EXTREME 253 Sq Ft Studio Apartment Makeover | Mid-Century Modern Style
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Published 2024-05-25
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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. Be sure to follow me on Instagram for our monthly video schedule! In today's video, I'm transforming a cozy 253 sq ft studio apartment into a mid-century modern dream. I'm sharing tips on how to create separation in a studio apartment and a DIY project that turns a previously non-existent entryway into a functional (separate!) area.
Credit for inspo images:
Left: styled by James Leland Day, via desiretoinspire.net bit.ly/3Kwnvxz
Top centre: designed by Mathieu Paris, photographed by Veerle Evens for Architectural Digest bit.ly/3UUpErx
Bottom centre: via Fredrika Linde @katarinabangata on Instagram bit.ly/3QSK6HS
Right: via @reltubatokad bit.ly/3V91Lh0
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All Comments (21)
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That room devider is a work of genius! The bed moved completely into the background.
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Graham knocks it out of the park yet again 😵 ingenious
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Gorgeous makeover! To the editor, thank you for including a longer reveal of the persons reaction. That’s such a great part of the videos!
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WAIT-- what can't Graham do??! That's probably the most beautiful entryway I've ever seen! AND it blends in seamlessly with the apartment like it was always there 🥲
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I’d love to hear from people who received a studio makeover, how living in such an upgraded space changed their self conception, improved their confidence, etc. it’s not just about the design, it’s an inner renovation as well!
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That divider has to be one of the most beautiful things graham has made, the rich tones and the curved shelves, also the placement with creating a box for the entryway, wow!
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This is better produced than many TV shows of this type which air. Give this girl a TV spot so she can make some real $$
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Another tip: I use the white version of the same IKEA blind as a projector screen. Cheap and efficient 👍
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Gokhan is giving very fun vibes 👏
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I know we can’t stop talking about Graham every time, but how can we not? His execution of his builds always look so professional and cleeeeean. If I was a landlord, I’d ask to keep these installs bc they’re so good 🤣
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Let’s all appreciate how James makes the video more entertaining each episode with all these inserts 😄👏
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Can we pleaseee get a “meet the editor” video? The “drag him” that flashed when AG talked about the faux plants made me snort laughing
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That room separator is FANTASTIC ❤
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Amazing is that Alexandra (and the team) seem to know the personalities of the people ... They seem, in their surprise, almost to recognize themselves on the decorated spaces. Very special.
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It really warms my heart to see that you have gifted him the Aphrochic book! It is so refreshing to see a non-black designer supporting the work of black designers and gifting it to another non black person to appreciate! This is big, whether you know it or not.
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What I most love about this particular redesign is in practice how few major things changed, meaning, how many of his original piece you kept in their original places. And yet, the changes you made were so impactful! It goes to show, you can be on the right track but still not quite have it all tied together. It takes that creative thought to take it up to that level. This is why you're the professionals!!!
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How cute is he?! Someone give him all the acting work!
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i don't know how big his kitchen/bathroom is but that apartment looks way bigger than 253 sqft! props to alexandra for making it look spacious
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I love the way you change from "grandma chic" to sophisticated modern with equal success. This is fantastic.
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Graham is EXTRAORDINARY!!! I am ALWAYS in awe of.his talent and skill set!!!
