My kitchen has no natural light and the cupboards are a dark grey colour. We joke that it's the 'bat cave'. I've been tossing up the idea of contact paper until I can replace the cupboards. I think, even a mix of posters and contact paper would work. I would get a few posters that are 50x70cm, glue them down a bit and put clear contact paper over them. There is no wall space to put up art, so this would be a fix for that as well. Desenio has a website for here in Norway! Love it.
I totally love your makeovers cos alongwith the style, they're very aesthetic, functional and economical. Although I am in a different part of the world where we do not get a lot of supplies but then it gives me more ideas to work on them...like the way you pasted the stick on LED lights on the underside of cabinets. I will figure out led push lights and get them pasted for extra spot lighting. It gets moist in our kitchens so peel and stick I am still contemplating but it's much cheaper to get the old laminates changed, much cumbersome too. So I can surely try this.
Love this! I’m a photographer so an idea I think would be cool since he’s a personal chef would be to have photos taken of his dishes for the art on the wall to add a personal touch to the kitchen. Love the shots your chose though and I need a peg board above my sink now!
I think the subway tile actually made it too busy. There wasn’t enough space to really give the subway tile their moment, especially by the oven, seemed like it was clashing with the granite.
Totally agree. Everything else is obviously beautiful, but when I saw her about to put the subway tile, the first thought i had was that they didn’t go together at all. Not to mention, the edges look so unfinished.
I dislike subway tile in general, perhaps because I lived in NYC and took the subway so often, but it definitely doesn't work in this space. The thing that really needs a makeover is the dark granite. So dated and probably the only thing I have ever seen that doesn't look good with white!!!
I really like what she did with the subway tile and I think it matches with the cabinets that they did, but the countertop pattern threw me off with the subway tile so much.
Love the kitchen, I can't believe what a difference the light cabinets make it really opens the space up. You have such an eye for design, kudos to you Macenna. Gives me ideas for my kitchen, I just purchased my first home and my design sense is blinded, no really non existent. Thank you for the ideas, your so good at this and I keep saying to myself your thought process for this is incredible.
I love what you did with the wooden peg thing! I always see those at the thrift store and I love them but never know what I would do with them. Thank you for your videos, they always make my day and inspire me
So great!!!! It's worth recommending a super serious scrubbing of cabinets since they probably have as least some grease build up on them. That was really important when I painted mine a few years ago.
YES!!!! Sorry I didn’t mention that! We scrubbed the cabinets several times before applying the contact paper other wise it’s doesn’t stick if they are greasy or dirty!
Were the bulbs in the ceiling fixture checked to see if a higher wattage could be added to add more light? Or, since the dimness seems to be the biggest issue, search for a chandelier type ceiling fixture with multiple arms & downward facing bulbs. They can be found cheap at thrift, charity or architectural salvage stores. The soffit blocks a lot of light so it could be hung so the bulbs just clear the soffit for all the light to reach the work surfaces. Save the original fixture to replace back when moving out. Love the new lighter tones.
I’m only one minute and 18 seconds in and I’m so excited. We sold our house (with a bright white and grey kitchen) and moved from St. Louis to Houston for my husbands job. Our apartment (until we decide to buy) is nice...but the cabinets are the same color as these and NO SUNLIGHT comes into the kitchen. I’m so excited to see what you do!!!
Very inspiring & gave me some great ideas! I absolutely love how you used the pegboard; I always see similar ones at my local thrift store and never thought one could work in a kitchen. Awesome room makeover & video!
I absolutely Loved what you did to their kitchen! Their kitchen was already nice but you really took it to another level! Thank you for sharing an inspiring!!
I’ve been slowly painting and upgrading stuff around my house. This inspired me again to redo my kitchen while I save to remodel it.. a little contact paper and paint! I can’t wait to be done!!
Loved this, I also just did an uodate in my kitchenn using some contact paper. As you said it is time consuming but such a great way of transforming your space in a renter friendly way.
@@mandyhackman9740 it is extremly durable. I used it on my countertops. I had faux marbel before this new one and that stayed on for 2 years. But tbh I was mkstly done with the look the contact paper still looked wonderfull
@@evelienbroug Was it easy to remove the contact paper after it had been on there for two years? I'm so nervous about applying it to my counter, or walls, or cabinets because I don't want to have a big scraping job just before I need to move out.
Definetly don't worry about that. It is exactly like a sticker. It did not leave any sticky places to the countertops at all. It is absolutly user friendly
Watching this in my class (wasn’t able to watch it when it came out), and I really appreciate the background noise and inspiration this gives me, TYSM for making such fun and stress relieving content McKenna!! Have a good day/night ✨:)
I know your goal is to be the next Joanna, and I think you are totally going to be! Everything you make over always looks so beautiful and effortless! Your decor style is such goals for me!🙌
This turned out lovely!! I did my kitchen cabinets and countertops with contact paper a few months ago and I couldn't be happier. My friends and family couldn't believe that it is contact paper. and it's holding up really well.
love your channel. Something I did in my apartment is actually remove the cabinet doors and light the inside of the cabinets with soft white tape lights. It looks really pretty with my glasses and white dishes! A little modern but easy idea!
Great job on the kitchen makeover!! Everything made it so much brighter. Are you going to makeover their living room or master bedroom?? I love your makeovers from the paint colors, to the pictures you frame and all the cute decor you use.
Contact paper!!! So tedious but so rewarding when you’re all done. You inspired me to suggest marble contact paper for a friends office/bar makeover. Took 3 hours for the tiny feature on a wall but it looks fab!!! Thanks! Loved this makeover!
In the process of remodeling my gallery wall and this desenio code you gave really helped out! I always look to you for inspiration when it comes to DIY projects and ESPECIALLY home decorating
It turned out amazing like always! You are so talented. and such a pleasure to watch! I want to wish you, Romeo and of course Kinsley a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I love how this turnt out!! Also I dont know how you keep so cool when you encounter an obstacle like the peg board because I know I would have been very frustrated
I think that the shelves were a really nice twist to the kitchen. I loved seen the kitchen in use at the end!!!! So lucky to have chef around you. Anyway I don't know how many makeovers you can pull out everytime... Woooooow. Sara Nena DIY
I made a: 🥴 internally knowing those cookbooks are going to get stained wrinkly & felt that placement was odd. Would’ve put them on the shelf & have a decorative piece of a useful kitchen item as a stopper I like how brightened it looks after!
Seriously ❤❤❤ this comment! She makes us want to be a prettier version of ourselves and our homes! Her talent is so much more than what meets the eye!!
Great work! I love the giant chopping block 😁 You may want to consider switching out the light bulb in the main overhead light for a natural white or soft white incandescent light. I *think* the current one may be throwing off the hues in the kitchen.
Great job. I never thought of adding contact paper to kitchen cabinets. Have you painted kitchen cabinets white before? Between the two, which would you recommend? I own my home and I’ve wanted to update my oak wood color cabinets white.
Great makeover, when you said contact paper ,I couldn’t believe that’s where you were going. Oh to my surprise you rid my thoughts of all fears . The result from covering the cabinets in this rental by using the contact paper was brilliant, they turned out absolutely beautiful and you would have never known. I love the Scandinavian look as well.
Love the kitchen.. I do have a question... could you use the contract paper on appliances? I know this may be a dumb question but I’d like to cover instead of paint a small deep freezer. Love your makeovers. Thanks for sharing.
I love it!!! How are the cabinets after the contact paper comes off? I’m sure they are good.. trying to talk husband into us painting our cabinets white.. I may do this on some to show him how much better they will look painted!!
I never hang any picture without anti-glare glass. Nothing worse them seeing a flare or a reflection of a fixture in the picture glass instead of the picture.
somebody needs to give you a show already. I can watch this all day.
I agree 💕☺️
Same! It would be a great Netflix binge show!😊
LOL, me too!!
I love the fact that your ideas encourage those on a fixed income. Beauty doesn’t have to mean dollars.
I totally agree with you. I get inspired with her ideas because they're affordable for people on a budget and fixed income.
Totally!!!! This whole kitchen update was less than $300!! 🥰 and looks totally refreshed
My kitchen has no natural light and the cupboards are a dark grey colour. We joke that it's the 'bat cave'. I've been tossing up the idea of contact paper until I can replace the cupboards. I think, even a mix of posters and contact paper would work. I would get a few posters that are 50x70cm, glue them down a bit and put clear contact paper over them. There is no wall space to put up art, so this would be a fix for that as well. Desenio has a website for here in Norway! Love it.
You are right!!!
I totally love your makeovers cos alongwith the style, they're very aesthetic, functional and economical. Although I am in a different part of the world where we do not get a lot of supplies but then it gives me more ideas to work on them...like the way you pasted the stick on LED lights on the underside of cabinets. I will figure out led push lights and get them pasted for extra spot lighting. It gets moist in our kitchens so peel and stick I am still contemplating but it's much cheaper to get the old laminates changed, much cumbersome too. So I can surely try this.
AHH YOUR INTRO IS SO PRETTY! That background :) Love the kitchen as well! SO GOOD MACENNA! Also so excited for our pottery class next week hehe!
Love seeing both of you support each other ! Love you both🥺❤️❤️❤️
@@jrc9 so and I)
Yes! Love you both! Her background from sitting on her couch is much different then mine! Lol🤣🤣
You guys are soo cute!!! Watch you both and I just love seeing comments of you guys supporting each other
Two of my absolute favorites with great content.
I’ve been looking at Pinterest all week to redo my kitchen. This is exactly what I needed 😭 I squealed when I got the notification
yayyy!!!
@@XOMaCenna Melena. You are so nice. You can still answer everyone x
Love this! I’m a photographer so an idea I think would be cool since he’s a personal chef would be to have photos taken of his dishes for the art on the wall to add a personal touch to the kitchen. Love the shots your chose though and I need a peg board above my sink now!
Looks great, really love the b-roll with romeo’s sister at the end. Very nice touch edit wise 😉👍🏽
I think the subway tile actually made it too busy. There wasn’t enough space to really give the subway tile their moment, especially by the oven, seemed like it was clashing with the granite.
Totally agree. Everything else is obviously beautiful, but when I saw her about to put the subway tile, the first thought i had was that they didn’t go together at all. Not to mention, the edges look so unfinished.
I would have used black contact paper. Matches the stove.
i feel like it also looks strange because it’s just cut off on that wall after the cabinet ends and really makes the wall look yellow
I dislike subway tile in general, perhaps because I lived in NYC and took the subway so often, but it definitely doesn't work in this space.
The thing that really needs a makeover is the dark granite. So dated and probably the only thing I have ever seen that doesn't look good with white!!!
I really like what she did with the subway tile and I think it matches with the cabinets that they did, but the countertop pattern threw me off with the subway tile so much.
Yessss I’ve been waiting for another kitchen makeover!! Your makeovers just give me so much inspiration to revamp my spaces!
Thanks so much!! Hope you enjoy the video
@@XOMaCenna yes I did as always!!
It’s amazing how a little diy can really change up the space and help create the desired theme☺️
Love the kitchen, I can't believe what a difference the light cabinets make it really opens the space up. You have such an eye for design, kudos to you Macenna. Gives me ideas for my kitchen, I just purchased my first home and my design sense is blinded, no really non existent. Thank you for the ideas, your so good at this and I keep saying to myself your thought process for this is incredible.
I love just getting food, sitting in a random parking lot & eating & watching your videos 😂❤
hahahah yay!!
No lie, I do the same!!!!!!!!!!!! 👏🏽
Damn I thought I was the only one lol
Yessss !!!!! Same 😂🤣👏🏼
Dude yes. I had to wait in line for two hours yesterday for a covid test and I did the same thing 😂
Love how calming the space is now!
This video was a whole mood, especially seeing chef in her element 🙌🏼😍
Wow ! I bet your sister in law is happy to have you around ! The kitchen looks so bright & airy now ! Looks beautiful !!
I’ve been decorating my homes and friend’s and family’s homes for about 50 years. You are one talented young lady! I enjoy your videos.
You're so talented!! I can't wait for this channel to really skyrocket
MaCenna, you are so talented!! I love that you always keep budget in mind when designing a space.
I love what you did with the wooden peg thing! I always see those at the thrift store and I love them but never know what I would do with them. Thank you for your videos, they always make my day and inspire me
Thanks so much! 😊
So great!!!! It's worth recommending a super serious scrubbing of cabinets since they probably have as least some grease build up on them. That was really important when I painted mine a few years ago.
YES!!!! Sorry I didn’t mention that! We scrubbed the cabinets several times before applying the contact paper other wise it’s doesn’t stick if they are greasy or dirty!
Good reminder
I have been watching your videos all week from Christmas decor to now here. I love this transformation so much! You make me want to paint mines.
Oh btw i just hit that subscribe button!
I would have put the books up on the shelf rather than the counter space needed for chefs
Were the bulbs in the ceiling fixture checked to see if a higher wattage could be added to add more light? Or, since the dimness seems to be the biggest issue, search for a chandelier type ceiling fixture with multiple arms & downward facing bulbs. They can be found cheap at thrift, charity or architectural salvage stores. The soffit blocks a lot of light so it could be hung so the bulbs just clear the soffit for all the light to reach the work surfaces. Save the original fixture to replace back when moving out.
Love the new lighter tones.
Thank you for the under cabinet lighting suggestion!!! I bought 4 of them and am loving the additional light under my cabinets 😁
You've done it again!!! So talented!!! ❤
The white REALLY brightens the room!!
I'm not crazy about the rug/runner, but I like everything else
I’m only one minute and 18 seconds in and I’m so excited. We sold our house (with a bright white and grey kitchen) and moved from St. Louis to Houston for my husbands job. Our apartment (until we decide to buy) is nice...but the cabinets are the same color as these and NO SUNLIGHT comes into the kitchen. I’m so excited to see what you do!!!
Very inspiring & gave me some great ideas! I absolutely love how you used the pegboard; I always see similar ones at my local thrift store and never thought one could work in a kitchen. Awesome room makeover & video!
Amazing transformation. Brought the light into the kitchen and make it felt more cozy e useful
Looks great! Love the little touch with the dried Eucalyptus and the brushes. You did update the look of the granite with the changes. Way to go!
WOW, between this makeover and their bathroom makeover I'm totally inspired to revamp my home now!!! LOVE this x100000000!
yayyy!!!!
I absolutely Loved what you did to their kitchen! Their kitchen was already nice but you really took it to another level! Thank you for sharing an inspiring!!
I’ve been slowly painting and upgrading stuff around my house. This inspired me again to redo my kitchen while I save to remodel it.. a little contact paper and paint! I can’t wait to be done!!
It looks awesome! I can’t believe how good the contact paper looks. Creative and really pretty. Well done!
Loved this, I also just did an uodate in my kitchenn using some contact paper. As you said it is time consuming but such a great way of transforming your space in a renter friendly way.
I'm eyeing a contact paper re-do too! How is it to clean the cabinets with the contact paper on them? Have you tried yet?
@@mandyhackman9740 it is extremly durable. I used it on my countertops. I had faux marbel before this new one and that stayed on for 2 years. But tbh I was mkstly done with the look the contact paper still looked wonderfull
@@evelienbroug Was it easy to remove the contact paper after it had been on there for two years? I'm so nervous about applying it to my counter, or walls, or cabinets because I don't want to have a big scraping job just before I need to move out.
Definetly don't worry about that. It is exactly like a sticker. It did not leave any sticky places to the countertops at all. It is absolutly user friendly
@@evelienbroug wow, that's awesome. Thank you for your reply!
Kitchen looks great!!! Very bright and modern, love the prints.
Watching this in my class (wasn’t able to watch it when it came out), and I really appreciate the background noise and inspiration this gives me, TYSM for making such fun and stress relieving content McKenna!! Have a good day/night ✨:)
Omg I looooove the pegboard with dish brushes idea!! I’m stealing it lol
So cute. I love your style, it is so fresh and cute!
You guys are the best!!! Can’t wait to see you two in your class!
WOW!! Looks amazing. I love when something super tedious pays off! Also, such a good tip about hiding outlets with pictures or cutting boards
Wow! Great makeover! Got upgrade my cooking pans! Love the black and natural wood pans!
Romeo’s family must really love you!! 😩 I can’t imagine impressing my future in-laws by redoing rooms in their homes loll
I know your goal is to be the next Joanna, and I think you are totally going to be! Everything you make over always looks so beautiful and effortless! Your decor style is such goals for me!🙌
Really nice, love the artwork and the contact paper idea to update the kitchen cabinets. Hope to see the living room makeover soon.
Their kitchen is so beautiful! Amazing job MaCenna!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I really liked the wall decorations of that kitchen before the makeover.
Wow this is beautiful 😍 you did an amazing job breathing new life into this kitchen. Love it!
ahhh i just moved into my first rental! This is perfect! Thanks MaCenna ♥️
Yay!!!!!
Beautiful! What a wonderful transformation 😍
You are so talented! I'm not a DIY (more of a where can I buy) sort of guy, but you have amazing ideas and tips! I really love watching your channel!
Loved it. You made the kitchen beautiful, keeping it functional at the same time.
Wow, she chops that parsley (cilantro?) like a boss. I always wanted to learn how to do that
Thanks a lot for your smile and your positive vibes ✨ I love so much watching your videos, each time they give me some motivation.
Kiss from France 💋
Yay thank you that makes me so happy
This turned out lovely!! I did my kitchen cabinets and countertops with contact paper a few months ago and I couldn't be happier. My friends and family couldn't believe that it is contact paper. and it's holding up really well.
Love the makeover. But ALSO love that pot he was making the cranberry sauce in! :D
Loved the changes, looks very good and cozy.
This looks so cozy and elegant! Love your giggle too lol
hhaha thank you!
You are a master craftsman! this space came out beautiful! I love how meticulous you are with each item. So wonderful!
thank you so so much!
love your channel. Something I did in my apartment is actually remove the cabinet doors and light the inside of the cabinets with soft white tape lights. It looks really pretty with my glasses and white dishes! A little modern but easy idea!
I wish you had shown how you did apply the contact paper to the different surfaces I am insecure to do it jet but it looks sooooo good
I love the cooking clips! Great video MaCenna! Looking forward to the next one.
Im so excited for this!! I love your channel so much, it gives me so much inspiration
Aww thank you so much 🥰
Great job on the kitchen makeover!! Everything made it so much brighter. Are you going to makeover their living room or master bedroom?? I love your makeovers from the paint colors, to the pictures you frame and all the cute decor you use.
Contact paper!!! So tedious but so rewarding when you’re all done. You inspired me to suggest marble contact paper for a friends office/bar makeover. Took 3 hours for the tiny feature on a wall but it looks fab!!! Thanks! Loved this makeover!
In the process of remodeling my gallery wall and this desenio code you gave really helped out! I always look to you for inspiration when it comes to DIY projects and ESPECIALLY home decorating
Suzette is such a pretty name! It turned out so peaceful, I loved it 🧡
What a stunning transformation and I can’t wait for more holiday content!! Your home looks so beautiful and I’m loving the plaid!! 🎄
I WOULD'VE CHANGED OUT THAT COUNTER TOP AS WELL. KINDA CLASHED WITH THE WHITE CABINETS. MAYBE A BLACK MARBLE CONTACT PAPER. OR WHITE.
Shhhh
@@masonhillstrom5223 WE'RE NOT ALLOWED TO ADD OUR OPINIONS HERE? IS THIS HITLER I'M SPEAKING TO?
No I love the idea it's just that you are using all caps. Srry
@@masonhillstrom5223 SORRY, I DIDN'T KNOW THE CAPS POLICE WAS HERE.
@@2Bdiscoveredwow
It turned out amazing like always! You are so talented. and such a pleasure to watch! I want to wish you, Romeo and of course Kinsley a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
I'm so saving this for our kitchen makeover!! This turned out so natural and beautiful ❤️
yay!!! thank you
I'm so in love with your videos I always used your work as an inspiration ♥️
Yay!! Thank you 🥰
I love how this turnt out!! Also I dont know how you keep so cool when you encounter an obstacle like the peg board because I know I would have been very frustrated
omg i had a slight panic attack and then i just move into figuring out another way to make it work hahah
LOVE THIS!!! Can you give tips on a kitchen that is completely tiled? How to update it with a make over as I’m struggling!
Yayyy... it's finally here
So excited to watch the whole video!!!!!!!
As always, I'm sure it's gonna be GREAT...!
Yay!!! 😘
@@XOMaCennaI just watched the video and it is INCREDIBLE!!!!!
You're legit the best interior designer!!!
I think that the shelves were a really nice twist to the kitchen. I loved seen the kitchen in use at the end!!!! So lucky to have chef around you.
Anyway I don't know how many makeovers you can pull out everytime... Woooooow.
Sara Nena DIY
I made a: 🥴 internally knowing those cookbooks are going to get stained wrinkly & felt that placement was odd. Would’ve put them on the shelf & have a decorative piece of a useful kitchen item as a stopper I like how brightened it looks after!
The make over looked very nice as expected with your talent! Don't know what was cooking im the pot but it looked gooodd!!
i Have been seeing your videos for a week now..they are amazing ...I love your ideas
Amazing, little changes make such a difference, well done McKenna xxx💗👍
My house is so much nicer because of you macenna! Rooting for you and your success :)
Aww thank you so much 🥰
Seriously ❤❤❤ this comment! She makes us want to be a prettier version of ourselves and our homes! Her talent is so much more than what meets the eye!!
came for the decor, stayed for the cookbooks 😋 love this! can't wait to do my kitchen soon
Great work! I love the giant chopping block 😁 You may want to consider switching out the light bulb in the main overhead light for a natural white or soft white incandescent light. I *think* the current one may be throwing off the hues in the kitchen.
yes! MaCenna!!!!! This is beautiful.
Great job. I never thought of adding contact paper to kitchen cabinets. Have you painted kitchen cabinets white before? Between the two, which would you recommend? I own my home and I’ve wanted to update my oak wood color cabinets white.
Great makeover, when you said contact paper ,I couldn’t believe that’s where you were going. Oh to my surprise you rid my thoughts of all fears . The result from covering the cabinets in this rental by using the contact paper was brilliant, they turned out absolutely beautiful and you would have never known. I love the Scandinavian look as well.
Best way to enjoy morning coffee!
Yay!!! ☕️
Completely smart design with all the loveliness , great job 🌻
The cabinets and drawers were a lot of work I’m sure. But definitely with a HUGE pay off❗️👍🏼 Another amazing makeover❣️😌
iv been avoiding watching this because i knew the moment i watched it i was going to get on this DIY my kitchen high!!!
Love the kitchen.. I do have a question... could you use the contract paper on appliances?
I know this may be a dumb question but I’d like to cover instead of paint a small deep freezer. Love your makeovers. Thanks for sharing.
Really beautiful transformation!
0:22 I like how it's beginning to be more and more normal/acceptable to say things like "and her wife" :)
Yaaaaasss!! Get your beverages ladies, its time!
Yayyyy ☕️
AMAZING JOB!!!!!! Fantastic result
I love it!!! How are the cabinets after the contact paper comes off? I’m sure they are good.. trying to talk husband into us painting our cabinets white.. I may do this on some to show him how much better they will look painted!!
My contact paper job on my bedside tables are horrendous 🤣 so glad to see your tips for applying, I may redo mine soon
Wow, those cabinets took some dediation! Also jealous that you have a family of chefs!
The makeover is great, but the food at the end...🤤 It looked so good!! 😍
Love the Desenio prints! I have a gallery wall of their prints in my bedroom.
I never hang any picture without anti-glare glass. Nothing worse them seeing a flare or a reflection of a fixture in the picture glass instead of the picture.
This turned out very charming. ✨