EXTREME KITCHEN RENOVATION EP 1 | Inspiration, Plans & 3D Design Renders

After a year of living in our new home and a baby arriving in less than 4 months, we’ve been thinking about updates we can make to our home while life is still a “calm.” Our kitchen has been something we’ve wanted to re-design since moving in so with the help of contractors and tradesmen we are tackling a complete kitchen renovation on a tight budget and even tighter timeline.

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[XOMaCenna]

I hope you guys enjoy episode 1 of our Extreme Kitchen renovation! Subscribe to follow along for this series to see the entire process of renovating a major space like this in under 4 months! 💞

[lyndaandrian]

As you have a family and kids grow up, sitting down together to go over everyone's day an eat in kitchen is going to be the best

[MC-pqcj]

Yaaay!!!! I am sooo excited! I'm a single mom who recently lost both my parents and both siblings and your videos fill my heart with so much comfort 💓

[ChiliMarilli]

Dear MaCenna, as an architect I really admire how you are tackeling your projects and I am looking forward to how the kitchen is gonna turn out but PLEASE reconcider the single upper cabinet on the right hand side of the sink. You gain no extra space because it is in the way of your beautiful statement storage wall!

[rosekisiel]

Your kitchen design reminds me of old school Italian household. I can really picture Nona making bread or pasta from your kitchen table while others are chopping vegetables. It's amazing how we can go full circle and we end up where our great grandparents or grandparents were at. They understood a productive layout of a kitchen.

[jenniewesterlund]

Tips from a kitchen designer!
The kitchen is lovely and will look amazing! The only thing I’m worried about planning wise is the amount of counter space. It’s more but not much. When the island disappears it will most likely get a bit crammed by appliances and not have the best chopping-station. I recommend putting a few outlets in the pantry and enough space to have some appliances hidden away behind the doors. You can also make the filling-piece by the end of the glass-cabinets into a hidden door that folds in or a shutter door that pulls up. That way you can hide some more appliances there! These are not critiques of the design just a tip from someone who plans kitchens every day 😅

[sandrajohnstone]

My only feedback is to make sure the doors that lead out to the pool have high/childproof handles....peace of mind when the little one starts walking.❤

[natashachurch]

Yes eat in kitchen! As you grow your family you are going to want a dining table to gather around, do crafts, play games, etc!
It's just such a precious place in the home!

[miserchris]

The kitchen in the cottage is literally one of my favorite kitchen designs. I am so excited for this series!

[bonniegregory]

I love this! As an architect in another lifetime 😊 I'm in love except with the upper cabinet to the right of the sink. I would love to see the beautiful larger cabinet run clear to the wall. Not a criticism just my thoughts.

[interesante]

Loving everything! Only thing that looked a little off (to me) was the cabinets on the sink wall. They made that wall look heavy and off balance. Floating shelves may look better. It's coming along, that's so exciting!

[Amacott]

Having 3 boys……you 100% want an eat in kitchen. When they’re babies it’s easier to feed in a high chair, as they get older….homework table and as teenagers they are always eating……it’s a great conversational area. An eat in kitchen is a must❤

[addieasselstine]

Here’s an idea: bench seating along the back side of the table, that way the bench can be pushed under and you can use the table as more workspace without moving a bunch of chairs.

[louiselill]

Taking down the wall makes perfect sense it will give you a lot more usable space and let more light in. I can't wait to see if it's possible

[tinitime]

I love that you’re using the same guy Drew uses. He seems so nice and doesn’t seem to get irritated if(when) the client changes their minds. Yes, I’m subscribed to you and Lone fox.

[ss]

The kitchen truly is the heart of the home. My grandparents farmhouse in Bretagne has that all in one kitchen dining room and it really is where memories are made and family bonds strengthened. I wish you the same for your growing family and your new kitchen

[constantineangelgutierrez]

We got you gurrllll. It's like we live in your head. We can't wait, I am sure is going to be fantabulous. I mean, look at the rest of the house is like a French dream.

[rebeccavalicoff]

I'm so glad of the table instead of an island! It fits with the style of the house!

[tammyleviner]

I just know, with this being YOUR space and YOUR ideas.. that its definitely going to be a beautiful kitchen and I'm excited to watch the process! Even more excited to see it finished and decorated! Thanks for sharing the while process with us!!😊

[FrenchieLulu]

Nothing better than being able to have a table in the kitchen. For me, it's THE living space of a home.