Small Kitchen Makeover + DIY Kitchen Backsplash | Studio Ploy

Hello everyone Gerald here from Studio Vlog By the way that was me talking to the camera Kuya Pablito from Ossipar Glass Welcome back to my channel Today I am excited to show you the The first of the three-part anniversary makeover series starting off with the small kitchen makeover I asked the owner's wishlist for the kitchen and she told me that she just wanted a fresh start A very simple but functional upgrade and at least an additional counter space or cooking area We are not going to replace the existing cupboards and under-counter cabinets since It will be out of budget but instead we are extending it with an open shelving below which you can see Ossipar Glass is now installing Since it will be hard for us to find the same exact laminates we opted for this open shelving that would perfectly accentuate the kitchen and is also very flexible as it would act as storage and display area We are going to replace the countertop since it is made of MDF or engineered wood covered in plastic which is not an ideal material for countertops My original proposal was black granite but then I decided to upgrade it to quartz to perfectly blend with theme of the whole unit The material is also very current and Durable making it perfect for countertops since it's also non-porous and resists staining much better than granite marble and concrete A non-porous surface would also mean that it will not harbor bacteria or viruses So instead of removing the existing countertop I modify and adjust by cutting the edge so the quartz countertop would perfectly fit once it's laid over it Using some wooden planks I made this additional sort of platform that would elevate it The height so it's leveled with the existing countertop I estimated the height considering the thickness of quartz and the new height of our counter is still within the standard 36 to 34 inches I'm covering this part with waterproof self-adhesive wallpaper since it will It should be visible from below So even if it's not visible I always make sure it still looks neat I wasn't able to take a video of my supplier cutting the hole in the quartz countertop for the sink and when they laid it over they installed it quite fast Actually I just sat down For some deliveries when I got back they were already preparing to seal the gaps and the edges I had two choices for the countertop material Calcata and Ascot My first choice was Calcata but due to its widely spaced veining I opted for Ascot This would make our tiny kitchen look bigger Maka din hindi makita yung veining mataon sa blank part since random say at hindi natin mapipili After the installation of the countertop I then moved to the installation of the backsplash Our original pattern was supposed o be the brick bun but then again keeping in mind the space is small and also with the unit's The theme is mid-century modern so I chose the linear design as it would make the space look larger and wider I'm using a 3x5 classic white subway tile for this nabili natin from Wilcon So before installation I put in some plastic covers to protect the countertop from getting damaged or scratched To properly terminate the backsplash with a painted wall I put in this tile edger so it would soften the edges of the tile wall and it adds this high-end designer effect to the look I initially applied a different adhesive but I removed Right away I picked the wrong adhesive when I bought it from Home Depot With this tile size I would normally use the 2-in-1 grout and adhesive White was out of stock so I decided to get the grey instead To make our installation properly leveled I used our A newly purchased line laser level This is actually much more convenient than the leveling rod Moving on you can actually notice the difference from the backsplash without The tile and this unfinished one kasi ngayon pa lang it looks bigger Tile color also plays a big part in making the kitchen look bigger This rule also applies not just with paint bu Also use tiles and always go for lighter colors or neutrals to make it look bigger After installing the part where most tiles are whole I proceeded to measure the edges and all the unfinished parts so I can cut them all at once I always prefer using electric A grinder instead of the typical tile cutter as I felt more comfortable and that's not it Nababasag and less yung waste By the way I made a tile installation tutorial almos Similar to this one If you want a more detailed procedure I'll put the link above and on the Check the description box if you guys haven't seen the video I'm using white tile grout here to fill Those gaps It needs at least 2 applications then I left it to dry for at least 30 minutes to an hour before removing the excess grout using a damp sponge With our previous projects I normally installed the ducting for the rain chute exhaust but this time I asked for assistance from the building maintenance As I wanted to avoid making a mistake when drilling a hole in that false beam For the fridge the one I chose is an air-conditioned fridge So it would perfectly fit the space and is also affordable Since the kitchen is so simple and small the owner and I decided to skip it With a built-in cooktop or range oven because of the tight space and instead went for the portable cooktop that she can hide after cooking The owner is also so busy that she told I know that she often cooks and that counter space is more of an advantage to her My original plan was to cover it with waterproof white wallpaper as a surprise for the owner but time didn't allow it This was actually the same day that I will reveal the unit to the client I think it was exactly an hour away at NASA QC and this property is in Makati I decided to just keep the original one since it's still okay even though it would look way better Sophisticated if I was able to make this two-tone but I still love the look complementing the whole vibe for the unit which I am excited to show you in the coming weeks For some final touches I added this simple black wall clock with gold hands which fits perfectly with the kitchen theme and the overall look of the unit Also adding a little drama with this green one Apples with this beautiful bowl from July First Home Finally this native basket that I got from For only 350 pesos I saw the same design at Crate and Barrel and it was way overpriced The size of your kitchen plays a vital role in how efficiently you can perform your daily chores including meal preparation Having a spacious kitchen coupled with personalized storage Solution can help you organize your ingredients and other items However this is not always the case for some especially those that suffer from limited space If you plan to remodel your A small kitchen you have to find the most suitable and creative design for you Thank you guys for watching See you next time