Studio Apartment Makeover For Under $500 | Separate Bedroom Hack
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- čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
- Hey guys! I’m Alexandra and I film makeover videos to show you how to achieve a stylish, cozy home on a budget - even if you rent.
Today we’re in my friend Holly’s basement studio apartment. Some people call them bachelor apartments, but essentially they’re one-room living spaces with little to no divide between each room. Holly recently moved in and she’s enlisted me to help her divide her bed from her kitchen, add in a dining table that doubles as a prep space and create a functional entryway. This one's going to be a challenge but I'm determined to do it for under $500.
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I loved everything but I think a wall mounted flip down/up table would have been a better and more cost effective solution for the kitchen area.
That's a great idea!
I love a good olde-fashioned-flip-cost effective-wall-mounted table solution. Can I subscribe??
Angela Lora, I had a studio with little to no dining space so what I did was instal a flip up and down shelf such a space saver. Over all I give it a thumbs up nice job! :)
That was my first thought, too! That way, I think the bar table could be moved a little further sideways from the stove, maybe even a little towards the center of the living area.
Yep
I like the pub height table. And as for accessing the oven, I would have mounted casters on the bottom of it that lock. That way, she could use it as an island prep area when preparing food.
It’s great to finally see a basement studio being made over rather than some penthouse loft with high ceilings and huge windows. I struggle to find solutions for my tiny little place, so this is really inspiring. Thanks!
Thanks Nisha!
I think the bed and living room furniture should have been switched around. I can't get over a bed so close to the stove.
NaturallyTiTi I agree! The space planning could definitely be improved. It would of made more sense to have her living/eating area separated from her sleeping area. This is also more functional due to her closet and bathroom are in that area.
Just looking at this room gets me anxious. I can think of a few different ways for the furniture to be placed that would just make so much more sense
I strongly agree, the space was there just not utilized correctly. Switching the room would have given more functionality. Even by placing a cube organizer or an armoire sold at IKEA (very cheap)along with the curtain, it would seperate the entry and bedroom and it would still give her privacy and more storage. In the kitchen area after switching the rooms, just by adding stools to the table or even an island in its place ( they sell many kinds) would have given her an eating area. Many ways that could have been.
NaturallyTiTi I AGREE!!! The stove being so close to the bed definitely made me uneasy. Also, the way that table was RIGHT INFRONT of the stove with no room for the person to stand to cook made me uncomfortable. I agree that the living area and kitchen should’ve been put toghether & the bed on the other side. Still adding the divider since it’s close to the door, but it would’ve opened the space so much more. Adding a rug so it doesn’t feel/seem so cold. Idk, in my opinion if I’m calling my “designer” friend I definitely expect more change than this.
yeah, but then it would have been right in front of the door :( studios are tricksy like that :)
Idk why but the bed being next to the kitchen instead of the living room stresses me out so much
I was thinking the same. but on the other hand, maybe the person living there didn't want to flip it all around? maybe she didn't want to swich al the electrcity shit to the other side of the room for the tv. that also costs money
Try to work on that. Fear and stress are not healthy, especially when they aren't rational. There is plenty of space between the stove and the curtains. Look at where the curtains are in any kitchen. Some are covering windows within a couple feet of the stove and no one worries because they know between the length of the curtain and the placement of the flame, the two can't reach each other.
@@pamelaatkinson5710 disagree .those white sheer curtains will reek of food and discolored from grease. Thats even if she doesn't spill a thing. I think open shelf or acordian style divider or nothing would be better
Man that is a small apartment! Have to say I agree that the room layout should have been flipped and that table was way too expensive for what it is. I feel like there are many other tables that would have worked better and cost less.
Does it occur to people that the owner didn't want things flipped, she just wanted them separated?
I really hated that table. Would have really annoyed me to stand to the side of my oven every time I opened the door 🤦♀️
I really like that ALL your videos are UNDER 10 MINUTES! This is important.
I’ve watched so many of your videos over the last few days and I’m obsessed. You pack so much into a very small amount of time. Much appreciated! You are an awesome designer!
If you were going to spend $200 on a table, the Norden (from Ikea) would have been much better. It has storage, can be opened up to one leaf or two, and can sit off as a narrow bar if you don't open it up at all. It seemed like a much better choice and it is actually what I bought when I lived in a studio.
Oh I've never seen that one in stores before! Thanks for the tip, that looks like a great table for a small space.
I have a white Norden in my craft room. Can confirm, it's fantastic and can be easily tucked away or pushed against a wall (I used sticky felt feet and it glides on the floor). Ikea should be heavily advertising this table. It's one of my favorite furniture items, but no one knows about it and are amazed when I show it to them.
"Ivar" was also a good solution..
I think instead of the table another good option would have been to make a table on hinges to attach to the wall with some art in the underside that you can just retract back to the wall when not in use.
Would have liked to see the owners reaction to her space. :)
Whenever reveals come up I always want to look all over each shot (or angle) and take in the changes. Most utubers only give you half a second and I think it takes two seconds to appreciate and absorb the changes.
I slow the videos down. I need to take in every last detail
I kind of want to do that to my bed even though I have a separate bedroom. The smaller curtain by the bathroom would be the perfect place to have a 'statement curtain' to act as art.
Couldn't a table have gone in living room and functioned as a coffee table and dining table and then a wall-mounted fold-down table for a prep space next to stove?
So many people in the comments are saying that the bed being so close to the kitchen would bother them but I'd love it. Eating and sleeping are all I ever do
Such a cozy bed to read or cuddle! I Love it
I am sorry if the unedited comment posted without me doing anything. My tablet must be haunted.😂
I love your use of bedcurtains! I have always loved the concept since I was a child. It was nice seeing them "in action", plus I know what I need to build the track. I love a change in my rooms. With curtains I can change them out to add color, see seasonal ones or use a cricut to create shapes to add to new or thrifted curtains. Thank you so much for choosing bedcurtains and explaining how to hang them where you found the items needed. I love all your work that I have watched on CZcams. I have many more of your videos to watch, yay! Thank you and Team AG for all of this creativity and the work, the teaching, and the humorous moments.😊
I agree with NaturallyTiTi, I would have flipped the room with the curtain still around the bed.
❤️ every room you have done. My only "dislike" is all the pink. I know it is your signature color 💕! Also, think a simple- printed curtain in front of tiny closet would have added more interest. So glad you have been so successful!
I complained to my landlords when they stuck me in a Studio after promising a one bedroom. *This video has made me greatful for my space.* I can't.🤣😂
This woman is amazing!
She can build everything.
All these haters in the comments never seen a real bachelor before and trying to hate on the decor scene Queen. Keep doing what you’re doing. I find your solutions lovely!
Not sure if you check comments from older videos, but I'm curious if you have examples of decorating small rooms with carpeted floors, and little details like how you organize cleaning supplies (both chemical cleaners as well as large bulky vacuums, etc.) I was surprised not to see any of those in the videos but it would help me out a lot. Also would love to see you decorate a small balcony space in a practical way.
I lived in studio apts that tiny for years. One idea I would add is a headboard with some sort of storage for tissues, a water bottle and my phone. I got one from the thrift store and it was amazing. I’ve had it for some 25 years. I even used it in one studio behind my couch. Because it had sliding storage I kept my vhs tapes and dvd movies in there so they were hidden but still easily accessed when I wanted to see a movie. Cuz I didn’t have cable tv or even tv reception there. Now it’s next to my bed and not only is my bedside table but since it’s next to a window is my cats fav place so has her fav cat bed on it.
I wish the living room area were flipped with the bed area. The curtain business in the kitchen, they'll get so dirty.
I thought of that too. But perhaps there was no tv wall.
I would have gone with a curtain that is easily washable, like a shower curtain, sheer, white, and easily replaced if they got too marked.
Yes and smell
Shelf wall would be better i don't like the curtain
If your friend does any real cooking then that table will have to go. You need to be able to stand in front of a cooker properly and while I suppose it can be turned to the side when the cooker is in use, it's still going to take up a lot of space. A wall-hung/folding table would have been a much better idea, with a folding chair which could be hung on the wall out of use.
That was my first thought, but you can move the table when using the oven, then move it back when done. It also serves as a food prep area since its counter height.
@@dawnpren2559 And it is a great desk area. Everyone needs a place to pay the bills or write or create.
I just found your channel yesterday and I’m completely obsessed with it! I can’t stop watching your videos and I love everything you do 🥰
I think it looks great and she doesn't have to move the table only when the food is actually done. You just by looking at the food u know if it's done. So good job alexandra ❤
I’m going to be moving to a little camper RV, it is teeny and my biggest problem is that it is so dark. I get sad really easy so I’m trying to change the lighting somehow, I’m starting by painting the cabinets white and I will try to get fairy lights for above my bed for late night reading. I plan on getting sheer curtains and mirrors to let more light in and maybe down the road looking into putting in bigger windows. Any RV space saving ideas? Also, I’m super broke 😂 so anything on a budget is great! Looking forward to more videos from you! Keep up the great work! 👏🏽💕
Holly had actually done a good job already so kudos to her... the little additions you added were brilliant and very practical!
When I lived in a small apartment dividing the areas was really a challenge. I think you did a great job with that! But the placement was really odd with that "giant" table in front of the stowe.
$28 FOR A HOOK
My point, you can thrift half this shit for probably under 200$ not 400+
I was scrolling down to leave the same comment!
A hook that would be a £2 dupe on eBay!
That little mirror was $30 o.O they have a same looking one at target for $5
You increased the space around the entry, added storage in her closet area with the coat rack, cleaned up and added visual interest in the living area, gave her a desk/table space in the kitchen and privacy in her bedroom!!! Great improvement! I might have personalized the curtain between the living space and bathroom by using a block or square of floral or an initial or some other kind of color or art print in the center. Seems too long a span of white. But hey, consider the source. I could never have done what you did.
That curtain around the bed makes it look like a hospital
Ashley E I agree. Ugh
I know. I would have got a room divider screen. It would have been much more functional and not so much of a chance of getting so nasty.
Omg I was thinking the same! Especially since they’re white 😭
that's literally what my nana has in her nursing home
Would be nice to have tall table on rollers for easier access to the oven/stove..For a DIY wall fold-down table, would likely be about $50...or for regular table, if there is time, check out thrift stores. I love your videos - they're always full of creative solutions to get the juices flowing!
the layout seriously need to change
That curtain ! What a good idea! 😧 love these. By some of these comments some people don’t understand that’s redecorating on a budget....no a thrift store anddddd apparently they have never lived in a studio 😂 it’s really a struggle been there.
I know this is an old video and you've grown soo much already. I'm addicted to your makeovers. Just wanted to say that a foldable table with a couple of stools would fit the space better, give it more room and it'd be cheaper too. The tent like bed is a great idea!
It is really much more clear which are the areas now. I loved the little shelf in the entry.
You are adorable. You are so young to have such cute ideas. It annoys me when so many commenter's focus on negatives. You did a great job and you have a talent. Keep up the good work and ignore those more critical. I lived in a studio when I was in my 20's and I wish I had the ideas and the creative mind as you do.
Hi Alexandra your transformation is simply exquisite.
Folding table or wall table that folds would have been fantastic for this small place. It can be out of the way during day time or when you need space and pulled up for eating or working.
youve come a long way!! but even these older vids still have all the foundations for your future success! love seeing your channel evolve :)
Brilliant transformation! I love how you successfully divided each living space.
I love the canopy!! Wish I knew about that system when I was in my studio. Honestly with small spaces it's mostly just hard to find room to store and organize all my stuff. I'm a big fan of multi purpose storage, like ottomans than open, and nice baskets for everything but sometimes I still struggle and end up having a desk, or bedside table, or floor, full of stuff that should have somewhere else to go.
I looove makeovers and the transformation of rooms! 😍 It's lovely to see what you can do with small things 😊
You made her home so much more cozy and inviting-great job!
Hey Alex, thank you for sharing your creativity with us.
I really want to take on your suggestions in my space but i feel that i don't have the right equipment. What is the basic equipment? A video to show us your go to equipment will be really helpful (like drills and things like that). Many thanks x
Φωτεινή Αθανασιάδου great idea! Will think about doing a video on this.
Beautiful! You create amazing interiors. For myself, I’d have swapped the living area for the bedroom area, as others have suggested, but maybe the tenant prefers it this way.
I love the bed curtains!
You should redecorate a room you have done and see if you can do it cheaper
Great idea!
The drop leaf table at IKEA would have been better
Yes, so much more space saving and effective!
Well done! Again! Such cute pieces you've picked out and I loved how you've made the space cozy
This makes absolutely no sense to me. Bed next to the kitchen? And that expensive huge table in front of the oven? She will have to move it every time she want to cook. Bed next to the toilet and closet and living room in front of the kitchen makes way more sense. And you spend $500 in basically anything. Plus the curtains are horrible blocking all the space. I never leave dislike comments but this is too much.
Claudia Martínez agree I also never leave negative comments but I can’t believe how badly this turned out. The curtains are horrendous! Ikea sells $10 2 pack sheet curtains, even that would have been an upgrade but honestly 2 panels is more than enough, why wouldn’t you want to be able to lay in bed and watch tv? I think the room should be completely switched around 🤷🏻♀️
Im an interior designer and. Its very difficult to design a small space
SHE DID A GREAT JOB...
YOU CAST THE FIRST STONE...MORON
@@doratiscareno5856 You can make a point without being UGLY about it
@@moonfall8972 shes still human professional or not she can talk how she wants to
I agree. Plus I also think for that space a daybed would've made more sense. I also think the closet should have a panel/curtain instead of covering that section which makes the space seem smaller. Or if you really want to divide that area beaded curtains would've liked nicer than the solid curtain. IMO. I think the apt is still a work in progress.
Great job. I struggle with no having an entry way. These ideas are really helpful. Thank you 🤗👌
400+ bucks for almost no furniture except a table/chair?
Could go trash to treasure route, but for new, that is the cost for the table, chair, ceiling rail, shelf, wall hook, painting and frame, curtains, coat rack and flowers and dish and accents. NOT just a table and chair.
You are a design wizard... love watching these videos...
It looked amazing! Great job! I can’t believe the transformation! The only thing is I also think a fold down table would have worked out much better in the kitchen! Thank you for sharing this awesome video!
OH MY GEEEE! THOSE CURTAINS ARE A HUGE FIND! Thanks for sharing!!
You are so talented! Love your vids.
Thank you! So glad you love them.
Some of these comments are absurd. When living in a small space, it’s all about compromise. Putting things in different places, getting rid of furniture or Knick-knacks you loved since a child, or having furniture that can be moved to function in many ways. So what if she has to move a 5-lb table to have more access to her stove. Her apartment isn’t even that big. She’d move it like 3-4 feet LOL. Alexandra is giving this space the feel of 3 different rooms any way possible. She explained that tables are a struggle in a small space and sometimes that is all people can afford. But I DEFINITELY love this because you can lose a lot of the “home-y” feel with studios and Alexandra always knows how to get the most out of small spaces. It’s really crazy that you guys are going so hard on her but she’s a professional and some of you....might not even know how to hang a frame.🤭
How i wish you were here i Malta i have a studio flat and my single bed is near the door..i have so much to tell you.... you and your team are amazing.
I loved it. I used to live in a place like that. And I figure out how to decor, but now my mom uses it and need something like you did
I loved this video! It’s honest about what everything can cost and it’s straight forward with where to put what! Great job 👍🏼
The change is drastic❕The delineation of space makes for a really beautiful space🌷
bedroom goals. so cozy
Im loving all tour videos you are so clever
I like the Kitchen "Island".
I've been looking for something like that curtain rod, so glad to have happened upon this video.
AMAZING!!!❤️ this is great because you made such a small space into a gorgeous room
Clicked the video, saw the pompon earrings, started clapping like a seal and yelling how much I love those earrings... This is Alexandra Gater's effect.
the bed curtain idea was brillant!
Love the curtain around the bed!
I agree! A wall mounted fold down table would have been a better fit!
Love what you did, especially those curtains to separate the bedroom area. It will so cozy and 'hidden' in there now! I'd love for you to come and help me decorate my place, and I'm not too far from the city!
Exactly what i was looking for...my space isn't a studio, just a small room. But wanted to create separation as well. Hoping to see if i can do the same. Thank you for this video!
Omg what a transformation, the place looks beautiful!
Holly must never cook. Otherwise the table in front of the oven is absurd.
such a great use of the space
So excited to finally have inspiration about my studio ❤️😍
Bravo, your very talented!
I want those earings :)
Alexandra-->> idea! why wouldn't you have used that IKEA folding bar table? Its mounted on the wall and you open it and close it against the wall!! I thought for sure that is what you were going to do with that space to further save the space (although its not as pretty as the wood table)!! PS I LOVE YOUR VIDEOS!! I get excited whenever there is a new upload!!
I actually thought about using that table but Holly wanted something really sturdy and something with lots of prep space which is why I went with the bar table. But the table you suggested is a really great idea for a small space. Thanks for the comment and thank you for watching!
Everyone's saying they wish the living room was next to the kitchen instead of the bed, but I would HATE if I had people over and I had to make them walk past where I sleep to hang out and watch TV. The issue here is with where the kitchen is located, and it's presumably a rental so they can't really do anything about that. I think the layout is as good as it can be under the circumstances.
A sliding wood partian on a track wood solve this. I saw it on another studio video and it was AMAZING it was not a solid wood panel it had like a spindle area. It looked exspensive and not just like your trying to cover an area. It was similar to a sliding closet door.
Thank you soo much for putting up a video! It's been soo long.
Love you!!
Alexandra you are a genius, great ideas!
you should have made a wall out of bookcases, instead of a curtain. Otherwise, it looks like a hospital in there
LuLu Babs it was probably out her budget..
My biggest challenge is that I have a lot of fiber arts equipment-a loom, a spinning wheel, sewing machine, and I have trouble finding spots to tuck them away. I use my desk to wind bobbins and weigh fiber and sew, but I’m about to start grad school and need to use my desk for school!
I'm very impressed! I would live there in a minute! Great ideas!
Super functional 👍🏾😊
Great job! Just thought she needed a smaller bed and couch. Bed being beside the kitchenette is hazardous. I would say a futon would be ideal.
The curtaun idea ,people do even uf they have seperste room,and boy people she can put the table where ever she wants ( It moves people) . I think its so hard to do a really small space.it looks good
This has been my favorite video makeover so far. Good job!
Yay, thanks Jocelyn!
ok i must admit this is SUPER cute
I like your style and your personality
Love the pompoms earrings ^^!
Also pull items a 1/2inch from the wall. A sense of airiness is also needed
Beautiful home