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the emily michelle project s01e02
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00:00Are you ready? It's bold.
00:01My path to design was not traditional.
00:05It was survival.
00:0618, no diploma, no job.
00:09What the heck am I gonna do?
00:10When every dollar matters, you get resourceful.
00:14Oh my gosh, this is beautiful!
00:16It's how I design homes to look way more expensive than they are.
00:27No!
00:32We are in the beautiful downtown of Strathroy,
00:35where we are opening our brand new retail store.
00:38I just really wanted to showcase what I'm about and my style.
00:42Everything's riding on it, so it cannot fail.
00:44And I won't let it.
00:58I think the funniest thing is I always hear, oh, I can only imagine what your house looks like.
01:05Girl, no one wants to see what my house looks like.
01:15On top of my clients and my family, Alex and I had the bright idea of purchasing an income property,
01:21and we're currently living in it.
01:23Sawyer is my oldest. He is 14.
01:25You go back, back, back, back. Go back.
01:27And then I have Kai, who is 12, soon to be 13.
01:32And Ash, who is 7.
01:33A little bit spine.
01:34That is more than that.
01:38We're in a tiny little apartment above a massive renovation that we're trying to finish.
01:42The goal with our income property is to eventually flip it and take that money, and it will go towards
01:48our forever home.
01:50That's the plan, at least.
01:54So this is what is going to be the apartment space.
01:59Skews all the excess wire and temporary ductwork and things going on.
02:04The plan is to turn this space into a one-bed, one-bath apartment.
02:08This will be a secondary income project for us, which we're very excited about.
02:14As we're talking about it, I'm kind of getting pumped.
02:16I'm like, we should start working on it.
02:17Of course you are, yeah.
02:17Let me go grab my belt.
02:19This is, I mean, not a bad idea.
02:21So we'll show you the commercial spot.
02:24This was going to be blended living.
02:27So when we bought this space, that is what excited me so much.
02:30And then things changed, because obviously we ended up opening up in Strathroy.
02:34It's a more up-and-coming area, better foot traffic and better fit.
02:37Oh, yeah.
02:39I think the biggest thing is, you know, having this as a rentable storefront.
02:44We were really hoping to generate some, like, passive income.
02:46Because right now, you know, we're entrepreneurs.
02:48We never know when the next paycheck is coming.
02:50And this was supposed to kind of stabilize that.
02:53I feel like this was my, this was my doing.
02:56This one? Or all of them?
02:58I think all of them were my doing.
03:00But specifically this one, I really did put the pressure on.
03:03When she showed this to me and we drove past, I was kind of like, yeah, you're crazy.
03:08But the more she talks and sweetens the pot and makes me want to do the project with her.
03:14It's going to get there for sure.
03:15And I think that having this was definitely a smart decision.
03:18Does it feel like a smart decision right now? No.
03:21We've already been here three months.
03:23And as you can see, nothing is done.
03:26We see the potential in here.
03:28Yeah, it's huge.
03:29It's just a matter of her convincing me to actually get in here and complete the work.
03:33A lot of late nights.
03:35Yeah.
03:35Yeah.
03:36Alex is the contractor who has his own business.
03:39But you're also the handyman that needs to do everything at the Income Property.
03:43You're kind of being pulled in every direction, really.
03:46I do enjoy it.
03:47Sitting on the couch on a Saturday to me is like the most boring thing in the world.
03:51We'll show you where we're currently trying to live anyway.
03:55And we thought it was a great idea, but with three kids and two of them being teenagers, it's...
04:00I mean, they're going to see.
04:02You're about to see.
04:02It's become a lot.
04:04This is our hub.
04:07When we bought this building, the whole plan was to kind of spend the bulk of our budget
04:11downstairs on those bigger renos.
04:13And then whatever was left, if any, the plan was to then spend that extra here.
04:19Nothing's functional up here right now.
04:20Well, I mean...
04:21For a family of five.
04:21It obviously is not a representation of how I design spaces or...
04:27That's Emily's biggest issue.
04:28I can't show people where I live because they think I have such a beautiful home.
04:33I mean, we don't even have curtains.
04:38This is the fabulous kitchen.
04:40Um...
04:41Fabulous, yeah.
04:42It's going to be fabulous.
04:43We have some good plans for in here.
04:45So we clearly have a lot to do.
04:47We already don't have a lot of time, you know, between kids' sports and, you know, the new space opening.
04:53Like, there really isn't a lot of time.
04:55And I feel like that pressure of trying to be 100% there as a mom, 100% there for
05:00our relationship, 100% there for my clients.
05:04This new store, like, it feels impossible.
05:07And I'm starting to have that, like, major pressure of, like, how am I going to do this all?
05:12So I think that even more reason to just kind of get this space done and just, like, something needs
05:19to give.
05:20Because I'm about to blow.
05:21I spend all day designing these beautiful spaces for clients.
05:26And then I come home to absolute chaos.
05:29I thought I needed something more.
05:32I thought I needed something more.
05:34There's renovation dust.
05:36There's tools everywhere.
05:37The whole thing.
05:38I think that investing your money is smart.
05:42And we invested it just in a really big project that we never get done.
05:50But if this place isn't making money in the next year or so, I'm honestly not sure how sustainable this
05:55whole plan is.
06:01When I take on new clients, I go all in.
06:04So while Alex is holding down the afforded or income property, I'm heading over to my new client's house.
06:09Elise and Kale have been living here for a while.
06:11Their house needs work, but designers have been turning them down because of their tight budget.
06:16They came to me with one question.
06:17How far can $70,000 go in making this place feel beautiful and lived in?
06:23Hi, I'm Kale Chapman.
06:24And I'm Elise Chapman.
06:25This is attempt number eight to make this video.
06:28We've been together for a very long time.
06:31Forever, I think.
06:32Cameron, do you want an apple, too?
06:35We have two kids.
06:36Our daughter, Samantha, and our son, Cameron.
06:39We also have a dog.
06:40His name's Luke.
06:41Please fix our kitchen.
06:42Please.
06:44I feel like I'm back to living in a one-bedroom apartment with the counter space in my kitchen.
06:50Everything's kind of just mismatched.
06:52We have light wood cupboards, and then we have, like, a different type of light wood cupboard.
06:57Our kitchen table is a dark wood, and our one pantry's a big white thing.
07:01This big wall is completely bare.
07:04It could use a counter space or other stuff.
07:07You want a banana in your bowl?
07:08Okay.
07:10And then living room.
07:11Yeah, we definitely need new floors.
07:12Yeah.
07:13It's also kind of, like, crowded here with the way that the couches are.
07:15Trying to figure out a way to make it low, I think, better.
07:18And then moving on to the kids' rooms.
07:20They're small, and we need to use the space better, and hopefully find a way that they
07:23will still be satisfied with those rooms when they get older.
07:26What do we do every night before bed?
07:28We need books.
07:30And do you have a bookshelf?
07:32No.
07:32Wow.
07:33A lot of what we've purchased in the past has been very based on cost, and I guess our
07:39style's affordable, if that's a style.
07:43These guys aren't looking for a full-cut job.
07:45They want a quick transformation to bring some of their soul to this space.
07:49Elise says she wants her house to feel functional, but designery, adult, and calm, and nothing trendy
07:55that they'll have to replace.
07:57But these are all just ideas.
07:59I really need to get in there, and then that's when the magic will begin.
08:07$70,000.
08:08It's a decent budget.
08:09But when you're talking about the entryway, living room, that kitchen, both kids' bedrooms,
08:15new furniture, and new floors throughout, it adds up fast.
08:20And Elise and Kel can only afford to be out of their home for five weeks.
08:23A rental this size on this timeline would usually land closer to $150,000.
08:28We're going to make it work, and we're going to make this home an absolute dream come true.
08:32Awesome.
08:32I'm so excited.
08:34Thank you so much.
08:34I take budget very seriously, and $70,000 is a lot of hours worked.
08:40I want my clients to walk into their space and feel proud of where their money went.
08:47Go do this.
08:52This morning, got my smile on.
08:55Stereo is playing.
08:58Okay, some of the changes at Elise and Kale's are totally obvious.
09:02Get the peninsula and the old cabinets out and whip out all the floors.
09:05But in order to give them that grown-up space that they can feel proud of, it really comes
09:09down to choosing elevated finishes.
09:11And this is where things get expensive fast.
09:27Chloe is my niece, and she is the general manager of Blended Living.
09:32And let me tell you, I would not be able to do any of this without her.
09:36Do you want some accessories too?
09:38Yeah.
09:39She's really shown an interest in design, so I've taken her under my wing.
09:42She helps with clients, and she's my sampling board when I'm putting packages together.
09:47There's no better way to get her up to speed than to show her the design side of things.
09:52So we're starting with mood boards.
09:54Okay, so Elise and Kale, their home has already begun demo, and we need to make some decisions.
10:01Okay.
10:01So that is exactly what we're going to do.
10:03This kitchen had almost no storage and barely any counter space.
10:06So instead of blowing the budget on custom cabinetry, I'm adding one full wall of prefab.
10:11We'll get way more storage without the custom price tag.
10:14A quartz countertop and backsplash can get expensive fast.
10:17So I'm being strategic in using a slab just behind the stove to get that high-end moment,
10:21then keeping the rest simple with a neutral tile.
10:24And this big empty wall, well, it is wasted space.
10:27So I'm planning on turning it into a built-in bench with pantries on both sides.
10:30And I would love to figure out a way to make this table double as additional counter space.
10:35These are the prefab doors.
10:38So with custom, we can pretty much paint any color that we want, but you're going to pay for that.
10:44So with prefab, it is way more budget-friendly.
10:47Originally, my hope was to go with a green, but I'm concerned it might be too trendy and follow the
10:53style.
10:54I'm almost leaning more towards the neutral.
10:56I feel like it can kind of pull both warm and cool.
11:00And I feel like the white is just far too stark.
11:02Amazing.
11:04Okay, so I had you bring in the countertops.
11:06Going back to the fact that I can see cool tones and warm tones in this,
11:10when I look at this, I really only see cool.
11:13Yeah.
11:13I want to almost go with something that kind of stays true to that and adds more warmth to it.
11:19I like this one.
11:20Okay, me too.
11:22And we will add that in.
11:24This is kind of what I'm envisioning for the floor.
11:27Okay.
11:27I think it's important for us to have this piece here so that we can kind of really see what
11:31it's going to look like.
11:32But flooring is such a big spin, so I'll need to see it in this space before I make the
11:36final call.
11:37Doesn't that make all the difference though?
11:39It does.
11:39When you see all of these neutrals here, you know, you're probably like, this is super boring.
11:43And then you add in.
11:47Exactly.
11:48Okay, so here is their current living room.
11:51The kitchen is eating up a big chunk of the budget, which means we have to be really smart in
11:56here.
11:56I'm sticking with neutral furniture, and one trick I always use to make a room feel more high-end is
12:01adding one oversized piece to anchor the space.
12:04Then we'll layer in a few neutral elements, and suddenly the room goes from feeling empty to feeling really pulled
12:10together and inviting.
12:11Okay.
12:12Next up, we have Samantha's room.
12:16Samantha loves to read, so I'm building her a custom bed with bookshelves on both sides.
12:20For Cameron, he's getting a big boy bed.
12:22Both kids need desks.
12:24And lastly, Elise mentioned the kids want to swap rooms, so we're going to make that happen.
12:30Oh, that's perfect.
12:32Yeah, throw it on.
12:33I think it's going to look really, really beautiful.
12:34And the goal is that everything makes sense and flows.
12:38I wrote a little song and did not take me long to see what might go wrong between us.
12:45But boy, you turn me on like a simple song.
12:48The right between the wrongs like a bold push.
12:52Most people wouldn't think to use these more neutral shades in a kid's room, and that's exactly why I love
12:57them.
12:57They feel elevated and unexpected, but still playful in a way that kids can grow into.
13:02I want their rooms to inspire creativity without feeling chaotic.
13:06These richer colors really do that beautifully.
13:09I wrote a little song, did not take me long to see what might go wrong between us.
13:15There's not a lot of budget for the kids' room, so that is where Marketplace comes into play.
13:20There are so many good quality finds, you just have to have a little bit of patience.
13:25And, well, spend your night scrolling, which is exactly what I do.
13:29That's how I ended up finding the most perfect desk for Samantha's room.
13:33In an ideal world, I'm going and checking out this piece in person before purchasing it.
13:38But when something comes up, I know that if I don't grab it, somebody else will.
13:44And if there is issues, we're going to fix it and get creative.
13:47We need to stretch that budget as much as we possibly can.
13:50If I don't nail a couple key pieces now, I'm really worried that my budget is going to unravel.
13:59There she is.
14:11It is so good.
14:14It is adorable.
14:16So I'm just going to check out some of the drawers, make sure it's all in good condition.
14:20There's a little bit of wear and tear on that one and then here.
14:23But I can easily sand this down and fix it with some oil.
14:27The current hardware is so sweet, it doesn't even need to be replaced, which never happens.
14:32For $30, I mean, you can't beat it.
14:34But if you were to get this brand new, solid wood, it would be so much money.
14:38Probably $500 to $1,000 the size.
14:41So I think this is an absolute steal.
14:44Let's load it up.
14:53Oh my goodness.
14:55I've still got to find a similar desk for Cameron's room.
14:58These old wooden ones take a beating when the kids are little, but they still look great
15:02by the time they actually start to do homework.
15:13When we took out the old floors at Elise and Kale's, the subfloor was in pretty bad shape.
15:18I chose LVP Luxury Vinyl Plank for this family because it is affordable, it's durable, and it's beautiful.
15:25The key to making more affordable materials look designer is making sure that they are installed perfectly.
15:33In order for it to adhere properly, LVP needs a clean, flat surface.
15:39Well, these subfloors were not going to cut it, so we ended up having to replace them all.
15:43Now that the new subfloors are in, I have to pick out the flooring ASAP, and I need to think
15:48about how I'm going to offset this cost.
15:58Look at the walls, it looks so good.
16:00I think this is just my thing.
16:01I like creating these, like, cosy spaces.
16:04I also hate the idea of throwing in some cabinets and seeing the end of it.
16:09Especially from your living room.
16:11It was a strange layout.
16:12It was so chopped up before by cabinets.
16:14Now it's just going to be a nice, clean finish.
16:16So I am loving these walls.
16:19And not to mention, I'm standing where the peninsula was.
16:21So this feels so much better.
16:23And then we're going to be running cabinets from edge to edge, which is going to create so much countertop
16:30space.
16:30Did you see the plans for the dining table?
16:32We're hoping to do a dining table option that will kind of serve as an island piece as well.
16:38Okay.
16:38I'm going to put a thrifted table top on a motorized base that raises up.
16:42So that will be the plan over here.
16:44Let's take a look at these flooring samples.
16:46There is a reason why you always see designers laying out floor samples in the space.
16:51Flooring is one of the biggest lines in your entire budget, and it is not a place that you want
16:56to gamble.
16:57How about that?
16:59I'm not going to pick a grey.
17:01Okay.
17:01The tones are too cool, and I'm going for warm and sophisticated.
17:06This one I do think is beautiful, but I'd like to do something a little different.
17:10Okay.
17:11But there's two options.
17:13Yep.
17:13I'm going to bring them over to the wall.
17:17Okay.
17:19I'm kind of liking the warmth of this one.
17:22Okay.
17:23So let's just go.
17:27Let's see.
17:30I actually really like both of them.
17:32But I think my gut is telling me to go with the warmer one.
17:38Yeah.
17:39I just think with all the colours, like the paint colours and everything else that's planned for this space,
17:44I think keeping warm and cosy is the way to go.
17:47Can I actually take a sample with me?
17:49I want to see how it's going to look with the backsplash.
17:51Actually, now that we're talking about it.
17:53Okay.
17:54My original plan was to do a tile.
17:57But I'm now thinking, what if we were to do a shiplap instead?
18:02I know that that's going to be cheaper.
18:04Yeah.
18:04But how much cheaper?
18:06Like, could we kind of offset the cost of the floor situation with that?
18:10Tile will take two days to do, and then shiplap I can have done in like an hour and a
18:15half.
18:15And then all I have to do is pick a paint colour.
18:17Yeah.
18:18That's a heck of a lot easier.
18:19If you don't have the budget for a tiled backsplash, shiplap can give you a similar feel.
18:24The clean lines instantly modernizes the space, and the natural texture breaks up all of the hard surfaces you usually
18:30see in a kitchen.
18:33And it's all painted in here.
18:35It looks so good.
18:36All the trim got painted the same colour.
18:37I know.
18:38It's colour dredging.
18:39It's kind of when everything's one colour, but you're using different sheens.
18:43So in this case, we did the matte wall and then a satin or pearl trim.
18:47It looks high-end, but it didn't cost more than a coat of paint.
18:51Yeah.
18:51And it makes such a beautiful difference.
18:52You have another project in here too, don't you?
18:54I needed to talk to you about this.
18:55Okay.
18:56So we are doing the custom bed for Samantha underneath the window.
19:00And my hope is that we can get some bookshelves.
19:03Okay.
19:03On either side.
19:04So I'm going to go deal with that and all the other things.
19:06Did you take into consideration the fact that there is a vent there?
19:11Who do you think I am?
19:12Of course I did.
19:13This is exactly the moment where costs can go wild.
19:17Moving the register will make me go over budget and I just cannot afford that.
19:21I want to go to the disco tech.
19:24Who can I take me there?
19:26When I first started out, I was always hesitant to hire any trades.
19:31Partly because of cost.
19:33Partly because of the fact that I'm a perfectionist.
19:37And partly because I have Alex and he always does this for me.
19:40As the business grew, I learned to rely on a few trusted vendors.
19:44For custom furniture, Jay from Rustics is always my go-to.
19:48I've designed a bed with built-in bookshelves for Samantha's room.
19:51And with the vent, I really want to see how we're going to make this happen.
19:54Let me just bring up this drawing so I can show you.
19:59And maybe you can help me figure out what's going to be the most budget friendly.
20:03Okay, yeah.
20:04There is a vent that is underneath of this bed.
20:07It kind of complicates things a little bit as far as creating, you know, proper ventilation.
20:12I'm going to carry the ventilation right to the front where you've got those decorative details.
20:18Okay.
20:18So it would vent out those.
20:21Okay, that is perfect.
20:22Is this going to be painted or like a solid wood stained?
20:25Yeah, I'm going to do the same wall colour we're going to bring onto the bed as well so it'll
20:29all be painted.
20:30It's part of my colour drenching approach in this space and it's going to make the whole thing look really
20:35custom.
20:36Okay, so I think the best thing for us to do is to go make the entire thing fresh.
20:42Okay.
20:42And do it with MDF.
20:44Okay.
20:45So it'll be super clean.
20:47It paints well.
20:49That would be easier and less time for me if we just did everything new.
20:54Okay, no, that is amazing.
20:56Budget is a very real thing on this particular project.
20:59So if you're thinking time and material, everything just go cheaper doing it this way, then I trust you 100%.
21:06And then time frame, we have not a lot of time.
21:09So I hate to, you know, add to your already tight schedule, I'm sure.
21:13But...
21:14You know I'm busy, right?
21:15I know you're busy.
21:18And for good reason, you're good at what you do.
21:20For you, yes.
21:21No problem.
21:22Okay, you are the best.
21:23Okay, so I need to send you full dimensions and then paint colour.
21:29Sounds good.
21:30We'll make it happen for you.
21:31I'll talk to you soon.
21:32Okay, thanks so much, Jay.
21:34Woo!
21:34I got a wild streak.
21:35Everybody tells me.
21:37Yeah, I'm a good freak.
21:38So thank you, please.
21:39Bend your knees.
21:40Yeah, I'm always dropping hits.
21:42But you never want to admit that they knew it all along.
21:45Up to put it in my tongue.
21:51Living in a renovation while getting it renter-ready has been a lot, especially for the kids.
21:57The two youngest are currently sharing a room, but Sawyer has definitely been feeling it the most.
22:02I know we have a huge long list of all the things we want to do up here, but I
22:05think that this is the room to start in.
22:08Probably the quickest.
22:10I mean, every teenage guy, like, has their spot where they go and hang out.
22:13It's really important to remember that, yes, right now we need it to work for Sawyer, but, and I hope,
22:19you know, only a short few more months after that, you know, renters will be in here.
22:23Mm-hmm.
22:24This wallpaper's gotta go.
22:26Then we can prime and paint the whole space.
22:28Definitely want to add a closet for some clothes storage.
22:31We'll bring in some new furniture and cozy bedding.
22:33Plus, I have a few DIY art pieces in mind to make the room really special for Sawyer.
22:38The painting, everything's gonna be pretty quick.
22:40Like, it's not a huge room.
22:42And that's such an easy update, but it makes such a huge impact.
22:44When you are juggling as much as Alex and I are, you learn pretty quickly that every minute counts.
22:50So while he's tackling Sawyer's room, I'm gonna sneak to the studio and take on a little project for Elise
22:56and Kale's son, Cameron.
22:57Do you ever wanna go somewhere that feels like your own?
23:04Just get away from all of the crowd.
23:10All right, so I am at the studio and I am in my happy place.
23:16I absolutely love being here at nighttime.
23:18It's where I get to be creative and let loose and do all the fun stuff.
23:24These pieces in particular are for Cameron and Samantha's space.
23:28So I'm gonna try to take these old, unwanted frames and I'm going to make them look beautiful.
23:35It's a sad sight when the one he loves looking back at you from the arms of the feather.
23:40And I'm sure he had to hurt, but it's not what you wanted.
23:43It's not what you wanted.
23:45Finding a chance to wreck you.
23:48Timbers scatter as your hope shatters.
23:52You feel right, but it could be, yeah.
24:07It looks really good.
24:09This took no time at all.
24:10It turned out amazing for a fraction of the price of what this would cost in a retail store.
24:16And now all we need is a photo.
24:22Okay, my friends.
24:24I am running around to a couple of places in hopes of finding a Scots for Cameron's bedroom.
24:30A little light moment would be so adorable because they love to have bedtime stories read to them every night.
24:37I will keep you posted.
24:44There are some cute options.
24:48But they're either too big or super funky.
24:50There just isn't what I'm looking for.
24:56Okay, well, that was a total flop.
25:01I did not find a single thing.
25:05But as crappy as that is, that is just the way the world works when you are sourcing, thrifting, and
25:13trying to find things with character.
25:16Sometimes you have really great days and sometimes you don't.
25:20As crappy as it feels to be coming home empty handed, the days that I come home with good things,
25:29it is so incredibly worth it.
25:31There is something better out there and I cannot wait to find it.
25:46Removing the peninsula opened up the kitchen but it also meant losing storage.
25:50The trick was being really intentional about what was added back.
25:53The new built-in bench gives them hidden storage underneath and I carved out proper pantry space so everything has
25:59a home.
25:59They also gained tons of countertop space.
26:03It's a good reminder that sometimes taking things away gives you room to create something even better.
26:08Plus, Jay and his team really delivered with Samantha's bed.
26:11Jay ensured the register can vent through the flower details making every element feel custom for a high-end look.
26:24Hello.
26:25Hey, good morning.
26:27I full-blown know that there's still lots to do but I'm really hoping to go in there today and
26:32not have a ton of issues because we don't have a lot of time left and we need to start
26:37wrapping this project up.
26:39You guys have done such a good job.
26:42The countertops?
26:43Yes.
26:43So Quartzite is actually the more expensive version of this so they actually came out with a very similar pattern
26:49in the quartz.
26:50Yeah.
26:51That is literally a fraction of the price and it looks almost identical.
26:55When you're choosing countertops, it's not always about the exact material.
26:59It's about the look that you're trying to achieve.
27:02Designer slabs stand out because of the veining and the finish.
27:05If you can match those with a more affordable option, you can get the same vibe but without the price
27:11tag.
27:12It's so beautiful.
27:13This is my first time like seeing it in real life like full scale.
27:16This isn't the paneling, is it?
27:18It's the paneling that showed up here.
27:20Uh-oh.
27:21Okay, so this is beadboard.
27:23I definitely ordered shiplap.
27:24Beadboard and shiplap get mixed up all the time but they're not the same.
27:29Beadboard is narrow with those little grooves, kind of cottagey.
27:32Shiplap is wider and it overlaps and has clean modern lines.
27:37I'm definitely going for more of a modern feel than cottagey in this space.
27:41I can see it in your face like is this going to be a huge...
27:43Just logistically, I'm thinking time and...
27:45Okay.
27:52We're right at the final finishes, right?
27:54I know.
27:55I'm going to have to hurry over there and make sure they have what you want.
27:58I'm glad you caught it now.
27:59Me too.
28:00Okay.
28:01And then the beautiful bench.
28:03This is probably my favorite thing in the entire kitchen.
28:07I love the idea of this table.
28:10Yeah.
28:10It's going to be a retrofit table that is adjustable and movable so that it will work as both a
28:15beautiful dining table...
28:17Mm-hmm.
28:17...and also give them that workstation that they clearly need as well.
28:20The multipurpose piece.
28:22I think maybe we're starting something.
28:23Maybe.
28:24And you have everything, right?
28:25Like we're going to...
28:26Everything's here.
28:26Everything's here to do it.
28:27So I am hoping that you're ready to go and we can get that started.
28:31Well, I'm ready to go to the store to get the shiplap, but I can't help you right now with
28:39the table.
28:39I'm going to call Alex and see if he can come help me.
28:43Well, this is me leaving.
28:44Okay.
28:45Good luck.
28:46All right.
28:47Gosh.
28:48I always feel guilty calling in Alex.
28:56Every hour he's helping me is one less hour that he's working on the income property.
29:01But I really need his help to make this project happen.
29:05Hello.
29:05Hi.
29:07What's up?
29:08What are you doing?
29:10I know where this is going already.
29:13Well, I'm supposed to be starting this dining room table project today and Anthony was going to help me with
29:19it, but there is a bit of an issue.
29:21Long story short, he had to run out and now I am here by myself and could really, really use
29:27your help.
29:27Like, I need at least 15 more minutes here and then I can be on my way.
29:38Hello.
29:39You made it.
29:41I did.
29:42Are we alone in here?
29:43You, me and the table.
29:45Doesn't look like much of a table right now.
29:47Let me explain and I hope that you'll feel a little bit better.
29:51So in the kitchen space, one of the biggest issues is they did not have proper workspace.
29:55So my idea was to kind of create this nook that allowed us to have a table that could be
30:01adjusted.
30:02Mm-hmm.
30:02So that they could use it as a dining table at proper height, but then could also raise it to
30:08use as like an island.
30:09Honestly, I feel like this is a million dollar idea.
30:12I have a standing desk at home that I love and it got me thinking that this would be the
30:17perfect thing for a leasing kale, but bigger and much prettier.
30:22We're going to take this awesome solid wood table top that I found online and you are going to take
30:32the metal base and attach it and then figure out exactly how we're going to wrap it so that you
30:37no longer see metal.
30:39Wrap it.
30:39And I feel like for this house, industrial is not exactly what we're going for.
30:42We can figure out the rest after.
30:44There's a lot of we going on.
30:46Yes, I'm going to be here for emotional support.
30:48Okay.
30:48You're pretty used to me and my crazy ideas, so.
30:52Yeah.
30:53Were you surprised when I called you and then you showed up and it was something like that?
30:57No.
30:57No.
30:57It's always something like that.
31:00It's always something magical.
31:04Beautiful.
31:04Stop boo.
31:06Yes, no.
31:07Step outside a bedroom.
31:09Who wants everything I do?
31:11Treats me everywhere.
31:12Me too.
31:19Let's try it out.
31:21Oh gosh, it's heavy.
31:27Okay.
31:30This is the moment of truth.
31:32Are you ready to see magic happen?
31:37Oh, shoot!
31:41This is so cool.
31:43How high does it go?
31:44You have a smile on your face.
31:46I just, well.
31:47You think this is freaking cool.
31:49Okay, bring it back down to reality.
31:51Are we ready?
31:51Yeah, come enjoy it.
31:53Pretend we're having a meal.
31:55Who made it?
31:56Look at it, you're smiling.
31:58No, it is pretty cool.
31:59Okay, so next thing, we need to figure out
32:01how exactly we're going to cover these legs,
32:03which will be super fun.
32:04I don't know, we'll start cutting stuff, I guess.
32:06It's going to look really, really good.
32:08This was a job well done.
32:09I really appreciate you coming and helping me.
32:11Okay, I'm out of here for now.
32:13Love you.
32:14Love you, thank you.
32:15It is pretty cool.
32:17I know.
32:18Just waiting for you to admit it.
32:20That was pretty usual.
32:28With the dining table complete,
32:30Alex was able to get back home
32:31and pack up Sawyer's room.
32:32He started to take down the old wallpaper,
32:34something he's done a hundred times,
32:37but it just wouldn't come off.
32:39So we need something to cover it up instead.
32:41Easiest part of the job, and we're already stalled.
32:44Running into roadblocks like this
32:47it sucks.
32:48It really does.
32:48You know, we only have so much time
32:50that we get to put into our own projects.
32:53So this is frustrating,
32:55and I have no idea when we're going to be able
32:57to pick things up again.
33:12We're so close to the finish line at Elise and Kale's,
33:14but I still need some styling pieces
33:16to finish off their spaces.
33:18With most of the budget spent,
33:20I love to hit up a thrift store for one-of-a-kind finds
33:22that don't cost a fortune.
33:24This is great.
33:27I definitely need to get this.
33:29Can you picture it?
33:32This is a good one as well.
33:34Let's grab that.
33:47Today feels like Christmas.
33:49All of this hard work is finally going to pay off,
33:53and they get to come back home to a home
33:55that they're not going to recognize.
33:56Let's be real.
33:59There's really little DIY touches everywhere
34:02throughout the space, and I do think that's what really
34:04gives it character.
34:05I picked up this $2 bowl at the thrift store,
34:08spray-painted it black, and then mixed paint
34:09with some baking soda, then applied it with a sponge
34:12to give the bowl this textured-aged look.
34:14This cost me under $5 to make and would cost something
34:18like $150 if you bought it from a store.
34:20It took me a few thrifting trips to find this $5 lamp,
34:25but it is the perfect size for Cameron's bedside.
34:28I used a wax-based metallic finish to give it a brass look
34:31and popped in a battery-operated puck light
34:33to finish it off.
34:34This is probably one of my favorite DIYs in the space.
34:37It is an old thrifted frame that cost next to nothing,
34:41probably $2.
34:43We actually grabbed a leaf from their tree outside,
34:45which I feel like is such a nice little add-on.
34:48And then I just glued on some plug covers for the receptacle,
34:52and now it is just a beautiful little frame,
34:55and it's nice because it hides the receptacle
34:57that none of us like looking at.
34:58I found this adorably sweet wooden dollhouse on Marketplace.
35:03All it needed was a little sanding and a fresh coat of paint
35:06and a neutral palette.
35:07It only cost me $15 start to finish.
35:10Definitely beats the retail price tag.
35:13I chose some pieces from my store to layer in even more charm.
35:17So these are actually old vintage rugs
35:20that have been repurposed into pillows.
35:21I've actually had these forever,
35:23and this might be the perfect project to use them in.
35:27Keep eyeing this little guy up here.
35:29I love using vases like this.
35:30It could be for a plant,
35:32or it could even be for utensils in a kitchen.
35:34So there's so many unique ideas and ways that we can utilize this,
35:38and the color is so perfect for their space.
35:41I also love this bowl.
35:43I actually finished this one myself,
35:44so it's just a basic brown with some nice wax finish on it,
35:48which makes it kitchen-friendly,
35:50so they can put their fruit and whatnot in it without any issues,
35:53or we could also place it on a coffee table.
35:56So there's lots of options of where we could end up putting this.
36:01We've been away from our house for five weeks now,
36:03and it's been an adventure.
36:06We are about to go in and see our house.
36:08So excited.
36:09We're so excited.
36:11Emily, she saw all the troubles we had in the kitchen.
36:14Yeah, and all the things that weren't working in our kitchen.
36:16And the struggles in the kids with their small rooms,
36:18so I'm just dying to get in there.
36:20I really want to get in there and see it.
36:24I feel like not only is their home transformed,
36:27but I feel like their lives are going to be as well after this.
36:29Long school, but I'm ready to go.
36:32I'm not old, but I'm weathered more.
36:34I am always nervous.
36:36It is just who I am.
36:37So, yeah, I'm very nervous, but I'm also so excited.
36:43I'm coming.
36:44I just want them to come see their house,
36:46and I want them to be as excited as I am.
36:52Welcome home.
36:53Oh, my God.
36:57Do you recognize that?
36:58No, not at all.
37:00Do you see?
37:06That's so amazing.
37:12Wow.
37:16There's a lot of change in here,
37:18but I think one of the biggest changes
37:20is this beautiful new LVP flooring
37:22that is going throughout the entire house.
37:25I love it.
37:25They're a luxury vinyl plank,
37:27so they're going to stand up to the kids and the dog.
37:32It's a nice warm tone,
37:33which obviously complements everything else
37:35that is in here.
37:36All new furniture.
37:38No more oversized pieces.
37:41I think the furniture before
37:42was just not proportioned properly for this space,
37:45and now I think this fits the proportion so much more.
37:48That's exactly what we're looking for.
37:50100%.
37:50Test it out.
37:54Oh, it's comfy.
37:55Yeah.
37:55The nice thing about this
37:56is that it is a slipcover.
37:59I have three boys,
38:00so obviously I know how hard it is to keep whites white.
38:03So we made sure that it was something
38:05that was going to be easy to clean
38:06so that you can maintain it
38:07but still have that neutral feel in here.
38:09Perfect.
38:10Let's head into the kitchen.
38:11All right.
38:15Let's go.
38:18Oh, my gosh.
38:19Wow.
38:22It's amazing.
38:26Now, without that peninsula there,
38:27I feel like it's so open.
38:29It is.
38:30It feels much bigger.
38:31Yeah.
38:32Like, so much bigger.
38:33All new appliances.
38:34I love the fact that we have the double door fridge.
38:36Yeah.
38:37And then you had very little countertop space.
38:40Yeah.
38:40Right?
38:40Two feet.
38:41You had, like, you had nothing.
38:42And now, look at how much space you have.
38:46Yeah.
38:46It's our first real counter.
38:47It's our first real counter.
38:49Did you see the wax wash?
38:50I did, yeah.
38:51I love that.
38:52We ended up doing a shiplap
38:54and we were able to put a waterproof paint on here
38:58just to make everything very easy to clean for you guys.
39:00The whole point of this space
39:02is that you guys can make, you know, memories
39:04and it functions the way you need it to.
39:06And I just love the table.
39:07The table comes with a little surprise.
39:09So let me show you.
39:11So not only is this obviously a beautiful dining table,
39:15but it is also additional prep space.
39:20Oh, my God.
39:21Amazing.
39:21Yes.
39:22Oh, that's awesome.
39:23Oh, my gosh.
39:24Dinner table and island in one.
39:25So this was a thrift find, the tabletop.
39:28Awesome.
39:28And it turned into the most magical DIY.
39:31It was so fun to make.
39:32That's amazing.
39:34What I love about Elise and Kale's kitchen
39:36is that it feels so luxe and beautiful and expensive.
39:41But the best thing is, is that we kept the budget in check.
39:45I have more things to show you.
39:47All right, let's do that.
39:48Yes.
39:49All right.
39:50Start with Cameron's room.
39:52Oh, wow.
39:59That's amazing.
40:00That's amazing.
40:04Oh, this looks awesome.
40:06Yeah.
40:06I've given the closet doors for this new color.
40:09I'm just going to love this.
40:10When we first met, this was a completely different room.
40:13This was Sam's room.
40:15And now it's Cameron's room.
40:19He has a big boy bed.
40:20It is a big boy room.
40:23And it's so special.
40:24He's going to be so excited to have the big boy bed.
40:26And then there's so many, like, little details.
40:28I was able to go to an antique shop.
40:30I found this lovely basket.
40:32Some of the pillows on Cameron's bed
40:34are actually old vintage rugs
40:37that were turned into pillows.
40:39And then this adorable little frame.
40:41So it was one of my, like, late DIYs.
40:43I love that.
40:43I do, too.
40:44Isn't it so cute?
40:45I love pieces that tell a story.
40:47And I feel like things like that are exactly what do that.
40:50And then another really cool little addition.
40:52We did a sweet little lamp.
40:56You didn't have a sconce there.
40:57And it was not within budget to wire anything there.
41:01So we actually were able to put the sconce on
41:04and then do a battery-powered bulb.
41:05It's kind of like a little nightlight,
41:07but also so nice for when you guys are reading.
41:09Perfect.
41:09We still have one more room to see.
41:12Are you ready?
41:12Yes.
41:13I'm ready.
41:13Let's see it.
41:14All right.
41:14Let's go.
41:22Wow.
41:24Oh, this is awesome.
41:25Yeah.
41:29She is going to lose it.
41:31This desk, I knew as soon as I saw it that I had to have it.
41:35It's just such a beautiful piece.
41:38Yeah, I love the warmth that wood gives.
41:41We haven't even talked about the wow factor in this space,
41:44this beautiful bed.
41:45Yeah.
41:46It's stunning.
41:46So I actually worked with a custom bender on this bed.
41:51I know that she loves reading and that you guys read a lot together.
41:55So I just thought it was such a fun way of, you know, putting all her books in there,
42:00her stuffies, all of the things that she loves.
42:02Then I added simple curtain rods and soft drapes to create a faux canopy bed.
42:07It was a super affordable way to get a luxe layered look.
42:11It's absolutely beautiful.
42:12Yeah.
42:12I'm excited for her to see this.
42:13It's so amazing.
42:14She's going to love it.
42:15Everything now has a home and you guys have a home.
42:18We have a home.
42:19Which is so exciting.
42:20I wanted to make Elise and Kale's home a place that they could be proud of.
42:25All while stretching their budget as far as humanly possible.
42:29It took a lot of work and honestly, I was up all night doing DIYs more times than I can
42:34even freaking count.
42:35But I am so happy with how it turned out.
42:37This space feels so beautiful and incredibly high end.
42:43We can't even begin to thank you enough.
42:45Like this is my drink kitchen.
42:47Yeah, we could have never done this on our budget on our own.
42:49Thank you so much.
42:51There's no way we could have done this.
42:52You guys are so awesome.
42:56This transformation is huge.
42:57It feels like it's a luxury type build and the price she did it for is just incredible.
43:05Okay, I am just leaving Elise in Kale's house.
43:09I was so nervous to reveal this home to them and their reactions.
43:14Like they love this house so much and it just makes all of it so worth it.
43:19It's so good.
43:21And we won't never turn around.
43:24I love the house.
43:26I love the house.
43:28This house is a very, very special one.
43:31Not only because the transformation is just absolutely mind-blowing,
43:35but because this family is just so incredible.
43:37Now I'm off to the next one and I get to do it all over again
43:40because I am just so incredibly lucky.
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