The Ultimate Rental Kitchen Makeover: You Won't Believe the Transformation!

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In this makeover, you will get small kitchen ideas to make it more functional and decor ideas that are all renter-friendly. I even share a solution for covering up ugly floors that is temporary!
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Intro to the tiny 25 ft2 rental kitchen
0:29 Sponsor info- Cyetus compact espresso machine
1:08 how to Peel and Stick tile backsplash over existing tile
2:28 DIY over the sink dish rack to free up counter space
3:24 Feature wood accent wall without making holes in the wall
6:03 Info on the sponsor: Cyetus compact 4 in 1 espresso machine
8:09 how to install a kitchen faucet
9:05 pull-out Cabinet trash can
10:02 Black kitchen fridge (removable contact paper)
10:48 New kitchen cabinet hardware
11:32 Installing under cabinet lighting
12:34 Maximizing storage with space saving kitchen ideas
13:41 Peel and Stick Backsplash for cooktop
14:44 Covering up the ugly tile floor with removable vinyl tiles
16:08 Before and After kitchen makeover
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@Its_like_the_T-Rex Жыл бұрын

Instead of plywood, I upgraded my horrible tiled backslash with simple foam board cut perfectly to size. I covered it in bold wallpaper and attached it to the wall with two sided velcro command strips. The fake wall also hides the wires for the undershelf lighting (yes I used a wireless light switch - love those!). Because foam board is light, command strips hold it incredibly well!

@candacechavigne5560 Жыл бұрын

I am moving next month and have been trying to figure out how to have a colored wall without painting since that isn't allowed at my new place. I had been planning to go with P&S wallpaper but it will end up being really expensive and a pain to remove when I leave. This is an amazing hack you have come up with. And the command strips? What a great time saver! I do have one question though, as I would be using foam board for the entire wall: if you had to use more than one board, how were you able to avoid seams where the boards meet showing?

@pamm2230 Жыл бұрын

@@candacechavigne5560 Possibility consider using construction hard foam insulation which comes in large sizes. I do believe they come in different thicknesses also.

@MizzAriCast Жыл бұрын

How would one go about doing the foam board trick around the stove... I would imagine the heat from the stove is not great on foam board

@pamm2230 Жыл бұрын

@@MizzAriCast My thought is that the foam board is just a thin base on which to adhere your contact paper or backsplash covering material so that it us easily returned to the original renter space. There are great compand hook adhesive dots and straps that can be used instead of using contact paper directly onto the wall surface that can leave terrible paste residue that is very difficult to remove.

@MizzAriCast Жыл бұрын

@@pamm2230 yes i love that idea and understand using it as a base. My question is would foam board as a base hold up on the wall behind the stove. My electric stove has one wall behind it and wonder if the heat that comes off it would damage the foam board i would adhere to the wall behind it. Any Thoughts?

@rosemaryramos1539 7 ай бұрын

Finally somebody did a more realistic video on how to “remodel a rental”❤ I loved how the plywood idea gave you the liberty to hammer into it, everything you wanted (without touching the rented property). The other idea I LOVED was the trash bins under the sink…PHENOMENAL!!!! THANK YOU…you are a genius 🤗❤️

@EngineerYourSpace 7 ай бұрын

Glad you liked it!!

@juliepaul8620 6 ай бұрын

Follow Alexandra Gater who decorates small rentals. So many great ideas.

@patmattiacci7265 Жыл бұрын

The use of tension rods is GENIUS! I don't often see a fix I would never have thought of, but that is IT! Great job!

@jackieoesterman6688 Жыл бұрын

This is the most incredible makeover I've seen in a very long time. The way you brought this from a bland and plain tiny kitchen to the very high end looking space is just beyond impressive. This is fantastic. GREAT, GREAT, JOB.

@KarMa-ws3ll Жыл бұрын

The Plywood wall is really genius and such a samrt idea for customizing a rental space bc it gives you so many options to design and attach things to it.

@EngineerYourSpace Жыл бұрын

I was really happy with how that wall turned out, and I love that it will be very easy to remove later!

@tracyataci9171 Жыл бұрын

Yeah that wall is a fantastic idea, and using tension rods to secure it really was genius.

@denisame5523 Жыл бұрын

@@EngineerYourSpace wondering how the landlord reacted seeing this new space made with any permanent changes!

@alvashoemaker8536 Жыл бұрын

It IS. Great idea; it ALSO Allows for additional/simple “hacks”: IDEAL, Isabelle…! ❤️. 👍🏼

@leza4453 6 ай бұрын

How to you prevent mold between the plywood and the wall? In a humid environment like a kitchen, covering the outside wall without ventilation seems risky to me.

@gllimm21 Жыл бұрын

It is not easy to do makeover for a rental space, but this is brilliant! And so much smart storage added to such a tiny space. Love it!

@tinasprocket2812 Жыл бұрын

The secret is to find a landlord that rarely visits, a place that looks worse when you find it that when you left it. The literally do not care if the place enables them to rent it FAST, with minimal clean up or repairs. I hope the guy paid for the faucet & was grateful for the free labor. My maintenance guy complimented me on the smokehouse I built out back & loves the small changes I made in here as I told him I'd be leaving it. LOL

@cynvision 4 ай бұрын

@@tinasprocket2812 How the heck is that apartment legal without a stove?

@tinasprocket2812 4 ай бұрын

@@cynvision depends on which state. She started in NY, was in CA (still?) but building codes are different everywhere - ppl illegally turned homes here into duplexes in WW2 - were short on housing (Alaska). Now? Basement apts & most do have stoves - that looks like NYC or SF where they rent places that size for $1K/ mo.

@katbar6066 Жыл бұрын

Any smart and reasonable Landlord would ask for those changes to remain if your friend leaves the Apartment. It has made the place look so so much better than before. I'm sure they would get a higher rental for it. I loved the drying rack and also the metal frame you put on the back wall. Such simple changes but also beautiful and functional.

@grandmaraps Жыл бұрын

I really missed your small space temporary MacGyver projects. I own my home but I get bored easily so I love these "rental" projects ideas.

@ca1164 Жыл бұрын

me too:)

@shannonschwab3754 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful! The black tile was a good decision on all the walls. The drying rack was G.E.N.I.U.S.

@leah__gail Жыл бұрын

I’m not sold on the two tone plywood wall, however, an absolutely genius solution!! I LOVE the whole transformation and the unique, creative ideas! I’m 55, living with my mother, (due to unforeseen circumstances, life happens) and I’m sitting here, yelling to no one “I CAN”T WAIT TO HAVE MY OWN PLACE AGAIN!!” 😂🤣💯❤️

@UsernameBarbF Жыл бұрын

OH. MY. GOSH! You are amazing! You truly are a MacGyver! I loved so much about your video (so much that I subscribed and chose ALL for notifications--I loved how you described the various shortcomings of the space and what your solutions were to resolving them. I especially loved the wonderful filming that truly showed HOW you did what you did. I know you mentioned several times that these solutions resolve how to customize RENTAL spaces without permanently affecting the property, like how NOT to drill into existing walls but to use plywood "new" walls instead. My husband of 51 years passed away and there are things in my home I would like to alter to make them more usable for me. BUT...my husband did all those things and I don't know how. I'm absolutely terrified of trying for fear of damaging existing walls, cupboards, etc. I'm not a renter, but this is my home and if I screw up something I could cause permanent damage. YOU are showing others like me to try alterations YOUR way--your way doesn't damage existing structures, so if we get it wrong, we just take down the "non-fix" and start again--no worry about destroying our home. That is such a "freeing" feeling! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

@HeronCoyote1234 Жыл бұрын

The easiest and best way to remove 3M Command hooks is to pull the adhesive strip SLOWLY and STRAIGHT DOWN AGAINST THE WALL. Do not pull at an angle of any degree.

@onespaceatatime7771 Жыл бұрын

This renovation was EXCELLENT! It inspires the aspiring diyer to make their space what they imagine it to be. This video truly aligned with the title of your channel and what you provide as a content creator! Thank you and I can’t wait for the next project.

@greentree5448 3 ай бұрын

You. Are. Amazing. Your imagination and ingenuity knock me out every time.

@ChazEvansdale Жыл бұрын

Tile on both sides was definitely the way to go! Also love the black / wood contrast. Had you planned that from the start you could have done the bottom half black and top half wood so it doesn't change the look in the middle of the window. Your unique ways to make rentals feel unique and personal are amazing. Your apartment deck transformation from a while back continues to be my favorite of your transformations!

@zellalaing5439 6 ай бұрын

I love that you highlighted functionality, down to the aluminium plate on the one wall, chefs kiss ❤

@KoKoCola82 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed seeing you’re vision executed so perfectly. It came out beautiful. It actually appears bigger than before, which is odd, being that you went from white to black! I love it

@EngineerYourSpace Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I agree, the kitchen somehow feels more spacious with the black!

@lorelynleisure4048 Жыл бұрын

This is probably the best rental, small kitchen makeover I've ever seen!

@sumar207 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding results;you always have the most creative solutions!

@EngineerYourSpace Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@betsyolsson-mackowski7682 Жыл бұрын

Mind blown as usual! I love the 2 tones of the feature wall as well as the asymmetry. So chic and modern!😍😍😍

@EngineerYourSpace Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! 😊

@julianielsen1885 Жыл бұрын

The wall is genius. I saw another blogger’s rental-friendly option for the wall using Ram board which took paint well and you can cut using a box cutter or heavy scissors.

@virginiacorcoran1326 6 ай бұрын

What a realistic tiny rental kitchen makeover. Genius use of space over the sink with your MacGyver dish drainer. Putting the contact paper on the small fridge makes a real difference.

@happytrails. Жыл бұрын

This is very cool! It's definitely a challenge when you can't put holes in the walls. I've been using free standing shelves for vertical storage, but lately have been considering doing something like "diawall". Basically you turn 2x4s into tension rods. And then you can build shelves or a wall onto them. It seems very customizable and people get pretty creative with what they can do!

@theresabu3000 7 ай бұрын

It's a bit unusual - that you can't paint or drill holes in German rental flats. You just put it back in its original state if you're moving out. Though it's frowned upon to paint dark tones you can't easily paint over. And drilling holes in tiles 🧐 - only when necessary. But the average time you spend in the same flat is also about 5 to 10 years. I think for students though it's a great idea - to individualize it. I liked the daylight lighting - though a way to protect it and diffuse light might be nice 👍

@alexandrastevens8892 Жыл бұрын

I can't imagine why the landlord wouldn't be completely blown away with this makeover, it's absolutely awesome, I have never a tiny kitchen that I want for my own, but this one I definitely would swap for my large kitchen diner. It's gorgeous 😍

@JaninaElyse Жыл бұрын

All I can say is-- WOW!! This is truly clever and beautiful work! (I just had to edit to say how much I love your ingenious use of tension rods! Such an unusual idea that works in unexpected ways!)

@oooollllmmmm0987 Жыл бұрын

Looks pretty good. Much better and functional then before. And it’s seems that it match the style of the owner. Ok it is bold and someone mentioned that it looks crowded. In my opinion it’s looks cozy and that’s one of the smallest kitchens you remade. It’s difficult to not crowd tiny kitchen without hob, oven and no storage space. How you secured the flooring from moving?

@DavineShift Жыл бұрын

Another great video from the plywood wall, to the dish drying rack. You truly made a transformation happen genius ideas. The espresso machine is super cute 😍

@EngineerYourSpace Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! Glad you liked the video and I agree, the Cyetus expresso machine is very cute, perfect for tiny kitchens 🙂

@veldah.6498 Жыл бұрын

UNBELIEVABLE how many great ideas in this one tiny space! Great job as always

@carolstern3647 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely Brilliant!!!!.. love this makeover..👌😘💞💞💞💐 you allways give great tips and ideas. I love that you broke up the black wall with the wood stained piece. I love this so much..the floor..brilliant!! Thank you xx

@amandajohnson4428 Жыл бұрын

This transformation was stunning! You did an amazing job. Pat yourself on the back! I love it all!💕

@abmoralesrosado Жыл бұрын

So happy to see your videos again! This kitchen is brimming with brilliant diys. 🙏🏼 ❤️

@rcoop309 Жыл бұрын

I love this makeover. Everything flows together.

@concettamiller1360 Жыл бұрын

I love it! What an amazing apartment kitchen makeover.

@shade3403 Жыл бұрын

endless possibilities when planning to re do a very tiny kitchen space! you did an amazing job as always!

@berlinorama Жыл бұрын

I am in awe of your clever solutions for this tiny kitchen!

@ssvon72 Жыл бұрын

This is a beautiful makeover! love all of your great ideas. absolutely adore this makeover! girl, you are the best, be well

@candacerichardson4595 Жыл бұрын

Excellent renovations! Very functional & a great way to use the vertical space. The additions to the kitchen gives it a bigger look. Love it & the colors!

@sharonbarrett9151 Жыл бұрын

The makeover is beautiful. Glad you’re back.

@Dr.Nagyonfaj Жыл бұрын

Absolutely genius. It's beautiful, functional and very clever. ♥

@JDPewPewPew Жыл бұрын

Yes! It makes so much more sense to embrace the darkness instead of fighting it. You did an excellent job!

@itsicem.6006 Жыл бұрын

I loved what you did in that tiny kitchen space. Great job! 👌

@ruthiedoeslife Жыл бұрын

You outdid yourself with this makeover. You created such a beautiful space. ❤

@kelliking5418 Жыл бұрын

This space you created is absolutely gorgeous 😍

@Michelleigram Жыл бұрын

You built a whole new kitchen! It is beautiful and space so well utilized!

@k.s.9015 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!! This is gorgeous and so functional! Perfect- i love it !!!!

@mandyw8659 Жыл бұрын

Wow, I love this! So much you can do without making permanent changes. Thanks so much for sharing! 😊

@ltellis63 Жыл бұрын

Love the creativity and resourcefulness you used in this makeover. What a dramatic difference in functionality and appearance. Amazing job!!

@TLC- Жыл бұрын

You NEVER cease to amaze me!! Bravo!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@Aureolis Жыл бұрын

This is just a firework of genius ideas. Looks sensational !!!

@tonyascott602 Жыл бұрын

Wow! Such genius ideas!! Love the transformation!!

@ms.one-town901 Жыл бұрын

Everything you did was genius. You’re so creative. I love the black tiles on both walls as well as the contrast of the plywood walls. Wish you lived near me to do my entire home over! Great job ♥️🫶🏾👍🏾👏🏾

@lilliamschaad2338 Жыл бұрын

Isabelle, you always blow it out of the park…awesome transformation!

@Positivityispowerful Жыл бұрын

This is so stunning! It’s obvious how much time, effort, planning, ans creativity that went into this! We’ll done!

@christysittig1200 Жыл бұрын

WOW - you did a fantastic job with this one!! I love those black tiles, and yes, on both sides. Using the lumber on the wall was genius!

@roxanajordan9507 6 ай бұрын

Amazing job! So functional and really good-looking!

@tsescoff Жыл бұрын

I absolutely love your channel and the level of precision, intelligence and creativity that goes into your makeovers or design treatments. I've learned so much from you. So talented!! 👌🏽😍😊❤️🌞

@LadyFrost1971 Жыл бұрын

Wow! You are beyond talented and skilled

@janetmanio8732 Жыл бұрын

Definitely two tones! Very very elegant industrial design love it!

@EngineerYourSpace Жыл бұрын

Glad you like it!

@beautifulfearless 6 ай бұрын

I loved this makeover. The various ideas you used to create functionality were spot on!

@denisewhite5923 6 ай бұрын

This is a great makeover! You did a fantastic job. I love it. Wow!

@salientgurrrl Жыл бұрын

This is an unbelievable makeover. Bravo!

@dianeboyer6204 6 ай бұрын

Everything is beautiful, love the two colors on the wall and the color of the black tile!!!

@mebeachgirl1 Жыл бұрын

OMG how clever and gorgious!!!! At first I did not think that I was going to like the brown plywood but at the end it just snazzed up the joint! You are brillient!

@skbounds5837 Жыл бұрын

Great job. My favorite transformation yet.

@elizabethpugh2685 Жыл бұрын

Looks great. I like the way you made it sturdy and functional but removable

@bobbimurray7664 6 ай бұрын

Clever! Stylish! No one could have done that better!

@annhaney8014 Жыл бұрын

GREAT JOB! LOVE IT. LOVE THE FLOOR AND THE BLACK WITH THE WOOD ACCENTS. LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER AND MORE FUNCTIONAL.

@liyuekan Жыл бұрын

shocks me everytime just how innovative you are. Incredible work!!

@elizabethcoffee8436 Жыл бұрын

You’re a creative genius! Perfection!

@usha9807 3 ай бұрын

All of the changes are stunning

@jenellegriles7731 Жыл бұрын

looks amazing! I love the contrast

@lisanester3338 6 ай бұрын

Wonderful job. Looks beautiful.

@ElavonJ 3 ай бұрын

simply wonderful, probably my favourite of your projects.

@jhwnmo Жыл бұрын

Wowza. That was an amazing transformation!

@Karen1234- Жыл бұрын

Wow!! Absolutely incredible! Great work

@kerrigrandmaison7844 3 ай бұрын

Love the two tone adds warmth

@sharperone8237 Жыл бұрын

Love it... once again you express enginuity & creativity

@cheska9999 6 ай бұрын

I can only say that I’m dazzled by the transformation and deeply appreciate your clear video about how you did it. Really this is brilliant work. I was only halfway through before I hit subscribe. Can’t wait to see more of what you do.

@ladiejaymes 4 ай бұрын

Incredibly amazing! Wow! 💯 💯 💯

@AnnemarieHulsman Жыл бұрын

Wow, this is next level DIY! So smart, creative, practical ánd good looking!! love it, best make over I have seen so far anywhere!

@cindycreateforlife Жыл бұрын

Wow, amazing transformation! Very inspiring!

@Cuernavacachica02 Жыл бұрын

What an improvement! Great job!

@sherrycohen1824 Жыл бұрын

This is truly amazing. The original kitchen was actually better than many I've seen as I troll the Internet for apartments I'm thinking of buying for my sons and to use as rental income. What's best about what you did was how much more storage space you created.

@marciasiegel6062 Жыл бұрын

So glad you are back...missed your videos. Well, this one was just awesome!! You're creativity amazes me. :)

@indiramichaelahealey5156 Жыл бұрын

I like the black, white and wooden look. You made a small galley kitchen look really nice. Well done.

@anitamcgrath906 Жыл бұрын

I have used those stick on wall tiles and I think they really transformed my kitchen, I loved them

@Msltfoster Жыл бұрын

Very good!! The two-tone accent wall, the floor and all the creative upgrades! 😚🤌🏽

@nelidaflores1286 6 ай бұрын

You are very creative! Everything turned out beautifully! Blessings 😇

@EFR1616 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I just moved into a rental with a million deep cabinets. All the pull out storage I was finding was screw in. Because of your plywood trick with the garbage/recycle bins I now have a way to make what I need work.

@patriciakirk4137 Жыл бұрын

So nice to see your excellent projects once agsin. Amazing!

@sixteencandles6 3 ай бұрын

This turned out so beautiful! I love how both functional and attractive it is. You did a great job! I hope Alex loved it.

@jacqueschaller2936 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful space NOW! Love the stained plywood wall! Great job! 👏

@brandiconley3800 11 ай бұрын

Wow!! You rocked girl!! Awesome job! Thank you for sharing. I got a lot of ideas from this

@laureldreinking 4 ай бұрын

Wow! I learned more about DIY hacks from this video than I have in months from other videos. I have now subscribed. Thanks!

@valb6057 4 ай бұрын

It looks great with a modern touch!

@Sarah-ci2ks 6 ай бұрын

This kitchen looks beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

@janedeleo6301 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely Gorgeous. I wouldn’t change anything.

@shirleyelliott242 4 ай бұрын

It’s absolutely beautiful. Great ideas for me to do in my rental

@wannabezook Жыл бұрын

This is amazing!!! Your mind is so creative.

@charswellness Жыл бұрын

Loved the way you used the space above the sink, in Italy we have those drying racks built into the cabinet above the sink, I haven't seen those in any other country I've lived. It's such a great way to use that space and save time as the plates etc just live right there where they go to dry. And since it has doors like the rest of the cabinets (you keep them open while washing and close when done) nobody even sees the dishes on the rack. Some drip directly into the sink below and others have a slide in tray to catch the water.