Design Drama! Turning a Gray Living Room Into a Colorful Boho Dream (Renter-Friendly Makeover)

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  • Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024

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  • @shamikab1385
    @shamikab1385 Месяц назад +14

    The faux window is genius. That made a world of difference. The color palette is 🤌🏾 chefs kiss.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      I am pretty proud of that one. Mirrors are magical. 💁‍♀️

    • @chocolatesooner
      @chocolatesooner Месяц назад

      I remember Interior Designer Rebecca Robeson use this mirror trick for an offset bdrm window to make symmetry… it’s such a good hack! ❤

  • @MoonbeamStarlaSilver
    @MoonbeamStarlaSilver Месяц назад +15

    LOVE this transformation! Now, if you could just get your own HGTV show that'd be great!

    • @carolinejane8145
      @carolinejane8145 Месяц назад +1

      @@MoonbeamStarlaSilver great idea. I’d watch it.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      I would love to, yet word on the street is they’re not interested in colorful or renter-friendly content 😭

  • @BenjamintheTortoise
    @BenjamintheTortoise Месяц назад +8

    That pop of yellow was perfect! 😊💖

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      It’s so cheery I had to do it.

  • @tngirlz4622
    @tngirlz4622 Месяц назад +7

    Love the drop zone by the door because I’ll bet without it everything winds up on the desk (it would in my home). Dutifully loving the wicker sconces (they really are very cute).

  • @kimeejae
    @kimeejae Месяц назад +8

    Love the color palette and the style. Katy, you did it again🩵🩷🧡💛💚Just throw a fur on it💕

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      I need to make that catchphrase into merch. Lol.

  • @KarMa-ws3ll
    @KarMa-ws3ll Месяц назад +7

    The curtains really change everything!

  • @ravensnow2931
    @ravensnow2931 Месяц назад +7

    As a fan of cottage style, I think you did a great job with this prompt! I hope Stephanie/Stefanie likes these ideas and is able to make a lot of these changes. I love using the faux window as an excuse to throw colorful curtains on that other wall, as well.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      So happy to hear that! It’s a bit outside of my comfort zone, so I really wanted to do it some justice.

  • @kristazala2213
    @kristazala2213 Месяц назад +11

    Because I think you'll like this history and unusual word: the strips of wood or metal separating individual panes of glass in a single window unit are called muntins (in the US; muntin, mullion, and astragal have different meanings in various countries). Muntins were common in homes into the 19th century, when plate glass was cheap enough for people to upgrade to. Restored homes often reinstall the traditional muntin style.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +3

      I love this fun fact!!!! I’m always amazed how much there is to know about these types of things. I also heard a history fact that post-Civil War, people needed cheaper building material, so they used the glass of ambrotype photos taken during the war as window panes. It meant all of those images slowly faded away, so we lost a lot of historical photography.

    • @ivyarianrhod
      @ivyarianrhod Месяц назад

      I'm in the US, and have only ever heard them referred to as mullions.

  • @ericaeschenbacher4921
    @ericaeschenbacher4921 Месяц назад +2

    I really appreciate the way your renderings bring a space to life using available products, but you always mention thrifty hacks to achieve a similar outcome. Your creativity is amazing!😻

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      That’s so nice of you to point out. I really try to be realistic for whatever works for someone’s budget.

  • @dorisskowronska1330
    @dorisskowronska1330 Месяц назад +6

    I'm a brutal minimalist 😂 but I really like this makeover, especially that it doesn't seem to require a lot of money or skill to instantly improve the space. And the wall sconces are gorgeous!

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      Shoutout to my brutal minimalists. You deserve love too. Hahahha.

  • @Lullalies
    @Lullalies Месяц назад +1

    A floral boho print painted on the sides of the pink fireplace would look nice too.

  • @jadestone8552
    @jadestone8552 Месяц назад +2

    Wow what a transformation!!! That new look is beautiful and I love it!

  • @Tronnie00
    @Tronnie00 Месяц назад +7

    Yay!!! This is my place 🤩 Katy this is SO COOL!! I love that extra window idea so much! It's always bothered me that that one window is so small and off center of the wall, but this makes it look intentional - something I didn't think was possible. I love all the natural wood and woven elements and the colors (I'm obsessed with those wall sconces and the table!) I can't wait to play around and try some of these ideas! Thank you again so much!! ❤❤❤

    • @tammywhite3670
      @tammywhite3670 Месяц назад +2

      Let us see what you do! 😁

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      Yay! This was so fun to work on. I hope you got some fun ideas-and may we all end up with those sconces!

  • @carolinejane8145
    @carolinejane8145 Месяц назад +2

    Love it. I’m singing ‘put a fur on it’ to the tune of Beyoncé’s ‘put a ring on it’ 😂 Excellent advice.

  • @user-im8mz4lb6d
    @user-im8mz4lb6d Месяц назад +2

    My personal design style is literally nothing like yours….yet I await your videos with bated breath! Love watching your subscriber count grow! 😊

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      I love to hear this! Building bridges between communities. Uniting the nation. Hahaha.

  • @leslieschmitt7749
    @leslieschmitt7749 Месяц назад +3

    Wow … what a wonderful transformation!! 😊👍🏻

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      It was a super fun challenge

  • @melaniepeters4744
    @melaniepeters4744 Месяц назад

    I love this video. It changed the whole vibe of her apartment. Love the colors

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      She really got me on that pastel vibe!

  • @stemmalee
    @stemmalee Месяц назад +1

    Love the faux window!!

  • @janlint7434
    @janlint7434 Месяц назад +1

    I love 💗 it… those colors are spot on. Love the faux window idea. Such a transformation.

  • @robbyrobyn1963
    @robbyrobyn1963 Месяц назад

    I think this transformation is gorgeous - go you maximalist colour queen!

  • @sharonmcbride2374
    @sharonmcbride2374 Месяц назад +1

    Great ideas. You are always a joy to watch.

  • @Bonnie-ww7mr
    @Bonnie-ww7mr Месяц назад +1

    l've a new love, Katy, it's with a sconce! And we invited a fur to come along. hahaha Hahahahaha hahaha🤹‍♀️ 🤸🥳

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      That sconce had a hold on us all! It’s so freaking cute.

  • @toyalashon1334
    @toyalashon1334 Месяц назад +3

    Please follow back up to see how they implemented your suggestions!

  • @teelakovacs208
    @teelakovacs208 Месяц назад

    So much lighter and the space will probably give her exactly what she's looking for now. If I were in the same space though, I would put the dog bed near the door and set my desk up facing out into the living room. Everyone's different but having my work space with my back to the door would have me jumping, but I guess I startle easy. Happy to find your channel!

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      I feel you there. Spaces always present some struggle!

  • @fromhumblebeginnings7798
    @fromhumblebeginnings7798 Месяц назад +1

    Wow, great ideas!! Thanks for sharing!

  • @chocolatesooner
    @chocolatesooner Месяц назад

    I have some old IKEA lace curtains that I could dye for this same effect! Thanks Katy!

  • @saharshams2497
    @saharshams2497 Месяц назад

    WOW Katy this is pure MAGIC 🤤

  • @lorihodgeslor444
    @lorihodgeslor444 Месяц назад

    i absolutely love this one the most! i changed all my shabby chic to boho but more in shades of oranges and brown. i miss the shabby, but i love what i have now, too!

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      Ooh, I dig that 70s boho style big time.

  • @cecilianagy3562
    @cecilianagy3562 Месяц назад +1

    Love it.

  • @musictheorywithmalia
    @musictheorywithmalia Месяц назад +1

    Excellent!!

  • @Julierue
    @Julierue Месяц назад

    Always funny, always lovely, thanks for the tips! We have a room that is way too chunky and dark, and this really inspires us to take another deco leap! And, faux fur, FTW ❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      Too chunky. Haha. I will be using this phrase.

  • @ChristineTowles-sd6ds
    @ChristineTowles-sd6ds Месяц назад

    I love this! I have a room that is small like this one, and I only have one windiw as well, so this DIY would work in my space as well. Great color pallette, too. Thank you fir sharing your skills (and humor) with us!

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      Ooh! The mirror would be a great option.

  • @wickedwitch3520
    @wickedwitch3520 Месяц назад +1

    Love what you're doing here. Your ideas are great. But the desk appears to be a sit/stand desk, and I personally would not swap that out. I need mine for my sanity and health. The rest I love! ❤

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      You know I realized that a little too late 😭 I support them.

  • @lindaroyal8161
    @lindaroyal8161 Месяц назад

    A lot of great tips, as usual. I'm not into all the Easter Egg colors, but they work well with what your client asked for; I'm sure she's really happy about the transformation. The window mirror, is a super good tip, even works outside on a porch or patio that has a backdrop. I have thrifted, larger mirrors on my privacy fence, in my side yard. I have 1' deep shelves the full length of 3 - 8' wood sections, mirrors are hung above. Nice room upgrade, client got all she asked for and then some!

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      Oooh! I LOVE the idea of mirrors outside. It’s such an instant lift.

    • @lindaroyal8161
      @lindaroyal8161 Месяц назад

      @@LaughCryDIY - I can't find any photos on my phone. The last hurricane threat we had, took all the mirrors down and have not put them back up yet. Didn't need them to break. I'm in the gulf coast area of Florida, about 60 miles inland. But when they predict that of the gulf, we still get fierce winds. Always have to be prepared for the storms, part of living in FL. We have Hurricane Kits and restock them yearly.
      I did find one photo of my front door with a mirror, sent it.

  • @JaniceKirchoff-yz6bs
    @JaniceKirchoff-yz6bs Месяц назад +1

    Wondering what your background in design is because your ideas are brilliant, this boho redo is beautiful!! Love this kind of videos. Thank you😊

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      Out of college, I was a journalism major who started out working for interior design magazines. Then, as my interest grew, I really learned the most from being a frustrated renter and having to work around small budgets and landlords.

  • @debbiez3984
    @debbiez3984 Месяц назад

    Some fans have lighter color on the other side and therefore can be flipped. My dad taught me this years ago.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      I had no idea! That’s brilliant.

  • @mythra7174
    @mythra7174 Месяц назад

    Nice make-over. If one doesn't want to crowd a couch with a bunch of pillows, if the back cushions are separate from the body of the couch (those looked to be), one could also get large sham covers and just change the color of the back cushions. I have an old beige and white striped couch. I bought solid beige cushion covers for the seat cushions and floral shams for the back cushions and just kept the body of the couch with the stripes. Looks good.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      Yep! Totally love that idea.

    • @mythra7174
      @mythra7174 Месяц назад

      @@LaughCryDIY Thanks. Wow. That was a quick response.😄

  • @Lewisa369
    @Lewisa369 Месяц назад

    You did that!

  • @janelynch2180
    @janelynch2180 Месяц назад +1

    Not my colors but it looks wonderful. A great change.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      It was definitely a fun challenge.

  • @cherylacampora670
    @cherylacampora670 6 дней назад

    NICE!!!

  • @KarenRandall54
    @KarenRandall54 Месяц назад

    Love it! You’re amazing!

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      ❤️❤️❤️ Hope things are well over there!

  • @daneeinglis1894
    @daneeinglis1894 Месяц назад

    Loved it!

  • @olbird7647
    @olbird7647 Месяц назад +2

    Hmmmm 🤔, I'm not usually a pastel fan but I really liked the inspo boards and your suggestions, obvs!
    And I weirdly find myself drawn to the blush pink for my kitchen walls...what's happening to me?!?
    I am a committed maximalist but...brace yourself....I must confess to really liking grey. It makes a great contrast base, if you know what I mean. My new kitchen cabinets are in fact mid-grey- I'd have preferred a darker hue tbh- but as a renter I was happy to have some kind of choice control this time. 😊

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      Blush pink walls?! I’m worried for you 😂 I will admit I have seen some beautiful pairings of those colors, as well as some moody dark gray rooms that do delight me. But don’t tell anyone!

    • @olbird7647
      @olbird7647 Месяц назад

      @@LaughCryDIY 🤫🤐

  • @thestorykeeper6818
    @thestorykeeper6818 Месяц назад +1

    I would love to see a video from you just on lighting. What can I do if I rent but my rooms don't have overhead lighting?

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      Ooooh. Good one. Easiest renter-friendly tip is a plug-in swag light for overhead, and sconces or other lamps for around the room.

  • @annamaxflair
    @annamaxflair Месяц назад

    cool video love

  • @franzone70
    @franzone70 Месяц назад

    Wow,l just found you,and l was watching the video of your grandmas home.wow I’m 71 and my moms home was like that.She should sell her paintings,She is amazing. Omg l have a lamp like your grandmas,l don’t know don’t know if they work. Does she keep up her own garden,it’s amazing.

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад +1

      Glad you found the channel. Shoutout to grandma’s house. She does a bit of the gardening but has help for the bigger things.

  • @crickets994
    @crickets994 Месяц назад

    You need an hgtv show. Imagine the amount you could do with a big budget

    • @LaughCryDIY
      @LaughCryDIY  Месяц назад

      If only they cared about color or renters 😭

  • @diegnicaacotai4996
    @diegnicaacotai4996 Месяц назад +2

    I'm first!🎉

  • @isabellauzaraga1904
    @isabellauzaraga1904 Месяц назад

  • @janedoe932
    @janedoe932 Месяц назад

    Do we get to see what the person did after??