Dark & Moody Dining Nook Makeover | Renter-Friendly!
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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday! Today I'm taking a nook in a small apartment and turning it into a dark and moody dining room. You won't want to miss the renter-friendly beadboard and built-in bench!
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I love how peaceful and non stressful/non dramatic your videos are. It's super professional, mature, and wholesome vibes. When y'all have a problem you tackle it together with grace and a positive mindset ✨
I need to see their reactions to all the cool features. Like the remote lights, and the storage in the table. Like, in a lot of videos I'm left wondering how they respond to the "hidden" bonuses...
SAME! Like yes the space is absolutely gorgeous but somehow the genious parts of the design are left out in the reveal which is so sad
AGREED!
Absolutely gorgeous!! The desk as a table I'm not quite sold on as not keen on the slot for wires in its surface, but apart from that it's gorgeous!
I feel the same way about the table not sold on it. I would think if you were seated on either side of the storage leg, you can't get close enough to the table to eat without bumping your knee or getting your legs in some uncomfortable position. Not a seat to sit for a long time to eat, chat and hang. The cord slot also seems like a hole for crumbs. Hope I am wrong or that they find a similarly shaped and sized dining table if I am not.
@Social Justice Jewelry agree with you. I actually feel a longer rectangular table would make the space feel wider too. As it is, most of the bench wouldn't get used & as you say, you can't actually sit close to the right side of the desk & couldn't put a place setting there as the wire socket circle is raised. It looks pretty but it isn't practical at all.
@@andreamalik2961 for small gatherings (4 people) it will be fine. It looks great but I agree that a bigger table would be more practical - maybe with rounded ends like the desk rather than a rectangle with corners. But I’m reminding myself of when I lived in a smallish apartment with my not-yet husband when we were much younger, and any gathering we had of more than 5 people ended up in the living room.
Everything looks gorgeous, but I do agree about the issues with using the desk as the table. I haven’t looked lately because I don’t have any more room for furniture, but I feel like article would have had a better choice for an actual dining table. It just seems like it’s gonna be really hard to get around those legs and I don’t like that hole in the top. That said, it’s a gorgeous transformation!
I'm the same regarding the desk - I thought that the bulky legs would make it uncomfortable to sit at in most positions, and don't like the cord recess. However, the couple can obviously test it out and if they need to make that one change to the space to make it work for them, it's still a fabulous transformation 🙂
this is STUNNING! it's such a gorgeous makeover. But i do think it deserves an actual dining table. While the desk table is very nice, it does look more like a desk table than a dining table. I think adding a more rustic dining table to this space would have completely elevated the space even more.
I love that Alana's solution to get the panels up was to do a heist 😂 I sense chaos is one of her superpowers.
Alana: Chaotic Good
I watch this episode on our tv and my husband said wow she makes spaces for real people - well done! The amount of storage is amazing.
Love this makeover. Not sure why people are not liking the table. I think it was a genius move. The color alone with the lamp, the booth, the boards. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽💚💚
well gosh I didn't realize I was going to enjoy that special moment in every video where the tape is slowly removed from the edge of paint
This space deserves an actual dining table. I also would’ve loved to see all 3 walls painted that gorgeous color. Still, this was an exciting makeover to watch!
Agree needs a proper dining table
@@rojapiller3444 agree for the dining table
I loved the oval table. Okay, it could be larger, but I think it's the perfect shape to easily move in and around.
I don't typically like bench seating, but this looks amazing!! The only thing I would change is get rid of the fur throws, let the rattan show, it's beautiful. I also think I would have gone a touch greener with the paint. Graham is such a great addition to the channel, I also like the behind the scenes.
Honestly having a team has meant the content has been next level. Especially grahams diys. You guys have inspired me so much with my channel and hopefully one day i can have my own team. Manifesting this
i hope that your channel grows and that you are able to create the team of your dreams one day!
@@neelamaulakh the kindest message, thank you
The back wall looks good. I like it. But (had the same with the small bedroom), all the focus and energy goes into that one back wall and the other (side) walls are neglected and empty. And I think the table looks nice, but it is not really practical with the cupboard underneath it. You could sit with two people opposite each other and it would be okay, but more people and you would not know where to put your legs. It is not only about the look.
petition to make over graham's workshop next!
Alexandra is so sweet aside from being talented at was she does. She also has a fantastic team and they seem to work perfectly together🎉🎉🎉
Lol, Graham and Alana pulled a heist. That was cracking me up. 😝
I love your channel because you decorate unlike most shows which are just house flipping or major renovations
How I miss these videos... Been waiting like crazy...
I appreciate how Alexandra is an intuitive designer. When’s she’s sure about a design choice, like the seat cushion formation, she’s decisive. But if she’s unsure, like with the paint color, she’s confident enough to be deliberative, reflective, and take counsel from her builder and design team. #professional
girl, you have to make more moody interiors. you’re so good at them!
Probably one of my favourite makeovers of yours to this day! 😍🥰
Yay!!!
SAME SAME SAME!!!! Sooo cozy and sophisticated. Dying for it.
Agree - James’s apartment is still my favorite but there are a bunch of other ones that are great also.
Ok in addition to Graham’s show with tutorials, we also need a behind the scenes show with each makeover, walking through the whole process. ❤
Yes!!!
Graham has a show?
Can you please share his channel name?
And Graham needs to wear knee pads before he destroys his knees 😄
Right!!?? Imagine the additional DIY people that would be brought in if there were an instructional video of Graham's work released after the traditional makeover video.
I LOVE that you thrifted for this makeover. I hope to see more of it on this channel. Hell yeah to sustainable choices!
Idk if it’s just cause I’m tall and I’m always thinking about leg room and how comfy I’ll be sitting in something, or if I’ll feel crowded but I kinda wish the table would have been way longer and didn’t have such big legs but at the same time the table is also so cute 😩.
And it really just feels like graham knows literally everything about building and making stuff!! I wish I had his skills 🥹
Thank you for sharing this makeover, you are so inspiring and I love all the makeovers you do!!!!!! The dark moody is so soothing and peaceful
Thanks Sheila!
It was literally just as cozy to have dinner and drinks in there as Hannah wanted!! Such a GORGEOUS space ❤️
I don’t usually comment but wow this is by far the most incredible transformation I’ve seen you do, that paint colour is just perfect, well done team.
Wow okay this is incredible. How awesome to get to DIY peoples stuff and film it for youtube as a job, and show us all and have such a fun time doing it and give the recipients such joy. What a time to be alive
I want a Graham in my life :( He can do anything
I'm I the only one who ships Graham & Alexandra? 🙈 Also, what a beautiful transformation, I loved the finished space. The color combination, style and functionality is fantastic.
I dont know if its just me or was it that the couple brought a new fresh vibe to the video
I love the evolution of how the rooms are both beautiful but increasingly functional. The added bench space and shelving with the light cables in the wall were awesome. Also Graham's dog is so cute! :3
Since she took away a very tall bookcase and large dresser, it was essential to add storage back to the space.
Thumper Alert at 9:28!
Seeing this sweetie pie always makes my day in these videos. Almost as much as coming home to my own puppers.
I definitely vote for a Graham cam channel. It would be a hit for sure!
Your designs are always amazing, but this one is by far my favorite. I’ve bookmarked it for later inspiration in our new home. Graham is an MVP on your team. I’m sure the rest of ‘team AG’ are equally as important, but their talents are more behind the scenes. Team Ag hits it out of the park every week. I’ve learned so much from watching. Thank you.
Your use of color is brilliant. You are the queen of small spaces. ❤
I’ve been watching your videos from almost day one! I think you are a fabulous designer and only wish I lived in Canada so I could get a makeover! I’m 62 years old so the mid century vibes are definitely my style!
Keep going strong
I’m probably your oldest subscriber
67 here! Just recently subscribed and have gotten so much inspiration from these makeovers. Really appreciate seeing what miraculous things can be done to a rental to make it feel glamorous and personal. So glad I found this channel!!
Nope, you are not the oldest, lol 🤣
I am 67 and a subscriber. I agree with what you said about how talented Alexandra and her teem are. Graham is a gift from heaven.
72 here
Graham certainly is a gem! Built in banquet, WOW! It’s dark and moody and so cozy. Beautiful job AG!
It's so beautiful and amazing as usual, however the only thing I'm worried about is you can't wash the cushions from the bench. That's the only thing I would change, but otherwise it's perfect!!!! Also, I love how you did the moody room which is so different from your own style, yet somehow fits perfectly with your style!
Good point. It would likely have been too expensive to make real stand alone cushions with removable covers. But this is a rental for a young couple who might be moving on to something more permanent in a few years, so maybe that doesn’t matter.
I thought that too, but then again it's not much different than most dining chairs which have upholstered seats that are stapled on as well.
Scotch guard them. Really works well
Grahams studio is lit with flourescent lights. That will dramatically affect how the color looks. You need to see it in daylight or something closer to a home lighting situation. Keep in mind for next time.
I love, love, love this makeover!! Great job!
As cool as the desk looks...l just don't know how functional the shape is for having a group sit down. But, it all looks so great and chic!!
Wonderful vibe!
I love you stayed with the color. It's so posh. It looks very Italian drinking room or small coffee shop nook
I was thinking the same thing! It has that vibe!
I just bought a new house and if I had the money I would hire you to make my home fun and cozy,I love 💕 your videos so much!
Love that you did thrifting for this, now I challenge you to do an entire space with only thrifted décor & furniture but can purchase building supplies & paint but if those can be thrift then bonus points.
Fantastic job! I love this dining area. Most dining rooms are boring and under used, but this is the kind of spot I would choose to hang out in to read or chat (with a cup of tea). Alexandra’s vision, carried out and enhanced by her team (love Graham and want to see more of the rest of them) is what makes it all work.
Kudos to you all! I miss James….
Omgooderness, I love the dark, moody look. Alexandra, you have a precious gift. Keep inspiring and designing. Many blessings to you and your team.
What a terrific makeover. My favourite to date. My only concern is the grommet hole in the desk/dining table. Having worked in the office furniture business for decades I noticed it right away. Just didn't work for me. Otherwise it was a spectacular makeover. Loved the paint colour.
I was thinking the same thing. The shape and idea of it were so cool, but I wish they had done something to resurface the table to cover that. Loved everything else!
The space is beautiful. I think it would be really frustrating to sit at that "table" though when there is such little leg room!!! I think only about one person will have adequate leg space. That seems like an oversight. But I think the way it came together is absolutely stunning - the scones combined with statement pendant looks so high end.
Favorite. Love when you branch out from pink and pastels.
I love this makeover. That wall is beautiful. We can see the green undertones. It’s amazing to see how that big hanging light works in the space. My only issue is the table. Not practical. With those thick pedestal legs you can’t pull up to it with a chair.
Drinking coffee and watching Alexandra Gater! Love Graham. I'm saving money to make an office and I wanted to do a board and battan wall but I love the bead board too. Getting lots of ideas. Amazing transformation.
This video has proved that I need a Graham in my life.
the desk as a dining table!? yesssss.
The makeover looks absolutely stunning. The place was completely transformed and I loved it. The finished product is an inspiration. I wished I had more space in my home to make every one of your transformations happen iside my home. You make magic! On the practical side of things, this time I did not like the "table" choice. As a desk, it is the best. As a dinning table people will have trouble with the legspace. The color and wood texture are wonderful, but that round storage leg doesn't help one bit. I love you team AG, but that "table" is a no,no in this case, although I understand that you have to work with what they give you to work with. Other than that, it was wonderful
This turned out gorgeous. Alexandra is so good at what she does. I’m always impressed by her.
OMG I am time traveling I’m working so hard I didn’t realize it was Saturday until I got a notification for your video I love you love The AG team❤🎉
Happy Saturday! Enjoy the video!!
@@AlexandraGater 😹😻💘 Thank you
I think Graham needs to create a book with how-to details for all of his fabulous creations! And some slower-paced, more detailed videos to go along with it. The decorating on this channel is top-notch; but his creations are the stars of each show! TFS! 🌷
Girl this one ROCKS ... and on a side note ... I have been binge watching and LOVE the furniture source by Article. FINALLY found a couch I love after looking for 1.5 years ... LOL ... the struggle has been real!
Alexandra, you totally got what they wanted and then some. The color of the wall and bench was spot on, as were the colors of the cushions. It turned out to be so cozy, elegant, and beautiful. You guys nailed it, again! ❤❤❤❤
Alexandra, could you reach out to the adorable Jenna Phipps on TH-cam to find out if you could collaborate with her? She’s a fellow Canadian with a new small space to decorate in sad circumstances but she has such a fun, colourful and joyous aesthetic that I think you would love to work with. Just an idea. Love all you do xxx
This makeover is AMAZING! A total transformation. The wall, the bench, the shelving, and that color! I'd love to see the nook at night! It is stunning, and Team AG has done it again! And may I say, Graham is a genius!
Team AG you rock! This was such a transformation! Everything was beautiful and did give that lovely cozy warm vibe. My favorite part was the heist! LOL
love the moody vibes and it can still be used as a desk if needed and also a cozy reading nook. Deff has a dark acedemia look !!!
This is my second favorite video of all time because it is a big build and dramatically changes the place in a magical way! And, @AlexandraGater , your kitchen makeover with the black and white checkered floors with the green cabinets is my most fav!!! Yes, 'I' remember that video. (Giggling) Love it!
ah yes, the age old concierge elevator block... dealt with that many a times. We heisted our 65" television up the regular elevator in the evening. The key is to know the desk schedule, usually the night shift is a lot more chill and less likely to ring the alarm lol
The only thing I dislike about this channel is I have to wait so long between episodes. Love you personality, creativity.
Your videos have offered me so much insight and inspiration, to create design for our home! Thank you for all you do, and the simplicity and fabulous ideas you offer!
This is a style I've been obsessed with and am so excited to see come alive on your channel! The variety and class in the makeovers in the last year have been wild -- long time viewer who is very excited for the makeovers ahead 💫
I love how that room turned out. I can being curled up on the bench reading a book with a drink as well - I'm sure it is getting a lot of use.
Now THIS really shows your talent! See? She’s not all rattan, cartoon art and pom poms.
My dining room is literally the Inspo 😍😍 so happy to see this style and colors highlighted 🤩
The giant chandelier made all the difference!!! Great idea
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Alexandra and the AG Team......you have outdone yourselves with this makeover! It is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!! Everything looks fabulous and works together so well 😍😍🤩🤩
A concierge that doesn't let you use the elevator? Damn, and I thought we Germans were sticklers... Glad you found a way around it!
Man, you may have to change the name from Team AG to Team Babe Ruth because every episode, you guys knock it out of the park! gorgeous, love it. Graham's creativity and craftsmanship shine again
I wish Graham had created a wooden plug for that open grommet on the desk/dining table. And you could’ve painted it that beautiful green gray color that’s on the walls and it. And then just tapped it into the open hole and that would’ve added an interesting point to the table and tie it into the space.
Whoop whoop luv dark and moody always
I can’t tell you how much I love you all . The talent of team AG is amazing . This is everyday living . I love how you used a desk as a table . You bring your A game with every episode.
Stacy this is such a lovely comment. We love you too!!
That looks amazing! Comfortable to make many dinners with friends. I love the harmony of the colour, the different wood tones and patterns. Good job team AG! 😍
That is the bench I've been dreaming of. Graham, please come over and make one for my nook! I will provide meals and sound baths😆😍
When AG said “bird”… no honey, the Kiwi is an icon 😂 🇳🇿
Excellent job. P.S. Graham is a treasure.
Alexandra...come to Washington State! Make my life (space) beautiful!
I recently discovered your chanel on youtube and now I'm binging ALL the episodes. I really love how you work with the colors and already got some inspiration with the posters from Desenio for my own space. Thank you! Graham over all does an amazing job and I wish I had all the tools he got. But I think in this episode the upholstery on the bench could have been done more professionaly. It turned out really wavy around the edges. I'm a professional upholsterer myself and just thought "let me do thiiiiiiis" . Please don't get it the wrong way. Still love you guys very much. All the best from around the world.
More of the cute dog please!
Goosebumps every single time team AG does reveal!! Graham killed it again as well. Alexandra, you are a superstar. Love from LA ❤
I wish they showed what the big pendant light looks like when it’s lit. I loooove this dining nooooook. ❤
Loved the extra storage in the seating benches and two shelving units. Warm nice colors. Big light worked!
The moment you come to Europe to do makeovers, I’ll be the first in line 💖
The two book cases frame the room and pull you in. Just lovely. Another great job!!
you said it right!!! the Caw King would be proud 🤣
I love that Grant is so talented, he doesn't even need to tape off the ceiling when cutting in paint. Now THAT'S impressive!
Hey AG Team! I love how this bench situation worked out, it's really such a statement in this nook! Decoration as usual on point! Love the colors, love that it still looks bright and cozy even with the dark wall. The desk/table has an interesting shape but I would not have used it as a dining table for multiple reasons: they wanted clearly to host family and friends around the table and sit around it comfortably for hours even after dinner (as she said) and this table feels not really comfortable to sit around, you can place 4 people in with plates etc and maybe have some space left for fooed. Plus there is this plug outlid which somehow breaks the wow effect as it becomes obvious that it is not a real dining table. Also another thing is that you mentionned that her books would have a moment in the space too which they don't.
So overwall of course excellent handsman craft and designing job, only funtionnality of the table and wishes of the "client", no :/
Other thing: love how you do the problem solving, you guys seems to be just so chill about it and go around things with lots of respect and fun I really love that for you! you seem to be an excellent working team together
Nice transformation, especially compared with the busier looking kitchen space in the background.
Not only did I ask my landlord for permission to make-over my apartment, but I took it one step further and asked to be compensated in my rent for doing so. He offered to rebate a portion of my rent for an entire year, which was a win-win for both of us.
If it were mine, I would have preferred that the bench storage have four separate lids even if it were only one or two continuous cushions. With the larger, heavier, upholstered lids, I would want hinges to make access more user friendly.
Having decided that you liked the colour (which looks very grey with a brown undertone on my screen), I wonder what it would have looked like if the top of the wall was a couple of shades lighter.
As an aside, if the beadboard doesn't go all the way to the floor, it means the benches will have to stay with the apartment when they move out, or the wall will have to be disassembled, patched and re-painted.
I do wish that Graham had been tasked with filling in the electronic cord opening on the top of the desk-turned-dining table...
Did the lights have a dimmer switch?
Nice to see how happy they both were :)
They can add a 1/4" thick, larger panel (could even be hinged to be foldable for stowing) for the table, for those once-a-year, large family events.
I had a big table, used it only once or twice a year + had to battle all year for it not to turn into a repository-of-stuff surface plane.
You had ur moment, stating u might not put à rug underxa dirigeable if u 've got kids! Tx for being so honedtcand praticalminded. Great nook
You are exceeding yourself every time!! SO good.
Graham is a gem. Seriously, he is beyond talented! 🤩
I was waiting for your video last weekend! It's become my weekend fix! Looking forward to more studio makeovers! Xx
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Really beautiful. Very fresh, very clean, very interesting.The only thing I would do is add some sort of translucent or semi opaque bottom to the large hanging fixture because when you are seated at the table you are going to stare into bright light bulbs & I would want to soften that so that you get the illumination, but you aren't looking up at the bulbs.The other thing I might have considered is adding a 2nd top to the dining table as you can see the cord management portal on the pedestal end of the "table"/desk. a white quartz top would allow you to carry the white of the walls, the upholstery on the bench & the sheepskin throw on the dining chairs onto the table. The quartz would also preclude the need for trivets, coasters, etc. as it is more or less bomb proof.
These are my favorite colors and textures. The room looks so much bigger, it's amazing. I would love love love to have a dining room like this 🙂