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Floating shelves look pretty. That’s about where it ends. This is a kitchen. Food is prepared and cooked there. Grease travels and it will coat your dishes on those open shelves. Having them in a cabinet helps keep them clean from the grease and dust. If you want to display the dishes, look for cabinet doors with glass.

@miguelp4812

3 жыл бұрын

Or just install a vent hood that is correctly rated for the stove.

@teresacoffman5529

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelp4812 might pull some of the grease, but that hood won't dust for you.

@miguelp4812

3 жыл бұрын

@@teresacoffman5529 lol. True. But seems like use case analysis is key. I can understand scenarios where dishes that are used daily on those shelves will not get dusty or greasy and the shelf can be kept clean too as a daily , weekly practice perhaps.

@cheshirescarf2065

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree Theresa, dust with grease, just like the top of cupboards if they aren’t boxed in or reach ceiling. It does look pretty and very current but a vent won’t prevent the issues above.

@MaureenTheTemp

3 жыл бұрын

And not just the dust and grease, floating shelves only look good if you don't have a hubby and kiddos who dump stuff everywhere on the shelves. It isn't worth fighting with them all the time.

Consider having cabinets up to the ceiling- thus way you won't have a top surface to clean (a nasty job). Use glass splashbacks as they avoid grouting, bounce light around the room and are easy to clean. Put sockets away from areas where you want your storage jars to be. Mount vertical knife racks to save wall space, and if mounting floating shelves make sure to place shelf holders/sticks into holes filled with resin. Then mount hollow shelves onto them for a solution that is rock solid, which will take a great amount of weight, and which will not drop ir sag. Mount smooth handles on doors to avoid tearing your clothes and use brushed steel rather than chrome to avoid endless polishing. Finally swap black for white countertype because black shows up every crumb and you will be wiping them down forever. Buy chairs that offer lower back support.

@eattherich9215

2 жыл бұрын

Dispense with a splashback altogether in favour of wipe clean paint.

@spanieaj

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah. I installed cabinets up to the ceiling. Not doing that is a waste of potential storage space, plus is a dust collector.

@colleengallo4831

2 жыл бұрын

I have a layer of newspaper or paper towels on top of my cabinets. Cleaning is as easy as replacing to paper and throwing the old out.

@laurievanhoy5190

2 жыл бұрын

Great hardware tips .

@Gk2003m

Жыл бұрын

I have cabinets up to the ceiling. Would not do it again, as the space atop cabinets is perfect for indirect lighting (particularly with smart colored light strips).

Love most of the ideas, but not the open shelving. Here in the desert SW, open shelving means ALL of your dishes/bowls/etc. get covered with dust, no matter how much you try to keep them clean. You can literally dust thoroughly with a wet cloth, walk out of the room, come back a few minutes later, and more dust has settled on everything. And when the wind is fierce, it's even quicker...and that is even in a supposedly well-sealed house. If you guessed that I don't have any chotchkes to gather dust upon, you'd be correct. In fact, I have gathered a new appreciation for lots of closets, cupboards, and drawers and a zen gallery style of decor!

@Ms.MD7

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed! I live in Vegas and while I think open shelving is pretty...no way in hell I'm dusting every damn day! Lol

@rlolo777

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, you have to wash everything again before you use it.

@karenlebeter4196

2 жыл бұрын

True

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Change your filters every 3 months. It's not like the wind is inside your house.

@DrValerie800

2 жыл бұрын

@@networth00 Thanks for your concern, but that is incorrect. And I DO change the filters, before the 3rd month. I'm in a shotgun apartment; straight shot through and the only windows/doors are front and back. I have the doors open whenever possible and the wind DOES shoot through here, sometimes with enough force to knock things over. And, I'm in the desert, which means there's dust...lots and lots of dust.

Most of the inexpensive beverage/wine fridges like shown are for freestanding use only and will overheat and die prematurely (and be a fire hazard) if installed under cabinets. Be sure to get one specifically listed for built-in applications. They’ll have front vents under the door.

@amandabricker3059

2 жыл бұрын

Such good advice! I wouldn’t have even thought about that.

@no2mob889

2 жыл бұрын

His looks like it had a vent.

@donnaeichenlaub8180

Жыл бұрын

Front vent will cost around $3000 plus

@EugWanker

4 ай бұрын

​@@donnaeichenlaub8180 These days there are a ton of inexpensive front-vented beverage fridges and wine coolers for use under counters. The 24" model we bought last year was CA$599 (~US$444). So far it works great, and it's very quiet. While our CA$599 model was on sale, there are many in the CA$699 (~US$518) to CA$1999 (~US$1480) range. The one minor negative with ours is that there is no hinge limiter bracket option to reduce the door opening range. Some (but not all) of the more expensive models may come with an optional metal hinge bracket that prevents the door from opening enough to hit the adjacent cabinet. Our solution was to stick small clear silicone bumpers on the adjacent cabinet so in case we open the beverage fridge door too wide, it will hit the bumper instead of the actual cabinet. I personally never open the door too wide myself, but my young kids may not be as careful.

@merrywalsh2809

3 ай бұрын

Well that explains why mine quit working. Ugh.

As an addition to your comment about countertop overhangs: if you're doing it yourself (or able to make the request of your contractor), cut an 1/8-inch channel on the underside of the overhang, about 1/4-inch from the edge. Most liquids, believe it or not, act much like an adhesive (at least with itself), so if something is spilled on a countertop and it flows over the edge, it can reach the bottom of the overhand and begin to travel along the underside of the overhang until it reaches the cabinet face, where it will begin running down the cabinet. Think of it as when you try to pour water out of a glass and instead of just pouring out, it actually "grips" the glass and flows down onto your hand. Cutting a groove under the overhang will prevent this because the liquid can't jump the groove or travel up the inside edge of the groove, protecting your expensive cabinetry.

@davemeise2192

5 ай бұрын

That's commonly called a drip edge. Very common with roofing and around windows. Great idea for the counter top. I never thought of it but great idea!

Tenant here: first thing I did in my kitchen was wash off exposed top of upper cabinets, then used old linoleum scrap to cover the tops to make even shelf. I purchased plastic containers with tops that were similar in color and size as my cabinets. I store the largest pots, casserole dishes, serving dishes that are used infrequently in those containers. I can easily wipe down plastic containers as well as the linoleum shelf they sit on. Storage space is at a premium in small kitchen. Neatly matching plastic containers give the impression the cabinets go all the way up to the ceiling. You just need to measure the cabinet depth and decide the width of containers needed to store the items you have. Utilizing that space is equal ti having another 1-2 cabinets.

I love these tips, especially the overhang/bar depth info. Been trying to decide and you helped!! That said, I had similar handles and I’m here to tell you, they may be VERY popular, but I have had to have a come to Jesus talk with myself many many times because of those things!!!! Every time I was in a hurry and scooted through the kitchen for a quick sip of water, I could count on my wired earbuds getting snatched out of my ears and my phone slamming to the ground!!!! When I finally threw the wired out and went wireless, they ripped my belt loops and robe ties!!! I will be choosing a more U-shaped handle with no protruding grabbers in my new kitchen!!!!

@mjb9176

7 ай бұрын

This is an excellent point. I go through this in my bathroom with my curling iron cord. I have burned my cheek from the unexpected yank.

@signespencer6887

2 ай бұрын

Right- these are a safety issue. Handles and railings should have a return so they don’t catch on things

Years ago, my interior designer taught me that not only does your countertop need an overhang, the installers have to put in a groove under it, so that any dripping liquid goes underneath and then, to the floor, without ever touching the cabinets. Love your backsplash. Am not a fan of open shelving. It always needs to be kept neat and dust-free. Sorry, but prefer upper cabinets. Hate clutter!

@ingridpear1882

2 жыл бұрын

I've always preferred the overhang aesthetically, however I was considering the effect of both - con:waterfall countertops have no barrier to prevent liquid from pouring over the side, streaming along the groove where counter meets floor and being potentially hard to clean in said groove;pro:if it's a wipeable material all around, when it slides that's all you have to do...wipe it. Overhang:con: when liquid pours off the side,and it hits the floor ,it splatters then hitting the cabinetry which may be more water sensitive/harder to wipe,or prone to staining (l don't know if anyone's put granite/quartz on the side , beneath an overhang,that might be harder to lock into each other), also , you aren't able to catch the spill as it slides down (if it slides slowly) and wipe before reaching the floor.pro: there's much less quantity of splatter spill on cabinet, and doesn't slide into that groove - just wipe the floor. Just curious... would you still think the latter preferable?

@ambilaevus7607

2 жыл бұрын

I did open shelving in half my kitchen back in 2008. It's a big house keeping pain. Hanging upper cabinets isn't as hard as he implied. Tricks is to set the upper on a box that's the height you want.

@mio.giardino

2 жыл бұрын

Yes. It’s called a ‘drip edge’ and my uncle who fits & installs Corian countertops always added it at no charge for his customers.

So you want to avoid the look of clutter by putting things on the top of your refrigerator, but then you're all for open shelving? That makes zero sense. Open shelving stores far less than cabinets do. Usually people just put some pretty (decorative) bowls and plates. These open shelves usually aren't even deep enough to hold a full sized plate. So they're really all about looks, not function. On top of which you now have to dust and clean the shelves as well as all that's stored on top of them. And in the kitchen it's not just dust you'll be dealing with, it's grease, steam. It means you can't just wipe down the objects, you must actually wash each item to keep them clean. Yes, cabinets are more expensive and harder to install, but they're worth the effort and money. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for. Years ago I had open shelving...never again. This is a fad, and no doubt will disappear once people experience the added work involved with open shelves.

@TailHappyTV

3 жыл бұрын

You bring up so very good points here

@miguelp4812

3 жыл бұрын

But are the issues resolved with correctly sized shelves and proper hood sizing and venting?

@victorialove9104

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelp4812 no

@kevincrosby1760

3 жыл бұрын

@@miguelp4812 Even in a professionally-designed commercial kitchen with tens of thousands of $$$ invested in the hoods and ventilation, anything on an open shelf will quickly have a coating of grease.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Nobody puts CLUTTER on open shelving.

One kitchen feature you never thought of, and evidently no one else does either is a raised dishwasher. I saw one at a Parade of Homes over 20 years ago. Anyone with back issues could benefit from a raised dishwasher with drawer underneath for things you rarely use. I have never had a home of my own but if I ever did, that is my first priority.

@rockytopchick8657

2 жыл бұрын

Ok thats freakin genius!!!

@ruthiemay423

2 жыл бұрын

@@rockytopchick8657 🥰🥰🥰

@desireeknauer4744

2 ай бұрын

Yes! The new dishwashers are so low! I feel like I'm reaching to the floor!

@ruthiemay423

2 ай бұрын

@@desireeknauer4744 I have to unload my dishwasher sitting down. ☹️

@mcmccoy1184

16 күн бұрын

Yes. Just like raised front-loading washers, plus dryers in laundry rooms. Manufacturers sell pedestals as base units (and those can be made via DIY, too). Another option is the pedestal-drawer. Usually a little more expensive, but offer additional, closed storage - similar to the drawer under a freestanding oven.

I renovated my kitchen on my own from design to finish. In my old kitchen, I had soffits around the whole perimeter of the kitchen. The only thing in the soffits where the flood lights. I removed the soffits to gain cabinet space with extra tall wall cabinets. I did install an extra deep cabinet over the refrigerator. That keeps things OFF the top of the refrigerator. The cabinet over the refrigerator is as deep as the floor cabinets. That cabinet hold alls our large pots. I also added a 3" wide pull out spice rack next to the stove. My wife LOVES that!

@spanieaj

2 жыл бұрын

I installed the wall cabinets first. I installed a 2x4 ledger at the height of the bottom of the wall cabinet. I just rested the cabinet on the 2x4 while screwing in the cabinets. It made the installation so easy plus it made sure the cabinet height was uniform. I also installed backing so I did not need to find the studs.

Flush countertops make it very difficult to catch the crumbs in one hand as you're wiping with the other hand. The overhang let's you place your hand in such a way as to be able to wipe all the little bits & pieces of stuff and then easily catch it all to throw it away. Know what I mean?

@evelynsaungikar3553

2 жыл бұрын

I wipe mine into the dishwasher, just open the door, wipe all the bits to there and off!

@lolabear6788

2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@susandunne9712

9 ай бұрын

The overhang is also to ensure that any spills go on the floor and not into your drawers or cabinets.

Countertop overhang is kind of necessary to have actual "counters". That lip was useful for counting pennies or other items that you rake into your hand below the lip, hence the name counter. With flush mount all you have is a topper, can't count nothing.

I've watched many videos since I am remodeling my kitchen, your video was without a doubt the most beneficial video I've watched in many years (I've owned several homes), just the simple things that I've overlooked and easy solutions too!!! Going with the open shelves, less cabinets and adjusting my island with every tip of yours. Please keep these videos coming!!!!!

Omg YES on the knee space! I see that in bars also.

If you ever edit this, make sure and let people know that there are hidden island over hang brackets that give you support and are unseen. They are just long 3 to 6 inch wide steel strips that span back underneath the top and are set ontop of the cabinets with grooves so the top still sits flush giving a cantilevered support that goes virtually unseen. Search hidden support brackets.

@gaylemae

2 жыл бұрын

We did that on our quartz island. Can get either black or white powder coated steel

@heidikamrath1951

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!

You rock, dude. My wife have just bought a major fixer-upper here in Spain and will use much of what you've said in your videos - especially for our new kitchen.

the fridge one is definitely something that was important for me in remodeling. I hate how common it is for the top fridge cabinet to basically be way too hard to reach for no good reason.

Also, put a couple of lazy Susan's in the cabinet over the fridge so you can reach all the items 😀

I did something that I wonder why I have never seen it before. I had a large Blank Wall in the Dinette area of the Kitchen so what I did was add a 6 inch Wall out in front of it that I put in what is essentially a 6" deep Double wide Closet with Shelves covered by Sliding Plywood Doors (Does not go all the way to the floor or too tall for my 5' wife either.) That is Just enough to use as a Pantry, and the best thing is that it is only two cans deep so nothing gets lost behind a bunch of other things. IT will handle Boxes of Pasta, Cake mixes, and even Boxed soup mix. Of course I had the 6 inches of space - not everyone does, but it sure does keep the food where I can easily get to it. I suppose you could make it deeper for cereal Boxes if you likes but again, if you have the space.

@sajidaraja9058

2 жыл бұрын

Billy book cases from IKEA are great for a DIY pantry.

@MAGAMAN

2 жыл бұрын

The reason you have never seen it before is because it's a really dumb idea.

@susandunne9712

9 ай бұрын

No it's not. I have Don this and now I can actually see and easily access what cans I have and now have much more storage I the kitchen cabinets. Looks good too!

@lucycliburn2344

7 ай бұрын

12” deep cabinets on a wall are also an effective pantry. We did ours floor-to-ceiling, and it is difficult (but not impossible) to lose stuff “in the back“.

Who the hell puts their spices over the fridge 🤷🏿‍♂️

@noelthomas9090

3 жыл бұрын

People who sadly decided to do open shelving near their stove! 😂😂😂

@xzgun100

3 жыл бұрын

@@noelthomas9090 any drawer or other cabinet would've been a better option.

@youllthinkofme2011

3 жыл бұрын

people who don't cook and think about esthetic and not function.

@xzgun100

3 жыл бұрын

@@youllthinkofme2011 if they don't cook they don't need spices. Put something else over there, it's not like it's showing right.

@lindatexas5906

3 жыл бұрын

I prefer spices in a drawer.

I’ve done open shelves to display my collection of Jadeite dishes in our condo but we’re in a different home now and I’m opting for glass door cabinets this time. Save my dishes from dust and grease.

This is not only helpful for remodels but also designing a new kitchen. Thanks!

When installing upper cabinets by yourself, install a level 2x4 ledger board at the proper height above the countertop. Set the upper cabinet on top of the 2x4 and attach the cabinet to the wall, it’s like having an assistant. When installing new lower cabinets, consider DRAWER bases. What’s the first thing most of us install in lower cabin? PULL OUTS! It’s putting drawers inside your cabinet.

@heswatchnu

2 жыл бұрын

Make a tutorial showing how to install upper cabinets...I am not envisioning it with a 2x4 .

@stevebabiak6997

2 жыл бұрын

@@heswatchnu - there is a concept known as a “cleat”; if you use thinner wood as a cleat, it can remain in place to help attach the uppers.

@sleazybtd

2 жыл бұрын

@@heswatchnu She's saying to install a 2x4 along the wall, then when installing the top cabinets, you can "sit" the cabinet onto the 2x4 to hold it up while you screw the cabinets into position. Doing it this way removes the need to have two people hold it at the correct height while the third person screws into position and by having it sit on the 2x4 instead of holding it by hand, you eliminate the problem of the cabinet sliding a fraction of an inch down while fastening.

@esfirkoles

2 жыл бұрын

@@sleazybtd do you unscrew them afterwards? Wouldn’t it leave holes?

@sleazybtd

2 жыл бұрын

@@esfirkoles Like Steve Babiak above mentioned, it should be installed like a "french cleat". When done that way, it stays in place permanently behind the cabinets, out of sight, so no need to remove. Instead of a 2x4, it should be a thinner 1x4 to take up less space. If you don't know what a "french cleat" is, do a google image search and it should become very clear (ignore the ones made of metal, look at the wood ones that you can cut yourself).

Husband is a carpenter, he always builds the cabinet above the refrigerator big and deep for ample storage, also a pull out trash can with a spot to hold extra / new trash bags . We opted for only drawers below,so much more efficient storage. Not a fan of the shelves , open shelves, we opted for cabinets., then again extremely lucky hubby built cabinets.

I have the flush countertop edge on all my wall base cabinets in my full gut kitchen remodel. The contractor never discussed options for the various overhang distances. Now, when I want to wipe crumbs into my hand like around the toaster, I can’t get my hand under the edge. I end up using the Dyson on the crumbs. I know it looks sleek but operationally I prefer an inch of overhang. Luckily my granite island has the overhang. We also incorporated the under counter fridge and are very happy to have done so. I like that it keeps guests out of my work triangle while I’m cooking.

THANK YOU FOR SAVING ME TIME BY TAGGING THE TIMES!! You’re the best!

I strongly second the comment from Ruthie May down below: Elevating the dishwasher is one of the best ideas incorporated into our kitchen remodel. Not only is it easier to reach into the DW, we gained a small amount of storage under the DW and the elevated countertop beside the DW added another drawer.

Support your local hardware stores. Amazon and HomeDepot are wiping them out. Amazon is already controlling what you can buy but not what you should buy.

@lotto5742

2 жыл бұрын

But I get cashback with credit cards at Home Depot.

@1packatak

2 жыл бұрын

@@lotto5742 and you can buy from Ace Hardware. They have points for members. Some have special sales too. Plus, at least at my Ace, I know I am going to have excellent service. If I have a problem, I don’t worry about getting it handled.

I never thought about the worktop overhang, really good advice.

Wow - one of the best videos and you discussed topics I haven't seen elsewhere - thanks much for sharing!

The slanted beverage fridge is driving me crazy

I didn't realise there was SO much of the 'small stuff' to consider when remodelling a kitchen area 😮! Kudos to you for all your brilliant ideas and advice ❤. Much appreciated

Thank you for such excellent tips that Otherwise I would’ve never thought of. We are in process now of having a kitchen renovation ourselves. Thanks again.☺️

OH MY GOSH... You're "Before & After" pictures are amazing!! Beautiful job.. Thank you for sharing this great video.

Glad I found this channel!! I'm in the process of converting a room into a kitchen and you along with the comments gave me tons of ideas. Looking forward to watching more of your videos!!!

Kitchen Designer here! I always do a 24" depth over fridge for things like the crockpot. I personally have open shelves and I love it! I have no upper cabinets for my dishes and it's fine. I have just enough dishes for a weeks use so they don't get dirty. It made me get rid of the dishes I don't use and keep my dishes clean and put up.

@tammiepulley7167

3 жыл бұрын

I also love open cabinets. I don’t use a lot of grease in cooking so that helps. Also agree with you about keeping dishes to a minimum.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

@@tammiepulley7167 I have a set of 8 for everything. When you wash, you put the clean stuff on top then use them the next day. I have never had dust on my dishes. No grease either. What in the world are these people talking about?

Overhang countertops it is. Thanks so much-- great tips!!

I saved a tonne of money installing tiling myself. It’s really not too hard. And you can always take failures off and redo.

@ianc1097

3 жыл бұрын

You’ve never seen my attempt at tiling. It’s a skill that some of us just simply don’t have. I can do just about everything except plastering and tiling. 😂

@jw1731

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Even if just tiling subways which is easier than larger tiles and the smaller mosaics, it still really refreshens up the space and makes it lower maintenance.

@utube0372

3 жыл бұрын

Can you please come to our house and show us how you do it? 😊

@Person-mh6xq

2 жыл бұрын

DYI is not for everyone! Takes time to learn and implement. Not everyone wants to deal with the frustration. That’s why people who can afford it hire someone :-)

Seriously, thanks for this! It is well thought out and clearly explained. It was also really nice to have the idea time stamps for rewatchings!

Thanks for the tips about the overhang of the island seating and counter tops!

It’s incredible to see you consistently pushing the bar!

Great tips! Thank you for sharing your knowledge on kitchen remodelling!!

Open shelving looks nice but so impractical.I need all the storage I can get plus I’m not into cleaning greasy dust from open shelves.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Grease does not get on my dishes... ever. What are you people talking about?

@mzm4245

2 жыл бұрын

The shelves and dishes will collect dust unless used daily.

Thanks this video couldn't have come at a better time. I am currently planning my kitchen remodeling and I can certainly use some of these tips. Love the presentation.

This was a very good vid, helpful for my first time kitchen reno😊 I plan to replace a section of uppers with open floating shelves. I'll refer to your other tips as well, thank you.

thanks for the ideas. One of my pet peeves showed up though, a electrical outlet that's not square with the wall, under the island counter top, drives me crazy. LOL

The bit about the island counter overhang is very helpful. Thanks!

So many great ideas for my remodel! Thank you!

I’m redoing my kitchen and I appreciate this “idea” video

Super! Thanks a mil! Got a few questions to ask and clarify with my builder now!!

No upper cabinets is fine if all you care about is the kitchen as display area. But for most of us, the kitchen is a work area for food preparation and service. Upper cabinets are, for the most part, much easier to use than base cabinets, and provide much needed storage that base cabinets cannot provide by themselves. Standard depth upper cabinets, being more more shallow than base cabinets, keep items more in view and easier to reach. While open shelving has its place, most of us have items that aren’t really great to look at that we’d prefer to to keep behind doors

@MAGAMAN

2 жыл бұрын

Looks nice on magazine cover, but sucks in a kitchen that is actually used.

Lots of good little hints I didn’t think about. We’re too messy for open shelves but they look pretty!

Fantastic ideas!! Especially love the full wall tile look!! Makes me want to remodel my kitchen. One other idea... I love when there is a full 4' of space between counter and island (if you have the room for that). It's so much easier when you have two people always working in the kitchen, not having to squeeze by each other all the time.

@flopsymopsy7088

Жыл бұрын

A whole wall of small tiles and grout to clean. Nevermind😮

@Gomba13

6 ай бұрын

Yes, room between two counters (in a galley kitchen) or a counter and an island is important when there is more than one person cooking. But anything over 3'6" between appliances facing each other makes you walk around a whole lot. A 3'6" space is usually enough for two people. I am designing a container home (in a single 53' container), it's only 7'6" wide. One of the things I am doing is installing the washer-dryer in the bedroom: it's where the hamper is, and it's also where clothes are folded (on the bed). In a one bedroom apartment where a coup,e lives, there is no noise issue, as usually both people are up at around the same time.

@Gomba13

6 ай бұрын

@@flopsymopsy7088 He said he loves the look, not that he would actually go for it. I also love the full wall tile look, but I choose backpainted glass panels instead, because I like to get my cleaning done lightning fast. People don't always choose what looks best to them.

Holy heck these are some useful tips. Things I wouldn't even think of. Thank you!

@kenyanana

3 жыл бұрын

I liked them too! Very practical.

Very helpful! Thank you! I got lots of ideas from you!

This is a good video. I like the cabinet over the refrigerator. I have never like open shelf, most of the time it will be become cluttered. I do like most of your ideas.

I love the Paul McCobb table and chairs!

Wow that kitchen looks great - good job!

Thank you so much for your advise I was really looking for something like this.

Thanks for fridge cabinet depth tip!!

Genius! Thank you for your video! 🙏

Loved all of the advice! Only thing I didn't agree with is the open shelving. (Unless it's a small area) Open shelves can get looking so cluttered and dusty very easily if you're not an ocd type.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Only if you're nasty. Normal people don't keep shelves cluttered.

@MAGAMAN

2 жыл бұрын

Oh c'mon a stack of mismatched tupperware looks great on open shelving.

@Gomba13

6 ай бұрын

You don't have to be an "OCD type" to want to keep your kitchen neat. Also, this is the kind of remark that stigmatizes people who actually do have OCD. No, it's not a minor inconvenience, people suffer horribly and some people die of it. Don't use the names of illnesses to describe people who don't have them. Caring to live in a clean home is not mental illness.

@Gomba13

6 ай бұрын

@@networth00 Normal people? So if someone doesn't fit your norm, they are inferior? You do know normal only means you are part of the majority, not that you are right-right?

We just installed our kitchen. Upper cabinets were the easiest bit by far :)

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Easier than the lowers that just sit on the floor?

@franceshawe9572

2 жыл бұрын

@@networth00 as long as you have level floors and true walls.

This was awesome, so informative. Theonly thing I would add trim around the window to help with the transition from tile to the wall above it.

Great ideas! We just recently did a small kitchen remodeling knocking down an ugly wall and I built a small island, I installed usb/electrical outlets and a sliding trash can rack and they are game changing! We didn’t get a deeper cabinet over the fridge and I regret it, since is pretty much useless but the rest looks great!

I have a great one I’m tall so I had my benches made 50mm higher and it’s good for my back

Some really great tips I didn't consider. Thanks👌

That’s why I drilled mine before tile went up. And then I cut the tile around. It was a last second decision but I’m glad I did it. My brackets are straight into the beam. And yes you can cut or shave glass tile. It was actually my first “ glass tile “ lol. I did it really good 👍

Very informative. Thank you.

This is the most informative post - great job - full of informative details that one must know before starting.

One of the best kitchen remodel videos i’ve seen yet!

I like how you put the “Next Idea time”

Great ideas. We have a 15 inch overhang on our quartz. The installer put hidden metal strips in the bottom of the quartz. My kids have really long legs, so that is why we chose to do that.

Great! thanks for the tips!

Cool vid Perfect timing that I watched this, going to start renovating my kitchen within the next few weeks

Your spill / countertop over hang pov is dead on right. My countertop is flush and sometimes the spill gets into the drawer.

@PWingert1966

3 жыл бұрын

And yet the plug under the countertop is still off-center and Janky!

@amandajade8437

3 жыл бұрын

the overhang on my counter top is atleast a good inch away from the drawers, and spills STILL somehow end up in my drawers

@lql1094

2 жыл бұрын

@@amandajade8437 Is the overhang curved? Seems like a right-angle overhang, instead of a curved overhang might cause that.

Wow! It's so inspiring! I want to try to make a project in planner 5d.

Thanks, all good and useful suggestions and considerations for the kitchen...

Awesome tips I never thought of!

7:11 why’d you allow the electrician/contractor to install your outlet crooked on upper right of island overhead. Gotta catch that early or add to your punchlist before final payment. Makes your 5K island look shotty on day one.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

That's an easy fix. I was thinking it wasn't complete.

@johannechampagne7332

2 жыл бұрын

Shoddy is the word.

@writerlisakaye

2 жыл бұрын

Good catch!

@ijuggle42

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to asked if he paid extra for that look until I saw this comment. lol

Pull out toe kick are a great way to store cookie sheets, large flat pans, etc

Really great video. My background is construction so I do know what is good and what isn’t. Loved the counter to ceiling tiles.👍💖

Enclosing the fridge looks good but we found 10 years on and we need to replace our fridge. Trying to find a fridge to fit the size left us with one choice as the fridges have increased in size. Just a thought

@QueenBee-gx4rp

2 жыл бұрын

Same thing has happened to me. We had to trim off some of the cabinet. What will happen with next fridge?

@movingforwardLDTH

2 жыл бұрын

My folks had a built-in fridge back in the 1970s (w/a front panel that matched the new cabinets, too) and the fridge lasted until the house was torn down in 1992 by the developers who bought the property to build townhomes. So maybe it was the fridge.

I applaude you fir doing all this yourself. Congrats. My suggestion to all DIYers....at least talk to a professional kitchen designer. Even if you do not buy their kitchen, the time you spend just looking and listening in a kitchen show room will pay off in the long run. There is a science to great kitchen design.

Thx for this great info & video !

Love the info except suggesting amazon instead of hardware store. I feel we need to be careful of not supporting our local businesses

@HillaryMoore

2 жыл бұрын

I agree unless there is no local hardware store. I have to travel 2 towns away for a hardware store - and that is a big-box store. Amazon is not always the cheapest, either. Even adding travel time/gas, etc. they were less expensive to get just what we wanted.

@Sofia-cx9dq

2 жыл бұрын

Yesss! I was looking for this comment. Nowadays everyone is looking for the best deal all the time, but we don't really think about why something is cheaper. It's super important to support local businesses when possible

@maoak5470

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Habitat for Humanity ReStores for those who live near larger cities. I have found many items there from flooring to hardware, tools, cabinet pulls, lighting, etc. It is often at a great savings, the money goes to a good cause, and I donate all my old items for resale if they are still usable.

thanks for the video! I have one intake on open shelving though, dishes and mugs tend to collect dust on them.

@networth00

2 жыл бұрын

Not if used often.

Love my Kitchenaid beverage center

I love the floating shelves in my kitchen, I have zero wall cabinets and it works for me. Dust and grease? I had it even with the regular wall cabinets I had before. I am fine with the shelves, people will prefer regular wall cabinets. It depends what you like and I respect it.

Really good, practical considerations!

@TailHappyTV

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

If you’re a cookie baker or use sheet pans in the oven, consider installing a narrow cabinet that will accommodate the vertical height of your largest pans. Also, consider installing a vertical cabinet with a pull out peg board. Using stainless steel “S” hooks you can then hang all your pots and pan lids by their lips, saving space in your other cabinets.

@Gomba13

6 ай бұрын

There is a much cheaper and easier trick than the narrow cabinet: drawers behind the toe kick (the toe kick is the drawer face). You don't even need handles on them, you only need a small cutout at the top that you can hook a finger into, and it can't be seen when standing or seated. This needs less linear feet of cabinet than the narrow cabinet yet offers much more storage space.

I have open shelves and love it. I use it for the common dishes so that they dont have time to collect dust

Excellent, thanks!!

This was very helpfull thanks.

Very helpful video. Thank you very much.

Great tips! ❤

if you can install base cabinets properly, you can easily install upper cabinets. You can use some jacks or stands to hold the upper cabinets up while you adjust and screw them into place. It also helps to place solid continuous blocking/backing in the walls prior to installing any cabinets so you don't have to find individual studs.

@spanieaj

2 жыл бұрын

I installed the wall cabinets first. I installed a 2x4 ledger at the height of the bottom of the wall cabinet. I just rested the cabinet on the 2x4 while screwing in the cabinets. It made the installation so easy plus it made sure the cabinet height was uniform. I also installed backing so I did not need to find the studs.

Thank you for the info.