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Cold Condo Bedroom Gets A Cozy Makeover! | Small condo bedroom ideas
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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 and vlogs on Wednesdays! Today I'm turning a cold condo bedroom into a cozy bedroom oasis. Condo bedrooms can feel so cold and sterile, so I'm showing you easy ways to add style and warmth to yours.
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I don't know why it seems like Alexandra gets so much hate! She is completely self taught, has her own unique "brand" of styling, and makes everything she uses available to her viewers (and usually shops at affordable places). She also customizes spaces for people who hire her and as long as THEY love their space, that's what matters! Keep doing great Alexandra, I watch every video every week and as a beginner to interior design, you've helped me learn so many tips and tricks.
Right on !
They hate because they don’t have a clue. As a designer you talk to your clients and usually get an idea who they are what they like and dislike. You’re also given a buget to work with, most people are well aware that you get what you pay for.lastly she is An amazing young woman. And that’s part of the reason why she’s hated by some.
Lo ya, Alexandria
Who said they " HATE " HER???
What does it mean to hate...? It's just that everyone can design their home in the best possible way if the money is loose in their pocket. Most of the content shown is not feasible for most people. And the reason why people watch such videos at all is because they are looking for solutions to problems with complicated living conditions. And the solution can't be to get a workshop or expensive furniture. And the budet-friendly solutions are really not that nice. To call criticism hateful, I don't really know..... 🤷🏼♀️
While I can see in a sense where people are coming from with thoughts that Alexandra's designs look the same, I think that it's also important for designers to develop their own personal style/niche. Her brand is a certain aesthetic (boho, cozy, fun, etc.) and people love that, myself included. I've been obsessed with interior design for a few years and I can definitively say that every designer I've watched and LOVED is very good at their craft and has their own unique style that sets them apart from others, hence you kind of go to them for a certain "look" that is unique and that they have really perfected/established. To me, it seems insane to expect a designer to have a super strong grasp of every design aesthetic. There's a saying that I think fits here, "Jack of all trades but a master of none." If Alexandra was just this designer that did whatever she wouldn't really have her signature look. I will say that she's definitely mixed it up at times, especially when designing for a male client so I think she can go outside of her regular style aesthetic too. I think that a lot of women gravitate towards her because we enjoy the looks that she creates and we also expect that she will be doing them somewhat inexpensively where possible as part of her brand I believe, is creating looks with pieces that are accessible from places like IKEA and creating looks that won't exactly break the bank for the most part (with DIYs etc.). Anyway, these are my thoughts. Take them for what you will.
I agree! It's the same way with being an artist (like a painter, etc) or a musician, or any kind of art! If you have your own unique style, that's what's going to keep people coming back!
Well said. 👏
Ummm have you seen Mr. Kate?? Truly an amazing designer that has a master of all styles because she is a skilled designer who hasn't boxed herself in to one niche.
Wisegirl1121 I think that’s when you see the difference between someone who studied art and design (Mr. Kate) and someone who didn’t (Alexandra). Not saying Alexandra doesn’t have good style, but the repetitiveness of her styling choices definitely arise from a lack of education in design.
My thoughts and feelings exactly. I watch Mr.Kate, The Sorry Girls, and Mia Maples. No one’s aesthetics come close to AG’s. I enjoy them all, and find lots of ideas to take away, but I really want to replicate Alexandra’s.
Just changing the light fixture made the space look 100X better. Love the major yet simple transformation.
Right??
This time it was such a perfect choice!! Absolutely loved it!
The room is very minimal and comfortably sweet and the clean palette is welcoming ...the only drawback are the lamp cords that are hanging noticeably under those adorable side tables , otherwise really an exact fulfilled concept . love it though and your recipient can hide the cords herself if she decides to. Alexandra is such a great choice to help those in need because she fulfills wishes while thinking with her heart.
So glad Graham joined the team later. HE IS AMAZING! Wish there were more talented individuals like him. You are lucky to have found him as you compliment each other.
i think the color name you're looking for is mauve :)
I thought it was mulberry? Lol
Dusty rose
Mauve - don't you love the word?! Dusty rose is also close
Was going to make the same comment. I love mauve
Right! But that’s so 80s...”retro” is the word.
I love how excited her dog was before she looked the dog did a good look around and then wiggled his tail
Small thing but I LOVE that the pillowcases tie together! I hate the flappy opening of cases that don't tie/snap/zip closed. Such a thoughtful detail.
yep good idea... love the whole room
You did a fantastic job, one small thing,it's I wish you would've styled the beautiful linen bed a bit better, overall tho it was beautiful!
I am a senior citizen, way past senior, and I downsized to a house built by an older couple. I hate the fixture over the small dining table and the bathroom fixtures, they just look like old people. I’m thinking I could get a wicker basket and hang over the existing light, maybe take the shades off, and it would modernize it quite a bit. I have a lot of Mexican inspired pieces to add color and to remember my many trips to Mexico. The wicker would go well with that for sure. Now I just have to figure out where to get a basket.
The timing of this video is insane ! I am struggling to decorate my sad and plain bedroom with the super strict rental conditions I have to deal with... Thank you for the inspiration !
I loooove this transformation! I was really surprised that she didn't put drapes up! I expected that when I saw the title 😂
I love how simple this one is and I love the colors. The warm woods really warmed up the concrete grey tones.
What a not nice thing for someone to say to you. We may have different ideas and tastes, but you are very talented and bubbly!
That’s a good trick filming the “cold” before with the shades down and after with them up lol
Mannnn they do this type of stuff for everyyy before and after :( even transformation videos of fitness journeys the person is sad and didn’t brush their hair or teeth lol but the after they are have their hair done and smiling
Someday Alexandra I will need you to make over my bedroom. I'm not working right now, but when I am I'll be reaching out to you. You've got style!
THREE videos in one week!? Alexandra, how you spoil us 😍
I really just shouldn’t read the comments. I will never understand why you have so many haters, and I admire that you have a good sense of humor about it. This was lovely.
That make-over made a huge difference.
This is a nice makeover Alexandra. Lenny looked like he was eyeing the bed to get in.
I haven't watched the video yet, but I gotta say, I appreciate how you've been cranking out these makeover videos!
Loved this one as you didn't change major things like walls or curtains and yet ....there was amazing makeover. Textures and colour added by accessories. Loved it!👍
Love this change. I think adding your trademark sheer white linen drape from floor to ceiling would be amazing. Such an amazing space
I do enjoy the minimalistic approach. Her space went from college student to working girl fab. You also stayed close to design client wanted. Would love to see clients looking for rich color schemes and a DIY element.
I'm constantly amazed at all the people you know that are reportedly creative but live in such uninspiring spaces devoid of design.
Depends on the creativity aspect. There's alot of outlets. My mum is super creative with sewing, cooking and knitting but not with design. I'm useless at all the things she does however in currently decorating her flat. 👍
Rude.
I'm a designer by profession but my work is all done digitally. And unfortunately my 2D design skills do not translate into a 3D space. It's totally different territory for me.
yeeees, you turned that ignorant comment into an art print inspiration. Well done.
All I’m thinking about is how the dog got to see the room first like that’s not fair 😂
HAHAHHA!
You can tell who's the most important member of the household :D
Omg my thoughts exactly 🐶😂
Love the results, the light fixture, rug and bedding made such a big difference.❤️
I love how you design. Sometimes I lose patience and skip to the "after" because I can't wait to see it.
Beautiful - I was waiting for light white curtains!!
So pretty, I love that you have color on the bed and it's linen which I also love. That light fixture really changed the vibe of the room. Thanks again for all of the inspiration, I love this video.
Love the walls white, instead of pink.
Love the side tables! 😍
Love the bedding. The color is beautiful! Maybe add some more decorative pillows with texture and coordinating colors?
Thank you for sharing Alexandra.Hope everybody here becomes successful on TH-cam
That bedroom is flooded with light! WOW! The view is amazing. This decor was well done. Another successful makeover.
The design sandwich is brilliant! Trolls are just great inspirations for awesome design!
CURTAINS!!!! I thought that would be so obvious to make the room warmer (literally)
I like that you enjoy not only re decorating spaces but enjoy filming.. I'm sure the person on the other side assisting you is fun too 😀
I love your makeovers. You always do what your clients want and make it amazing!
Love the quilt cover, rug and pendant light. Those 3 things alone are so cosy 😍
When you took the bedding from Ikea I couldn't stop laughting! I bought the same bedding to make myself a summer dress, the colour is so lovely!
Greatings from Spain 👋
I think I need a string of heart in my life right now!!!! Alexandra you are the queen of pendant light, once more you nailed it.
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OK, kids. That color is mauve, or dusty rose. I agree, it’s great in that room.
I'm obsessed with the bed sheets
Turned out great but that was definitely NOT a cookie cutter condo. You started with an amazing space!
The concrete ceiling was really interesting-much better than my water-stained ceiling tiles...
I wish Article shipped to the UK, I love their stuff
I had the same problem with another site - sometimes they will ship.
But I found the same chair on a local secondhand site in the colour I loved, at half the price. He was changing his colour scheme to white, I bought his chairs, it was great & saved me a lot.
Beautiful job Alexandra- the dusty plum linen duvet on the bed made the room. However, as nice as the bedside tables are-$100 each is kind of pricey. As usual love the wooden pieces and accent lamps. I would have added curtains to soften the coldness of the room a bit more ( maybe a lighter dusty blue to filter the sunlight a bit. ❤️ your style!
Agreed. Semi-sheers with blackouts on each end.
Love the furniture and light choice. All goes so well together. 😍
Love the natural texture of that light against the concrete ceiling. Super cool!
You have created such a warm, inviting, and serene space; ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!!!
Ok but this actually was just FABULOUS
I'd love to see more creativity in your rooms. Seems to always be gifted furniture and similar light fittings/decor.
Yeah I kinda feel like I am seeing the same things every time.
My thoughts. Just no pompoms and no pink walls this time 😉
Agreed, it's the same aesthetic almost every video
It's her style, people go to alexandria for this kind of vibe. 🤷🏻♀️💕
@@samanthab3292 Yeah I get it. I just get bored with it lol and like creativity and variety.
One thing I noticed about the gallery wall when you first walked in that is such a decorating mistake is that people put up pictures way too high on the wall. The anchor piece needs to be eye level. It feels awkward when it’s all mounted too high and people know it feels wrong but no idea why. I love the side tables you found. And I love the comforter color. I love warm colors and natural wood. I live near the ocean so I have shells and beach glass and driftwood decorating my bathroom and sugar pine cones decorating my office and living room. Snd beach rocks too. Quartz, jade and other very pretty stones. I love natural items in my space.
I like how the sophistication is coming through a touch more here in comparison to Alexandra’s usual videos. Like it’s starting to feel like the age of the person in the space and not teen like.
I love the light fixture, such a perfect touch.
I always enjoy these room makeovers Alexeerendr'a style is not really my style as I am an older woman who prefers higher end design but even though that is true,.I learn a lot from her blog/vlogs ( great sources for lighting for example.) I enjoy seeing new and fresh pieces that I might newer had discovered, how things work in Canada and what I enjoy most of all is that Alexendra is a true entrepreneur. She knows how to market herself,,she knows her to build her brand how to build partnerships with businesses and her unique "remote" restyle option. I believe her niche is for the younger person who wants a makeover, a person in the "staring out" stage of life, hard-working millennials -again not me - but finding your niche in business is the absolute key to success.
A peel and stick wallpaper, a bigger mirror and more greenery. Something else is needed for the stalk white and ceilings. Cute room
The client wanted something simple. The wallpaper could be too much depending on the print.
I actually like this. There are a couple of details I would have done differently but the overall result is calm yet warm which was the goal. I was glad to see that it didn’t end up overdone or overcrowded and there’s a balance in the color palette.
I personally would have added a bit richer hanging plat (that one string of leaves seems a bit sad to me), rotated the chest of drawers 90 degrees and centered it under the fan (I might have played with leather or natural wood handles/knobs to see if they make the unit a bit warmer but who knows if I would have stuck with it). I personally don’t think the other side of the door needed a picture (another hanging plant would have been my choice instead of the floor one), I would however have mixed one or two wooden frames into the gallery. And I would have picked a different shade of linen (some warm neutral or muted yellow or light warm brown that’d tie in the color in the prints). I would also have moved the pouf into the corner by the window (where the floor plant is now), as It makes sense to me that someone would sit there with a cozy blanket and a cup of coffee to browse the morning news while it’s raining outside. The uneven placement of the beads on the mirror would drive me insane, but I’m sure she’ll change that anyway.
Still, I think the end result worked well enough and I particularly loved the nightstands and all the light fixtures.
I am living for that bedspread
Going to try Ikea bedding - another good makeover 🙌🏾
Alexandra this make over truly amaizing. I wish you could come to Australia and help me do my place. So warm and stylish. True talent you are. 😍
Loved it all except that anemic hanging plant, lol!
Agreed 100%. The proportions are all off. Alexandra normally hits it out of the park but this was a swing and a miss.
I like how you listen to your clients. Nice job
I think the bedding color is best described as mauve
"Grown up bed"...Lol I am a grown up and still cannot afford this bed.
I love her style… always
You , happy , full of goodness girl ! Keep the spirit dear , we really need it
*The Alexandra G effect.* Warm. Cozy. Styled. ❣ 👍🏼 😍
Thanks for the inspo. 💚
#staywell everyone
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Yes it Dusty Wine!!! Love it.
What a beautiful gallery wall ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
This looks great. I think that you know design and to the person who said you would't know design if you ate a design sandwich is a beast. I think that it is cool that you had an illustration made of that.
Beautiful bedding and cool sidetables.
Beautiful makeover as always & the room looks so much bigger.
The duvet cover is rose! Beautiful room.
I love how Alexandra makes real life changes in spaces. This is something that can be done with the most modest budget. NICE!
It's a nice makeover, although I see the same type of decor. The same paint colors, art work, mirror use, and light fixture. Maybe incorporate a variety of different designs?
Isn't design supposed to suit the client's needs? The client happened to want this style.
@@mediumpurple4994 A designer should try to venture out especially if you want a larger client base. A designer shouldn't only pick clients that have the same taste as the designer. I'm not doubting that she gives practical tips, but try to challenge herself and incorporate other things that will give that same cozy feel
Cozy, cute, pretty. Such a huge transformation with simple means.
Would like to see som contrast, some egde, some elclectic-ness from our dear AG. Bur great job👍😊
The light fixture for me.
So clever. Love her style.
Very nice makeover, and loved the cozy feeling. Makes me want to go and tidy my bed room up, but it is a beautiful sunny Sunday, so maybe not.
I’m so excited about the virtual makeover package!!!!
Love it! Such simple things to create a whole new look. I would never have thought of white frames in a white wall but it really works! And the bedspread is fantastic
I love the side tables!!!
Soft linen look fabric on windows would have added more warmth. Very pretty.
The bedding is everything 😍
Wow !! It looks super cute & trendy !! Love it !!
Alexandra, you've done another amazing job!!! Like side tables and blanket!!! Those things made such differences! Good job!
Did anyone else get the vibe that Alexandra may have been going to work in shades of blue?
I wonder if the crumpled nature of the linen [look] would be sufficient for me to brave using a solid colour rather than a print on my duvet? I have pets who enjoy a little snuggle on the bed with me on weekends 🐕🐩🐈
I do like the pared back styling of this bedroom 🌌
Love how warm you made the space feel. ❤️🌼❤️
As usual the room turned out great. Immediately I was hoping the walls, or at least an accent wall, would be painted a mid-tone to dark color! There is so much light from that amazing window that a darker color would have been so lovely.
Love the ceiling tho
i love when i see you have a new video - makes me smile
I love her designs she awesome
Loved this. Love the pop of color and that light fixture
"I found these at home sense they were rly in expensive, only like 200 dollars" BISH WHA-
They are beautiful, and inspiring, tho'. I love looking at those Homesense tables. If they're real wood, it looks gorgeous.
I've been thinking about how to DIY similar tables, because $200 for side tables is not in my budget. Also because it would be fun to make.
RIGHT? Like for me inexpensive is 20-40$ NOT A HUNDRED EACH
I put my name on you waiting list last week Alexandra, and I am excited!
The room is very pretty but in my opinion the pictures would really pop in black frames or even dark brown to match the side tables.
Is the bed a smaller size, because it looks like there’s so much space around it now! Gorgeous makeover. So nice to see how you can make a room cosy and interesting without adding paint or too much texture. Stunning!!
I think cause she moved it away from the window and added side tables with a lot of empty space under them made it seem more roomy.
To add to previous comment old bed also had thicker head board, like a small shelf, new one is thinner, or in other words bed frame is smaller
Michelle Hobbs that makes sense.
delusionmilkshake well spotted! Thanks.
Love the linen color❤
What a transformation!
My mom told me that if I put a mirror near my bed my evil mirror-dimension twin will visit me in my sleep amd steal all my energy. I was like 7-years old and it really freaked me out.
So I don't put mirrors in my bedroom no matter how tempting the extra light may be
Why do I think you're either Hispanic or Asian? HAHAHAHA. Love our superstitious parents.
Funny that books on Asian arrangement of living spaces almost have similar suggestions but different logic, ofcourse. According to Vastu(Indian)and Feng shui mirrors bounce off energy so placing a mirror right opposite to your bed may hinder your peaceful sleep or even cause restlessness, though you can put a mirror in your bedroom just chose a better wall 😛✌
Your mother was 🤥 lying. Why do our mothers all drive us into decades of therapy?!? Lol. Xoxo
Tbh it kinda makes sense. In the bedroom you're supposed to relax. Catching your own movement and reflection all thr time when a mirror is opposite of bed will inevitably distract you, its like having an additional person in the space. As such, you won't relax, part of you will inevitably follow the reflection.
At night its even worse, because imagine if you wake up in the middle of the night, and the first thing your brain registers as you sit up in the bed is SOMEONE MOVING WITH YOU IN THE DARK. Hello, freakout.
@@samanthamaeong7842 My mom is both Asian and Hispanic, lol.