Junk Room Turned Cozy, Bright Family Room Makeover | Living Room Ideas | The Home Primp

Do you have a corner (or, let’s face it — a room) in your house that’s reserved for things you just don’t have anywhere else to store? We’re here to help. In this week’s Home Primp, we collaborated with lifestyle vlogger Elle Lindquist whose loft space was a cluttered dumping ground without any real function. She wanted a space where her family could kick back and relax and also double as a place for guests to stay overnight. After getting rid of the pool and foosball table, there was such a bright, open space for us to work with. We set out to create a living room/guest room/playroom hybrid.

Using removable wallpaper, Alexandra created an accent wall. She also hung a mantle that belonged to Elle’s dad, which instantly made the space feel more like a living room.

And can we talk about that couch?! This brought the primp’s cost up but for a couch that folds down into a double bed for guests, $400 is a pretty sweet deal.

Alexandra used an Ikea bookshelf as a window seat and storage unit in the boys’ play area. She turned fabric plant pots (!) that cost $4 embellished with pom poms (what else) into baskets to organize their toys.

The result? A few key items turned this storage space into a beautiful, bright and airy living room — for under $1000.

Questions or ideas for the Home Primp series? Comment down below or send Alexandra a message on Instagram @alexandragater.

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[natashalindner]

wow, wallpaper, shelf, cushions, monstera, sofa, rug....love, love, love.

[victoriarodriguez]

From Elle lindquist channel and omg that looks so good.

[klbennef]

Awesome job! I'm here from Elle's channel and looking forward to seeing more of your channel!!

[JaneG]

Looks great! I wish I had the vision to transform my small apartment so well and so cheaply! This space will be so useful and used!

[stefanyjones]

Team Lindquist! loved the transformation! Much needed revamp

[erika]

Looking good.. From Elle's channel.. Much love from Anthony NM.

[megansadventures]

Coming from Elle’s channel! Love that couch and dresser!

[amiec]

Here from Elle's channel. The room turned out so well!

[ydancy]

The room looks absolutely wonderful. I really like the design. I’ve been watching the Lindquist’s for three years now. I cannot believe it’s been that long. I really enjoy watching their family grow.

[chelyfrankie]

Coming over from Elle's channel. Love the way it came out. I'm obsessed with the cactus print wallpaper!

[naomikroeker]

My fav was the “Be still my soul” art!

[evababes]

So glad Elle has finally got the loft she wanted and not just a messy man cave! But I swear they already got a very similar couch-bed from Canadian tire after the flood so why didn’t they just use that as they are so similar?! Xxx

[daniellegroover]

So awesome! I also came from Elle's channel 😉
I really love that couch and the wall-paper! Great job!

[nikolareinfelds]

Beautiful! Well done! I love the wall paper!

[jodireed]

Looks awesome! I came from Elle's channel as well!!

[Chelsalay]

My jaw just dropped when I saw this! Love the Lindquist! So cool to see you guys collaborate!

[rominacipelli]

Coming from Elle's channel! You've done a beautiful makeover in the loft. Very inspiring.

[mikayamada]

Alexandra is amazing! Love the results! My favorite area is the kids area! That carpet tho 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[Michelle-nmzf]

Great space revival! I’m part of “Elle’s crew”. Love watching her. You did a fab job on the wall decals.

[kitwhite]

Came from the Lindquist crew. This looks so great and it definitely has the Elle vibe. Fits right in with the rest of the house!