I would have put the shelves on the wall above the desk and put the acrylic board on the end wall where I could reach it to make notes or add samples. I definitely like the second rug the best with those colors.
@@thoselittlehands5388 he said to put the acrylic board on the END wall, meaning the wall on her right if she is seating in her desk. She is also gonna hit herself in the head with that shelf above her seat.
As much as I like the Alex cabinet separating the space from the other room, I also find that it reduces lighting in the nook. I think a floor lamp or a table lamp to the right of the room would be needed in order to light her face during the many video calls she will need to do. Perhaps if the shelf had been above her desk, a lighting solution there could have helped with that. It’s definitely a tricky space!
I gasped when I saw that chair. It looks so uncomfortable. I was so glad when I heard her other chair will actually be there and that one is extra. Also, personally I would have put the acrylic on the wall to the right. I’d get frustrated if I had to keep standing up to jot down a note, otherwise it’s a neat idea. Love the wall and the larger rug
I would put two shelves above the desk where I couldn't bang my head on them. I also would have put the dry erase board on the end wall, at a height that would be easy for me to jot down notes while seated. Like the accent wall color, desk and cabinet. I would definitely choose the larger, darker rug.
I think I've watched all your videos on your main channel twice and just binged all of the Make My Space Work videos throughout quarantine! You are so talented and fun to watch 💜
Love the rug you chose. Love the staggered shelves. Love the taller storage on the outside. Love the desk and chair and how the accent color looks with her logo. Always love the plants. Great job.
Well done. Nice Zen vibe in that office with the gray/white/black. Love the acrylic board. I think I'll be getting one of those. I vote for the second rug, but if I were choosing I might look for strong diagonal lines to visually enlarge the space. But that's a minor quibble and not strictly necessary.
I love BOTH rugs (&, incidentally, YOUR pedestal bowl that is no longer white but now LAVENDAR...SO MUCH BETTER!) and you really couldn’t go wrong with either one but I do like your rationale for filling the space out. The new desk feels spacious and expansive, the new tower o’ drawers gives her room to soar. So great! I’m a little concerned that the dark grey background will not be much contrast to her black hair on Zoom calls but now I see her logo is that color so she will just have to get some great lighting for video. I wish there were some more colorful touches of her sample fabrics, vision board pics, inspirational images of everyday heroes, etc. but she can add all that. I know her products and the people she is serving will bring most of the color and pattern. So excited for them!
It looks fine there, I thought. I mean, if it's reachable for the client. You won't brush against it there, smudging the notes before you can photograph them.
The 2nd rug was the best choice, for sure. Love your channel. I'm Cuban and I live in Beijing, so happy to tell you your ideas reach out people all over the world 🥰.
I love this. And I love how much your styling range has grown!. I love the second rug and I'm so glad you kept the original chair, my back started hurting looking at the bonus chair..i think that should be your next challenge especially for this series.. Finding ergonomic office chairs that are also stylish!
Yes! I thought the same about the chair. I feel like in this kind of videos (not Alexandra's per se but other makeovers I've seen), many people overlook the tremendous importance of a good office chair and sacrifice comfort and durability for style. I love your suggestion for Alexandra to tackle that challenge!
I personally would have maybe utilised the back wall to build in a wall to wall desk and overhead wall to wall shelves and maybe even add the filing cabinets instead of actual legs on both sides for extra storage? And bc her business involves cloth samples, maybe a clothing rack would’ve come in handy as well?
You made it a sophisticated warm office space, well done. I am happy she's small, my kids would have constantly bumped their head against the shelves. The second carpet had the accent wall colours in it and tied the place together. Love it.
You do a wonderful job clearly understanding what your client needs in their small space to be able to work in there a small space. You also come up with great storage ideas.
I also think the acrylic board should have been under the shelf to her right where it would be more accessible and I would also have put a task lamp on the right corner of her desk and a nice piece of artwork above her monitor so she could have a relaxing visual piece to look at for a break and also so it would/could have been seen from the living room. I do love the accent wall color and the desk and chair. The second rug was the right choice in my opinion as well.
I just painted over ALL the grey in my home I purchased in July...within three days of moving in I knew I couldn’t stay without a sunnier color. Every room was grey.
I’ve been watching all your video’s again today!! We’ve been thinking on make over my grandmothers house on a budget so your tips are the best way to start en inspire us 🤩
I love what you did with the space, but where did you put all of that stuff? There's no way all that fit in the upright drawers. And where did her Cricket machine end up? I love the second rug and I'm so glad that's the one you chose!
I love it. You are so talented in what you do. It would be so great if you could make a tutorial about how to change a light. I would love to change mine but I’m afraid to do it.
Beautiful tranformation but I agree with others when they said the acrylic board would probably work better on the end wall and a little lower. I'm 5'9" with long arms and there's no way I could reach that comfortably with the computer screen and desk in front of it. Other than that I love the rug and the paint color and the plants. You did a great job.
It's honestly so inspiring seeing you take on these really small spaces! It makes me want to respect and make the most of my workspace. Would love to see you do an artist/painters studio!
What a great transformation. It looks so much bigger than before. I would have chosen the 2nd rug, too; the colors go better and the size was right. Great job! Blessings all!!!!
What a wonderful person the recipient is, such a giving person ❤️ And wonderful that you were able to give to her. I loved the dark moody wall, loved the second carpet choice, shelves look great. Don’t be too hard on Xico for being late - he is such a hero in every one of your makeovers 😃 Stay sage and best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
Hi Alexandra! I been working from home for 5 years now and from experience a drawer in the desk is needed. The other thing i will have done differently is to install multiple shelves in the narrow wall only. Love the color of the accent wall and the lamp is beautiful. 😉
I’m a plant lover and it’s true, scientists in Japan proved that plants make you more productive!! That’s why a Looooot of new offices in Tokyo have plants and living walls🥰🙌🌱
But as a plant lover you also know that they need light to thrive. This is a very dark nook. Only faux plants should be put there. These plants will die soon if left where Alexandra placed them.
@@walle5667 some low light tolerant plants might survive in there (not sure the amount of light), but definitely not the ones she chose. I hate faux plants though, that's just a lot of unnecessary plastic. Just because we translate "fake" into the French "faux" doesn't make it chic. Using dried plants like eucalyptus or olive branches or even pampas grass is another way to bring plants to a dark corner.
I like the second rug better. I like the colors better and it appears to have more of the charcoal grey tone from the accent wall. I also like the cabinet. The position of the cabinet helps define the office space from the living room.
I feel like the floating wall shelves are invading the behind the desk walking area of the nook. I think it would be more functional stacked on far wall or L over the desk. I think leaning over the desk (and computer) to write on board can get awkward. Board on accent wall could be a teaching tool. 🤔
Yes the organization of items seemed strange to me too, the space feels cramped. Also the « divider » limits the amount of light on the desk. Pretty but not very confortable :)
I would have put the shelves on the wall above the desk and put the acrylic board on the end wall where I could reach it to make notes or add samples. I definitely like the second rug the best with those colors.
i think that is nice to see your acrylic board while working
Then it would show on her zoom calls. She probably doesnt want that
It seems like you won't be able to reach the majority of it unless you're real tall
I agree. I think this would be a much better layout!
@@thoselittlehands5388 he said to put the acrylic board on the END wall, meaning the wall on her right if she is seating in her desk. She is also gonna hit herself in the head with that shelf above her seat.
This makeover I liked too. The cabinet, floating shelves, desk, and acrylic erase board were the best of this makeover.
As much as I like the Alex cabinet separating the space from the other room, I also find that it reduces lighting in the nook. I think a floor lamp or a table lamp to the right of the room would be needed in order to light her face during the many video calls she will need to do. Perhaps if the shelf had been above her desk, a lighting solution there could have helped with that. It’s definitely a tricky space!
You could clip a selfie clamp light to desk or ring light to computer.
good point, i thought so too
I gasped when I saw that chair. It looks so uncomfortable. I was so glad when I heard her other chair will actually be there and that one is extra.
Also, personally I would have put the acrylic on the wall to the right. I’d get frustrated if I had to keep standing up to jot down a note, otherwise it’s a neat idea. Love the wall and the larger rug
I can tell you its the opposite, its very very comfortable! (And its Danish design😍🇩🇰🇩🇰)
That chair looks great to me - I have a similar stool and the seat is supportive without being chilly.
kattemilla I absolutely agree, I have a chair like this in my own work space, and it's very comfy.
"I gasped" ... so dramatic lol
I like the 2nd rug 👍🏼. Nice transformation, hope her business prospers.✌🏼
Such a small space and you were able to make it functional! Blessed and safe days!
I would put two shelves above the desk where I couldn't bang my head on them. I also would have put the dry erase board on the end wall, at a height that would be easy for me to jot down notes while seated. Like the accent wall color, desk and cabinet. I would definitely choose the larger, darker rug.
Ruby is short she won’t bang her on the shelves.
Chico freehanding that paint cut corner!!!
This series makes me want to be an entrepreneur
@@makemyspacework I love you
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I think I've watched all your videos on your main channel twice and just binged all of the Make My Space Work videos throughout quarantine! You are so talented and fun to watch 💜
SAME!!!
When you put down the first rug, I thought “how pretty, wish it was slightly bigger.” You put down the 2nd, and I thought “GORGEOUS, that’s the one!”
The second rug is the best. Another great room.
I love this series!!! You are so talented and awesome
Poor Chico! You shouldn’t call him out!!! You need merch. that reads, “Chico, I need You! “ 😀😀
Love the rug you chose. Love the staggered shelves. Love the taller storage on the outside. Love the desk and chair and how the accent color looks with her logo. Always love the plants. Great job.
Totally good call on the rug...love the darker & bigger version.
Well done. Nice Zen vibe in that office with the gray/white/black.
Love the acrylic board. I think I'll be getting one of those.
I vote for the second rug, but if I were choosing I might look for strong diagonal lines to visually enlarge the space. But that's a minor quibble and not strictly necessary.
I like the 2nd rug as well.
You have such brightness to you and it shows in all your videos!
I love your designs.
I love BOTH rugs (&, incidentally, YOUR pedestal bowl that is no longer white but now LAVENDAR...SO MUCH BETTER!) and you really couldn’t go wrong with either one but I do like your rationale for filling the space out. The new desk feels spacious and expansive, the new tower o’ drawers gives her room to soar. So great! I’m a little concerned that the dark grey background will not be much contrast to her black hair on Zoom calls but now I see her logo is that color so she will just have to get some great lighting for video. I wish there were some more colorful touches of her sample fabrics, vision board pics, inspirational images of everyday heroes, etc. but she can add all that. I know her products and the people she is serving will bring most of the color and pattern. So excited for them!
I love these tiny nook makeovers. Also, the space looks great, but your lipstick is EVERYTHING. 💄
The acrylic marker board should have been on a more accessible wall, not behind the computer!
It looks fine there, I thought.
I mean, if it's reachable for the client.
You won't brush against it there, smudging the notes before you can photograph them.
Agree. It’s difficult to utilize the entire board reaching over a desk, have experienced firsthand.
Agree! Also would prefer to have the hanging shelf on the left wall - on top of the table. To avoid her head bumping to the shelf while standing.
Definitely.
Glad it wasn’t just me. Ruby isn’t that tall so reaching across the desk over the top of the monitor seems awkward at best and maybe straining.
The 2nd rug was the best choice, for sure. Love your channel. I'm Cuban and I live in Beijing, so happy to tell you your ideas reach out people all over the world 🥰.
Love it!!!! The nook actually looks more spacious after 💓💓💓
I love the second rug. You do beautiful designs. Toronto is lucky to have you!
Oh my goodness I don’t know how you do it that little tiny space turned into a beautiful little office for her❤
I love that first rug! And the corner shelves really does make it feel like a bigger space. Love that.
Looks amazing Alexandra and yes the darker rug was the way to go 💜
Love it. Definitely the second rug. Always enjoy your videos.
I love the light in this one
Awesome new space! I really like your red lipstick but LOVE the pink you have on in this video!!
2nd rug looks the best! Nice colors great job!
Definitely the darker rug! Great choice!
I am from Haiti and I watch your work on TH-cam and I absolutely love everything you do ❤👏👏👏
The 2nd rug with richer colors. Defines the space good job 👍
Second rug looks much better! Good choice!
I love this. And I love how much your styling range has grown!. I love the second rug and I'm so glad you kept the original chair, my back started hurting looking at the bonus chair..i think that should be your next challenge especially for this series.. Finding ergonomic office chairs that are also stylish!
Yes! I thought the same about the chair. I feel like in this kind of videos (not Alexandra's per se but other makeovers I've seen), many people overlook the tremendous importance of a good office chair and sacrifice comfort and durability for style. I love your suggestion for Alexandra to tackle that challenge!
I personally would have maybe utilised the back wall to build in a wall to wall desk and overhead wall to wall shelves and maybe even add the filing cabinets instead of actual legs on both sides for extra storage? And bc her business involves cloth samples, maybe a clothing rack would’ve come in handy as well?
You made it a sophisticated warm office space, well done. I am happy she's small, my kids would have constantly bumped their head against the shelves. The second carpet had the accent wall colours in it and tied the place together. Love it.
2nd rug was a good choice, for sure! I love how this turned out. Great job!
You do a wonderful job clearly understanding what your client needs in their small space to be able to work in there a small space. You also come up with great storage ideas.
second rug for sure! it ties in with the wall too!
Glad you keep making these. These videos have helped save my sanity during COVID.
I love both rugs, but I think the larger one ties in with the accent wall perfectly! Love your work Alexandra! :)
I want a nook!!! Really beautiful. I'm getting lots of ideas for my studio apartment watching all the different episodes💖😁
This is quickly turning into one of my favourite makeover series on internet. Love!
Second rug. Greatjob! My library needs you.
Even I like the second rug more! Your styling scene is amazing Alexandra! I eagerly wait for yours makeovers!
I also think the acrylic board should have been under the shelf to her right where it would be more accessible and I would also have put a task lamp on the right corner of her desk and a nice piece of artwork above her monitor so she could have a relaxing visual piece to look at for a break and also so it would/could have been seen from the living room. I do love the accent wall color and the desk and chair. The second rug was the right choice in my opinion as well.
I love this small space and rug #2 was definitely perfect. ❤️
I don’t think it’s a knock against Alexandra’s talent to say that if feels like so much of these makeovers are tidying and organizing.
Excellent makeover ! I think putting the arcylic board on the right side wall would be more functional. What do you think?
2nd rug for sure was bigger and match the the accent wall really nice!!
Love the darker rug!
I just painted over ALL the grey in my home I purchased in July...within three days of moving in I knew I couldn’t stay without a sunnier color. Every room was grey.
The big rug was a good idea and you did fabulous for such an interesting condo nook.
Looks fantastic! You did a wonderful job!!
I’ve been watching all your video’s again today!! We’ve been thinking on make over my grandmothers house on a budget so your tips are the best way to start en inspire us 🤩
I love what you did with the space, but where did you put all of that stuff? There's no way all that fit in the upright drawers. And where did her Cricket machine end up? I love the second rug and I'm so glad that's the one you chose!
Amazing makeover! Good luck Ruby on all your endeavors!
Great job! I liked the darker rug.
2nd rug is gorgeous!
I love the second rug.
loved the second rug also...made the wall colour pop even more..
I love it. You are so talented in what you do. It would be so great if you could make a tutorial about how to change a light. I would love to change mine but I’m afraid to do it.
I really love it :-) but does the pendant light give her enough light on her keyboard? Maybe there could have been a cute table light as well? 💡
I love the second rug. It seems to have more continuity within the room. Love the room makeover!
I am OBSESSED with that minimalist arc faux planter on the desk 😍. Such a small detail but makes a great impact.
Loved the darker colors in the second rug you chose and the desk solution. 👍🏾👍🏾
So cute!! Love the pendant light and all of the plants!
Beautiful tranformation but I agree with others when they said the acrylic board would probably work better on the end wall and a little lower. I'm 5'9" with long arms and there's no way I could reach that comfortably with the computer screen and desk in front of it. Other than that I love the rug and the paint color and the plants. You did a great job.
you are the best! I adore you and your channels! Thank you so much !!!
It's honestly so inspiring seeing you take on these really small spaces! It makes me want to respect and make the most of my workspace. Would love to see you do an artist/painters studio!
What a great transformation. It looks so much bigger than before. I would have chosen the 2nd rug, too; the colors go better and the size was right. Great job! Blessings all!!!!
What a wonderful person the recipient is, such a giving person ❤️ And wonderful that you were able to give to her. I loved the dark moody wall, loved the second carpet choice, shelves look great. Don’t be too hard on Xico for being late - he is such a hero in every one of your makeovers 😃 Stay sage and best wishes from Australia 🇦🇺
Looks beautiful !!
The second rug was the best.
Hi Alexandra! I been working from home for 5 years now and from experience a drawer in the desk is needed. The other thing i will have done differently is to install multiple shelves in the narrow wall only. Love the color of the accent wall and the lamp is beautiful. 😉
In another video, she added an under desk drawer - you can get them to stick on.
But she has a huge tall drawer unit right next to her desk.. I think she'll be fine there :)
@@Kath-Erina Of course for all the supplys, I have a small one too, but in the desk drawers i keep important papers, the agenda and stuff like that.
Good luck on your business!!!
Brilliant as ever Alexandra!
I love the rug that you picked the second rug. Brighter colours❤️
Love the color of the accent wall! And that storage tower. What a huge transformation in such a tiny place. Great job Alexandra!!👏🏻
Wow!!!!!!! Looks so good.love it
Beautiful
Wow you hurt my feelings have 3 of them lights in my house 😂 but you’re right I’m change them out now
Wow, I love this space!! Great changes/additions but the accent wall is AMAZING!!
Beautiful I love ❤️ the accent wall
I’m a plant lover and it’s true, scientists in Japan proved that plants make you more productive!! That’s why a Looooot of new offices in Tokyo have plants and living walls🥰🙌🌱
But as a plant lover you also know that they need light to thrive. This is a very dark nook. Only faux plants should be put there. These plants will die soon if left where Alexandra placed them.
@@walle5667 some low light tolerant plants might survive in there (not sure the amount of light), but definitely not the ones she chose. I hate faux plants though, that's just a lot of unnecessary plastic. Just because we translate "fake" into the French "faux" doesn't make it chic. Using dried plants like eucalyptus or olive branches or even pampas grass is another way to bring plants to a dark corner.
@@walle5667 There are light bulbs that are made to specially foster plants. They emit sunlight type rays.
Alexandra needs merch that says “Make Chico do it.”
@@makemyspacework Who doesn´t love Chico ? He looks brazilian. Good guy ! :)
Yes
@@carolargentina he does! I think so too.
I like the color on the wall. I would have prefered the shelves on the same back wall. The L makes it look smaller.
Glade im not the only one
I agree and you probably won’t be able to see them when she’s on calls cuz they’re a bit high
I liked it. My only worry was hitting your head. Because I’m a klutz and do this often. 😆
@@LE123LE123 me too. Getting hit on the head whenever I wake up suddenly doesn't seem at all appealing 😯
@@lizz_crossing l
Nice job, Alexandra. Definitely rug #2. Your expertise never disappoints.
Love it...think the logo would look better in a white 🖼 great job 👏
I love it. The rug is gorgeous and I like the shelves and plants. Honestly my favorite is always Chico!💕😘
Also love the second rug, desk is great also.
Love your style and aesthetic. Also love your vibe
i think dulux oxford-blue would have been gorgeous on the wall. The grey is so dull
I like the second rug better. I like the colors better and it appears to have more of the charcoal grey tone from the accent wall. I also like the cabinet. The position of the cabinet helps define the office space from the living room.
The shelves were a win!!!!
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I always look forward to watching your uploads!
I feel like the floating wall shelves are invading the behind the desk walking area of the nook. I think it would be more functional stacked on far wall or L over the desk.
I think leaning over the desk (and computer) to write on board can get awkward. Board on accent wall could be a teaching tool. 🤔
Yes the organization of items seemed strange to me too, the space feels cramped.
Also the « divider » limits the amount of light on the desk.
Pretty but not very confortable :)
Love this makeover the dark rug is my favorite I liked everything you did job well done