*TINY* 70 Sq Ft Living Room/Entryway Makeover On A Budget!

*TINY* 70 Sq Ft Living Room/Entryway Makeover On A Budget!

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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. New videos every Saturday! Today I’m making over a viewer’s tiny living room that also doubles as an entryway. This tiny living room is super narrow and right beside the kitchen so the goal is to create a cozy space that feels separate from the rest of the small apartment.

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50 Comments

  1. Shamika and Eric on May 10, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    I have that sofa 🥰

  2. aakarshitha shekar on May 10, 2022 at 7:12 pm

    Can you give more details on the edge banding please?

  3. Pam Gypsy Aries on May 10, 2022 at 7:13 pm

    Omg! I cannot believe she used those brushes to paint her walls! I’m glad she got better ones .. Hahaa! It all looks fantastic 😍

  4. Kathy Borthwick on May 10, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    Fantastic- 👏 great job!🕊💕🕊💕🕊

  5. Nnah Ifeoma on May 10, 2022 at 7:15 pm

    I love Eva lolz

  6. Pamela Fox on May 10, 2022 at 7:16 pm

    That is the cutest dang living room, Eva is very pretty and engaging.

  7. Jude Rogers on May 10, 2022 at 7:17 pm

    Does she sleep on the sofa now?

  8. Curated Style on May 10, 2022 at 7:18 pm

    What’s with the negative and frankly boring comments regarding Alexandra’s repeated utilization of and dependence upon tried and true techniques and materials?! The point of these generously instructive and inspiring videos is to show how anyone can make-over any space on even the most limited budget by employing these effective techniques. Alexandra simply demonstrates the crossover potential of these techniques and materials when redoing any space. Lay off on the negativity and get with the spirit of the program!

  9. mikeylorene on May 10, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    She’s using glue while on her brand new sofa?

  10. Kathleen Tinley on May 10, 2022 at 7:20 pm

    That turned out so good! Wish you were here in Pennsylvania!

  11. Elise Montmigny on May 10, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Where does Eva sleep?

  12. αndrσmєdα on May 10, 2022 at 7:23 pm

    amazing!!!!

  13. Carla Barrera on May 10, 2022 at 7:23 pm

    Love the pedant light

  14. Yolern Limn on May 10, 2022 at 7:24 pm

    I loved this video. I felt like it was filled with so many real world problems, yet the end result looks beautiful. I love the new colour and am glad to have seen 2 options on the world. I love the picture rails and how they were styled, but I especially love the lamp shade and the gold light. Stunning.

  15. Joann Perez on May 10, 2022 at 7:26 pm

    Where is the bed?

  16. Melanie on May 10, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    What a great job…BEAUTIFUL!

  17. Dawn Dubsky on May 10, 2022 at 7:27 pm

    1. Entry vinyl design way too big, piece too wide and makes space look even narrower, and dominates tooooo much over rug and overall decor.
    2. You can’t tell me she doesn’t have a TV.
    3. What’s the other door to?
    4. A pan of how it flows into overall apt would have been nice.
    5. Did you mean the total apt is 70 sq ft? I would like to know the width.
    Thanks

  18. AS Tzfat on May 10, 2022 at 7:29 pm

    Especially loving the green wall and bookcases as dividers!

    Sofa, plants, rug, art behind sofa – 👍👍👍

    "Less is better!"

    Enjoy your new space!

  19. kelly marie on May 10, 2022 at 7:33 pm

    I painted the inside of my garage that dusty gray purple color. The swatch from home depot didn’t have purple undertones but that’s what I got and I ended up loving it! It was really pretty and not too girly or strong of a color. I knotted it’s not neutral but it was in that range.

  20. Love From Bee on May 10, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    How do the peel and stick tiles hold up against dog claws?

  21. tangerinefusion1 on May 10, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    Love it! I would add some of the contact paper from the floor to the entry door maybe in a couple of different size strips…not to over the top and an oval mirror.

  22. Mia Satya on May 10, 2022 at 7:37 pm

    I subscribed when she wrote it on the wall haha

  23. bigmudbish m on May 10, 2022 at 7:39 pm

    Did Eva, put one coat of paint on her accent wall😳😳

  24. B Good on May 10, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    My mom would feel so validated! She paints everything lavender.

  25. Happy Mommy on May 10, 2022 at 7:41 pm

    It’s not in a budget

  26. a. Phillips on May 10, 2022 at 7:42 pm

    Very cute apartment! I also liked the green paint. The artwork goes very well together. The cutest thing is the dog!

  27. Dal Jordan on May 10, 2022 at 7:43 pm

    Just so ya know, pros generally do not use painter’s tape. Correcting small mistakes as you go is much quicker and gets a smoother result than tape. All tapes leak to some extent and by the time you see it, it’s dry and you have to freehand it anyway. Be brave. NO TAPE!

  28. Barbara Willis on May 10, 2022 at 7:45 pm

    The makeover looks beautiful and very cozy. The pendant shade makes a big difference in the look of the space. Great, great makeover. It seems the adorable doggie loves his new sofa and rug.

  29. Ruth Thomas on May 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    I bought Yadin’s book on his Masada archaeology dig when I was in Israel with my two sons the winter of 1977-8. Seeing that on the shelf sure brought back memories.

  30. Lynn Schmidt on May 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Eva did great! I can totally see the DIYer coming through ;-D Fun episode.
    Seeing it all put together, I think the original paint color would have been a huge part of bringing it ALL together I might be partial to the color though because I’ve wanted to make an afghan that color and gradient shades of it. Love the gray/purple, but haven’t seen the yarn yet but I know it’s out there.

  31. Lucia Lawver on May 10, 2022 at 7:46 pm

    Love it!

  32. Leah Hollinshead on May 10, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    That lampshade trick is amazing. I have so many ceiling lights with no covers. There just weren’t any when we moved in, but we aren’t ready to completely replace the lights yet so that’s so an amazing hack that I can make them look a little nicer for the time being

  33. kelly marie on May 10, 2022 at 7:47 pm

    I love everything except the contact paper on the floor. That just looks super sore thumb and messy.

  34. Julie mcnair on May 10, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    Hi Alexandra, My name is Julie, I live in Australia. I brought a unit about 6 yrs ago and I’ll been renovating it. I’ve put in a new kitchen and bathroom. I do alright on the styling side and have learnt a lot from you. Love ❤️ your work keep it up.

  35. Julian Bogan on May 10, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    0⁰

  36. arely on May 10, 2022 at 7:49 pm

    “Is the level broken?”😂😂😂 yes thats the problem the level is broken 😂😂😂😂

  37. Perpetually Agitated on May 10, 2022 at 7:50 pm

    Love the tweepy pooch😍😍

  38. MABEL CONTRERAS on May 10, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    Can I be next

  39. Anne Denton on May 10, 2022 at 7:54 pm

    ❤️❤️❤️

  40. Eva Emdee on May 10, 2022 at 7:58 pm

    Thank you so so much Alexandra and team AG! It’s a rainy day today and Gili and I both spent most of the day snuggled up on the sofa in class or napping 🥰 The space has gone from under utilized to being the most used in the apartment! I’m thrilled with the way it turned out and am so excited to share it with people in person when it’s safe to do so! Much much love and gratitude ❤️

  41. Hope Lowe on May 10, 2022 at 8:00 pm

    Great job! Gives me some ideas!!!

  42. jem reandeau on May 10, 2022 at 8:01 pm

    Great job with lots of clever ideas. Love the peal and stick entryway

  43. Robin Crawley on May 10, 2022 at 8:02 pm

    I love her apartment, I love the colors, the Pillow texture and design are beautiful, everything looks overall great! Thank you for sharing this video, have an awesome Christmas and new year, God bless!🦋😇

  44. B.Maxwell on May 10, 2022 at 8:02 pm

    Everything in this video is wonderfully useful – Thank You!

  45. Tina Mellinger on May 10, 2022 at 8:02 pm

    Hi Alexandra I’m from the States. Do you do work outside of Canada? I have a few spaces in my home that need a lot of TLC!

  46. AS Tzfat on May 10, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    Oh my gosh!
    Tiny brush/tiny roller!
    10x the work!

  47. Monica R on May 10, 2022 at 8:05 pm

    Can you help me decide if I should put a narrow console behind my couch? My living room is small.

  48. Fransira Home on May 10, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    Nice make over with low budget 😀

  49. carole allison on May 10, 2022 at 8:08 pm

    just one question where will eva sleep or is their a separate bedroom?

  50. Minnie Dease on May 10, 2022 at 8:08 pm

    Pistachio, much better.

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