DIY small rental balcony makeover on a budget

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  • čas přidán 7. 09. 2024
  • This makeover is full of small balcony ideas you can use, especially if you live in a rental apartment and can’t make any holes in the walls or if you’re on a budget!
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Komentáře • 451

  • @Underpantsniper
    @Underpantsniper Před 7 lety +119

    Wow!! As a former journeyman carpenter who currently works for a commercial tenant design builder I must applaud you for your craftiness, problem solving and overall attention to detail. Well done my lady! Keep up the great work

  • @bamua
    @bamua Před 7 lety +209

    Everything is beautiful! (except for the plant on the wall)

    • @cynful19
      @cynful19 Před 4 lety +1

      what is that thing?

    • @bamua
      @bamua Před 4 lety

      Cynthia Songco The plant? Maybe a kokedama.

    • @violetsarelavender
      @violetsarelavender Před 4 lety +5

      True.. looks out of place and intrusive in the sitting place

    • @totalbodybeauty4832
      @totalbodybeauty4832 Před 4 lety +8

      It looks like a boob with a plant growing out of it lol. But she did a beautiful job with the balcony!

    • @chubbylady82
      @chubbylady82 Před 4 lety +2

      Lol😀, I agree. I wonder if it's still there

  • @maeve313
    @maeve313 Před 7 lety +174

    this would make me a very happy neighbor!👍

  • @MsChrissyLW
    @MsChrissyLW Před 7 lety +12

    The dog giving a high five was so precious ❤️ Also, I love the design! Very beautiful and cozy

  • @teddyp938
    @teddyp938 Před 7 lety +60

    Great design I love it. A suggestion: to make a storage bench instead.

    • @jills911
      @jills911 Před 7 lety +7

      Teddy Pendergrass Such a great idea! She could add some cute storage bins under the bench.

    • @juliejay5436
      @juliejay5436 Před 5 lety

      Teddy Pendergrass Great idea .

  • @drakedrones
    @drakedrones Před 7 lety +36

    Hope you get your own show on HGTV soon! You are so creative Lisa!

  • @NarlaScott
    @NarlaScott Před 2 lety +1

    I'm so happy I found your channel today. I love how to attached the trellis to the bench. No holes in walls and still got it standing sturdy. wonderful ideas that bring belly sunshine

  • @sidk8380
    @sidk8380 Před 7 lety +118

    This balcony makes me a subscriber

    • @vh5640
      @vh5640 Před 6 lety

      Sid K me too!!

  • @rebeccatreeseed410
    @rebeccatreeseed410 Před 6 lety

    That table is wonderful. In the down position, it is well protected from sun and water, too.

  • @kirigwi
    @kirigwi Před 6 lety

    So easy, yet so enchanting at the end.

  • @heidi.a.thomson
    @heidi.a.thomson Před 4 lety

    Having to add the frame made it so much nicer!

  • @tulikamaitra6422
    @tulikamaitra6422 Před 7 lety

    this is great..and all the things are replaceble if rain comes...beautiful..love it

  • @juliejay5436
    @juliejay5436 Před 5 lety +1

    I think I find this video and ideas super FABULOUS! Girl, you turned an ugly space into something magical, inviting and beautiful!

  • @jovicrazed
    @jovicrazed Před 7 lety

    That is a really big difference. You are so creative and I love what you did with the opening between the to balconies. I have absolutely no carpentry skills so would never be able t do something like this.

  • @nolap67
    @nolap67 Před 4 lety +1

    Very beautiful space. Job extremely well done

  • @sylvibahr9834
    @sylvibahr9834 Před 7 lety +2

    Thank you, Isabel!! Now you've inspired me to start working on my tiny front door area. You've demonstrated that there is always a way to make a space better.

  • @cravingsweets
    @cravingsweets Před 7 lety +1

    omg that was so cute, you should have your own show

  • @Bora_Eternal
    @Bora_Eternal Před 4 lety +1

    At 7:21 Leo was like-- "Can you ladies LEAVE so I can enjoy MY balcony space?!?!"
    Isabelle, your projects inspire me so much!!!
    Even though I live in India which has a hotter Climate, I would Love to have this Setup for the Winter months!!!

  • @mstinasugar
    @mstinasugar Před 7 lety

    That world market table is soooo cute

  • @tekirk2884
    @tekirk2884 Před 7 měsíci

    I love the side table you made and the little blue table and the wooden separator piece you used in the gap between to balconies. So creative ❤ 👌

  • @melekkoyuturkyildirim7131

    Woww what a beautiful change. You can arrange everything very clever. And the colors and covers of the tables are amazing. I like that circle wood on the opening. Finally the carpet gives the balcony a persian look which is very chic and imperial. I'm very impressed

  • @JukeJointJezbelle
    @JukeJointJezbelle Před 6 lety +1

    I just discovered your videos. I LOVE YOUR WORK!! Oh, how I suffered through endless boring apartment balconies in my younger rental days! I never dreamed of making a rental space this cozy and beautiful!

  • @SM-tq7kn
    @SM-tq7kn Před 3 lety +5

    Such a super transformation of the dull space. Also so happy to see you transforming the space so elegantly without male help. I an very impressed.

  • @TheRealSaraVon
    @TheRealSaraVon Před 7 lety +1

    you are a genius! awesome job!!!

  • @luckylucky1167
    @luckylucky1167 Před 6 lety

    wow you are awesome.now I see unused space having so much potential

  • @praptibhattacharjee8126
    @praptibhattacharjee8126 Před 5 lety +2

    You are so intelligent and creative.. not in million years someone could so it so beautifully ❤

  • @raishams4032
    @raishams4032 Před 7 lety +42

    Wow 😳. Would you be willing to do videos where viewers can send pics of their apartments & you can offer advice???

    • @vh5640
      @vh5640 Před 6 lety +2

      Raisham Shahzad excellent idea

    • @thakurvijaita
      @thakurvijaita Před 5 lety +2

      @engineeryourspace this is a cool idea!!!

    • @CynthiaVicario
      @CynthiaVicario Před 5 lety

      I second that ! Would love that service .

  • @davidafreeman7019
    @davidafreeman7019 Před 7 lety +3

    Projects!!!! I see at least three I will do this summer. And now I know EXACTLY what to do with my leftover hand-painted paper from World Market. Thank you Isabelle! V-

  • @marymorales8512
    @marymorales8512 Před 7 lety

    wow, so much wow in a tiny space!

  • @spogmaikhan4048
    @spogmaikhan4048 Před 6 lety

    Wow wow wowwwwww the best makeover I have ever seen..... love love love the table you made

  • @Saahib_K
    @Saahib_K Před rokem

    So creative wow. And what a pain to avoid hole in the wall, its just a hole but your workaround was brilliant. Very well done!!

  • @divaindia3454
    @divaindia3454 Před 7 lety

    Never imagined a simple balcony to look so so beautiful n cozy too.

  • @patriciasimpson7054
    @patriciasimpson7054 Před 7 lety

    Love, love, love your creative and beautiful ideas.

  • @lcbrightstar7637
    @lcbrightstar7637 Před 6 lety

    Wow what a beautiful small balcony and for renters too! Now I really have no excuse cause no holes were made! I'm officially inspired!

  • @usmcholmans
    @usmcholmans Před 5 měsíci

    I like many of the ideas. Instead of adding the long piece of wood jutting out from the bench, I might have used industrial strength Velcro or heavy duty Command strips to try anchoring the trellis. Perhaps it could have been anchored enough by pushing it back flush against the back wall corner? It would still be prettily displayed that way. I might even consider making another side & back trellis pieces to match and they might take added outdoor lights.
    That plant attached isn't what I'd choose for my space, but to each her own.
    Thanks for these ideas - I have some similar pieces that just might work for my small patio. I appreciate your videos! 💞

  • @wafaaanwar9548
    @wafaaanwar9548 Před 7 lety

    Fantastic. The table too is convenient.

  • @bluewaters3100
    @bluewaters3100 Před 3 lety

    The little table is so cool...

  • @alexg5513
    @alexg5513 Před 6 lety

    Absolutely gorgeous and so clever

  • @juliafeliciano5372
    @juliafeliciano5372 Před 7 lety

    Really beautiful and looks comfortable 🐕

  • @dawnsstar5918
    @dawnsstar5918 Před 7 lety +1

    This is absolutely fan-tas-tic!! I have to try some of these ideas. Best I've seen yet for decorating a small back porch.

  • @andrea9512
    @andrea9512 Před 4 lety +1

    Ein kleines Paradies 🥰

  • @JF-ef7qs
    @JF-ef7qs Před 3 lety

    absolutely brilliant, what a talent you are!!!

  • @jamimarie6117
    @jamimarie6117 Před 5 lety +2

    So glad I found you! I have been bindge watching your channel all night. Needless to say I started a project in my bathroom by exposing a brick wall. Oh my what did I get myself into. Fingers crossed. End goal in mind

  • @Tisha701
    @Tisha701 Před 3 lety

    Your ability to pivot & rework ideas is amazing!

  • @DishaMishraDubey
    @DishaMishraDubey Před 7 lety +5

    Brilliant 👏👏 You have transformed the space so beautifully and you made it look so simple and easy. Love your creativity. You are so awesome!!

  • @redlaRed
    @redlaRed Před 6 lety

    The table is amazing!!

  • @LetsDoEnglish1
    @LetsDoEnglish1 Před 3 lety

    Lovely makeover! Loved the wooden Mandala!

  • @exoticjournalista8613
    @exoticjournalista8613 Před 4 lety

    Very creative and talented. Loved the transformation

  • @sonali1743
    @sonali1743 Před 3 lety +1

    Tooooooo goood...thank youuuuuuu so muchhh for sharing ur brilliant ideas..

  • @amhanna2882
    @amhanna2882 Před 5 lety +1

    I love all you videos I was following you since 2014 and I also love to share your beautiful work with my friends 👫 I hope 🤞 I we will meet one day big love from france 🇫🇷

  • @TheLeyaKa
    @TheLeyaKa Před 7 lety

    You are like a fairy making every space such a beautiful, cozy area. I loooove your table, great design and so practical.

  • @leongjorita7319
    @leongjorita7319 Před 7 lety

    Beautiful designs. Look forward to more of your videos.

  • @Slimfurniture
    @Slimfurniture Před 7 lety

    Love the side table!!

  • @Thankfulbeyondmeasur
    @Thankfulbeyondmeasur Před 4 lety +1

    Loved what you did in the opening It. Made the space have a beautiful effect..the lights at night were a wonderful idea to the out doors.

  • @VinnyKnuckles
    @VinnyKnuckles Před 7 lety

    Fantastic. Some of your best work yet.

  • @toot3437
    @toot3437 Před 7 lety

    what a beautiful transfomation

  • @aggelikia7764
    @aggelikia7764 Před 6 lety

    Perfect, perfect, perfect!!!!

  • @juliemell2959
    @juliemell2959 Před 7 lety

    looks like a lovely space

  • @artinstructor6352
    @artinstructor6352 Před 7 lety

    That's completely lovely and amazing

  • @heyjude4842
    @heyjude4842 Před 7 lety +162

    If I was the owner I would say ok what do you wanna do next

  • @joeabs4844
    @joeabs4844 Před 3 lety

    Beautiful and inspiring..love it! Thank you for sharing.

  • @friasmarty
    @friasmarty Před 5 lety

    You are so ingenious. Love your designs for such a small space. I really like what you did to the opening between the two balconies! It look awkward and with the medallion it looked like it had been purposely done to accommodate your delightful design!

  • @sweetgrannybuns2774
    @sweetgrannybuns2774 Před 3 lety

    Wow! This is the most beautiful balcony patio I’ve ever seen. Gorgeous!

  • @annefisher6323
    @annefisher6323 Před 3 lety

    This is absolutely stunning!!!

  • @scorpiodoll1101
    @scorpiodoll1101 Před 6 lety

    Did anybody else cry when the dog high fived back? 7:19

  • @AfshanCKArts
    @AfshanCKArts Před 7 lety +1

    I have never seen such an amazing and original home decor ideas in recent times ❤️👍🏻

  • @candicecassel1110
    @candicecassel1110 Před 5 měsíci

    ❤❤❤your creativity and imagination is awesome!❤❤❤

  • @alandon
    @alandon Před 6 lety

    The custom bench piece is TERRIFIC :D Anything is possible and thanks for the inspiration!

  • @freeiran4885
    @freeiran4885 Před 2 lety +1

    Love your work! Amazing 🤩

  • @vic82ism
    @vic82ism Před 7 lety +4

    Girl you got some talent... love it.

  • @patdavis8018
    @patdavis8018 Před 7 lety

    Pretty and so relaxing

  • @irenegronewald7745
    @irenegronewald7745 Před 5 lety

    My gosh,what you could do with a larger space,I feel special as I have a home with front n back porches huge yard,I should be more creative with it,you have given me great ideas....thanks bunches!!!

  • @tracystarling3280
    @tracystarling3280 Před 7 lety +15

    That looks great! We want more video! We want more videos! We want more videos! LOL

  • @SM-tq7kn
    @SM-tq7kn Před 3 lety

    Kudos from India for the great design and ideas

  • @jefflaniajiffy3375
    @jefflaniajiffy3375 Před 7 lety

    Very nice! You are truly gifted!

  • @faithingod2457
    @faithingod2457 Před 2 lety +1

    so smart! I love it

  • @charlenesantos4082
    @charlenesantos4082 Před 6 lety

    Oh, I love the table!

  • @jdb4509
    @jdb4509 Před 7 lety

    you make everything look so easy i love your channel so much so many ideas so creative

  • @shoukifong
    @shoukifong Před 6 lety

    Love that your design is really achievable

  • @danielwahyutalenta6391

    wow the table was so creative 😭

  • @deepikanaik5257
    @deepikanaik5257 Před 7 lety

    I have 2 balconies in my apartment, I never sit there though I want to. Now your video has inspired me try something out . Thank you.

  • @livingbig
    @livingbig Před 7 lety +7

    Awesome work on this one! Really cool ideas. :)

  • @shekarr6343
    @shekarr6343 Před 6 lety

    man..... it made me feelllll wowwww

  • @CatHarlem
    @CatHarlem Před 7 lety +1

    This space is beautiful! I love everything (except the fern, sticking out).

  • @ALi-yi9mg
    @ALi-yi9mg Před 6 lety

    awesome job on the patio project!

  • @deborahhopper1070
    @deborahhopper1070 Před 7 lety

    Very cute and cozy, I love it!!

  • @MissElegantLady
    @MissElegantLady Před 7 lety

    Lisa looks like your sister. I get so excited when I see in my notifications that you have uploaded a new video I admire you and your creativity so much. Thank you so very much. Love you.

  • @thompsonthompson5581
    @thompsonthompson5581 Před 7 lety

    Beautiful and creative!!!

  • @FoodMagic777
    @FoodMagic777 Před 7 lety +1

    the wooden piece is beautiful.

  • @bittercaramel7652
    @bittercaramel7652 Před 7 lety

    Love your video, this one is amazing. You didn't only show the results but you showed the steps.

  • @thenormallife1138
    @thenormallife1138 Před 5 lety

    Love it! I wish our new balchony was closed on the sides

  • @faizakhan5805
    @faizakhan5805 Před 7 lety

    Your skills are amazing!

  • @susmitahansda240
    @susmitahansda240 Před 6 lety

    And this balcony made me say ....woooowwwwww !!!! 😍😍

  • @songbirdforjesus2381
    @songbirdforjesus2381 Před 5 lety

    My husband will kill me. Because you're Channel is going to give him so many Projects. He's a carpenter. shhh.....I just subscribed.

  • @ericay7373
    @ericay7373 Před 7 lety +1

    Hello, I really like those video you made, all of those ideas is smart and make me smile, and It also makes me want to decorate my apartment. But I was confusing about what kind of tool I should buy when I walk into the home depot. I watched you DIY Basics video, but there just a few tools you introduced. I'm new to this DIY things. If you can make a series video to share about your tools that would help me a lot.

  • @asaldanapr
    @asaldanapr Před 7 lety

    Fabulous indeed!

  • @godisgood4334
    @godisgood4334 Před 4 lety

    JUST BEAUTIFUL 😍

  • @caseyj5597
    @caseyj5597 Před 7 lety

    It looks really good, well done! Nice use of a limited space and effective customised furniture and decor.

  • @TamelaBowieInteriors
    @TamelaBowieInteriors Před 7 lety

    How creative and chic! You really did an awesome job on the opening! Love the space! You are very handy with the tools...Women Power!!! Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @anaferguson5135
    @anaferguson5135 Před 7 lety +6

    Wow! It looks fabulous! Great ideas! Thank you for sharing.