I see a lot of comments complaining about this or that that they didn't like or don't want to do... but this video is to give you ideas and teach you something new... if you don't like something just don't do it in your home... not everything has to be what you personally like....
@willows I didn't say the comments were nasty... I will reiterate what I said since you felt compelled to try to put me in my place, was that people are complaining about things that they do not have to implement in there own home if they don't feel the need too.... Also if people are allowed to complain about the video then I'm am allowed to complain about the people... 😀👍✌
lorimar matos no one is putting you in your place, She's just sharing that she doesn't view comments with your perspective. I don't share your perspective either, but like you said we're all entitled to our opinions ✌
Love your videos, so glad to see a new one! I am so inspired by a woman doing actual home improvements solo, beyond just decorating or basic glue gun diy. I'm a single homeowner of 10+ yrs, and there is so much I still want to do. Thank you for the inspiration!
Yay!! So good to see your work again. I love your videos; they're so well edited, I can watch them repeatedly. Great job on the kitchen remodel. As a renter, I love your rental remodel series. Thanks for sharing your MacGyver techniques.
Nicely done. And the blue with be cooling in the LA summers and the tile look makes the kitchen cozy. Thanks. And glad to see a new video of your work. Much appreciated 😊
see a lot of hate and i just want to say i appreciate this video!! searched many pages to find someone covering tiles instead of putting tiles on a flat wall! this helped a lot!!! thank you!
You always have such great videos with such stylish results. And it's encouraging to see that it doesn't take a good deal of renovation "know-how" to accomplish changes in one's home.
Thanks for sharing this! As a renter, I hate when everything is so bland. Being able to spice up my apartment and still get my security deposit is just what I need. Would love to see more of these. (Unfortunately, I've never had an apartment with any kind of backsplash. It's always cheap drywall and the lowest grade of paint possible. So, I think those tiles would do damage.)
I LOVE those tiles! I'll be moving into a new apartment with an open floor plan. The kitchen is nice but uninteresting. These tiles could be just the ticket. I'll have to check them out. Nice job as always Isabelle! :)
It’s true the original kitchen was a stunning rental, and maybe didn’t need much work. But I’ve been in plenty of rentals that would’ve benefited by these lovely decorative ideas, wish I would have seen this then!
Wow! I love the new look! I like some personality in my spaces, especially in a large kitchen. I'm going to be checking out those tiles because rentals are no joke. Thanks!
Lots of great ideas as always! New ideas which we can adapt to our own aesthetics and structure of the kitchen. Please ignore those silly comments of some negative people.
Loved the idea....! Lately I have been looking for a temporary tile idea for my bathroom. I took a look in their other options of tiles and I found very nice ones. Thank you for your awesome ideas Isabel.
I'm so glad you've been putting your projects up again. I laughed out loud at that IKEA cart (I have one). As always, you changed the look of that space. Awesome!
Just an FYI about Smart Tiles. When they're removed from dry wall they may take off chunks of the dry wall as well. Theyre a great rental alternative but not 100% damage free. I used them as a border in the guest bathroom of a condo I used to rent and it looked beautiful, as close to glass tiles as you could get. However, the take down process when it was time to move....not great. Even with a dryer and even using adhesive remover, we still had damaged dry wall. Which I then had to repair and then try to color match the custom paint that the landlord had in the bathrooms. Just wanted to put this out there for anyone thinking about applying these to drywall. They REALLY STICK! Applying over existing tiles obviously wouldnt cause damage.
Wow! Soo creative! My kitchen design is really similar and my color is blue as well. I will try the cornice (maybe with fabric) and tiles! Thanks so much for the idea! I'm bored with my kitchen. lol
The white subway tiles are already nice. It was plain looking because there was nothing on the counter like some pop of color. I think the blue sticker back splash was too busy looking especially that it has 8 different patterns. Changing the knobs to copper, gold or even vintage bronze will createa great contrast from the white subway tiles and white cabinets. Green plants with white planter would have some fresh pop of color on the counter tops.
I like the tiles, but I wouldn't have done the whole wall, just in strategic places. The valance over the window is great and the island is so cool! I love what you did! What I really love is that when you move, you can take those things with you for your next place!
I love watching your videos. i hope you can come up with a teaching sessions one day. I am sure you will have a lot of enrollees including me from Canada.
Hey Isabelle, can you make a video on how to add privacy and soundproofing between floors? I live in an apartment where basement's been converted into a bedroom, but is directly connected to the living room through a flight of stairs (no doors!!).
My favorite renter-friendly things I use to decorate my apartment, including Smart tiles: amzn.to/2CokXh8
Here’s a cost breakdown for the makeover:
Total cost: $446
Backsplash: $368
VINTAGE Azur Smart Tiles - 46 tiles @ $8 each - product info: amzn.to/2scL8F4
Window Cornice: $10
$6 wood and corner brackets
$4 paint (custom color)
IKEA BEKVAM kitchen cart hack/revamp: $48
2 ½” casters w/ brakes: $14
Wood: $15
Stain: $8
Plants: $20
I see a lot of comments complaining about this or that that they didn't like or don't want to do... but this video is to give you ideas and teach you something new... if you don't like something just don't do it in your home... not everything has to be what you personally like....
Thank you. I was thinking the same thing. Its about what the renters want.
I dont see any nasty comments just people adding to the conversation. Its a public video people are allowed to comment whatever they want.
@willows I didn't say the comments were nasty... I will reiterate what I said since you felt compelled to try to put me in my place, was that people are complaining about things that they do not have to implement in there own home if they don't feel the need too.... Also if people are allowed to complain about the video then I'm am allowed to complain about the people... 😀👍✌
lorimar matos no one is putting you in your place, She's just sharing that she doesn't view comments with your perspective. I don't share your perspective either, but like you said we're all entitled to our opinions ✌
Omg! I agree. Complainers: its not YOUR space, its what THEY wanted. Chill!
If my rental kitchen was like the before, I would be happy :)
I so wish my rental looked like the before.
Helloooo
Right?!
me too
Same! It was so much better “before”
I like the before. I like the after. I love that when you get tired of the after, you can still have the before. Or something else!
Love your videos, so glad to see a new one! I am so inspired by a woman doing actual home improvements solo, beyond just decorating or basic glue gun diy. I'm a single homeowner of 10+ yrs, and there is so much I still want to do. Thank you for the inspiration!
oh my goodness! thanks! I need more renter makeover videos like this, please.
Absolutely!
You're welcome.
I actually loved the white subway tiles
Katie K it was beautiful but it arguably lacked personality
I did too. I think if they added plants it would have looked more modern and clean. Her tiles look so 90s.
Katie K same, but it looked plain and boring. i think this was the right choice
Me, too, but we're not the ones living there!
Katie K me too
Love all the blue treatments that went well with white. Looks elegant and so vibrant
The timing of this video is perfect for me. I just bought some smart tiles this morning and contact paper to update my rental
Yay!! So good to see your work again. I love your videos; they're so well edited, I can watch them repeatedly. Great job on the kitchen remodel. As a renter, I love your rental remodel series. Thanks for sharing your MacGyver techniques.
Be sure to show the landlord before you remove anything -- he may want to keep it, it looks so good!
Dear, I have been watching your videos for three years now. I really appreciate your talent very much. Lots of love from India.
Nicely done. And the blue with be cooling in the LA summers and the tile look makes the kitchen cozy. Thanks. And glad to see a new video of your work. Much appreciated 😊
Excellent idea! Those stick-on tiles made all the difference in that kitchen!
I love the blues against the white, so nice. One of my favorite color combinations.
I love that this rental makeover is realistic/simple and beautiful!!! Thank you!
The tiles sure did give the whole kitchen a WOW factor... great job. Love them!
see a lot of hate and i just want to say i appreciate this video!! searched many pages to find someone covering tiles instead of putting tiles on a flat wall! this helped a lot!!! thank you!
The blue and white kitchen looks beautiful. I never would have put those two colors together
You always have such great videos with such stylish results. And it's encouraging to see that it doesn't take a good deal of renovation "know-how" to accomplish changes in one's home.
Thanks for sharing this! As a renter, I hate when everything is so bland. Being able to spice up my apartment and still get my security deposit is just what I need. Would love to see more of these. (Unfortunately, I've never had an apartment with any kind of backsplash. It's always cheap drywall and the lowest grade of paint possible. So, I think those tiles would do damage.)
Very nice tile look. I am impressed with the many new home décor items that are available now.
I LOVE those tiles! I'll be moving into a new apartment with an open floor plan. The kitchen is nice but uninteresting. These tiles could be just the ticket. I'll have to check them out. Nice job as always Isabelle! :)
Love the new tiles in the space! It's noty style but it really works and made the kitchen look less like every contractors standard backsplash
So creative! Love that the cart was salvaged and remade like new
Lovely job- so creative and love the finished job. Well done!!!
tiles add real character to the kitch love it
Love this design!!! The Cornice is beautiful!!!
You're back!!! :) With new DIYs... :)
It’s true the original kitchen was a stunning rental, and maybe didn’t need much work. But I’ve been in plenty of rentals that would’ve benefited by these lovely decorative ideas, wish I would have seen this then!
Wow! I love the new look! I like some personality in my spaces, especially in a large kitchen. I'm going to be checking out those tiles because rentals are no joke. Thanks!
I am SCREAM CRYING that you covered that beautiful subway tile
those blue tiles were super cute! way better than the subway tiles.
Beautiful tiles, both before and after. The kitchen has such flair now.
I love this makeover! So easy. And the smart tiles and window valance together transforms the space. Love it! V-
Lots of great ideas as always! New ideas which we can adapt to our own aesthetics and structure of the kitchen. Please ignore those silly comments of some negative people.
Loved the idea....! Lately I have been looking for a temporary tile idea for my bathroom. I took a look in their other options of tiles and I found very nice ones. Thank you for your awesome ideas Isabel.
She gave the kitchen a modern Mediterranean feel so I'm not mad with that
This was a great transformation!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👍🏽 loved it!
Amazing how you always come under budget yet so FAB!!! Brava!!!big fan of ur work!!!
I love the smart titles this is really budget makeover, I love your simple ideas
That kitchen went from 0 personality to WOW! I love it:))
so glad to see more content from you! I missed your videos :)
J Girl I missed too. I really like her videos!
I'm so glad you've been putting your projects up again. I laughed out loud at that IKEA cart (I have one). As always, you changed the look of that space. Awesome!
Wow. It changed the look of your kitchen. Nice
The tiles are pretty for me and her tips are genius
This was a fun video, I really liked the after shots! Will defo check out more vids
Just an FYI about Smart Tiles. When they're removed from dry wall they may take off chunks of the dry wall as well. Theyre a great rental alternative but not 100% damage free. I used them as a border in the guest bathroom of a condo I used to rent and it looked beautiful, as close to glass tiles as you could get. However, the take down process when it was time to move....not great. Even with a dryer and even using adhesive remover, we still had damaged dry wall. Which I then had to repair and then try to color match the custom paint that the landlord had in the bathrooms. Just wanted to put this out there for anyone thinking about applying these to drywall. They REALLY STICK! Applying over existing tiles obviously wouldnt cause damage.
Love your rental series!
I liked the changes you made. I am enjoying your videos. Keep them coming...
I enjoyed this video immensely! You gave me so many ideas to do with my own kitchen. Thank you!
isabel, so nice to see another new project. It gives me inspiration to do a similar project. Keep the videos coming!
Beautiful! It added so much personality.
Yes!!!! Thank you. I wanted to know if someone could make over for $500 or less.. And you did. Thank you! This is all so wonderful looking..
Love the idea and the suggestions; very creative! Me on the other hand, I would've been happy with the previous kitchen though lol.
Happy to see your new video! Please, post more often 😊
that`s really WoW
love your creative way in architecture ...
you are so influences ...glad to see your back
another creative and delightful project. Keep up the awesome work!
the kitchen is beautiful the way you did it love it
lots of cool ideas (and very budget friendly too!) great video
Great ideas! Thank you! Love the tiles and stain color!
Yay!!!! glad to see your back!!!
Wow! Soo creative! My kitchen design is really similar and my color is blue as well. I will try the cornice (maybe with fabric) and tiles! Thanks so much for the idea! I'm bored with my kitchen. lol
I thought this was a great solution to match the renter’s taste. Well done.
You are a DIY Queen;D Please post more videos.
wow! howww awesome. We've been updating our rental but can only do so much... a backsplash that comes off is reallllly great though!
Great Job! love affordable diy ideas
You were the bonus to that
Kitchen 🍽️...Mom of 5
Wow beautiful makeover 👍🏼
You make this look so easy! I feel like I would cut a finger off while applying the tiles :D
Love the new tiles. So classy!😊
The white subway tiles are already nice. It was plain looking because there was nothing on the counter like some pop of color. I think the blue sticker back splash was too busy looking especially that it has 8 different patterns. Changing the knobs to copper, gold or even vintage bronze will createa great contrast from the white subway tiles and white cabinets. Green plants with white planter would have some fresh pop of color on the counter tops.
wow.. thanks for the cart idea I have the exact one that now lives in the junk pile outside that has seen better days I'm going to do what you did..
I like the color on the table top.
I like the tiles, but I wouldn't have done the whole wall, just in strategic places. The valance over the window is great and the island is so cool! I love what you did! What I really love is that when you move, you can take those things with you for your next place!
I love your channel. You have the best ideas.
Fabulous as usual!
I like it! The tiles are a little much for me, but the cart and valance are great!!!
Excellent as always.
Oooo the before was so cute:(
I hope you are writing a book or something. You do some amazing work.
Wow! It looks so cute better!
Very beautiful job!!
Very nice, I love the look!
I would ask to leave the tiles if I were the next renter. super cute
BEAUTIFUL! Great job!
Loved the tile makeover. White subway tiles are so common and boring
Great work, I loved it
I love watching your videos. i hope you can come up with a teaching sessions one day. I am sure you will have a lot of enrollees including me from Canada.
Brilliant! Love it! Thank you for sharing.
Awesome job! Love those tiles. 💟
Beautiful!!! I love it!!!!
I have a black puppy named Waffles, too!
That's a really nice kitchen to begin with......
It looks so nice!!!
I like the kitchen in white ,!
I love the before, but if it was my personality, I would be very happy with the after as well. Very nice.
Fantastic ideas..enjoyed this video ✅🇬🇧
You rock. Excellent ideas here
Hey Isabelle, can you make a video on how to add privacy and soundproofing between floors? I live in an apartment where basement's been converted into a bedroom, but is directly connected to the living room through a flight of stairs (no doors!!).