It would look much better if the black on the fireplace was more flat looking as opposed to the glossier finish. If it was flat black it would tie in with the kitchen cabinets much better.
Flat paint collects more dust and is a fire hazard. Glossy paint is easy to clean. Also flat paint collect fingerprints too. Idk if you ever had a fireplace but you want a easy clean. So Idk about flat paint on fireplaces or near kitchens
The makeover is lovely and thoughtful. I do have some suggestions. The ceiling fan has a purpose which is to move the air in the home and since the living space is within the kitchen space, it will come in handy. The entryway doesn’t need 5 lights. The sconces are beautiful and the replacement for the booblight will be sufficient for lighting needs. The 2 lamps on the entryway table are too much and take away from the board and batten wall. In this space, less would be more. A longer runner would be nice.
I personally never use overhead lighting in my home. It’s too bright. I much prefer to have lamp lighting & I love the lamps on the entry way, although I understand what you are saying. If the lamps were a tad bit smaller, it would be perfection😊
I personally don’t love when you so entryways with the double lamps on the table, especially across from the double sconces, but it’s very warm and cozy now! Videos like this are so fun
Agree with the fireplace painted a flat or matt black. Being shiny, takes away from all the other beautiful decor in the home. Your eye goes directly to the fireplace because it is large and sticks out, glows, reflects all the light.😊
Between the blue cabinets and super bright lighting, the kitchen has such a cold look. I hope you encourage them to swap out the light bulbs for something warmer!
@@heidigresh2743 That's what I was thinking - try a 5x7 in the same rug. And if it's too wide, buy another 3x5 and put them together, end to end. It looks like there's plenty of space. Otherwise, I love the entry!
The kitchen could also be warmed up with warmer toned lightbulbs for the canned lights. They seem very blue. And maybe that is also why the rug looked "icy" like you said?
Looks wonderful, for the hall runner I would go to a carpet store and find the remnant section. Find a piece you like and have them bind it. That's what I've done at my house and have been able to fit in odd sized shapes in my old shack. lol I pay $4 and linear foot to have them bound.
I've done that, too. I really love the rug from Target, though. The problem with carpet remnants is they lack interesting color variation and an organic feel that a rug can give.
Yay, for a more modern makeover. Yes, you need a second rug at the entrance, maybe the same one but going horizontal at the door, and that tv looks so big and lonely. Maybe put a literal frame around the tv.
The carpentry work on the wood paneling in the entry is amazing. Your friend is lucky to have a friend with your skill, talent, sheer physical stamina and imagination. Your readers are lucky, too!
I keep seeing spots missed at the bottom of the fireplace and I can’t look away lol also agree with others on the shine, clashing the cabinets! But it’s their house, whatever makes them happy
I think the cold air vent should be painted the same all colour as the entry so it disappears too. Not a fan of the entry rug as I think it's too small. The woodwork is stunning...great job o the rest of the makeover!
I'm surprised that doesn't bother me more. I noticed it, but thought 🤷🏼♀️. I think it's not too bad because it's in such a small space surrounded by lot of that color on the door. And its shape is so reminiscent of the spaces in the board and batten wall. But we're really only seeing it from this one angle, looking toward the front door. It might appear more prominent if facing the console piece with the mirror. ETA: I was watching on my phone and opened my laptop to take a look - now that cold air return is all I can see! 😂
The vent should be painted along with the side door wood and needs a bigger rug at the entry way. Just recommend those changes to them when you go back. Good job Macenna. You are a good friend. They get free gifts as well as professional designer. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Heart attack MaCenna when you were running the MDF through the table saw using your hand all the way! You need to use a push thingy always if you want to keep your fingers!!!! Ahhhhhhhh! :)
Like it. The only thing I would do, is changing all kitchen light bulbs from daylight to warm white. That would make the two rooms look and feel more cohesive.
Totally! We already talk about that they are going to make them match but it wasn’t just a bulb they have the swap the entire can out so a little more of an investment
@@deborahbarone1791very possibly they already have some of their own art which can be incorporated with new pieces. To me art is something that I feel the owners would want to have input into. Everything doesn’t need to be done immediately.
@lindafrance9192 You're correct. Everything doesn't need to be done at once. I was thinking like a stager, we always finish the space at the time of installation.
Beautiful! But did anyone else find there’s too many lights in the entryway? She put the two lamps, then the lights she replaced on the wall and they already had the one in the ceiling. She should have gotten rid of the the lights she replaced on the wall.
I think your friends benefitted from the Castlery furniture, so it was a good deal for them. You said there was more changes to be done and I agree. One the fireplace needs a makeover. It could use a fire screen, a mantel of some sort so you can have some art on all that brick. I would hope they will agree to let you de gloss it some how. Some stacked wood in a holder would be nice. As is, it is just a black hole. I'm sure your friends will continue to make it more their own in time.
Nice start! I think you could go much larger on the entryway rug. Something vintage could bring more warmth. Or a checkered rug to bring the 2-tone of the entry console onto the floor? Did you consider painting the front door black (closer to the dark color in the entry console? Once they move in and start to personalize it with art, it will start to come to life (like your place is). Great base.
New entry sconces are lovely, but I wonder why the sconces were on that side of the entry to begin with. It's an odd place for sconces. Seems like they should have been on the opposite wall.
Especially after she added lamps to the entry table, the sconces actually seemed completely unnecessary. I totally get that they were already wired on that side of the wall, but yeah, I think lighting on the opposite wall makes the most sense.
I am thinking maybe there used to be a storage cupboard running along where the entry table is and they had the entry table in between the sconces? That would account for why she found the corridor a bit wide for a rug? The air con outlet would have been hidden by the longer cupboard. Perhaps before selling, they made some alterations to make the entrance wider.
Would be really cool to install a mantel with a natural edge above the fireplace. It would bring in the warmth and tie in the dark brown with the black. Something very natural and organic. Accent with more antique brass with a fireplace set.
Since there are three lights already in the entryway, I would’ve went for a smaller half circle table and a chair for that space. Having five lights in that small area is just too much but I love your decorative wall.
I thought that the fire bricks would have been better in a flatter black, but seeing it all together I love it all. What an amazing make over. I love the hallway, you’ve given me some good ideas for mine. Thank you once again beautiful young girl. Just love your designs. You should be soo proud of yourself. Xxx 🎉
The style of the rooms is pretty. I know when the personal touches come in. It will look so nice. Art, family history, etc.. The new pallet is a great place to start.
I REALLY like the fireplace color. It balances the space and draws up the eye. That entry wall is beautiful and elevates the space. I’m inspired! Thank you for sharing and can’t wait to see how you continue to help your friends make their house a home 💜
It would be so cool if the off centre bit on the fireplace could be a book shelf like you showed in the inspiration picture. This turned into a lovely space!
It really didn't. She became a Sell-out to pander to her amateur clueless friends, at the expense of high quality content. This is a second Meh.. makeover She did a much better job with her Manager's bedroom which was the Macennastyle we love, because she was given free reign. This time it was all about promoting furniture company and pandering to really boring tastes of her friends. I say that's a slap in the face for her Fans ! She started taking us for granted. I may Unsubscribe if this continues
@@ThePlantageNot I personally think its wonderful that her friends were able to receive all the furniture, etc. gifts. A new home is expensive in itself, let alone furnishing it. Instead of being negative towards a style you don't like, be happy she was able to help out her friends in such an expensive way. These makeovers are not about her style indeed, they are about sharing her connections with her friends and creating a home they will enjoy - not you. Have you ever been this generous with your friends?
@@ThePlantageNoteveryone has different styles and there’s nothing wrong with that. If she’s doing someone else’s space it only makes sense to design it in their style not her own personal style. In interior design it’s about meeting your clients goals and if you’re able to offer variation you can cater to many different clients with different styles. I don’t see how she’s a sellout for helping her friends create a space they will love and enjoy. They’re the ones living their after all.
Dear Maccana I ❤Love your style in your house and the cottage sooooo much ♥️🫶🏻 But i think most of us agree Makeovers for other people homes is not your greatest skill I think you can’t go outside your comfort zones and be so versatile with your style Love you from all my heart ❤
@@nikkikenny1165 i don’t want to come out as a hater but i think she should get our feedbacks in consideration Honestly this makeover specifically is the worst and you can’t deny it Im sorry I’m her biggest supporter but doing makeovers is not her strongest ability
@@lwahethabdo7071 this isn't a design for you which is okay she didn't make it for you, but to outright just say someone is bad at something and they shouldn't do it is rude. You have no idea if the client is happy with it but from the reaction I'd say they are happy. It's also not 100% finished as mentioned in the video so your comment is pretty rude. You're saying no offense and following up with being offensive. I personally think it looks really good people are just upset cos it's not the usual final product we are used to seeing in a style we are used too
If you love her style, of course you would not be a fan of this. You can not be a good interior designer if all you do is push your own style on other people, believe me. The biggest compliment I get is when customers tell me they are so glad I have the same style as them. I am quietly thinking "if you only knew, not even close". People who can only appreciate their own specific taste will never make good interior designers or decorators.
@@EvelynM-vlogs i get what are you saying But in opposition she can’t design for other You can go back and watch all her previous makeovers .they all lacking the creativity or a special technique Not like other designers who can make you say wow that is outstanding makeover They were all average transformations Not like her own space its a magical and out-of this world 💜 Again I’m here biggest fan 💜but that just the truth
The stark white (cold) lighting in the kitchen, throws off the cohesion. It makes the backsplash look harsh blue. But aside from that, I love everything you’re doing there.
Macenna....You are such a talented designer/interior decorator! You have such a good eye and you also listen, which is a great skill...the house looks beautiful!
I suspect that after your friends have lived with the black fireplace, they will regret their choice of color. There's a beautiful Behr paint, Cracked Pepper, which is darker than deep charcoal but not such a harsh black. It also has the same deep, almost navy undertone that the kitchen cabinets have. There are so many pot lights in the kitchen, living room. I don't really think you need a center light fixture at all, especially if you're going to add a table lamp. Maybe consider moving it to the dining room? Also, dimmer switches on pot lights would be great. Finally, the entry looks gorgeous. From a design perspective I think 5 light fixtures in that small space are way too many. A smaller, more contemporary lamp (maybe with a metal dome shade) for the credenza wouldn't compete with the sconces and overhead light. Agree with everyone's suggestion of 5 x 7 rug. Castlery furniture is really nice!
I think your decorating is nice. I do get bothered when aesthetic seems to cancel out function. I get that they have central AC but fans are so helpful! It helps circulate the air and can be used year round! As someone who has never had a ceiling fan in any of her New York apartments it is mind blowing to get rid of it.
It is lovely, MaCenna! One thing that I would have also done is paint the trims around the doors either the same colour as the door (brown) or the colour of the walls. The whiteness of the trims and the vent grid in the hallway was the only thing that was in my way of complete enjoyment of the space. For some reason, I didn't mind black walls and dark brown coffee table this time. Great choice of sconces and vases! Perhaps they can make some art for the walls as well - that would look amazing!
I love this! I can really see how their two styles blend and compliment each other. And since they haven't moved in yet , I love that you left space for them to add their personal touches. You gave them a really beautiful foundation!
Like the kitchen cabinet color and like the fireplace color, but don't love them together or with the brown coffee table. Maybe it's just how the colors are coming through the video. Light fixture is beautiful and entryway trim work looks great too!
I would have gotten navy throw and some navy pillows to pull in the color of kitchen cabinets. Entry wall stunning, but U would have put the small piueces at the bottom just in case of seams, but you did great job,
Beautifully done MaCenna! Yes definitely needs the side table and lamp. A wooden mantle on the fireplace in a colour similar to the stools would just be awesome so that they can decorate throughout the seasons! Oh and a mirror in the same tone gold as the light fixture hung above the mantle or an art print framed in that gold tone!!! A beautiful throw on the arm of the sofa!!!
You did a great job! Everyone has their own style and taste, you did a great job for your friend’s home. The husband and wife has different styles and you Macenna brought them together in a cohesive way! So many homes are so beautiful just in all white or black. To each his own. As a stylist you create for your clients not yourself! Great job!
Wow! You sure got a lot of “what you should do different “ comments on here! I really think you did a beautiful job. It is so hard to tell what a space looks like unless you are there. And you are doing what the homeowner wants. Not what you want! So GREAT job! I always love what you do!
Omg! I just finished painting my own fireplace black and picked Broadway by Behr too! I had not watched this video until AFTER I was all done! What a coincidence - great minds think alike! 😜 I did pick matte finish and it looks so modern in my 1968 home.
My husband and I live in Australia Fans are needed Just having the ceiling fan circulating makes so much difference and saves on using air-conditioning But would love a light fixture instead makes so much difference to the room
Living in South Carolina, ceiling fans are a must. We have them in nearly every room except bathrooms. They allow us to not have to run our air as cool as we would if we had no fans. Lots of energy savings. ❤️😊
I really liked the makeover and the realistic touch to it, since most peoples homed grow and evolve with them but for the time being they have a cozy livingroom space in their home where they can wind down while tackling all the other spaces in their house. Also I'd add either a bench opposite the cabinet or a chair next to it in the entryway for changing shoes :)
MaCenna love this! Love your idea of putting two of those rugs together in the entryway. I struggle with finding area rugs. That wall in the entry is beautiful and adds such substance. TFS
I think you have done a fantastic job, all the furniture and accessory choices are spot on. They are so lucky to have you and your excellent design eye to put it all together for them. Well done!
sooo lovely macenna! i think making those bowls into pendant lights is such a good idea BUT placing them above the kitchen table in the dining room would make it feel so intimate and calm and warm 🥰 i think it would warm up the black table and complement the chairs! i’m a sucker for a super intimate and low lit dining room so i would 100% try that out if it were meeee! also, my OCD wants to chime in and say the fig tree would look good elevated and placed on the base of the fireplace right behind it! like, same exact spot just on that ledge to elevate the space just a tiny bit! 😉🤭
I really liked the fireplace inspo. If you wanted to mimic the firewood storage without drilling into the brick, you could put some floating shelves on the wall that jut out in front of the fireplace.
Yeah, I agree. I think the lighting temperature in the kitchen appears much cooler than the living room so the black paints (and even wall colors) in each look drastically different rather than complementary. Or at least that how it looks on video, might be different IRL. Still such a lovely makeover though!
I love the board and batten wall you created! I notice that the grille work on the door casts shadows on it and I think that should really be eliminated.
Loved it- maybe a bigger rung for the entry way but the wall and lights were great !!! The living room was warmed up and loved the touches to the kitchen. Such lovely furniture.
I love the addition of the lamps in the entryway! I feel like the perfect circle of the mirror clashes with the wall pattern though, maybe a larger one too sorta sitting on the side board!
Looks good, but where do they put their shoes and outerwear when they get home? I think a shoe rack and coat hanger would be good additions to make it more functional.
Loved your overalls! There gorgeous , u look good in them ! Instead of the tight pants , your demin looked gorgeous as well! The kitchen stunning , the home has been put together so perfect! Well done
The makeover looks good. I think the entry mat should go across the door. It looks incorrect where it currently is due to the scale. Overall though, the renovation looks terrific. It's lovely to see your friends face light up with joy.😊
MaCenna !! It’s absolutely beautiful ! The wall in the hallway looks spectacular with all the woodwork on the wall ! I would love that but my hallway wall is rounded 😢and so difficult to work with ! Anyway the fireplace looks so much better in black also and the decor , well it’s amazing and gorgeous !
Love the board & batten but I do think black shades on the pair of entry table lamps (like in your house) would add more depth and look more sophisticated (and tie in the kitchen cabinets, fireplace and console trim). Right now the entry is a bit one-note.... 🤔 Needs a much larger rug too
Hey Macenna, as for the entryway please consider to add some low light plants like sanseveria, zz, aspidistra it will bring more liveliness that area. I do feel that are needs some!
Talented creator /maker, tremendously hard working, and treasure of a friend . Truly you are everything! ❤ PS I brought out my Christmas decor Bins this weekend - sooo much fun!
I hope the homeowner changes his mind about that shiny fireplace . Wall in foyer looks nice. The vent would disappear if it were painted same color as the wall. Your touches sure added some homeiness
Just curious as to why you didn’t add any artwork to any of the walls. You love artwork girl! I was expecting something in-between those two sconces in the entryway
It all looks SO GOOD MaCenna! Just a note to help protect the hardwood floors, and the island counter top, if your vases and that gorgeous pot you used for the Fiddle leaf fig aren't sealed inside, use a large glass jar inside the vase, and a saucer inside the decorative pot, as the porous nature of them will leach water through.
I would have loved to see the fireplace plastered over.. similar to the cottage! Could be a creamy plaster or a smooth gray concrete 😍 I just feel that it could have really been a moment. I definitely think the tv wall would look great with a similar board and batten treatment to tie everything all in.
Love you MaCenna! I have to echo a lot of the comments about the fireplace, the entry rug, the chain and lack of cohesion. I also have a hard time with the height of the sconces in the entry. The neck makes the light source way too high. Maybe since you have the table lamps in there now you can simply patch up those sconces? Or find sconces that have a lower profile.
It would look much better if the black on the fireplace was more flat looking as opposed to the glossier finish. If it was flat black it would tie in with the kitchen cabinets much better.
Agree. The shiny black doesn't look right on those types of bricks.
Flat paint collects more dust and is a fire hazard. Glossy paint is easy to clean. Also flat paint collect fingerprints too. Idk if you ever had a fireplace but you want a easy clean. So Idk about flat paint on fireplaces or near kitchens
If you mean do a dark Smear instead of paint then maybe
If you mean satin or maybe a dark smear . Maybe but never do flat paint on high traffic areas
I agree. I also think it would habe leaned more into the natural style the wife seems to like
A fan circulate the air and helps the central ac and heater work more effectively
The makeover is lovely and thoughtful. I do have some suggestions. The ceiling fan has a purpose which is to move the air in the home and since the living space is within the kitchen space, it will come in handy. The entryway doesn’t need 5 lights. The sconces are beautiful and the replacement for the booblight will be sufficient for lighting needs. The 2 lamps on the entryway table are too much and take away from the board and batten wall. In this space, less would be more. A longer runner would be nice.
I personally never use overhead lighting in my home. It’s too bright. I much prefer to have lamp lighting & I love the lamps on the entry way, although I understand what you are saying. If the lamps were a tad bit smaller, it would be perfection😊
I personally don’t love when you so entryways with the double lamps on the table, especially across from the double sconces, but it’s very warm and cozy now! Videos like this are so fun
Agree with the fireplace painted a flat or matt black. Being shiny, takes away from all the other beautiful decor in the home. Your eye goes directly to the fireplace because it is large and sticks out, glows, reflects all the light.😊
Between the blue cabinets and super bright lighting, the kitchen has such a cold look. I hope you encourage them to swap out the light bulbs for something warmer!
Beautiful makeover. I think the entryway definitely needs a longer rug though. Well done, MaCenna!
I think the struggle is finding the rugs. So hard.
I would have tried a larger rug… perhaps a 5 by 7 instead of 3x5
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That's what I was thinking - try a 5x7 in the same rug. And if it's too wide, buy another 3x5 and put them together, end to end. It looks like there's plenty of space.
Otherwise, I love the entry!
An easy fix is to get a second one identical to the 3x5 and carpet tape them together on the back to create one larger 5x6 rug.
@@EvelynM-vlogs great idea!!
The kitchen could also be warmed up with warmer toned lightbulbs for the canned lights. They seem very blue. And maybe that is also why the rug looked "icy" like you said?
Looks wonderful, for the hall runner I would go to a carpet store and find the remnant section. Find a piece you like and have them bind it. That's what I've done at my house and have been able to fit in odd sized shapes in my old shack. lol I pay $4 and linear foot to have them bound.
I've done that, too. I really love the rug from Target, though. The problem with carpet remnants is they lack interesting color variation and an organic feel that a rug can give.
Fiddle leaf figs LOVE direct sun as long as they’re acclimated. They don’t do well unless they’re in front of a window.
Yay, for a more modern makeover. Yes, you need a second rug at the entrance, maybe the same one but going horizontal at the door, and that tv looks so big and lonely. Maybe put a literal frame around the tv.
The carpentry work on the wood paneling in the entry is amazing. Your friend is lucky to have a friend with your skill, talent, sheer physical stamina and imagination. Your readers are lucky, too!
I keep seeing spots missed at the bottom of the fireplace and I can’t look away lol also agree with others on the shine, clashing the cabinets! But it’s their house, whatever makes them happy
I think the cold air vent should be painted the same all colour as the entry so it disappears too. Not a fan of the entry rug as I think it's too small. The woodwork is stunning...great job o the rest of the makeover!
Was going to suggest that too.
I'm surprised that doesn't bother me more. I noticed it, but thought 🤷🏼♀️. I think it's not too bad because it's in such a small space surrounded by lot of that color on the door. And its shape is so reminiscent of the spaces in the board and batten wall. But we're really only seeing it from this one angle, looking toward the front door. It might appear more prominent if facing the console piece with the mirror.
ETA: I was watching on my phone and opened my laptop to take a look - now that cold air return is all I can see! 😂
An easy fix is to get a second one identical to the 3x5 and carpet tape them together on the back to create one larger 5x6 rug.
Yup - she still has a lot to learn…
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Oh... and YOU'RE the authority?
The vent should be painted along with the side door wood and needs a bigger rug at the entry way. Just recommend those changes to them when you go back. Good job Macenna. You are a good friend. They get free gifts as well as professional designer. 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Side door? The one by the fireplace? Just checking to see if I'm following. I like the doors painted white. I agree with the cold air return.
Drinking game.. every time she says organic take a shot.. beautiful room!!
I love the black paint on the fireplace I love the like shine
I just ordered the Holiday candle yesterday, can’t wait to get it!
Heart attack MaCenna when you were running the MDF through the table saw using your hand all the way! You need to use a push thingy always if you want to keep your fingers!!!! Ahhhhhhhh! :)
Like it. The only thing I would do, is changing all kitchen light bulbs from daylight to warm white. That would make the two rooms look and feel more cohesive.
Totally! We already talk about that they are going to make them match but it wasn’t just a bulb they have the swap the entire can out so a little more of an investment
It is beautiful! Personally, I would have to have a mantle on fireplace
Came here to say this!! We have to do this to our house but it’s expensive and time consuming because it’s the entire can, not just the bulbs
It would definitely warm up the cabinets and make the two blacks more cohesive.
I was going to add this as well. The under cabinet lighting is pretty blue like hospital lighting it would drive me crazy
I love that different style board and batten wall in the entry! Now they just need some ART 🥰
Yes! I feel like one big piece of art over off the kitchen would be beautiful!
@XOMaCenna take them shopping at the flea market !!!❤❤😊
I kept wondering when is MaCenna going yo add the art?
@@deborahbarone1791very possibly they already have some of their own art which can be incorporated with new pieces. To me art is something that I feel the owners would want to have input into. Everything doesn’t need to be done immediately.
@lindafrance9192 You're correct. Everything doesn't need to be done at once.
I was thinking like a stager, we always finish the space at the time of installation.
Matte black on the fireplace and puhleeze change the lighting in the kitchen! That will fix the warmth problem.😊
Beautiful! But did anyone else find there’s too many lights in the entryway? She put the two lamps, then the lights she replaced on the wall and they already had the one in the ceiling. She should have gotten rid of the the lights she replaced on the wall.
And the lights on the wall are to high. It looks weird.
I think your friends benefitted from the Castlery furniture, so it was a good deal for them. You said there was more changes to be done and I agree. One the fireplace needs a makeover. It could use a fire screen, a mantel of some sort so you can have some art on all that brick. I would hope they will agree to let you de gloss it some how. Some stacked wood in a holder would be nice. As is, it is just a black hole. I'm sure your friends will continue to make it more their own in time.
Nice start! I think you could go much larger on the entryway rug. Something vintage could bring more warmth. Or a checkered rug to bring the 2-tone of the entry console onto the floor? Did you consider painting the front door black (closer to the dark color in the entry console? Once they move in and start to personalize it with art, it will start to come to life (like your place is). Great base.
An easy fix is to get a second one identical to the 3x5 and carpet tape them together on the back to create one larger 5x6 rug.
New entry sconces are lovely, but I wonder why the sconces were on that side of the entry to begin with. It's an odd place for sconces. Seems like they should have been on the opposite wall.
Especially after she added lamps to the entry table, the sconces actually seemed completely unnecessary. I totally get that they were already wired on that side of the wall, but yeah, I think lighting on the opposite wall makes the most sense.
I am thinking maybe there used to be a storage cupboard running along where the entry table is and they had the entry table in between the sconces? That would account for why she found the corridor a bit wide for a rug? The air con outlet would have been hidden by the longer cupboard. Perhaps before selling, they made some alterations to make the entrance wider.
So exciting to see you work your magic in a new and different space! Seeing all your hard work bless another family ❤
thank you so much!
Love your style 💕
ABSOLUTELY DETEST THE GOLD CHAIN ON THE COFFEE TABLE 🙊
Would be really cool to install a mantel with a natural edge above the fireplace. It would bring in the warmth and tie in the dark brown with the black. Something very natural and organic. Accent with more antique brass with a fireplace set.
Since there are three lights already in the entryway, I would’ve went for a smaller half circle table and a chair for that space. Having five lights in that small area is just too much but I love your decorative wall.
I thought that the fire bricks would have been better in a flatter black, but seeing it all together I love it all. What an amazing make over. I love the hallway, you’ve given me some good ideas for mine. Thank you once again beautiful young girl. Just love your designs. You should be soo proud of yourself. Xxx 🎉
I love fans, have them in my bedrooms and my living room plus I also use a tower fan but I’m also from Florida, that’s just what we do.
The style of the rooms is pretty. I know when the personal touches come in. It will look so nice. Art, family history, etc.. The new pallet is a great place to start.
I REALLY like the fireplace color. It balances the space and draws up the eye. That entry wall is beautiful and elevates the space. I’m inspired! Thank you for sharing and can’t wait to see how you continue to help your friends make their house a home 💜
It would be so cool if the off centre bit on the fireplace could be a book shelf like you showed in the inspiration picture. This turned into a lovely space!
I wonder if you could hang photographs of woodpiles along the side of the fireplace to replicate the wood storage in the inspo picture 🤔
It really didn't. She became a Sell-out to pander to her amateur clueless friends, at the expense of high quality content. This is a second Meh.. makeover
She did a much better job with her Manager's bedroom which was the Macennastyle we love, because she was given free reign.
This time it was all about promoting furniture company and pandering to really boring tastes of her friends. I say that's a slap in the face for her Fans ! She started taking us for granted. I may Unsubscribe if this continues
@@ThePlantageNot I personally think its wonderful that her friends were able to receive all the furniture, etc. gifts. A new home is expensive in itself, let alone furnishing it. Instead of being negative towards a style you don't like, be happy she was able to help out her friends in such an expensive way. These makeovers are not about her style indeed, they are about sharing her connections with her friends and creating a home they will enjoy - not you. Have you ever been this generous with your friends?
@@ThePlantageNoteveryone has different styles and there’s nothing wrong with that. If she’s doing someone else’s space it only makes sense to design it in their style not her own personal style. In interior design it’s about meeting your clients goals and if you’re able to offer variation you can cater to many different clients with different styles. I don’t see how she’s a sellout for helping her friends create a space they will love and enjoy. They’re the ones living their after all.
An easy fix for the off center fireplace would be to move the fiddle fig & planter from the floor onto the fireplace ledge.
Dear Maccana I ❤Love your style in your house and the cottage sooooo much ♥️🫶🏻
But i think most of us agree
Makeovers for other people homes is not your greatest skill
I think you can’t go outside your comfort zones and be so versatile with your style
Love you from all my heart ❤
If the client is happy then thats all that matters...
@@nikkikenny1165 i don’t want to come out as a hater but i think she should get our feedbacks in consideration
Honestly this makeover specifically is the worst and you can’t deny it
Im sorry I’m her biggest supporter but doing makeovers is not her strongest ability
@@lwahethabdo7071 this isn't a design for you which is okay she didn't make it for you, but to outright just say someone is bad at something and they shouldn't do it is rude. You have no idea if the client is happy with it but from the reaction I'd say they are happy. It's also not 100% finished as mentioned in the video so your comment is pretty rude. You're saying no offense and following up with being offensive. I personally think it looks really good people are just upset cos it's not the usual final product we are used to seeing in a style we are used too
If you love her style, of course you would not be a fan of this. You can not be a good interior designer if all you do is push your own style on other people, believe me. The biggest compliment I get is when customers tell me they are so glad I have the same style as them. I am quietly thinking "if you only knew, not even close". People who can only appreciate their own specific taste will never make good interior designers or decorators.
@@EvelynM-vlogs i get what are you saying
But in opposition she can’t design for other
You can go back and watch all her previous makeovers .they all lacking the creativity or a special technique
Not like other designers who can make you say wow that is outstanding makeover
They were all average transformations
Not like her own space its a magical and out-of this world 💜
Again I’m here biggest fan 💜but that just the truth
The stark white (cold) lighting in the kitchen, throws off the cohesion. It makes the backsplash look harsh blue. But aside from that, I love everything you’re doing there.
Oh yes McCenna, absolutely enjoyed this video !!! I do agree absolutely a much longer rug in the entry . Beautiful makeover !!!
The board and batten wall is so beautiful!
Macenna....You are such a talented designer/interior decorator! You have such a good eye and you also listen, which is a great skill...the house looks beautiful!
As always, you did a wonderful job. Your friends are very blessed to have you in their lives❤.
I suspect that after your friends have lived with the black fireplace, they will regret their choice of color. There's a beautiful Behr paint, Cracked Pepper, which is darker than deep charcoal but not such a harsh black. It also has the same deep, almost navy undertone that the kitchen cabinets have. There are so many pot lights in the kitchen, living room. I don't really think you need a center light fixture at all, especially if you're going to add a table lamp. Maybe consider moving it to the dining room? Also, dimmer switches on pot lights would be great. Finally, the entry looks gorgeous. From a design perspective I think 5 light fixtures in that small space are way too many. A smaller, more contemporary lamp (maybe with a metal dome shade) for the credenza wouldn't compete with the sconces and overhead light. Agree with everyone's suggestion of 5 x 7 rug. Castlery furniture is really nice!
LOVE it MaCenna!!! It just need some organic/modern art, a bigger entry rug and the lights you're planning to change!
I think your decorating is nice. I do get bothered when aesthetic seems to cancel out function. I get that they have central AC but fans are so helpful! It helps circulate the air and can be used year round! As someone who has never had a ceiling fan in any of her New York apartments it is mind blowing to get rid of it.
As someone who lives in Houston, I don't understand either. If our A/C goes out, fans are a life saver.
Lovely, MaCenna! I'm glad they are swapping out that carpet in the dining room. It's making the table and chairs read "conference room."
It is lovely, MaCenna! One thing that I would have also done is paint the trims around the doors either the same colour as the door (brown) or the colour of the walls. The whiteness of the trims and the vent grid in the hallway was the only thing that was in my way of complete enjoyment of the space. For some reason, I didn't mind black walls and dark brown coffee table this time. Great choice of sconces and vases! Perhaps they can make some art for the walls as well - that would look amazing!
I love this! I can really see how their two styles blend and compliment each other. And since they haven't moved in yet , I love that you left space for them to add their personal touches. You gave them a really beautiful foundation!
Very nice! That entry rug is a little small, but a great pattern. Sometimes it takes a bit of time to find the perfect pieces. Love it!
An easy fix is to get a second one identical to the 3x5 and carpet tape them together on the back to create one larger 5x6 rug.
Like the kitchen cabinet color and like the fireplace color, but don't love them together or with the brown coffee table. Maybe it's just how the colors are coming through the video. Light fixture is beautiful and entryway trim work looks great too!
I would have gotten navy throw and some navy pillows to pull in the color of kitchen cabinets. Entry wall stunning, but U would have put the small piueces at the bottom just in case of seams, but you did great job,
Yes , I enjoyed all the decorations is beautiful, yes I waiting for you decorate your home
Beautifully done MaCenna! Yes definitely needs the side table and lamp. A wooden mantle on the fireplace in a colour similar to the stools would just be awesome so that they can decorate throughout the seasons! Oh and a mirror in the same tone gold as the light fixture hung above the mantle or an art print framed in that gold tone!!! A beautiful throw on the arm of the sofa!!!
I love the black fireplace and the wood trim in the entrance. So beautiful.
Another beautiful, cozy and elegant space created by MaCenna!!! Great job. See you soon. 😊❤😊❤🙏
I love ceiling fans ours is on low all the time .💯💛💛
You did a great job! Everyone has their own style and taste, you did a great job for your friend’s home. The husband and wife has different styles and you Macenna brought them together in a cohesive way! So many homes are so beautiful just in all white or black. To each his own. As a stylist you create for your clients not yourself! Great job!
Wow! You sure got a lot of “what you should do different “ comments on here! I really think you did a beautiful job. It is so hard to tell what a space looks like unless you are there. And you are doing what the homeowner wants. Not what you want! So GREAT job! I always love what you do!
I think everyone is ready for some Texas cottage I know I am!
Yes, me too.
I miss the Texas cottage sooo much, I love that house. Still very much enjoying all of MaCenna's other content in the meantime :)
Omg! I just finished painting my own fireplace black and picked Broadway by Behr too! I had not watched this video until AFTER I was all done! What a coincidence - great minds think alike! 😜 I did pick matte finish and it looks so modern in my 1968 home.
I am in love, in love with the wall and pretty much everything! Beautiful!
My husband and I live in Australia Fans are needed Just having the ceiling fan circulating makes so much difference and saves on using air-conditioning But would love a light fixture instead makes so much difference to the room
Living in South Carolina, ceiling fans are a must. We have them in nearly every room except bathrooms. They allow us to not have to run our air as cool as we would if we had no fans. Lots of energy savings. ❤️😊
I live in Orange County, CA (where they do) and we really don’t need ceiling fans here. Just depends on the weather region I guess.
Ceiling fans are a must in some climates for sure.
Love it - what a dear friend you are to do this for her and her husband.
I really liked the makeover and the realistic touch to it, since most peoples homed grow and evolve with them but for the time being they have a cozy livingroom space in their home where they can wind down while tackling all the other spaces in their house.
Also I'd add either a bench opposite the cabinet or a chair next to it in the entryway for changing shoes :)
Yesss Macenna!! ❤ I always look forward to Sundays and I just know this makeover is gonna be amazing!
awww thank you so much!
Stunning, overall! Only one suggestion- I think you/they should paint the trim and sidelights around the front door a dark color to match the door!
MaCenna love this! Love your idea of putting two of those rugs together in the entryway. I struggle with finding area rugs. That wall in the entry is beautiful and adds such substance. TFS
It’s so beautiful! It makes me want to move to Cali. Also holy moly we are so close to 1 million subscribers! I remember when it was less than 10K.
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I think you have done a fantastic job, all the furniture and accessory choices are spot on. They are so lucky to have you and your excellent design eye to put it all together for them. Well done!
sooo lovely macenna! i think making those bowls into pendant lights is such a good idea BUT placing them above the kitchen table in the dining room would make it feel so intimate and calm and warm 🥰 i think it would warm up the black table and complement the chairs! i’m a sucker for a super intimate and low lit dining room so i would 100% try that out if it were meeee!
also, my OCD wants to chime in and say the fig tree would look good elevated and placed on the base of the fireplace right behind it! like, same exact spot just on that ledge to elevate the space just a tiny bit! 😉🤭
Yes! I wanted to lug the tree to the raised hearth, too! Maybe the hearth isn't wide enough... And the tree will grow!
Great makeover. The changes made in the entry gave the space the ‘warm welcome’ space it needed.
Love the black flat paint on your kitchen cabinets...looks high end ❤
I really liked the fireplace inspo. If you wanted to mimic the firewood storage without drilling into the brick, you could put some floating shelves on the wall that jut out in front of the fireplace.
That is the prettiest chandelier, I love the lightness of it given everything seems big besides it. Love it
Love this make over!!! My only suggestion is since I love the entryway wall so much I'd personally want the same thing on the TV wall.
Well done !!!
@mariannamacomber2114 That's exactly what I was thinking. Would tie the two spaces together and bring some more texture to the living room.
Her kitchen is beautiful ❤ I feel like the fireplace black is fighting the color of the cabinets
O really? I think it helps to tie the spaces together more
Yeah, I agree. I think the lighting temperature in the kitchen appears much cooler than the living room so the black paints (and even wall colors) in each look drastically different rather than complementary. Or at least that how it looks on video, might be different IRL. Still such a lovely makeover though!
I agree it's gives a mixed color feeling because it's not the same shade
I think the giant black TV is what's doing the fighting.
I think the fireplace is really fighting the beautiful kitchen cabinets. I love the kitchen.
I love the board and batten wall you created! I notice that the grille work on the door casts shadows on it and I think that should really be eliminated.
Loved it- maybe a bigger rung for the entry way but the wall and lights were great !!! The living room was warmed up and loved the touches to the kitchen. Such lovely furniture.
You have such a talent it was ok before but now it’s just WOW
I love the addition of the lamps in the entryway! I feel like the perfect circle of the mirror clashes with the wall pattern though, maybe a larger one too sorta sitting on the side board!
Looks good, but where do they put their shoes and outerwear when they get home? I think a shoe rack and coat hanger would be good additions to make it more functional.
Loved your overalls! There gorgeous , u look good in them ! Instead of the tight pants , your demin looked gorgeous as well! The kitchen stunning , the home has been put together so perfect! Well done
What a wonderful friend you are! It looks beautiful. I was just itching to clean off that entryway mirror though!
Same. I'm a perfectionist when it comes to mirror cleaning. I will look from every angle with a light to make sure & get every streak, lol.
You are so talented and have such an eye for detail. Everything you did elevated the space, especially the new feature wall. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
The makeover looks good.
I think the entry mat should go across the door. It looks incorrect where it currently is due to the scale.
Overall though, the renovation looks terrific.
It's lovely to see your friends face light up with joy.😊
It feels luxurious and cozy. I'm more attuned to French country styling, but this is delightful. Way to go!! ❤️
Think about separating the 😊electrical for the ceiling
Light fixture and the wall scones and add a dimmer on the foyer wall sconces
MaCenna !! It’s absolutely beautiful ! The wall in the hallway looks spectacular with all the woodwork on the wall ! I would love that but my hallway wall is rounded 😢and so difficult to work with ! Anyway the fireplace looks so much better in black also and the decor , well it’s amazing and gorgeous !
Love the board & batten but I do think black shades on the pair of entry table lamps (like in your house) would add more depth and look more sophisticated (and tie in the kitchen cabinets, fireplace and console trim). Right now the entry is a bit one-note.... 🤔
Needs a much larger rug too
Hey Macenna, as for the entryway please consider to add some low light plants like sanseveria, zz, aspidistra it will bring more liveliness that area. I do feel that are needs some!
Talented creator /maker, tremendously hard working, and treasure of a friend . Truly you are everything! ❤ PS I brought out my Christmas decor Bins this weekend - sooo much fun!
I hope the homeowner changes his mind about that shiny fireplace . Wall in foyer looks nice. The vent would disappear if it were painted same color as the wall. Your touches sure added some homeiness
Just curious as to why you didn’t add any artwork to any of the walls. You love artwork girl! I was expecting something in-between those two sconces in the entryway
It all looks SO GOOD MaCenna! Just a note to help protect the hardwood floors, and the island counter top, if your vases and that gorgeous pot you used for the Fiddle leaf fig aren't sealed inside, use a large glass jar inside the vase, and a saucer inside the decorative pot, as the porous nature of them will leach water through.
And be sure to add felt dots to the bottom of the vases and pot to keep from scratching.
I would have loved to see the fireplace plastered over.. similar to the cottage! Could be a creamy plaster or a smooth gray concrete 😍 I just feel that it could have really been a moment. I definitely think the tv wall would look great with a similar board and batten treatment to tie everything all in.
I like how the light catches the sheen on dark fireplace! Need to update the vent cover by front door.
Love you MaCenna! I have to echo a lot of the comments about the fireplace, the entry rug, the chain and lack of cohesion. I also have a hard time with the height of the sconces in the entry. The neck makes the light source way too high. Maybe since you have the table lamps in there now you can simply patch up those sconces? Or find sconces that have a lower profile.
I do like the idea of a floating media shelf.
So beautiful, MaCenna!
Looove makeovers 🎉 it feels like a home now, congrats to your friends Macenna