DIY MODERN BLACK KITCHEN | stone contact paper & painting cabinets

DIY MODERN BLACK KITCHEN | stone contact paper & painting cabinets

I achieved the look of my dream kitchen with some contact paper and paint – all while being budget friendly (around $300)! See how I turned a very mismatched kitchen into this modern pinterest kitchen → open for timestamps:

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Intro
00:58 Contact Paper Backsplash & Countertops
04:58 Painting Kitchen Cabinets Black
10:25 Tips & What Not To Do
12:38 Renter Friendly Options
13:30 Outro & Bathroom DIY

WHAT I USED
* linked everything here too → https://amzn.to/2YG9UMi

D-C-Fix Slate Grey Contact Paper: https://amzn.to/3hwTLAg

Benjamin Moore Black Beauty Pearl Finish
Insl-x Aqua Lock Primer
Mini Paint Roller (3/8″ nap): https://amzn.to/2QqKGgD
Sanding Block (and 80/120 grit sand paper)
Paint Brush (had old ones from costco)
Everything else is basic so won’t list out lol

I hope you enjoy! What do you think of this transformation? Let me know in the comments x

50 Comments

  1. Jelita Aldrich on August 20, 2023 at 6:24 pm

    wowow this is beautiful! You nailed this. Was your landlord ok with you painting the cabinets? Thats so lucky!

  2. Mariah Gbaluo on August 20, 2023 at 6:25 pm

    Did you use the same contact paper on the countertop?

  3. XXX on August 20, 2023 at 6:25 pm

    Fireeeee

  4. Robert C Kassow on August 20, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    Black Beauty Pearl Benjamin Moore, but what was your finish? Flat, Eggshell, Satin, etc. Also, thank you for the recommendation of DC Fix Contact Paper!

    Thank you!

  5. Francine Lifestyle on August 20, 2023 at 6:27 pm

    Exactly what am looking for

  6. Avigail Avilés-Tecaxco on August 20, 2023 at 6:34 pm

    Is this a rental? If you own this place, I would invest in elevating those cabinets a little higher. They make your walls seem shorter than they actually are. Make the best of those high ceilings!!

  7. Daniela ZL on August 20, 2023 at 6:35 pm

    Thanks i got the courage I needed to go for black

  8. MONI on August 20, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    Ugh this is so beautiful

  9. LaToya B on August 20, 2023 at 6:38 pm

    New subscriber here and I love the kitchen update also your sweater is nice as well. Do you know where you purchased the sweater from?

    Thank you

  10. Jordan Sage on August 20, 2023 at 6:41 pm

    Those cabinets…. WOW

  11. K L on August 20, 2023 at 6:42 pm

    Stunning

  12. Mcb Barrera on August 20, 2023 at 6:42 pm

    Than you for this video! My husband wanted a black kitchen, he wanted black cabinets and countertops lol after watching your video I wanted the same countertops lol finally convinced him and he loved the look also 💜

  13. allison alvarez on August 20, 2023 at 6:43 pm

    How’s the contact paper holding up ?

  14. Ashley Castro on August 20, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    This looks absolutely gorgeous

  15. stanley jones on August 20, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    Very bold gloomy color,its not for everyone.I love the color myself.When i buy my first home,i want a black kitchen with accents of yellow.You did a wonderful job.

  16. Say no to Google and Rodger Allison on August 20, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    Cute

  17. Francisco Vega on August 20, 2023 at 6:46 pm

    What finish is the paint??

  18. HaileyRainStorm on August 20, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    Hmmm…did you do peel and stick cabinets but saying you painted?

  19. Nicolas Guayasamin on August 20, 2023 at 6:49 pm

    No varnish over the paint ?

  20. Neha Jain Vlogs on August 20, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    Hey, gorgeous kitchen girl!! You inspired me to paint my kitchen black.. I just wanted to check if the pearl finish is good enough when it comes to cleaning or shall I go for gloss finish in the same shade since I have kids and will need to clean it more often. Would that give me the same look and feel? I will wait for your rreply thanks 😊

  21. J-mele89 on August 20, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    wow your landlord let you paint their cabinets?!

  22. Indigo Child on August 20, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    The black cabinets look so nice! In hindsight if I just repainted my old cabinets black that would of been fine! Much cheaper and smart option than doing reno! Your right it’s not worth the price to Reno!

  23. Lee Hess on August 20, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    It looks really good

  24. Mariana Constantinou on August 20, 2023 at 6:55 pm

    Respect !!!!! It looks amazing ❤️❤️❤️

  25. sarago on August 20, 2023 at 6:56 pm

    How much did you spend on paint? Are the cabinets you painted laminate?

  26. MadMatt8880 on August 20, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    I absolutely LOVE it!!!! Your video might actually be the kick in the ass I need to finally get moving on my kitchen. Thank you

  27. MJ Pang on August 20, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    Your kitchen is super gorgeous! I’d like to copy this for my kitchen 😉

  28. Tracy Naomi on August 20, 2023 at 6:58 pm

    This looks amazing, I’m super inspired.

  29. @rightyourownticket on August 20, 2023 at 6:59 pm

    This is beautiful and you did a great job. I had planned to do what I am calling my New York modern black kitchen and then I had a flood and have to replace my kitchen cabinets and the insurance company won’t pay for the front of my cabinet doors. I can’t find any company to job make boxes without any doors even unfinished cabinets come with doors.

  30. Parys Hampton on August 20, 2023 at 7:00 pm

    This came out beautiful! I’m assuming you bought this apartment, if not how in the world did you get your apartments to allow this. I’m obsessed!

  31. Stacey Potter on August 20, 2023 at 7:01 pm

    I’m remodeling my whole house. Ugh. Lol but my kitchen is gonna be a black and gray but I’m wandering if you used 2 different blacks cus it looks like the trim around your cabinets is a deeper black. But I absolutely love it and it’s gorgeous. Did a beautiful job

  32. life_of_nt on August 20, 2023 at 7:03 pm

    New subbie…love your energy

  33. Tabatha on August 20, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    I bet you can use foam boards

  34. Yoice Rodriguez on August 20, 2023 at 7:04 pm

    Where you order the contact paper? It looks beautiful

  35. Samuel Quintanar on August 20, 2023 at 7:07 pm

    That looks really nice!!

  36. Harshizzz on August 20, 2023 at 7:08 pm

    Hi! May i know how you clean them on a regular basis? I have similar ones in my kitchen and im struggling😔

  37. Ben M on August 20, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    Looks stunning. You forgot the million dollar question though. How does the black hold up when it comes to finger prints and actual grease from cooking?

  38. Kathy VanDoren on August 20, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    You are going to regret that contact paper after a year or so. It doesn’t stick well.
    Otherwise your kitchen looks great

  39. TulsaBrit on August 20, 2023 at 7:09 pm

    IKEA have a fabulous black faucet which would look great.

  40. Vanessa Swendby on August 20, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    How did you make them matte? Did you just not put a finish on top, or what kind of paint did you use?

  41. all things Taj on August 20, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Awesome job! What’s the paint finish? Matte, eggshell??

  42. BIDÓ on August 20, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    You made it look like a magazine kitchen. Great job 👏🏼

  43. Ricci on August 20, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    So inspiring and helpful!! Thank you for making the video and sharing your worthwhile effort!

  44. Lsy20 on August 20, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    this is beautiful!! I noticed that you didn’t use sealer after painting. How have they held up after 1 year? I’m thinking to repaint my cabinet doors soon ^_^

  45. Tasia Williams on August 20, 2023 at 7:13 pm

    Love your space

  46. Jennifer Younes on August 20, 2023 at 7:14 pm

    hey, i love your kitchen. i’m thinking of doing the same thing to my cabinets. do you think that will work on melamine cabinets? have a great day !

  47. Juneka Roswell on August 20, 2023 at 7:19 pm

    What’s the update on how it held up?

  48. M V on August 20, 2023 at 7:21 pm

    What color & company paint ? Looks great !

  49. Meditations by Nancy on August 20, 2023 at 7:22 pm

    Looks soooo good.

  50. Cravenn2 on August 20, 2023 at 7:23 pm

    Lovely I love your kitchen! I’ve just retired decades early lol… so I’m going to do this starting this weekend Feb 4th. I have a nice back splash but the cabinets are next level.❣ I have really good cabinets the same color as yours all wood and I don’t want to pay for new ones in this life this is sooo modern🫶 I think I’m going to get some cool black hardware though as I love rushing things. lol! Wish me well.. It’s probably going to take me a month because I have many utube videos to watch along with making my green juices!
    Thank you❣

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