EXTREME LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER! | Mid-Century Modern + Industrial Style For My Boyfriend
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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday! Today I'm making over my boyfriend's living room and turning it into a dark and moody space with lots of mid-century modern and industrial style touches.
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On the record, I'm here for NOAH. ♥️ 😂
Can't wait to see your bedroom done!
Also on the record, love the shirt. Love the design ♥️
I literally guffawed. I love you Dani!
yup. no pom poms!
Me too. I was so curious. He’s so sweet.
I really appreciate that you got rid of the couch in a really responsible way and that'll it'll be going to a new home!!
If she really cared she would donate the new couch not her garbage saggy old one ...
@@stillersgirl thats mean
Why not sell it at a really low price (or for free) on fb marketplace? The people would also pick it up AND you dont have spend money on it.
@@sassi9262 hmm yeah idk why she didnt do FB Marketplace. maybe this organization is able to reach people who dont have access to FB (i.e. people who dont have internet)?? idk im not familiar with the org but thats my guess. FB marketplace or local gifting groups on FB are definitely great options tho!
I think this is your best makeover to date! You should definitely try to do more "masculine" designs in the future outside of your comfort zone because this looks amazing!
Yes ! Totally agree ! More masculine decor videos please ?
I think moody designs instead of masculine is the right wording.
@@cafeconmache thank you - much more descriptive way of saying it
Agree
I fully agree! I find Alexandra's usual style very cute, but I don't identify much with it, to be honest... But this living room is absolutely dreamy! Would love love love to see more on this type of type of style. Not just dark and moody, but also bright and moody if that makes any sense? (I completely agree that calling it "masculine" is BS, but I am not sure how to name a bright yet "masculine" decor style. Any ideas? hahaha)
FYI: In the states, habitat for humanity is a free service that will pick up furniture and donate to families in need.
They do that in Canada too! Porch pickup rn cause of COVID but its free
They resell it here!
They dont come to everyones home.you can drop off but they do not pick up in my state. Noe of yhe donation center will pick up
They usually sell the furniture also and build homes for families in need
Not anymore over here in Schaumburg Illinois!!!
I work for a social service organization that completes Furniture Bank referrals for clients and want to say how happy I am that you went that route for the couch! The Furniture Bank helps furnish the homes of newcomers to Canada, people transitioning from shelters to housing, people fleeing abusive domestic situations, those whose furniture was destroyed by bed bugs... the list goes on and on. Its been a really high need for so many individuals, especially during COVID-19. Thanks for promoting it and the space looks great!!
Is it only an organization in Ontario or do other provinces have this program?
What I love about this makeover is that you didn't really change that many things and yet the vibe is completely different
best: the bike on the wall looks like ART
I thought the exact same thing! It definitely adds to the industrial vibe she is trying to get
His apartment is AMAZING.. I'm so jealous.. this brick walls... the stair case... the wooden floors!!!!
She's like ”But what about just a few pom poms on the couch cushions?”
He's like ”Maybe..”
But his eyes are saying #PomPomFreeZone
He's eyes are saying "if I agree, can we kiss?" 😆
Yeah. What's with the pompom obsession? And the coffee table and pendant light are "cheapie" looking and so not right for the space and the industrial vibe. Sorry. Best thing was the solution for the bike.
Love the room so much! But there's a glaring white paint line left over on the brick next to the blue wall. It just pops out now! You could get several small craft size colors of acrylic paint (brown red orange black white etc) so you can mix them and match the brick exactly.
The crooked pendant light driving me a bit crazy. But, I’m obsessed with the makeover and the couch.
Your talent shines even brighter when a makeover must follow the constraints of another person's style. Even when said person has no idea what their style is. LOL.
Yes I have to say, I think Alexandra nailed the brief
This makeover was refreshing, finally no pink or pom-poms! You should do more masculine /moody rooms.
She decorates based on the client.
You didn’t see the Pom-poms on the textured pillow?
Love the blue, and you guys are super cute, but is anyone else really bothered by the old white paint on the brick wall at the edges?! 🤯 Previous painters haven't been as careful as Alexandra with her tape!
Exactly my thoughts! T_T
Ya, (grin) that would drive me over the edge! hahahahhahahahaha However what drove me even crazier was that she painted "around" the outlet plates instead of removing them and then painting. Shame shame shame on her. Don't do a job half way.
Me too, also the baseboard! but I figured maybe is for rental reasons, if they have to paint it back to white? Dk
@@earthbybike I paint all the time but I never remove the outlets.. I just paint around them very neatly 😅
When we faced that challenge, the easiest way to deal with sloppy folks getting paint on the edges of the brick is a sanding block. Sand off the paint before you repaint 🤷
The editing from
James on the “tassels aren’t Pompoms” hilarious! 😂
😂 "do not kiss on camera!!" So cute. Loved the makeover! Especially the rug!
Just finish watching Danie's video. Then my notif goes... Now watching Alex's. Best Saturday ever....
Same 💕
Same here!!))
Same 😁
Yep. 😊
Same! Hahaha
I loved everything about it except for the coffee table. I felt like that was a great opportunity to add a little more industrial vibe. At the same time, I loved absolutely everything else about it and that bike holder was InSpired! Also, the overhead light was a great solution.
Agreed. No offense. It just looks like a cheap particle board table you would find for $5 at a yard sale.
I thought exactly the same thing. This could/should have been the industrial accent. That would have made it perfect
The table and the pendant light for me (too boho for the space). But it looked awesome anyways.
It was the one thing that bugged me about every single mood board and she kept it EVERY time. Heh. Huge improvement over the ottoman, though, and a great makeover.
"Don't kiss on camera!" Holy cow! Kiss when ever you can!
I know poor guy wanted to say thank and she just shoved his cheeks away. My heart almost broke. 💔
"PG!" Girl what's not PG about a little smooch?? Kiss all the time! Life is short.
How could you deny that man!? He is a cutie!
I know! A little kiss is totally fine! If you want to keep that private just edit it out!
Please do all his rooms! I'm obsessed with this style! And I think it'd be interesting to see how you'd make it all cohesive!
I love the room, but the light could've been more metal/industrial/masculine?
I hated that basket light fixture. It’s too small and doesn’t go with the space.
Same. I felt like it was a missed opportunity to include something really masculine and industrial
And an old trunk or locker for the coffee table.. it's a good start but would've liked to have seen it fleshed out. The art work is amazing!!
I agree with all of this
The rug, table tray, and hanging light are all too "boho-ish". I personally love the rug but I love boho-ish 🤣.
Missed opportunities to add more of his style easily. Also the white planter with the snake plant, she should have slapped some blue and black color blocking or striping on it
I love how comfortable and natural Alexandra always is in front of the camera!📷🌟
Aww thank you!
He has the masculine version of your apartment, layout, brick wall and everything! Loved this!
My boyfriend has asked for my help in decorating his room and this is EXACTLY the conversation 😂
for some reason I always thought you lived with your partner but that he didn't care about how the space looks so you can pull through your own style.
I really really liked the part where you sat down with Noah at the beginning to talk about what he likes, what works for him ect, I think it's so important to really get what the other person's style and personality is. Otherwise a space might be pretty to look at but it's not made for the person who lives there.
I really really enjoy watching more of the behind the scenes, I think you totally could show that more often, maybe even some vlog scenes from the office...
I love the way you made it all look cohesive and beautiful and matching while mixing the styles a little bit. The final space you came up with is so so beautiful
She lived with a different partner and they broke up its why she’s down to one cat. And then got a new BF during the pandemic.
This was a great makeover. That sofa is amazing. I also loved idea of hanging the bike on the wall. It looks like a piece of art.
"I'm a perfectionistttttt" lol I have not related to anything more. The delivery made me crack up!
Alexandra, let Noah give you a kiss on camera! It was such a sweet gesture!
The amount of eye contact & way he looks at you is so cute
I tend to gravitate towards light and airy but WOW! Everything goes so perfectly together. You’re so good!
I love it! I love when you step out of your comfort zone and use other colors and textures.. 😍
So happy to hear 🥰
Sewing your own covers is super easy. Use placemats, old skirts, rugs, throws, etc. from thrift stores.
Alexandra and Danie uploading videos in the same day it's just ✨ perfection ✨
Don’t know what I love more, the room or Noah ❤️😂
"But no pompoms ..or pink" I like this guy already
You so happy to have Daniel as friend ,both girls amasing ♥️👩🔧👩🔧
The pendant light felt out of place but the room otherwise looks great!
I feel like a birdcage pendant without the birds would have been cool! Just a circle of wire. And a cool vintage-style bulb, or one that could change ambiance :)
A basket for the excess pillows and blankets could cozy it up, and also maybe hide some of the cords behind the couch? Which should def get new metal legs :) also, that picture in a metal frame would be so cool! Or, just spraypaint it silver? Anyway, I would have turned the living room the other way so the couch would create a division of the room and put the beautiful TV furniture stand up against the brick wall! To let more light in and use the window as an accent and put more pointy plants and cacti in metal pots :) and maybe not on the bookshelf, since it's clearly a space where plants are forgotten! Also, I think I would get rid of the round pillows on the couch since those are too cute and cozy for the space! Also I would hang more pieces like the pipe-hanger. It looks a bit out of place since it's just the one?
Agreed... could be actually industrial and not boho.
I can’t eat enough of this makeover! Such a vibe and perfect for the loft style apartment.
Thank you!!
can we appreciate how talented Carla is tho? Those shots at the reveal
I authorize kiss on camera!
Painting tip - go in a "w" and "m" pattern when rolling the paint on the wall. Prevents obv lines on the wall. ♡
It depends on the paint you use. If it is a fast drying paint like Benjamin Moore's Aura paint then making the w or m doesn't work. It's already drying before you go back over it and could cause lot's of problems. (Like the paint lifting off as you go over it.) So doing it as she did works in that case. I work in a paint department at a hardware store and that info was part of my training.
I feel like tassels are cousins to pom poms. Same family! 😁 Loved the makeover. I think Noah is adorable and you guys make a cute couple!
This was beautiful! You gave him exactly what he wanted and he loved it! I love navy blue so I was already into it from the paint to that beautiful sofa! Great job AG!
Yes!! this is totally my home decor style and I love having more ideas! I love this very different style for you!
Alexandria, Alexandria, Alexandria you nailed the look so well. Perfect.
First thought : If you are Alexandra's boyfriend there is NO way any makeover is really a surprise....like every time I stepped out the door I would half expect to come back into a new space....Second thought : OMG boyfriend makeover! She's gonna stress SO HARD !
Love the makeover, loving Noah too, you look so cute together ❤
I love the masculine vibe, it’s cozy and inviting
I know it's a small detail given the overall makeover but I love the industrial look and feel of that bike hook!
the space looks like a great space to do a photoshoot. As someone said in another comment it is a moody space rather than masculine.
Off topic: The headbands looks great on you!
Yeah is that from @bandedgoods?
I love that comment no PDA on camera thank you. It shows you’re a very classy woman as well as talented😀
He moved to tears. Soo sweet, you guys
Appreciate the extra sharing on your design process. We've been going through our home renovation several years now and our ideas for spaces has changed so many times. At some point I thought 'wow can we be this indecisive', but literally has also been a fun journey of discovery and improvements. Thanks 🌻
Alexandra I give you props for doing over a significant others place, it can be difficult to do, and you did it so well. He had alot of good things to start with and you just blended it ,mid-century modern industrial design and it works. I think you should expand your design esthetic to include things like this you pulled it off,terrific job especially as it's out of your comfort zone. Do more of these,stretch your design esthetic muscles.
I love that rug with the painted wall and the brick. Perfect combo!
I'm in the middle of my class and I started watching the video muted, because I couldn't wait any longer (I didn't even read the whole title). And when the guy sat next to Alexandra, I felt some kind of vibe between them. Now I read the title and I'm like LOL.
Update: They are so cute together
Guys u have to remember that Noah loves her style as well, of course she is going to blend it in.
Super cute ☺️ The only thing Id have to comment on is the pendant light. Not feeling that one at all. Bike mount was good!
Looks fabulous. The best part is that you get to enjoy it whenever you’re there. Thank you for sharing
I absolutely love it, it's not too masculine or feminine. May try that paint color for one wall in my living space, I'm an elderly woman would just pick a different picture for me. He's such a winner, seems perfect for you.
Omg I’ve never clicked so fast this is my exact style!!!!!
Yay!!
5:46AM here in California. Worth watching this early in the morning! Very excited to watch this new vid!
As someone who just got a new apartment after experiencing a year of homelessness donating your furniture really touched me. Because I'm one of those people who got their place furnished by a place like the furniture bank and it meant the world to me
You two make a gorgeous couple and you're so sweet together.
I feel like he asked for industrial style (metals legs, etc.), and what he got was a masculine version of your style. A cozy industrial coffee table would have been something with a metal frame but a wood top maybe. That said, I like how the room came out, but the only industrial elements were the two lamps he already had.
He said a mix and i think he got what he adked for
Totally agree!
He did say mix between vintage/ cozy & industrial but I didn't get too much industrial feel besides the bike rack lol. I feel like she could've brought industrial elements with a different pendant light and coffee table. The design looks nice over all, minus the spray painted basket pendant light. That just looks cheap imo
@@Maclcl maybe but he seemed happy so maybe we are putting our taste before his.either way it was neat
Blackcat, she chose the industrial hanger for the bike and hanging it like that added to the industrial look which was supposed to be a mix. I think she nailed it!
Omg- just used these colors to add accents to my home office- wish I had found that rug! Love the one I got (same color palette and also distressed), but that was more the style I was looking for! I also did navy velvet on my daybed pillow- probably the closest I'll get to a Gater original!
I love that you are not afraid of color, which shows that you are really talented. It is so easy to go all white or gray! Very nice.
Noah is nice! Three coats, absolutely necessary! Killer carpet! Love the bike art!
Alexandra it's okay for Noah to kiss you on camera! I think it's endearing and cute. I can tell Noah is really grateful! 😊
I loved the "do not kiss in the camara" was so professional and some how polite, in this times where people do every kind of thing to get attention I love that you keep your pro attitude even with your boyfriend. You both look great together and the apartment went really well.
This is my favourite type of makeover! It really takes a lot of skill and talent to make a few tweaks that transform the space entirely and make it so elevated. Such a great way of showing that it's possible to makeover a space without throwing out all your furniture. I am obsessed!
Loved it as always! I love each and every member of your team! Carla love you! Your after shots are really amazing! ❤️❤️❤️❤️
In a couple years you can admit you don’t love that light 🤣
The light looks so dope it’s so different and definitely in the more industrial style
So ugly.
@@Meelameels But it was hung all wonky and askew. At least it is high enough to provide the tromp l’oie rustic effect rather than a half-assed paint job.
I really like AG’s ideas, but unfortunately, they are often degraded by her lack of attention to details that really detract from the finish. Always leaves me disappointed.
@@RealCheeseOnly I was referring to the light that her boyfriend already had. but if you're talking about the one she made then yes i totally agree it didn't hit the mark for me either
I loved the light that leaned against the wall, but I wanted a better look at it. The ikea industrial lamp--eh, it's okay, kinda basic. The ceiling fixture was a missed opportunity, imho. Ikea has lots of industrial pendants that she could have chosen. I also thought the black pillow was too boho. It didn't jive with the velvet couch.
Graham is adorable. So sweet and talented.
It looks great! The hanging bike is just PERFECT. Like an artwork.
I have about 90% of the same pins saved for my own living room. :O Now I finally now how to execute it! Thanks so much! I looove the transformation!
Love this Alexandra! My dark moody heart feels at easte in this room!
I love dark and moody with pops of colors and eclectic pieces scattered about. I’m a bit of a maximalist when it comes to antique, eclectic, fun finds.
The rectangular shape table is what can tack it to the next level
The plant looks like a tradescantia aka wandering Jew. Commonly called Moses in the cradle here in South Carolina. There are many varieties. The more sun it receives, the more purple it becomes
fyi: people no longer call them that - it's now commonly referred to as a "wandering dude" - many online plant groups will toss you out and ban you for the other name.
You should do his whole apartment!!
One of my ~favorite~ Saturday morning routines is making myself a big cup of coffee and a nice breakfast and watching Alexandra Gater videos. Alexandra, you've become a staple in my weekend self-care rituals. Love you!!!
Aww this is perfect! I love to see oyu branching out into different styles but still sticking to your own vibe!
Oh the anxiety that happened when you painted the wall with the outlet cover still on!! 😖😖
LOVE this! Been waiting for this and it didn’t disappointed.
Totally love the dark colors...the carpet is perfect ties in all the colors perfectly....y'all two give positive vibes....love it!!
Yessss We are here for Alexandra & Noah💕💕💕
Just have to say that when your family visited you, I commented on the video asking you who is that dude that you did not mention at all in the video. I waited for an answer.....and waited....and nope, nothing. So now here he is. As soon as you said my boyfriend Noah and he was on camera, I yelled "That's the dude!" You have been keeping him a secret all this time. He is a cutie and seems like a keeper. I hope he loves cats, cause, well, you know why. Anyway thanks for finally getting around to the big "boyfriend reveal". Job well done. Also love the makeover. I am buying the paint for my navy blue wall in my bedroom makeover, so definitely a fan of the navy.
lol she posts about him on instagram all the time
@@drifloons Thanks for the info! Do not participate in the popular social media outlets so I have not seen any of her posts there.
also ew, "finally getting around to" -- content creator's don't owe their audience personal information.
Alexandra - the whole thing - fantastic ✨✨✨✨
Brave and so right! Blessed and safe days!
My living room is dark and moody with a lot of original Victorian and pre world war furniture mixed with some cozy, newer pieces. We use the newer cozy furniture in our commonly used sitting area. We kinda broke up our large living space into two seating areas. Keeping it all in the dark and moody colors. We only use the Victorian sofas area when guest are over. Otherwise, we keep those sofas covered. They both have original, velvet fabric in really great condition. We have cats and dogs and don’t wanna have to replace the original material. When you walk around the corner you step into our mid century kitchen and dinning room area. It’s a very retro Barbie style moment. It’s such a change from the dark and moody space but I love the immediate switch you feel when you walk around the corner. The kitchen is baby pink and that vintage blue green, chrome and black & white checkered tile. The back of the house where the bedrooms are we did in dark and moody boho style with some vintage accent pieces ofc. One of our favorite pieces hanged above the kitchen entrance. It’s an old Schwinn bike we picked up for like 15.00 at a thrift store. It has a basket that we put my old E.T. In with a blanket over him like in the movie.
Very aesthetically done it’s a wow!
Noah was almost going to kiss her all the time and she looked so uncomfortable and kept moving to her right 😅.
Alexandra: ‘Just to be clear you didn’t follow me before we were introduced?’
Noah: ‘No’ 😳
would be so fun if they did a how-we-met-vlog video!!!!!!
@@evajmd Yes, we need this!
Yes please!
Love it!!!! A mix of everything he asked for. Some industrial but with a cozy feeling. Lamps, bike rack, brick was industrial. Sofa, coffee table more modern. Rug, traditional, pillows boho. Everything blended well and also added a masculinity yet comfy vibe.
I'm really glad that you were able to put the old couch to good use. Love the new one! Love the wall color and the rug. Everything came together beautifully! You are SO good! 💙
So good, Alexandra! I think it turned out really well! It's a fabulous apartment and I want to live there! ♥ Except...not in Toronto. :D
BTW, what's wrong with a kiss on the cheek on camera? We all know he's your boyfriend, so it's not like just any client! LOL ♥ :* I was glad hugs were okay. ;)
"do not kiss on câmera" is something very, very, very strange for Brazilian 😂 We think there's something wrong with a couple that don't kiss each other in public.
😂😂
I love everything about this makeover. The dark colourblock and the simplesity of the 'big is better' point of view, brings a calm to the space
which I really like. Please do more makeovers like this one, with a darker colour palet. I just love them. Keep up the good work. You are such a inspiration to me and I am sure to others as well.
Noah's apartment turned out beautiful 😍❤️
Tip for anyone doing a dark wall, careful with the sheen level, you can see that the feature wall is very reflective and the colour looks uneven. Always pick matte of even chalk for dark walls. Also the pendant light shoul’ve been metal, the one Alexandra used is boho not industrial. Actually I don’t see any industrial in this makeover except the bike hook
Dark matte shows fingerprints and smudges and it absorbs light so can look very flat, like a chalk board. I think some level of sheen is fine, especially in a small room that benefits from a bit of reflection and dimension.
I agree, I prefer eggshell at the very least.
I agree with you @minime she missed the mark.
@@ituesday24 that’s exactly the point, to absorb light, the color looks more even then. I’m guessing fingerprints and smudges aren’t a concern for an adult though, might be an issue if one has kids which doesn’t seem to be the case.