Garrett is a rare bird who reads all the commentary and responds. Absolute doll.

@GarrettLeChic

2 ай бұрын

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This may not be a "luxury feature" to many people, but having had a dingy kitchen for a very long time, it was luxury to me to have under-cabinet lighting and a lighted cabinet with reed glass in the doors. And it's all dimmable! 😃

@teribunker5223

4 ай бұрын

Yaaaas!

@donnamclaughlin9215

4 ай бұрын

I need this. Great idea for my kitchen in progress. 🫖

I always look forward to hearing you say “and I love that for you!” Which could mean different things depending on the context 😂😂

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

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Yes, the hidden trash can is a must! All the trash cans (bathroom too) are hidden. Plus it's good Feng Shui❤

YES! YES! YES! To drawers. My husband and I just completed our kitchen renovation. I’m blessed that to have a husband who does woodworking and was able to create and build the kitchen that I wanted, much to his dismay 😂. He remodeled my pantry to become a working pantry. The bottoms are ALL pullout drawers with doors in front. When it came to the kitchen, I have a 10 foot island with the stove top on it. The pots and pans each have a drawer. We did NOT have waste any space. Technically it looks like a galley kitchen. 15:38 The dishes are ALL in drawers. He loves it!! Why? Because when he unloads the dishwasher, the plates go right in the drawer. I do have floating shelves. One side is the coffee section and the other is for those things that I don’t use on a daily basis. We also added the accent to the kickboards. After brain surgery and foot surgery, it’s all done!

@hagun6535

4 ай бұрын

love the range in the island

As a suprise to my sister, I did repairs to her kitchen and repainted it while she is away on vacay. I made a curtain panel for a 6 ft tall open shelf unit holding various appliances. I did various repairs, but the thing I would say was luxurious, was replacing all recessed ceiling lights with LED bulbs and then installing a dimmer switch for them, instant vibe! (Loving the new hair-do Monsieur!!)

My favorite cabinet feature is a motorized trash bin in my island, next to the sink. Just bump the cabinet door with your knee and a motor pops it out. Then bump again to close. When your hands are wet or greasy or full of trash, it keeps the front of the cabinet and hardware much cleaner and saves wear. Love your channel!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Pull-out pantry in a teeny-tiny kitchen. Everyone told me to drop it. I won and it’s great.

When my husband was remodeling a flip house we were using stock cabinets, we immediately upgraded them with trim/molding. In the area that had a soffit above the cabinets, it had to stay for vent work, my husband made it line up with the upper cabinets, smoothed the wall added trim and crown molding truly gave it a custom built in look. the gaps we did exactly what you mentioned adding fluted trim pieces. great advice!

LeChic excellence again. I absolutely love footed cabinetry in the kitchen. My one tip, which you touched one is slim drawers designed to hold cookie sheets, baking racks, pie plates and the like. My baker’s heart would love that one day. Thanks as always for you content.👏❤️👏

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, and thank you for sharing Amy!😊😊😊

I don’t like feet on kitchen cabinets. Anything that falls on the floor (dirt, dust, food, liquids) ends up under the cabinets. It is makes it a lot harder to clean and when I see it I wonder what gross bacteria laced stuff is underneath.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

As I have said in previous videos, many luxury finishes may require more work to maintain. The key is to determine if you love and want a particular finish, furniture or type of decor enough to justify the extra work. Bacteria and dirt can develop anywhere if a home isn’t kept properly clean. I think my subscribers likely know to keep their homes clean and maintain issues that arise from some finishes.

In our recent kitchen renovation of out 1981 house, our interior designer drew a custom crown molding that our contractor built for us. We love it. Our backsplash extends to the ceiling above the sink between the full-height cabinets. I stumbled on a great accent mica glass tile (that pulls in the other colors of the kitchen) that we used to make 3'X2' inset with a knife rail above the sink to break up the expanse of the backsplash tile because the sink is on an interior wall. I asked that all but three of the lower cabinets have drawers. We don't have drawers under the gas rangetop or the sink for plumbing reasons, and I have one other non-drawer lower cabinet for very tall pots, etc. I also am very glad I specified soft-close hinges and glides (our primary bedroom is next to the kitchen). I have built-in cubbies in the cabinet above the oven/microwave stack for sheet pans, cutting boards, racks, and trays. I have a pull-out trash drawer next to the sink, outlet strips at the ends of the island, outlets under the cabinets beside the undercabinet lighting, and an outlet with USB ports at my kitchen desk (with built-in bookshelves for my cookbooks above) for charging devices. I made sure that all the lighting is the same color temperature (I specified 3000K), and that every source of lighting is dimmable.This is my first and only kitchen remodel (other than a refresh on our last house to sell it) in 63 years so if it sounds a bit OTT, I've saved my entire life for it 😊. For me and my husband, "the angel's sing" when we walk in our kitchen.

Even if you are not replacing your old cabinets, you can upgrade your base kitchen cabinets and make them more functional by adding rollout drawers. You can make your own or buy pre-made drawers. I had a cabinet man that was building some custom cabinets for me add them to all my open base cabinets except, of course, the kitchen sink cabinet. I like my refrigerator to be built into a cabinet that includes an overhead cabinet with vertical partitions for large baking pans and sheets, trays, cutting boards, etc. which I can access handily. I have found that making the cabinet the same depth as the base cabinets to be too deep as the pans, trays, etc. can get pushed too far back that makes them unreachable for me so I have a hidden inside cabinet back that keeps the cabinet from being too deep. Base cabinet toe-kicks with rollout drawers can also be handy for items like trays or even for a fold-up step stool to reach up in high cabinets.

Garrett I really need to send you pictures of my kitchen remodel. Your videos helped me so much. The biggest impact are my inset cabinets which I learned about from watching you. The crazy thing is…we had our cabinets custom designed and the cabinet maker didn’t charge extra for the inset but if I didn’t ask he would not have offered 😘. Thank you!

You knocked it out the park again with these tips and suggestions, Garrett! Also, bahahaha at “Sweet Tea Factory” 😂😂😂

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!🤣🤣🤣

Hello 👋 I actually bought off the shelf cabinets but I customized them to fit my style and made them look expensive and I’m very pleased with how they came out I have no regrets it’s possible to have the kitchen you want on a budget it doesn’t hurt when your husband is good with carpentry either 😊

You always look marvelous but you look extra cute today.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much

Oh man Garrett, this was one of the best idea videos you have ever done! Full of wonderful and creative solutions! Thank you. I added corbels to my cabinets a few years ago.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much.

This may sound crazy, but what about cutting out the drywall on the two side walls in your bathroom where the vanity will sit? I can't remember if the drywall is 1/4 inch thick or 1/2 inch thick if 1/2 inch, it gives you your inch. If 1/4 inch, ask your contractor if chiseling the 2x4 or 2x6 studs down a quarter of an inch to vanity height will impact the structural integrity. My bet is it won't. Bracing can always be easily and cheaply added if you are super concerned. Lol the ultimate built in cabinetry.

I agree so much with adding drawers. The cabinet shelves on the bottom are pretty useless.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

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When I renovated my kitchen, I replaced my sink that had two medium sized sides to one that has a smaller side with the disposal and a much larger side. It is more functional for me like that.

I wish I had more drawers. We put sliders inside our cupboards, so they are basically drawers, but I wish I had real drawers.

LOL, you only like beautiful things 😂 My husband despises *anything* with words. No “Live, Laugh, Love” sign hanging anywhere for us

@joanvoss7512

2 ай бұрын

Lol... today, I just passed a house with that LLL sign on their front room wall! Whoever started this trend is probably living in a ward omg

I want the countertop under the dish cabinets to be wood, so placing dishes on it is quiet, and dropping dishes on it isn’t so likely to break them.

😊 You look amazing, Garrett! So young looking with this hairstyle. Thank-you for another great video!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

In the process of working with a designer on a new kitchen and the first thing I said to her was drawers. I want a million drawers. lol.

Oh I wish I could incorporate some of these in my kitchen but not yet....love the different toe kicks and trim work. I have staggered cabinets but wish I had more drawers! Excellent job! 😊☺️❤️🥰🌴☀️🦩❤️🥰

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.

"Sweet tea Factory" LOL...Sassy..you always made laugh..Great video!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

Wonderful video, like always. Changing your knobs/handles to nice ones really seem to change a kitchen, it is so little, but such a big impact change. That's my number 1 advice, usually lol

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Agreed, changing hardware is very impactful. It’s the jewelry of the kitchen.

I would love crown molding in my kitchen and in the other rooms. Can you show some current trends of crown molding? Great ideas for kitchens. Thanks Garrett!

Invaluable advice

Hello Garrett, Thankyou for the kitchen video, I really liked it and all the smart ideas. I personally love a very beautiful well designed kitchen, and this video is a big help for anyone. You have a beautiful weekend, nigh nigh!!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Have a wonderful day. 😊😊🐕🐕🪽

@1khwab

4 ай бұрын

@@GarrettLeChic 🥰🤗

Drawers are a luxury. Had them in our old house but not in this one! A kitchen remodel is being saved for!

Another binge watching weekend…. Love ❤️ the videos… always get great ideas…. Not this video but I am going to take my grandma lace/crochet tablecloth in a shadow box…. Excellent idea… I can still enjoy but not be too much out of my style…love the comments….. love the ideas…..thanks for sharing ❤

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Great idea! Thanks for all your support Nita. 😊😊😊

Garrett!, I so want to applaud you on your number one tip....remodel and put in tons of drawers! YES! That's exactly what I've done and it takes my kitchen to a quadruple level of having the ultimate kitchen. Love this video. Custom Amish-made cabinets, Cambria Quartz Countertops and a professional Italian dual-fuel stove and hood are the best purchases I made in this kitchen. It's a dream of a kitchen.

@GarrettLeChic

3 ай бұрын

Sounds great! Glad you enjoyed the video.

The depth of our sink countertop is 24" and the depth of our range countertop is 28.5" - but the cabinets are all the same depth. Yes, we have that "box" behind the 28.5" countertop. Our splurge item was a down draft exhaust (behind the range and in place of the "box") rather than an overhead exhaust. Because of the down draft exhaust we were able to put the range in a space that doesn't include an outside wall. It's perfect!

Love the idea for top of kitchen cabinets when you can't have cabinets to the ceiling xx

Thanks again for mentioning aging in place. You are one of the few youtubers that talk about it. Love these ideas and your channel

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! I’m really glad you are enjoying the content. Thanks for supporting the channel.

Love my concrete counter tops!

We are gutting our kitchen now and plan to go sans toe kick and have furniture feet, and raising the height just a bit as we are fairly tall. Also, using IKEA cabinets, but adding an after market detail to the upper doors to give a more customized look.

A few really interesting ideas. Thanks!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

You always give us so many great ideas. Really appreciate it 🌟

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!

I love your sweater!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thank you!😊

The filler pieces advice blew me away, this is an awesome suggestion. You always have great advice. Thank you 👍🏽

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Literally going to buy new cabinets today! So excited! Thank you, darlin’!

@GarrettLeChic

3 ай бұрын

You are so welcome!Thank you for watching and subscribing.

Btw…you are amazing! Thanks for the fab content!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

You are so welcome! Thank you.😊😊😊

As usual, super helpful video with tons of great information. Thank you Garrett!!

@GarrettLeChic

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed.

Love the video. FWIW, we're putting in a wood beam to make the cabinets look like they go all the way to the ceiling.

@GarrettLeChic

10 күн бұрын

Sounds great! Thanks for your support.

I LOVE all of these ideas. I am currently in the planning stages for a new kitchen (entirely new, it's being added where I currently have a patio). My cabinets are going to the ceiling so I can't vary the height, but I will definitely go with the staggered depths! I just adore the cabinet feet, and I also want a big luxurious hood over the stove. The kitchen at 4:48 is basically my dream kitchen, except I'm not personally fond of all white. I'm so happy to know that everything I love is Garrett-endorsed!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Very nice of you.😊

Love your tips, Garrett, thank you! One thing, that you mentioned, that I did was add feet. Love the look. (Not the kitchen, but in the bathroom I had a custom piece built that looked like a piece of furniture with feet. It is stunning!)

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

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Yes I love the added feet to the cabinets … we did that in our bathroom… didn’t think about the kitchen… hmm 🤔

I loved the photos you used, and the advice was fantastic. Stuff I hadn't thought of. We cook a lot, but I have no advice, as our kitchen is small. The oven is in its own cabinet-ugh, I hate it!

@juliettebobcat704

4 ай бұрын

PS AHHHH HAHAHAHAHAHA (The end)

Sharing with my daughter-in-law, who is planning to create a brand new kitchen very soon! Thanks!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Wonderful!

@LesaBear612

4 ай бұрын

Have the remodeler make the refrigerator space extra deep to accommodate a full size fridge.

Wonderful creative ideas. There is an area in my kitchen next to an upper cabinet that never looked good to me and it really bugs me. I think my husband has a project this weekend. My favorite luxury item in my kitchen is my Kohler SS double deep bowel apron sink. We stressed over cutting out the front cabinet to install it, one wrong cut and the cabinet is toast. But it’s the best, hides dirty dishes from view. Sometimes one special item can elevate the total look of a space and make it awesome. Thank you for your practical, common sense.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed.

Hi Garrett- I’m new to your channel and binge watching your videos! I’m going to put in a new kitchen and bath and going to see the builder next week. I would love to have your input once I get his proposal. Love your expertise and humor 😅

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as a part of our very valued subscriber family. I look forward to speaking with you when you are ready. 😊😊😊

Some of us need practical features that aren't as designer approved, like ceiling fans. Go the extra mile. Use your search skills. You can find interesting ceiling fans that don't shout "Home Depot clearance sale" and not pay significantly more than you would for the Home Depot special. Your friends will say wow. Your fan is actually really cool. Where did you find it? And then you can brag on your online shopping skills.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

That’s why I create videos that range from the practical to luxury.

@bricksloth6920

4 ай бұрын

That's why I mentioned it here. Some KZread designers aren't so practical. 🙂

Hi Garrett, Sorry to be tardy today. Lovely video. I dislike counter stools. I have enough room in my kitchen, which flows into the family room to have attached a 4’ x 4” table to the back of my 8’ kitchen island. A steel pedestal base, powder-coated in oil-rubbed bronze, allows for 4 generous chairs. I have a second family room in which we had built a large custom cabinet (with feet) that acts as a “servery”, equipped with a hammered brass bar sink, and and cabinetry-fronted dishwasher, fridge and freezer drawers and microwave, along with uppers and lowers. My door and drawer hardware: black matte pulls with satin brass mounts. I used sintered stone for the counter (impervious to staining and etching) to match the marble slab fireplace in the room, but - horrors! - the slab was only manufactured in a certain width, and was 2” too short. What to do? I asked my stone fabricator if he could source satin brass strips, 1” wide, to insert at either end of the counter. Voila! The problem was solved, and now I have a unique, beautiful and luxurious feature in my already fabulous servery. I think you’d approve. ❤️

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, and sharing Lois!

I need to book a quick appointment with you before I make a decision on my kitchen counter island.

@mavisbailow8926

4 ай бұрын

I am updating my kitchen right now. I spoke with Garrett twice this week - best decision I have ever made. I went from stressed out to beaming with excitement.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks Mavis! You are doing great. Glad to help anytime.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Glad to give my opinion on the kitchen island. Please go to the description section of this video for a link to book a consultation.

@theginger8855

4 ай бұрын

@@GarrettLeChic I booked it! Thank you!

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

@@theginger8855 Yay! I look forward to our consultation. 😊😊😊

Thanks for the great info and for making me smile every single time I watch your videos. I wished the items/ issues you wished to draw attention to in the pictures had an arrow pointing at them or a circle around them. On the backsplash, do you believe in the upside down "T" to run the long part all the way up behind the hood to where it meets the ceiling or is that not necessary? In my kitchen, cabinets that house the double wall oven and the refrigerator run to the ceiling and upper cabinets between the two do not. I'm not sure yet on whether I like the center uppers not meeting the ceiling or if a soffit will be considered at some point.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I’m glad you are enjoying the videos.

I had my kitchen completely redone last year and the best decision I made was switching from bottom cupboards to drawers. I've never felt so organized in my life! We also had a gap between cabinets and it was perfect for a place to put large cookie sheets and large cutting boards, so yes, take advantage of all of the space.

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

That is awesome!

How about wall partitions to break up cabinetry? Does that help with making a kitchen more customized?

@GarrettLeChic

4 ай бұрын

It depends on the specific scenario.

One thing we did when remodeling our kitchen was adding shelves made out of granite (same granite as our counters) on the left side of our refrigerator. I keep a few cookbooks there. It’s useful and pretty. We also did do backsplash up to the cabinets and lots of drawers. We had home builders make our inset cabinets. My custom cabinets were cheaper than IKEA. Don’t rule out custom cabinets because of the expense. You never know!

@jewelofwisdom8279

19 күн бұрын

@fayejordan where did you source your cabinets, in the market now, thank you.

@fayejordan175

19 күн бұрын

@@jewelofwisdom8279 We had a home builder custom make the cabinets. They are in the Dallas area.

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