When the finisher said you don't need to bleach the cabinets I love how your contractor could tell you were uneasy and he took control and told the finisher to make a sample for you. And then he made sure the finisher would adequately protect the floor. I can see why you love your contractor. The devil is in the details. He gets you.

I love your contractor!! He's is your advocate! Especially in the way he was talking about the stain and the floor to the finisher! He's was like "you better not mess this up dude!"

The carpenters/installers allowing you to film them working just goes to show how professional and secure they are in doing a great job! Beautiful!

Those little spaces in the inside of the hood would be a perfect place for a painting. I mean, to paint a small landscape or something directly in there, maybe even ask your mom to do it. It would be such a cute Easter egg.

Love the distressed look on the corbels but I wouldn't make a final decision until you've painted the hood and stained the cabinets.

I love the character the corbels bring but I would love to see them in the same colour as the rest of the hood. I feel like it would make it feel like one complete unit and make the whole thing stand out rather than separate pieces and a bit out of place. I would love to see it in the dusty cornflower. I think it would look beautiful and stand out in all lighting

The kitchen is looking absolutely beautiful. But seeing you with Cade in the carrier and his little feet peeking out was stole my heart.❤️

I have so many things…I thought to myself how much I like your contractor about a minute before you said the same thing. I like how he speaks up and he sounds just like you. He’s a great representation of your style and attention to detail. I never would have believed that this kitchen gained so much space by removing that centre wall. Amazing Why not leave the corbels as is (with protective coats) and live for it for awhile? You could always change them later. I absolutely think painting the hood is the way to go. I would think that it may take a few days to get use to it. I don’t think it matters which of those shades you choose. I think any of them is the right choice. I personally would go the darkest moodiness possible. What a transformation this kitchen is turning out to be! The whole house, in fact. It’s insane how much you’ve accomplished since starting your channel. I’ve been here since the scrunchy making days 😅. I do feel that the purchase of the cottage was the moment your channel rose to a whole other level. I’ll forever be the cottage girl. I fell in love with that house the second you showed us. However, the LA house? Absolutely stunning!

I love the idea of painting it blue & sealing korbles as is. I think the French Toille is beautiful.

By the way, your contractor is fantastic! The positive energy he brings into your renovation is perceived in all he has done and the workers he has on the job.

Macenna if possible, make an oversized moodboard with your paint choice for the walls, cabinet stain, whatever your putting on your backsplash, paint choice for the hood, your flooring bricks, trim/molding color, and corbels as they are and see what you like. You and your absolutely wonderful contractor will make this kitchen soooooo beautiful! I can't wait to see what you decide. Things can always be changed. I love the French Toile if it goes with the wall color. I love the corbels as they are and seal them if they go well with all the other materials. Have fun deciding what you love! Have a beautiful blessed night. 🙏

That granite as a backsplash will look amazing. Love how everyone is trying to make sure you get your dream kitchen.

15:53 I like how the contractors telling him to protect the floors but he's like, NO REALLY. COVER THE FLOORS. 😅

You’re not crazy! Paint the hood! It’s just paint and it can always be changed. Can’t wait to see it finished. Love the chippy corbels!

1. WOOD: You need a good proper sample in order to decide about anything else. Your wood is walnut, whilst your inspiration pictures seem oak or mahogany ... very different undertones. Also age differently. Walnut tends to get waaaaay more orange in time especially when exposed to sunlight (from plenty of experience). What you have now and what it will become is like two different woods. Check with the finisher if there is a UV protective coating they could use. 2. HOOD: When you look at samples, you need to look at them individually. If you look at samples of different colours close to each other, they affect your vision of each other. It is not ideal to choose a colour without a final sample of your wood finish. Your wood finish will dictate what goes with it or not. Ideally get the sample. 3. Corbels: You can't really decide before you have decided on the two above. They look lovely as they are, however, will they be the only rustic element of your kitchen? Will they be the only element in that colour? Ideally they tie in somehow... be it by colour, or by style, or something. 4. Bowing wood: Consider having a chat with your contractor about this. Wood will bow in time even if it starts out straight. What is worrying is that you will have glass in that door. The bowing might break the glass in time. Will your glass be shatter-proof? Usually you would want to have some restraining element on the doors to help them stay straight. Love your content :) ... love your attitude to life :) ... blessings to your lovely family xxx

Your contractor is A+++ hes the absolute best and knows what u want..your kitchen is going to be gorgeous..your home is perfection.

The blue will be gorgeous! I CANNOT wait to see it!!!

Coming from a mama who spends a lot of time on the floor with my kids (looking up at my cabinets) you will love the under cabinet smooth look detail!! That is on my wishlist ☺️

Painting those tiny nooks and crannies inside the hood would be ideal. I mean, you could even ask your mother to paint a little landscape or anything right in there. It would make a very adorable Easter egg.

That granite will look great used as a backsplash. I like how everyone is attempting to ensure you have the kitchen of your dreams.

Loving the dusty blue for the stove hood! Please consider painting your french doors the same dusty blue. Chef's kiss! Vote to seal the corbels as is.

Just thrilled to be the first to say how lovely it is to see you back in the swing of things.

MaCenna, you look so happy and so thrilled to be in the thick of all the renovation. You glow!

I got the same kind of feet on my kitchen cabinets about 17 years ago and I still love them. It makes them look like a piece of furniture.

The hood is stuunnnninggg already!! The way is aligns perfectly with the beams makes my brain so happy

I love the natural color more than the dark stain...... its stunning natural. and so much brighter than the dark color IMO. love

I really like the French Toille & I love the idea of leaving the corbels chippy & sealing them. It adds character & will looks like an old french home. Love how the kitchen is coming along. ❤

The cabinets are gorgeous even in the raw. Love this vlog series as much as the cottage renovation series.

I still don’t understand why you’re not at 1M subs yet. The kitchen is taking shape so beautifully and I’m amazed how your vision is coming to life. ❤

I don’t know if this is possible but could you wait for the corbels until after the wood is stained and the hood is painted? I like the rustic look for sure, but it might clash too much with all the other finishes. I think keep them as is for now, since you can always strip and paint them later!

Paint the hood first and then decide about the corbels. It’s looking fantastic. So very exciting !!! Very much appreciate how on the ball your contractor is and how he stepped in there and was like ….. “Mmmm, we’re not gonna just take your word for it that you know what she wants. You’re gonna make a sample and get back to her for approval ….” That’s the way you do it.

This is what we call a “custom made” kitchen with an emphasis on detail ! It’s going to be timeless elegance 🤩 gorgeous!

love the hit of blue for the hood.....&..... Absolutely leave the corbels chippy!!! Yasssssssssssssssss

I'm so glad you decided to keep that cabinet upper. You can always take it down later if you think you still really want a more decorative option. But you *have* the cabinet. And I think you will ABSOLUTELY use that cabinet. Looks so pretty.

the moment you said you were into painting the hood I just KNEW it was going to be blue or green. fits perfectly ❤

Chippy all the way! So much character and texture and I love the idea for a blue hood 💙 Cannot wait to see how it all comes together!

No stripped! They add so much character. The kitchen is so beautiful!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

I like the corbels chippy! I'm glad Romeo can see the vision. I really like the darker blue samples. It's hard to tell since the stain isn't on the cabinets yet. It's all coming together!!! And I love the new countertops better. That lady was working it.

Cornflour blue hood. I think your floor has blue tones through it too. So it will really pull that out. Leave the corbels as they are. They have a wonderful story to tell. Can’t wait and Motherhood looks wonderful on you ❤🥰

After seeing this, you have convinced me to keep my dark wood kitchen cabinets, instead of going with the crowd and painting them white! My husband thanks you!! Your contractor reminds me of my late father in law, also a contractor who was a master in his job. Very detail oriented as well and the homes he built were exquisite!! So looking forward to more updates on this lovely kitchen!

Your contractor is amazing. Not just his work ethic and talent but professionalism and courtesy. We have had workers cause a lot of damage by being careless. Damage to walls, carpets, soft furnishings. (One removed an old rusted toilet and placed it right in the middle of the bedroom carpet) but they don’t care because it’s so difficult to get people to do the job you have no choice but to hire them. The house had decades worth of people signing off on dangerous wiring. Thankfully we got a great guy who was furious about the shoddy work. RIP Joe, we miss you 🖤

Whatever you pick will be gorgeous! The corbels are amazing but agree with another to wait until the cabinets and hood are painted to decide. So exciting!!

Getting so excited to see it all come together. The stain, the blue, the countertops, the lights. It is going to be so unique and tie in so well with the whole house. It seems huge and so much storage. Be sure to save spaces for the pretties your heart craves.

Oh, the blue will be so stunning! I love watching you!! When you carry that little baby boy, it is precious!!!! Thanks for sharing MaCenna!!

I'm really surprised that the doors weren't stained before installation. Doubtless there's some reason that escapes me!

I feel like the hood color is dependent on how contrasting you would like it next to the cabinets... lighter or darker. I prefer the French Toile color because it pairs well with the wall color -- then the cabinets are the show stopper. Also, personally, I would light sand the corbels, so the old paint isn't rough, and seal them. It's hard to tell coloring through a camera/screen lense! I'd want the hood/corbels to feel more seamless together, with the cabinets POPPING from the dark stain. Personal thoughts though 🙌

I love the idea of a pop of blue. As you said you have been loving cornflower blue for so long it feels fitting to have it in your space. I also like the idea of leaving the Corbals as is. Think it will add interesting texture to the space.

I love the distressed look of the corbals just like they are! The kitchen is going to be beautiful!

The Dusty Cornflower Color Is GORGEOUS!

Keep them as they are and seal them. I totally agree that you want to keep the history on the corbels. Pretty sure you will select the most beautiful blue, trust your instincts ♥️♥️♥️ Loving the kitchen 😊

I totally agree with Romeo. I love all its rustic and chippy paint. Don’t lose its vintage charm please❣️ But definitely seal them. And love the blue french toile color for the hood. 👍🏼☺️

You have found THE most amazing people to do this! So blessed

We had a little nook like the one over by your door and masked it by doing narrower lower cabinets with rounded shelves off the SIDES (towards the doorway) and covered with an also-rounded countertop over there so it didn't block that flow of traffic. Could be an option if you find it boxes you in too much! Those cabinets are going to be just GORGEOUS stained, oh my goodness! 😍😍

Now that’s what real cabinets look like! They are beautiful

That is a great contractor! Advocating for you, asking for samples, and ensuring that floors are protected! Also, that Dusty Cornflower would look lovely with the chippy corbels! 😊

Love the care and precision of the installers. True artisans and masters of their craft.

Sealed to keep look. Love soft cornflower and French toile whatever you pic will be amazing

The kitchen is looking so beautiful; your vision is coming together. As far as the under cabinet lighting, what a brilliant idea your contractor came up with to elevate the lighting. You mentioned that no one would see the lighting unless they looked under the cabinet, but you’d know that it looked more elevated than just putting up the under cabinet lighting. But you may see the lighting when you sit at your table, you’d be surprised at how that lighting is visible. I could see our under cabinet lighting when we sat at our table and I found it annoying, so the idea that your contractor came up with is purely brilliant!

Your contractor is awesome. I think the fact that you have communicated so well what you want has been so nice for him and has caused him to want make everything perfect for you. I think you should leave the corbels as they are and seal them. I think painting the hood in a blue tone is the right way to go. You are so good at thinking things through. I have been impressed with how smooth things have gone with your temporary kitchen and how you thought about what you would need if the baby came before the kitchen was done. ❤

It’s so exciting to see everything coming together. Your contractor is amazing!! I 100% agree with Romeo to keep the corbels as-is and seal them. It will add so much charm to your beautiful kitchen!!

I think blue will look spectacular on the hood... it'll break up all the wood with a splash of colour.....any colour you pick will be perfect , I've learned that MaCenna knows colour....I thought the backsplash tile in the cottage kitchen was too dark , but when you put it in , wow , now I can't see any other colour there.....the corbles just sealed will be spectacular.... it's the touch of old school the kitchen needs , that touch of old time french

The hood is going to be Gorgeous painted! You are the paint color Guru, you always know the best color!!!

Guuurl!! This isn’t even my kitchen and I am so excited to see the end result! You really don’t miss a detail! It’s going to be stunning!! ❤

Paint the hood the darker blue. Go with your gut! And the chippy paint sealed. Romeo didn't seem to really get involved in the details so him commenting that he likes it the way it is should be the reason you leave it chippy. The bottom line McKenna is that you have an immaculate eye for detail and design anything you do will be beautiful! ❤❤❤❤

My vote is...leave the corbels as is and seal them. I like a little darker color on the hood since your room is light filled and your countertops are light as well.

Your work ethic is immeasurable!

Love your contractor.The blue on the hood is going to be beautiful.

Painting the hood blue is so you Macenna. I think it'll fit perfectly with your decor and personality.

I cannot wait to see more of your designs come to life! You have helped me find my style and passion of decorating. So excited for you and your family ❤

I would have the corbels painted/distressed with the same color you choose for the hood, I think this would make them look like one cohesive range hood. But for a more eclectic look, leave them as is. You could have the range hood painted first and then decide about the corbels afterwards. Love what you are doing! We did a total gut/remodel on our kitchen several years ago and had all custom cabinets and a custom range hood w/corbels, they pull out and are spice storage. It is my dream kitchen! Best wishes and congrats on the sweet baby boy!!

Seal the corbels, and go with the larger darker paint sample. LOVE the combo! And love the blue color! Gotta paint something blue for baby boy since he came in the middle of the renovation!! ❤️ congrats on your beautiful baby MaCenna! Enjoy every second of him because it goes by fast, you’re going to love watching him grow and blossom. He’s probably your best DIY yet!

i've been dealing with contractors for the last year, and it's been a nightmare. it's so nice to see a pro, love his vibe.

Look at you, doing your thing with a baby attached! I didn’t think I could love a kitchen more than the one at the cottage, but……. Thank you so much for sharing!

I AM SO JEALOUS!!! I love your kitchen. U look so happy Macenna. ❤

It’s all about the general! This guy needs to be showcased! Girl! You are helping out so many homeowners by pointing out the steps and vital details of the building process. I pray you save many from being stung by bad contractors/poor planning ❤

I love your attitude towards painting and choosing colors. Thank you for reminding me to have fun and take a risk. Keep the crobals the way they are and seal them and paint your hood blue, which blue is best determined in person.

You only posted a minute ago and you have over 100 likes! We love you MaCenna! 🥰❤️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you haven't heard this a bunch already, you might want to put a door or some cover over the spice boxes in your hood. The oils that you cook with will make your items sticky otherwise

I LOVE the idea of blue for the hood.. everything is turning out so beautifully

I love them unfinished. It ki d of broke my heart when you said you would strip them. Romeo is my hero in this tale 😂😂😂

Nice to see you all back you are looking so well

Yes to leaving the corbels chippy. I am HERE for the blue hood 😍😍😍😍 The kitchen is going to look GORGEOUS.

Everything is beautiful. My dream kitchen would have a hammered copper hood over the stove. My eyes each time I looked at the Eg and luxurious kitchen. Your design talent is over the top and so many can learn so much from you. Love your contractor......amazing! What a beautiful kitchen, and if that wouldn't inspire anyone to cook and just live in there, what would! Bravoooooo well done and you will have a lifetime of memories there within the walls of your beautiful home. So cozy, soooooo perfect! Blessings to you both and to baby boy.........how precious! My firstborn was also a son and there is just something about having a son first........not sure what it is but it's just something so special. I always wished for my girls to have a "big brother" and I was blessed that both girls do have that for life! What a treasure. Enjoy this time of life, it is the BEST!! At 77 life gives us a lot of reflection.........you will also have a lifetime of those as well as your life moves forward!

ahhhhh!! so excited to see this video!! i’m sure yall will appreciate that kitchen even more with baby boy here now! 😂❤

The toile is a beautiful color especially with the walnut wood! Plus you already love that color

From a food and baby safety standpoint? Get all that old paint off of the corbels. For ease of cleaning and cohesiveness? Paint them to match the hood, which I'm guessing will be that French Toile ❤

I really appreciate that you’re still working and enjoying your YOU during this season of life. I think many people (understandably so) put themselves on major pause when they’ve just had a baby but it makes me really happy to see you getting excited about decorating, too. You’ve got boundless and infectious energy!!

Been waiting for this all day!! So exited!

I’m team French Toille for the hood! And keeping the corbels chippy, it makes all your vintage pretty things feel at home

Go for it and paint the hood! And I was so glad to hear you say you were contemplating keeping the corbels distressed. They are just beautiful as they are. Such character.

Love seeing glimpses of Cade You are a natural. Kitchen is progressing beautifully.

Beautiful cabinetry! ❤ I really think you should opt for thinner cabinets to the countertop on either side of the back door and window. When you were standing in that corner, the cabinets looked huge! Thinner (half the depth) and to the countertop would look so custom and original!

What a lovely transformation this kitchen is getting. Love it.

Im in love with this kitchen, and a light blue hood will make it even more beautifull!! Definetly don't stripped them if they match well when painting the hood.

Wow. You have put together an amazing kitchen. Love the paint selection on the hood. A venetian plaster effect in the blue wouldn't hurt my soul either!!!!!

You should get your mom to do a painting on the hood. Kind of like what's on the candle boxes. Heavier on the lower hood fading as it moves to the ceiling into one of the colors.

The video that I've been waiting for. 🎉🇵🇭

the blue is going to be just stunning! I definitely love the darker tones of blue (that cornflower colour 🤌) especially when the cabinets are stained darker. I really loved your eggplant coloured kitchen for the same reason. It's moody in all the right ways. Oh! And definitely keep the corbels the way they are

Love the idea of sealing the corbels as is then painting the hood So excited to see it

I like going blue… I would paint the corbels blue too, it would look very cohesive