*SMALL* Renter-Friendly Kitchen Makeover | Cottagecore Style!

Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. Today I'm transforming a small rental kitchen into a cottage style dream with new kitchen cabinets, a thrifted rustic hutch DIY and tons of storage solutions. I hope you enjoy it!

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[mtralyson]

Girl! You and Graham should totally make and sell more of this plate rack. This baby is totally on brand and way cuter and sturdyer than what we can find in stores. It would make a lot more sense than a link to converse shoes

[kathydangelo]

It looks fantastic. The only think I'd do differently is lean into the backsplash more by painting the cabinets a peachy color instead. And a nice art print or poster between the hutch & the sliding door would be nice. It would have to be flat enough to fit behind the barn door but you'd still see it at all times because the door had glass panes.

[karmad]

What I like is that AG's team works with rental restrictions and small spaces. Designers for huge houses with unlimited clients' budgets come in and immediately demolish walls, perfectly usable cabinets, and even to the point of tearing up hardwood floors. (I'm looking at you, HGTV!) And then the end results are very similar designs - and always with a HUGE kitchen and HUGE island! I love the creativity and heart that goes into AG designs! I like the idea of working with what you have and making something unique and beautiful.

[elainefrawley]

Lovely colours, I'm not a fan of the distressed pantry door or mismatched knobs but that's a personal preference. Overall its very pretty

[kirsten]

I loved the aesthetics on this one! What bugs me though is that the functional stuff is often left out. In one shot i saw the automatic kitty feeder, in the pantry, so i was expecting a cat flap in the door... and then aleksandra put down the 'cute bowls' but if this kitty has a feeder, there's a reason for that :') also the magnets are NOT stopping that cat :'D similar to not seeing the sodastream again.

[tamara]

The plate holder! Wow! Graham's skills are insane

[LuvFunny]

Who’s already watched the beautiful hutch DIY video and is here to see it in place? Loved all the mixed knobs! 🌸🌼🐝

[mvlution]

Alexandra and Graham trying to match eachother’s sentences is so cute 😂 love their fun/light hearted dynamic

[chai__tea]

Why does this channel not have more subscribers!! I think it's so much more down to earth and relatable in terms of interior design than many of the other things out there. It has a very specific style and vibe, but in terms of doability, reproducible ideas/hacks and inspo, team AG are really doing a great job!

[vickytimmerman]

So so so cute! I would have hung the plant in the middle of the windows, so it doesn't mess with the Barn door. And that wall where the Barn door slides over I put a flat piece of art work ( poster of herbs?). So cute

[aliciacassio]

Oooff. Those mismatched knobs would make me crazy. The thrifted plates are awesome. And Graham making custom pieces like the plate rack feels like when Ben Napier makes a custom item on Home Town.

[molliemae]

Looks great! I would have liked to see more organization and shelves in the walk in pantry though. I feel like it was a space that could have been made over to look great!

[TubeTorte]

Major improvement! Painting the wall above the cabinets made a big difference. Although I love pink tones that backsplash looks like it has a more orange tone so I would have gone with something in that color family. Also fewer cabinet knobs. How about just 3 styles? Do love the bees. Curtains are perfect. I wondered how it could work, but the barn door was a great idea (way overly distressed though).

[kate-kate]

Omg my face when I learned Graham made the plate holder 😮😮😮! What can’t he do???

[waffelsmellgood]

I was a little iffy on the black hardware for the sliding door. Normally, cottage core should be copper or gold. Farmhouse or modern would be black. But it looks okay there. It does stand out in contrast with the light colors. But everything else in light colors follows the whimsical suit. Very cute details.

[thexxit]

I truly feel this is one of the best home make over shows I've ever seen - on tv, on netflix, on youtube, where ever! Your chats with the clients, what you take into consideration... and how gorgeous is this! I was so skeptical of the cupboard colours and it worked perfectly!

[MattieDianeMunson]

The word cottage core usually makes me run for the hills but I love Kelly’s inspo pics

[jasminegilbreath]

I love how it doesn't look brand new but till looks so fresh. Beautiful job!

[mcmackable]

Dave: removes cabinet doors
The cat: this is the single greatest day of my life

[sharonferracci]

Kelly was so sweet! You can tell shes a big fan and well deserving/appreciative of the makeover. I love the sheer joy your team gives others ❤