EXTREME TINY BEDROOM MAKEOVER | Post-Modern Style

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 tackling a post-modern style bedroom makeover in a tiny apartment (it's a junior + 1 bedroom, to be exact!) I also DIY closet doors using cane webbing and paint. If you love bold colour and interesting shapes, this makeover is for you!

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[asconza]

I am so beyond lucky to be a part of this team🥺 thanks for making my first place feel like a home!! Having this bedroom has been a dream 🥰

[wetheinnovators]

There are so many gorgeous elements! The only things I would change:
1. The closet doors would probably be better in a black or maybe a primary color since that is a little more post-modern and go better with the headboard. Like a deep red would've been cool or honestly a dark wood stain could've been great. The lilac seems a little random, and more of the classic AG style instead of coordinating with the rest of the space
2. Someone else mentioned freeing up the night stand and I totally agree! Having the huge lamp, book and plant there instead of a place for water/phone etc, isn't super functional.

[tanujamullick]

Before I watch this episode, I need to share a thought… AG is an inclusive, wealth sharing, job opportunity, talent platform transformer. That sets her and the team way ahead of others in the same field. You tube should honour her!

[Nefertsukia]

At 29:25 James edited himself into the group photo... I just can't! 😂 gotta love this whole team, job well done once again!

[tarepanday]

love it!!
2 tiny details that I thought could elevate/finish the space even more!
1. Paint/stain the bed frame a darker wood tone
2. touch up paint on the baseboard next to the closet
3. Maybe move the diy lamp to the mantle so it could stand out more against the white? 😍

[kittipooki]

I love how Danie's pencil feels like a magical lucky DIY artifact at this point 😂

[ginagoodman]

The wood connector is actually a nice touch for the vase lamp aesthetically:)

[kayenacur]

That headboard color is everything! Also love how the art mirrored the red vase. Just get that leaky candle off the book on the bedside table!

[opendoortheatre]

I love the final reveal of this make over! Beautiful work - I’m a huge fan so this is only meant to be helpful and not as a criticism. From my health and safety training as a design and resistant materials teacher (would you call that wood shop in the states/Canada?) - but blowing dust is something I’ve had to teach my students to fight the urge to do constantly! Particles/dust get into the air and can affect lungs and eyes - and if you’re all working with timbers over long periods of time you want to limit that as much as you can as they contain carcinogens! I know lots of DIYers watch your show so I wanted to say something so people can keep themselves safe! Xxx

[ronifurr]

Graham is so sweet! Everyone else makes fun of Alexandra, and he’s just out here being her biggest fan!

[lindacruikshank]

Love the headboard and the closet doors. My only suggestion is to finish the inside of the doors with a trim around the cane.

[marjojohannasutinen]

The headboard is without a doubt the queen of this makeover! It's a gorgeous statement. Not swapping out the functional but *very* basic pendant lamp seems like a missed opportunity.

[katherinespencer]

Love how this turned out. Very smart design for such a small space. My only request, for future decorations, omit live flame candle near the headboard. It’s extremely dangerous, too close to the curtains, too. My friend had this happen in her bedroom, damages were severe.

[alicesullivan]

I am only three months behind on my comments, so please.... OF COURSE GRAHAM should have his own store. ALESSANDRA had the perfect reaction to her beautiful bedroom. Ya'll hit it out of the ball park. Some of the best giggles and laughter ever - re: the lamp. re: the foam. Alexandra: you are so humble about your prodigious skills, talent, & your inviting personality. Within a couple of years, you'll be busting through your second million subscribers. Thanks muchly to you and your wonderful crew, for helping to fill my aloneness with so much fun & beauty. All of you be healthy, safe, and continue to light up this 78 year old woman''s life in stifling hot South Carolina. (my little wish is that the power stays on till fall gets here.) With love and appreciation, Alice

[emileemorgan]

That vase lamp is one of your BEST diys ever! SO beautiful 🤩

[Marlay]

I love the idea of an introvert studio appartment, it looks like an hotel room. Very beautiful ! 🤩

[victorialove]

In general a beautiful job. Love the headboard. Really love the bifold doors with cane. I'm going to do that to one of my closets. I think the "night stands" are over accessorized. They need to be functional so you need to leave more space for things one might have to put on them. The curtains in such a small space definitely do not need to puddle on the floor. No no no. In the video you can see she already tripped on them. Please incorporate function and practicality into your design.

[annt]

The scale of that headboard is so balancing and zen for that space. Anything smaller would feel cluttered; it’s like you needed something on a completely different scale to direct the eye and unify the room.

[cindyboughen]

Graham’s shirt could say “I can do anything!”😍

[LJmysticOwl]

The fact that you all wore lilac overalls to match the doors... perfection.