Stunning Small Apartment Tour and Makeover + Budget Friendly Home Design Tips from a Pro
Stunning Small Apartment Tour and Makeover + Budget Friendly Home Design Tips from a Pro
In this video, we’re touring a small and super stylish open concept apartment in Toronto, Canada. It recently got a makeover by the one and only Alexandra Gater – a home decor expert who’s a pro at making small spaces look great and feel functional, on a budget.
In Margaree’s apartment, she created designated spaces for lounging, working, and sleeping using simple but strategic techniques like painting a feature wall, placing furniture on an adequately sized rug, and repurposing an existing hutch as a home office. And she also talks about some of the neat thrifted and DIY pieces she included in the transformation that bring the home to life, like the dusty rose arm chairs, the massive ornate full-length mirror, and the cane webbing headboard.
You can follow Alexandra and see more small space makeovers on her YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexandraGater
*Special thank you to Jubilee and Margaree for being in the video and for letting us film Margaree’s apartment!!*
Thanks for watching!
Mat & Danielle
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CREDITS
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Music & Song Credits:
All music in this video was composed, performed, and recorded by Mat of Exploring Alternatives.
Editing Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Filming Credits:
Mat and Danielle of Exploring Alternatives
Makeover Footage provided by Alexandra Gater and Amanda Moroney
*Special thank you to Jubilee and Margaree for being part of the video!*
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So glad to find her here! I follow her from the beginning on Instagram and I thought she was so talented!
What color and brand paint used for walls & desk?
Very nice and cozy, but where’s her TV?
Young lady, you are always able to outdo yourself! I’m so happy to watch you pour your heart into your designs and turn people’s homes into their comfortable places.
Amazing space. Studios are really tricky to arrange. I can really like even if I like space and prefer 1 or 2 bdr.
Super cute! Unfortunately, that cat is going to to tear apart that cane headboard! Meow meow! 😂🐱
Please, please, please put the lid down on the toilet when you film the finished make over. Your work is fantastic❤
That apartment and the makeover are just 😍😍😍 (as is the kitty)
Love that mirror…I never would’ve guessed that it was a dupe if she hadn’t said so…
Love your channel. Just SO challenged to watch people wearing those oxygen depriving devices. People need to wake up.
Except she has a phobia or dislike of house plants maybe all aquarius do
I see this makeover for second time and I noticed that they cut the headboard to fit perfectly in the baseboard, that’s call perfection ❤
I like the mirror it gave idea what mirror to buy 🧐 I’m professor asd ASD 🤪
foldable table is the best choice, I think. good.
So glad to see Alexandra featured. You should all follow her she’s amazing
love Alexandra n her team ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for watching! You can follow Alexandra & see more small space makeovers here:
https://www.youtube.com/c/AlexandraGater
I love how I clicked on this thinking the thumbnail looked very Alexandra Gater. Love this!
Alexandria Gater is my hero b/c she creates spaces that are functional, beautiful, efficient and tailored to the person who lives there.
I love your style ❤
Wow!! This is one of the best you ever did!!
I freaking love this renovated apartment. It is so my style!
I only do not see any cat furniture… that cat at least needs a gorgeous cat tree. There is one on zooplus for a 100 bucks and fits the space. I have it.
Very cute.
The living room area is so smart because the large rug anchors all the furniture to make it seem like a separate room. There are so many features I like. The desk, the mirror, the headboard and night tables all nice. I also like that it has just enough color to make it feel warm and cozy.
Alexandra’s ability to style even the smallest spaces is impressive. But in the case of this "living in the eaves apartment", she has excelled herself.
I must vacate a beautiful flat overlooking the sea. I have lived in this 50 sqm space for 9 years and hate to leave. I am moving into a truly Lilliputian flat of barely 27 sq m in the same "complex". This video of what Alexandra did in the tiny Toronto flat has given me hope that. At age 77, I might just be able to make the transition without too many tears. Thank you for the "inspo", Alexandra and "Team AG"!
Super cute & so functional! ❤
Why did you not add a Murphy bed? Otherwise it looked why better before the transformation.
It’s very pretty but I prefer looking out a window when I work. Also would have been nice to keep the bed orientation the same as before and add add a gauzy curtain to provide privacy and make the bed seem like it’s in own little room.
I love it!
I adore Alexandra and her channel.She has an amazing team and they always create beautiful spaces.
Can you give information about that overhead light? I love that fixture
My gf would like this,it’s her style
Subtle changes can make a difference in the function and aesthetics of a space. I especially like the hutch conversion into a desk because the pre-existing oak built-in adds such a character bonus as well as allows multiple uses of the open area around it.
Looks really nice but one cannot stratch on that sofa 🙁 the armchairs look good but are helpful only when gueats are there
Super soft & cute. Love it! Environment makes all the difference. ❤
looks nice, but i wouldn’t always have a look on the bed. i prefer look to the window. and where is cats climbing area?
This is my favorite studio you’ve designed /decorated. Love it.
Alexandria is an incredible designer. I love her designing style, which is affordable and doable for all.
OMG, I’m obsessed with the wall desk!
Such beautiful ideas, relaxing and peaceful.
Beautiful!
I like how she explains everything, very helpful!
I’d totally switch out the bed, rotate it and put a white curtain in front so the bed isn’t the center of the attention. The workspace on the other hand is amazing.
Nice!
What a charming apartment – lovely job!
I love this makeover, I remember this video
Living in a tiny apartment Oakville area.. wish to have a make over like this. Love the make over
I love this! You are so talented! Wow! Awesome! Thank you Sharon and talented young lady! ❤️
Beautiful!
Your kitty says they want a tiny rug under the bench for cozy naps