*TINY* Studio Apartment Makeover In Studio McGee Style

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  • Опубліковано 16 гру 2022
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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! Today I'm back with another tiny studio apartment makeover (250 sq ft!) and decorating it in Studio McGee style. That means a mix of lots of styles - classic, modern and rustic! I hope this gives you inspo for your own tiny studio apartment refresh.
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  • @chanelsimone6072
    @chanelsimone6072 Рік тому +51

    I was hoping the bookshelves went up the wall utilizing all of that air space… either floating shelves or something to give her that beauty and the beast large bookshelf feel.

  • @delicatevenusflytrap9091
    @delicatevenusflytrap9091 Рік тому +11

    I love your show… im just shook that you replaced the cozy comfy headboard for an uncomfortable metal one 😢…

  • @janetsweeney7432
    @janetsweeney7432 Рік тому +288

    Looks beautiful, love the arched wallpapered nook, but wished they had gone with taller bookcases on both sides of bed considering her inspiration pictures had library vibes with ladders and mentioned a beauty and the beast moment of floor to ceiling bookshelves. brass sconses attached to sides for bedside lamps.

    • @teresacarle294
      @teresacarle294 Рік тому +43

      😊Yes! Two tall Billy bookcases with a bridge built across the top to give that cosy library 📚 impression. 😉Bet clever Graham could've 🔨repeated the arches too. Next, added wall💡sconces to the sides of bookcases for reading while in bed. Also a petite ledge (or cube) mounted on each side to stow your phone📱, a pretty trinket dish for jewelry you'd rather not sleep-in, &/or a glass of water💧.
      🥺Seems a tragic waste of potential merchandising space from my perspective〰️but I'm also a🏺collector 🖼 as well as an 📖 avid reader 👀.
      💚Bridget from Cali☘️
      (using my pal's YT acct)

    • @abcabc5630
      @abcabc5630 Рік тому +28

      Any bookworm who likes physical books seeing that pinterest board: Ah, so you'll be buying another Billy or two then and-

    • @kjw79
      @kjw79 Рік тому +25

      The way she had the bookcase on its side clearly indicated she wanted side bookcase. Instead, it was your own mid century interest to add the brown furniture, not her style.

    • @pamelajohnson4989
      @pamelajohnson4989 Рік тому +22

      Had the same thought... missed the mark on that one.

    • @MsPinkston
      @MsPinkston Рік тому +27

      You all have to consider the budget. These patrons are paying customers. A designer can only go as far as the budget allows. 😒 the room was totally transformed and renter friendly. Imagine how hard it would be to get larger piece transfixed to one another, broken down, snd ready for transport to another apartment?? I’m jussayin. 😩

  • @randomgal1803
    @randomgal1803 Рік тому +13

    Graham is a genius , We all need a Graham in our lives, Love Graham.

  • @daniebelle23
    @daniebelle23 6 місяців тому +27

    Love the space! For a book lover, I think it would've been really cool if those bookcases extended to the ceiling in the design.

  • @kaystinebrink1220
    @kaystinebrink1220 Рік тому +562

    Love your show. My husband and I are moving from a three bedroom home into a two bedroom apartment. Downsizing doesn't mean I cannot decorate. I've saved many ideas from your shows.

    • @AlexandraGater
      @AlexandraGater  Рік тому +45

      So happy to hear this!!

    • @MamaC6100
      @MamaC6100 Рік тому +8

      @@AlexandraGater Kinda feel like you missed the mark on this one. Didn’t look anything close to her INSPO pics ☹️

    • @jonasholzem2909
      @jonasholzem2909 Рік тому +25

      @@MamaC6100 Well, she apparently was very happy about it, so how was the mark missed exactly?

    • @AsaliGrayce
      @AsaliGrayce Рік тому +26

      @@MamaC6100 I respect your opinion, however, it is called an inspiration/mood board. It is not meant to look like everything she shared. The client is happy, she was lit up with happiness and that is all that matters 🙏🏽

    • @cherylmartin9994
      @cherylmartin9994 Рік тому +10

      Wow!! Gorgeous 😍 I so want to put arches in my house. I have 2 room openings that look like ugly boxes. Team AG has inspired me once again. Happy holidays to all of the team!! ☺️

  • @esskay1513
    @esskay1513 Рік тому +390

    I would love to revisit some of these apartments and see how they stood up to the ‘living’ test.
    Such a great eye for colour!

    • @msdestinoble
      @msdestinoble Рік тому +55

      I always wonder if they keep it up the same way

  • @seynaameree2346
    @seynaameree2346 Рік тому +372

    Absolutely adore my new space, especially my cozy arched nook (perfect for writing holiday cards)!! Thank you AG!! ❤️🎄

    • @jennifergroeneweg8727
      @jennifergroeneweg8727 9 місяців тому +5

      Yes, this is a lovely space!!! That nook is over the top cozy :)...and I love that I'm not the only one who still loves books :).

    • @aangimueller1241
      @aangimueller1241 7 місяців тому +7

      I like the added coziness of this makeover but I really liked your headboard, side table lamps and sofa better before.

    • @MK-cc5ve
      @MK-cc5ve 7 місяців тому +4

      @@aangimueller1241i agree, the before was more living room with a bed tucked away, now it’s more bedroom, albeit a gorgeous one.

    • @soufwesthoustontx
      @soufwesthoustontx 7 місяців тому +2

      @MK-cc5ve I think it matters on the person preference/needs. Like if they don't really have much guest I can see making that space smaller and maximizing the space you use the most.

    • @msjuicycouture22
      @msjuicycouture22 6 місяців тому +2

      I bet you do love the nook. It's the only part that's giving the Beauty and the Beast look to me. Definitely wanted elevated shelving and a ladder for your books🫶🏾 (possibly above the closets)

  • @jacquelinesinek8231
    @jacquelinesinek8231 Рік тому +16

    I like the alcove, bedroom part and new sofa, but really dislike the brown storage unit and gold chair, which don't fit the style at all.

  • @carolkim9795
    @carolkim9795 Рік тому +7

    Looks very pretty. However I liked the original headboard and sofa. They didn’t need to be replaced. The sideboard looks odd in the sense it doesn’t work well in this space. It’s a nice piece but aesthetically feels like the wrong choice.

  • @lomalinke5042
    @lomalinke5042 Рік тому +282

    For the first time, I thought this girl ALREADY has a super nice studio. But then Team AG did their magic! It suddenly looks twice as big and super cozy. Well done! Happy Holidays! Luv ya! Bye!

    • @vaderladyl
      @vaderladyl Рік тому +13

      It was nice already but it was still missing something.

  • @raeperonneau4941
    @raeperonneau4941 7 місяців тому +6

    As a wallcovering rep… it thrills my soul to see it installed properly and with an overlap and double cut as well. Be still my heart. 😂

  • @raca001
    @raca001 Рік тому +77

    I like the makeover but I loved the color story she had and her old furniture much more. Her bed was pretty, the light armchair with the sofa was so good. Also her lamps on that bookcase were awesome. For me it needed only a few bits and pieces, like the archway (very nice), the side tables (great idea with the bookcase), pictures on the wall and some decor. The video would be boring though, I get it.😊 It came out pretty, it's just not my cup of tea but if the client is happy, that's more important. She was so sweet.

    • @lynnetrue4103
      @lynnetrue4103 Рік тому +27

      Love the AG team but not a fan of this makeover. Liked the room better before. The mustard color chair against the color of the dresser really turns me off, I don't think either go with the room. I like the arched alcove but not the skirted chair.

    • @Sunflowers9191
      @Sunflowers9191 Рік тому +16

      Yes I do not like the bed. She had a beautiful bed before and now it got replaced by this ugly Ikea bed.. and the skirted chair looks way too bulky and messy.

    • @Bluecg79
      @Bluecg79 Рік тому +8

      Agreed! I think she missed the point on this makeover. The bed and lamps aren't cozy. The chair and rug do not fit into the space I heard the lady describe. I hope the lady really did like it.

    • @karahoglund
      @karahoglund Рік тому +9

      @@Sunflowers9191 to each their own.. personally i loved the new bed.. her old one was a bit bulky and outdated

  • @wyogrl11
    @wyogrl11 Рік тому +8

    At first I didn’t like the new headboard compared to the old one.
    But I immediately saw how it diminished the presence of the bed in a lovely way. The bed still has its own presence, but it no longer dominates the space, it blends in with the space.

  • @victorialove9104
    @victorialove9104 Рік тому +95

    Very beautiful. Love that you used the top of an old and broken mahogany piece and made the tops for the sidetables/bookcases. The wallpapered and arched nook is gorgeous and clever. My only criticism, and it's based on personal preference, is replacing the padded upholstered bed with an iron bed. I read in bed a lot and I bet she does too. From experience I can tell you an upholstered headboard is much much more comfortable to rest against while reading in bed. You still have a tendency to prioritize looks over practically and comfort. Design needs to have both. When you master this principle you will really level up your already good work.

    • @reginaflynn2622
      @reginaflynn2622 Рік тому +3

      I agree!

    • @heyitsjustme3088
      @heyitsjustme3088 Рік тому +15

      I read a lot in bed and have the same ikea bed frame, it’s actually very comfortable with my over size pillows… I use to have a upholstered headboard and it was a pain to clean/ dust I love this one ‘cause I can just wipe it down in a minute no need to hauled out my vacuum 😊

    • @reginaflynn2622
      @reginaflynn2622 Рік тому +1

      @@heyitsjustme3088 GTK

    • @victorialove9104
      @victorialove9104 Рік тому +13

      @@heyitsjustme3088 good point. Personally I would rather maintain the upholstered headboard over for me the cold hard metal frame. Even with pillows I find them uncomfortable. Personal preference. I have a nifty handheld vacuum that I use on the mattress and the headboard once a week as well as the rest of my upholstered furniture. Thank goodness there are so many options for us all. ❤

    • @heyitsjustme3088
      @heyitsjustme3088 Рік тому +2

      @@victorialove9104 yes, there is something for everyone out there!!! We just have to work on finding what works best for each one of us. 🤗😘

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 Рік тому +6

    It’s super pretty. But I loved her former sofa and padded headboard. I hope they find a new home where they’re appreciated.

  • @rog3129
    @rog3129 Рік тому +6

    Graham is amazing to watch!

  • @CorpseBride64
    @CorpseBride64 Рік тому +397

    That arch is awesome, and I adore that Graham repurposed that wood. I hope that recycling becomes a permanent thing, go Team AG! Happy Holidays guys, we love you!!! 💞 🍾🍓

  • @morticiagomez6166
    @morticiagomez6166 Рік тому +12

    Good work!
    Suggestion: I would’ve used a pop-out TV bracket , so it won’t get lost in the cove while TV is on!

  • @clairelruth
    @clairelruth Рік тому +22

    I love that you always keep it real with the bloopers and don't pretend everything is always perfect on one take 😂😂😂

  • @cindygray4533
    @cindygray4533 Рік тому +36

    Love the book and the mirror.
    I thought you would add tall bookshelves by the bed and add the arch to them for the grand library she hoped for🤔🙋‍♀️🎄🎄🎄

    • @causeeffect7624
      @causeeffect7624 Рік тому +7

      It's definitely a mistep.

    • @camilaaraoselevancini7057
      @camilaaraoselevancini7057 Рік тому +3

      I actually like the low boookshelves. Then they can also be used as bedside tables and it gives the room different heights so the eye travels

  • @dorothytackett9943
    @dorothytackett9943 Рік тому +58

    Graham hit it out of the park with the arch and top of the tables. Professional job. Everything looks so good. Great job AG team. Yes, it does take all of you.

  • @cheryltamburrino
    @cheryltamburrino Рік тому +6

    Great job looks beautiful! Here's a tip to match paint color, just remove light switch plate and take a paint sample then reattach light switch plate. No retouch of paint needed.

  • @DarleneEnglert
    @DarleneEnglert Рік тому +30

    I'm a minimalist and a single mother living in CA. Been working so hard so I can retire at 50 if things keep going well for me. Bought my first condo this month and I can't be more proud than I am right now. I'm so glad I made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever.

    • @KimberlyWhaley
      @KimberlyWhaley Рік тому +3

      Hey, I’m super proud of you. I wish you can take your time to give me a little guide on how to fix my finances. I’m in a mess right now and any tip from you would really go a long way.

    • @DarleneEnglert
      @DarleneEnglert Рік тому +1

      Hey sweetie. Apparently, I used the FIRE movement to put my finances in shape. You can research more about it. Then, lnvested in stocks, crypto-currencies and real estates crowdfunding through the assistance of an lnvestment pro I was able to achieve a lot.

    • @KimberlyWhaley
      @KimberlyWhaley Рік тому

      That’s really nice, I would make my research like you said. Also, I would love to connect with you financial consultant. Hope you don’t mind?

    • @DarleneEnglert
      @DarleneEnglert Рік тому

      Ok. His name is Robert Michael. He has been very influential in my financial journey. You can look up for *growingwithrobert* to connect with Robert.

    • @KimberlyWhaley
      @KimberlyWhaley Рік тому

      Thanks so much. I wish you all the best and may God keep favouring you. Amen.

  • @sarahlazzarotto4274
    @sarahlazzarotto4274 Рік тому +23

    I've never been so early! It is 8am on the west coast and thanks to my puppy I am up. But I get to watch the new AG video while I have my coffee! 💕

    • @AlexandraGater
      @AlexandraGater  Рік тому +2

      Morning! ❤

    • @f.zlarrache1714
      @f.zlarrache1714 Рік тому +5

      It is 17:00 pm her from where l am 😂 Really weird to feel the difference between country where your are in tomorrow but i'am still in today 😂

    • @sarahlazzarotto4274
      @sarahlazzarotto4274 Рік тому

      @@AlexandraGater ❤️

  • @crich83baby
    @crich83baby Рік тому +173

    Great way to end your year! The team deserves praise! I know people tend to point out one person who does a lot of the great work, but let’s not for get the team! It takes all of you guys to make a great product, and you do!…oh and I love the laughing fits!

  • @lovingmayberry307
    @lovingmayberry307 Рік тому +8

    Your explanation told us why you always use linen curtains, however, the question was concerning the COLOUR. Linen fabric comes in other colours besides white.

  • @vanessaotey4633
    @vanessaotey4633 7 місяців тому +2

    I love love the bookcase on its side! It would be nice to elevate it with some cool legs on it. The titles are so so much easier to read!

  • @georgiakuchinsky
    @georgiakuchinsky Рік тому +17

    It is -18C in Edmonton this morning but I'm all cosied up with my tea and Team AG and everything feels all right 🥰
    edit: James' homage to That's So Raven fills my 00s disney channel heart

    • @oshundunolajumoke9387
      @oshundunolajumoke9387 Рік тому +2

      Was so excited when I saw the edit💜💜

    • @megansimonson
      @megansimonson Рік тому +2

      I'm also in Edmonton and even had the same thought about that great throwback!! lol

  • @darlenejordan5777
    @darlenejordan5777 Рік тому +6

    I like her original bed. Looked more comfortable.
    But it is a nice room

  • @cubemissy
    @cubemissy Рік тому +3

    I could see myself living happily in this space. I’m in love with that mustard colored chair; never thought mustard and blue would go together so well.

  • @faithm9284
    @faithm9284 Рік тому +52

    Love the arch, and the top of the bookcases Graham repurposed look beautiful. Graham Rocks! I was hoping the bookcases were going to be floor to ceiling on each side of the bed, or the desk would be moved there for more space she asked for on the call. The after bed looks like a 'before' shot. Her style was so good there wasn't much to improve on. I'll take the 'old' stunning headboard!

    • @catc7959
      @catc7959 Рік тому +20

      Thank you. I feel the same. Her original headboard was lovely and this metal monstrosity is not. It won't be comfortable to sit against to read books either.

    • @bellaluce7088
      @bellaluce7088 Рік тому +3

      @@Misskittenfish71 I interpreted her tone in her reaction comment about clutter as being surprised and PLEASED by how much she liked it even though by her (prior?) standards she would have thought it was cluttered. That's the beauty of a makeover. Sometimes you find out you actually like things you never would have considered before!

    • @bellaluce7088
      @bellaluce7088 Рік тому +4

      I totally agree about Seyna having fantastic style to start with! And that arch! Swoon! 😍Even though I love her original cushioned headboard (which would definitely have looked great with tall bookcases on either side), I totally see why bringing in a metal one that's similar to one on her inspiration board made sense, especially given the mirror she also liked and the new black light fixture so the eye travels throughout the space. And having a see-through bed frame and lower shelves allows the blue of her newly painted wall to remain a dominant feature. Given how much the space already had going for it, I actually think they did a great job of incorporating designs she was attracted to and the coziness she specifically mentioned without pushing things too far for a minimalist. And from her delighted comments about it being beautiful and really loving it, I'm guessing she agrees! ; - ) If you look at the before and after of the bedroom, it's actually a pretty major transformation. And the great thing is, if there's anything she decides doesn't like, she can just switch it back (or take it to her school's library). ; - D

    • @Misskittenfish71
      @Misskittenfish71 Рік тому +3

      @@bellaluce7088 Yeah you might be right, more surprised by the clutter not looking "cluttered". I just know how important it is for some people's actual psyche to not have "things" around around, hopefully not here. Who the heck am I to say anything though? I, personally, am a maximalist bordering hoarder...in a tiny home, I might add! 😆

    • @Misskittenfish71
      @Misskittenfish71 Рік тому +1

      I feel the same way. Plus the fact that she said "I've always been afraid of CLUTTER" tells me she thinks it's cluttered. I don't know maybe that's just my perception, I could be wrong.

  • @comoed4978
    @comoed4978 Рік тому +203

    Thank you for making 2022 so beautiful. I always look forward to my Saturday mornings and your make-overs. And this one, like all your makeovers, is just breathtaking! Happy Holidays to Team AG!

  • @MsReveur
    @MsReveur Рік тому +95

    This is amazing! I am always surprised at how team AG can turn even the tiniest apartment into a cozy, functional and stylish little oasis.

  • @jasminegilbreath6838
    @jasminegilbreath6838 Рік тому +107

    For this video I love it because you pretty much just worked with what you had. It wasn't a drastic makeover but it was very very attainable and beautiful and showed how you can elevate a space with simply adding some new touches to things you already own and adding in a few new pieces. Gorgeous job team AG!

  • @ayseyilmaz3910
    @ayseyilmaz3910 Рік тому +6

    I love everything except for the desk chair. 💕

  • @avigailsumaylo6253
    @avigailsumaylo6253 Рік тому +62

    I think this makeover was my favorite. I love that she already had a blue accent wall. And you guys made her that arched cove for her TV and desk. It was so pretty!! Her side tables/ bookcase looked so high end with the tops. I loved this series of small condo spaces makeovers! I hope you do more like it next year too!

  • @S2Naughty456S2
    @S2Naughty456S2 Рік тому +20

    The book shelf combo is incredible!!! I love the arch, bed, and the color scheme as well. The bed area looks great.
    I am not a fan of the brown dresser and the mustard green chair. They seem out of place and throw off the color scheme. A black dresser would’ve been better or one of the undertones from the rug or painting above the bed for the chair.

    • @sandieedward993
      @sandieedward993 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely people do have opinions and the look is fabulous but if the Renter didn't LoVe it Alexander Would Have Changed it !! ...Then it would have been Different, However She did Love it and That's All that Matters and Either Furniture Pieces Looked Great but that Nook, the Rug the ways She integrated the old to the new and that papered work nook are to me a perfect mix with that Arch added in But Thankfully Our Perceptions Aren't the Renters Because those Mood Boards Sent to this Designer Before it's implications are what Alexander Goes By and I Think She's Upgraded The Space and Fulfilled the Renter's Wishes Esthetically Well 💝 Chef's 💋 Kiss...and so much more storage was added 😘🥰

  • @cherylstreeter1962
    @cherylstreeter1962 8 місяців тому +2

    Give Graham a raise!

  • @Sasyemy.
    @Sasyemy. Рік тому

    Just the team saying "Oh no" when Alex started laughing and screwing up her lines had me cackling

  • @joarissoto-hernandez9863
    @joarissoto-hernandez9863 Рік тому +3

    🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍It’s beautiful! 😬lowkey feel she loved it but was kinda expecting the first thing she mentioned during her meeting with Alexandria, the shelves with the latter 😅

  • @peytonb2301
    @peytonb2301 Рік тому +28

    I love this makeover! I am probably one of the only people who thinks studio mcgee design is bland but the way your team takes spaces that normal people have and elevate them is fantastic. Can't wait to see more makeovers in 2023!

    • @rsmith1820
      @rsmith1820 Рік тому +3

      I agree about Studio Mcgee. They are not my cup of tea - very bland & each home they design looks like dupes of every other they've done. The benefit to to that is a person can use their merch as a blank slate for REAL individuality

  • @joeb4142
    @joeb4142 Місяць тому

    I gotta admit that when I saw the beginning sneak peeks of the finished designed and furnished apt I really wasn’t feeling it. But during the final reveal I really loved it. It’s amazing to me how all the disparate elements seem to magically combine to make a very clean, uncluttered, super comfortable studio apt. Another home run!

  • @explaincauseidontgetit3294
    @explaincauseidontgetit3294 Рік тому

    The best part of this video is the music box dancer playing in the background.

  • @shatakshirao1533
    @shatakshirao1533 Рік тому +4

    love the arch nook and wall paper

  • @ingahuff4160
    @ingahuff4160 Рік тому +28

    Alexandra, I'd love to see you decorate some tiny homes and see your storage/space saving ideas in that venue!

    • @stop_and_smell_the_roses
      @stop_and_smell_the_roses Рік тому +1

      I'd also like to see her decorate R.V. campers or camperized vans. The camper world really needs this type of help.

  • @hellegilbert3000
    @hellegilbert3000 22 години тому

    Beautiful makeover. I love the arch, book/sidetables, rug and sofa.

  • @toryrocks
    @toryrocks Рік тому +17

    I would love to hear Graham do his voice overs! He’s such a great addition to the team

  • @sophiej4557
    @sophiej4557 Рік тому +11

    general question: what happens to all the furniture that your clients own but you don't incorporate into their new space? It it thrown away or donated by your team? Or do you store it somewhere so they can take a look afterwards, if they still want to use some stuff in other rooms? How does it work?

  • @CK_1144
    @CK_1144 Рік тому +5

    Love everything in there but that Article piece, which is overpowering. Thanks for these videos -- always enjoy them.

    • @hennahannnah
      @hennahannnah 14 днів тому +1

      It also looks like it’s blocking ventilation.

  • @ItsMyLifeDaralynn
    @ItsMyLifeDaralynn Рік тому +1

    Girl you two hooked that bookcase up !

  • @saschavonk9052
    @saschavonk9052 Рік тому

    The ‘vision’ edit - I die 😂 thanks James! Also Graham is such a king.

  • @katrinarefior700
    @katrinarefior700 Рік тому +33

    The thing I love about the Studio Fix videos is that you have to be so creative with the limited amount of space, but it is still so functional when you are done. I loved this makeover. See you in the new year!

  • @paintingmonkey
    @paintingmonkey Рік тому +26

    Lovely space - and that arch is so clever. I love how you're showing that there are options that don't *have* to be permanent, but can *look* like they're supposed to be there - so often rental solutions can feel very temporary and ill-fitting but that's a beautiful solution. And she can always have this video for the 'deconstruction' tips if need be :)

    • @sandieedward993
      @sandieedward993 Рік тому +2

      Absolutely Agree with this Statement 💘

    • @vanessathompson7468
      @vanessathompson7468 Рік тому

      I’m going to try and do that arch in my house. I’ll have to do 3

  • @isadoradias5515
    @isadoradias5515 Місяць тому

    My favourite makeover of yours yet! Beautiful, cozy and perfect to what she asked for

  • @huevosatld
    @huevosatld Рік тому +2

    FYI, the "l" in "caulk" is silent. Can't believe how many DIYers say it wrong!! In spite of that, love your channel! -Sharon

    • @dawnwood3461
      @dawnwood3461 Рік тому

      I thought that she might be pronouncing it deliberately so that no one will take video grabs of her saying a certain word so many times and making a video compilation of it .

  • @hayleedavine9822
    @hayleedavine9822 Рік тому +3

    Ohhh I haven’t been so early before! Currently 2.48am here in Aus unable to sleep and finally one of my favourite UA-camrs uploaded 🎉

  • @natatatt
    @natatatt Рік тому +11

    I feel like blue is an underrated colour to use in a space. It gives such a nice, calm feel. I used blue elements in my previous and current bedrooms - I feel like it gives hints of calm and relaxation.

    • @williamsstephens
      @williamsstephens 5 місяців тому

      I've had three blue bedrooms, and yes, it's so soothing.

  • @christinewilliams7005
    @christinewilliams7005 2 дні тому

    It turned out beautiful! I’m so glad you kept that cute desk. I love the arch you made for the desk and TV, and the bookcases.The only thing I don’t like is the console in front of the curtains. It was a great makeover!

  • @lilisass7128
    @lilisass7128 Місяць тому +2

    Looks really great, love it. How fun the differences, here in Denmark, people become the laughing stock, if they have an archway, because here, it is so outdated. People call it "pizza-archway" because during the 80's 90's you allways sae them in pizzarias. 😉 Love your color choises

  • @jeennnxo
    @jeennnxo Рік тому +4

    OMG THE EDITING!!!! That’s so raven!

  • @tabbbb15
    @tabbbb15 Рік тому +9

    Literally the editing in this video has me crying!!! 😂 Love what all you guys do! You and the whole team are just GREAT!!! 💜

  • @rosalieduffy882
    @rosalieduffy882 Рік тому +1

    Lovely job as usual. I would recommend two things regarding the outlet under the desk. I always paint my outlets to make them disappear. (Just use a dry brush and a few coats.) Second, always cut the tags off of any cords. They are unsightly and unneeded. (Who ever reads them? If someone is obsessive about it put them in a ziplock bag, labeled and stored.)

  • @RocketChild
    @RocketChild Рік тому +33

    It’s awesome how you considered the client’s needs and repurposed some of her furniture while also really enhancing the space. Such a top job 😎👍

  • @lilyraymond573
    @lilyraymond573 Рік тому +10

    I love this space so much!! I have a critique but it's not to diss AG at ALL because they are the best!!! I feel like there was a missed opportunity here to add major drama. Seyna's pinterest board was gorgeous and bold and AG's style choices felt very subtle for me. The wallpaper was almost beachy or cottagey but Senya totally would've loved something bolder and moodier! Like a dark navy limewash with a rope/fishnet hanging. I also think it's a shame that her books weren't displayed in the way she very obviously wanted. I would've added a tall black metal bookshelf to the left of the bed that went to the ceiling. On the right, I would've used a metal bookshelf that stopped at the bed's height with a nautical lantern pendant lamp above. I would've chosen a sandy jute rug instead of the oriental pink and added rope decor to give her alllll of her ocean dreams. I think black and white lighthouse art prints would be perfect as well.

  • @artistLife-gh3te
    @artistLife-gh3te Рік тому +3

    Alexander Gator: All your makeovers really are renter friendly, THANKS!

  • @shanaproctor100
    @shanaproctor100 Рік тому +1

    Graham is the best! Your makeovers are a hundred times better since he joined the team.

  • @missbubbles8367
    @missbubbles8367 Рік тому

    7:22 ....Where are all my That's So Raven fans at? That was one of my favorite shows in high school. I still love pretending I'm having visions. The AG's team makeovers are always stylish, and hits the mark. Yet James' editing is the chef kiss to her videos.

  • @sharonk2949
    @sharonk2949 Рік тому +21

    THE most inspiring home makeover channel and THE most effin adorable host. Also love your crew!

  • @earthbybike
    @earthbybike Рік тому +3

    Finally some color!!!!!! And you hit this out of the park too!

  • @dragonspirit891
    @dragonspirit891 Рік тому +1

    OMG I would have loved to see that nook as a built in library. I'm thinking you could have created a barn door above it that could slide infornt of one of the closets and mount the tv on the Door. This way she could have her TV in the center when the door is closed or open the barn door to reveal her library behind it. If you go a step further you can get a wall paper with a library background so that when the door is open it looks like an extension of the library nook. Making her Beaty and the Beast Library a reality.

    • @saratemp790
      @saratemp790 Рік тому

      I was thinking something like that too, with nook.

  • @LaManelle
    @LaManelle Рік тому +3

    I feel like the rug didn't match too much with the wall paint and wallpaper but throwing in a yellow chair just throws is it all out. It's the first time I'm like not sure of the final result. I feel like if you do a pop of color that is very different from the walls, do one, not two, it's too much.

  • @kapar9282
    @kapar9282 Рік тому +13

    Every time I watch a makeover from Team AG, I think thats my favorite. Then, after watching this video, I once again realize that every makeover you guys do will always be a favorite!

  • @andreacarman5611
    @andreacarman5611 Рік тому +3

    You turned this space into a warm, homey place, and one that anyone would be happy to come home to. It is beautiful and so inviting!

  • @merrywalsh2809
    @merrywalsh2809 Рік тому

    Love, love, love. That’s it. That’s the word.

  • @myrnagutierrez6486
    @myrnagutierrez6486 Місяць тому

    A round glass coffee table Tiffany will compliment the headboard, place it by the window, will also serve as work table.

  • @deborahthatsme
    @deborahthatsme Рік тому +39

    Such a lovely space - you and your team do such fabulous work - you have amazing vision to transform small spaces! ❤😊 love from Prince Edward Island 🇨🇦

  • @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244
    @trudysenglishvictorianhome3244 Рік тому +12

    WOW!!! What a STUNNING makeover!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 It looks so rich in the Color Palette!! And that Arch is such a GORGEOUS Statement!!! Well done Team AG!! 🙌. Merry Christmas from Our House to Yours 🏡🎄❄️☃️❄️!!

  • @szg5184
    @szg5184 9 місяців тому +2

    Loved the make over..only 2 things I wish were different..the bed and the desk chair..I like beds with softer headrests, more comfy than laying ur head against iron bars😋 the bed she already had was nicer in my opinion..and a little lower back boucle chair would have looked cuter and easier to watch tv, without it getting in the way..but this is just a personal preference..

  • @brianawhatley7119
    @brianawhatley7119 Рік тому

    I like that you worked with the client's taste and with what she already had instead of just being critical and acting like she had to get rid of everything.

  • @kymlove2006
    @kymlove2006 Рік тому +6

    You never let me down. I am so glad that your show stays true to making decorating, DIYs accessible. I literally have you on my TV list of shows I must watch.

  • @vaska1999
    @vaska1999 Рік тому +15

    I'm in awe of AG's endlessly creative, unerring visual sense and Graham's absolute wizardry with carpentry! 😍 Congratulations to the whole team!

  • @jocelyn8373
    @jocelyn8373 Рік тому +2

    Adore this space! My husband and I have an accent wall just like this in our bedroom, and this has given me a lot of idea's on what styles , textures and accents to add in. Also, love to see the table saved and given another life. Would love to see more of that in 2023!!

  • @melanieturner8500
    @melanieturner8500 Рік тому

    That turned out so beautiful and warm. And can I just say? Everybody needs a Graham in their life, he is amazing

  • @Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living
    @Jennifer_Lewis_Beach_Living Рік тому +5

    This room makeover is amazing. It was nice before, but the after makes the space look so much larger and cozier. It looks like a room from a trendy boutique hotel where I stayed in Manhattan this year.

  • @jenniferhuer
    @jenniferhuer Рік тому +22

    The arch is a phenomenal addition! Love the bookshelf bed table idea! Though, adding a back to the shelves would have ensured books and items don't fall through when moved. Also, higher shelves would have allowed for room to grow her book collection (which will likely happen given her love of books!).

  • @chinsvlogs
    @chinsvlogs Рік тому

    That reveal was so satisfying omg I thought her place was already good and you guys proved me SO WRONG

  • @mmclennon
    @mmclennon Рік тому +1

    The arch, wall paper and most of the living room are great. The yellow chair is so good next to the blue wallpaper. My only notes are, the art above the bed is not right. A print in a landscape format (perhaps even something vintage with a gold frame) would bring much needed warmth to that side, and the square shape doesn’t work above the arched headboard. Also, instead of the glasses paperweight, I think the $ would have been better spent on a marble bookend or something functional for the bookcase. That’s it, love this series!!

  • @emelyandtheuke
    @emelyandtheuke Рік тому +3

    LOVE this layout and how all the pieces came together (but not that dining chair... something about it being solid back just ruined the eyeline flow for me) but wow that arch?? stunning

  • @reginaguienzetinti3778
    @reginaguienzetinti3778 Рік тому +11

    You ended the year on a real high note. I love your work in general, and this was especially beautiful.

  • @maryannkom299
    @maryannkom299 Рік тому +2

    I love the color blue, and that is a beautiful shade of blue. My entire house is done in light blue and cream.

  • @joannekaiser1380
    @joannekaiser1380 3 місяці тому

    Loved all the sweaters you wore in this episode. Love the black w/ the white hearts and the “face art” sweater. So cute.

  • @SammyGlo
    @SammyGlo Рік тому +17

    I’m definitely loving this and I haven’t even seen the result yet. You’re team is always doing amazing ❤

  • @le_th_
    @le_th_ Рік тому +3

    Nicely done. Her place was cute and tidy before, but you really took it to a chic, liveable, and comfortable space. You can *never* have enough covered/hidden storage in a studio apartment, so nice job with the few extra pieces you added.
    Her floors and windows were gorgeous, and the space was very nice, which really helped you guys amp it up in the best way possible.

  • @cmbyler
    @cmbyler 5 місяців тому

    She said “it’s like Christmas morning” and for me watching this, it actually is Christmas morning. Lol. Merry Christmas!

  • @riseevolution
    @riseevolution 7 місяців тому +1

    previous bed was amazing.. you are amazing in that and you have a great team

  • @taga-ilog
    @taga-ilog Рік тому +3

    I'm not sure the books were highlighted as they were supposed to be. Those can't be all of her books, where is she storing the others then?

  • @jaimeaugustine9487
    @jaimeaugustine9487 Рік тому +7

    Good morning Alexandra. My Saturday mornings always start with you, Danie and a cup of coffee. I'm so excited to get my hands on your book!
    Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays

  • @ebonyqueen4931
    @ebonyqueen4931 4 дні тому

    I love the top you have on with the grey skirt! it's so pretty!

  • @AnnaMaeBullock
    @AnnaMaeBullock Рік тому

    The finished nook doesn't look like a nook at all. It pops! It looks like a flat wall. I love it! The sofa, credenza & bookcases are my favorites. I prefer the Before bed.