I Made Over This Entire Studio Apartment for $5,000! Houseplant Home Makeover - Ep 160
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- I was delighted to get a call from 111 Montgomery to do a houseplant home makeover for one of their new units. However, this wasn't just any old houseplant makeover. The challenge was two-fold: furnish the entire apartment for $5,000 and make it feel as if it were your own; but also-try to bring in green in an apartment with very little light. Considering that many of us have the challenge of lower light areas in the home, I figured this would be a fun challenge to pursue.
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Summer, I think you've invented a new genre of home makeovers. You really do need your own television show. Hopefully soon, those production vehicles outside of your apartment will be for you! ☺️
Ahhh thank you so much. I'm glad these are fun enough to watch!
Let's sign a petition to Netflix!!!
Yes to this. You could do episodes global to tackle the different weather conditions. eh-hem you're welcome round to my Manchester UK home anytime!
Yeah conartist. Trump didn't want her as a janitor.
Totally agree!!
I can't believe she took that depressing, dark, grey looking apartment and made it actually look bright and cheerful and cozy. The colors are gorgeous and brighten it and make it pop. The dried flowers add great texture and beautiful color. I also couldn't believe how many plants she fit in that tiny space. Bravo, job well done. She worked a miracle in what was a sad little box. It looks like a home now.
Finally! A north facing window! In a world where everyone talks about south / east / west facing windows, I can only feel sorry for myself since I only have a north facing balcony. But we minority managed to make things work for us as well. I'm glad this video will give plant parents whose residence have limited skylight some confidence to grow some green babies! :)
I really don't think you're that much in the minority. And bathrooms without windows! That's norm-core too. The fact that I have a giant window opening up to my toilet bowl is NOT normal. haha. But yes, rest assured-you're not alone!
*Lights! I have 135 plants in my bedroom with no direct light but my babes are happy with grow lights*
The haworthias with the tougher leaves, do VERY well in north facing windows. It's all I Have too and they grow like weeds. The ones with transparent ends not so much, but the thicker, dryer looking leaves with the white bumps do great. Rabbit's foot ferns too....
I have only north facing windows that are blocked by a giant building, but I make it work! I have lots of variety, and just need to have everything right in front of the windows.. except for my snake plants of course!
@@summerrayneoakes That's why I don't like spending much time in bathrooms: feels like a cave or a box. :(
Netflix !! Give her show now !! We want to see more makeover video. I already watched it 10 times.
instablaster.
@netflix Give her a show! Give her a show!
I would watch
Hey lady thanks so so sorry so late last one lol I
You right! She really deserves a show from NETFLIX
Not to NOT talk about the makeover and the plants but summer, that coat! the outfit! I love it! très chic!
chic c'est la vie
I know...love that green coat! Very chic with the outfit..that color suits her.
i'd prefer a darker tone but how can you follow a plant channel and not like green? xD
right? it kinda woke me up.. "oh yeah, i forgot she's a model"
This is when you want to run into @KarenBritChick who does: WHAT EVERYONE IS WEARING IN NEW YORK | WHERE DID U GET THAT. If you haven't seen her vids: czcams.com/video/mshMz53_LCI/video.html
I love how they were asking her to make it like a jungle or similar to her apartment, and she had to pull the reality card and be like "well actually" with how little light they had. Also the tone when they said there was no balcony! Stan the plant queen and her knowledge.
and yes, your outfits are a delight and showcase your sensibilities as much as your plant and decor work.....
UGH THE FIRST OUTFIT IS EVERYTHING. I love your taste in both fashion and decor. This was so much fun to watch!
Just really sad she had to kill Gumby to have it made...i'm not vegan but that's unfortunate.
#justiceforgumby
(i actually second your comment, though)
I'm a native NY'er, born and raised in Park Slope. Prospect Park is/was my stomping ground. It is ABSOLUTELY atrocious what they are doing in Brooklyn with these massive high rises. And here we are mid-Covid, and half these dang buildings are sitting empty. Taking some notes for inspo! I've got a new place and my baby plants no longer have their lucky south east windows. BUT, I do have a patio, and I do live in LA now so... LOL
I love that intro, you are never over dressed in New york
Especially when going to a construction site! ;)
Triggered at the low light, north facing window and the monochrome. The makeover was a total success, plants + lights + colors. Good job Summer and team :)
This shows the refined side of you, over time I can see this girl layering in her personal style as well like covering the back of the Murphy bed with grass cloth and adding more pothos to the wardrobe cabinet. You left room for her to add her personal touches as well. Good job! Love your content.
46 min and no adds ❤️❤️❤️ loved it
Give this girl a Netflix show 👍🏻👍🏻
totally took for granted that there were no ads!
This comment didn't age well at all 🤣
@@greciacalderon9446 I didn't have any ads at all tho...
@@FIFII i still dont see any dds
I had 8 at least
Thank you summer for helping me keep calm during social distancing! And thank you for that chic coat and outfit yass ma’am.🌱❤️❤️❤️
Ahhh you're welcome. I'm glad we can still provide some education and entertainment here.
I love the lived in look! Minimalism makes me feel anxious, like I'm not supposed to be there. Way prefer this kind of warm homey vibe
I live in typical spacious Scandinavia modern apartment in Denmark. it’s basically white walls, with grey & white furnishings. I have been filling it with greenery, & will be swopping out all my grey, black & white plant pots for the lovely colors you have used. This makeover has inspired me to bring more color into my life thank you.
i love that! i hope its going well:) ive also been getting more colorful pots and painting all the plain plastic ones i have
Nothing to do with you, but this reminds me of my issues with developers not really taking into consideration of the people who will live there. That range cooktop stove is way too large for that space I'd rather have more countertop space, and some Hardware to hang some tools and a bar to hang towels. Also those cabinets needs Hardware since at that color they all get dirty really easy. That bathroom is not really designed for its space either. No storage and partial wet bathroom are a no-go. You definitely had a challenge and you delivered
Clearly designed by a man, not a woman. They really do not take into consideration how the space will actually be lived in.
This consult should have been done b4 construction.
@@cahark49 I realize this was a year ago☺️ but I feel that it depends on the experience of the designer/architect rather than the gender.
@@cahark49 Love the generalizing... The men I have around me always seem to be so precise about the function of whatever they are designing meanwhile the women throw things together however with the idea in the back of their mind that adding accents they feel make a space cute will cover up the lack of functionality. Depends on who you know and work with especially if you are in the field of architecture yourself... There are talented people of both genders... When architecture is your whole job and typically also your life, I’m not sure you can generalize men in architecture to men who don’t care about their living space and throw things together. Lol though...
I'm a professional 3D Visualiser with a background in Interior Design (I've recently gotten into plants) and I think you've done an amazing job in this space! You've pulled together a cohesive design, with just the right amount of colour, pattern and texture. Your inclusion of accessories and plants has breathed life into this pad! I absolutely loved your innovative ideas like the Artisan Moss and dried flowers. Well done, Summer!
*Grow lights grow lights grow lights! I have 135 plants in my bedroom I live in apartments with no direct sunlight hitting it. I manage to have all my plants happy with lights lol...leds to be specific*
I should probably make a video on how I keep them alive lol
Same here ! I heard that from a worker at the grocery store. She told me that they use led lights at the store and all plants are happy there ! So I did the same and it works
@@DavidMoralesPlants What brand of lights do you use? Do you have any that you can recommend David?
i must say i thought she'd take that route too, since at the begining the guy had said he would mind to see a jungle in that space. i'd have filled it w a ton of plants and grow lights lol
@Jamey Craig Thank you so much for the advice!
Hello Summer, I'm a Filipina, I started following your vlogs since 2 weeks ago. You have a magical idea on how to do houseplant makeover. My little home becomes vibrant because of you. Thank you and God bless!
I am LOVING this episode. Hope you will do more like this. And love your outfits. That green coat is fabulous makes you look like you have your own plant empire haha
It would be interesting to see the reaction of the new homeowner. Anyways, great job!
I thought the same thing :)
There was no homeowner though! Designing it for an imaginary homeowner.
You are the owner. You've always been here.
Look behind you.
I was kinda worried if this was just for a model unit to rent out apartments / sell condos; who will take care of the plants? 😭😭😭
@@fernfractal yes, I was thinking the same
I really love that you are realistic about conditions (not ideal) for plants. I see people putting low-light tolerant (but you know, like, they still NEED SOME light) plants in tiny dark corners in wet rooms like bathrooms where you don't even have your light on all the time, so it basically sits in the darkness all the time. ANd ofc they die. You were very creative about this, and i apreciated this
FYI use the brown paper the plants come with as a protective layer while potting....saves a lot of work. Good job!
Smart tip! Thx for sharing! 😊
I think you’ve opened my eyes to preserved plants/flowers. I don’t know if you have other videos about them but if not I’d love to see one! I don’t know how I’ve never thought of using them before!
I love what you did to the apartment. It really looks cozy. I don’t understand why you didn’t use any mirrors knowing how they bring in more light as well as to make the space appear larger and less cramped. Mirror tiles would have looked great on the headboard of the Murphy bed to show when opened. Or a mirrored wall would really open up the room or even in the bathroom. I really enjoyed your presentation and must say that your attitude of caring about the person who was going to live there enough to use special little touches here and there to bring a homey atmosphere into the apartment. I look forward to more of your designs in another upcoming episode.
Agree 100%!
The apt become a cozy home where wants to live in. It's just turned the way even I myself wanted to transform. I love how you touched every detail of comfort someone's life can bring joy and peace. Just love it.
You put together a beautiful small space for someone. I hope they will love and appreciate what you have done. You encourage me in every video. Thank you!
I’m already trying to brainstorm cool/corny names for your makeover series: SUMMER INSIDE; SUMMER IN THE CITY; RAYNE DROPS OF STYLE; RAYNING INSIDE; WHEN IT RAYNES IT GROWS. :-) sorry I had to.
I've been getting it since grade school! Don't worry! haha
These are good aha
"There's nothing like Summer in the city"
"When it Rayne's, it pours"
"Mighty Oakes" #sorry
'Summer In The City' is the best choice out of the ones you listed. IMO. :*) I love the small rug for the bathroom and the blanket with the big tassels!!!
Omg yes absolutely
My vote is for SUMMER INSIDE
This apartment is so beautiful. The plants you chose are perfect. The color palate wonderful. Great job! More of videos like this please!
What a great way to introduce a young professional to the world of planting in a small space! You selected all the right plants that won’t traumatize...my addition would have been an aloe to the kitchen.
I like the way it doesnt look too staged. It is easy to feel like you could actually live there
You're an absolute vision in green!😍 Now, the crotchety old plant guy in me thinks there hasn't been a mass extinction like the one that's going to happen in that apartment since the End Permian.
🌋🌴😳
Well I'll tell you what Peter, with me NOT being able to get over there due to this shelter-at-home...I FEAR THE WORST!
@@summerrayneoakes oh dear 😱
@@summerrayneoakes
Oh NO!!! Is there someone in that complex that can take their phone and video chat with you while they water the plants? There's got to be some way to give them the care they need.
I found this so funny - the person who showed you round clearly has no idea how difficult this would be to grow plants in. He keeps trying to up sell the apartment when Summer points out the difficulty with the dark corners, north facing window with basically no view. I think Summer made this look great, but I would find living in such a gloomy apartment difficult long term.
I think it really just continues to be about education, education, education. The real triumph for me (personally) was feeling like I could cook in here, hang out, etc. I definitely didn't feel that way when I first entered the space!
@@summerrayneoakes wow! thank you so much for the tips on how to make my north facing, "gloomy" north facing studio. with so many dark corners nothing can grow!! no i think i have a few ideas
i always grew the best african violets in north windows. They never went out of bloom, until i got married and came home from work and found that my wife thought they needed sun and had put them all out back on the picnic table and FRIED them!
I LOVE your use of jewel tones. Such a great help guide too to designing 1. small space, 2. space with north light (yikes), 3. how to maximize budget, 4. things to incorporate never would have thought about (growing herbs in kitchen priceless!), and 5. that there are options of preserved greenery like in the bathroom never knew were out there. I will certainly take so much from this to hep my daughter and son as they both venture into their next phase of life post graduation (one masters and one undergrad) in 11 days.
I think the combination of talking about decor, planter pots, and plants, all with a view to making a space feel like a home, is such a great offer from you, it's wonderful. Learning about the choices you make and why you make them with this context is such a great way to learn.
A 46min long vid! My chores can wait for an hour.. let me brew a cup of coffee and settle down with some Summer. (Comments before even watching)
You just popped up in my suggestions and I've never been happier with CZcams!!!
You worked a plant miracle in that dark space! I hope you charged them appropriately for your amazing work.
she is multi talented with plant based decor...watching her decor so many plants with fancy names...i could never remember them...ahah like watching a chef preparing a comfort food for someone. and hollywood keeps an eye on her...the next wonder woman...the tarzan's new girlfriend who will safe the green forrest!! i really like her vibe. she takes you to another world...more "power" to the plants!!
I’m not a minimalist but I feel like in small apartments like this, a few chunkier items, or small items grouped together would look nicer. The many tiny pieces all over against white walls makes the place look too messy.
I agree. Over cluttered small spaces just look overwhelming and gives me anxiety
My first thought as well. The colors are lovely but initial impression just screams CLUTTER! If the resident “loves to cook” keep the counters clear so she can do that. A small plant by the sink, herb box on the sill, but all the rest... plants, books, knick-knacks, it’s overwhelming. Every inch of floor space is home to a plant when in fact the resident may need a pet bed or litter box, a storage cube for shoes or a basket for blankets. This small studio is designed for plants to live in it, not real people. Sorry, as I’m not wanting to come off mean-spirited but this is $5K misspent. “Less is more” would have achieved twice the impact at half the cost. Just my opinion.
@@NYCBrat I totally agree. Plus I’m not really a BoHo fan 😜 I’m more on the romantic side
@@NYCBrat It is literally just showing how you can fill the space... If somebody cannot imagine that they can replace a floor plant with a cat box inside an end table then place the plant on top of that table... They proudly need to not live in NYC in a space this size.
Yeh a real person doing a makeover that makes a bit of mess when repotting pot plants!! Yeh thank you all the way from Sunshine Coast Australia.
Just wanted to congratulate you for such a great job! Some people in these comments can be so mean/hurtful. Keep doing what you love, your content is so informative and inspiring while at the same time keeping us sane during this quarantine!
Glad you enjoyed! And I've learned if you try to please everyone, you're probably doing something wrong! :) - I very much enjoyed this collaboration and creating content for those who enjoy it :)
WoW, you really made that apartment appear so Bright & Happy.
Absolutely stunning for such a small space. She can add her own personal touches to the space as well.
I love houseplants, and I think you nailed it on the plant choices. In April 2020, I moved into a 1 bedroom apartment that has 2 large windows, one in the bedroom, and the other in the livingroom. It gets only a few hours of light in the morning time. I took a chance 2 weeks ago, and bought 2 fiddlehead figs that are over 2 feet tall. I know they require lots of light and warmth, so I watered them with a hydrogen peroxide and water mixture, and put about an inch of sand on top of the soil, to protect them from fungus gnats. I did that with my other houseplants as well. I thoroughly sprayed them with a neem oil product and placed them under my tripod floor lamp. I spray the neem oil on them every other day or so now. One plant has grown 2 new leaves, adding almost a foot to its height, and the other plant is starting to grow a new leaf. They seem to be happy in my new home, along with the tall, bushy Pachira, Zzz plant and Dracaena, which are thriving as well.
Wow you mastered this challenge. Incredible transformation into a warm and welcoming space. You created a home.
Thank you for showing what can be done with less light.
I looooove how it turned out, I follow that artist on instagram and she has some amazing plants! You did a great job, though I think it was silly how the guy in the beginning wanted a jungle in such a dark apartment. Thank you for educating them and not just doing exactly what they wanted without taking the plant health into consideration. 👏👏
It's all about educating along the way!
Would you please let me know what the artist instagram?
Summer, WOW! I just love this style of videos and have re-watched them several times. Your trip to Jamie's jungle, the studio apartment that you staged with plants for your friend in the Houseplant makeover, etc. Love the Biospheres, and how many unique grown light furniture pieces, wall shelves, etc. you find. Please provide links to these goodies. Please, please, please... keep these kind of videos coming! I've gathered lots of ideas from these videos. Thank you!!!!
Glad you're enjoying Rebecca; makes me smile. I tried to document all the items here in the corresponding blog post: homesteadbrooklyn.com/all/2020/3/24/i-made-over-this-entire-studio-apartment-in-brooklyn-for-5000 ....Hopefully that is helpful!
Summer,
You are giving instructions, though it does not sound that way. Very helpful.
I learned by osmosis, watching my mother for 35 years, yet was not talked to. You do very well, and equal what I learned. Sooo, for me, you are validating what I remember.
Keep 'em coming!
What a great concept of making over a place focusing on the plants! Love the use of jewel tones to brighten up this darkish and bland space. So glad you did not choose that couch. It kills the space a bit despite the beautiful throw pillows and accents you used. Alina's art piece is a great statement piece but not a fan of any of the other wall art which doesn't say anything and is blobbish and lacks any detail. Love what you demonstrated with the preserved moss, the grow lights and herb garden and the repotting of the plants. Love the bedspread and its pillows. Thanks for sharing your expertise! This is what makes youtube such a great place.
This video is so cool! I love the styling of the space and the tips on plant care. This is the house plant/interior design hybrid I didn't know I needed in my life!
Doing an exercise from the Houseplant master class while watching is video. I'm learning so much today.
yay!
Your jacket is everything!
I’m glad you let them know right away that the plant scope is dependent on light. So many people don’t understand this, then get unnecessarily frustrated when they just needed to plan ahead for the right plants to fit their space
It all comes down to education, and I don't think it can be reiterated enough. Thanks for writing in.
The green coat is giving me life! 😍😍😍😍😍
Beautiful! Looks warm and welcoming. Love all the plants and decorations. Eclectic but pulls together. Great job!!!
The decor made the view of windows look better and interesting.
Summer, I think you did an amazing job with this studio Apartment.nice decor and put the plants all in the right spots. 😄👍
haha I thought it was kind of mean that they made you make over this very low light apartment! But I guess its extra good for anyone who doesn't have that much light. I have big south facing windows on both floors so I could not relate haha. Beautifully filmed and loved it! thanks summer
The other units were MUCH brigther given they had southern exposures. But in all honesty, the folks who offered me this space, they didn't make the connection between light and plants, and not many folks do!
how else would we learn? 💕
I really enjoyed watching this! Summer, you're the best🌿🌞👍You have the touch🌿It was funny watching your face light up opening each plant as if it were the most precious thing😄😂😄Love the preserved moss🌿
I happen to enjoy this video a lot. I think that it has a lot to do with who you are as a person since your love for what you do comes thru the camera. And you know what almost 47 minutes, it felt like my life is ok like there is no corona outside.
Thank you so much for such joy, I hope your channel will grow and fully support people who are rooting for your TV show (fingers crossed for it to be on Netflix as it will be accessible to people outside the US).
So glad this can be light on a hill for you. And for your good thoughts.
Summer Rayne Oakes + home makeover = magic.
give summer a tv show and let her do whatever the hell she wants!!!
Loved this episode! Learnt some tips for lower light corners of my house (: Would love to see more of these makeovers
Well done! What I love about the space is that you've taken into account the fact that it's so small. That being the case, filling it up with too many plants (though we love them!) would have made it an impractical space. Oh! It has personality now! A real warmth. And I don't think it would alienate a prospective male tenant either. Anyone would be able to visualise the space as their own.
the colour of that coat is amazingly striking, very nice
I love how this all turned out! I wish you could redo my place (but all nontoxic plants bc of my cats lol). I would love to see more of these; you definitely have an eye for interior design with focus on plants/color. Amazing!! 💚😍
I had a feeling of dread first seeing that apartment but did kind of laugh at that north facing window (in Australia that window kills our plants from the intense sunlight and heat).
Then bit by bit it came together, and the end result was wow - If I was young and living there, that would be where I would live.
The grow light shelf in bedroom looks like the bulb would be visible from lying in bed.. Love that you used a painting from a local artist.. and nice textiles..
I really like that this was a north facing apartment that was very modern. You made it a lovely home. We just bought a townhome, and my office is north facing. It feels and is cold. You've given me good ideas for adding color and warmth.
This space looks so relaxing and inviting!!
This so cool! My boyfriend and I loved it!! This is so inspiring! Perfect for spring cleaning and time for redecorating
Glad you can glean some inspiration and tips from here!
What a challenge but you proved it can be done, a beautiful makeover. Loved all the plants, didn’t quite grasp all the names but the pots were lovely, perfect colour scheme. The nicknacks you added made it so homely.
I was fascinated with the whole video, thanks Summer you never disappoint.
I appreciate the camera slowly going over the plants. I like how it slowly moves over adjoining plants while showing how to pot. Instead of dwelling on just moving dirt, the viewer can visualize the conversation of making a plant love you. Your soothing voice of the plants tells how it will enjoy life where put.
This was a pleasure to watch! I'm moving into a similar size apartment in june and I'm very inspired by what you did here! Thank you!
Really pleased that this can provide some inspiration for other small spacers!
What 👏 you 👏 are 👏 wearing 👏 looks 👏 so 👏 cool 👏 omg
That looks amazing. You sure have a knack for decorating and the plants are amazing. I love the one in the bathroom with the tree branch. So nice!! Thanks and I'm sure the lady will love it.
Summer your green jacket is Gorgeous! Amazing makeover! I’m so happy for you! 🌱💚☀️👏🏽
I love it and I'm sure she will as well. You do good work.
I really love how you styled this space. I love the pick tones along with the teals and textures in the pots and the bath rug, so many elements that just have a homey feel, along with the plants you chose that tie it all together, I love a little green in a space. For not having a lot of light I think the things you used to bring in more light just fit it so beautifully. Leaving the murphy bed down does give it a more homey vibe. I just don't think I could come up with a better plan for this space, it's modern with a little boho . I love Hoya and I think they will give the apartment such a good feeling. I love that there are plants that can survive in lower light and still look great. Awesome Summer, I loved this video and appreciate you sharing, really is fun to decorate a small space.
Thanks for enjoying it! it was a fun exercise, and I didn't think I'd have so much fun decorating an entirely new space (that was not my own), but as a matter of fact, I found it MORE fun. I think what contributed to it was the fact that it was an imaginary client. So I wasn't be barked at by someone else who may have been fairly picky. :)
It turns out really BEAUTIFUL!! Please make more of these videos.
I love it!! You did a great job, especially with the space not having the amount of light you would like to have for plants, you didn’t let that hinder your beautiful design. Well done Summer.
Dude u literally killed it... those are just my favourite colors... and its sooo cozy... u did a wonderful job...
So pleased you enjoyed!
I’d have loved to see more of YOUR bohemian style, the tin can planters the broom handle swing garden..... the stuff that make you..... YOU! But it looks good.
Very nice! I put my planters on wooden blocks, small "benches", rocks, etc. to prop them off the floor and give them a special place. All your ideas are superb, I learned a lot about plant choices. Thank you!
You are very beautiful and smart. Would be awesome if you had your own tv show about plants and home decor. Not only that but you also seem like a genuine and humble person besides funny. Who knows, maybe we'll see you having your own show in 2021
Ahhh thanks for you saying so; that's so sweet. Though not sure the TV gods like wholesome content haha
Wow - that is gorgeous. Love it! Lots or great tips too - have no idea why I didn't think of using a spoon to pot up and from now on will be mixing up my own potting mix. Also never thought of using dried plants in difficult low light areas. Sadly our shops are closing down now as we head into stage 3 of lockdown but will get out when allowed again to support the plant industry. In the meantime I luckily have a lot of cuttings propagating myself and plenty of time to tend to all the indoor and outdoor greenery. Thanks for the video from Australia.
Oh you're welcome Alison. I was wondering how sheltering-in-place are affecting other places .... Here in NYC, the "landscape industry" was deemed essential, so some shops are staying open and selling online, curbside pick-up, etc. but some that are purely retail had to close too :( ..... Be well and stay safe. We'll pull through this.
Well, that was fun! It's a tiny space but it's so, so homey :) Too bad about the lighting challenges though but still great plant choices. Interiors by SRO :)
Tiny space and dark space. Name of the game here in NYC apartment living!
Homey! Lol, First glance I thought it said 'horney'! Lmao. I gotta get new specs! Xxx
Looks very cosy Summer , definately better than black and white if that is what you said about the other apartments. You did a great job!I love the moss frame piece. Maybe a hanging plant from the ceiling over the grow light floor lamp in the corner of sitting room to make the most of the light shining up? ..... and for a bit of fun a little bird home decor piece perched on the grow light box in the bed area .
Hi Summer Rayne, I love what you did with that blank canvas. It's modern but warm and inviting. Great choice of plants, too. I'm more of the farmhouse kind at girl myself, but I still love what you did! 🐔🌼🌺🏵💮🌸🌱🌷💐
When you said the goal was for it to look like it was lived in, I realized why I got anxiety looking at the counter top!! I really love the decoration, but if this was my apartment I would clear most of the counter, table space! Thank you for this video anyways!! Stay in during COVID-19.. It looks very bad in New York right now.. I hope this wasn't filmed last week
Definitely not filmed last week. This took 4 months to film over the course of fall and winter!
Hi Summer! I loved this makeover, and I love Alina's artwork so it was beautiful to see this :)
Glad you enjoyed.
Now I know where to place my plants, the apartment is beautiful thanks darling.
Your interior decorating skills are getting much better. Not too overboard worn the plants
I love the feminine look of this appartement flat makeover. Also, the plant decorate the space well!
I almost believed you on that intro LOL
That was the plan ;) tee hee hee
It's lovely, but, I would add suction caddies around the sinks with air fern or to hold those items on the bathroom sink. Love it!
I just loved this whole thing!! From the carpet to plants to planters to all the art pieces to the arrangement.. gosh they are beautiful n beautiful ❤️ wah 👏👏
Great!! I feel a warmth space in every area of the house
I would say that The house turned into a home ❤️