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You probably can't switch the sides of sink and stove because of piping etc, but if you'll open the wall, I would invest in a nice, sleak and minimal stovetop and oven that gets installed in the cabinets. They're not usually that much more expensive than those big, chunky kind of stoves that the apartment now has and the nicer look will definitely pay it's worth back :)
i totally agree that would really open up the spaace
If you are not much of a cook, you don't even need to have any there. Just buy an portable induction burner you can put away when not in use, and be sure to have a 30 or 36 inch cabinet where a stove might be for a future buyer to switch out. Many European kitchens have an all-in- one washer/dryer under the kitchen counter. That would give you more counter space if you removed laundry closet. But you could just put it in the dinky shower instead. Love the walls of windows. Definitely add lots of plants. Fig and umbrella trees, and pots of hanging vines would be great. I would add a wall hung electric fireplace over heater unit with built in bookshelves around it, and a chunky mantle above. The mantle will block heat. Although heaters usually blow out into the room, not rise straight up, unless a wood burner. Could install tv over mantle with a cover or frame around it. Hammock in front of windows, or swing chairs. Definitely not a fan of carpet, yuck. Have area rugs for softness. Cork tile is warm, cushiony and antimicrobial as well as environmentally good. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Congratulations.
@@serenakoleno9338 Good thoughts and options about the kitchen, but with condos I would also consider resale value, even if you had no plans to move out in a long time.
Also as someone who isn't much of a cook, I would definitely suggest having a good basic kitchen with proper setup because that helps me cook at least a little more! If I only had a portable burner, I'd never cook because they don't usually fit more than one or two little pans, which makes it harder to cook for friends, or if you like to meal prep and cook for days in advance, it's a hassle.
you can switch the sides, happens all the time with gut renovations but it's gonna be expensive because of extra plumbing and electricity, def not something you can diy without experience
@@slena Would have to be approved by the HOA Board as those pipes service everyone above and below her. Would have to be some kind of work around. Condos function much differently than standalone homes or even townhomes. Many more reno restrictions.
Hardwood floors with rugs is the move!! You can change them out to match any aesthetic and I think it looks cleaner and more modern! (ps carpet can also trigger dust allergies sooo)
Agreed! Love the vibes
Exactly my thought
The only downside of hardwood floors, is that it costs more to install.
I would say to go for lament floor.
Yup, exactly what I was thinking!
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i think you should knock down the wall in the kitchen so that it'll seem spacious! for the flooring, I personally think you should do hardwood just because it's easier to clean and looks neat- if you want cozy vibes add some rugs. you should keep the sliding mirror in the big bedroom, and renovate the bathrooms. I'm so excited to see what you do with your condo!!
Most likely wouldn't be approved as it's probably load bearing.
This is such a big step in your life and we are so proud of you!!!
😭😭 thank u so much!!
Couldn’t agree more! So proud
Whatever you do, do not take out the limited storage you have. Everyone always says "it will open it up the room", but if youre constantly tripping over your vacuum or whatever bc you no good place to put it, your home will feel too small. Even a 2k sqft house will feel too small if you can't store any tools or christmas decorations or winter coats or a mop bucket. With good, organized storage, 600sqft can feel spacious.
Couple of thoughts! Try to blur your window view in the videos because it’s very easy to determine what building you live in. As a single gal safety thing please be mindful and careful of this! With respect to the Reno’s look into small space living solutions. You might want to keep that storage room/corner where things go to die as a pantry/closed storage. Small spaces look cluttered very easily so closed storage keeps things looking clean and minimal. Also think about air conditioning solutions for the summer. I’ve lived downtown in those older buildings with giant windows and if you don’t have an AC unit you will be cooked alive inside. Considering how we had the heat dome last summer it’s a worthy investment. Think about creature comforts first and fit design aesthetic into it afterwards, something may look nice but if it’s not functional as well it’s likely to cause more regrets down the line. Good luck with your reno!
Definitely hardwood floors (with some cozy rugs ofcourse!). Have you thought about maybe making the guest bedroom your office? With lots of plants a large desk and then a couch that can also be turned into a bed or is just big enough to sleep on in general when you have guests over?
Omg it’s gorgeous! If I was you I would 100% knock down the wall separating the kitchen and living room to let in more light and those gorgeous views! You could even move the oven and make the other side of it a breakfast bar but maybe that’s a bit to drastic 😅 anyway have fun renovating I bet it will look great! :)
Life goals to purchase a house/condo in your 20"s!!! I am so proud of you, Jen
Your condo is amazing! I bet after a few weeks it’ll look way more gorgeous because of your creativity!
Right? I love it!
i am officially so invested in this condo glow up journey! can't wait to see what you do with the place and congrats! big boss move to own a condo in dt vancouver! :O
So many questions for you, especially since I'm not familiar with condos.
1) Are you sure you can move walls? Seemed like quite a few had sprinkler systems in them and you'd think that would include more water piping that your average home.
2) Are you going to keep the carpet? Personally, carpet is a detriment to my mold allergies so I'm never a huge fan, but it does provide warmth in the winter & sound dampening properties.
3) Does your building have a large freight elevator? I'm curious how you'd get materials & appliances out when you change them.
4) I know you mentioned possibly having a roommate in the future - ever thought of turning the solarium into an office in the meantime? When I had roommates, I had my desk in my room and I spent an ungodly amount of time in my room - between using my desk & sleeping, etc. You might end up spending all day in one room which isn't really healthy, mentally.
5) Are you allowed to rewire/move ceiling lights? (Even through an electrician) I'm curious what you'd choose for new pieces.
It’s so cute how your mom is filming it makes it more comfortable or vogue if that makes sense lol! congrats!! 😊
As some who lives busing, well, skytrain distance from that general area, I know the insane pricing and am extra proud! My broke butt could never- goals!!
It's crazy to see a TH-camr I watch so often live so close, makes me wonder if I passed you by at some point 🤯
can't wait to see every DIY renovation videos!!
It’s so funny to hear Americans call a 30 year old building old! Very excited to see how you renovate the place and I actually think I like the green windows, they’re unique :)
Edit: I obviously know that any kind of building needs updates every once in a while. I just meant that where I’m from most houses are at least 50 years old and many are even older (built in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s) which is why it was funny to hear!
I'm not even from near US but I think 30 years is a long age already for buildings, and especially appliances, floors, everything! Things wear out in that time even when taken care of properly. Also science and tech has come a long way since even 20 years ago, so it's good to update if it means you can become more energy efficient and environment friendly :)
In Vancouver it's a big deal because the older the building the less earthquake safe it will probably be as the standards have increased over the decades. We are expecting large earthquakes most likely level 7 but also at some point a megashake. I wouldn't want to be in an older building for a 6-7 here to be honest. Also in older buildings you have old electrical, plumbing, air ducts, windows and elevators that might need renos which may come out of your pocket instead of the maintenance fund.
Couldn’t agree more
Most of the houses in the US that I’ve experienced are much much older than 30 years… in FL and OH anyway
My house I live in was built in 1968, and it’s still in really good condition and looks up to time of the world!
this is so exciting for you!! i’m glad we get to watch the progression of it and all your adulting! i was wondering- would u want to turn the death closet into the laundry space? then you can have a pantry in the kitchen and still keep the entry closet. just a thought! but i’m so happy for you and congrats on being a homeowner!!!!
hardwood floors 100%, better for resale and cleaning and you can buy rugs
Agree!!
Oh my gosh congrats Jen! You definitely have to make a series of you renovating your condo! 💕
Hell ya! ✨
YES BEEN WAITING FOR THIS CONGRATULATIONS LOVE! SO PROUD ! I CANT WAIT TO SEE HOW YOU DECORATE IT!!! 💛💕
I think for the kitchen you should knock the top half of the wall down and build a small breakfast bar type thing and have stools to sit on. I do LOVE carpet but Hard wood floors are easier to clean but can get scratched. As long as you have a carpet cleaner you should be fine with carpet. But if you didn't want to have carpet you could do wood with rugs to match your aesthetic. And that room with the big window (small bedroom) could be your study/work space for any instruments, and if you continue with your music you could record in there. :D Soo Proud of you Jen. Can't wait to follow your reno ideas. Whatever you deside will be AMAZING.
I used to live in that building, same unit as yours but on a higher floor. Super cool to see you renovating it! I was staying in the solarium and that room had a lot of condensation problems when the door was closed and the heat was on in the winter, so just a tip - keep the air flowing. We would get water literally pooling on the ground from the condensation dripping down from the windows.
I havent been on your channel for over a year (barely any YT in fact), but coming back to see ur progression is astounding! I've been following you for about 7 years now and I'm soo proud of how far you've come! You deserve this and everything more. Can't wait to see the renovation vlogs
Ahhhh! I love your new home! You're such a girl boss!!!!
Suggestion: Over the heater vent in the living room you could do a feature wall similar to the one in you brothers room or maybe put a fake fireplace or mural!
Just some inspo :)
So I would take down the wall in the Kitchen and make an island with the sink in it. And some barstools at the end.
Inside the kitchen I would move the washer and dryer into the entry closet and make that now free space a little pantry.
For the storage closet I would do a walk in closet.
The second bedroom would be a hobby room/office.
For all the flooring I would do some vinyl hardwood flouring (easy to clean and waterproof)
Hope that helps :)
you should knock out the fridge wall in the kitchen and you can build an island with the sink built into it! also a cool thing you could do is the top cabinets white and the bottom a colour!❤
I think the room you are saying as “room 2” should be a study room, Pinterest inspired. Basically I’m saying that maybe 🤔 you can add a study table in the middle, a cute chair, and the amazing view will come in my mind it looks perfect! Anyway congrats on being the new home/ condo owner :D
I absolutely love the potential this condo has! It fits you so well and I just know you’re creativity is going to make this an amazing living space 💛
I think you should paint the blue window frames black and interior walls white to brighten up the space. Also, switch out the door knobs for a more modern look. I would avoid placing a desk in the bedroom because you'll probably spend too much time in there. Having a separate work area will help your Brain distinguish when it's time to work vs. rest. For that one deep closet, I think you should use it to store all of your arts and craft materials using those tall drawers from ikea and label the drawers so you can easily find things. Instead of fearing heating up your tv, you can get a tv console and place your tv on there on the wall opposite of the heater. Hope you liked these tips. Super excited to see how you decorate the space!
I forgot to mention, instead of blinds for the living room, get some black out curtains in a light color.
As someone who struggles with allergies 🤧 I removed the carpet in my room and put hardwood floors. Best decision of my life. Plus I have a pup 🐶 so it works better for the both of us. Idk if maybe one day you plan on getting pets or have any but hard wood is definitely a great choice in my opinion
I feel like this apartment would really compliment:
- a mixture of white and wooden panels to create a division in an open plan; otherwise it can be confusing to the eye if the rooms are all white
- simple furniture because the wood adds a lot of texture to the room
- if you want colours like yellow/green/pink etc in the rooms then add these colours through decorations such as plants and coloured pillows
- FROM PERSONAL EXPERIENCE (if you are like me and change your mind a lot lol) painting the walls bright colours has the risk of becoming distasteful after a while AND it is much longer process repainting walls when you can just change the colour through something simple like plants/pillows/rugs etc...
- some yt videos with the vibe i was tryna explain:
1. th-cam.com/video/v84HALoIEAQ/w-d-xo.html
2. th-cam.com/video/NkIoLZrCjAQ/w-d-xo.html
3. th-cam.com/video/YcGvWMHRlak/w-d-xo.html
4. th-cam.com/video/CPncVLup-f8/w-d-xo.html
I’m so excited for the renovation videos!
It's so sweet that her mum records her videos 1:02
Omg im so happy for you!! Love your home 👌love your vids💓xx
I love your mom filming!!!
Yesss independent queennn 🥰🥰the storage closet next to the dining area could be another option place to put you washer and dryer. I just think the front cupboard is get space as it’s right when you walk in but the one with the door you can close make it less obvious but it’s a good amount of space :)
The storage closet could become the laundry room? You could still remove the wall but maybe leave a little closet in the corner. I think that wall shares with the bathroom so the possibility of water is there!! This plan may make the dining area a little boxy though. My other thought was to move the washer/dryer to the other wall in the kitchen. Then you could move the fridge to where it currently is. Water should be on both sides so hypothetically it could work. Hopefully, your renovation approvals from the building goes smoothly!!
so proud of you jen!! youve come from redoing your dorm room, to owning property and designing it!!
It may not of been the one you were hoping for, but it is still well deserved and beautiful, this condo is soon to be completely JENeffied!
Tbh I think what you should do for the room near the storage is actually change the flooring since it is hard to clean, put a chair, a nice cute clear table, art like pictures on the wall. There you go a nice sit-down coffee room just do stuff in there like it's so cute since there are windows and when it rain sit will be gorgeous.
Ahhhh congrats!🎉
Please please PLEASE make a video on the financials of buying your condo! There are hardly any young TH-cam personalities that go into the details of buying a home, like the down payment, mortgage, all that stuff that is SUPER helpful for us that have yet to get to the part of life and don’t want to go in blind.
I would really appreciate it!
If you don’t have a storage unit in the building you want to keep that room. I didn’t see much closet in the unit and you be surprised how much you will be missing storage when you don’t have it.
Get rid of the carpet and get vinyl . Vinyl is great for condos in case there is a leak Yiu won’t have to replace the floor. Just use cute rugs to warm up the place.
"with things I like to see in the kitchen" the return of the signature avocado toast transitions- a classic 🥑💗
cant wait to see you doing some diy and renovate the condo to your personal taste 😍😍😍
I cant wait for all the renovating videos coming up especially the kitchen
Congratulations, can't wait for the coming reno videos, I'm so excited for you xx
i just started watching the vid and idk if she is mentioned later but I love seeing that her mom does these things with her. right from touring the condos to making this vid with her (Mom's the videographer) is awesome! yay Mothers! hehe
For the living room an idea would be to not be the couch against the wall and put it in the centre facing the window then a coffe table I front facing the window x
I agree with knocking down all the walls and rearranging kitchen. You should totally do hard wood and can use nice rugs. You should think about using part of the storage room for a small office. It’s a great place and I can’t wait to see the renovations.
Ahh! That tiled section would be so cute for plants!! Loving the condo! Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
i love the condo! I feel like you should knock out the wall and connect the kitchen to living room maybe put like an island there. change the countertops in the kitchen and maybe change the tiles in the guest room to carpet. excited to see you decorate ur condo!! 🫶
The fact that you can afford a condo in Vancouver is honestly amazing!! like the most expensive place to live in Canada 😱 good for you girl! Can’t wait to see what you do with the space ❤️
im sure thet you will make this condo so much better than how it's looks right now! im so excited to see you doing a condo makeover!!!❤️😍
hardwood floors alllll the way omg i personally don't love carpet because its hard to clean and it gets dirty so easily and its just not quite as sleek as hardwood floors... i say if u want the fuzzy cozy feel, just do hardwood floors with rugs throughout the whole condo :) i think u made the right choice in condos and i cant wait to see the final product
Keep that storage room, or at least part of it. You will need it eventually to keep as an extra pantry since your kitchen is small and just to hide things that you don't want to keep visible.
Marble as a kitchen counter is very pretty but unless there is some kind of plastic coating it is an actual sponge for EVERYTHING. Every single stain. Very high maintenance material, a granite or quartz come in loads of colour and you could use it as a paint palette.
I am an interior designer here in the US. When working in condos, everything you do requires reviews/ permission by the HOA as well as permits. Because of this, there can be many unexpected costs and things can take much longer. Wood floors for example require soundproofing. Plumbing usually cannot be relocated. Walls cannot moved as many are structural. Even getting rid of what you remove can be a huge hassle in terms of landfill rules. You can even be charged fines by the HOA if you dont do things by the book. I suggest making sure what you plan to do is all allowed, even something you may think is simple.
Hopefully it is easier there than here and you seem to know what you are doing. Best of luck.
I think you should use the second storage room as maybe a filming room or study to put a desk n stuff ! 💓
Oml I’m so excited to see what you do with the place I see a lot of potential in it and you inspire me so much especially since I love interior design/ decorating and diYing stuff and I’m still in highschool lol soooo I’m super excited and proud of you!!! Can’t wait to see what you do
Girly... THAT VIEW! Holy. I miss living in Vancouver so much!
Laminate is a great option for flooring that looks like hardwood while being durable and super easy to clean, if you choose to go that way!
IKEA is a lifesaver for storage and crafting areas while keeping an affordable price point! For my home studio, I used paint and added wood trim to match the existing moldings throughout my home studio for a built-in look. It was so fun to customize!
You're obviously a pro when it comes to DIY so I'd love to see what you could do with a project like that 😊
So so happy for you and excited to see what you will do with your new space!
(Wearing shoes inside of the house should definitely be a crime... super disappointed it hasn't made its way into the Criminal Code yet tbh)
I would recommend avoiding marble countertops at all costs! If you drop something heavy on them they can chip or chip the item badly- best to go with a different more hard-wearing material! Would also recommend making the spare room a study as well! With some sort of sofa bed/ armchair bed and then your desk there so you can work with the natural lighting there!
Super excited to see your journey with this
hardwood floors are so pretty!! and easy to clean! you can still have fuzzy rugs in any colour and shape, the only limit is your imagination! good luck on this amazing journey 💖
This is gonna be such an important chapter in your life! I’m so excited for you!
Maybe put the washer and dryer in the storage area off the dining? Seems like a decent small laundry room. And then you could still store random things in there (tools, linens, etc).
Ugh!! I’m so EXCITED for the renovation series!! Ahh 🔥💖😊
Something else you could do is move the door on the spare bedroom to where you want the tv, extend the storage room towards the living room but also extend the spare room towards the kitchen. U could then use one as a filming room and the other as a spare bedroom! Just an idea! I love this for you and can’t wait to see the Reno vids 🎉🎉😊
Love the space, cannot wait to see the Jen makeover magic
We love you jenn💜💜💜💜
YES JEN
As is, I don’t like the design of the place but I do love it’s potential. Those windows alone are so good but I’m excited to see how you’re going to turn the place around. I know I’m going to end up loving it in the end! Good luck on this journey! 💕
Thinking about how you'll renovate stuff in the house is so exciting! I bet you can't sleep well at night imagining how to make the house look good! lol
Congrats on the new condo! I am SO excited for you! Love your content!
So excited to see all the Reno !!! 💕🥰🥳
Wood for sure! It’ll look really good and you can always put big carpets for than comfy vibe
I'm so excited to see what you do with your new home!!!!!
omg i can already see u thriving in this condo :') we're all so excited for u + ur future jen!
hardwood floor with rugs! also i’m
so happy ur moving to Vancouver because now my chance of meeting you is way higher!
I think in the den/guest bedroom, it would be cool to have hardwood floors and a big cool rug! That way you still get the heat retention/coziness without having carpet and you can change it up whenever you want :)
Congratulations 🎊🎉🍾🎈
The beginning of the video when you opened the door was like the 73q by vogue BUT SO EXCITED to see what you are gonna do with your condo
you are SO underrated! you deserve thousands, million of views and likes girl
you are such a girlboss you deserve so much more
Woohoooooo what an exciting new beginning for you!
have been waiting😭♥️♥️ i love your videos
For the guest bedroom maybe get a sofa bed and turn it into a filming room/office. But when you have guests you could still use it
I would suggest to replace the tiles in the guest bedroom with hard wood floors and then add a rug on top! That way you get both, and a bonus is the hard wood i feel is timeless and the rugs you can replace with different styles in case you decide to switch it up! I hope this helps!
Ahhh I am so excited about what you are going to with the place. Can't wait for the first room make-over!
The way I SQUEALED when I saw the title of the video...
Get rid of the carpet floors. You can install underfloor heaters and choose your own carpets matching the design of the room or your mood. Plus, the carpet retains so much dust and you will have to buy a powerful vacuum for it. The hardwood is way easier to clean and it lasts longer.
You can always do laudry room in the storage closet, and then pantry where the washing machine is now
Omg I’ve beeeen waitiingggg sooo exciteddd✨✨✨✨
I literally thought the shoe thing when the video started. I always wonder where people fit a shoe rack in little entrances like that, especially if you move the washer/dryer in that closet.
girl I think putting the washer and dryer in the big storage room would be better since it's closer to the rooms and not all the way towards the entrance. and a carpet would be nice for the guest bedroom because it feels comfy especially in a place where you sleep but maybe that's just me. But congrats on getting this condo. you're so good with renovating so im sure your condo will look ✨amazing ✨ once you're done. 🥰
Omg I can’t wait for the renovation
I love the idea of a wood floor, but honestly what you prefer matters the most since its your own condo!
Also I wear shoes until I go to bed, and then put them on immediately when I wake up, so in my case that’ll be 80 years in prison lmao
HIII you should have a color theme for your condo. for example, oranges, yellows yk the warms tones and add like little elements like suns and decor that will compliment the colors. or you could go more blues and greens yk cool tones and at a lot of fake plants…or real plants whatever floats your boat. and i also do think you should put a screen projector in the living room because at night it would be very movie esc because you will have the view of the city with having popcorn and watching a movie. if your read this THANKS 💗. ps i love your videos 😍💗💗
Congratulations & I'm happy for you Jen!!! 😍💖💖
This makes me so excited. Renovations just make me so energetic and I cannot wait to see what you do with it.
was waiting for this! this condo is beautiful, and once you renovate and decorate it your way, it gon' look WONDERFUL! you should remove the wall of the kitchen to make it look spacious. and in my opinion, hardwood floors are the way to go; much neat and easy to clean. hope you have a fun time decorating the condo!
I wish I had kitchen cabinets like those! If I did, they'd be neon orange!
Jen this is so exciting!!! I'm so happy for you. Once you know where the water pipes are you can work around them with placing your washer and dryer. Really hope you can open up the kitchen wall.