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Little late to the party here, but the judgemental vibe in these comments is tough to read. Good on AG for re-using products she already had, being transparent about aspects of the design she and Noah weren't as keen on and for welcoming us as viewers into her home! Looking forward to more makeovers in your new space as well as the evolution of rooms you've already shared with us
Sometimes constructive criticism can be *hard* to hear, and it's difficult to not feel attacked sometimes, but it's necessary for growth. MOST people in this thread are being honest, kind, constructive, far from judgemental. I just really hope Team AG open-mindedly reviews the input from this comment section so they can change how they edit/shoot the series because currently, she's being shown in an unflattering, uncomfortable, and unrelatable light. Although she pinned this echo chamber of a comment, so I doubt it...
@@afrank6532 my point is primarily that the judgemental vibe is one where assumptions are being made about Noah's design "style" and the intent with this space; I feel there are many comments that fail to acknowledge that video content is a fraction of reality. While I can appreciate that the criticism in some of the comments is constructive, I also empathize that the volume of criticism - constructive or not - that comes in a CZcams comments section can overwhelm a recipient
Really, no assumptions are being made by anyone in regards to his style. He’s being shown in previous videos saying 1. He doesn’t want pink 2. He doesn’t like the bird light 3. What his design preferences are specifically (in a previous video where she redid his old apartment.) A lot of this is about how it’s being portrayed.
Also, the “volume” of comments shouldn’t be looked at as necessarily a bad thing. If she were truly a savvy business woman, she’d swallow her pride, and see the comments for what they are, extremely helpful market data from a loyal and understanding viewership, not “judgmental comments” from her “internet bullies and haters.”
@@afrank6532 I appreciate your willingness to engage and thoughtful take; I think it's best we agree that our perspectives differ
@@evajmd Sure, we can agree to disagree. I just hope that AG can see it from both sides. It's hard being an internet personality, creative, and business person. She's come so far, it'd be a shame to see something like this bring her down.
Please let go of the birdcage light. I agree with Noah, it looks better than it did in the Treehouse, but I still didn’t want to see it again. This doesn’t feel like a shared space, it feels like your apartment only bigger.
Her hearing 'It looks better than it did in the Treehouse.' as "Noah approved" really encapsulated why these videos show absolutely no compromise and completely wipe his existence out of what is supposed to be his home also.
She only listens for what she wants to hear. That attitude is also shown in her attitude towards the feedback she requested - if she doesn't hear what she wants she runs away.
I like the bird light. It’s unique and as long as both like it, it should stay. That being said, it would have been nice to see more of Noah’s taste reflected in the space.
Exactly what I was thinking! It's a bit disappointing to be honest, nothing wrong with Alexandra's style itself but this is not a couple's place, it feels like Alexandra taking over a new space and Noah just also living there :( no compromise whatsoever, no challenge, no mixing of styles. It's a shame, could have been much more interesting... Even the titles of the videos! "My dream living room","my rental Reno" - says it all.
I agree. I have to say, I don't feel like AG's style has evolved at all. Everything always looks the same and it's honestly pretty boring. This could've been a great opportunity to ACTUALLY collaborate together, build mood boards, maybe sell some of her furniture as well instead of just his, and create this really awesome series. Instead it just reads as lazy to recycle all of her old stuff.
@@Paula-xp7ve haven't we all ?
It looks pretty identical to your old apartment and I don’t really see Noah’s influence anywhere in the space. It lacks the dark and moody industrial vibe that you gave him in his old apartment. Don’t really see the “shared space” compromise here!
My thoughts exactly.
I was just about to say the same exact thing lol but I like it.
When you have one person in the relationship who says "100% I win. I always win." I don't think they are the type to compromise.
@@mabelmargaret8295 I was thinking the samething where's the compromise at 🤔
@@mabelmargaret8295 YES! I physically cringed when she said that.. big yikes
Both Noah and the original character of the house were completely disregarded, the living room is the carbon copy of Alexandra’s previous living room. Noah’s preference for dark industrial works far better with the character of the house and should have more opportunity to shine. Maybe have a pink velvet arm chair - it’d be a quirky accent without dominating the entire room. And why not ask Carla to take an artsy photograph of the birdcage light and display that instead of the actual thing?
Diplomacy and ideas: I like it.
I agree! She talks so much about incorporating both styles since they share a space but I only see AG 😬
Well said 👏🏼👏🏼
The bird cage photograph, brilliant idea.
Yeah right, I don't see any male character of this house... It still seems like AG is living alone in this apartment..
Sad for him
I mean I love the look because I'm a fan of your style, but Noah's suggestion to "test out the light for a few days" was super valid. It seems like he's having to beg to be heard, and still doesn't get any real input. Compromise has to happen more.
I think it was Tyler who suggested to try it out for a few days, not Noah.
@@quadbox I’m pretty sure that was Noah’s voice… but I could be wrong haha
I hope you were joking saying you always win. You're in a relationship not a competition. Noah lives here too. It is not all about you.
The fuck do you know about their relationship off camera?
@@kristinestocker yeah that was pretty disturbing comment! She can be really overwhelming.
Honestly you should have just looked for another light that Noah liked. I hated that modern one but I think you should use the birdcage one in your personal space, take it to your office or something.
Agreed. The space looks like it is only yours. It needs a different light, something maybe art deco or mid mod and a lovely cognac leather chair for Noah to sit in close to the window. You're beginning to share space, but this doesn't truly reflect his mood. It looks like an update of your old space. Keep trying, you'll get it!👏🏾
Oh yes! The birdcage light would look amazing in her studio! 😍 Great idea! 👍
So agree. Hated the modern one but they should have keep looking for something else. I feel like I am the only one that noticed the original art deco one they took out, it was great!
@@kimt5923 yeah I actually liked the original one too.. except I think it was a bit small for the space. I hope it went to a good home instead of the trash.
Honestly I think it works and I’m sure if they want to change it in the future for something that reflects both of their styles, they have plenty of time and opportunity for that. I hope they continue to compromise for sure.
I like it but its the treehouse 2.0... It would have been the perfect opportunity to change up your style by adding more of your boyfriends style. I was a bit disappointed, I'm sorry Alexandra
Same! You called it out. I was hoping to see more design growth. This is beautiful but it looks to... playing it safe, similar to what was before, not enough style from the other partner. It looks like it's her house and her partner is just living there.
I’m super disappointed too. So much potential, and it ended up exactly the same as her old living room.
I agree, some much for compromise!
To be honest, I don't see any compromise here. This is basically the tree house living room, only in a different space. The only thing that was Noah's style was the black lamp, and then you took it away (while it looked absolutely fine!) Besides, for someone who was going to reduce the amount of pink because Noah doesn't like it, so far pink is the main color both in the living room and balcony. Compromise would be sitting together and finding a color palette that you BOTH like. There are tons of colors in the world after all.
My EXACT thought!!!
Came here to say this! And to be so so sooo cautious about steamrolling your partner when it comes to home design! This seems to be setting the stage for conflict... yikes!
Exactly! Like I love my pink bed but I also recognise as soon as me and my partner redecorate or move (I owned the bed way before him and we're not wasteful people) there's no way he'd want a pink bed and that's ok. I've had the cool pink and teal bedroom I want but now I live with my partner and I want us both to feel comfortable.
There are so many ways she could have balanced masculine in with that pink sofa. As well as give her partner more things in the room especially when she took away his *one* thing! Why not get a new standing lamp that he likes? Why not get some masculine dining chairs? Why not some masculine art? Imo the room would look so much better if it were balanced...
His blue sofa would have given the same general vibe too but been a little less girly.
I didnt like the black light, too big for the space and those straight down lights would be harsh but I don't think the bird light is right either. I don't think this is done yet. And from a designer standpoint it seems kind of odd that you did such an awesome makeover on his apartment but this looks like you just moved all of your stuff from your apartment into a bigger one. Where is the warm wood and cozy colors and the midcentury modern/industrial that he loved in his apartment makeover? I was really looking forward to the mix of that and your girly boho scandi. No shade here, cause none of us are in this relationship and moving in together isn't easy. But I don't think this feels like a compromise or comingling of design styles.
This is the perfect comment, and a lot of you need to read it instead of being so nasty.
Totally agree. In no way do I think the living room looks bad, but it doesn't look like a compromise at all (which is what I was looking forward to, having just bought a townhouse with my boyfriend and looking for inspiration in how to mix styles). Looks kinda just like the treehouse reincarnated.
I agree. I don’t hate the bird light, but I think it is too busy in this space
So true...
i agree completely
Omg for the first time I dont like something Alexandra did . I think she didnt had a clear concept before starting. Its really cool when she does the mood board with the inspo pics and start creating with a clear plan.
for me it's too much tiny stuff scattered around that isn't grounded by anything ... like when you put your vases and candles and such on a tray and suddenly it looks so much more cohesive, you know? the room needs that
It could well be he said do what you want. A lot of guys can't be bothered with a decor plan & ideas etc they just buy the basics & get given stuff & they're happy.
They should have kept Noah's couch, that would have been a start.
@@lisahuber9329 agreed, I think she maybe should have invested in a nice media console (mid century modern or maybe even rattan) to give the space a focal point. The bench is beautiful but it worked better in a small space.
My thoughts exactly. It just looks random
Used to religiously watch this channel, but lately I’m finding myself clicking out very early on. It’s feeling like a lot of the same over and over, and “budget” seems to depend on whether a person can get their hands on an expensive sponsorship piece.
On the note of being a couple and merging spaces - I am an amateur interior designer and my partner is a UX designer (so he actually studied design) and it is really hard to not bulldoze his ideas BUT we share the space, so step 1 is always to find ways to merge what we both want and make it work. One of the things that we had to do was sell my furniture and use the money to invest in something that was both of ours. We choose everything together and brainstorm on Pinterest so that it’s a collaboration. At the end of the day, despite the fact that I am more into redoing the spaces than he is, he has to spend just as much time here as I do, and he should feel like it’s his home too. It’s a partnership, not a prison
Edited to add end thoughts - the end result looks suuuuper girly. I’d never think a guy lived there at all. Even the prints are so feminine
I agree with this. I mean, couldn't she at least let him pick out some artwork or decorative pieces? Do we really need the ugly "print" that's just a small scribble of some boobs?
Maybe Noah is just standing back and letting her hang herself. The pushback should be enough to make her redo this space with him in mind. Then again, this is Alexandra and as she says, she’s used to getting her way “100%”. In that case, I’d move out.
She's lucky she gets sponsored by Article because they make really beautiful furniture, but it is not budget-friendly!
@@alittlebitofjessica yea, super lucky.. and I think it’s great! BUT it should not be called a budget friendly makeover when those kinds of pieces are included. Kinda the same as the whole “renter friendly” kitchen makeover that was not in the slightest renter friendly. Better to just call it what is. I guess that’s also what people are feeling about this being called a makeover when it’s really just a move around
@@krystinac5024 and he had all that great stuff from the makeover she did for him. That print would look amazing. Couch would be so much better suited. Heck, splash out and let the guy have his own plant or something 🤣
ideas to give the space more depth and variety:
- swap out the white wall shelves for live edge wood shelves
- add a stone or travertine table as a console or coffee table
- change the slipcover on the couch to something that isn’t pink
- add leather elements like a cognac pillow/ottoman or cowhide
- get larger plants, or group the small ones closely together
- when you want to buy something white or pink, try brown, navy, black, or metal tones like bronze or brass instead
- swap out the meaningless downloaded prints for something special/antique to match the bones of the space
any of those mixed in with the current living room would really help, in my humble opinion.
Very good ideas.
Great and helpful comment. I agree.
Excellent ideas!
"meaningless download prints" I never thought about it like that before, but it's an excellent point. When I looked around my place I realized nearly every piece is either 100% thrifted or an old print/painting in a new frame, or a piece by a local artist in a vintage frame.
Really great ideas. Not sure I agree with labeling the downloadable prints "meaningless", as real people put a lot of work into their prints if they're from Etsy, for example. I get what you mean, though.
Personally I'd like to see her go for something other than those really popular abstract shape paintings/prints. Something bigger, bolder and darker would be really nice, and could bring in a stronger masculine vibe in the space, too.
Girl, you literally transfered your old livingroom. I thought we would of seen noah's style in this makeover.
Right tho, like this whole jawn was corny
This!! I even feel her ideas has gone stagnant. It’s basic Pinterest “pretty”, yaaaaawn🥱 where’s the personality and compromise between their two styles.
I came here to say this. Literally nothing new and no compromise.
Have to agree, I feel like it's so disappointing that "so you win?" "I 100% win" decorating a space shouldn't be about winning, it's about making it feel right for BOTH people
Hmmm idk, I think Noah is capable of communicating what he wants. Maybe he’s less inclined to do so on camera though. I hope they continue to compromise.
You did such an incredible job with Noah's other apartment. Maybe if you incorporated that design more in this home it would actually look like he lives there too. Compromise is definitely not shown here. It would've been nice to see you challenge yourself more in this shared space and not just move your old stuff into the new place. Honestly Noah is 50% of the partnership and all I see is 100% you.
No one asked! Relax people.
I SO agree w you Stefanie
Yeah actually she did ask! I agree, she didn’t compromise at all. Noah’s looks light looked much better
I was thinking this the entire time
Well said Stefanie!
It looks really nice, but I agree with some other commenters that it 1) feels just like the treehouse, it’s not really unique to this new home and 2) Noah’s aesthetic is nowhere to be seen. I feel like there’s been a lot of discussion of compromise and no actual compromise. I’d be careful there
And Noah's sofa was GORGEOUS!
Well said!
I think the scale of the art and plants are too small for the space. Sometimes it’s hard to let go of things that worked great in a different space.
Yes, I was thinking the same! The plants and art look so tiny in this space, bigger scale items would look a lot more elegant and expensive 👌
Yes exactly. The wall needs beefed up. Stained thicker shelves and larger artwork . Is like to see some of the red from the stained glass brought into the space. Just touches of it
Huge space needs something large.
That one plant looks like a bad stringy pony tail 😒
she says before the space was just tiny plants mixed in with art....then proceeds to add more tiny plants...the scale is way off.
This makeover is 100% Alexandra. Unfortunately I see none of Noah in the room, except for the two little side tables and the black stairs. I was looking forward to seeing how Alexandra's pink girlie side was going to mix with Noah's moodier masculine side. Other than the floor which is neutral. All the other makeover areas so far are totally Alexandra's design aesthetic. Seeing Noah in the room he looks like he is just visiting because this is a total girlie girl home so far, it just doesn't look like a shared space between a couple.
And she mentioned the side tables are alright for now
Maybe Noah doesn't actually care too much? It's actually not that weird. My entire house is pink, cream, and sage despite living with my husband and he really couldn't care less so long as I keep the pastels out of his office/gaming room. Alexandra mentioned Noah having his own space in the last video.
Either way, Noah is a grown man who is fully capable of putting his foot down if he genuinely doesn't like something.
Well. I agree to a degree. However, Noah might have been influenced by her design. Though, it feels less girly than before but the reason we question this is that she said that they will have an ep. Especially about having 2 ppl deciding. She also emphasized that she won in the end .. it fell bad on my end to see this , mind you we do not know what goes on behind closed cameras. What we do know is not what we expected. Hence, we r here now talking about a man and a woman's light choices.
I guess it's bash Alexandra day even tho you are not in their relationship and have no idea what they decide together. Shame on all of y'all ... 🙄🙄🙄🙄
I 100% agree with you. Not only was I looking forward to seeing how she would mix their styles, secretly hoping to see. more of Noah's, but I was hoping to see her really work w/ a larger space well. This just looks like her old apartment in a bigger space.
I’m really sad to see that you didn’t go with the more modern light fixture. It really makes the space feel more juvenile. I’m sorry, but I really don’t like this look at all.
Plus the black fixture coordinated better with the rug. Both in color and line width. Also bird cage light feels off size wise and competes with the stained glass window.
The bird cage light needs less volume around it. It needs a smaller space so it can be the star.
I totally agree with other subscribers. It looks like you're apt.
I also prefer the modern black, fixture! Sorry. Not crazy about some of the pillows and hate the red throw. But..I love your process and most of your choices, learn a lot from you even though I’m much older, and yours is my favorite channel.
That bird cage light looks quite cheap!
The scale of all these little trinkety bits looks so off. This is a large space, use it proportionally.
I agree. See my comment above.
Her space, not yours. No need to sound so bossy.
Yes yes yes
Totally agree. A lot of this is a scale issue: small plants, small side tables cum coffee tables. Add another proper seating and some large prints to complement the TV. And for Christ's sake, let the man's opinion weigh in a bit. Alexandra seems like a petulant child who is unwilling to change. We could overlook it if the design result was stunning but it is not.
@@strawberry1025 still she is posting online, so people can say their opinion... I don t believe in talking bad about someone, but the message is just an opinion
I love Alexandra Gater but this series has been disappointing and boring. Haven’t really seen anything new. Was hoping to see how style grows and evolves but we’re just watching her move the treehouse to fit a larger space.
That’s what I thought as well; she stays in her comfort zone. Instead of making it a space for her and her boyfriend it just feels like her. Alexandra’s style hasn’t evolved I’m sadly disappointed
It does look like a copy/paste. The tv wall is so bland, too. The prints are white/off white and disappear into the wall. I would have loved to see vibrant, interesting, quirky prints, less beige/cream and some more personal decor (it all looks so “Article” or “CB” instead of personal). It’s bland.
I totally agree. I believe the reason is that AG isn’t trained to do this type of thing, nor do I think she has strong natural ability. She was a journalism major who happened to get the decorating slot for the magazine she used to work for. I’ve suggested over and over again that she take some courses to become more focused and educated enough to make these videos which are intended to entertain AND educate.
@@carolkim9795 big oof to go after someone’s training. Low blow.
@@sequoiac6223 merely pointing out facts. AG doesn’t have any formal design training. I wouldn’t say anything negative about her journalism degree, nor her time spent with Chatelaine magazine. People watch these videos for many different reasons. I would imagine one reason is to get inspirations and learn a few tips about design and decor. AG clearly doesn’t have the chops for interior design on a scale greater than her treehouse. She can do something about that, or stop dishing design advice. Most comments for this video were very negative. Even the die-hard AG fan was having trouble giving the usual rave reviews. Doesn’t that say something?!
After reading the comments I see that I’m not alone, we all want to see what a real compromise between aesthetics looks like. This feels like the same apartment in a bigger space. Something I’ve enjoyed about other designers like Mr. Kate and TSG is that they marry styles together really well. Style evolves over time. This space is feeling very AG and not very Noah. 😬
Do you know Noah personally?
@@danielle1713 I’d imagine she’s referring to us seeing his style in the makeover of his space vs this space here.
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I think she's too bossy for compromise
@@amnysti7768 I am, and from comments AG and Noah have made in videos.
@@danielle1713 Noah has said in videos he doesn’t like some things and AG does them anyway, I love the girl but she’s admittedly not good at style compromise which is the only thing I’m speaking to.
This series started as "compromise couple's apt" and is suddenly turning pink and girly.
I agree. It looks like her apartment.
Exactly!
Yeah. Evidently 'perfect' is when there's no sign Noah lives there. I guess he's lucky she liked his end table and that was allowed in.
@Zoya Anis She did and does and amazing job!!
I'm so glad me and my partner have a very similar taste so we don't need to compromise pretty much anything. Still it's kind of sad to see that the guy gets like close to 0 say and she's knowingly getting things her boyfriend doesn't like instead of them finding things they both like
Still can't get over those floors, STUNNING. I have to agree with some of the other comments though...it feels like 99% tree house 1% Noah. (1% for that white side table)
That she picked from his room makeover😆
I have to wonder though, knowing how small some downtown apartments are, how much furniture did they each bring? Such as Noah’s stuff may be upstairs more than Alexandra as I think her original place was much bigger than his original place. I’m feeling over time, they will get new furniture like a new couch (I love the pink, but it’s looking a bit worn), new artwork etc. I think they are making use of what they have right now, given buying new furniture is expensive and likely they’d rather get a feel for the home first, then make a joint decision on purchases together. Though that black light was far too harsh for this space. If it had be white instead of black, it would have looked way better. But, I like lighter/white items, so that’s probably just a personal preference. :)
🤣🤣🤣"1% for that white side table"
This really looks like your space not your space with Noah. I made the same mistake with my husband, I didn't compromise with his style and decorated only for me and that didn't work out well. Try to be more accommodating and compromise and little more if you can, I just see so much of what I did wrong in this episode. And maybe I'm wrong maybe Noah is over the moon with living in a space that looks just like you.. I'm not in your relationship so maybe I shouldn't project. Just sharing my thoughts since you're opening up and sharing your experience with us.
Totally agree! In my first apartment with my boyfriend I totally decorated the place how I wanted.. when we moved to our house first thing he said was I don’t want it to be girly and I at the time I didn’t realize how girly I had made the space I feel like sometimes you have to just step back and look at it from a different perspective
@@TJ-io7ig so true, and it's not even a girly thing because my style isn't super girly but it is still more representative of me and not us (it's gorgeous mind you lol) but not a reflection of us, and that mindset of what makes me happy vs us was the problem
came here to say the same.
I totally agree.
Good points.Some men don't mind making their women happy with whatever they want, but when the relationship gets older and less fresh, resentment can sneak in and cause problems.He seems old school though, like a "Happy wife, Happy Life" kinda guy.
Consider using larger accessories that make statements. So many tiny plants and pale art works are lost against that large, white wall. The eye doesn't know where to go. An easy and inexpensive start would be to use a colorful picture on the TV, instead of that black-and-white drawing. Maybe the gardens of Vancouver Island or Paul Gauguin's gardens. Let the color of your sofa be your guide in selecting the art. Just a suggestion.
As long as it isn’t pink
I felt the same
I agree that the accessories she styles in the TV wall we’re all a bit small and got lost. Maybe larger pictures and plants might have more of an impact, especially a taller plant on the bench 🪴
Sort of just looks like moving Alexandra’s living room stuff from one place to another.
Not sort of, but true.
I think this is more of a "decorating my living room" than a "makeover" video.
Can you just leave her alone? The only purpose of your comment was to be rude
@@Em99957 This might be the first comment I've ever made here, and it wasn't rude at all. Nor was it my purpose at all.
@@oitsamy what was your intention with contributing this then?
@@Em99957 what's your purpose in gatekeeping others' right to comment? It's a public video on youtube. adults can say things without breaking into a million tiny pieces over it.
@@mabelmargaret8295 we all have freedom of speech and can say what we want. I just find it interesting when people choose to be rude rather than choosing to be kind. Says a lot about the person.
I'm so sad that you didn't keep the couch you got for Noah's previous living room makeover. I know you gave it to a friend but it still seems like a bit of a waste. The navy sofa would have been such a good starting point for a different colour pallette with deeper tones.
agree, i was surprised when she said she gave it away. the pink seems worn out
Omg that couch was gorgeous.
From a professional design perspective, it's disappointing to see a lack of growth or accommodation to either the space's design/her partner's requests. Ignoring your "client's" wishes and stonewalling them into something they didn't want (i.e. bird light, pink couch) is the hallmark of an immature and unprofessional designer, even if the "client" is your partner. We, as viewers, obviously don't know what is going on behind the scenes, because this is a curated view of their relationship. However, the parts that are displayed, construct a strong narrative of Noah's design preferences, which is important for AG to consider as a professional designer. Her team could've easily just cut these parts out to keep everything positive, instead of publishing this version. The video has an underlying confrontational/tense vibe, almost like watching your parents get into a public argument at a restaurant. This is exactly the vibe that is clearly making her viewers uncomfortable. From a business standpoint, the viewers are the "consumers" in this situation and they have every right to offer constructive criticism to help AG improve her content, making her more successful in the long run.
You said everything I was thinking! Very well put
Exactly! I was feeling tense and wasn't even in the room. I can't deny I love watching Alexandra's videos..she's innovative and I have borrowed some of her ideas. I Absolutely loved the tree house she was living in and how creative she is with utilizing small spaces..she has a keen eye full of ideas. ❤
yeah i hated this.
I was feeling a bit uncomfortable for Noah in this video and you put that into words pretty well. This room screams AG with no Noah thrown in.
I didn't get a tense vibe watching this at all. Comparing Noah to a client is ridiculous. Clients pay to have a specific job done within a certain time period that they feel is worth the money; partners work, learn, forgive, and compromise in every area of their lives for the duration of the relationship to make each other feel loved. Maybe they decided Alexandra could have her choice of light because she's more passionate about design or maybe Noah got "his way" in another area of their lives that we will never see. I thought this video was authentic and valuable because we all struggle to find the right places for design pieces in our homes and often can't afford to buy all new pieces for every makeover. It's nice to see someone be so vulnerable about those moments on the internet.
Okay SO many comments mentioning Noah, which I understand. But from the perspective of someone who works in the interior design industry, I was primarily disappointed because you didn’t play to the incredible features of the room. This new apartment is mature and traditional with stunning moulding and you decorated it as though it were four plain white walls that could be anywhere. I was so excited to see how your style has evolved with this new apartment but it feels as though it hasn’t (which I know isn’t the case). I think you are so talented and the company that you have built is incredible so I know you are capable of more mature design. It felt like you were sticking to what you knew worked, because you’d used it all before. Don’t look at the moulding like it’s a floating shelf or picture ledge, see it for what it is and play to that. Some designers that do this so well that you could draw some inspiration from are Athena Calderone, Mallory Fletchall, and Jean Stoffer to name a few. Cannot wait to see what you do with the rest of the space. Sometimes it takes living somewhere for a bit to understand how you want it to work for you.
The black ceiling light looked more grown up and balanced, I think.
Everything in her living room looks very young-girl-like in my opinion 😞 the makeover she did for Noah’s apartment wad so much cooler and grown up!
Idk it kind of looked like a spider (yes I know they have 8 legs but still).
I thought it would provide a nice spread of light over the room after the sun goes down. The room has great windows and great natural light, but in the evenings or winter months it's gonna need some lighting help.
I didn't love the shape of the light but I feel like there are a lot of really cool lights that are matte black, with more industrial, mid century vibes that could be tried before defaulting to the birds.
I wasn't a fan of that style for an overhead light and I felt like you'd need more touches of black throughout the room to tie it in better, but I really like the lines of the shades. I do agree that some darker tones could be very striking in the space and would be a good complement to the more delicate colors of the accessories. My taste tends more to monochromatic with accents of primary colors though so it's hard for me to objectively evaluate such a different style 🤷♀️
I kind of wish you had kept Noah’s new navy blue sofa, because it was in better condition than your (very cool, but very girly purple-pink) sofa. Navy is a good color for both genders. I agree that the black lighting fixture did not work for the space. It looked way too big and black.I felt it threw off the balance of the entire space, but I think a lighter colored fixture could work in that bright space. So, I feel you will need to search anew for a compromise lamp, that is not the bird fixture. Maybe the bird fixture could fit somewhere on the stairs?
I like how constructive this comment is. Others have been absolutely disgusting.
I forgot about the navy sofa and that makes sense. A real pop of color and newer.
Yes the navy sofa or I was even thinking a leather sofa would look great there!
I like the navy sofa better ...
A leather sofa and a navy velvet accent chair?
Too many tiny plants make it looked random and cluttered. I feel like you should invest in a few fuller and more mature plants. This just doesn't really come together.
Love how Planterina styles hers 😍
Okay we saw “Creating *my* DREAM living room” now can we see “Creating *our* DREAM living room” please?
Yeah, 100%, I think it's like a diss to Noah. OK, you got your way, but the room is 100% feminine and just what you had before but in a larger space. I'd also like to ask about the sofa. I know there is a cover on it, but it's just ill-fitting. What's under it that has to be hidden? And finally is it me, or do those pillows and throws clash something awful with the sofa cover? Be smart Alexandra, let the room reflect your partners preferences as well. If he likes contemporary and you like Boho for example, maybe throw both of those out since you guys probably lived with them already. Find a totally other style that you two can agree on. Don't make your man live in your dream. Create a dream for the two of you. :)
@@michelleg9781 read the room MOST agree with me. The video is a FLOP #facts but it’s a learning for her. Not sure why you are so defensive but who cares really… lol
@@vim-arie Sorry, my comment came off rude. I’ve read the room, it’s not a nice one lol.
@@michelleg9781 you are so right! I’ve never seen so many mean comments on a diy page. Some very unhappy, unhealed people bleeding on someone that didn’t cut them. Sad.
A few suggestions:
- Change the purple sofa covers for a more neutral color: light grey would keep the scandi vibe but make the room less girly. You could add color in the cushions (and then try to find colors that you both like)
- Get a black lamp that you both like (as black matches the beautiful rug) and use the bird cage lamp elsewhere (your office or the landing). The living room is where we tend to spend most of our time, so if Noah doesn't like the lamp and you love it, the best way to compromise is putting it in a room he won't be using as much.
- Increase the scale of the plants used on the shelves.
- Use prints with a bit more color (coordinating with the windows and cushions) and also of a larger scale
These are pretty easy and affordable changes that would make the living room look less "you" and more "couple". Love from the Netherlands
Really love what you said! Love back also from the Netherlands.
no shade but i took over complete control of designing my space & it absolutely did not look like my partner lived there.
he moved out 7 months later ..
I think it would look nice if you painted a dark and moody accent wall behind the tv, like maybe a navy blue so it still coordinates with the pink, but brings a more masculine vibe. I also feel the decor around the tv is too minimal and looks bare. I would suggest mixing some more of Noah’s style of prints with yours & doing a gallery wall like you did in the treehouse around your tv, I think that would look good. Oooh or i can also picture the two cornered walls around the tv (behind the light and behind the accent chair) to be a different color too, that would be fun. Idk, I think you need to bring some sort of moody color into it because it feels so Treehouse 2.0. And I agree with many others, maybe the black light wasn’t the best option but looking for a more modern industrial light could really blend both of your styles together nicely.
I like the accent wall idea, it needs more color and bigger plants on the shelf.
This is the BEST SUGGESTION so far! I like either a deep gray green or a warm cognac/brown accent wall that wraps around from the kitchen and wooshes behind the TV wall - it would actually make the sofa look more refined and less girly.
Next - find some chunky frames and white mats and add some larger photos around the TV.
And add art of men or couples, not just boobs and art of women. I kind of like the space but was just surprised how it looked just like the treehouse. The only Noah element is the rough wood barcart
I really love all your videos. But, I am extremely disappointed with this living room. This video left me so confused. Firstly, it looks more like a teenage girl’s common room. I cannot visualise adults inhabiting this space at all. Second, you said you would like to entertain friends and family, how? There isn’t enough seating space! Do you plan to huddle together on the same sofa? Third, I know you don’t want to hear this, but please, please, please get rid of that pink sofa! It’s an eye sore. Fifth, not everything needs to be white, off white or pink. It’s just not practical to maintain. There are lots of colours to choose from. This could have been such a beautiful room.
Just reposting from a reply: I can't really comment on their relationship because I don't know them. But...
Noah appears upset about some of the design choices and is put on camera to approve them (he doesn't like pink, but Alexandra puts pink in anyway and tells the audience that there will be more pink...). I don't think it's right that Alexandra puts him on camera to ask his opinion when there really is none. I hope he gets more design say, every design episode it seems like he has an opinion but gets brushed off. But honestly, if this is how they are and they are happy, who am I to judge? I hope I am wrong and they are just doing it for the video.
I really like Alexandra's bubbliness and style but there were times when I felt like she dismisses the client's needs and focused on her own and what she felt like she would like. Unfortunately it makes it really hard to subscribe.
Same
I’m a subscriber, but this is my exact feeling…I get that she designs in her own way, every designer has his/her own “handwriting” in which they style different spaces, but sometimes I get the feeling Alexandra pushes it too much… which can be easily fixed when she leaves the space, but Noah litterally lives there and really seems unhappy about all the pink and overall juvenile appearance of the space😅
She is rather opinionated & bossy
oh my god, thank you for articulating my long-term feeling for her renovation. As a non-native English speaker, I've been struggling to put my thoughts into words.
But basically, whenever she asks to subscribe, for me she seems to assume people forget to subscribe after watching a renovation, but the fact may be people making an intentional decision.
A successful design is supposed to not only show a designer's general understanding of interior design but his/her consideration and appreciation of the clients' needs which may quite different or even contradict her personal preference. The beauty of interior design, at least for me an ordinary audience, is to creatively practice fundamental styling principles to meet various aesthetics rather than build a whole channel to advocate his/her personal style...
@@badassdaphne You said it quite well. In every video people always say, "Why are people being so negative? The client likes it!" I mean, what is the client supposed to say on camera? "I hate it, please redo it"? No one is going to say that to her face! Alexandra should revisit the spaces she's done in the past and see how much the clients have changed.
So, I read some of the comments before watching the whole video, and I was thinking: "Hmm, strong statements." Then I got to the part with the light and I was like "Ouch." I know you said this was going to be a learning curve for you, so here is something I learned in 20+ years together. When he says "Are you willing to live with it for a few days?" the unspoken part is "... just to affirm that you care about my happiness as much as your own?" You can have an apartment that is perfectly you or you can have Noah, but you can't have both, because even if he agrees to everything you want in that apartment, he won't be fully himself there if it doesn't feel like HIS space too. That black light was off-putting because it was out of balance - the scale was wrong but also there isn't anything else dark enough in that room to balance the visual weight. Maybe bringing Noah's style in could involve painting your window frames black, or working with the somber side of that purple sofa in your colour scheme, or going dark on the wall behind the TV (you are going to being fighting against that fireplace anyway unless you let some dark in your space). How would you design for the two of you if you were clients of yours? Looking forward to watching you evolve this apartment into something that really reflects both of you.
I know that Noah's more passive and that you're the one with a passion for interiors but damn, this place really is a case of "so we compromised and did it my way". I'm not saying it needs to all be super moody, but like...you both like natural wood tones, you both like mustards, you both like greens, there's a beautiful mid-century/scandi home here just waiting to come out and I wish we were seeing it :/
yes! spot on with this comment.
Would like to see this room in the dark, ie: how do the lights work in this space? Is there light to read? Does it feel cozy? Lights can be really right or ruin the feeling completely.
I'd love to see that too. The change in evening, when your not being flooded with natural light from those big windows would be dramatic.
A nice ceiling fixture that spread light around the seating area at night, or in darker seasons, would really help with that. If only they made such a fixture....
@@julievitous8069 Maybe it's just me but I really dislike using an overhead light most of the time. Everything feels so much cosier and more inviting when I'm using multiple lamps. No idea if that's a common opinion but it's not uncommon in my area for living rooms to either have ceiling fans or no overhead wiring (you just can't win!)
@@MonicaLN exactly ... we don't have ceiling lights either, except above the dining table. We do have beautiful floor- and table lights though...
The compromise light was black - of course that doesn't fit. It clashed 😅 How about something industrial in a lighter colour.
I think it is very girly now.
Noah's input was like zero point zero.
It’s hard to see so many comments that disagree with your design choices. The living room looks stunning as always, but everyone is right. It’s just your style, when I remember how you made over Noah’s apartment, there is nothing even close to his style. The modern light looked terrible, because it didn’t have anything to tie to in the room. I would suggest scraping the room clean and start again from the bottom, mix your interests, branch out 💖 again, the design is beautiful and works very good, but I think you forgot to include Noah 😂
How about having Lone Fox virtually redo it? Similar to when you redid a condo office space that the Sorry Girls originally did.
Lone Fox does a wonderful job when it comes to combining several styles (e.g. he has areas in his house, but also in his makeovers, that are feminine and masculine at the same time, cool combinations of dark and light colors, and textures).
Good idea!
@@alinam5092 He needs to be on HGTV!
All the while I watched this video, I kept thinking, Lone Fox would have done a far superior job of making over this space. I have been watching both Alexandra and Lone Fox for over a year now. Lone Fox’s style has evolved and matured over time, while Alexandra seems to be stuck in her teens.
@@mugdhamohanty889 yes, thats what I have observed too. From the couple interior designers I followed i feel alexandra is more stuck. No grand big ideas or growth in her style. Lonefox is a deff favorite of mine too.
Alexandra I think that it turned out great, I hope that you use more of your boyfriends items I feel like he needs to be more represented in the space. Maybe you will in the office space.
TBH, I don't understand the need for the office and all the expense that went into it. Was it ALL free? It's designed more like an apartment than an office.
@@tracygarrett3952 i think they were referring to Noah's new office room that he has to himself in their apartment, not the Team AG work office
@@tracygarrett3952 yes I knew you were talking about the Team AG office, but I was saying that I think the original post you were responding to was referencing Noah's office space in their apartment. But besides that, I thought the Team AG office was actually really awesome! They are creators who have built a business in their own way, and have designed an office space that I'm sure is actually enjoyable to be in instead of a more stuffy sterile feel that a lot of corporate offices have. They may not actually be considered professional interior designers, but that does not take away from the fact that they work hard to do what they do ... camera work, editing, planning, stocking design items, client calls, etc. I bet it's an inspiring office to work out of
Notice how the title of the video says “Creating MY dream living room”. We definitely only see you in this living room and zero of Noah.
I understand getting really excited to design a new space to be yours, I did that when my boyfriend and I moved into a new space together. I tried decorating so fast with what I wanted and was so frustrated when my boyfriend kept saying he didn’t like my design plan. I wanted to just design the space the way I wanted and him to say it was great. But I wasn’t designing for both of us, I was designing only for me, and that made my boyfriend feel left out. I had to learn that the things I was dreaming to do wasn’t inclusive of my boyfriend at all. I had to start fresh and include my boyfriend in my planning so that we were doing it together. It helped our relationship a lot to feel like we designed our space together. I would have liked to see this in your video.
I'm happy to see that so many people feel that this space missed the mark. You just redid his place, so you know his style. Which means you made a hundred small decisions to consistently ignore it. You knew what light fixture you ordered and you still didn't incorporate dark colors or an industrial vibe to make it work. What we all wanted to see was the creativity of compromise. You want round, he wants square so you push yourself and find some really cool other shape that you both like. You didn't even offer to not put the birds in the light. His couch was brand new but you kept your old one that is clearly worse for wear. The only thing you kept of his was something you picked out. It would be really cool to see you redo this space and show how you arrive at decisions together, this is NOT your typical job, it's your home and your significant other. Season three isn't showing you in the best light right now, both as a person and as a designer. Please redo this space.
The bird light looks good. The black light looked good. I think compromise should have won out and the black light should have stayed. Where is Noah in this space??
There is a part of me that feels like he is being gaslit to like it when he really doesn't. I hope he gets more design say, every design episode it seems like he has an opinion but gets brushed off.
@@rainstarian Or he understands that he moved in with someone whose job it is to design and particularly design her own space and lets her run with things. Or he hates it but loves her more? Or just hates it. The thing is we're not in the relationships so we can't actually ever really know and will probably just have leave it to them to figure out.
I do like the bird light but not in that space. The space was looking sophisticated before the bird light. Now, it really doesn’t.
Part of being a good designer is giving the client what they want. Noah should "get his money back". I like the way Alexandra styles, but she mostly stays in her comfort zone. I was hoping for more boldness and less young-womaness 🤪
@@tinaesther Yeah I know I not able to really make a comment on their relationship. To me he appears upset every time she puts him on camera to ask for his approval.
“My dream living room.” What about “our” dream loving room?! I mean this from a place of love Alexandra, cause I love you and your channel, and as someone who both has a degree in interior design and a married women for 14 years you need to compromise more. It is possible to have a space that is his and her, and you say it is possible, yet I don’t see it? This was not at all in anyway a his/her space. I would love to see a melding of your old apartment LR and his recent makeover you did come together in this space. It almost seemed too that you rushed this space to put out a video and I know as a fan I don’t mind waiting until you have time to truly put a mood board together and figure out how the design should look. I agree with so many in the comments that this was not a makeover. Looks about the same as your old apartment. Give your sweet Noah some of the space!
I came to this channel a few years ago because I liked your girly pink boho style, but I think I’ve outgrown it. I still appreciate watching your content, even more so when you take on different decor styles, and I was hoping to see some evolution in your new space. The pink couch with bright accents and the bird light… we’ve all seen it and we want to see what you evolve to next! I don’t mean this in a negative way. I just really want to see what someone with an eye for design like you have can do next.
I don’t see how you compromised when it looks exactly like the treehouse design. It’s cute but I would expect it to reflect a bit of Noah’s ideas as well.
The title of this video is “my” and not our dream living dream.
such a good point.
Very telling isn't it?
That's the truth! I see no Noah :( I like his style and I was looking forward to the blend.
Yes. This video is also posted on HER channel and this renovation is apart of HER business. So, I think it’s not shocking that the design choices in the home fit her brand.
I love Alexandra but I thought the same thing 😪 it would have been such a nice detail to change the graphic to "our rental reno" from now on... Still love the design she made 100% but I have to agree it's her style
I usually don’t comment if I have nothing nice to say. Sadly I have to go with a lot of the comments, I don’t see your boyfriend style Being incorporated in the design. Looks a lot like the tree house.
I keep imagining that front window space with a built-in, DEEP (they are usually only 18" deep, which is too narrow) window seat with a comfy mattress, and hidden storage drawers below. What a space for reading that could be!
The space looks more like you than Noah. He’s going to get tired of being the one who’s always compromising.
I liked the way you styled his apartment. I see none of that here. Just my two cents.
I keep hearing “my” maybe to be inclusive with your sweetheart of a boyfriend you might say “our”. I know I used to say those words and they hurt my boyfriends feelings to his core. Beautiful space!! 🤗💕👊🏻
There is no Noah here. He obviously doesn't like pink, and there's a lot of it. I don't really know anything about the relationship and these are tiny snippets, so take this with a grain of salt... I see him trying to be a good sport by sacrificing his own comfort and identity. "It looks better here than the treehouse" spoken in a hesitant tone is him letting her do it but not liking it. There is a pink balcony and now a pink living room with a light he doesn't really like in the middle of it. I wish I could see some real commitment to having him represented in the final design. I wouldn't feel at home there if I were him.
As a viewer, it would be so much more interesting to see Alexandra's design flexibility by moving away from her typical pastel, pink colour palette to mix their two styles. We know what she loves it and that she can do it well. Now I want to see what he loves and how she'd navigate incorporating that.
Said so well
What happened to Noah's beautiful new couch and his gorgeous lights from the old apartment? Would have loved to see some of his cool stuff incorporated in this space.
"Yes, I 100% win. I always do" was SO. INCREDIBLY. BRATTY.
yeah that was such an ick for me.. definitely turned me off from her whole channel
I agree with Noah, a more modern light would look better. He was right about the whimsy, sorry AG. I’m with Noah.
I agree with quite a few others that a couples space should be a blend of both styles. I don't see any of Noahs style here only Alexandras. It does take time to get used to it so hopefully things will start feeling more coupley.
Alexandra's need to control really came out in this video
Disappointed to see the same aesthetic. The space has so much potential and it feels that everything from the tree house was just rearranged into the new apartment. This definitely feels like your space and not a shared space.
This! I wish she would incorporate more of the boyfriend's personality.
@@meryl9846 I completely agree. The bird lamp is too girly for that space. And I love the bird lamp.
I did not like that black light however I still feel that you need to bring more masculine energy to the room, maybe find another light, bring more dark wood elements? Love you and your channel
I think Noah’s style needs to be included more, this is literally the treehouse in a bigger space. A shared space should reflect BOTH of your styles but all I can see is 100% Alexandra.
Absolutely. And this deco doesn't even work as well here as it did in the Treehouse. Without the exposed brick wall, it's even more airy and feminine. Also the scale of the furniture, wall art & plants feels too dainty in this larger space.
Pink. Pom-poms. Tassels. Repeat.
Was really hoping to see something new here. Actually expected it since it’s supposed to be a shared and combined design of a couple’s different preferred styles. This is your old apt in a new location.
I feel like birdcage lamp sans birds might have been a good compromise? Looks v pretty!
Exactly what I was thinking.
I thought the same! :) Or even in black
Yeah!! A good compromise would have been just not adding back in the birds. It's a nice tiered pendant already, it doesn't need all that extra stuff going on in it.
Good suggestion. The birds make it so whimsical.
I thought that too, but it's still the wrong scale for the space.
I have followed you for so long and I have truly loved every space you've ever done 😍❣️ All I could think through this whole thing was that you had just redone Noah's apartment and the living room looks like you took your apartment and put it in this apartment... But I don't see any of the things that would bring it together to make it Noah's space as well as yours?? I really had a hard time watching this one, I kept expecting to see you mix the styles of yours and Noah's 🤔 And that's what made this new apartment so exciting was to see the way that you would incorporate his apartment and your apartment and make it your guys' apartment 😔 I agree the new black light fixture was not right for the space, but I don't think the bird light looks right for the space either... I think if you found another light that both of you and Noah liked that would work with both of your things in that space it would be amazing 🥰❣️❣️❣️ But I don't see Noah there at all 🧐 So just to be honest with you this is the first space you've ever done that I do not like, and that makes me feel really sad 😕 A true live with someone couples home has to look like you walk into a living room that belongs to both people with both interior designs established evenly and after seeing Noah's apartment redo I just don't see it I don't see it at all 😔❣️❣️❣️ I'm sorry 💝
It’s very cute but I don’t see much of Noah represented here. I loved the space that you did for him at his place, maybe you can marry the two rooms for a more shared makeover?
I like the light fixture that Noah picked for 2 reasons; (1) it looked great and balanced the black, (2) it was a ‘picture’ of true compromise. It will be fun to see what other item Noah picks for the space.
You keep saying "our", but it is all you. You who decided the layout, kept all of your own furniture, decorated it with your style prints etc. You gave him one light (and a game console, and two side tables) and then you immediately took that away. You couldn't even try it for a few days. You have hinted that there has been fighting but that he is "understanding that this is your job". Reading the comments we all agree, designing your ascetic only is not fair for your relationship and it's boring for us. I personally don't like the pink and pompoms, I think "whimsy" feels more childlike. I prefer when you style for someone else's tastes, those are always elevated. I would love to see a redo video where you restyle this with Noah alongside you making choices and adding his style.
The pink and pompoms are great for a starter apartment but you are maturing now.
Good content idea...a redo
Then unsubscribe from Alexandra, go follow Noah or make a Noah fanclub about how unjust this all is for him.... You and all the rest of the nosey scallywags with no manners LoL!
@@plp4618 so we are telling her what is and isn't her style now? 🤣 Your idea of dream bedroom is probably a stained mattress on the floor with a picture of a kitty on a branch that says ”hang in there” 🙄
Its a very neutral room with trinkety bits and little plants? Like a teenagers bedroom.
Yes. Very juvenile.
Yes just so many little pieces. Looks so bitty
@@Sarah1082yah Large scale art pieces and vessels would make the room look more adult, and expensive. Remove the itty bitty items and then the pink will disappear a lot. Give the room a focal point.
It’s her personal style. If this is how she likes it, then good for her. We can’t be mad at that.
He wanted to test the light flat out no.. just have it her way… no compromise at alll looks like the tree house alllll over again. Poor Noah! Lol
15:30 "noah said the light is NOT his style and i TOTALLY UNDERSTOOD"... end result: there's the frickin bird cage.
I’m with Noah - the bird cage light is too whimsical for a space that is supposedly both of yours. Can you not find a different space for it in the flat? I’m sure it would look great on the landing or somewhere like that. I’d like to see a bit more of Noah in the space - and your way of addressing the fact that there is now 2 people’s design aesthetics to take into account. As it is, it looks more like your (beautiful) style than something conceived of by the two of you…
I think that if u guys could just change the couch cover to something more dark and moody like a green velvet or something would make a huge diference and also acomodate both styles
What about an actual vintage Victorian light? They’re not hard to find and many come already re-wired. It could be fun to mix some modern with actual historic elements that belong in a house of that era.
Wasn't that a vintage art deco light up there in the first place? I thought it was great
@@kimt5923 I honestly wish she would have kept it.
@@michelleg9781 it’s only a suggestion. Choosing something that complements and fits the style of the house instead of choosing a light that fits the style of two very different tastes seems like a good compromise to me. It’s neutral and no one has to feel like they won or lost.
@@AL-qt6pv True, I see your point. sorry my comment came off rude.
@@michelleg9781 thank you for saying that I really appreciate it :)
It almost feels like you are trying to recreate the treehouse in your new house. I hope when you get comfortable in your new space that you will consider adding different pieces and making it a different space with more of Noah in mind.
Tumblr teen bedroom vibes.
Mid century industrial would look so good in this space. Navy, leather... You can still have boho influences and little pink accents.
It’s a distinctly feminine-feeling room for the principal shared living space in the house.
Remember DIY Danie's moody room-makeover that Alexandra did? It was obvious that Alexandra didn't take Danie or her BF's style into consideration while making over the room. Alexandra makes any space her own, regardless of who lives in the home. :/
The guest bedroom one? With the teal colored wall and wallpaper? That's what I was thinking too! AG needs to move away from all white and light. Even her cat is light colored! LOL!
So disapointing! I reaaaaally love your style but I was hopping to learn how to compromise when moving with someone else. Yes this is your job, but then do it right. We obviously were a lot to expect something different. Also your house isn't the only space you are going to decorate (or it wouldn't be an interesting job), so saying Noah understands really doesn't do it for me... l can't imagine imposing my style to my other half... Yes, maybe he loves you so much he won't say a thing (or at least not on camera) but if you love him too, you should have included him more in the process...
By the way this is my first "negative" comment EVER on a CZcams video so it really says a lot.
You lost me in the last paragraph. Stop projecting. “It doesn’t do it for me”?!? It’s not about you, she doesn’t owe you any explanations. If it’s okay with her partner l don’t know why you even have an opinion on the matter. That’s just so bizarre.
Why did you choose this particular comment to reply to when 99% of them are the exact same?
So your first negative comment was making judgments on someone else's relationship? Brava.
@@quadbox oh yeah! Cause I know first hand that some people doesn't always allow themselves to speak up in a relationship. Maybe i'm wrong (and I very do hope so), but it looks like whatever Noah is saying, Alexandra will do/choose whatever she wants and that's a bit sad... Don't you think?
@@mg.5968 of course i'm projecting! What's the point of an influencer if not inspiring people, being authentic and relliable??? 😂 quit being so naïve, please! How can we for sure say he likes it when all WE see of him is when saying the lamp looks better in there than the tree house (which doesn't really translate as "oh yeah i love it actually, you were right") 😅
love her videos and styling sooo much so dont come for me, but this just felt like she unpacked all of her living room things into the new space with the addition of new plants
Well Alexandria, you know what you gotta do. Can't wait to see how you bounce back from all the reaction of this video. I know you can do it. I can't wait to watch!
I agree Kristian. And I believe our girl will do just that! I think maybe a chat with her mom or someone else she trusts can give her some direction she can think about. Alexandra, we all love you because you have so much charisma. And then there's Lottie. We have fallen a little in love with Noah as well. Now strangers should not be more concerned with Noah's feelings and preferences than you are, and I know you don't really want to disrespect him. Do the right thing Alexandra, and keep your fans and your relationship for the long term. XO
Sorry Alexandra, but I gotta say I was disappointed this time. This is your 'single' gal living room but in a bigger space. I was hoping to see you grow and develop as a designer in this series, but right now I just feel sorry for your partner 😬
definitely looks like she hasn’t grown as a designer, and instead has plateaued at her comfort zone.
Hi everyone,
Upon further reflection I promised a series that showed compromise, discussions with Noah and shared design decisions and the first two videos of this series do not deliver on that.
When taken in isolation, I agree that this living room does look like The Treehouse but I want to make it clear that this is just one of two spaces in the entire house (living room and patio) that are influenced by my style. There are a few rooms planned (the entryway, bedroom and Noah’s office) that were also a collaborative process but ended up being more influenced by Noah’s style. I am looking forward to showing you those three spaces and more soon!
I’ve taken in your comments and am excited to deliver on your expectations for the rest of this series.
AG
Girl don’t even worry about it! I watch for your style and aesthetic anyways! Keep doing you! ❤️💖✨👑
How lucky for Noah that you are allowing him a small scrap of 'influence' in his own office. He must be thrilled that you are allowing any evidence that he lives in this home too. 🙄
You are such a sterling beacon of compromise.
You said you'll probably change it several times before September. May be a good opportunity for a living room redo once you get settled in. I'm sure you'll have tons of new ideas after living there awhile. It could be a fun twist to let Noah purchase a few items and style them
Thank you for saying this, but I do not think you need to justify how or why you are styling your house the way you are. At the end of the day it should be what you both decide on, not the viewer on the other side of the screen. Keep doing you! I love your channel and your work💖.
The Birdcage light needs to go !
The seems very Alexandra, very little Noah. That's a shame. You need to develop a variety of styles, not just one.
Hey hey Alexandra! You likely won’t see this, but going to say it anyway. I’ve always been a fan of your vids, but I was disappointed by the lack of change and compromise here. This is still a BEAUTIFUL living room, but it’s still your old living room. As someone who is moving in with their partner soon (and has a strong personal style) I was really hoping to get some advice on how to compromise and combine styles. Not for nothing, but I would also love to see this come through more in your client projects. Hoping to see more of Noah’s opinions peak through in your shared space soon
Well, you got the two little tables Noah! LOL
Tables that might have to go later
@@nakkikoira69 ha!
I was really looking forward to this series to see how you and Noah worked together to make your space, but I have to agree with most of the comments that I’ve read because it’s 90% you and 10% Noah. I’ve been living with my partner for 2 years now and of course I don’t love all his things but it doesn’t matter because it’s HIS and he lives there too. Some suggestions for the space, switch out the pink blanket for something more neutral or deeper in tone, the cat bed/poof thing is also super girly and could be more neutral. Also might be time to retire the couch and get something more masculine or leather. These are easy compromises.
The black light fixture didn't work in that house but you could look for a different one that fits the space and both your aesthetics.
I agree Carole. I’m OVER that bird light. Didn’t care for that black one either but it’s be better than this cage
I appreciate how you said this without making comments about their relationship or judgements about them personally. 👏👏👏
The black light fixture didn’t work because it had nothing to relate to in a space that is 100% scandi boho, emphasis on boho. She needed to include more industrial and/or mid century items in that room even if she hates them. That’s because she’s not the only person who lives there. Throwing out that lamp was a metaphor for the whole relationship. If she can’t make all the decisions 100%, he’ll have to go.
it looks like the corner in ikea where someone gathered a bunch of small decor items they liked then left them there against the white wall.
you know lol I was thinking of how to say this and you worded it perfectly. Its giving hodgepodge
This house has such a great character and features, and I feel like this boho style is not making it any justice. I would love to see darker tones, a more mature, grown up style, with that fire place and the window would be everything
I'm sure that Alex is talented enough to create a compromised space, so maybe she could consider a redo? I bet viewers would love it and respect her for showing that design is an iterative process. Also, credit where credit is due: the orientation of the room (regardless of if you like the decor/size of things) is great. I'm really happy that she didn't stick the TV over that gorgeous fireplace; it makes for a very sophisticated dining space.
I’m a little surprised at the boldness of some of these comments not gonna lie, like let’s remember that this is a living room makeover and not conflate it with the quality of her personal relationship, people. They just moved in together and I’m sure they’ll find a way to work out their styles and/or communication in time. It looks like the point already got driven home that there could be a more even blend of the two styles. Looking forward to future design progress, keep up the good work.
So sad to see that same old light, loved the black one.
First that car is GORGEOUS!! What’s her name? Lotti? My cats would never let me hold them like you hold Lotti. 2nd: poor Noah. Does hey get a say in anything??? GAWD!!
Sorry. CAT is gorgeous