DIY Rental Kitchen Makeover For Under $100 | Ikea Hacks For Small Kitchens
DIY Rental Kitchen Makeover For Under $100 | Ikea Hacks For Small Kitchens
Hi, I’m Alexandra! You may remember me from the video series The Home Primp. I am no longer working on that series, but I’m bringing you lots of new and fresh content on this channel!
When it comes to rental kitchens, my friends Ed and Noelle lucked out. But there are a few common issues that they experience that almost every renter does too — stained counters, cabinets and knobs that look a little worn out and shelving that just doesn’t match the rest of the kitchen. They gave me $100 to completely transform their rental kitchen. You don’t need to gut your rent kitchen to make it look stylish. Instead, spend a little money and update the things you have to work with. I’m here to show you how!
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Spray paint primer: https://fave.co/2P6UU3B *
White paint on shelves: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/colour-overview/find-your-colour/colour/cc-40/cloud-white
Gold spray paint: https://fave.co/2P4BY5L *
Marble contact paper: https://fave.co/2OwuA1S *
Stain: https://fave.co/2MpWJdw *
White paint on bar cart: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-ca/colour-overview/find-your-colour/colour/oc-10/white-sand
Gold hook: https://fave.co/2P3hGK1 *
Tea towel (similar): https://fave.co/2MkAlCh *
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Label maker: https://fave.co/2P6Dog4 *
You made a lot of improvements with a little elbow grease. Great job.
Love the redo but I can’t stand crap on the front of a fridge it just looks awful.
Crazy because I used the same label maker and bottle combo.
Wait. Does this become Alexandra’s apartment later??
That’s not a table saw… that was a compound miter saw 😊
And they would have used a blade designed to cut metal specifically. .. all fairly pricey.
*Isn’t this your kitchen…. But before you did the most recent pink makeover with the pink peel & stick back splash.*
It looks great !! So fresh & airy !!
can you show us a how-to video of how to fill in chipped off paint on rental walls?
Thanks were did you get contact paper
I gave up. Loud, loud music and a tiny little voice. Made my ears hurt.
No doubt the kitchen looked wonderful when it was finished, but I’m not staying for long enough to see.
I like my ears too much.
PSA: if the farmhouse, butcher block trolley is going to have food cut or prepped on it, DO NOT use stain or varnish as your final coat! Using varnish definitely doesn’t make wood cut-resistant (nothing does), and if you happen to cut it, you will risk ingesting the varnish/harmful chemicals it is made with. Only use butcher block oils, beeswax/mineral oil mixtures, or food safe finishes on natural wood surfaces in the kitchen!
Could have used rectangular wicker baskets above the cabinets that could hold kitchen towels, pantry items, and other kitchen paraphernalia. You may want to rethink your storage ideas; watch videos on storage.
You can create a series of how to decorate in Rental…it helps a lot
Looks great!
My favorite part of these videos are the cats! Jk you’re great!
Do you mind showing us how to make over bathroom sink please?
great job !!
Any ideas to redo butcher block countertops without ripping them out???
Your redos are always great!
Have you MOVE there NOWO????
Hey, Alexandra, I like your diy videos. About 10 minutes ago I watched another video. more recent, that looks to be about the same kitchen. Is it really? I love the marble-like paper for the counter from this video and the pink backsplash from the later video 😉
She puts pink heart everywhere.In bathroom,kitchen,living room,bedroom…Please,stop!
Please help me !!!! I am moving into apt.that has Duck yes I say 🦆. Border all around the living room and kitchen I don’t know the man good to ask to replace it with something else ….I hate border on a good day what can I do to cover it I guess????? 🦆 🦆 🦆 yes that’s what it looks like.
*Why was your voice mostly on the left hand side of my phone’s speakers?!*
Hey my dear. Did you tried already wood contact paper instead of marble ? Does it look good ? thanks
I used an adorable white and red checkered contact paper for a backsplash in my first apartment for a cute farmhouse feel. Best part it was super easy to remove upon move out.
i am scratching my head at the cat scratcher situation!
This is your kitchen now!
That stain would probably work well on a coffee table. I might get some of that.
thank you for the idea of the contact paper!!!
Are the spice racks and pots and pans too high for her to reach? The cookbooks definitely are. It looks good, though.
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Is there risk of mold with the countertop?
my left ear really enjoyed this
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Okay I have a BIG question. I am new to this, so bare with me. My new rental, has horrible white kitchen tile countertop. So its not exactly a flat surface. Do you know any way, to cover them? I was thinking vinyl then I thought, well, because it isn’t a flat surface ( tiles ), this could be a tricky project. Any ideas??
This looks so much like your current kitchen
Wowww I love youuu
Sorry, but the music is too much, otherwise good makeover
One thing you didn’t mention was that you may want to get permission from the landlord to paint the cabinet handles.
The link for the stain is not working for me can you pls tell me what kind of stain you used
You did an awesome job.
Is there a video for the pot rail idea?
I’ll just say “wow” !
IMO the kitchen is just too damned white! If I was going to put contact paper anywhere, I’d put it on the back splash to add some life to the space. I can’t imagine the contact paper on the counter would hold up long term, especially by the sink where it will get repeatedly wet.
I really like it. However the shelves I found them too high up on the wall …
My god, that balcony… OwO
I am going to get a small rental studio apartment soon. And I am thinking of having a seaside beach theme. Any idea.
Isn’t this YOUR apartment now? Or have I gone mad in lockdown?
Please more flooring makeovers!!
Love the contact paper and spice shelf idea 😍