Maximalist *Renter-Friendly* Living Room Makeover
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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 am making over my editor James' living room maximalist style! We're talking bold colour, tons of tchotchkes, mismatched patterns and tons of DIYs. James recently moved to Montreal so we're heading there as a team to make this makeover come to life in just two days.
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I was SHOOK by the final result, absolutely gorgeous! My only feedback is that I don't think it's fair to say the coffee table is so inexpensive when you only include the cost of materials, and not the cost of labor. Graham is clearly very talented and has all of the needed skills and tools needed to make the custom pieces. So just saying... yes the materials were cheap but average viewer could not create!
Your opinion is invalid.
Very true, Heather! I am lucky to have a family member that’s a carpenter and owns a shop - if I had to paid for my one of kind real wood bench - it would have costs me 1,000 bucks. Labor costs isn’t cheap!
@@youaintblack773 No, they have a point. You can’t forget that Graham is very knowledgeable and it took him time to learn how to do these things with ease. It’s a discredit to him to say otherwise.
@@TheP1x3l it’s not a discredit to him.
@@youaintblack773 So you can do this with your tools easily without beeing a carpenter?
More of this kind of design, please!! There are not enough designers on TH-cam doing colorful, maximalist styles! Team AG is my escape from all the neutral, minimalist and/or modern farmhouse vibes that are more *popular*. Fun, ununiform decor with real personality is SO much more entertaining and exciting to watch!
honestly, modern farmhouse has a choke hold on so many ppl😭 even my own mother 😞
Many people I know have at least a few, but maybe several, pieces that are meaningful but don't fall into some magazine's idea of decor. It's nice to see so many of the owner's items being used, regardless of the "category." Just sayin' 😌...
@@oizys0504 wcasa un
YESSSS MORE MAXIMALISM PLZ
I love how you spotlighted a DIY gone wrong multiple times and then finding a solution. James’s house looks so happy.
Exactly. I would have been tempted to paint the contact paper on the top of the wall that mauve color of the wallpaper. I love that you show those of us with stuff don't have to go minimalist and that you mix looks because that is real. I don't have too many friends who has everything white, capusle wardrobes, no hobbies, no collections and perfectly coordinated all same time period furniture. Just saying..
Sameee!
Wow, Graham is an incredibly talented woodworker & such an asset to the rest of your talented team. This makeover is such my vibe. My apartment is very colorful & Boho, but also spiritual & calming (it's tough to explain:). This was a great makeover, thank you for sharing! xo Edit- who else cried during the reveal? Lol
I don’t usually tear up during DIY videos but this one was the exception 😅
I did🙋🏾♀️
Still wiping the tears!
I did!🙋♀️
What a awesome abundance of talent and sweetness
I cannot afford you but boy would I use your service if I won the lottery I never buy
Finally, some maximalism! Love this so much. James style matches my own and I feel like maximalism just isn’t featured on TH-cam design channels that much, so this made me so happy!
100%! I'm in the process of buying a house and I want to make everything very maximalist. Finding good videos about DIY-ing in this style is not easy!
Check out Laugh Cry DIY! She is hilarious and does amazing, colourful, maximalist spaces
@@athriftygoddess6501 Thank you. 🥰
Same!!! I also have a maximalist style but am aiming for minimalism with stuff. So a mishmashed colourful but neat style with plants If that makes sense.
Graham is not just a woodworker, he is an artist!😘😘
Graham is the bomb. The genius. The creator of amazing pieces and solutions. When watching the Graham Cam you can see all the laborious and skillful steps taken to create the incredible works of his inspired hands. Thak you, Graham, for the difference you make in people's lives and for being such a great team player. ❤
Holy woodworking skills, Batman! Graham is the unsung hero of this story. Love seeing how personalized your makeovers can become with such a capable carpenter on your team! Well done to all involved!
ABSOLUTELY 💯 PERCENT CORRECT...
Graham is the bomb... super creative and talented enough to implement a great design 🎉🎉🎉
I really hope that you guys always remain as close & down to earth as you are right now. The world really needs more genuinely kind people like you all.
That wallpaper was worth all the effort, and I love the table that Graham made. That couch, and James' legs, made my day, lol. An awesome makeover!!!
It would probably have been fairly easy to just paint that design on the wall, using the contact paper as a template.
Graham deserves his own DIY series!
He does, but being part of this team encourages his creativity and allows his awesome skills to grow!!!
“You guys are stoooopiddddd!” Is the sweetest reaction to your friends doing something for you by surprise.
Is there anything better than a James’ reaction to his make-overs? James is everything! Don’t you wish he had more rooms? 👍🤗😉🥰
I love that his first reaction to seeing the whole team was "I'm going to have to bleep all of that". Yes, but we love to see it, James.
Such a great space and you transformed it beautifully! I just knew James would put the icing on the cake with his reaction and he did not disappoint!
Absolutely my favorite episode ever. There was drama, suspense, comedy, all of it...
When James said that he was inspired by Florence Welch's home, I knew this was going to be great.
Graham WAS the MVP of the episode, with all his wood wizardry.
James's apartment was already so cute, but you guys made it in-cre-di-ble!
My only thing is that I really thought you were going to put in a little shelf where the wallpaper cuts off, but then you didn't. I'm guessing that you weren't allowed to drill, of course, but I just kept thinking that a little floating shelf would have been the best.
But other than that, this was so beautiful and so characterful, that I'm jealous. I want to live in Montreal, and be friends with James and live in his beautiful new living room/dining room/office.
James' reaction when he opens the door to find Alexandra standing there! All the feels!! I just want to give him a hug!
I really appreciate the honesty about what happened with the wallpaper. Not everything happens always exactly as we picture them in our minds and that’s fine! Being a professional doesn’t mean not making mistakes and being perfect, but rather being quick to solve whatever issues may come at any point. Good for Alexandra and the AG Team!
Graham needs his own channel! What a DIY hero
Ok I’ve been feeling this for a while now, but at the end of every makeover I really crave an unedited version of the reaction. I think it’s really smart how you guys cut in select audio while the nice tour happens, but I really wanna hear the back and forth interaction, Alexandra showing and telling what was done, etc. It’s what I wait for all episode so I think you can dedicate more time in the vid to showing it! just a thought! :)
i feel the exact same way. I want to hear the person comment on all the major things
Graham did an awesome job on the coffee table. I think he should do a standalone video on exactly how to do this. Lots of people would be interested.
Laughing so hard at the part where he opens the door: “We’ve been here 24 hours and she got a tattoo.” 😂
I am a minimalist at heart, but I really loved this ❤
I have to say Graham is sooooo good at what he does. It's so fun that he is part of this team. I love your work. Greetings from Chile 😇
Something about James just makes me smile, he's so much fun and so sweet!
What a beautiful room so kind to give such a gift to James. His reaction was priceless. ❤️
This makeover really hit all the bullet points and the space looks so bright and eclectic! Finding zones for all the uses while making the room feel spacious and filling it with all James' collectibles without having it feel cluttered ...what sorcery is this!?! Graham transformed that table and his builds were impeccable as usual. Masterfully done, Team AG; kudos to you all.
This room was made into a home with so much love! You are all the best and the light shines with all of you and what you did for this amazing young human! I would live here in a heartbeat! AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!! James was blown away! I'm so happy for him!
i love the idea of taking the cabinet doors off the hutch for an instant built-in bookshelf feeling. the space feels so much bigger (and more vibrant) than when you began! and james is such a sweetheart.
OMG!! I cried happy tears at James’ reaction! I’m so happy for him and I love the idea of the sofa as a reminder of Team A.G. Hopefully James will give us his take on the rainbow window treatment and add some photos as well. But my biggest shout out belongs to GRAHAM! From finding the dining table and refinishing it, to the pretty mirror frame, and my favorite…those sexy avant-garde coffee table legs! Somebody called what he did a…“GRAHAM SLAM” and it’s so true!👍🏾Great job to you also Alexandra for being the mastermind behind it all. Can’t wait to see your next video.
Absolutely LOVED this makeover. There was so much heart and whimsy. It came together beautifully. I love it when you make up spaces of people close to you. 🥰
This makeover was so fitting for both James and the space! Can't believe you went through that whole fiasco with the wallpaper, then found a really good solution with the halfsies and the architectural detail, but then didn't mention the pure genius final touch of the textural piece and the art on the wall; the way the weaved piece is placed over both the wall paper and the paint is perfection.
This genuinely might be my favorite room you've ever done! Love all the color and I think you played up the maximalism while still giving the eye time to rest. Always love seeing James in a vid:)
Love love love the diy chairs hung on the wall. That made this maximalist look for me. Love the diy coffee table too! Great makeover as always. 💗💗💗
Weird i was loving everything but that. Maximalist indeed. I guess easy to grab chairs when you need ‘em!
I want you to know that I am in tears. James is such a unique young person and you Get Him. It's FANTASTIC. !!! I enjoyed his room makeover and even his nook in the office. But This? This is grown-up funky living in its finest. Team AG has rocked it. Graham is so SO Creative. And Alexander....you have one awesome decor eye.
Great job
I cried too, how gorgeous, especially as he will never feel too alone, surrounded by the beauty and creativity and care of his friends and team.😍🤩 Just beautiful, personal makeover.
OMG IM SHOOK. this is my first video I’ve seen by you, it was randomly recommended. I was apprehensive when I saw it was 46 minutes but OMG! YES!!! This is how you DIY without everything looking cheap. This was my favourite room makeover, and I watch ALOT of room makeovers. Omg I’m so inlove with this. So jealous this isn’t my house lmao
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A Graham Slam this episode! :) Fantastic job and I loved seeing all the process, thank you for including the struggles. Beautiful job, such a wonderful space for such a wonderful person. And a longer episode as an added treat!
“ A Graham Slam” is such a great catch phrase.
@@Creyole thanks, I thought it seemed appropriate. :)
You guys killed it with the half wallpaper look honestly what a great fix and looks intentional! The little James caricature on top of the half wall above his workspace is such a cute idea! I’m obsessed with this one! Definitely one of my faves! Also graham making custom furniture look easy is insane! Y’all rocked this!
I just have to say that I’m gona need Alexandra to record a single of “you can see my light” because it just makes me smile every time ❤
That apartment is stunning. I just love the older character , the wood finishes, the trims, etc. So pretty
The team sign-off made me cry happy tears!! this video was one of my all time faves 🥲🥲🥰🥰🥰
here for this energy
Great space, fabulous reveal....
Spectacular reaction from James!!!
I love his genuine happiness and love ❤️ 😍 💖
Somebody get graham a trophyyyyyy!!!!!! THE WAY HE JUST MADE THAT TABLE😩👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
The reaction, the refreshing dive into maximalist, everything about this video was a breath of fresh air!!! Love it
Such a great makeover and this apartment is typical Montreal architecture!! Although I always like to mention: What a lot of people outside of Quebec don't know tho is that we've been through a huge housing crisis in the past years and rent has skyrocketed immensely, as well as people being illegally evicted by what we call here "renovictions", which is landlords kicking out tenants that pay cheap and affordable rent just so they can sneakily up the rent by 300$-500$ for new tenants for people from outside the country/the province :( still alot of people from more expensive cities move to Montreal thinking it's so affordable even now but I think it's important they know that rent was under 1k 3 or 4 years ago!!
It’s happening in the states too
And all over australia
@@emlevy5792 oh that I noticed, yes! It's just also that Montreal has a reputation across Canada to be the cheapest biggest city to live in, but for native Montrealers, it just isn't true. Most of my friends are terrified to move out because everything is overpriced and not matching the cost of life. To an outsider tho, it still seems cheap because big cities in Canada, especially Toronto, have been going to shit since a long time ago.
Graham is such a pro. The god of woodwork and at the same time he seems so humble
grahm is over here living his best life honestly. I feel like it's not even fair to call what he makes DIY anymore, they really give more of a full-on custom-piece vibe. He makes such beautiful things it's impressive.
AG: do you really think we would trust you to makeover your space? WITH YOUR NAILS?!?
LMAO I totally snorted 🤣
James swearing then realizing he's just making more work for himself to edit things out was so funny. Graham is worth his weight in gold, I swear. Let's be honest, that coffee table DYI is $20+ the cost of Graham's labour, which is fast becoming priceless. I feel like the makeovers have really gone to another level now that you have a dedicated person to create custom pieces for the spaces. And the room really does look incredible, the open cupboard with the books and the records below looks so good.
The table really cost $20! A neighbour was throwing out the wood and the coffee table glass was $20! But yes…, labour and time is always an issue with DIYs!!!
I am a bit of an “old money aesthetic maximalist” nerd, and I just love James, so I have viewed this video literally dozens of times!!! It just makes my nerdy little diy heart happy, happy, happy!!! 💜💜💜
I love how you are curating your home space by space. The warm colours flow so beautifully
I've been watching for years and never commented before but THIS is definitely comment-worthy. I'm not sure what I love more....the make-over, darling James, or your wonderful friendships. Well done Team AG. That was truly a joy to watch.
The stained glass and all of the beautiful accents in his space, I am deceased! lol
My favorite of all you've done thus far. Just because you have a small space doesn't mean you can't show off the many things you love to collect.
Awww this was so heart-warming! You guys have the cutest little team ever. I'd say James was for sure sad moving further away so sweet of you all to show him such love!😭 Also, I am so jelly of his living room, I need it!🥰
Oh my gosh, one of your best! You can clearly see the love that went into this one; all the DIYs from Graham, the way the decor fits James to a tee :,) warms ‘me heart! Great work!
This is my new favorite makeover...not just from Team AG, but from everyone everywhere. There isn't anything that I don't like about it, but I'm torn between the sofa and the mirror and the bookshelves and the workspace and the gallery wall...oh well, ALL of it! Graham truly was the MVP, but you all worked so hard. I hope that you went out together afterwards for drinks and dinner before heading home.
Graham needs to publish his own book now - he really deserves it!!
This is alllll the things that are good and lovely in the world. The ppl, the makeover, the DIY-ness. Thank you for sharing this!
Been watching you for years and I have to say this is your best one ever!!! And James is so deserving, so that just makes it even more special. Congrats to all of you.
I love that the team is really a family! What a wonderful surprise for someone so deserving! Congrats James on the new place!!
You have us invested.
Please do a reveal for his bedroom, bathroom and kitchen areas!
It would make us so happy!
What a lovely bonus to give tooo, James!
I love watching Graham construct his pieces. He is so talented, and has such great problem solving skills! Someday, it would be wonderful to see a real time video of his process. Thank you!
The MIRROR! The coffee table! Exposing the books! That rug! The whole kit & caboodle!!!! Love it and love you all!
When James opens the door- OH MY GOD. Literally smiled so hard my cheeks hurt. Couldn't even control it 😂
Yay! James’ reaction “ mind blasted!” 🎉
James is so talented and he deserves every bit of the beauty you all created for him. Wow!
This indeed looks incredible! I love the style you went for, I'll have to stalk James's PInterest now! Damn, Graham did an amazing job again; and dat table!! Congrats on finding a solution about the wallpaper and sharing the whole process
Oh yesssss this is perfect!!!! The apartment is absolutely exquisite!!! The windows, the floors, stunning. The eclectic vibe of this makeover really hit the spot for me. Also, Graham is amazing! From the perfect table on the side of the road to wearing the team AG outfit, he totally is the MVP for this episode!!! You guys are the coolest
Books being exposed gives so much personality and warmth.
I just love your team and how they care about each other! Those pink jumpsuits were priceless!
I couldn’t stop smiling throughout the entire video. Everything was perfect 🤩 the vibes, the decore, the team spirit. Beautiful 💜
I've been following you for years now and I still have no idea where "you can see my light" comes from but I sing it with you guys everytime
I found out a trick to make permanent wallpaper into a temporary paper. It is to outline the edge of of each panel with blue painters tape, THEN, double side tape (extra sticky) on top of the blue tape. Add random pieces of the combo (blue painters/double side tapes) to secure centers of wallpaper so it doesn’t buckle. Hope that makes sense.
James was crying, you were crying, and i was actually crying...its hard to describe, but that makeover was perfect!
Your bubbly and goofy personality just makes my entire day! 😭💗💖💗
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@ handy man Graham….you are a LEGEND. Your work/process is very impressive and I love watching your additions to these videos!!!
Protect Graham at all costs. 🖤🤍 Man's got skills!
I can't wait till he starts his own show
So I'm only a few min in, and I just need to comment how special it is you are doing this for James. You two have a great connection, and it's clear how appreciative he's going to be. I cant wait to watch the rest, and your hair looks amazing.
I couldn't believe how you took such an eclectic array of items and gave them an intentional look. Well done.
I laughed so hard when that wall paper came off the wall, and James’s reaction made me cry. This was an intense episode, but the final result was beautiful!
Loving the honesty about the wallpaper and seeing the process of trying to make it work!
I loved James's reaction and everything in this makeover. I think we need to see makeovers for James's kitchen, bathroom, entryway, etc. We just need more James!!!!
Even though im a more of like a minimalist, i am in LOVE with the design and watching your videos reaaaaallllyyy makes me so happy, thank you so much for this AG!
OMG! what a beautiful space that James found, and you made it over so gorgeous, I am really loving the vibe that it is giving off now, I love seeing all of his books and his records, and that beautiful table is so beautiful, Graham is so amazing he is so good at making things and the vibe he has at that is so awesome. Your whole team showing up at James's place was such a great surprise for him and the end result was more than two thumbs up, you are so great at these makeovers Alexandra, and I just love seeing all of these videos that you post, thanks once again have a great time, sending love and hugs, bye for now.
I just LOVE this!! You gave James a Home!! Cozy, classy and sassy just like him. Great job!! I love the sofa!
I love James' reaction with literally tears of joy ... a reflection of mutual appreciation of each other, the Team knowing his preferences and finding ways to make it happen!
Simply Amazing ❣️❣️❣️
Grandma is doing almost everything and he doing it amazing!!!!!
Best makeover yet! Your team's down to earth, "can do" attitude makes me feel like I, too, can feel free to experiment with style in as bold a way as life invites.
PLUS the best way to field a naysayer crack is to make it into an art print. Love the "design sandwich". I plan to buy one and hang it in my home. Right out the gate, guests will know I have decided not to take myself too seriously. Design is Fun! 😍
Graham, is a treasure man. Great team👍👍👍
Wow ! You guys really made that Space even more interesting and energized by making the eye move in height! Love the result! The little deco touch with the cushions also ! Great and very inspiring result with a lot of personality in it !
Loved the wavy mirror, gallery wall, chandeliers and that open colourful bookshelves. Super Epic!
The transformation looks amazing!! Very very nice!! Love it.
Those 3M Velcro strips did not work for me. After a month all the frames fell down and the Velcro strips pulled big chunks off my plaster walls. What a flipping mess!! LOL
Rents are getting pretty crazy here in Montréal too unfortunately 😭 So glad you enjoyed your little visit to my city! Welcome James, you’ll have a great time here!!
Holy moly Graham is an absolute genius 😮 That coffee table, just WOW 💜💜💜
I'm in awe of that table and I agree...Graham was the MVP!
Wow. Simply STUNNING! This is not my style at all so I didn’t think I’d like it but I love your videos and had to give it a watch anyways and I’m so glad I did. This looks absolutely incredible. You all are amazing! The character and personality really shines through in this room but it’s also so well put together and ties together beautifully and there’s a lot going on and yet it doesn’t feel chaotic or cluttered or overwhelming at all which I was so surprised by. Simply beautiful. Definitely one of my favorite makeovers yet.
James is so wholesome. You love to give to people like James because of how much they appreciate it
This video was great from the beginning to the last second… I almost didn’t want it to end! Easily one of my personal favorites that Team AG has executed. Everyone collaborated with their individual skills to create an AMAZING result! Graham is an awesome addition to the team WOW his technical and creative skills are an awesome combination! Great job, everyone! James’ style deserves a huge nod because that’s why this was as enjoyable as it was.
He was absolutely excited about doing the work with Graham and really being engaged in his home.
However you gave him a wonderful surprise!
Sending so much love Alexandra! You are an inspiration to me and I can’t wait to use your ideas in my own home one day! 💗💖💓💖💗💓💖