DIY Tiny Nook Turned Home Office Makeover | How to DIY a desk on a budget!
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- Опубліковано 28 вер 2024
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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday and vlogs on Wednesdays! Today I'm turning a tiny empty nook into a functional, spacious home office, DIY style!
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I love this makeover! I would have added some edge banding along the front edge of the desk and a hole in the desktop to put cables through. Great job!
Yes!! The edge showing bugged me.
Me too on the edge banding. It would give a more finished look.
Came here to say this too! Some iron-on edge banding and then a quick trim would've made it really spiffy. Even if the edges of the plywood were sealed, if it wasn't sanded a bunch beforehand it can still be a little rough to touch.
7:34 Not sure about this solution. Do not think it is that functional to write on paper ON the electrical panel (not flat to wall). Could have made art on canvas over the box would have worked better.
Either put the board calender there or have a cork board for the person to pin notes and etc
I see what you're saying but the idea was probably that it might not be as cumbersome to reach the breaker box if they need to by rolling up paper as opposed to taking something down
This is hilarious timing because I literally made a desk using this exact method with those exact products yesterday xD
Where did you purchase the base for the desk?
@@apcdesignznyc think i just found em! www.ikea.com/ca/fr/p/finnvard-treteau-avec-etagere-bouleau-30345717/
@@ariannec159 thank you!
@@apcdesignznyc Yep, that's the one! They have a couple different types now, mine is like ten years old haha
Love it! When are you and DIY Danie going to collaborate again?!
Alexandra, I love you and your work! Just one comment: It hurts my soul (as an artist) every time to take inspiration from an artist's work without naming the artist. Pinterest, Society6, Etsy, etc. don't create, artists create. Please give them the credit. They deserve it!!!!
Thank you so much for saying this. Whether the youtubers intend it this way or not the suggestion to look to Pinterest for “inspo” often kinda encourages plagiarism, unfortunately :(
But the credit is on the video, if you pay attention. It's even linked on the description, in case you want to buy the print.
@@mediumpurple4994 Thanks. I know but actually mentioning the artist's name is better than giving Pinterest, etc. the credit.
@@miaclee I realize that "inspo" often leads to outright theft. Pinterest was invented for just that - which is often called "idea sharing." The least we can do is give credit where credit is due.
Also credit is not payment and not permission
I really like this. The only thing I wonder about is the placement of the wall calendar. Unless she is left handed, it may make it a little awkward for her go write on. Otherwise, she may have to remove it each time she makes a note. But maybe she's ok with that. Just wondering
I was going to say the opposite - only right handers can use that paper!
I agree and think it needs to be where the roll of brown paper is since that might be hard to write on with the electric box lid there. It can be easily lifted up and down and give her a larger flat surface to write on.
What a happy work station! So bright and fun without being overwhelming ♥️
i wasn’t feeling the dots but adding them into the orange really made it!
I love how inexpensive and simple this makeover was!
That sweater is EVERYTHING. Love the finished look in this space!!!!
Yes!!! I just ordered it Thursday night, and got it today. So excited!!!
I love the sweaters you have been wearing.
I used one of those women mats (2x6ish)to cover up my electrical panel and let the top curl over a bit and it looks great and serves the purpose!
Love all the color you've been branching out with lately!
i’ve been following your work for a while now and was among those complaining about how repetitive your designs were. so happy to see your growth! this makeover and the dance studio were so good! you are so much better out of your comfort zone! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
In the category of very simplified renos, this is one of your best, if not the best. You did or used a very few things but it all had a big impact. I love the paint color and the desk. I really like your sweater, but can't imagine doing any paint job in a thick sweater or nice clothe in general. I got hot looking at you- ha.
Ok, never did orange look so good! First, you look great in that shirt. The color and style are so flattering for you. And your hair looks so pretty!
I am amazed at how wonderful the walls look!! My best friends favorite color is orange, now I want to go out and get this color and paint her walls. Behr did well with these colors! I don't care for the dots on the wall, but I like the charcoal color and I like the idea of the patterns made with the sponge. I liked the oblong square from your previous video, I want to try that instead of the dots. The desk is a wonderfully big space to work at. Your did good girl!!
Love the wall color.
This makeover was nice and simple; the space was just appropo. The main paint color (Khalahari?) was a very bold choice--very good!
With the wall color and the graphic print in front of it: did anyone else get the feeling of a giant penguin book cover?
Love that paint color and your tunic!
Love it🤗 A small shelf and a trim on the desk would look nice 💕🇸🇪
Wow, you're looking extra gorgeous in the standup. I love your hairstyle in particular!
Congrats on coming out of your color she’ll!
I covered my own electrical outlet with a framed poster, and 3M hanging/velcro strips, not a nail in the wall #renterfriendly
Cute and functional!
Great job as always. By the way you looked really beautiful in that jumper with your hair braided up :) Like a Renaissance painting 😊
yey! this looks so simple but it actually is beautiful! I might take some inspo into my own office space 🤔😊 thanks!
The Ikea legs provide storage on either side, under the desk.3cheers from AtlanticCanada
I love your videos so much keep up the good work!!!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
I’ve been wanting to know what nail polish color your wearing for a looonnngg time
Spoilered myself by scrolling through instagram, while watching it. But it makes me actually a bit more excited for the complete corner.
Great make over.
Cute area. BUT I love your sweater! Share where you got it pls.
It' seems very echoey. To help with acoustics it might be a good idea to add a rug or tapestry on the wall.
I'm so fast that the notification came later!😂😂😂
I love your outfit! And I love that accent wall!
Love that sweater! What brand? Where'd you get it?
This was so fun!
Lol she's adorable
Love your decorating
The top board wasn't nail down on the legs? If you lean too much on the edges it might topple or flip
Love this makeover! And love your sweater! Where did you get that from??
Nice wall! Did you plan to wear same color sweater? 😅
This is so cute but I always wonder about art leaning on the walls.. especially the word one of that size. One knock of the table and... 😬
Oh, Alexandra. This might serve as inspiration to someone else, but I have several issues here.
Orange: not timeless, very fall.
Paper over the fuse box, very tough to write on, because of bumpiness underneath and the fact it's on the wall. Art would have been better here, instead of on the desk taking up space.
Raw wood? Doesn't look good at all. This is just a raw piece of plywood. I agree with another poster here that adding an edge and drilling a hole large enough for the cords is a good idea.
No storage or very little storage. What about putting a nice piece of real wood over two filing cabinets? Or painting that plywood. I've done that before, had enough space to have a door and paint it and put it on top of two cabinets. Filing cabinets were excellent for supplies and hanging files.
I hope that lamp has an adjustable head, otherwise the light is right in her face.
You've done better.
I think the color of the wall is a little bit harsh to look at every time you work, and art pieces on the desk look a little bit cluttered but other than that I loved it
Hm this one missed the mark for me, but the desk placement and design was nice /)
I don't like the wall but the rest is pretty
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Usually I like these makeovers, but this time it just seems to be a strange combo of things that don't match...
Yeah it looks like Dalmatians on top of an orange handbag.
Wish she made some hanging shelves instead.
Also the legs of the table seem to be taking too much space and weirdly angled. You cannot fit a desktop CPU on it (i.e. gaming CPU's).
I won't lie. I wish you went with some nicer wood than plywood. But I understand budgets.
My other concern is if the plywood will bow in the middle after weight in the middle
7:40 But how is she supposed to write on the paper with the electrical panel poking behind !
Thinking same thing. I would probably use post it notes on it.
Agreed. That's not a practical solution. You can paint the exterior of the panel box which makes it disappear into the wall visually. Hanging a narrow shelf the width of the desk over it would also be useful in that area as things on the shelf could mask it.
I've also hung artwork to cover it and currently, as mine is fortunately in a closet but wastes a lot of potential storage space if left uncovered; I have a 2X3 cube shelf to which I have stuck large felt pads on top of a 3x3 cube shelf to store shoes. When I need panel access I simply slide over one space--et voila! As long as it's accessible, you can hide it any way you like.
I think a whiteboard or piece of art on a hinge would work better than the roll of paper.
I thought the same thing...if you write on it (awkward angle) then you would run into the uneven surface of the electrical panel. If you stick post-it notes on it, then what was the point? You’d have been better off with a white board, bulletin board, or metal board with magnets.
Agreed. I would switch the whiteboard calendar with the paper roll. Cute idea, just swap the walls.
Love the nook but Drill a whole large enough to pass electrical cords through and add a metal grommet to achieve an elevated look.
Also trimming out the front of the plywood would just make it look finished and more like a real piece of furniture.
Unfortunately this lamp has a cord switch which makes it difficult to use if through a hole. I generally try to loop and shorten the cord before the switch then try to place lamp so it doesn’t show.
Exactly what I thought about the cord hole in the desk. Karen Florida
I just wrote that great minds think alike 👍
I usually try to consciously not to write comments like this because I think the sense of this video is the amazing way you transformed this place and the hard work you did, and I don't want to diminish that but DAMN in every single video of yours I immediately notice how you're literally always wearing the most beautiful clothes and beautiful hair and just look gorgeous???? I wish I had that sweater damn
That's a nice comment. She does have great taste in fashion, hair and stuff. I love that sweater colour!
Completely agree. She looks amazing, and area was very functional given the small space.
We all were thinking the same thing, that sweater is beautiful and the color is awesome! Now I, have to go find one in that color.
I want that sweater too, I just ckeched in the Info, there is a link!
Funny!
I love the orange color on the wall. I do find the dots distracting, especially if the space is meant for focusing and concentration on work. There’s also no storage.
Very cute but I don't think there is a lot of options for storage. Usually you give lots of space for paperwork :) just personal taste I am not a huge fan of the plywood table top, I feel like solid would have been much more sleek and professional but those legs and the artwork with the wall came together adorably :). Great job
Yes, I was thinking where are the baskets?
I think I would paint the front raw edge of the desk top black or maybe even the redish wall color.
Wikipedia: The Kalahari Desert is a large semi-arid sandy savannah in Southern Africa extending for 900,000 square kilometres (350,000 sq mi), covering much of Botswana, parts of Namibia and regions of South Africa.
Behr paints got the Namibia colour of the Kalahari desert spot on 👋
I like the wall, but I don’t like the desk and the roll of brown paper.
I don’t like the polka dots on the wall it’s too Dalmatian Dog 🐶 looking everything else I like. The burnt orange on the wall is super cute like her sweater
How do you write on the roll of paper with all that uneven wall behind it. Also, on brown paper one would need to use a sharpie or similar which would mark the wall behind the paper.
The front edge of the plywood needs a finish...sanding and lacquering are not enough. As she works there, her shirts will get snags. It’s fairly easy to apply a strip of veneer with an iron.
Also, did I see a sewing machine under there? If she’s going to sew there, won’t the table top sag under that much weight? There is only support at the ends. (Can you tell I live with a carpenter?)
Beautiful space! I would also add a rug under the desk not only for decoration, but also to keep my feet warm and protect the floor from the chair.
Alexandra: "I'm going out of my comfort zone, who am I??"
Also Alexandra: *literally painted her signature dalmatian print on the top half of that wall* xD
It’s a nice transformation and the outcome is quite decorative. Glad to see you sealed the table top! Issues: the space is more than big enough to incorporate storage under the table top. Or even an organizer on top. And I do think that the paint color is too strong and somehow doesn’t complement the wood tones or the brown paper (which I think is a great idea to cover up the metal box) or the black accents. I probably wouldn’t want to stare at such a strong color while working, and the whole corner feels way too busy to me.
I’m not fond of that color but glad it isn’t that rose pink. It looks great.
Super ooper dooper cool. I have a weird tough tiny room in the basement and this just blew the doors off my brain...bwahahahaaaa!
Hope you’re paying the artist whose design you recreated :) also wish you shared their name since you shared their art here.
it's linked in the description!
Simple but stunning. I might have included overhead lighting too and a waste paper basket under the desk.
Your friend’s reaction is epic 😆😆😆 Looks like she loves the space very much (And so do I!)
Love your desk nook. I would have liked to see a finished edge.
Love the wall! The desk size is brilliant. I love everything about this makeover. Well done!
Love the wall color😍
Except that one really low dot would drive me crazy.
Sooo good! Functional and inspiring. I want to use that color, will go well with my ’70s vibe. Quick painting tip: after putting down the tape, paint the tape line with whatever the first color is (white in this case) so that’s the color that leaks through the tape and you’ll get crispest line ever. Also do it for the corners. But especially great, when doing a half wall like this :) this changed my painting game!
Thank you for always providing captions, you'd be surprised by how many UA-camr's don't.
Now i want to do a bold accent wall in my room😍😍😍😍😍 this is just loveee❣️ jess's reaction was so nice 🥰 A REALLY REALLY BIG FAN~
Amazing ! As a man, glad to see something different than pink :)
Funny
Great love the wall.....you give so many great ideas that do not cost the moon! Thanks Alexandra! Am looking forward to seeing your new office space completely done.
Just started watching, but where is that sweater from!? It’s gorgeous!
Love budget friendly videos this is so cool! 😍
Soooo love that every time you do a makeover, you take into account how the individual's needs and tastes!!! Love your beautiful makeovers!!! Thank you!!!
I may not always share the same design view as you but I'd like to say, I totally enjoy your productions and appreciate every challenge to create a space that is our own aesthetic. Thank you and keep the vids coming!
You should do a #meancomments portion at the end of your videos. Like how you started your last video. So funny!!
Reminds me of #meantweets
You look so cuuuuuute in this video! That sweater is everything and I need it
I absolutely agree! Girl, where did you get that terracotta coziness??
I just saw that you linked it, I should have known! Thanks lady!!
Where is storage and place for a computer. ?
omg im really early! i i love your vids and aesthetic!
Love it, came out so warm and practical. Jess's reaction was so sweet.
I love the wall design! So artsy!!
One of my favorite makeovers!!! Love this!! Also thank you for putting US links! That was so nice!! 😍😍😍
Not directly linked to the nook but your jumper looks great.
This has got to be one of my favourite transformations, and it's just so simple. But I can't stop staring at it. Especially since I for sure thought I would hate that wall but I absolutely love it.
That "desktop" is such a disappointment. So lazy.
I am always in love with your hair style! so elegant and cute.
Hi Alexandra
As usual, you blew it out of the park with this makeover!
Love the wall color and this gives me inspiration to do something similar in my apartment.
I love your sweater and would like to know where you purchased it?
Thank you for doing the good work you do inspiring us to do makeovers on a budget!
Barbara from Minnesota 🦌
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Hi Minnesota, I lived there 55 years but live in Florida for the past 11 years.
I think that sweater is the best thing Ive seen on you and your hair is adorable. LOVE the new look !
I’m glad you went out of your comfort zone with the color I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!
Yes, I love these deep vivid autumn colours and the wall is going to look so warm, especially during winter.
Wait.... I thought you were going to put a “big desktop” I was excited for that. 🤔🥺😥😅
Do I see a sewing machine on the lower shelf .....YES! This gives me a great problem solver solution for desk/sewing space!
Love the color. Love how daring you were with the wall. And if I could I would steal your sweater tunic with the most lovely collar!
I like everything but the wall. Goes out of style too soon.
I love the orange paint. The wall scroll 📜 seems like it would be hard to write on with the fuse box cover behind it 🧡.
Yess finally masking tape! It makes such a huge difference. I love this makeover :)
"Now Im using burnt orange, who even am I anymore" Ahaha so AG ;)
I don’t see a link to the inspiration print, which is what I’m most interested in.
I think this is it: www.pinterest.co.kr/pin/155514993372521622/
it's in the description! and the above is the same print!