The Weekender: “The Classic Sophistication on a Budget Kitchen” (Season 5, Episode 5) 

While it looks pretty, I don't think it's practical. Where did she put all her appliances etc. after removing her packed cupboards. Like the rails but I would have changed the rods so it would fit the whole length.

Love the towel bar hack! Love the new oven and table..,not in love with only shelving on the top (I would have preferred shelving just on the smaller wall. I’m always thinking it’s more stuff to dust! But you did a great job on the door!

Just beautiful!! The space looks brighter and bigger.

Nice!

I love all your design ideas!! How do i send in my participation request? I need help with tv/living/dining room - yup, its one straight room in a home built in 1900.. :)

Very pretty but totally impractical. Where did all of the things that were in the cabinets go? Where does the microwave go now. It’s a no for me.

For all of you talking about the cabinets lost....Mónica literally said " I won't do this with every owner" she said that she talked to her about it and she was OK with it. Not everyone needs all that storage...what we need is stop hoarding stuff. With open shelving you are forced to do that as well as keep your things tidy and clean. Any space will breathe more with less stuff. I think the idea of getting all of those cabinets down is awesome and the end result is just Fantastic!!! Can't wait for next week's episode!

I love how it looks, but I'd never want to lose that cabinet space. Open shelves are pretty but not so practical. It is beautiful though. I have one open shelf and I am Definitely adding a towel bar to it, purchasing bar today :)

I love it BUT it seems she lost a LOT of storage space. Where will she put everything she had in the cabinets and under her island, and what about a microwave? I wish some of that was talked about since many people wanting to redo kitchens have these same questions.

Hi Friends! I knew this ep would have you debating for sure -lol! Some thoughts on taking down the cabs and the infamous microwave. 1 The golden rule for ANY design is what the homeowner wants and how they plan use the space. This homeowner wanted open shelving. Her upper cabinets were mainly empty on a daily basis and she wanted to keep her essentials only in the kitchen. What you didn't see (bc we only have so much time in an ep) is that she has a massive dining room with tons of closed, built-in shelving where all of her serve ware and things are stored. 2- The microwave moved to the pantry outside of the kitchen - some people do want to prioritize design over convenience (Dallas was willing to take a few extra steps to get to the micro and didn't want to see it). 3- I love that you guys watch our makeovers and share your opinions - designing for a different homeowner with different style goals each weekend is a fun challenge AND it shows just how versatile Lowe's products are that we can design completely different looks!! See you next weekend!! -Monica

When I first saw the kitchen, I was like "it looks so nice, why would you need to change it??" And then, I have to admit, I was a little unsure it would turn out. Then at the reveal i was flipping blown away, it looks so, so cool. It's a perfect mix of styles, that all meld together, I was shocked I liked it so much since I don't usually like traditional. My only disappointment is that those adorable tiles with the bunny are demoed.

Absolutely gorgeous renovation. You added so much light, space, and style. I am ever amazed at your work around solutions for things like the gallery rail and range hood. Beautifully done! I would’ve liked to have heard about and seen what she stored in her cabinets. I love the openness of shelving in a kitchen but also fear it as I do not have a separate pantry or storage space for extra dishes, food, appliances. Did this homeowner purge things, store them elsewhere, or work them in? I feel that information would be helpful.

Beautifu but what happened to all of her stuff in the top cabinets?

So she had empty cabinets? I could have stacked the cabinets you took down & put them where you put the row of hooks for a pantry

Great job! But, no microwave at all?

Love it but maybe there was room for a tall old fashioned pantry to replace the top cupboards?

While I love the overall style of the kitchen, the removal of the upper cabinets created a storage issue. The area where you placed hooks, could have been better used for a pantry to compensate for the loss of upper cabinet storage.

Would LOVE to surprise my daughter and her husband, 12yo daughter, and cancer survivor 10yo grandson. They moved into their 1st purchased home and NEED HELP with a blank backyard. They have parties & bbq's with neighbors every weekend but can't do at their home - nowhere to cook, sit, eat, kids play. HELP ME!!!

It looks really great! I don't think I could live with so few cabinets, but it certainly works for the home.

Love it, Buuuut where did all the things in the cupboards go? You didn't mention her having a butler's pantry or any other place for them.

Beautiful design. I am a big fan of open shelving in kitchens. It opens up the space so much and adds interest. This redesign really played to the age of the home

Where's the microwave

Hey there Monica, another hit on style. Love how this kitchen turned out. Thank you so much for sharing. ❤️🥰❤️ Huge Fan of Your Work, Chris

I loved the range hood and overall I liked the look, but not having all the upper cabinets causes me anxiety. Having the dishes on the counter? Of course she has a lot of lower cabinets. Love the towel bracket shelves!

Love the towel bars on the shelves 😍 Great idea 👏🏻 TY @monicamangin 🥰 Ps: Still think this series should be weekly 😁

I definitely would've NEVER taken those cabinets down. To sacrifice so much precious storage for looks just does not do it for me. However, knowing that it was the owner's decision makes me feel better. The kitchen came out beautiful and it has a high end look. Tiles and color complement the style enormously. Great job and design.

You did a BEAUTIFUL job with all of your decisions on this one, Monica!!! You had a gorgeous client w a gorgeous house. But, you did her well!

I love your design ideas for lightening up the kitchen for your client, Monica, and giving her a new stove!!!, so awesome!!!, however, I, too, am concerned about storage for her. I don’t know if she had a lot of stuff in her upper cabinets. If she did, maybe giving her back some storage by putting in a floor-to-ceiling cabinet, with glass inset doors (to keep things feeling light), in the unused space where the nice gold hooks are, would be a good idea.

I hate my current lack of cabinet space. And I absolutely hate seeing clutter. This is SO PRETTY but def not for me. Also, the space with the hooks-I would have put shallow cabinets with a counter and made it a coffee/tea bar ☕️ 🫖

It looks gorgeous!! Question though, what happened to the microwave?.. and those bandanas at the beginning were crackin me up. 😆 love these episodes, but would like to also see the price tags if you care to start sharing.

Love the kitchen makeover! Will try the towel bar idea--excellent.

Loved this makeover. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍. Realise lots of people asked about storage. Probably an incentive to weed out stuff!

My mum and I are so glad to see Monica on the weekender again !!!❤😊😊😊😊

I am so glad Monica is back. She is amazing!

Greetings, Monica. This kitchen was modernized for sure. But, my concern is that the open shelving eliminates so much storage space. What happened to the contents of all the cabinet shelving that was removed? But, I do agree the elimination of the cabinets and inclusion of minimal open shelves does OPEN the kitchen.

When I buy my home I am going to pull soooo much from this video....as always great job Monica. Dallas you're so lucky 😍

I live this at first when I said bead board up against the marbled tile I wasn't sure. But u proved me wrong it looks beautiful.

It looks gorgeous, but I would have built an L shaped small banquet seating area with storage in the seating and a table where Monica put the coat hooks and kept the island :-)

I love this show!!!! I love how you all make it easy to learn how to do the same!! Please keep making these!!! ❤❤❤

Monica this is the video I have always wanted!!!. Thank you so much!!! Definitely borrowing that gallery rail idea. YAASSS the puck lights I used for my daughter's room.

Beautiful kitchen, more showroom than practical at first glance but I like the openness with the upper cabinets gone. I hope the homeowner has a pantry because she lost all her storage space. I like the open shelves and the idea for railings. The main thing I'd have done is take that small area where Monica put the unnecessary hooks and make it a shallow pantry with doors matching the vent cover. Over all, I like the space. My favorite were the sconces. Clever idea of using remote activated lighting. Monica took the kitchen back in time but in a modern way.

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My partner of 12 years and I retired to our vacation area. The home is very eclectic artist built open plan lodge urban ranch Euro? No upper cabinets! Sliding drawers in all lower though. I panicked at first where to put things. I had been downsized by 3 job losses over last 20 years but he had 35 years in same house. Even baby toys still stored. We cut everything down to needs. He had like 40 coffee cups double stacked. You get used to less fast!

I have done lots of painting, but I haven't liked the texture /application of the cabinet paint. If I don't have Varathane paint, I'd go with a super quality high gloss trim paint instead. I would pick a table and chairs over an island every time! Love the art. The rails and the backsplash were great clever choices. Well done! Now she just needs a weekend to tackle her front door and porch to elevate her curb appeal :)

"It`s looking fantastic" says the lady who quite recently got rid of all open shelving and did swap it for huge closed dark cabinets🤩 I have no regrets though....each to their own

Wow! So great. Very impressive just for a weekend

It's beautiful but she lost so much storage! This will be a big negative if she decides to sell her home. A lot of people will pass over this home because of the extreme lack of storage in this kitchen.

I love, love the finished kitchen! Super stylish and very creative use of products! I am always excited to see different designs, and it is wonderful that you listened to the homeowner’s needs and wants to build her ideal kitchen…it is beautiful!

This show is the 1st one I am confused about. No shelving is not good for resale, it's pretty but not functional for use. I thought you would add a pantry in the space where the hooks are. Loved the show.

Love it! Definitely will use couple of ideas such lightning to add to my remodeled kitchen. Great job 👏

Super practical and super helpful, even if not cutting edge design. I didn't think the beadboard and the backsplash played well together. Otherwise, very nice work.

Wow! The design is different but amazing! I love it. And the towel bar idea... I'm already thinking about where can I use that? I have an idea for some shelving I want to put in my kitchen. I also think the design perfectly blends old and new. (And her artwork is amazing as well!)

As always you did a great job. So glad you're back. I am learning stuff. 😆

Just like she said, it's so crazy! wonderful transformation. Less cabinet make it looks nice.

It looks stunning!! I appreciate that she said "I won't do this with every owner" because most people want the extra cabinetry. But if it fits with her lifestyle, damn it looks fabulous in the end!

Looks beautiful! I love your hack ideas!

I could not live without a microwave. Would be interested in knowing how she dealt with that.

This turned out beautiful. I love open shelves. And the tile back splash looks great! And didn't think a table would fit but actually makes the kitchen look bigger!

Love it! Those darling sconces and um yeah baby, the gallery rails! Awesome idea. Just curious, where did the microwave go?

Only weekender project I did not love. To each their own I guess.

I love this style of kichen. The lights on the walls was very different. Open shelves are my favorite. It like a Traditional farmhouse. Everything in the makeover came out beautifully. Great job Monica

Very nice. Looks great. I couldn’t live without upper cabinets . Open shelves would always be dirty in my house, but they look great here

The kitchen is just beautiful I love how it turned out

Monica once again it’s gorgeous I would love for you to come and do my kitchen

Those towel rails... Excuse me: Gallery rails... Are a GAME CHANGER! I definitely want to incorporate this into my kitchen somehow

Beautiful kitchen. My concern are the puck light scones. After having to climb up to recharge them a few times, I wouldn't bother and remain in the dark. Since you drywa!led/tiled part of the kitchen, wouldn't have been better to run wiring?

Strange makeover. No cabinets in a kitchen?

Wow, it looks stunning and luxurious! I also love all the hacks!! Great work, guys! 😊👍🏻

Love this. It’s amazing

What happened to all the stuff that was in the top cabinets though?

Absolutely gorgeous and so very inspiring!!!

Awesome weekend project and awesome results. I love not crowding things into a home just because. Many of us don't need all those cabinets. It entices one to fill them up with stuff. I am getting ready to remove my upper cabinets for a simpler style. This project has got me thinking. Thank you, Monica!

Fabulous outcome. So much brighter and roomier.

I love that you listened to what she wanted. There are some people that just don't want all the storage space and that's ok. It's her home. Listening to what the client wants is the most important thing.

Un-Eff'ing believable ! Just gorgeous. Love it !

Absolutely beautiful! The door color was amazing. I thought it was going to be lighter in color, but was pleasantly surprised the richness of color.

The table is much better than the island. The island seemed like something from a workshop, and in the way. The beaded molding on the good vent is terrific.

Wow - it’s beautiful! I love it. The bead board and the hood vent are probably my favorites.

This kitchen is so gorgeous!! Opening it up and letting the walls and windows breathe was the perfect solution. And those gallery rails... **chef kiss**

People tend to keep EVERYTHING in their kitchens. I wonder, truly, how much is really beautuful and useful. Day-to-day dishware, holiday set, dressy set / often a wedding registry set. Pots + pans, bakeware, prep equipment, foils, wraps, papers, staples. Pantry is often a separate area. Coffee bar; baking center. See, Martha Stewart showed, years ago, how restaurants use open shelves. Monica doesn't do this with every client; but, this gal was begging to "lighten up".

Love, love, love the towel bar shelf’s I’m going to copy this😍

The lights were the best👏👏👏👏

I love weekender ever since so I really love that Monica is back for Weekender. Yayyy!!

Gorgeous makeover

Simply beautiful!

Gorgeous

Monica, you always amaze me! WOW! So many fantastic ideas.

This is me all day. I love it!

Beautiful !!

BEAUTIFUL JOB, Monica. Dallas has taste + discernment. You filled the brief!

It's not that you have "too many cabinets" - you just had too much junk on your countertops. Claustrophobia clutter! You're going to be VERY sorry that you took down all of those cabinets. It's called STORAGE SPACE for a reason. This was NOT a reasonable or rational refresh.

This kitchen is stunning. It looks like a designer kitchen. I am much more Rustic Farmhouse but I would love to do the backsplash. I still have laminate counter tops from the 90's when we built our home. I am now disabled and do not entertain like I use to .... so maybe I could do with less cabinets but I think it would be more work keeping it cleaned weekly. I love the towel bar idea. We used iron pipes for curtain rods in our living room on a pallet wall, at Christmas time my tension rod curtain bar over my kitchen sink kept falling down when I hung my garland on it (I have done this for YEARS) so not wanting to deal with it all holiday season We went to hardware store and bought 2 iron hooks and b/c prices have gone up we just bought a 1" dowel rod and spray painted in Rustoleum antique spray paint to give it the look of iron. No one realized it is a wood dowel! I wondered if you wanted one long rod instead of 2 towel bars could you have painted a longer dowel or pipe with the ends from the towel bar? I'm not familiar with that look so maybe there are breaks in the bars normally. Just a thought. There were so many ideas Monica that you just blow my mind. I would love for you to come to my house! My hubby and I just paid off our 30 year mortgage. wOO HOO~!!! But now that I am disabled I just can't help my husband and he is working 2 jobs, and turning 60 in August. He is a role model for in sickness and in health! I just love your channel! I'm making wish lists. Have a blessed day.

Gorgeous, but where’s the microwave? Also, removing those gorgeous upper cabinets broke my heart💔

The range hood turned out amazing!! So cute! So original!!

I like Matt he's cool he reminds me a little of the guy on alexander home improvement. Them two should definitely do a project together. ❤❤❤❤

Two words, blown away. Monica you never fail to amaze ❤

It's so beautiful!!! So classic and bright though warm. Love it! And as a German I always wonder why you Americans need soooo much storage in your kitchens, so I would have taken down down those cabinets as well!

Bright charming and sophisticated! Luv it! Single folks don't need all the cabinets as we do not have half the shit as a whole family. Luv the tiles as a backsplash. Going to be borrowing that idea in my new place. Thanks Monica!!!

That sense of joyful exhilaration (and a little bit of power that goes straight to your head) the first time you use a chop saw. I know that feeling well, lol. Kicked off an entire woodworking hobby. More girls should play with power tools when they're younger.

This makeover is my favorite of all episodes, it was more than amazing.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😍😍