Designing an apartment building! (the FULL update) | Apartment Renovation - Part 4
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- Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2022
- I'm doing something super exciting! I'm finally sharing the full process of the apartment building renovation / redesign! I check in on the renovation progress week by week to see exactly what the building owner went with, how much of MY designs he liked, and how the building design turned out! This apartment makeover is so transformational and is really stunning! The old building needed some serious design help and the end designs are so much better!
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- Part 1 (Tour the "BEFORE" space ): • I'm designing an ENTIR...
- Part 2 (I DESIGNED the apartments): • Designing The Rental A...
- Part 3 (I presented the designs to the BUILDING OWNER): • Showing the LANDLORD m...
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Don't know if you've talked about this at all, but you should totally style a unit for the photos!! It would be a great video to end this project on for us as well, and I think the owner who hired you would really see why you picked what you picked.
I’m so stoked that it was rented out before it was even finished! Are you kidding??? That’s the best sign you killed it!
All tenants prefer white. That way if you lean toward a bright colorful home, gray or beige based. It looks good no matter what. Touch up painting is easy and magic erasers work well. Touch up paint pens are priceless.
I’m so glad he didn’t go with that other counter. It would have looked cheap. Stone counters really are a given for middle class rentals and up. Especially if you want to collect top rate rent. Wish they would have done the tiles vertical. And a stone waterfall island would have been a home run. Also butcher block on the island and stone around the rear counters is always an option.
Your design was beautiful. I think that was a great experience for you to go through. It allowed you to see that you can do ANYTHING, in spite of anxiety challenges you encounter, which appears, you have passed from what you've shared. Having your husband and family support was a HUGE part of assisting you through this. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks so much Phyllis!
@@DIYDalia You are MORE than welcome. Blessings to you and your husband.
I'm so pumped that the landlord listened to most of your suggestions!!! I was wondering about this project! Great job and I can totally understand the added stress of a project like this.
Love it! I love how he really listened to your suggestions and I think him already getting a tenant proved that your choices are really want people like to see nowadays! Our whole apartment was white as well and honestly I always thought that was the normal and easiest to do so I’m surprised the maintenance there said the opposite.
the struggle of the process ( like pitching the ideas, persuasion etc) sometimes don't matter when the result is so rewarding. This is something I usually tell myself when I work with some difficult stakeholders on the project. It usually turns out great and the joy of eveyone involved is worth it)) But every situation is different and I totally understand how you wouldn't take another request like that. It still is so so great, I'd also move in there as soon as I saw it tbh))))
SO PROUD OF YOU (commenting from my work YT lol) but SIS!! This owner saw your vision and while there were times he wanted to sway even in the slightest, having that tenant showing and them loving it and wanting to move in right away had to be icing on the cake, knowing he made the right decisions to trust your vision, suggestions, and hard work. Such a validating moment for you (hopefully!), as I know that would have been for me. Loved that you stayed true to yourself and the design choices you felt would appeal to the 25-35 aged crowd, because when we love it, we will stay for a long time! I hope you will use this to add to your design portfolio. You are extremely talented!!! Excited to see it all tied in with the black appliances and as someone mentioned below, I would also enjoy seeing if the owner will allow you to stage one of the units. Not only do I think you have great aesthetic styling choices, I think it will be beneficial to the owner because when a prospective tenant comes to view a staged unit they can easily see how they could decorate and utilize the space and the will sell them even quicker! Most apartment complexes have one "showroom" unit nowadays so it definitely couldn't hurt! NEED PART 5! lol GREAT JOB!!!!! And Mr. Owner, if you are reading the comments, Great Job to you too and thanks you for allowing us to follow this journey from start to finish, and I appreciate you for being so open to all of Dalia's designs choices and going with the majority of them.. just that one unit alone looks amazing. I'm 33 and would rent after the upgrades!
The first time is always the hardest. It will become easier and more natural to you with each job you do. Sorta like the first two weeks on a new job are the most difficult. Soon, you wonder what you thought was difficult about it.
while I am not a fan of white on the walls because it gives me 1950s hospital vibes, I think you did brilliantly. congrats on your first big design job.
If I was renting, I would love this. You can decorate it with any color palette, which is so nice. So bright and airy. I would have never been able to tackle and control my anxiety. Good for you!
i loved the idea of repurposing the wood in the kitchen! such great way to save
Sorry you went through some anxiety. The worse feeling. I knew in my heart you would prevail. I've seen you do many projects that began in your head. All turned out more than successful. This was a great follow up. Again, outstanding job Dalia. So good.
What you said about knowing what is good for you & then despite well meaning encouragement from others = sticking to what you know will work for your own mental health - is such a brave thing to do!! I struggle with anxiety. I am making the stuffing & green beans for Thanksgiving after volunteering bcse I was feeling it the day even tho I have not been socially involved with family or friends in 2 years Everyone in my family is so excited I wanted to be involved. Now, after not showering in an embarrassing amount of time =- I am having a small freak-out about doing said things & showering & making myself presentable for Thanksgiving ( at my mom's downstairs ). I am just trying to breathe & I know it will be fine - what you said just really resonated with me & I am 56yrs old! Crazy to write that since I don't feel a day over 35 in a lot of ways but sometimes I feel like I am 102! RUclips has been an escape as well as an encouragement for me & sometimes I just want to stay here at my desk & watch videos & live vicariously through others & you are one of those people Dalia =- You have such a calm way about you! But I know all too well how our outside can belie what is happening on the inside and It took me a Long time to be able to live outloud the way I felt on the inside but I am trying to find that medium space..... Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You are an amazing woman even if you don't feel that way all the time! Much Love ♥
"Sometimes people see the value in something that may not be right for you"
I played this back several times because I think it's good advice to follow.
Reminder that's it's ok to get suggestions but you make your own decisions based on what you feel is right for you.
Wise words
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This has come along so awesome!!! I'm sorry you went through such stressful moments in between, but I really think you did an amazing job making design choices and recommendations 😊
As someone who worked in a paint store I can say white right out of the can without any tint in it is the absolute easiest to maintain. You just need to remember the brand and type of paint not colour
You showing the colour swatches... me thinking "but white looks sooo good" than showing he choose white... i felt your happiness! Also as a renter I have off white beige walls and wished I had white... my walls looks like someone's smoked indoors for 50 years :(
I think your design and color choices are spot on - exactly what I would have picked! The progress is impressive and it's nice tim be able to see the process and behind the scenes. You should be so proud of this project. I get the feeling of anxiety as I have issues too but this is really nice - so happy for you ❤️☺️☀️🦩🌴😊🥰
Thanks Katrina! So satisfying seeing it come together!
I think your vision and his choices worked great together. He really took things into consideration and not just he chose something because he could, I think you both were really respectful of each other. I like the backsplash. I'd probably like it both ways. The colors of everything probably speak to a lot of different people which is what sells the units! Great job!!
Not sure why white would be harder to maintain than beige. So glad he went with white in the end.
Thank God he went with white! 😅
This is the video I’ve been waiting for. You did fantastic!!!! And I totally understand the pressure and anxiety this could cause. I don’t envy that but I’m proud of you for trying it. Is it weird for a stranger to be proud? Yeah. I’m not sorry.
Whites 😁 there are finishing that are cleanable, stay true to your self . Yes 👍🏾
This was such a cool process. I love the way everything came together & I'm so happy he trusted you.
I can so relate to what you experienced. I love planning and designing kids birthday parties…….MY KIDS birthday parties. I can not see myself ever doing it for someone else. I feel like my creativity would first of all just freeze and then once it got going, the nervousness of not meeting someone else’s expectations, would then kick in. Thing is though, I have never tried it to actually know. Good for you for going for it. That is inspiring. Your designs were beautiful.
I know this was stressful for you! You did a great job but as someone with anxiety I so understand if you never want to do it again! 😂❤️
Lol as she moves in to her new apartment she got to design 🤩
Thank you for taking us along! Super cool to see the "basically" finished project. You did a great job!
You did such a great job. I would to see more projects like this. I totally understand where you’re coming from and I’m the same way. Once you turn you hobby into doing it for someone else it removes the fun sometimes. You definitely don’t need the added stress.
The apartment came out lovely. I remember when you took on that project glad you shared the update with us.
I think your design ideas for this apartment were spot on amazing! You definitely have a great eye for design and color combinations. Your desire for excellence and thoughful details are well thought out. It appears to match your personality and you express it so well in your creative process. Have you ever thought of doing virtual design story boards to give people ideas of what looks good together? Beautiful job, the apartment looks amazing and it rented so fast, wow!
THANK GOD he mostly listened to you. I don't understand who people are marketing units to these days, newly built or renovated places I've looked at are so ugly. This looks great.
It looks great! I do wish that the other floor would have worked out. 🧡
Yay! I was so eagerly awaiting an update on this project!! I’m so so happy to see everything came together so nicely and the building owner understood and moved forward with most of your recommendations. The fact that the new tenants were so eager to move in and loved the place really speaks to the new brighter vibe of the apartment and shows this was really the best investment of longevity in the building that the owner could make. Bravo
While everything came together so well ultimately, it’s totally understandable this isn’t the direction you want to move forward in your career. I’m happy for you that you’re staying true to yourself and your vision of want you want for your life and career. That strong sense of self that you have is what kicked off this journey for you originally 😌👏🏻
Wow, your choices made such a difference. They really look high-end now. You should be so proud. I would love to live there now. I hated the color of cabinets before.
Wow, love love the outcome
Love the counter top and flooring. Everything looks so awesome. I totally agree that the kitchen tile would look better upright. Love your vision.
So awesome! Congratulations 👏🏼👏🏼 Glad you’re getting the recognition you deserve!
Thanks so much Abby! Have a great day!
Amazing selections you recommended ❤️
Such a good job!
This came out really beautiful and you did such an amazing job, specially when working with someone who wanted a younger feel!
You did outstanding
Yesss was so excited for this update! It looks SO good! So much more modern than before 🙌🏼
I've been wondering how this went! so cool to see an update video!!
So exciting!
WOW awesome recommendations
Does look sooo nice
But I do understand ur anxiety
But at least u tried and did a wonderful interior design. Be happy for ur self I’m pretty sure ur family and friends r proud of u.
Thanks for sharing
Jeni
TPA FL
I understand how you feel, when you see your visions realized, it’s a bit surreal and cool. You did a great job with all your finishes choices. I like the backsplash tile chosen by the landlord. However I agree that it should have run vertically.
I'm a renter living with white walls right now... It is NOT harder to maintain than any other color. Being able to keep the wall clean or not will depend on how EASY the paint is to clean stuff off of (aka the quality of the paint), not the color. If they don't want to do stark-white, they can do some kind of light egg-shell colors.
Love this update!
So glad you liked it 😊
The white was definitely the correct choice. You did great. I totally get the anxiety though.
Love it! So happy you decided to take on this project 😊
Thanks Madeline! Definitely had a chance to work on some new skills 😊
Ive been waiting for this!! Woo
Hope you like it!
@diydalia great job! It looks awesome 👏
Exciting! Great designs.
Thanks Debbie! Really love how it's coming together!
Amazing!
I picked the white with the green tone too
Never say Never Girl, you Never know what the future holds😉
THE KITCHEN OMG
Wow 🤎
I love it u did an awesome job.. but I also understand the anxiety of it all.. I can't wait until another unit is done n u can show us the completed look.loom.. Great Job 👍🏾
Thank you! Looking forward to the end result as well!
I’m part way through the video. I hope they agree to the white paint. I truly don’t understand why they would have a problem with it. Every apartment that I have rented had white walls.
Yayyyyy they went with your white choice! 🎉 It is perfect
So glad he picked white lol! Thanks for watching!
You are amazing I love you so much really🥺❤️❤️❤️💋💋🎂
I like green paint color, but sage green is one of my favorite colors so I don't know about the whole apartment. Maybe a cream or beige color. I think when the windows have blinds or curtains it won't look so green.
🎉 brand new subscribers. May I ask what the brand and colour name you choose? Thanks!
This is absolutely amazing. Get ready for your tv show. I'm excited to say I knew you before your HGTV show
Haha thank you! Maybe one day!
Gotta ask the backsplash tile the owner finally chose where did it come from?
I believe Home Depot!
lol is it weird to ask where you got your dress in the clipnail?
what happened to the tenants living in the building previously?
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As a painter of 26 yrs I don't know what his maintenance people are talking about cause the white is a lot easier to touch up then any other color so why they said that is beyond my comprehension
I'm like the absolute opposite, if I'm stressing about redesigning something, I would rather see ALL the somethings, I would want to look at all the cabinets and kitchen designs I can find to get more ideas, instead of looking at it as anxiety-inducing should see it as creativity provoking
I feel you! my anxiety came after the designs were kind of locked in and I couldn’t adjust them anymore. then I didn’t want to keep looking at designs haha hope that makes sense!
Hello Dalia! How are you? Ты сегодня очень красивая нарядилась будь всегда таким прошу тебя просто супер выглядишь как принцесса. Прости то на английском птшу то на русском приветствую вас страна солнечного из Azerbaijan.Good luck.
U look like indian 🇮🇳