Random thought... The "dining room" becomes your office and the entry way (receiving area) becomes your dining room. You close the farther kitchen entry and move the fridge there, and you open up a door where the fridge is to lead towards the new dining room. It's a way bigger space with beautiful lighting 😊

@Amal_hope11

Жыл бұрын

That would be a very beautiful place particularly with the fireplace in the entry room that indeed should be enjoyed for a longer period of time rather than just passing by

@findmeenroute

Жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@Pg-kx2gy

Жыл бұрын

Yess!! Love this idea.

@wenuhan

Жыл бұрын

And/or use half the current dining space as an office and the other half as a walk in pantry by putting up a wall

@lauratruthseekingWarrior

Жыл бұрын

@@wenuhan I like this idea better, turn existing dining room into an office walk in pantry!

Who would have thought changing out a kitchen sink would make such a huge difference. It really made those countertops look so much better. 😍

@XOMaCenna

Жыл бұрын

RIGHT!!!

@mermaiddiyartist8119

Жыл бұрын

I actually like the countertop ❤

@magwed4120

Жыл бұрын

@@XOMaCenna Love the last color you chose for the cabinets. Have you considered turning the dining room windows into a rectangular bay window but the kind you could sit on, expanding the square footage of your dining room? And your decor today looks so sweet and loving.. pulls at your heart strings🫠

@susanws1192

Жыл бұрын

I rent , and have one of the stainless steel sinks, have now been scouring the internet for a replacement!!

@Erinnestatic

Жыл бұрын

I love those countertops and want them for my own home! ❤

Why not do the lower cabinets in the dark colour you love and do the upper cabinets in the light colour? That would give you both the moody tones close to the floor while keeping it light and spacious up the walls. 😊 Love the decorations! ❤

@delaneybee

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking!!

@ksl2634

Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same thing! That way, it wouldn't make the galley kitchen look like a dark alley 😄

@melodypanek448

Жыл бұрын

What a great idea.

@AmberrrWhitee

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was coming to say!

@Cachetona777

Жыл бұрын

Yessss

For the time being, while you make your dining room plans I think instead of centering the table in the middle of the long hall that is that room I would try shifting the table directly underneath the windows. Makes it a delightful spot for mornings sitting looking out at the pool letting the light shine on you, and gives the passageway more space. Also, I really like the idea of the mirror, even if it's not as large as you would like. Cover the breaker box with the mirror then add more paintings or hangings to balance it and by moving the table you have more walking room so you don't have to worry about knocking anything off that wall. LOVE hearing how to replace a sink, that kind of hands-on demonstration is my favorite kind of video.

@lizmelo7315

Жыл бұрын

I had the same thoughts while watching :)

@heathersadventure

Жыл бұрын

i thought the same thing!

@marytrokenberg3461

Жыл бұрын

I agree with all of your ideas!

Best part of my Sunday is watching Macenna and Drew and planning my nonexistent house 😂❤️

@lovely0482

Жыл бұрын

Same from my little NY apartment 😭

@kellygraham7213

Жыл бұрын

Same 😂

@ceer9141

Жыл бұрын

😂👏👏

@fionaschiffl8065

Жыл бұрын

Ditto!

@sahenakhatun2392

Жыл бұрын

Same! From my little flat in London

I like the dark color, but I would use it only on the bottom cabinets. The kitchen is small and I think painting the uppers a dark color would be overwhelming. I like the dark color with the purple undertone too. Love the artwork selection and placement and the sink…stunning!

I saw a comment on one of your other videos that someone left and suggested you turn the formal living room into a proper dining space and then you can use the dining space as a pantry and breakfast nook. It seems like a great idea, especially with your cabinetry skills!

I cannot tell you how much I love this content of using things you already have! It's refreshing and real, and thank you for it.

For your kitchen renovation I would break through the wall to the dining room and reconfigure the kitchen with all new built in kitchen and the use the entrance room as my dining room with a small breakfast nook in the actual kitchen with a massive island in the center. You did such a fantastic job on your Texas kitchen I’m sure this one would be child’s play. To finish the wall to the pool I would put a wall of French doors out to pool deck. Just my humble opinion x

@paydelady

Жыл бұрын

@@niphyra2075 i was thinking the same thing plus looks like the range and micro is built into that wall.

@lydon1200

Жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was thinking !!!! If that wall is load bearing - wouldn't they be able to put a beam in (if they are renovating anyway seems like it would be worth it ) .

@carmenteixeira9344

Жыл бұрын

@@lydon1200 Yes! We did just that at one of our properties that we flipped.

@veannewillson

Жыл бұрын

I should really read the comments before I write mine. Great minds think a like. 👏

@TravelingKristin

Жыл бұрын

@@lydon1200 Exactly what I was thinking, put up a beam and open up that space!

Yay! Vlogmas ruined me, it feels like an eternity between videos. Haha

@beabella6279

Жыл бұрын

Yessss 😂😂😂

@jessicakobasic

Жыл бұрын

Yup

@patsygoddard2791

Жыл бұрын

Yup me too

@juanitastreaton3824

Жыл бұрын

Same!!!!❤😂

@sleepingolonnykkbeauty1020

Жыл бұрын

Same here

I had an awkward space in my kitchen, and we just built banquette seating. Then, you can build the extra storage in the seating and extend the seating out further for a little extra decor! I love how ours turned out and the seating it created. It looks like it should have always been there.

@brookebenham6830

Жыл бұрын

Banquette seating would be great for the space issues in her dining room too! It would also be a good small reno thing to build.

@kathleenwoodbury7491

Жыл бұрын

I prefer the taupe (center bottom) for the cabinets. There is such beautiful light in the room, I would be afraid the darker colors would suck all that light out of the room

@jeanninef2110

Жыл бұрын

@xomacenna I love the beige taupe for the uppers in your kitchen and the dark influence one for the bottom cabinets! Looking great! Just thought of something….a basket on that cute bench would look so pretty!!

As days are going by... your DIY's are turning into PRO level work. Like imagine changing the sink and getting stuck with the sizing... a person who wouldn't know to use all those tools would have to wait for a professional to come in and help with that. But for you that was so simple, you also had all the tools. You did that task before Romeo got lunch! Looks so simple but is a serious task. Hats off to where you have reached and how seamlessly you have progressed...

MaCenna: I won’t renovate MaCenna five minutes later: lemme just.. *gets the jigsaw, replaces the sink, prepares to paint the cabinets*

@XOMaCenna

Жыл бұрын

Hahahah I HAVE A PROBLEM!!!!!!

@SuzanneBaruch

Жыл бұрын

I feel like we all knew deep down inside that this would happen 😂

@mermaiddiyartist8119

Жыл бұрын

I 😂😂. She’s not demo’ing the whole kitchen so it’s a mini renovation

@kylieharrison3782

Жыл бұрын

@@XOMaCenna there's much worse addictions you could have had. 🤣 This one gives us all joy 😁

@evawuyts9882

Жыл бұрын

@@XOMaCenna That problem makes the best video's 😉

For your narrow dining room, you could do a bench on the window side and chairs on the other. That way, you could push it towards the windows when you don't need the seating. Or you could have benches on both sides, chairs at the head and foot. The benchs could be pushed under the table when not in use.

Ohhhhhh! Have mama paint you the lemon tree in your backyard for the kitchen art! So so pretty!

Looks good. I can't believe the huge difference the new sink made. Wow. I like light and airy rooms so I'm not a fan of any of the dark paint colors for the cabinets. Also the kitchen is narrow and I wonder if the dark colors would close it in. But you haven't gone wrong with any of your decorating choices yet so I trust that whatever you choose it will be beautiful. I bet it's going to be hard to leave your new home so soon after moving in but I'm looking forward to seeing the cottage again. I missed seeing Kinsley running around inside and being curious about what you're doing. She's such a tiny beautiful sweetheart. One of the cutest doggies I've ever seen. Safe journeys.

I’m already thinking, pull the wall down between kitchen and dining and have an island. Run more beams in dining and kitchen. Then put the dining in the front entry in front of the fireplace. It’s already looking amazing.

@kayerin5749

Жыл бұрын

I thought of that too, but MaCenna didn't mention it, and I'm thinking it might be a load bearing wall?

@TamarLitvot

Жыл бұрын

@@kayerin5749 I would guess that also, but there are ways it could be opened up to some degree

@isabelwall1714

Жыл бұрын

Same I was imagining just a larger kitchen with an island that has storage cabinets built into it. I can’t wait to see what she decides to fo

The area underneath the art would look great with a couple chairs and small breakfast table. Like a bistro table and two linen covered chairs.

@mccheesy699

Жыл бұрын

She mentioned that a breakfast table there would be a bit awkward. They seemed excited to have access to both doorways because of how small the dining room is. Her style is moody and airy so it would feel out of place I guess. I definitely wish that area was slightly bigger so that idea could be possible.

@Cherie5353

Жыл бұрын

@@mccheesy699 if you look at the light hanging down it indicates that is what the space was already. That’s why it would have to be small. If she left it without one the light would need to be changed for the area to look right. Just an idea but I’m sure whatever she decides it will be beautiful. 🥰

@rclark7393

Жыл бұрын

Yeah i feel like it makes most sense to sacrifice the walkway seeing as you can get around the other side to the dining room and anything messy they have side gate access to the back. I was thinking something to create a coffee nook there, as there is an outlet and would free up more counter space for cooking by the sink.

@denisejones1863

Жыл бұрын

I have been confused where her small table and chairs have been and why she didn't have them in the kitchen nook. They belong there, the flow of traffic would not be impacted and it would make the kitchen more cozy.

@vickimaiorano5763

Жыл бұрын

I like the current colour of the cabinets best. And a small table or cabinet under the windows would be great. You would soon learn to walk around it .

So great to see MaCenna back in full DIY mode with the replacement of the kitchen sink - there was no way that a little shaving of the counters was gonna stop this girl. Love all of it!

Love the new sink. You're right, it makes the space! I actually love your countertops. You know, you could paint the brick floor in the kitchen... I'd set a couple of rustic jugs near the bench, maybe one on the top end of bench, a larger one on the floor. You could put a large branch sprig in the jar on the floor to add some greenery. Love the new home. It's absolutely charming and perfect fit for you both.🏡💖

A small vintage drop leaf small table with two small chairs in the kitchen nook would look lovely. You could have a tall table lamp on the table and it would be quite the vibe. Your future kids could make cookies there and color there.

Have you considered using the front room as a dinning room? Next to the fire place and the stairway, I can see it all done up for Christmas. The dining room just seems too narrow and might make a good office space. Regardless the kitchen is beautiful!

@MistyKav

Жыл бұрын

I’ve been saying the same thing!

@DD47N1

Жыл бұрын

Yeah, I keep saying this too!! Then the narrow back room could have cabinets along the kitchen wall for pantry/storage space and she could put a small cafe table to make it a breakfast nook...have her coffee looking over the pool!

@majeda_a

Жыл бұрын

isn’t it a bit strange to have the dining room be the first place you step into from the entrance? genuinely asking

@DD47N1

Жыл бұрын

@@majeda_a Honestly, I feel like that's the way the house was designed and it gives more privacy for the living space too. Our dining rooms are commonly walk through spaces anyway. But imagine a nice buffet/sideboard on the wall to the right of the door. It would make a great key drop. Then a halltree to the left of the door. Big table, gorgeous chandelier and a huge mirror above the fireplace.

@afoxgloveshandiwork

Жыл бұрын

@@majeda_a I don’t think it’s ideal, but since the front room is so open (similar to her cottage) with the staircase to the left and the two entrances to the back living room, the front room wouldn’t strictly be the dinning area and I think could work. Of course to each their own. And we all know MaCenna will do amazing things with the space whatever she decides to do!

The sink looks so good! The backsplash options that you didn't pick for the cottage would be really pretty in this new house when you do decide to redo the kitchen fully.

I am loving this series where you decorate your new home without major renovations. I mean... I can't even paint a wall... So by watching you decorating the house just with what you have would help me alot with mine as well... ❤

Really hope you go for storybook English Cottage vibes in the kitchen!! with the view of the roses (SO English Cottage) & brick floors, it would be amazing to tie that in! 🥺❤Would lovee to see you make different moodboards for different directions you could go.

@lwahethabdo7071

Жыл бұрын

Me too ❤😢

For the dining room, maybe a banquette seat built into the wall that butts up to the kitchen and faces out the windows, with the table closer to that side, and then chairs on the opposing side. Allows you to walk around one side of the table more freely and really have a cool feature spot with an interesting built-in. 😊 beautiful place!

Even the 'small' updates you've made in the kitchen have completely elevated the look. You're so talented! Maybe paint the lower cabinets with Strong Influence and see if the uppers should remain a lighter neutral, or go for the same color on all of them? Love that color!

First, adore you and your sense of design, your personality, your joy. Simply put, you radiate something special. So... I was thinking that if your Mom could paint a lemon tree, abundant w lemons, maybe, in that frame that had the white matt, I think it would be excellent above the bench. I also think, if it were possible to have a guest actually sit on the bench, it would have to be above their head enough, so who knows. But I guess I just see the lemon tree reflected outside, on the inside as well, incorporating white as light on the lemons with rich green tones, or some brick coloring added. Just wanted to say that. So excited to see what's next in TX. You're so great MaCenna !! I LOVE your shows. Thank you ! Kisses to Kinsley xoxo. Amanda

I really love Strong Influencer’s, you have so many windows and glass doors so you will have plenty of light not to make the kitchen so dark. I love the little touches so far especially the sink. The dining room looks beautiful with the picture and the light over it and the art work covering the breaker box. And as always everything you choose for decor is gorgeous ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for all of your inspiration and taking me along.

@vanessagenens1608

Жыл бұрын

It is so your vibe and will look amazing!

Such a pleasure watching you decorate your lovely California home. Suggestion: You might want to consider a narrow but tall, antique wooden cupboard where you put the pictures and bench. It would give you extra storage and go with your home’s vibe. Also, if you are going to keep the dining room footprint as is, have you considered a long banquet table and bench underneath the windows?

I love how you took what you have already & made your home so designer! I would've never guessed that these were just temporary until you are ready to do makeovers.

I LOVE that your adorable lil pup watches everything you do. It’s like she enjoys decorating too.

I'm so jealous of your lemon tree. Lemons are my favorite and seeing you actually decorate with them is making me want one even more.

Thanks for showing me how to caulk the sink. I need to do mine and my tub! Just a thought, make the “dining room” your office and make the area in your living room with the bay window your dining area. 🤷‍♀️ Love your decor 😍

That strong influence color is beautiful 😍 it looks like a little deeper version of Drew's kitchen and his kitchen is stunning

The new sink changes the look so much! I love it. I was super impressed watching you install it, because that's above my skill set for sure. Have you considered putting the little round table under the hanging light at the end of the kitchen? Where you put the bench? It might look so cozy there, and just wait for the perfect table to put in the other spot? Something to think about :) I love watching you place your things around, and making the house feel like home! It's the really fun part!

Yes! Your dining room off the kitchen was a patio that was closed in....hence the electrical panel. I also think that the room that you're using as your master bedroom was an outside porch area. Love this house! I could go crazy re-doing it!

@denisejones1863

Жыл бұрын

You could probably go to City Hall and get all the records on the house and any work permits that have been taken out to see the updates and additions.

I like the lighter cabinet paint color, closest to the current color. I think the current color looks nice and I like it with the dark handles. It matches the vibe of the house, and your kitchen additions. Great video!

Kitchen Artwork Choice #1. The Flowers 🌺. I Love That Painting :)

I think a big beautiful olive tree or other tree where the vases are in the corner of the dining room would be gorgeous and bring some warmth and life to the space! Loving these videos!

A tapestry would look amazing to cover the box on the wall in the dining room also it’s all beautiful ❤

@bynmiller7794

Жыл бұрын

YES!!! That would also save a little space on the frame if she hung it from a bar instead of framing. I know frames don't take a great deal of space, but every inch counts in that small space (and the frames she love are easily 1 1/2 to 3 inches deep, lol)

Drew AND Macenna with kitchen videos today?! We love to see it ❤

Since you are working with “temporary “ solutions, may I suggest painting all the walls the color of your last kitchen cabinet color. Dark colors inside will make the outside pop. So many different ideas for tables, desks would give you a thinner profile, pic/nic tables with built in benches, wallpaper tables and best of all with your building skills a reclaimed wood plantation table. Happy decorating!

Specially love the skinny bench in the kitchen along with the lemon tree branch in the pottery pitcher.

I think that light colors for the cabinets would suit the house style the best. I also feel like lighter colors work better in a kitchen, it makes food look better, and makes it feel more spacious. Darker colors in a kitchen when its all hot and steamy from cooking can make the space feel claustrophobic, and bright colors can help balance that out.

@robinhoward4204

Жыл бұрын

I agree - I feel that from what I've seen through the years that the dark, moody blues, greens and charcoals might suit certain spaces, but overall that soft and calming taupe shade is one that keeps coming back. Especially if Macenna is favouring a french country look.

Your dining room would be great for an IKEA hack coffee station with extra kitchen storage. Love your aesthetic!

Loving the new sink. What a huge difference it made to the space, definitely not an eyesore like the metal sink!! I’m in love with the purple under tone colour. Which could flow into the dining room as your staple moody dining space. We’ve done the same in our house, giving the kitchen cabinets a new lease of life before we completely rip it out in a few years time. I recon the cabinets will look stunning in the darker tone and with newer handles will also uplift the space. Looks like you are both settling into the new home. Can’t wait to see what else you do to this home x

Love, love, love your new home! What about a built in bench under the window in your dining room? It would give you extra storage and you could push the table up to it. The chairs could go under the table on the opposite side and create a pathway between the wall and the table. Just a thought. You are so talented construction would be a breeze. Tried to post this before but it didn’t post?! Beautiful job decorating with what you already own.❤

Thinking of your future kitchen renovation and your oddly narrow shaped dining room, would it possible to take down that wall that separates the two spaces and just make it one large space ? Reconfigure the whole area to maximize storage and natural flow

@wendyswanderlust

Жыл бұрын

Exactly my thoughts 😉 😀

You know you are obsessed( never used that before watching these) with this channel when you can’t wait for another episode and you go back and watch old blogs and episodes from ages ago for the last few hours while you wait in anticipation and in some cases re-watch episodes you have seen a few times 😂. You have inspired me so much MaCenna and I hope to start my own you tube channel this year as I begin my own smaller scale flat(apartment) makeovers. You are truly amazing. Thanks a million from the bottom of my heart. Keep up the great content. p. S These makeovers are amazing but can’t wait for your return to Texas dying to see how the cottage kitchen in particular but other places come along in progress. Happy designing and execution 🥰

Now I think we need some merch that says "Big tools were used." McCenna 😁 Everything is amazing as usual, your taste is 👩‍🍳 😘 😊

Changing the sink and decor made the kitchen look brand new! Crazy good 👍🏼

Everything looks great! 👌 so glad Kinsley got her hugs and kisses at the end! She just follows you the entire time watching and waiting to see what your choices will be! Love her and enjoy seeing her! 😊

Have you ever thought of making the front room a dining space?

@leeleescraps

Жыл бұрын

Yes & the dining area can be part of the new kitchen & give space for a pantry

@juliegotangco2854

Жыл бұрын

Love that idea!

@XOMaCenna

Жыл бұрын

Yes 😏 I think that’s what we might do because why would be need 2 living spaces

@tracygarrett3952

Жыл бұрын

@@XOMaCenna it's great you have options!

You’re right! Changing that sink really upped the look of the entire space. I’m so impressed with how a few changes and some styling made that kitchen look so cohesive - really nice! Also, can’t wait for you to get back to TX!! I miss the cottage!

For the dining room, maybe consider a long bench against the wall with a long narrow table? Kitchen cabinets: those handles/hardware are giving a nice vibe, so now I’m thinking a light cabinet color would give a good contrast and at the same time, the light color would bounce light everywhere and make the room look bright and fresh. Living room: with the fireplace there, this is where I would go moody all the way. Maybe even a little hint or a corner of a cigar/wine/chess room leather formal moment.

Maybe a small really rustic bistro set in the awkward area of the kitchen or a rustic cupboard. What you do it’ll be amazing 🤗💕. Was anyone else relieved when she put her safety glasses on ☺️

I love this house so much. The beautiful windows the quirky shapes and odd spaces! It's what gives this home its charm and its so nice to see something different for a change. All your pieces are made for this house, they're a match made in heaven. The kitchen also lends itself more to bronze than brass! I am also impressed that your maximalist vibe is more pared back , that bench seat under the artwork in the walkway is 👌.

That yellow sweater is IT on you 💛 💛 💛 Perfect match for your fresh picked lemons! Such a good update.

MaCenna, you are amazing! Being so handy saved you time and money as you bought and installed the sink yourself, right when you wanted to. That's pretty cool. I was thinking two tone kitchen cabinets; the dark on the bottom and lighter on the top. Also imagining the dining table close to the window (almost touching) and the chairs opposite each other to allow for the walk way and for up close and personal view of the pool area. My brain is buzzing and its not my house! Yours must be on fire as you have two homes to think about 🤩 What an awesome position to be in. Congratulations 💐

Love the sink! Really brightens up the kitchen!

The way Macenna looked at Romeo when he returned... like a cute little puppy, guilty of a mischief ♡

@magwed4120

Жыл бұрын

I saw that too!! she looked like puss in boots with the eyes🤣

@natalialana1189

Жыл бұрын

Can relate sooo much 😂😂

@MicheleWalkerWebb

Жыл бұрын

I saw that. Looking up. ”Splain Lucy, splain" She was so sweet and soft spoken. Love.

@gabimthombothi4604

Жыл бұрын

She was really soft-spoken and full of love

I think putting the larger brown mirror over the breaker box and adding the other gold mirror in with the gallery on the that wall would look awesome. Great house! I love it!!!! ❤❤❤❤

I watched one of your videos this morning from 2 or 3 years back; you updated Romeos closet and rewired and changed the light fixture, you were so excited because it was your first electrical work you had done. Look at you now!

MaCenna your home is so cozy with all the updates. Love the new sink. Refreshing the cabinets with paint and new hardware will make such a difference. Looking forward to seeing you back at the cottage. ❤

Love all you did, especially hanging the cutting boards. How about a banquet in the dining area. Building it yourself you could add some build in storage under the seating, then with a long bench that can be scooted under a table would help keep a walk way nearer the windows open. Also think staying lighter with the kitchen cabinets is a better choice than going dark, which may be too much for your narrow kitchen.

I’m so happy for you to finally get your home livable and decorated !! It took a long time but you made it your Own ??? That’s a Blessing to be able to do that ???

I'm loving the progress. This house is so charming. I would almost do the cabinets in 2 tone. I'm not sure what the colours look like in person but I'd do the uppers and the pantry/oven cabinet in a dark tone and do the uppers in that light colour. Keep the moody feeling but bring in a sense of airy-ness.

The sink makes the kitchen much better! I would like to see the second or third color you showed! I love the cutting board on the wall and the art you picked!!!❤

It always amazes me how much decor totally changes a space!! So beautiful 🤌🏻😍

Plants would be a great in the area between the dining room entrance and the French doors. The new sink is perfect! Well done!

Ok one, your hair looks fabulous!! I couldn't stop admiring it the entire time! And two, maybe put a storage bench at the end of the kitchen. It won't take up too much space and you can store some of your items there.

You definitely have an eye for elevating a space. You go girl!

If you can (structurally) tear the wall between the kitchen and the dining room down and make one room out of it Your kitchen could go across the „sink wall“ all the way to the „cutting board wall“ and you could have an island with the stove in it ❤ and than a really cool range hood over it 😍 and maybe a coffee bar on the wall where you put your art ? That would be so pretty 😍 Of course waaaay in the future ;) loved the video

I love the art you hung in the kitchen and the cutting board wall looks amazing!! That dining area is tricky… maybe a bench against the kitchen wall, a rectangle table and some cool French bistro chairs would make it look adorable… like a brasserie banquette… I know that’s not really your style, but I’m sure you could make it work… whatever you ultimately decide will be amazing Im sure! Xoxo

It's lookin g so nice. I love, love, love mirrors-they bring so much light into a space, plus their beautiful frames and beveled glass.... Paint the Taupe on the upper cabinets and your reddish black on the lower cabinets. You really should check out "Charleston Green" it's a fabulous color-not going to be what you're expecting 💞

Love love love all of this! For the dining room I could totally see you doing a build in bench along the wall that would act as seating for a dining table. So everything we be off centre but would leave a walk way along the window wall!

The house is really coming along! You're doing a great job 👏

Love the mini makeover. Perhaps keep all the kitchen door fronts and hardware but obviously redo the actual cabinet. A nice server cabinet in the dining room under the new apple painting would look great and provide much needed storage (you can put the things you only use for dinner parties in there, plus free up space in your kitchen). You will get there so good luck on this journey. Looking awesome and cosy

The new sink looks just beautiful!! Really gives such a finished look. Great save on the fit - good thing Romeo missed the power tools, though! 😱 I love all the other things you've done so far. It's shaping up, especially since you're pretty much staying with what you already have. And you've only been in the house a few weeks!!! Love the rug in the kitchen, the pictures and bench, the pots...everything! For the cabinet color - since you asked us (even though by now it's probably already painted!) - my two faves are the Smoky Taupe and the Black Truffle. The Taupe has a green undertone that plays nicely with the counters and backsplash as well as the brick. And it really picks up green tones in the rug. And if you weren't intent on changing the hardware only to change it again when you do the reno, you could probably get away with keeping what's there with that color. It picks up the black lighting and the black in the rug so the black hardware isn't bad at all. The Truffle with that brown undertone (red/brown?) does the same things. If you are looking for a more dramatic look, the black is definitely the way to go. You'd probably need to switch out the hardware to a brushed nickel if you went with the Truffle unless you like the idea of having it just blend in. That's the tricky thing with black and choosing hardware - there's not a lot of room for subtlety unless you choose a deep bronze which I think you will feel clashes with your faucet. Hardware either really stands out or completely disappears on black. My least favorites are Haven of Coziness and Strong Influence. With the counters and backsplash having such a golden hue, I think the pink undertones of Haven are a clash. Same for the purple undertones of Strong Influence. SI is a truly beautiful color and it does look nice with the brick, but the eye will mostly be catching the interplay of that backsplash and the cabinets, I think. But you, of course, can see it all in person and in different lighting while we just have a near guess at best. I can't wait to see what you choose - I'm getting definite Strong Influence vibes! 😂

Your kitchen look has changed completely. It looks stunning. Can’t wait for the time when you have completed this house

Ahhh!! I’ve been so excited for this!!! Video suggestion… can you do a video going through your storage unit and using things from in there in your home???

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That's an awesome idea! I hope she does.

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I was thinking of that too! 😍

MaCenna what a difference that new sink makes! I knew it wouldn't take you long to start your projects there. You amaze me with all your talents. Nothing is too hard for you.

Love the pop of yellow c/o the lemons from your backyard. The styling of your new kitchen and dining area just feels so "Italian moody" for some reason but it is gorgeous.

Kinsley was taking her magic carpet ride. She’s so cute! 🥰

I’m so excited to see your home evolve and progress over the years! I’m so curious as to what you will eventually decide to do in the big kitchen renovation, especially with the door to outside and two entrances. I’m wondering if having the far dining/kitchen walkway and the kitchen door to outside door closed up could work? That way you could get a lot more storage, perhaps find a prettier place for a fridge…. After looking at the dining room, I can see it being so beautiful to possibly change those 2 sets of windows and French doors to all French doors, so you could possibly have more of an Al fresco dining experience outside on nice days. Regardless of what you eventually decide, it will be so fun to see what you come up with- your renovations and designs are always stunning!

I feel like you've always lived in that kitchen. I love how warm and cozy you made it feel. ♥️

Definitely the last one (Strong Influence)!! Like you said how often do you get to go bold because it’s not going to be permanent!! I love the new dark edgy vibe that’s having a moment.

Girl!! I love this video… i mean I always love your videos but this one wow! The way your brain works is amazing! I love the different shots from seeing you through the window to actually filming you picking the lemons! Your so creative!! I know it takes time to film from all those angles but makes the video come to life! Thank you!

I miss texas cottage🥹

I love the Italian vibes of your kitchen.. changing the sink was Perfecto. I love the tile, but I can see where it can be a bit much, both on the counter and backsplash. Maybe just maybe..keep the backsplash and change the countertop to a quartz or marble. But that's just mt preference...you do what you love..and I'm sure it will be absolutely stunning!! Thank you for being always so amazing.❣️🥰

Crazy idea. Switch the office area in the living room with the dining area… that space has the good windows and open feel from your desk and more hidden from the living room vibe, and the living room nook seems to have more space for a nice big table and more open feeling. I think fung shai or whatever would be improved. :)

I know you don’t wanna spend but I do feel it’s the oven range that takes away from the kitchen looking expensive. Something about them busy cooktops. The sink is gorgeous and elevated the whole room. The range hood is even beautiful with the curve. Not to mention how you styled it. Love it

You should consider a counter depth fridge. ❤

A small 2 person bistro table might be nice for the dead space in your kitchen. Or a tall indoor plant (tree) in the corner would help fill the space out with the bench. It would get lots of light with all the windows. Just a thought! Love, love all your decor!

I love the cabinets in bright colors because keeps the kitchen brighter. Maybe changing the handles would make the moody kitchen you want :)

You should make a built-in folding breakfast table on that wall, with a barstool on either side. I saw this done on a recent small apartment video and it worked perfectly, as it was just big enough for 2.

U and drew are always so back too back lol xxoo love it

Have you considered a bench along the wall under the breaker box (maybe an old church pew?) that would work as seating for one side of a narrow, rectangle table? It drastically cuts down on space needed since you don’t pull chairs in and out plus would allow a nice place to sit with a gorgeous view to your amazing yard!

Oh and I would definitely go dark and Moody with the cabinets! Love the last one! 💜💜💜💜💜💜