Before & After Cabin Renovation on a Budget ($300)

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Hanging a big mirror on the back wall would increase the light and also make the space feel /look bigger. You can trift a nice one and paint the frame as you like.

I think a mirror to bring in the light, but also because the reflection scenery is so beautiful it would also look like art!

I love open shelves with beautiful glass jars with dry food inside

One of two of our cats likes to drink from running water. We bought him a stainless steel kitty fountain. He loves it!

I would make a way to hang dried herbs and flowers, as such. I'm sure you have some spare wood and twine! Then hang your herbs and flowers to dry! It would look so nice and then you can switch out when it is time to pack up the herbs for new ones. Also nice update to the space!! It looks bigger on the inside!!

I have honestly waited SO LONG for this video!!!! FINALLY!!! 🥳🤩 There is nothing like white paint to open up space and rest the eye. A framed mirror placed horizontally against the far kitchen wall, possibly with a narrow shelf at its base, will bring in light, add dimension and an even greater sense of space. Placing a framed mirror over the couch will be like adding an entire room to your tiny house. The human eye “craves the perception of distance” in order to relax. A patterned self-adhesive wallpaper in the bathroom/water closet will, again, add dimension for the eye. It will ALSO protect the walls from water damage. You might want to put a peel + stick backsplash over the sink/stove area, also to protect the OSB and make the wall “washable”. Wishing you continued Happy Nesting. -V.

Hang a simple but large and beautiful mirror on that blank space/back wall of your kitchen, it will make it brighter from the natural light coming in from your kitchen window and it will make your space look even bigger/ give more life to your entire area. Also you should consider putting up some natural hanging baskets with plants to add some green to your kitchen, would look really pretty and give your tiny house some life and natural color, green plants make such a difference inside and make your room pop especially when you have all white walls.

Always typical to take a hundred years to decide to get something done, get it done and realising that 1. it wasn't that bad after all! and 2. the end result was so much better than the dread of thinking about getting it done (and bothering you!). So yeah, I feel you there. You have done an amazing job from start to finish and it's great you can improve things as you go and as you learn what you like/need, etc. at each point. Bien hecho, chicos!

I love the idea of hanging a mirror. I also love the idea of shelving too. I’m sure additional storage is always needed. Love the upgrades. Thanks for sharing.

Wow, everything looks fresh, clean and beautiful. I suggest you take your time deciding about the shelf and what you will put on it. The answer will come to you as you work in your kitchen. Good job, Eugenia!

Ohhhhh Eugenia. The tiny house space looks so fresh , light and uplifting ……like a breath of fresh air! I’m so glad that you finally got to do that. It’s hard for me to tell you exactly what to put in that space in the kitchen. Sometimes ,myself when I can’t figure out what to do with a space I just wait for a bit….until I see what the space really needs… do you want something functional or something decorative? That would be the first question I’d be trying to figure out …then you could go from there. Does that make sense?? Good luck!

You always create so much beauty in everything you do. Honestly, you are my biggest source of inspiration for simplicity, beauty, flowers and gardens, just everything lovely. I love how your cabin turned out! I imagine it feels like being in a whole new space. XO

The renovation looks great! I can't belive how much difference a lick of white paint can make and I love the contrast with the dark aesthetic of the kitchen cabinets and countertop.

Can't believe it's been 3 years. Love the renovation, it's amazing what a fresh coat of paint can do. I think there's a point we reach in building that we need to take a break and come back later with fresh eyes and energy, but I know that feeling of...why didn't we just do this before. I painted my place 3 years ago and still need to paint the trim 😏 Lolita looks great!

I always wondered why you left the OSB unpainted in the kitchen but grew to like it. Now it looks more finished and spacious. I think hanging some of your beautiful kitchen things on the back wall would look great.

Love the revamp.. light and bright.. to lighten your mood. This would be an amazing airbnb when you move out bringing some extra income and help others to experience a bit of this lifestyle.

Ikea has glass shelves with small, discrete hardware that make the shelf appear to float. I painted jars with deep shades of green and blue and filled them with spices. On the glass shelves, the painted jars appear to float, and the color also protects the herbs from sunlight. They would look lovely on your back wall and free up storage space to have your spices become an artful part of the kitchen.

A simple shelf hung with two leather straps. A small climbing plant on top. That would certainly look great and a little green never hurts. 😊💚

I liked the wood panels... but your choice of course this is more classic