Extreme 150 Sq Ft Studio Apartment Makeover | Studio Fix S1 E1

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 Friday! I'm so excited to launch my brand new series Studio Fix, a series dedicated to making over small bachelor apartments. I know so many of you live in small spaces, so I wanted a series that gave you ideas on how to decorate and organize your own tiny abodes. I'd love to know what you struggle with when it comes to small space living in the comments below!

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[burney]

Wow, as a 70-year--old woman who recently moved into an Assisted Living facility studio, did I need to see this! You've given me some brilliant ideas for maximizing my space. You are my NEW FAVORITE PERSON TODAY! Thanks so much ~ (P.S. This looks beautiful!)

[Fiiiyahh]

Her reaction is everything. I think people overlook your client's reactions. They are quick to judge a little thing here and a little thing there. Katie was in AWE of her studio. That's all that matters! You have a true talent Alex!!!

[CharlotteIssyvoo]

My favourite part was your obvious love for your friend at the end. It was heart warming. I no longer live in tiny spaces, but I'm now disabled and like to create spaces where everything is in easy reach for me, so I don't have to struggle to get up too often. So, for example, as I sit here at my desk, everything I need is in easy reach. Tiny apartment makeovers give me ideas for my little, accessible spaces, though I've almost never seen a tiny apartment makeover that would work for a disabled person. It could definitely be done though. It would be a fun challenge for you.

[zoraarnold]

As someone who lives in a 150 sq ft studio, I totally understand and relate to Katy's reaction. Amazing job with this, Alexandra! <3

[elizabethm]

This moved me to tears as I saw that I really can keep some of my treasured items when I move to my tiny house! Thank you so much for taking us on your journey to enhance your friend's life. In so doing, you've enhance ours!

[phyllisfreelancer]

Guys, kindly note she states that the client Wanted a console table. As much as there is storage to consider, she also had to put into consideration the client's wishes. Also she may have not tackled the bathroom because it was not part of the agreement. Before we rush to Criticize, let's consider that we may not know everything about such arrangements. Great job!

[drkavyashekar]

Oh wow. This is absolutely the before and after that I live for. Excellent job Alex. I mean this is what your makeovers are about. Changing lives, one home at a time.
We often forget the kind of impact our home, whether big or small, has on us. I see so many people who are so much more than what their living space screams. It's always stressful to come to a place which doesn't match up to the person you are. You transformed this home into a beautiful haven that Katie deserves. I truly understood why she teared up.
Love from India.

[widadnemry]

omg honestly i cried when the girl cried. its like an european artist apparemment ... so so pretty

[MaPrajna]

What a transformation! I love how it became her home and even more, I love your care and kindness towards others. You are truly uplifting those who get makeovers and all of us, who get to enjoy vicariously. Thank you, Alexandra! 👍✨🦚💓

[debrabell]

What a difference this makeover made to this space. It is so well thought out. I think the book shelves made the biggest impact, and the light cupboard's. You turned it into a great space for her. Beautiful job. 😊

[imnotblonde]

'It's like the little french minimalist studio apartment of my dreams' I felt that

[Petitechickadee]

This is one of the only truly 'small space' makeover channels on Youtube, love to see design for units under 500sq ft! Thanks Alexandra (from a tiny studio dweller)!

[karenkessin]

Nice! My one suggestion for the series would be to include a floor plan in your comments (hand sketched would be good enough for me!) which would make it much easier to follow what you are doing.

[sherripowell]

This is actually the second time I have viewed your series. I love what you have done. I feel like anyone can do a large space with a large budget, but making over a small space with a limited budget takes talent. I am actually viewing it a second time as I am in the middle of remaking a small camper. Same rules apply. Thanks!

[alejandrasweet]

I love your minimalist design of the space..it brings out the character of the room and it's light and airy.

[terrioakley]

Alexandra the apartment looks so light and airy . No wonder Katie cried it’s gorgeous 😊

[corrinaroslynn]

This is my FAVOURITE space I’ve seen you redo!! Im in love with those shelves, and the colour of those cabinets!! So excited for this series 🥰

[forest_green]

I love this idea! My family of 4 needs ideas to increase storage while decreasing visual clutter. We don't live in a studio but we do have less than 800 sq ft of living space. The bookshelves look so cute and romantic on the top.

[vickimathews]

Thank you so much for all your awesome ideas. I am 80 years old and downsizing so I can move into a studio apartment, but currently love my book collection and knickknacks on several standing bookshelves. Your shelves up high are a fantastic solution to free up tons of floor space. I find I take out and refer to books once in awhile, but storing a folding stepstool in the closet would solve that issue. You have great ideas and vision.

[miriamalonso]

Wow! Just love your videos! The way you organized and designed the space while highlighting your friend’s personality is brilliant. So much today is minimalist to the point of boring uniformity— you beautifully transcend this. ❤️❤️❤️