Thank you! I definitely don’t hate it as much now that it’s all cleared out but it still feels cluttered to me looking through it 😅 I think I’m gonna try to paint it sooner than later though and see how I feel about it then!
This dining room makeover/hiding your garage essentials was a great transformation! It must feel so freeing not to see the garage clutter all the time.
Oh my gosh… Dianne… you have no idea how life changing this makeover was for us 😭 It has made THE biggest difference in the way our home feels. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! ❤️
I love that side of the house, especially that gorgeous view. Wow! Great Job ladies!! I actually quite like the stairs. They're different and bring through so much light. It will darken the lounge area and take up a chunk of space.
Yes this side of the house gets more light for sure because of the orientation of our house and I agree I love the woods! It’s like treehouse vibes! So many people seem to love the stairs being so unique but I really hate looking through them and having carpet at eye level, to me it looks so cluttered all the time. 🥲 I had originally been worried about it darkening things but I think it may actually be the reverse since the light can’t make it through the whole distance of that center part and just fades and dies in the middle in a dark spot, I think once it’s enclosed having walls on either side will actually bounce the light back into the two different rooms and make them feel much brighter! That’s the hope anyway 🤞🏼
Oh wow no way! It really is such a challenge and for some reason always looks cluttered even when there is zero clutter. I can’t wait till we get the chance to design it and enclose it, hopefully soon 🤞🏼 Thank you so much! ❤️
Wow! Good job. The dining room looks beautiful (like your living room) I found this very encouraging as I am plugging away at spring cleaning and avoiding my mind-numbing basement…which overwhelms me just thinking about! It is time though, and I will clear it out if it takes the rest of my life!😂Thank you for proving it CAN be done! ❤
Aww thank you so much, I’m so so glad that you found this encouraging! That was really my hope for sharing my quite frankly embarrassing space. You CAN do it! Just take it one step at a time! You got it Melody! ❤️
Thank you!! I’m so glad you are loving the channel! So honestly I was trying to keep my solution as temporary and cheap as possible but if we wind up having to live with it a little longer than I thought I will probably have to switch to a better solution like the ceiling track you suggested , but for now we are trying to make my janky little clothing line work haha 😅
Thank you! I know it’s not perfect but it’s for sure made such a big difference for us! And I can’t wait to design it! And thanks haha I wish I did… I’m trying my best to embrace it lol 🤣
Aww thanks! I have some ideas, but I am still brainstorming and figuring out exactly what I want in there! But I promise when I start the makeover I’ll share every step of the way! ❤️
This was a lot of work. But I’m sure you are enjoying the space and the organization of all your tools. I’m looking forward to seeing what you will do with the new space design wise. I don’t think it would be that costly to add drywall or beadboard to enclose the stairs. The wood risers would be time consuming but I don’t think it would cost a ton if u can do it yourself. Hard work and a good plan can accomplish a lot! Love it.
It really was a big undertaking! But so so worth it! And I cannot wait to actually design the dining room and hopefully also address the staircase. I agree, I don’t think it will be too crazy to enclose them and I think even though it sounds counterintuitive, I think enclosing the stairs will actually let light bounce back into the two rooms on either side verses fading and dying in the center hall so hopefully it’ll be helpful and pretty when it’s all said and done! Thank you so much for the encouragement! 🥰❤️
A fabulous transformation, Brooke. It looks like you have enough space to create a built-in storage cupboard for your items behind the curtain. This would be a cool video to watch you complete in the future. 🥰
Thanks Carolyn! I think you are right, we definitely have enough space I think! But we are actually hoping to build a garage/workshop space eventually and move all these items out of the house completely! 🙌🏼🤞🏼
There is definitely the space for that! We are actually hoping this is temporary and planning to build a garage and workshop space, but if we were not we would definitely build in some kind of actual closet for this stuff!
Ooohhh what a great idea! Hopefully this is just temporary 🤞🏼 but if it has to stay up longer than I anticipate I may have to swap it for your PVC idea!
Oh thank you! I mean it’s not horrible but it’s not my favorite having it all open and carpet at eye level haha 😅 but I think we can work with it for now. And oh no! I’m sorry the link isn’t working! I’ll work on seeing if I can fix it, in the meantime here is the link to the vlog channel! youtube.com/@brookedonnellyvlogs
It seriously was so life-changing for us! And yes we have plans to eventually build a garage/workshop! So this is a temporary solution but still so much more livable for now!
I wanted to tell you about a tracking system that ikea has to hang curtains from the ceiling its not difficult to install and maybe you can shop elsewhere that will give you the same ceiling track for curtains. The Ikea system divides my bedroom from my small space where I have my birds and my vanity on the other side. with that said you did a great job happy for you.
Oh wow thank you for letting me know! If this were more of a permanent situation that definitely sounds like the route to go! But we are actually hoping to build a garage/workshop and store these things there and have them out of the house completely! 🤞🏼🙌🏼
I wanted to tell you about a tracking system that ikea has to hang curtains from the ceiling its not difficult to install and maybe you can shop elsewhere that will give you the same ceiling track for curtains. The Ikea system divides my bedroom from my small space where I have my birds and my vanity on the other side. with that said you did a great job happy for you.
Brooke your staircase is beautiful!
Thank you! I definitely don’t hate it as much now that it’s all cleared out but it still feels cluttered to me looking through it 😅 I think I’m gonna try to paint it sooner than later though and see how I feel about it then!
This dining room makeover/hiding your garage essentials was a great transformation! It must feel so freeing not to see the garage clutter all the time.
Oh my gosh… Dianne… you have no idea how life changing this makeover was for us 😭 It has made THE biggest difference in the way our home feels. I’m so glad you enjoyed this video! ❤️
I love that side of the house, especially that gorgeous view. Wow! Great Job ladies!! I actually quite like the stairs. They're different and bring through so much light. It will darken the lounge area and take up a chunk of space.
Yes this side of the house gets more light for sure because of the orientation of our house and I agree I love the woods! It’s like treehouse vibes! So many people seem to love the stairs being so unique but I really hate looking through them and having carpet at eye level, to me it looks so cluttered all the time. 🥲 I had originally been worried about it darkening things but I think it may actually be the reverse since the light can’t make it through the whole distance of that center part and just fades and dies in the middle in a dark spot, I think once it’s enclosed having walls on either side will actually bounce the light back into the two different rooms and make them feel much brighter! That’s the hope anyway 🤞🏼
You are very good at room makeovers. Awesomeness 👌
Oh my goodness thank you so much! 🥰 I try my best with what I have to work with 😅
Holy moly! Turned out so so so much better!! Nice job!! I bet you and your mama were beat! You girls worked hard and did so good!! Beautiful
Thank you so much! The difference it has made in our home is HUGE! And yes, yes we were exhausted hahahaha 🤣
Wow , it looks amazing!👏👏👏👏
Thank you Kiki! I really appreciate it! I can’t wait to realllllllyy design it but for now I’m so happy to have this half of our home back!
I too, have a see through staircase. Its a challenge! You did a great job 👍
Oh wow no way! It really is such a challenge and for some reason always looks cluttered even when there is zero clutter. I can’t wait till we get the chance to design it and enclose it, hopefully soon 🤞🏼
Thank you so much! ❤️
Looks Amazing ❤
Thank you Vicki! It’s not perfect or designed yet but HEY! It’s functional now and we can walk in here and use it again so that’s a win! 🥰
Wow! Good job. The dining room looks beautiful (like your living room)
I found this very encouraging as I am plugging away at spring cleaning and avoiding my mind-numbing basement…which overwhelms me just thinking about! It is time though, and I will clear it out if it takes the rest of my life!😂Thank you for proving it CAN be done! ❤
Aww thank you so much, I’m so so glad that you found this encouraging! That was really my hope for sharing my quite frankly embarrassing space. You CAN do it! Just take it one step at a time! You got it Melody! ❤️
Wow what an amazing Transformation. Your mom n you did an awesome job.
Thanks Georgie!!! Yes I’m so grateful for my mom coming to help! I couldn’t have done it without her! ❤️
Hey Brooke, I like your channel 😊 they make curtain tracks that mount from the ceiling, those would be perfect for that space!!
Thank you!! I’m so glad you are loving the channel! So honestly I was trying to keep my solution as temporary and cheap as possible but if we wind up having to live with it a little longer than I thought I will probably have to switch to a better solution like the ceiling track you suggested , but for now we are trying to make my janky little clothing line work haha 😅
Wow Fantastic.
Thanks Peggy!! ☺️
Great Job 👏
Thank you so much! It’s not “pretty” yet but it’s definitely a start!!
What a great improvement! Well done, Brooke and Brooke’s mom! I like your staircase. 🇨🇦
Thank you! I know it’s not perfect but it’s for sure made such a big difference for us! And I can’t wait to design it! And thanks haha I wish I did… I’m trying my best to embrace it lol 🤣
I cannot wait to see what you do next with the design!
Aww thanks! I have some ideas, but I am still brainstorming and figuring out exactly what I want in there! But I promise when I start the makeover I’ll share every step of the way! ❤️
This was a lot of work. But I’m sure you are enjoying the space and the organization of all your tools. I’m looking forward to seeing what you will do with the new space design wise. I don’t think it would be that costly to add drywall or beadboard to enclose the stairs. The wood risers would be time consuming but I don’t think it would cost a ton if u can do it yourself. Hard work and a good plan can accomplish a lot! Love it.
It really was a big undertaking! But so so worth it!
And I cannot wait to actually design the dining room and hopefully also address the staircase. I agree, I don’t think it will be too crazy to enclose them and I think even though it sounds counterintuitive, I think enclosing the stairs will actually let light bounce back into the two rooms on either side verses fading and dying in the center hall so hopefully it’ll be helpful and pretty when it’s all said and done!
Thank you so much for the encouragement! 🥰❤️
Your home looks beautiful.
Thank you Carol, I really appreciate that! 😭❤️
❤
Hey brooke you did a fantastic job you and your momma!!! Well done 👏 loved you wedding vid you looked beautiful ❤
Aww thank you so much Rachel you are too sweet! ❤️ and I’m so glad you are enjoying the videos here on the channel! 🥰
Love your videos ❤ your a ball of energy you cheer me up 😊x
Oh my goodness thank you , I’m so glad! That really means a lot to me! 🥰❤️
Your so welcome ❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a beautiful transformation ❤. The view from the staircase is so nice.
Thank you so much! I can’t tell you how much of a difference it makes to not have that mess right there when you walk in ❤️
A fabulous transformation, Brooke.
It looks like you have enough space to create a built-in storage cupboard for your items behind the curtain.
This would be a cool video to watch you complete in the future. 🥰
Thanks Carolyn! I think you are right, we definitely have enough space I think! But we are actually hoping to build a garage/workshop space eventually and move all these items out of the house completely! 🙌🏼🤞🏼
@@brookedonnellyliving sounds fabulous, Brooke. 🥰
Aww thanks Carolyn! ❤️
Looks good, I would buy wood and make a closet with accordion closet doors!
There is definitely the space for that! We are actually hoping this is temporary and planning to build a garage and workshop space, but if we were not we would definitely build in some kind of actual closet for this stuff!
New here to your channel, this looks totally amazing! Great job, great idea. Thanks for sharing
Aww yay! I’m so glad you found the channel and are enjoying it so far! Thank you for being here 🥰❤️
Wow great job 🤗
Thank you so much! 🥰❤️
PCV piping is really cheap and works great for really long curtain rods!
Ooohhh what a great idea! Hopefully this is just temporary 🤞🏼 but if it has to stay up longer than I anticipate I may have to swap it for your PVC idea!
I actually love your staircase. The link to the new channel is saying not available.
Oh thank you! I mean it’s not horrible but it’s not my favorite having it all open and carpet at eye level haha 😅 but I think we can work with it for now.
And oh no! I’m sorry the link isn’t working! I’ll work on seeing if I can fix it, in the meantime here is the link to the vlog channel!
youtube.com/@brookedonnellyvlogs
What a change it made to your home perhaps a-shed in the backyard could help
It seriously was so life-changing for us! And yes we have plans to eventually build a garage/workshop! So this is a temporary solution but still so much more livable for now!
I wanted to tell you about a tracking system that ikea has to hang curtains from the ceiling its not difficult to install and maybe you can shop elsewhere that will give you the same ceiling track for curtains. The Ikea system divides my bedroom from my small space where I have my birds and my vanity on the other side. with that said you did a great job happy for you.
Oh wow thank you for letting me know! If this were more of a permanent situation that definitely sounds like the route to go! But we are actually hoping to build a garage/workshop and store these things there and have them out of the house completely! 🤞🏼🙌🏼
I wanted to tell you about a tracking system that ikea has to hang curtains from the ceiling its not difficult to install and maybe you can shop elsewhere that will give you the same ceiling track for curtains. The Ikea system divides my bedroom from my small space where I have my birds and my vanity on the other side. with that said you did a great job happy for you.