The Weekender: "Tiny Mighty Kitchen" (Season 4, Episode 8)
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- Опубліковано 11 чер 2018
- Size matters, but style & efficiency matter more. This week, Monica brings both to Katelyn's small, hard-working kitchen.
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this homeowner is so sweet! she seems so happy to have her house renovated:)
Jordan Drexler omg yes, and I thought she was an elf...
if that's what elves act like, then I wanna be friends with all the elves! she's so thankful and sweet
Jordan Drexler she also seemed a bit anxious but she wanted to be optimistic so badly
She really was so nice & so happy:) thanks for watching Jordan!
Jordan Drexler more like ungrateful and clueless. She's probably one of those people that would call 911 if someone yelled at her for pissing them off
I actually thought the 'before' kitchen wasn't bad at all, but still think the result is really beautiful!
I think the problem with the original kitchen (other than that the owner didn't like the look) was it just looked old like it was falling apart. maybe when first built it was very nice for it's day
Jordan Drexler It also wasn’t laid out the most efficiently. Cooking in a small kitchen that isn’t planned out well can get tricky.
The Deco Cottage definitely true. There’s much more flow now
Yeah, I wish MY kitchen looked half as "bad" as the before. Sheesh.
She should be grateful for the blessing of being a homeowner and having a roof over her head. The kitchen was not bad looking.
When she said “i cant stop smiling”
I was thinking “ but from the very beginning of video to the end of the video you never stopped “
the homeowner is the cutest! she smiles the entire time. love the result!
Oh my goodness.. Seeing the cute little homeowner's reaction is so heart warming!! Best wishes for many years of happiness in that house!!
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Yeah she is so childish n very cute😂😂😍
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The mom opened her eyes and mouth at the same time 😂
The homeowner is adorable!!! The makeover was incredible!!!! GREAT JOB!
I remember watching this video years ago and since then I keep coming back to this video every few months or so. Definitely my favourite The Weekender episode, not only because of how beautiful the kitchen turned out but the homeowner is the sweetest, cutest person to be on The Weekender ever. She radiates so much positivity, it gives me hope :) .
I love the kitchen but the old kitchen wasn’t as retched as she made it out to be. I could totally have lived with it until I got a new one and would have done so happily. It was old but quirky and who doesn’t love quirky?!
exactly, I don't why she was thought it was embarrassing. A lot of people have way worse kitchens.
I loved the little accent tiles in the backsplash.
GoodandDelicious I would be so thankful for that old kitchen. I thought it was already cute.
That "old kitchen" was totally adorable with usable space. But the basement drop was TERRIFYING. I couldn't have even lived there with that pit yawning at me.
I felt the same. I would've changed the table and railing, but the rest I could've lived with until I saved up for a more substantial reno (like the chimney issue).
i have to say that the kitchen she had first didnt seem bad at all ...like it kind of offended me when she said she felt embarresed of it...
to each their own.
Lol
It is honestly too busy for my liking. It's not my taste at all
I loved it! it was so cuteee
Why did it offended you when she said she felt embarrassed of it? 👍😯👍
Thought the “before” kitchen was cute and whimsical, but I absolutely love the transformation! This is one of the first times I’ve seen a type of style that I feel like suits my own personality and what I want for my own home down the road.
This homeowner has a sweet personality ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾. The renovation was awesome, I love the stairwell
Not going to lie, I was hardcore side-eyeing Monica when she was showing the paint for the floor panels, but I love the end result! And those wood slats on the stairs to help keep people from falling down the basement stairs... they look so good!
Thanks!! So glad you liked the end result:)
-Monica
chezlin I was just going to comment the same thing regarding the floor. This is the first video of this channel that I’ve watched so I was honestly thinking “wtf..? It looks like it was going to look so nice until now!” Lol.
Great job . Thanks
Hahaha!! omg I had the exact same reaction
The Floor. Never doubted you.💖💖💖💖💖Will not rest until get that floor look.
I love the new kitchen although I didn't think the original was terrible - not as good as the new one, obviously, but I thought she was a bit over the top when she said she was embarrassed by it. Great reno and I love the butcher's block type countertop. I'm redoing my small kitchen soon and I've got the same for my countertop, so I may be a bit biased :).
I really did like the floors and the barrier. A friend of mine has the same thing only from floor to ceiling in place of a balistrade on her staircase in her house and I love the look of it.
kez kezooie I felt bad when she said she's embarrassed. My kitchen is about 100x more horrible
Matthew Olsen Mine too. I'm doing mine up soon, but I'm certainly not embarrassed by it, it's just an old, crappy kitchen and I want to make it more functional and easier to keep clean. When she said that, I just thought "You're far too easily embarrassed, m'dear".
I have that feeling when I see most of the places they make over. The bathroom a while back was in perfect condition. It's often just a matter of taste, not really the abysmal state of the room. Probably what we would call "first world problems" :). End result was very nice btw!
Agatha jay I'd be happy with either kitchen too. Well, minus the death drop in the first one, but other than that, yep, me too!
Love that floor! Who would have thunk it?! ♥️ Can you come renovate my kitchen? L.o.l.
What a transformation, it’s lovely. But I have to confess, I would be totally happy with your grandma kitchen, I thought it was sweet. 🌸
I was like no when you were coloring the floor but damn it turned out great
Absolutely Love this kitchen 💜
Beautiful work ..
I'm so Happy for the home owner, Bless her heart..
What a Sweet girl ..
Thank you Tammy!! She was so sweet... Thanks so much for watching!
-Monica
Yha...she is sweet you know Mom helper lady and boys are always sweet😇😊
How do i get her to come to my house?
Tammy Kriskie has
I love Monica. Talented, resourceful, and an incredibly down to earth personality. Just a quality woman all around. 😌
It's her house and she wanted an update -- which turned out beautiful. This is my fave project so far. I've watched twice!
I love the simple and cost effective way you blocked that hazard space by the basement steps. It came out so beautiful, the stain matched her existing staircase perfectly!
Whoa!! This was an amazing transformation and the death trap basement. How cute is Katelyn and her mom made me cry, too. So glad Monica fixed that basement area. So beautiful :))
I know, we loved being able to reveal Katelyn's kitchen to her mom too!! She made us all emotional! ;)
-Monica
Marinated Beef no door, though! Love the slots but put up a door!!!
This makeover captures the sweet homeowner's quirky personality and style, while matching the rest of the house. The cringe-worthy floor paint colors turned out to be the magic sauce that melds the floor, stair rail and brick design, adding whimsy to an otherwise stale and heavy space. Favorite Weekender to date!
I’m a grandma. My kitchen is quite nice, not old or outdated. I have friends whose kitchens also are up to date and high end. Also grandmas
Grandmas ROCK!
Wowww
Grandmas know best!
At first, I thought the floors would be a horror show, but they're gorgeous! The whole thing is beautiful, so bright, cheerful and cute!
I think they have designers come in and organize everything between shots.
this is so beautiful. the old one wasnt that bad. i cant believe she was embarrassed😂😂😂
this home owner is so full of joy
Stunning, I love those floors and the safety improvements.
Thanks Alexis!
-Monica
Americans - *This is a tiny kitchen*
Glaswegians- *Hold my beer*
Woke American: checks Google "Glaswegians"
Google: Are glaswegians friendly?
1) Glaswegians are friendly - like crazy.
They may just be the friendliest bunch of people you will ever come across.
Rabbit TeaPot not all Americans. If you live in a city your Kitchen may just be a counter. And I have been to several other countries. If you live outside the city center your Kitchen is bigger than this one. Plus, we all have HGTV so we know your countries are Beautiful. I would love to have your Old World style here.
To be clear, I don't think most Americans would call this kitchen "tiny". Small? Maybe but it looks like the perfect size for one person.
Enter the Galley kitchen 😄
Monica, as a fan of yours for years, for sure this is one of my favorites! The safety barrier to the death drop to the basement is brilliant!!
This is my favourite Weekender makeover, I think. Tiny rooms are so tricky to style for form and function but wow... this one works beautifully! And how sweet is Katelyn? Very cool makeover indeed!
Someone turn off the tap, my eyes are leaking! This turned out so nice, and the craziest part is that it looks like it's always meant to be this way. I love that it still matches the rest of the house so well 😍
Calida monica is awesome!
She makes rooms look like they belong, I love her work. !!!!
I LOVE the floor and the wood safe “wall”. It turned out so well.
That 🙈slated wall and floors and tile with that butcher block is Everything 🙈but THOSE slated Walls in front of the brick was "A Dream Makeover." .. 🤔The Best Transitional🦋Yet Timeless Designers Option !!
💯% LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ ... Wonderfully Marvelous
😘🥰"May I Move In" !!!
OMG I'm so happy I came across this channel, I think Monica is amazing and very talented. I wish I could hire her to do my house renovation. I can see myself trusting her in her recommendations ... very talented woman! Great job
being a small homeowner myself, i am soooo impressed! it's amazing how u fit so much style into this small space! maybe you can make your next video re-doing my kitchen?
I don't think they know the meaning of tiny.
@Brad D me too! And worst yet, the house came with a microwave installed above the stove- but it doesn't work
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I agree, if she can fir a table for 4 people.. it’s not a tiny kitchen. I have no pantry, no double sink, and it’s moving sideways for 2 people to be in my kitchen at the same time.. this is a tiny kitchen. ... I absolutely agree with you.
Or outdated and "grandma's kitchen". I was almost offended when she said she was embared to show it to her friends. Lol It's not bad!
@@zgriggs Sounds like you live in one of those hunting camp tents?
Lolz at 'the tiniest kitchen you ever did see'...I'd guess 3 or 4 times the size of mine now. Ah, Americans. Such narrow vision of life ;)
At first glance, all I really wanna do in that kitchen was lie back on the floor and take selfies with the floor as the background.. hahaa... That floor's totally beautiful. Super creative 👍
Wow. The floor. I absolutely love the floor! And what you did with the wood at the side of the stairs, absolutely amazing.
"My tiny kitchen" honey my kitchen is a hallway lol
Mine is a closet lol
Tell me about it
Monica is the full package: she is funny, smart, creative, beautiful, talented... basically just amazing. There can’t be too many seasons of the weekender. I can’t wait to see the new ones 😃
Additional counter space, cabinets & the Lazy Susan!! The appliances, sink, slatted wall. & floating shelves. Monica you're working magic.😉
My favorite, though it's all beautiful, is what you did to hide the basement steps. Absolutely love how it showcases the brick but most importantly, you made it safe. Great job!
Week after week Monika comes up with fun & fresh ideas! Like this home owner said, she has a magic wand!
Ha! Thanks Kim!
-Monica
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I WISH I could be THAT comfortable with power tools! My house needs so much work and with so many scam artists out there, a small budget for a reno is super hard to lose...I'm ready to finally fix my "tiny kitchen", too! Monica I really need your magic wand!
Oh, I've been waiting for so long for another video! Once a week feels like forever to wait...
Edith Star Pointer right! How about a weekender and a weekdayer
Thanks so much for watching Edith! :)
Loved the stair restraint so much that I had my contractor work it into a studio remodel only difference was the stairs go up. Really want to send you a pic. It came out so beautiful
Fabulous! How proud that young owner is! Awesome.
Monica made this small kitchen look fresh & fun -it really reflects the homeowners personality. So glad to see tile other than subway tile!! A creative, funtional & cool space that's do-able for homeowners:)
Really beautiful. Gave me some ideas for my own. Funny how some "clients" show almost nothing through the process (faux concrete wall episode) but thrilled at the end. Katelyn was smiling huge the whole time. I love the coziness of the kitchen....I didn't think it was that bad before (except for the table that just didn't go...) But now....it is cozy AND inviting...
Hey, I thought the same thing about the old kitchen (just get rid of that table and do something about the "safety gate crate"); no need to call in Monica. (=p) But, good thing Monica came and waved her magic wand!
Thanks so much Kat! :)
-Monica
Very nice! Great balance of contemporary, vintage-y feel, warm and inviting, functional, stylish but down to earth and bright and airy. Really love the floors! I knew when she unveiled the colors in would be stunning. Love the sink, too! I want this kitchen! Would love the whole house. It looks charming. Really well done! 👍🏽
Truly LOVE that floor! And what a great solution for that crazy dangerous opening adjacent to the stairs! Monica both made it safe AND stylish! Genius!
This girl is one of the best designers I’ve ever seen. It’s not easy making things beautiful when you have to work with what you got. She’s a true artist...even though I’m not certain she realizes that is what she is.
The mix of colors on the floor is just so good! You have to talk about choosing colors that work together on Behind the Design!
I always keep coming back to this video. This is my favourite episode by far. The kitchen turned out so beautiful (even though I hated the idea for the floor, it looks sooo cool). And the homeowner is really sweet!
I need more episodes!!!!!!!
Stair fix is brillant !
This renovation is amazing! My favorite is the under-stair project. It made that space completely safe, but with so much beauty and style. it really elevated and completed the kitchen for me. I also like the backsplash tiles and the flooring! For me, it is a really cohesive kitchen without being a "matched up" space--lots of character.
Monica is such an inspiration for non-professionals... DIY-ing can be easy and sophisticated... Those floors! And of course, the Mom! You made them cry! Good job! ❤
"Oh my gosh" was anyone else reminded of Janice from Friends? Or...
I've noticed that slot of American women talk like little girls, so disempowering, maybe it's because they feel it's attractive to men.
Shame because I really wanted to watch the vid' but had to shut it down as the voice was soooo irritating to 🤯🙉
Or Lois from Family Guy
Yesssssss!!! A little bit annoying 😂
Lol 😂 🤣 . I was waiting for the laugh 😂
@@cloudten8489 i don't know if she talks like a little girl. She just sounds whiny and nasal. Also, complaining about a kitchen that wasn't that bad in the first place in that whiny voice. It was just annoying.
Is it just me or does the house owner sound like Bernadette from Big Bang Theory?
Or someone who took a big inhale of helium
She does haha
So how do I get you to cm see my kitchen? Wld love some help
Ur absolutely correct she is actually pretending Bernadette..
I am in love with the whimsical floors! 😊 great job Monica! 👌🏼
Wow, what a great job! I was very worried about the flooring when the colours were revealed but it looked fantastic. The whole thing worked out so well 👍🏻
This Monica lady is BOSS level DIY. I'm obsessed 😍
I adore the designer woman I love her style, her style ,her enthusiasm, her energy my idea woman. She's gorgeous 🥰
I was about to cry when I saw the mom reaction, so sweet and lovely how turning a space can bring such happiness :), thank you Monica . I wish I have someone magical like you over my space to turn it to more welcoming house :)
The second reveal is precious! Shes such a proud momma!!!!!!
I watched Season 4 all over again - must be 3rd or 4th time. This kitchen and the "See Through Kitchen" you did in Ep. 5 are hands down two of my all-time favorite make-overs that you've done. I just LOVE these kitchens. I've been watching your series yet again to get fired up to do a couple of rooms over myself - a guest bedroom and a small bathroom are going glam.
our old house was built in 1969 and the kitchen counter was blue also, but we did not have the $$ to have it remodeled.
took us 10 yrs to find the courage to re-do our kitchen ourselves!
I love Monica's weekender projects!
This may be my favorite of all the Weekender Designs. I’ve been building and making projects of various sizes for almost forty years and you really surprised me with that floor concept. Absolutely fantastic!
Loved that city background when you did the cutting and staining 👌
Wow, these videos of do it yourself is amazing.I am so thankful for them all .
I'm loving every video or episode I see .Thank you♥️
we're glad you're enjoying them!
In my opinion, there are a lot of patterns in such a small space.
I love almost all of your projects.
Wow! Monica, I was not on board with the backsplash tile, but it was great! And the floor! Wow! I watch a lot of make-over shows and this is by far one of the best make-overs I have seen. I am hooked on finding more of your videos. I guess I won't be getting anything done in real life now (because I'll be bingeing your shows. Hope to see much more of your work!
It's a stop what I'm doing and watch whole thing holiday when you post! I was worried during demo for your bare heads?! Such a cute homeowner! She's charming. Gorgeous manicure, Monica. Here I go with the safety stuff. Please pony tail your long hair when using the grinder so it doesn't have a chance to get tangled in the spinning blade. And seemed like a lot of stone dust happening with no particle mask even though outside. OMG! That floor is so perfect and gorgeous! That slat wall was pure genius. The final reveal was 100% satisfying. The room became deluxe yet still fit her whole house and personal style. Hooray! Ps her mum made me teary too.
I'm thinking the same thing. I couldn't keep thinking about her hair! So dangerous.
Great job with the wood and seeing the brick thru the wood boards , I am a female DYI ER .. SHE WAS SO HAPPY !
OMG! Would you really believe that I got teary eyes when i saw the transformation?! so beautiful! Monica, you made the process look so easy and handy when i know it was so difficult to imagine and impliment. Bravo!
I was worried when I saw the paint colors for the floors, I almost skipped till the end to see how they would turn out!! 😬😬😬but like always you do an amazing job 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
It's just quite awkward when your tiny kitchen in your so called first world, just like an luxury kitchen in my world.
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These TV shows don't really represent our "first world" reality. I would die for that first kitchen and when she said she was embarrassed I literally rolled my eyes. She clearly doesn't represent the majority of people I know in the U.S. That being said that first kitchen would be a pretty common kitchen in my area but definitely not something people would be embarrassed by.
I'm a fan of this woman now. She's so cool and knowledgeable!
The mom was so adorable 🥰 you can tell she really loves her daughter
I know right she was so happy for her 🥹
I can't get over the tiles. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL
i wasn’t sure when i saw the floor project was being done .. but i was wrong.. it’s looks fantastic
The smiles you put on people's face is when they see their project complete is priceless and no amount of wealth will ever match that.... Keep up the good work lady!!! You Rock....
Excellent. Monica made it look very creative and achievable. Finished produce amazing.
I love it the backsplash and flooring awesome love it
The homeowner sounds just like Patty Mayonnaise lol. Great renovation!
I was wondering if restaurants let her order over the phone, without asking for her parents...
@@tandiparent1949 why did i laugh so hard at this 😂
This video has been on my suggestions for A YEAR now and i dont know why this is the first time i click it. Not disappointed.
I'm so emotional! So beautiful ❤️. What a beautiful space
Love the interesting floors and the wooden beams attached to the staircase
That is a fabulous makeover for that small space! Love your choice in tile and the floor is incredible! Would have never thought to do that, but it's great! Like a built in rug! Great job, Monica!
I can't believe how amazing this kitchen looks! I wish I could access that level of creativity! That was such a challenge and you completely transformed it.
Monica is a visionary! I learned a lot. The kitchen is good looking.
Favorite Weekender so far! From the floor to the cabinets, everything's perfect!
Loveeee!!! Your spaces just keep getting better and better
Amazing! I loved their reactions to the reveal, so grateful!
Wow! Creative and great use of available space. The wood countertops and shelves, the distressed and multi-colored floor, and the great looking backsplash, all worked.. The wooden slats blocking off the basement and accenting the stairs looked amazing. Her kitchen was truly transformed to a beautiful space she can be very proud of.
Awesome kitchen reno! So beautiful! I wish you had switched out the old nasty outlets! It only takes like 5 minutes.
P.S. I love the makeovers. ... BUT I also watch for Monica's outfits. I LOVE her style! No joke... I shop for the outfits for this fall after each episode.
I love this series.
Love how Monica does so much work with wood, whether building something or painting/staining. She inspires me to do less crafting and more woodworking! Amazing transformation! Love it!
Oh my Gosh you guys are very good. Great ideas. Great taste. I love that back splash so much ! Love those floors, and the wood beams up near the steps. Great taste.. Thanks for sharing.
This is my favorite make over yet! Love this space and her house!
The kitchen looks so much better than before! I love the stair solution...but,...as a designer myself, I see a few more things that Monica could have further done:
#1. Enlarge the window over the sink by extending it down another 6 inches. Larger windows give more view to the outside, making the space feel larger, and giving more air and light to the interior.
#2. Why use such a deep 3' refrigerator when 2' deep models are available? Use a 2' deep counter-depth refrigerator and you will gain a foot of space in the eating area, and overall better space-flow through a tight passageway.
#3. Why use a stove range which also juts out? Instead, use a built-in cooktop over a built-in wall oven which will save about 3" of precious depth and give a sleeker overall design.
#4. It would be better to place the pantry unit between the stove and the refrigerator (rather than at the end), so that the stove isn't heating the refrigerator by being so close to it. This will help to save energy and reduce the electric bill to cool the refrigerator.
#5. The space to the right of the compact dishwasher is under-utilized. Yes, there is a heating vent in the floor, but built-in open storage can be custom-built over it. There would still be airflow and more storage would be gained.
I hope this helps everyone with similar tight spaces. :)
I would have also recessed the 4" boards in the stairwell to fit under the stair to save 4 precious inches. It would have been a bit harder to install but now there is the top ends of the 2x4's to gather dust and take up space. Overall though a lovely reno.
you are so right about the window, but since its a 2-3 day project it would have taken too much time to do as well. and yes pantry between the fridge and stove would have been ideal!
Well she only had 2 days for the reno so not enough time for the window extension. And maybe the home owner wanted that size of fridge and stove. And I don't think the pantry would work in between the stove and fridge symmetrically. Small kitchen. That would chop up the flow. See we all have opinions. I think you should have enough respect for a fellow designer to not belittle her work the way that you did. Especially when the job that she did turned out to be fantastic. I hope that you receive the same respect that you give.
I don't disrespect Monica at all and admire her creativity. It's just that I have much education and experience in design. Designers critiquing each other is actually very common and accepted. The best designs are often made through collaboration, thinking through all the details.
@@cathyhendrix7552 So opinions are NOT welcome??? Possible to make a good design great with a bit more time to reflect/focus on the small things like enlarging the space. Hey better ideas for the next project! I appreciated the suggestions for my own home...
GEORGEOUS!!!!! Her mom's response was priceless. :-)
I realy like this make over, thanks monica for putting smile on peapole faces with your creative work👍😊