mine before I had fund’s saved up and replaced them, plus you can have it tinted to whatever colour your heart’s desire
I found some very heavy gauge contact paper that is 36” wide in black. Used it on my counters which were a fabulous pink star pattern but alas only in the corners (very worn). It’s been twenty years and has a few dings but has held up well enough. Planning on a Formica with a chrome edge.
Awww…James Grandmother is a doll! Obviously loved the kitchen and James looked so proud to show her! Great job you guys- it’s looks so sweet and pretty! ❤️😊
With respect to the door handles.. If you want to strip paint from metal without the nasty fumes and mess of chemical strippers, just fill a slow cooker with water and set the dial to high. The heat and moisture will soften the paint, and often it will fall off as a single piece. Then use metal spray paint for the color you want. Looks great and your Grandmother is awesome!
I boil the brass (and other painted metals like hinges) in either water and vinegar or water and baking soda. Pull them out and run under very cold water to make the last of the paint pull away. Polish brass afterward with fine steel wool and more vinegar or baking soda. Also, there are tension rods that would work great over a sink for the curtain. No screws required.
Thank you so much for commenting about how so many re-dos will ruin a lovely vintage kitchen! I love older kitchens and can't imagine what people see in the contempo black and white designs. Your re-do is so charming! Bravo.
Ohhhh I've drooled over wallpapers from Hannah's! I LOVE The one you chose! Fun fact, my first job was on a construction site doing caulking and painting cleanup! So, if you want to paint those shelves green, sand them down first so the paint can grip, and then use a primer before you paint. It'll help tons! I LOVE HOW THIS TURNED OUT! AHHHH. Making me want to get my hands dirty in my own kitchen. I saw another comment say to put plexi behind the stove - but another thing you can to do help seal is just get clear varnish and paint the wall. It'll seal the wallpaper completely if you want it to, and help preserve it well! And, super easily washable!
I realy hope that they start making new wallpaper with 1950's 1940's design. So that the price isn't as high as it is when you by vintage. Thank you for you're videos, I love them all!❤️
Any time you paint a kitchen or bath, use TSP to wipe down all the surfaces. And if they’re really bad, go ahead and prime the walls first. Also when painting IKEA shelves, you’ll need to sand and prime the slick surfaces. Then you’ll be able to add your color over the top.
One of my favorite I Love Lucy episodes is when Lucy and Ethel attempt to wallpaper Lucy and Ricky’s bedroom. It’s hysterical and I just had to laugh with you (not at you!) when you were wallpapering your kitchen 😂. It turned out so lovely! My house was built in 1959 so you have definitely inspired me. ❤
I'm so happy you made this video. We just bought my husband's great uncle's house that belonged to his father before him. I've loved this home since I was 17 and I can't believe it's now ours. Like you the kitchen was renovated in the 70s so I'd like to take it a little further back in time. FINALLY a renovation video worth watching.
I love what youve done here. Bravo! I dream of renovating our 1955 kitchen from my husband's grandfather. All original cabinets with curvy cutouts over the sink! Dont worry I wont be taking them out. All original cabinet hardware too. I love it. Lets keep a good thing going.
For future reference, whenever you are gluing something down such as contact paper or wall paper, put a pin hole where the bubble is and you can push the air out the hole. All of your hard work paid off greatly, everything looks so beautiful and from my memory of my grandmothers your house looks totally 1950's. I would leave the wall paper alone, so what if it's a little stains. It's supposed to be a 1950's house! Please be extra careful about the new appliances you bought. Those old wires can cause a fire at any time. Good job guys.
I completely agree with you on the renovating videos. I bought my first house 2 years ago and I can't tell you how difficult it is to convince the contractor and people helping us with the house that Yes, I want it to look old fashioned. Honestly, every project I do takes at least twice the estimated time. For hanging prints do you have Commando Strips? They can hold up to 5lbs, you don't need to put a hole in the wall and are removable.
Bit by bit I am getting my flat vintage (1930s in the sitting room, early 50s inspired in the kitchen because, although my era is the 1930s I rent from a co op who put in the kitchen so I have to work with what I have) and 1930s style bedroom. The decorators, when I am able to get the rooms painted and papered are gonna be like this with me lol. I want dark wood skirting boards, the white plank doors stripped and stained dark wood, and also the ugly white light switches replaced with black retro Bakelite ones.
I've never seen contact paper on countertops. I have some ugly counters lol. One thing you can look for to put up the curtains is a tension rod that doesn't need to be nailed in. They are really cheap and easy to find here (us) at hardware or home stores It looks very nice!
I was going to second the tension rod. I have them in my kitchen. (I have café style curtains. My house was built in 1951. It's been redone a few times. I'm working on a more country feel in my kitchen.)
The kitchen looks great. A cool thing you can do with the shelves since paint won’t stick. Take a vintage or vintage style fabric, soak is liquid starch and cover the shelves. I have lined and backed my kitchen cabinets and it looks really good. Plus it peals off very easily.
I absolutely love ❤️ the 40s through the 70s ! Love Kitchy and Retro. I was born in 1972, and always say I’m an old soul with a kids heart ! Lol. I am a new subscriber, and totally enjoying you and your channel ! Thank You! Cannot wait to see the finished kitchen. Blessings. 🙏🏻❤️
Use an oil blocking primer. Here in the US we have a paint called Slick Stick which is an undercoat primer too which would stick to your IKEA shelves if you want to try painting them green again. Meanwhile, I’d cover a few cookbooks on the shelf with paper and prime then paint green! Pops of that read a will help unify the room. Love your style. Great job!
Kitchens back in the day are built to last. I cook on my 1950 oven (rewired by Antique Appliances in GA) and wash my dishes in my 1940's sink. I love how your kitchen turned out. Wallpaper is great.
There is something magical about the cupboard 35:52, its like those items come to life, similar to the Beauty and the Beast 1950s movie when the cups and saucers came to life. Very well done! Your passion is literally coming to life through the cohesion of your lifestyle like this renovation. Its so lovely and inspiring, thank you for sharing. Lots of love from California! : )
I like the White countertops, and in my eyes there is no need in changing them (when they're still good). For one of your first renovations, well done!! It looks really great.
The green wall makes an amazing accent wall. Pulls everything together. Beautiful job. For the white shelving, since it had a finish on it, to make new paint stick, sanding it with a very fine sand paper helps make it rough for a layer of paint to stick a lot better.
WOW!! What an amazing job renovating that kitchen! You both make such a great team, not to mention what a lovely couple you make as well! And your hubby’s gran is adorable! I loved when she said the toaster took her back! Thanks for sharing everything you did! Btw, I also loved all the vintage kitchens you showed at the beginning of this video! My favorite was the one at the 1:41 mark…THAT is my dream kitchen! Especially the table and chairs! So, thanks again for this wonderful video and for sharing your vintage journey and lifestyle with us! 🙏🏼💖
Someone has probably already said this, but my dad fixes up old buildings (don't worry, he keeps the unique historic charms), and I think that bizarre board thing is drywall. Not sure though. You are so lovely btw
Small tips- get your finger wet when smoothing out the chaulk. Cut open boxes to lay flat underneath your sheets when painting. (Extra protection if you spill your paint.) Cut in when you are painting with a brush, then roll. :) I love the colors that were picked! Good job you guys!
Yes! I agree. If there's one thing that got my attention, that was it. The pink wallpaper really brings out the green in the tile. Before that, it looked too brown.
Sage, you are adorable! I totally agree with you about the ruination of vintage kitchens by modernization. The doorknobs are so high! Gorgeous kitchen. You may be able to paint the shelves if you wash them with trisodium phosphate first
TSP cleans all things kitchen! USN wife and TSP was used to clean when we moved into a housing unit and again when we moved out. The units might be messy when we moved in but when we left, we passed the white glove test.
If you ever wanted to try painting the shelves, you could try to sand the surface first and then paint it! I love your videos! They make me so excited when I see the notification pop through
Just a couple FYIs for you, in case you'd ever like to revisit some of your projects that didn't work out the way you hoped: you don't have to limit yourself to contact paper to change countertops, you can absolutely paint them! You can use any regular latex paint, which means you can customize it to any color you like, and you just cover them with an epoxy. There is a Rustoleum epoxy that is really affordable (like $20-30) and, while application is a little messy, it's incredibly easy to use. I once painted our hideous countertops when we were still unable to afford replacing them, and they lasted beautifully until we demo'd them a couple years later. You can sit pots and pans directly on it, it doesn't stain, it's almost indestructible under standard use. The epoxy also gives it a professional look that makes them appear "original" as if they came that way, rather than being painted. I can't speak highly enough of that epoxy! Also, you can also paint coated/laminated furniture (your shelves) to last without any peeling or chipping, it just takes some preparation. The key is to lightly sand the surface to roughen it up and then prime it with an oil based primer. If you take these steps, you can paint almost anything with a regular latex paint. And lastly, beautiful job! It's so fun to see a renovation that goes the other direction and seeks to appear older, rather than modernized. It turned out so cute!
Awww...Sage, you & James did a wonderful job!! What a beautiful surprise for his grandmother 🥰 I love that you take everything back to a more simple time, makes my heart smile 💕
A beautiful green! Good job! I agree with the above poster about covering the over the stove wallpaper with plexiglass or something to protect it…. LOL as to all of the drill holes… (you should see the wall in our closet..😜)
Is there a way to coat the vintage wallpaper so that oil splatters won't discolor it? Love the new kitchen!! And Granny's look was priceless!! I wouldn't call it Shrek green, but Kermit green! I love the two toned curtains! It adds to the wallpaper! Great job!
The stain on the wallpaper looks authentic it looks beautiful. Reminds me of my granny’s house. It must make her happy to know her house is very loved.
The best way to remove paint from old hardware is to place it in a crockpot with water for about 10 hours the paint peals off and reveals the beauty of years past. I’ve been renovating 1910 craftsman house for the past 2 years and have used this method on all the original hardware.
Simply stunning! I just finished watching. It feels so homey and like it could be used a retro or vintage kitchen set. So happy to see you finally get this done, I know you'll be enjoying it. 💖💖
I absolutely adore sage. She is such a kind hearted genuine women. Love her and I am even inspired to go vintage and embrace my love of all things 50s.
Hi Sage, the kitchen really turned out lovely. I had no idea there were unused old vintage wallpapers being sold. Doing home renos really is tiring and don't know how people buy homes and flip them constantly, but it's an investment. Grandma was very sweet!
I'm in love with your new kitchen 😍 specially the wall paper and the colour combination with the green, brown and pink. I love green and brown, specially together 💚🤎I can't wait to see more new cooking videos in your new lovely kitchen 😁
Sage you are a precious gift to us. I cannot explain enough how inspiring and motivating you are. Your cute personality and bundle of energy is infectious and a true pick me up for those of us who are struggling. You reno is beautiful. I laughed and then cried with you when some of the things didn't turn out, but I love your can do attitude of finding solutions to every problem. Its definitely a learning process with renovating, you have learnt so much that you will remember for next time. You are an amazing person, so intelligent and multi skilled, I am blown away with how skilled you are at such a young age. It's almost like you were born in the 40's because that's how women were in those days, they learnt all of the essential tasks that got them through times when they couldn't just go to the shops and buy whatever they wanted. Your talents are endless from fabulous cooking, beautiful sewing, awesome crafts, super talented artist, great gardener, and now great house renovator. Finally, you are a natural comedian! I love your funny little faces that you pull and your cute dancing, and your clever wit. What a truly special person you are and we are so thankful to have you in our lives. Best of luck to you and James for the future. What a gorgeous couple you are.
This was such a refreshing reno! I completely agree with the statement in the intro...I'm not a fan of the "new/modern" type renovations. We have an older house and I wanted warm, welcoming and more of a Tolkein (Hobbit) inspired feel. We went with sage green colors, wallpaper that looked like stone/rock..lots of mounted shelves for cutting boards and copper..toped it off with wooden produce baskets and a heater that looks like a fireplace. So happy to see someone do something different with a nodd to the older, warmer and welcoming style.
Every new video of yours makes me happy, and this one was one of my favorites. I saw how loyal you were to your work, you thought about every detail, you were afraid of how it would turn out, you were decorative. You covered your fear with a dose of jokes, you seemed to enjoy it, but again you were impatient for the result. You're an angel, Sage! I have never had the opportunity to see a person who can be so happy no matter what. I like that you are modest and that you do what you love. I am your fan, Sage! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Your kitchen turned out so darling! I love how the green and pink worked with the tiles you already had! One idea to dress up part of counters, without costing a huge fortune, is to fold a vintage tablecloth, fabric, etc. and then cover it with a piece of glass cut to fit. I've done that before, and I loved it (just don't put anything that's very hot on the glass unless its the type to withstand heat)
You did a lovely job! Love the green and the wallpaper and that wood shelf you found is perfect. I think my only concern would be how to keep grease from getting onto the wallpaper from the stove. I have beadboard along the wall behind my stove and even with my vent above it which helps greatly to cut doen on grease, I regularly have to wash that section of the wall and cupboards with cleaner like 409. I hope the wallpaper will be ok, it is just darling!
Absolutely lovely! For future reference, before painting or wallpapering, clean the walls with TSP, not regular soap or detergent. It'll make a huge difference. XOXO
Oh My Goodness ,She's precious .I adored my Grandmother more than anyone .She was the sweetest person I've ever known ,and I miss Her everyday .I grew up going to her house and My Pawpaw's ,everyday .They had the biggest garden in Alabama and fruit trees everywhere also .I learned so much from them both and I pray U have yours in your life a very very long time .Bless Your Sweet heart for what U do .
You guys did such an amazing job! You should be very proud of all your hard work. That’s quite a big job to take on by yourselves and it looks AMAZING!
Darling that little tool that they have to help smear the caulking is really awesome because it will actually round off the edge perfectly and not leave the extra linear bead that overlaps your finger. And you're caulking should go on completely and utterly last.
I love how it turned out! The colors are so beautiful, and your vintage finds go perfectly with everything. I love wallpapering and painting and have done it often. You guys did a really good job...on everything!!! :)
Turned out great! I actually really like the white countertops, brings more dimension and ties in the trim and white door! All your hard work paid off!
Turned out absolutely wonderful. Great job on the colors and the wall paper. Everything looks so well put together now 🥰🤩and it has granny's stamp of approval too 🤣I don't know why you didn't do this sooner 😃
It looks so lovely Sage well done! I'm not sure if it's safe over genuine vintage wallpaper but my reprinted vintage paper is covered with decorators matte varnish to stop it from being damaged in my kitchen and bathroom. It makes is more steam proof and gently washable for oils from the stove too💚💗
I agree about people renovating things and they end up looking blank and sharp and losing all their character! I've run into a similar things where I've seen people take these stunning vintage wedding dresses and try to "modernise" them and they just end up looking so ugly and it makes me so sad! You did a wonderful job - it's so cute :) On an unrelated note, have you thought about starting a Patreon?
I have a 50s home and I am so thankful the original owners never did any major upgrades, other than paint. I am able to keep my house in a vintage style that is so cozy and inviting.
this video is just the cutest thing. makes me think of my grandparents even though they were this age in the late 50s/early 60s rather than the 40s/50s
I’m convinced that people who replace an old charming kitchen with super modern black or white kitchen that looks like it was meant for a space ship, will sooner or later regret it. I totally agree with you that modern renovations have lost that charm and character that homes used to have.
The end result is absolutely wonderful. You have such an artistic touch. I know how stressful home renovations can be and you all did beautifully. Thank you for showing all your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
Love the shelf with the plant hanging down. A modern touch that fits in with the retro theme. The aprons on the door are really cute and the door painted white was a big improvement!
Alot of work but it's BEAUTIFUL. Absolutely the best part of my Sunday evening is watching this video. So many wonderful vintage things you added and made it look so inviting. Congratulations and Bravo. Love love it.
YES - I LOATHE, with every fibre of my being, a 'renovation' which simply splashes white paint over everything - beautiful timber gets coated with white, and every house looks like the inside of a shoebox.
Can we form a group of people personally offended by the Property Brothers already?
@ and property 'stagers' - ugh!
I recently rented a townhome and when the owner showed it to me it had nice oak trim and doors and the walls were white, which went nicely with the wood and dark floors. He was in the process of fixing it up a bit, but to my horror when I went to move in, he had painted all of the wood trim and doors white and the walls a sickly beige. I was so bummed but what was I gonna do? He didn’t even prime the doors and all the paint is starting to peel lol. I’m sure he thought he was making it look better, but I much preferred it before he painted it. What a shame
@, I know, right? They always do the same thing, and it will all be out of style in 15-20 years!
@@thedarkdane7 why care about whats in style though 😊
you can tell how proud James was when he was showing the kitchen to his grandmother. So so sweet!
Beautiful! You may want to consider putting a piece of clear Plexi over the wall paper above your stove. Vintage wall paper isn't treated and is real paper (as you probably know) and cooking oil and splatters will do the same thing that happened to the old oil residue.
I was just about to suggest the same thing. They worked so hard on it I'd hate to see it get ruined. The house I live in was built in 1923 and the kitchen was all wallpaper. I wish we put something up to protect it because it got ruined and we had to tear it all off.
I wish I knew how they were able to keep it clean and free of grease stains all those years before we bought it
Plexiglass? Please don’t cover it with that stuff! Sorry, I think that would be awful but I agree it needs something for protection.
I'm sure, you could also coat it with something. They probably make a product specifically for that purpose. I mean, I haven't checked, but it stands to reason. And otherwise, clear, matte acrylic paint should do the trick.
Noooo and plexiglass is expensive what a waste of a beautiful wallpaper ugg
@@maribethwhiting7114 By being incredibly, even psychotically careful. It's the Depression era mentality. People used to be SO SO SO anal about caring for their possessions. They would fix and clean things over and over and over and never throw them away. My mother was like that and it drove my slobby self crazy, but years later, I understand. She grew up so very poor, that anything nice she owned, she had worked super hard and scrimped and saved for. I've never been that poor and I'm not sure--short of actual disabled homeless people--that anybody lives like that anymore, at least not in the USA. The Depression was just terrible. People were starving.
Hi Sage, this might sound weird, but I want to thank you for motivating me to get up from bed and clean my kitchen. I have severe depression and the past months have been especially hard for me. Thank you so much for your videos, you're amazing!
I hope you get better rapidly . tidying and making my home pretty when paralysed by depression and anxiety attacks is healing for me ❤️🩹.
@@france7678 Thank you so much, I hope everything is going well for you ❤️🩹
104 people have liked your comment to show their love to you, Gabriela. It wasn't weird at all. Many best wishes and a happy new year to you 💕
@@TheHawki235 thank you very much, a very happy new year and best wishes to you as well! I really appreciate it 💜 I can't believe I got this many likes, it means so much to me, I'm in tears...
@@GabrielaRadu94 You're very welcome. We're rooting for you, Gabriela! 💕
Yes! I feel the same. Every home renovation or furniture revamp, I'm screaming, "NO! You're ruining it!😱 Leave it vintage!"
Me too. Why are modern homes all white these days. So plain and cold looking.
Back in the late 1970's my mom and I were putting wall paper on my bedroom ceiling while we stood on chairs across from each other. After we had dipped it into the glue bath, her end slid out of her hand. The wall paper was enough to cover my 12 year old body!! It was so gross, wet, sticky and slippery but it was so funny that we both just laughed! 😆 Your kitchen looks great! 🥰
Hahah what a lovely memory! Xx💕
I love your kitchen. You are so right on about todays lack of utilization of color and patterns. It just gave your kitchen that wonderful warm feeling from my childhood that i totally miss. I was born in june of 1950. I had a wonderful childhood. I can remember even the smells...sounds and feelings of the era. I miss it.
Oh, no! That is sooo silly! I bet you looked like Cindy Lou Who when the grinch wrapped her up 😆
I love how in the 1950's there were so much colour like pink and green then you look at today and its just black and white and grey
I love the kitchen so colourfull 😍
Pulling the adhesive paper out was a good decision. Not just for the color but one ding with a plate or utensil, and there will be a hole on the paper, which then gathers moisture and dirt .That paper is not meant for kitchen counters, but rather for decoration on seldom used shelves or drawers.
If you want to freshen up the countertops, you can prime them, paint and put a few coats of polyurethane, designed for kitchens cabinets.
The doorknobs are brass and can be polished to the original shine.
Lovely! Kitchen renos always take longer than you think. Your curtains are really cute and that wallpaper is adorable! My mom had a coffee grinder like that and I have a match safe like the one on the wallpaper. I agree with others, you need a clear plexiglass backsplash to cover the wallpaper above the stove or it will get grease marks and spatter. Must protect your hard work!
Agreed. Also the white countertops are laminate which are virtually indestructible, so no reason to cover them.
Melamine paint covers laminate/Formica countertops extremely well and is very durable, however there’s your prep work (scrubbing, sanding and scrubbing again) 2 coats with ample drying in between I got 5 years out of mine before I had fund’s saved up and replaced them, plus you can have it tinted to whatever colour your heart’s desire
I found some very heavy gauge contact paper that is 36” wide in black. Used it on my counters which were a fabulous pink star pattern but alas only in the corners (very worn). It’s been twenty years and has a few dings but has held up well enough. Planning on a Formica with a chrome edge.
Awww…James Grandmother is a doll! Obviously loved the kitchen and James looked so proud to show her! Great job you guys- it’s looks so sweet and pretty! ❤️😊
Thank you so much!! 💕
With respect to the door handles.. If you want to strip paint from metal without the nasty fumes and mess of chemical strippers, just fill a slow cooker with water and set the dial to high. The heat and moisture will soften the paint, and often it will fall off as a single piece. Then use metal spray paint for the color you want. Looks great and your Grandmother is awesome!
That sounds so satisfying
I boil the brass (and other painted metals like hinges) in either water and vinegar or water and baking soda. Pull them out and run under very cold water to make the last of the paint pull away. Polish brass afterward with fine steel wool and more vinegar or baking soda. Also, there are tension rods that would work great over a sink for the curtain. No screws required.
Thank you so much for commenting about how so many re-dos will ruin a lovely vintage kitchen! I love older kitchens and can't imagine what people see in the contempo black and white designs. Your re-do is so charming! Bravo.
Thank you so much! 💞
I absolutely loathe these ultra contemporary kitchen rehabs. They're all so cold and sterile. Sage, you did a wonderful job!
Ohhhh I've drooled over wallpapers from Hannah's! I LOVE The one you chose! Fun fact, my first job was on a construction site doing caulking and painting cleanup! So, if you want to paint those shelves green, sand them down first so the paint can grip, and then use a primer before you paint. It'll help tons!
I LOVE HOW THIS TURNED OUT! AHHHH. Making me want to get my hands dirty in my own kitchen.
I saw another comment say to put plexi behind the stove - but another thing you can to do help seal is just get clear varnish and paint the wall. It'll seal the wallpaper completely if you want it to, and help preserve it well! And, super easily washable!
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe👋👋👋
I'm a Realtor and can tell you I so appreciate seeing these types of updates! I don't like either when everything is so cold and dreary.
I realy hope that they start making new wallpaper with 1950's 1940's design. So that the price isn't as high as it is when you by vintage. Thank you for you're videos, I love them all!❤️
Any time you paint a kitchen or bath, use TSP to wipe down all the surfaces. And if they’re really bad, go ahead and prime the walls first. Also when painting IKEA shelves, you’ll need to sand and prime the slick surfaces. Then you’ll be able to add your color over the top.
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe??
One of my favorite I Love Lucy episodes is when Lucy and Ethel attempt to wallpaper Lucy and Ricky’s bedroom. It’s hysterical and I just had to laugh with you (not at you!) when you were wallpapering your kitchen 😂. It turned out so lovely! My house was built in 1959 so you have definitely inspired me. ❤
I'm so happy you made this video. We just bought my husband's great uncle's house that belonged to his father before him. I've loved this home since I was 17 and I can't believe it's now ours. Like you the kitchen was renovated in the 70s so I'd like to take it a little further back in time. FINALLY a renovation video worth watching.
Aww thank you so much for watching! Ohh that sounds so exciting, congratulations on your new old house!! 💕😊
I love what youve done here. Bravo! I dream of renovating our 1955 kitchen from my husband's grandfather. All original cabinets with curvy cutouts over the sink! Dont worry I wont be taking them out. All original cabinet hardware too. I love it. Lets keep a good thing going.
Ohh that sounds like a dream kitchen!! 🥰
It is just so beautiful! Well done Sage ❤❤ and how precious is James' grandma?! So cute! x
Thank you so much!! Yes she is the best Granny! ❤️
For future reference, whenever you are gluing something down such as contact paper or wall paper, put a pin hole where the bubble is and you can push the air out the hole. All of your hard work paid off greatly, everything looks so beautiful and from my memory of my grandmothers your house looks totally 1950's. I would leave the wall paper alone, so what if it's a little stains. It's supposed to be a 1950's house! Please be extra careful about the new appliances you bought. Those old wires can cause a fire at any time. Good job guys.
I completely agree with you on the renovating videos. I bought my first house 2 years ago and I can't tell you how difficult it is to convince the contractor and people helping us with the house that Yes, I want it to look old fashioned. Honestly, every project I do takes at least twice the estimated time. For hanging prints do you have Commando Strips? They can hold up to 5lbs, you don't need to put a hole in the wall and are removable.
I agree with everything you wrote!
Bit by bit I am getting my flat vintage (1930s in the sitting room, early 50s inspired in the kitchen because, although my era is the 1930s I rent from a co op who put in the kitchen so I have to work with what I have) and 1930s style bedroom. The decorators, when I am able to get the rooms painted and papered are gonna be like this with me lol. I want dark wood skirting boards, the white plank doors stripped and stained dark wood, and also the ugly white light switches replaced with black retro Bakelite ones.
Looks great! I loved James’ grandma’s reaction, but loved even more how proud he sounded telling her about it.
A quick way to wash your walls is a mop. My friend uses a sponge mop to clean walls and ceilings. Also sugar soap cleans them really well.
I use a swiffer, clip a wet cloth and boom, easy b peazy
My mom lives is a small house built 1947-50 she uses a sponge mop for all wall cleaning.
Granny is just adorable and you could tell she really liked what you have done with it.
The curtains are so cute, love the colours of them. 💕💚 And you're so right about renovations... Don't take away all the lovely vintage goodness! 😍
Aw thank you so much!! 💕
I've never seen contact paper on countertops. I have some ugly counters lol.
One thing you can look for to put up the curtains is a tension rod that doesn't need to be nailed in. They are really cheap and easy to find here (us) at hardware or home stores
It looks very nice!
I was going to second the tension rod. I have them in my kitchen. (I have café style curtains. My house was built in 1951. It's been redone a few times. I'm working on a more country feel in my kitchen.)
If you apply contact paper, do not cut, put anything wet or hot on it. Be aware that if it's near a sink you may want to caulk & seal it.
The kitchen looks great. A cool thing you can do with the shelves since paint won’t stick. Take a vintage or vintage style fabric, soak is liquid starch and cover the shelves. I have lined and backed my kitchen cabinets and it looks really good. Plus it peals off very easily.
harder to wipe to clean though? kitchens get messy from cooking
Or just sand them lightly before painting?
Shevles need to be prime first before painting.
Sand and prime the IKEA shelves.
The kitchen is so lovely!!!
So nice to see a young person who likes vintage and to decorate !!!
I absolutely love ❤️ the 40s through the 70s ! Love Kitchy and Retro. I was born in 1972, and always say I’m an old soul with a kids heart ! Lol. I am a new subscriber, and totally enjoying you and your channel ! Thank You! Cannot wait to see the finished kitchen. Blessings. 🙏🏻❤️
The kitchen is LOVELY !
Great 👍 job….❤️
Use an oil blocking primer. Here in the US we have a paint called Slick Stick which is an undercoat primer too which would stick to your IKEA shelves if you want to try painting them green again. Meanwhile, I’d cover a few cookbooks on the shelf with paper and prime then paint green! Pops of that read a will help unify the room. Love your style. Great job!
Kitchens back in the day are built to last. I cook on my 1950 oven (rewired by Antique Appliances in GA) and wash my dishes in my 1940's sink. I love how your kitchen turned out. Wallpaper is great.
It turned out so lovely!! Great job!! Granny’s reaction was so sweet.
Thank you so much! ❤️
There is something magical about the cupboard 35:52, its like those items come to life, similar to the Beauty and the Beast 1950s movie when the cups and saucers came to life. Very well done! Your passion is literally coming to life through the cohesion of your lifestyle like this renovation. Its so lovely and inspiring, thank you for sharing. Lots of love from California! : )
For never having done anything like this before, I say you did a mighty fine job! You're a darling.
I like the White countertops, and in my eyes there is no need in changing them (when they're still good). For one of your first renovations, well done!! It looks really great.
The green wall makes an amazing accent wall. Pulls everything together. Beautiful job. For the white shelving, since it had a finish on it, to make new paint stick, sanding it with a very fine sand paper helps make it rough for a layer of paint to stick a lot better.
The vintage wallpaper really ties in the backsplash. So much warmer with the wood cabinet and shelving! I love it 💕
How lovely! I’m sure to your Grandmother, the kitchen reminds her SO much of her young years. Love it!
Very nice of you!❤
WOW!! What an amazing job renovating that kitchen! You both make such a great team, not to mention what a lovely couple you make as well!
And your hubby’s gran is adorable! I loved when she said the toaster took her back! Thanks for sharing everything you did!
Btw, I also loved all the vintage kitchens you showed at the beginning of this video! My favorite was the one at the 1:41 mark…THAT is my dream kitchen! Especially the table and chairs!
So, thanks again for this wonderful video and for sharing your vintage journey and lifestyle with us! 🙏🏼💖
Someone has probably already said this, but my dad fixes up old buildings (don't worry, he keeps the unique historic charms), and I think that bizarre board thing is drywall. Not sure though. You are so lovely btw
Small tips- get your finger wet when smoothing out the chaulk. Cut open boxes to lay flat underneath your sheets when painting. (Extra protection if you spill your paint.) Cut in when you are painting with a brush, then roll. :) I love the colors that were picked! Good job you guys!
The kitchen looks amazing! The vintage wallpaper and the green wall looks so good! Aww loved seeing Grans reaction
Yes! I agree. If there's one thing that got my attention, that was it. The pink wallpaper really brings out the green in the tile. Before that, it looked too brown.
Very lovely job Sage. You and your hubby have every reason to be proud of your hard work. What an amazing transformation.
Ur amazing person I'm.glad u show us how those days were maybe I should live that way I was born in 1976 can I have some ideas
I'm a '76 baby too!😀
Sage, you are adorable! I totally agree with you about the ruination of vintage kitchens by modernization. The doorknobs are so high! Gorgeous kitchen. You may be able to paint the shelves if you wash them with trisodium phosphate first
TSP cleans all things kitchen!
USN wife and TSP was used to clean when we moved into a housing unit and again when we moved out. The units might be messy when we moved in but when we left, we passed the white glove test.
If you ever wanted to try painting the shelves, you could try to sand the surface first and then paint it! I love your videos! They make me so excited when I see the notification pop through
Agreed. The brown particle board is still 1970's style. Painting it would really make a difference!
Yes, sand them and use a good quality primer (even if the paint has primer in it). A topcoat of clear polyurethane will help it last longer as well.
Keeping the shelves white really made them pop and complemented the door/trim. Looks great!
I have had the pleasure of renovating two homes from 1890 and 1880. We live respecting the architecture characteristics and eras.
Definitely need one of those cat clocks with the eyes that go back and forth lol
Love the Reno, good job!
YES
Those are more late 50s/60s kitsch whereas this is a 40s-mid-50s reno. Funny as it sounds a cat clock would look too modern!
Just a couple FYIs for you, in case you'd ever like to revisit some of your projects that didn't work out the way you hoped: you don't have to limit yourself to contact paper to change countertops, you can absolutely paint them! You can use any regular latex paint, which means you can customize it to any color you like, and you just cover them with an epoxy. There is a Rustoleum epoxy that is really affordable (like $20-30) and, while application is a little messy, it's incredibly easy to use.
I once painted our hideous countertops when we were still unable to afford replacing them, and they lasted beautifully until we demo'd them a couple years later. You can sit pots and pans directly on it, it doesn't stain, it's almost indestructible under standard use. The epoxy also gives it a professional look that makes them appear "original" as if they came that way, rather than being painted. I can't speak highly enough of that epoxy!
Also, you can also paint coated/laminated furniture (your shelves) to last without any peeling or chipping, it just takes some preparation. The key is to lightly sand the surface to roughen it up and then prime it with an oil based primer. If you take these steps, you can paint almost anything with a regular latex paint.
And lastly, beautiful job! It's so fun to see a renovation that goes the other direction and seeks to appear older, rather than modernized. It turned out so cute!
Awww...Sage, you & James did a wonderful job!! What a beautiful surprise for his grandmother 🥰 I love that you take everything back to a more simple time, makes my heart smile 💕
A beautiful green! Good job! I agree with the above poster about covering the over the stove wallpaper with plexiglass or something to protect it…. LOL as to all of the drill holes… (you should see the wall in our closet..😜)
Is there a way to coat the vintage wallpaper so that oil splatters won't discolor it? Love the new kitchen!! And Granny's look was priceless!! I wouldn't call it Shrek green, but Kermit green! I love the two toned curtains! It adds to the wallpaper! Great job!
she did that with putty and another layer
the emerald green is so pretty love it
@@mickeymousey1239 that's was from the oil coming through after she put it up. I hope there's a way she can protect it from future splatters!
The stain on the wallpaper looks authentic it looks beautiful. Reminds me of my granny’s house. It must make her happy to know her house is very loved.
The best way to remove paint from old hardware is to place it in a crockpot with water for about 10 hours the paint peals off and reveals the beauty of years past. I’ve been renovating 1910 craftsman house for the past 2 years and have used this method on all the original hardware.
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Simply stunning! I just finished watching. It feels so homey and like it could be used a retro or vintage kitchen set. So happy to see you finally get this done, I know you'll be enjoying it. 💖💖
I absolutely adore sage. She is such a kind hearted genuine women. Love her and I am even inspired to go vintage and embrace my love of all things 50s.
Hi Sage, the kitchen really turned out lovely. I had no idea there were unused old vintage wallpapers being sold. Doing home renos really is tiring and don't know how people buy homes and flip them constantly, but it's an investment. Grandma was very sweet!
Spoon flower has old time vintage look paper and fabrics
u an buy vintage patterns all over the place now
Absolutely lovely and adorable! I agree with you about everyone wanting to always do the modern white kitchens. I love the charm of a vintage kitchen.
I like the countryside style kitchens. I don't mind the white and wood as long as there is texture linens and the decor keeps the interest too.
You’re so unique and I love your videos! You actually inspired me to make my own UA-cam channel so thank you! Can’t wait until your next video! 😊❤️
Granny is completely lovely! Much love to her from England!
Hello how are you doing👋👋👋
I'm in love with your new kitchen 😍 specially the wall paper and the colour combination with the green, brown and pink. I love green and brown, specially together 💚🤎I can't wait to see more new cooking videos in your new lovely kitchen 😁
It's beautiful. It brings back great memories for me when my grandma was in her kitchen. ❤
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe👋👋👋
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe👋👋👋
I would love to see a vintage house tour!
Sage you are a precious gift to us. I cannot explain enough how inspiring and motivating you are. Your cute personality and bundle of energy is infectious and a true pick me up for those of us who are struggling.
You reno is beautiful. I laughed and then cried with you when some of the things didn't turn out, but I love your can do attitude of finding solutions to every problem. Its definitely a learning process with renovating, you have learnt so much that you will remember for next time. You are an amazing person, so intelligent and multi skilled, I am blown away with how skilled you are at such a young age. It's almost like you were born in the 40's because that's how women were in those days, they learnt all of the essential tasks that got them through times when they couldn't just go to the shops and buy whatever they wanted. Your talents are endless from fabulous cooking, beautiful sewing, awesome crafts, super talented artist, great gardener, and now great house renovator.
Finally, you are a natural comedian! I love your funny little faces that you pull and your cute dancing, and your clever wit. What a truly special person you are and we are so thankful to have you in our lives. Best of luck to you and James for the future. What a gorgeous couple you are.
Aww, I can't thank you enough for your truly beautiful and thoughtful comment! You are too sweet! xx ❤️
Your kitchen looks like an absolute dream! Wonderful job 👏 Love all of your vintage accessories.
This was such a refreshing reno! I completely agree with the statement in the intro...I'm not a fan of the "new/modern" type renovations. We have an older house and I wanted warm, welcoming and more of a Tolkein (Hobbit) inspired feel. We went with sage green colors, wallpaper that looked like stone/rock..lots of mounted shelves for cutting boards and copper..toped it off with wooden produce baskets and a heater that looks like a fireplace. So happy to see someone do something different with a nodd to the older, warmer and welcoming style.
this is GORGEOUS. please don't feel you have to apologize to us! Sage's videos at any time is good for me! Also....Tim is very cute.
Every new video of yours makes me happy, and this one was one of my favorites. I saw how loyal you were to your work, you thought about every detail, you were afraid of how it would turn out, you were decorative. You covered your fear with a dose of jokes, you seemed to enjoy it, but again you were impatient for the result. You're an angel, Sage! I have never had the opportunity to see a person who can be so happy no matter what. I like that you are modest and that you do what you love.
I am your fan, Sage! 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷
Looks GORGEOUS! Loved her reaction, so sweet! Great job, Sage! 💜
Your kitchen turned out so darling! I love how the green and pink worked with the tiles you already had! One idea to dress up part of counters, without costing a huge fortune, is to fold a vintage tablecloth, fabric, etc. and then cover it with a piece of glass cut to fit. I've done that before, and I loved it (just don't put anything that's very hot on the glass unless its the type to withstand heat)
You did a lovely job! Love the green and the wallpaper and that wood shelf you found is perfect. I think my only concern would be how to keep grease from getting onto the wallpaper from the stove. I have beadboard along the wall behind my stove and even with my vent above it which helps greatly to cut doen on grease, I regularly have to wash that section of the wall and cupboards with cleaner like 409. I hope the wallpaper will be ok, it is just darling!
Sage I think you’re the sweetest person I’ve ever seen. You have such a beautiful soul and spirit ❤
Absolutely lovely! For future reference, before painting or wallpapering, clean the walls with TSP, not regular soap or detergent. It'll make a huge difference. XOXO
Oh My Goodness ,She's precious .I adored my Grandmother more than anyone .She was the sweetest person I've ever known ,and I miss Her everyday .I grew up going to her house and My Pawpaw's ,everyday .They had the biggest garden in Alabama and fruit trees everywhere also .I learned so much from them both and I pray U have yours in your life a very very long time .Bless Your Sweet heart for what U do .
You guys did such an amazing job! You should be very proud of all your hard work. That’s quite a big job to take on by yourselves and it looks AMAZING!
Darling that little tool that they have to help smear the caulking is really awesome because it will actually round off the edge perfectly and not leave the extra linear bead that overlaps your finger. And you're caulking should go on completely and utterly last.
I love how it turned out! The colors are so beautiful, and your vintage finds go perfectly with everything. I love wallpapering and painting and have done it often. You guys did a really good job...on everything!!! :)
Aw thank you so much!! 💕
I grew up in the 1950s in England, and I’m really enjoying watching your videos. Thank you!
This was so great! What about using command strips to hang things for the sake of preserving the walls?
Turned out great! I actually really like the white countertops, brings more dimension and ties in the trim and white door! All your hard work paid off!
Turned out absolutely wonderful. Great job on the colors and the wall paper. Everything looks so well put together now 🥰🤩and it has granny's stamp of approval too 🤣I don't know why you didn't do this sooner 😃
I grew up in the 50’s and this is great , it brings back so many memories…good job!
It looks so lovely Sage well done! I'm not sure if it's safe over genuine vintage wallpaper but my reprinted vintage paper is covered with decorators matte varnish to stop it from being damaged in my kitchen and bathroom. It makes is more steam proof and gently washable for oils from the stove too💚💗
Ohh I’ll look into that! Thank you so much! 😊💕
@@SageLilleyman 💗💗
Fabulous! LOVE the wallpaper & agree on being tired of blk & white!! Love pinks and green
I agree about people renovating things and they end up looking blank and sharp and losing all their character! I've run into a similar things where I've seen people take these stunning vintage wedding dresses and try to "modernise" them and they just end up looking so ugly and it makes me so sad! You did a wonderful job - it's so cute :)
On an unrelated note, have you thought about starting a Patreon?
Your energy is so sweet that every time I watch it, a smile appears on my face
Love the wallpaper! Will grease from cooking leave spots? Maybe you can cover it with some kind of clear coating to protect it🤷♀️
I have a 50s home and I am so thankful the original owners never did any major upgrades, other than paint. I am able to keep my house in a vintage style that is so cozy and inviting.
I've been dying to see this video! So happy you guys have your dream kitchen!
this video is just the cutest thing. makes me think of my grandparents even though they were this age in the late 50s/early 60s rather than the 40s/50s
I’m convinced that people who replace an old charming kitchen with super modern black or white kitchen that looks like it was meant for a space ship, will sooner or later regret it. I totally agree with you that modern renovations have lost that charm and character that homes used to have.
The end result is absolutely wonderful. You have such an artistic touch. I know how stressful home renovations can be and you all did beautifully. Thank you for showing all your mistakes as well as your triumphs.
Clicked so fast
Love the shelf with the plant hanging down. A modern touch that fits in with the retro theme. The aprons on the door are really cute and the door painted white was a big improvement!
Granny is absolutely beautiful. I loved her reaction
How beautiful it all looks! I actually like the white counters and shelves. You should be proud of all your hard work. It's really lovely. 🌞
Alot of work but it's BEAUTIFUL. Absolutely the best part of my Sunday evening is watching this video. So many wonderful vintage things you added and made it look so inviting. Congratulations and Bravo. Love love it.
Amazing! It's so lovely. I loved that you included Granny's reaction
Hello how are you doing hope you're safe?