the homeowner is the cutest! she smiles the entire time. love the result!

this homeowner is so sweet! she seems so happy to have her house renovated:)

I remember watching this video years ago and since then I keep coming back to this video every few months or so. Definitely my favourite The Weekender episode, not only because of how beautiful the kitchen turned out but the homeowner is the sweetest, cutest person to be on The Weekender ever. She radiates so much positivity, it gives me hope :) .

Oh my goodness.. Seeing the cute little homeowner's reaction is so heart warming!! Best wishes for many years of happiness in that house!!

I actually thought the 'before' kitchen wasn't bad at all, but still think the result is really beautiful!

The homeowner is adorable!!! The makeover was incredible!!!! GREAT JOB!

This homeowner has a sweet personality ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾. The renovation was awesome, I love the stairwell

Thought the “before” kitchen was cute and whimsical, but I absolutely love the transformation! This is one of the first times I’ve seen a type of style that I feel like suits my own personality and what I want for my own home down the road.

Not going to lie, I was hardcore side-eyeing Monica when she was showing the paint for the floor panels, but I love the end result! And those wood slats on the stairs to help keep people from falling down the basement stairs... they look so good!

I love Monica. Talented, resourceful, and an incredibly down to earth personality. Just a quality woman all around. 😌

The mom opened her eyes and mouth at the same time 😂

What a transformation, it’s lovely. But I have to confess, I would be totally happy with your grandma kitchen, I thought it was sweet. 🌸

I love the new kitchen although I didn't think the original was terrible - not as good as the new one, obviously, but I thought she was a bit over the top when she said she was embarrassed by it. Great reno and I love the butcher's block type countertop. I'm redoing my small kitchen soon and I've got the same for my countertop, so I may be a bit biased :). I really did like the floors and the barrier. A friend of mine has the same thing only from floor to ceiling in place of a balistrade on her staircase in her house and I love the look of it.

This makeover captures the sweet homeowner's quirky personality and style, while matching the rest of the house. The cringe-worthy floor paint colors turned out to be the magic sauce that melds the floor, stair rail and brick design, adding whimsy to an otherwise stale and heavy space. Favorite Weekender to date!

When she said “i cant stop smiling” I was thinking “ but from the very beginning of video to the end of the video you never stopped “

I love the simple and cost effective way you blocked that hazard space by the basement steps. It came out so beautiful, the stain matched her existing staircase perfectly!

Whoa!! This was an amazing transformation and the death trap basement. How cute is Katelyn and her mom made me cry, too. So glad Monica fixed that basement area. So beautiful :))

Absolutely Love this kitchen 💜 Beautiful work .. I'm so Happy for the home owner, Bless her heart.. What a Sweet girl ..

It's her house and she wanted an update -- which turned out beautiful. This is my fave project so far. I've watched twice!

I LOVE the floor and the wood safe “wall”. It turned out so well.

This is my favourite Weekender makeover, I think. Tiny rooms are so tricky to style for form and function but wow... this one works beautifully! And how sweet is Katelyn? Very cool makeover indeed!

Stunning, I love those floors and the safety improvements.

I’m a grandma. My kitchen is quite nice, not old or outdated. I have friends whose kitchens also are up to date and high end. Also grandmas

I was like no when you were coloring the floor but damn it turned out great

this is so beautiful. the old one wasnt that bad. i cant believe she was embarrassed😂😂😂 this home owner is so full of joy

Monica made this small kitchen look fresh & fun -it really reflects the homeowners personality. So glad to see tile other than subway tile!! A creative, funtional & cool space that's do-able for homeowners:)

Additional counter space, cabinets & the Lazy Susan!! The appliances, sink, slatted wall. & floating shelves. Monica you're working magic.😉

I saw this makeover years ago and its still my all-time favorite! I love the flooring the most! So creative and beautiful!

This renovation is amazing! My favorite is the under-stair project. It made that space completely safe, but with so much beauty and style. it really elevated and completed the kitchen for me. I also like the backsplash tiles and the flooring! For me, it is a really cohesive kitchen without being a "matched up" space--lots of character.

Monica is the full package: she is funny, smart, creative, beautiful, talented... basically just amazing. There can’t be too many seasons of the weekender. I can’t wait to see the new ones 😃

At first, I thought the floors would be a horror show, but they're gorgeous! The whole thing is beautiful, so bright, cheerful and cute!

OMG I'm so happy I came across this channel, I think Monica is amazing and very talented. I wish I could hire her to do my house renovation. I can see myself trusting her in her recommendations ... very talented woman! Great job

Monica is such an inspiration for non-professionals... DIY-ing can be easy and sophisticated... Those floors! And of course, the Mom! You made them cry! Good job! ❤

Really beautiful. Gave me some ideas for my own. Funny how some "clients" show almost nothing through the process (faux concrete wall episode) but thrilled at the end. Katelyn was smiling huge the whole time. I love the coziness of the kitchen....I didn't think it was that bad before (except for the table that just didn't go...) But now....it is cozy AND inviting...

Wow. The floor. I absolutely love the floor! And what you did with the wood at the side of the stairs, absolutely amazing.

In my opinion, there are a lot of patterns in such a small space. I love almost all of your projects.

I was about to cry when I saw the mom reaction, so sweet and lovely how turning a space can bring such happiness :), thank you Monica . I wish I have someone magical like you over my space to turn it to more welcoming house :)

The mix of colors on the floor is just so good! You have to talk about choosing colors that work together on Behind the Design!

Very nice! Great balance of contemporary, vintage-y feel, warm and inviting, functional, stylish but down to earth and bright and airy. Really love the floors! I knew when she unveiled the colors in would be stunning. Love the sink, too! I want this kitchen! Would love the whole house. It looks charming. Really well done! 👍🏽

At first glance, all I really wanna do in that kitchen was lie back on the floor and take selfies with the floor as the background.. hahaa... That floor's totally beautiful. Super creative 👍

Week after week Monika comes up with fun & fresh ideas! Like this home owner said, she has a magic wand!

being a small homeowner myself, i am soooo impressed! it's amazing how u fit so much style into this small space! maybe you can make your next video re-doing my kitchen?

My favorite, though it's all beautiful, is what you did to hide the basement steps. Absolutely love how it showcases the brick but most importantly, you made it safe. Great job!

our old house was built in 1969 and the kitchen counter was blue also, but we did not have the $$ to have it remodeled. took us 10 yrs to find the courage to re-do our kitchen ourselves! I love Monica's weekender projects!

I am in love with the whimsical floors! 😊 great job Monica! 👌🏼

The mom is so cute by how touched she is with this new kitchen.

Loved the stair restraint so much that I had my contractor work it into a studio remodel only difference was the stairs go up. Really want to send you a pic. It came out so beautiful

This may be my favorite of all the Weekender Designs. I’ve been building and making projects of various sizes for almost forty years and you really surprised me with that floor concept. Absolutely fantastic!

Oh, I've been waiting for so long for another video! Once a week feels like forever to wait...

This Monica lady is BOSS level DIY. I'm obsessed 😍

Excellent. Monica made it look very creative and achievable. Finished produce amazing.

Wow! Monica, I was not on board with the backsplash tile, but it was great! And the floor! Wow! I watch a lot of make-over shows and this is by far one of the best make-overs I have seen. I am hooked on finding more of your videos. I guess I won't be getting anything done in real life now (because I'll be bingeing your shows. Hope to see much more of your work!

Someone turn off the tap, my eyes are leaking! This turned out so nice, and the craziest part is that it looks like it's always meant to be this way. I love that it still matches the rest of the house so well 😍

I watched Season 4 all over again - must be 3rd or 4th time. This kitchen and the "See Through Kitchen" you did in Ep. 5 are hands down two of my all-time favorite make-overs that you've done. I just LOVE these kitchens. I've been watching your series yet again to get fired up to do a couple of rooms over myself - a guest bedroom and a small bathroom are going glam.

OMG! Would you really believe that I got teary eyes when i saw the transformation?! so beautiful! Monica, you made the process look so easy and handy when i know it was so difficult to imagine and impliment. Bravo!

Wow, what a great job! I was very worried about the flooring when the colours were revealed but it looked fantastic. The whole thing worked out so well 👍🏻

The second reveal is precious! Shes such a proud momma!!!!!!

I'm a fan of this woman now. She's so cool and knowledgeable!

Truly LOVE that floor! And what a great solution for that crazy dangerous opening adjacent to the stairs! Monica both made it safe AND stylish! Genius!

Loved that city background when you did the cutting and staining 👌

I love the kitchen but the old kitchen wasn’t as retched as she made it out to be. I could totally have lived with it until I got a new one and would have done so happily. It was old but quirky and who doesn’t love quirky?!

Monica, as a fan of yours for years, for sure this is one of my favorites! The safety barrier to the death drop to the basement is brilliant!!

Fabulous! How proud that young owner is! Awesome.

i have to say that the kitchen she had first didnt seem bad at all ...like it kind of offended me when she said she felt embarresed of it...

"My tiny kitchen" honey my kitchen is a hallway lol

I always keep coming back to this video. This is my favourite episode by far. The kitchen turned out so beautiful (even though I hated the idea for the floor, it looks sooo cool). And the homeowner is really sweet! I need more episodes!!!!!!!

Monica is a visionary! I learned a lot. The kitchen is good looking.

That is a fabulous makeover for that small space! Love your choice in tile and the floor is incredible! Would have never thought to do that, but it's great! Like a built in rug! Great job, Monica!

I love it the backsplash and flooring awesome love it

Great job with the wood and seeing the brick thru the wood boards , I am a female DYI ER .. SHE WAS SO HAPPY !

Wow! Creative and great use of available space. The wood countertops and shelves, the distressed and multi-colored floor, and the great looking backsplash, all worked.. The wooden slats blocking off the basement and accenting the stairs looked amazing. Her kitchen was truly transformed to a beautiful space she can be very proud of.

It's a stop what I'm doing and watch whole thing holiday when you post! I was worried during demo for your bare heads?! Such a cute homeowner! She's charming. Gorgeous manicure, Monica. Here I go with the safety stuff. Please pony tail your long hair when using the grinder so it doesn't have a chance to get tangled in the spinning blade. And seemed like a lot of stone dust happening with no particle mask even though outside. OMG! That floor is so perfect and gorgeous! That slat wall was pure genius. The final reveal was 100% satisfying. The room became deluxe yet still fit her whole house and personal style. Hooray! Ps her mum made me teary too.

Love the interesting floors and the wooden beams attached to the staircase

Love how Monica does so much work with wood, whether building something or painting/staining. She inspires me to do less crafting and more woodworking! Amazing transformation! Love it!

The smiles you put on people's face is when they see their project complete is priceless and no amount of wealth will ever match that.... Keep up the good work lady!!! You Rock....

I can't get over the tiles. THEY ARE BEAUTIFUL

Americans - *This is a tiny kitchen* Glaswegians- *Hold my beer*

I miss Monica and all her makeovers! Her show was the best ♥

The mom was so adorable 🥰 you can tell she really loves her daughter

I was worried when I saw the paint colors for the floors, I almost skipped till the end to see how they would turn out!! 😬😬😬but like always you do an amazing job 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

The kitchen looks so much better than before! I love the stair solution...but,...as a designer myself, I see a few more things that Monica could have further done: #1. Enlarge the window over the sink by extending it down another 6 inches. Larger windows give more view to the outside, making the space feel larger, and giving more air and light to the interior. #2. Why use such a deep 3' refrigerator when 2' deep models are available? Use a 2' deep counter-depth refrigerator and you will gain a foot of space in the eating area, and overall better space-flow through a tight passageway. #3. Why use a stove range which also juts out? Instead, use a built-in cooktop over a built-in wall oven which will save about 3" of precious depth and give a sleeker overall design. #4. It would be better to place the pantry unit between the stove and the refrigerator (rather than at the end), so that the stove isn't heating the refrigerator by being so close to it. This will help to save energy and reduce the electric bill to cool the refrigerator. #5. The space to the right of the compact dishwasher is under-utilized. Yes, there is a heating vent in the floor, but built-in open storage can be custom-built over it. There would still be airflow and more storage would be gained. I hope this helps everyone with similar tight spaces. :)

Stair fix is brillant !

A beautiful renovation. I love the wooden floor and the black sink, butcher block shelves.

i wasn’t sure when i saw the floor project was being done .. but i was wrong.. it’s looks fantastic

Favorite Weekender so far! From the floor to the cabinets, everything's perfect!

Wow, these videos of do it yourself is amazing.I am so thankful for them all . I'm loving every video or episode I see .Thank you♥️

The floors are a stroke of genius!

Loveeee!!! Your spaces just keep getting better and better

I don't think they know the meaning of tiny.

I realy like this make over, thanks monica for putting smile on peapole faces with your creative work👍😊

This video has been on my suggestions for A YEAR now and i dont know why this is the first time i click it. Not disappointed.

I adore the designer woman I love her style, her style ,her enthusiasm, her energy my idea woman. She's gorgeous 🥰

I love this series.

Love the floor! And the new kitchen complete! Great idea was the wood stained slats to still see the brick . Great weekend renovation!

👏👏👏👏👏 the slats for the stairs was genius!!

This is my favorite make over yet! Love this space and her house!

I loved the "wall" created next to the stairs, and felt it complemented the open stair structure to the upstairs. A light fixture behind there on the brick wall might add illumination and eye appeal. The floor design wasn't my cup of tea, but I loved how you ripped up the luan and existing tiles and used a hardwood option. It would have been great to gain a bit more space for the fridge or range, but you were working with an existing chimney structure that couldn't be changed easily. Ditto for the floor. For a one-weekend time frame, and a limited budget, you solved a number of problems, increased efficiency, and added functionality to the space. Well done.

Awesome job! Definitely looks waaaay bigger and much much better! Fantastic job you all!

I can't believe how amazing this kitchen looks! I wish I could access that level of creativity! That was such a challenge and you completely transformed it.

Awesome kitchen reno! So beautiful! I wish you had switched out the old nasty outlets! It only takes like 5 minutes. P.S. I love the makeovers. ... BUT I also watch for Monica's outfits. I LOVE her style! No joke... I shop for the outfits for this fall after each episode.