Transforming a rental bathroom for under $150 | Mini bathroom makeover!
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2020
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Today we’re launching a brand new series (!!) dedicated to making over tiny spaces in your home. If you’re on a tight budget and don’t want to spend a ton of money making the whole thing over, this series shows you simple styling changes that will have a big impact on your space! Today we are starting the series with a mini shower makeover. I hope this gives you ideas on how to makeover your own rental bathroom!
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I hate to dry myself with a dampish towel! For those of us who live in more humid places, towel hooks are not that practical, as it takes so long for the towels to dry, and racks are more practical.
Yes exactly! And I feel they fall off so easily
Thats something I would have never considered living in NM. It's so dry here hooks are perfect!
BUUUT, in Canada winters, the coils are usually just under the towels in this type of bathroom so they dry fast and they are always warm ✌️
You can also hang over the curtain rod until dry 😁
My thought exactly. I have a double rod towel rack. Hooks aren't practical.
I would like to see a mini makeover for a man's bathroom and an entryway mini makeover with a place for your shoes and keys and a mirror.
I feel like everything in this makeover could work for a man's bathroom (assuming you're referring to it being more typical masculine and less pink/floral). To me, only a few things in here could be switched out to achieve that, like a different shower curtain, a different hook that isn't floral, and a bath mat that's maybe less feminine. All in all, I feel like the tips in here are universal as far as mini bathroom makeovers go!
I love the idea of redoing a man's space. I agree that a lot of Gator's ideas are pretty gender fluid but there is something fun about focusing on the masculine. Great suggestions!
Such a good suggestion!!!
youtube “mud room concepts”… people use entryway & mud room interchangeably… I believe the distinction is the function and purpose.
Every time someone from North America speaks about their "tiny room", whatever room it is, it's always like twice the size of mine. This "mini bathroom"" isn't an exception.
Haha not sure, but I think it is meant to be the actual makeover that is “mini” in this case 🤔😂
the title isn't referring to the bathroom itself being small, it means they're only doing a small makeover rather than a full one
@@thedarkladyrose yeah I thought so too, but it literally says tiny spaces in her description
@@reaganmorgan3534 oh, well then yeah I guess I agree that it isn't a tiny bathroom rip
My bathroom is tiny and the only way two people can be in it is if one is in the shower
I would like to see one makeover for people like me who are not boho style fans.
Yea like where are the videos for girls who love black like dark and moody decor?
@@ginanickerson1883 if you haven't already you should check out Rachel Metz! Loads of her designs are dark and moody which is 100% my style
Emily Hicks thanks so much!
Rachel Metz is amazing, and she’s actually an interesting person to just watch and what she has to say is interesting, funny and makes sense and not a bunch of blah blah blah and Rachel’s makeovers are VERY practical
I love plants in the bathroom, but being Australian I'm too worried to put any in mine because it's creating hiding spots for spiders 😂
I definitely wouldn’t like that!!
I sometimes get a spider or two in my bathroom tub area and I have no plants in the bathroom. I know spiders have a purpose but not in our bathrooms!
I live in the U.S. I have hardly ever seen rentals with such beautiful basics as you have in Canada. Hardwood floors, nice windows & doors& cabinetry. Canada looks like a much better place to rent.
Those apartment closet/alcove laundry rooms: How does one make those spaces not only functional but fun?
Also, I was going to say that the curtain rings could have any sort of dangles you want, not just tassels. Bead strings or key chains would be good or ornaments. Like a lot of those character ornaments that are not that Christmasy would look good hanging from a shower rod. My husband laughs at me over this stuff, but I want my bathroom to feel like a party. I like LED light strips and music too.
When I was little my siblings and I used to put up glow in the dark stickers ( bathroom didn’t have a window) and shower in the dark. I like that same feeling today. Plus it’s really energizing before work. With the right type of lighting you can also create a relaxing or romantic mood.
You are the first person I've come across that showers(showered) in the dark! I do that too! (even as an adult)
Towel Rack can better air the wet towel, as they allow the towel to spread out. Yes agreed that 1 towel rack is not enough, it can be at least 2 for this small bathroom
I'd love to see a dog area concept, like where we could keep the dog bowls and all the dry food, preferably in the kitchen. Or an easily-accesible way to store dog stuff like leashes. Ty, queen!
This 🙌🏻
Yes!!!! A cute little feeding station 💞
Hi Sophie! I was having the same issue! In our rental (1 bed, 1 bath), I converted the coat closet into a dog crate heaven haha. Meaning his crate is in there with blankets and toys. And I have an area rug under our coffee station, and his bowls go there. He seems to love it!
I would really love to see you try more design styles. i like the style but its very feminine and it would be nice to see different room design ideas on your channel.
Agreed! Love what she does but it tends to all be pretty similar ... I want to see industrial or country chic or whatever!
Brittany Price we do have to remember that she designs spaces for actual people, and if those people like this style (and I’m assuming they do cause that’s why they hire her) then she should stick to the client’s vision :)
Aaaaah yes! I would have loved if she went with the black and white theme of the bathroom.
Kinda wanted to see her leaning into the chrome rather than kinda half-assedly adding gold accents to her 800th room. I feel like she could have easily worked with the cool tones and chrome since there was so much of it, rather than trying to fight it and not really have it go super well. Also would have just been a more interesting watch than being told tips that we already know if we watch her videos.
I’d love to see a hallway makeover. I’m never quite sure what art or decor to put in a hallway so it ends up being a little bland section in between nicely decorated rooms
Yes, I would love to add art to my entryway.
Mirrors are neutral and add light to a space. You could add a mirror the length of the hall or close to it. You can also include a nice long runner, maybe a few plants, and...a shoe rack that doubles as a bench or something nice...
I wish I had a long hall in my house.
Mini apartment entryway makeover would be great!!
She has a video on 3 ways to style and entryway. It’s great!
My favorite shower hooks are double-sided. It makes it easy to swap curtains and liners on the fly. I would actually touch a plant, scream, and knock it down. Laughing at myself.
How to do up a hallway. It’s not a “room” but it should be ignored. 🙂
I would add a mirror or other neutral art piece. Mirrors also add more light to a room so that would help brighten a hall. I also suggested in another comment about hallways that a long runner could look nice there, and maybe a shoe rack/bench, or a thinner style writing desk.
I love hooks but dampness against a wall or door isn't the best for the paint or wood. I do use them for robes. I like to use a bit of silicone caulk when I drill into sheetrock in the bathroom to keep out dampness. The plants added SO MUCH to the makeover! I'm so happy to hear you're now doing virtual makeovers!! Congratulations!
Mama Loves the Beach! I know right. How do the towels dry? Cute for a pretty decorative towel but not functional. Function first!
I was thinking about humidity all through this presentation. Those lovely tassels would be a mess in a few months and I know it cannot be used easily in a rental space but a glass shower half door prevents all those damp areas
Nice changes. I hope you do a kitchen next as I need help with my tiny space. It’s basically a kitchen you would find in a studio apartment as it’s along one wall and open to my front room.
I would KILL for a skylight or window in my bathroom! in my country they are very rare to find and that means no plants 😔
I think you can buy the lights that are made for helping plants to grow. Just put those in place of your regular bulbs and see if that helps. You could also place the plants outside every other day and bring them back into your bathroom on the opposite days (during the nice weather, at least).
There are plants who like damp and no light areas. Ask
I love adding plants to any space. It gives it so much warmth and comfort.
Maybe a small laundry room, the landing at the top of the steps, a reading nook in the corner of a living room.
Ohhhh lately I’ve been looking up videos on styling kitchen counters. For me it would be Scandinavian, minimalistic, boho all mixed into one.
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The first thing you did, with the bottles, you covered the glass "issue" nicely. I can't put glass in my shower. However, I did, about a year ago, bought a few bottles from Dollar Tree. I filled one of the clear ones with my mouthwash! (It came with a cork, and it's one with "pressed glass". Awesome!
I'm stealing that idea. soo cute!
If I'm going to spend 56 dollars on a shower curtain it had better be long enough just to skimm the floors. Nothing i hate more then it being only 72 inches long. Such a putty. Yourscould of used another 9 inches
She could have just moved the bar down, too. Especially because of the skylight.
True, especially if you are trying to cover up a hideous old tub color.
I would never want the curtain skimming the ground in the bathroom! Wow mouldy bottom from moisture much.
Ideas for storing crafts (paper, tape, stamps, scissors etc.,) out of eye sight.
mini-makeover for a hallway/landing at the top of the stairs!! especially when the space doesnt get much light
I love the black and white tile!!!
Me too!
I am so glad you have been presenting decorating that is minimal and simplistic. It's refreshing and fun. Budget friendly& clutter free.
I love the mini makeovers , just something quick, easy and inexpensive.
I think it really lifts your spirit and gives us hope during the times we live in.
I made tassels for the bottom of my shower curtain but now I'm loving them on the curtain rings. I may have to make some more.
I think this is an amazing series idea! Mini makeovers are the way to go. I would love to see a entryway and a laundry room!
i wish you could just refill the reusable bottle at the store.. just bring your own and fill it up without even using plastic and pay for shampo per liter or something like that. maybe someday. i guess ill stick to shampoo in a bar.
There are a number of stores like that where I live! Hopefully one will be coming to your city soon.
sadie sadie i would love that
That's exactly what she said to do. You can do that at bulk stores.
Usually health or whole foods stores offer those services. Even calling your local health store and asking where if they know of any places that offer it might do the trick.
If you have food co-ops in your State, they all have bulk options where you can fill up your own container.
I have a small little nook in my living room that has been many things but I would love a cute cozy plant corner where I can sit and read.
My closet! It’s horrible and it shouldn’t be! Ideas would be most welcome!!
Great job! What a fantastic simple makeover ❤️ I'd love to see a small balcony/porch glow up.
How darling is this bathroom! Thank you for showing us! I’d love to see laundry area done in the garage. Something calming with surprisingly beautiful touches. This had stumped me for seven years, since we moved here. Have fun and stay safe out there ❤️
I would be very interested in seeing a mini makeover for a walk-in closet!
Makeover ideas for a very small living room with little wall space & long windows would be so helpful.
What a coincidence! I redid the bathroom in my new rental this week with your videos in mind & a $100 budget. It came out amazing. All it needs now is the labels and a bath mat. I can't wait to see your suggestions. Thanks so much for your videos and so many great ideas...
The decanting is a good idea. Yes, always a curtain + liner.
I would love something on how to make a basement washer/dryer situation cute. Mine just sits in this concrete basement in an open space and feels very industrial (in a non-cute way).
I have a long corridor that cross my whole apartment and no entry space. its pretty narrow and dark and there is a super small triangular closet its not even possible to hang a coat. And its a renting apartment. I wish you could decorate this "room" to make it beautiful and fonctional.
Thank you for all your videos, what you do is great ! Love it !
Y’all... don’t hate me.. but this is my least favourite makeover I’ve seen you do.. plants INSIDE the shower.. the tassels were just no.. towel tack is unsightly but hooks are better?.. hooks will just make them stay wet A LOT LONGER! and a plant right next to the radiator? I usually love your stuff.. feels like it was a last second idea.. sorry
Carolina Gold I agree with most parts, except plants in the shower. I have 100+ plants in my condo an I’d kill for enough natural light to keep in the shower. They thrive on the humidity and excess water won’t drip all over your nice surfaces.
I feel like we already know that changing our shower curtain and bath mat can make a change. Not anything new here. I usually love her videos, but this one was pretty weak in content.
SMG Can you read? Because I said I love her other videos. Felt this one wasn’t strong. Sorry you got butthurt about that
SMG lol well where else are you keeping yours? I’m not rich, I don’t have a designated room to keep my damp towels.. 🙄
Carolina Gold 🤣🤣 Me either !
Love the shower curtain with the tassels on the hooks! Future episode on entryways would be great. I have this weird L shaped conservatory entryway that is the bane of my decorating life (NZ bungalow). Love your channel ❤️
Love it!
Its the little and simple things that make the room look amazing!!
Entryway closet/jacket closet. Ours pairs as a cleaning closet for all those unsightly brooms, mops, vacuum
I have low ceilings 7 feet high.
Any chance you could do a series with low ceilings? I love your home decor choices. I have watched most of you and Danie’s videos, and have tried to incorporate your ideas in to my choices for home decor.
Please bring back studio fix!! 😍
It’s coming back in a couple of weeks!!!
Alexandra Gater omg yay!! 💗
A great way to add style and interest to a bathroom.
Particularly loved the plants in the shower.
Where do you keep cleaning products in a bathroom, Alexandra?
Wow ! It looks so beautiful ! The plants gave the room life & color !!
Love this makeover. Great affordable suggestions. However, I wish you would have other alternatives for towel rods versus hooks. Hooks don't allow your towels to dry out properly and then they smell.
Love this! It's crazy how big of a difference new shower hooks make! I desperately want to swap my chunky old plastic ones for cute gold ones like those!
I love this series idea! As an expat, I want to make over my home but not break the bank or feel guilty for over indulging. Thanks for sharing!
I’m in love with this mini makeover!! I’m trying to do my new rental bathroom and I’ve just had quite a few ideas pop into my head as I was watching this, so thank you 🥰 Could you please tell me the name of the plant hanging in the corner? It’s gorgeous!
this is a beautiful makeover! Having said that, you seem to always incorporate pink in your designs which makes me think you decorate more to your taste than someone elses? Always a lot of polkadots, tassels and pinks.
I just moved into a rental with a laundry closet. Would love some design ideas for that space!
It looks so pretty! I love it! Could you make a video on making-over an old vintage bathroom?
Ooh! I have loads of plants in my tiny rental bathroom thanks to Ikea Tisken range! With this much light and this much tile (like in this video), one can go wild! I have small ferns and ivy in the Tisken toothbrush holders high up on the wall and I have another larger fern and some Basil in their own pots in the rectangle Tisken basket. They stick to tile like glue and have drainage holes in the bottom (I used lots of Odla clay balls to hold moisture). I just hold a towel underneath when I water them and they work really well!
I’d go to a stone yard a pick up a marble remnant for the ledge and refresh the grout since it’s not ending with bullnose tile or Schluter cap. Maybe the big boxes have plastic schluter that is easy to cut. It’s that higher-end finishing touch that won’t make it look like a rental.
I love how the small inexpensive changes make big differences...and of course plants.
I love this mini makeover⭐️ I would love to see a mini makeover on laundry room closets that so many of us have in Toronto.
The online makeover session with you is genius ! I’ve been following you for a while now and stole some of your ideas to decorate my space. Would loooooove to be able to participate in one of these as soon as I move into my new space ! And can we talk about this curtain rod ?!! OMG
Looks really cute and simple. I did a little "bathroom remodel" this year that was quite similar. My only gripe is that it seemed you were missing a couple tassels!!
This was a very nice, budge friendly makeover. Alexandra's small changes to this bathroom made a difference. No doubt about it.
Bath mat. I only put down when taking shower/bath and pick up and hang out of sight when done. That way only bare feet touch it. Otherwise gets stepped on by self or guests wearing shoes or slippers that have been all over the house or outside. I use a towel-like mat that matches color of each towel set. Bed/Bath sells them (each piece separate).
Love this so much! ❤️ 🐦 Thanks for the inspo Alexandra! What are the two plants you have hanging in the bathroom? 🌿🌱
I love how this bathroom looks!! Thanks for the Tips 🙌🤩 i love it
I would like to see a mini makeover for a laundry room. Than you Alexandra, so clever 🙌
Very cute! I'd love to see this done with a linen/storage closet.
The plants and hooks are a nice idea. The glass bottles look better, but could still be knocked into the shower. The original shower curtain was night and day more sophisticated. Also the brush you have on the hook with the mismatched towel looks like a toilet brush?! Some nice ideas, but needs finessing.
Lovely makeover, thanks for all of the little tips, I own my home so I pretty much can do anything I like I just love all of the helpful ideas that I totally can take and incorporate into my own small space.Thanks again Alexandra for another fun video, take care and stay safe, sending love and hugs, bye for now.
Could you show us how to organize and decorate a garage
Genious and gorgeous! Thank you for such great explanations ans ideas!
Mini makeover - nightstands! I think it would be fair to say not everyone has or can afford matching nightstands on either side of the bed. How can you style your bedside with just one nightstand? What to put on it, how to balance the other side of the bed, etc.
This one is so Smart and Fast!
I love it when you add fresh smelling herbs hanging upside down under the shower.
Decanting the liquids is a little strange, but actually classy. Plus you get the benefit of seeing how much you have left. Very Cool.
Here’s a question…
Can you have 2 rugs? Their gray one would have worked under the flamingos and the white one by the sink. Or is that just cluttered?
I’d like see a mini-makeover of a hallway linen closet combined with a bathroom linen closet. Which one gets the towels and sheets? Which one gets first aid kits? Vacuum? New solid shelves? basically, a pull everything out of both closets, decided which goes I what & make 2 beautifully organized closets out of it.
I agree, shower curtains makes a huge difference.
I would love to see a mini makeover for a storage closet like ones typically near front doors!
Mini makeover for long hallways without windows
I would absolutely love to see a master bedroom makeover! I love your channel and all of your tips!! ❤️
Omg once you said we might be able to purchase a virtual makeover from you my jaw dropped! 😍😃
Yay new series!!!
I can just see my hubby coming home one day to plants hanging inside the shower.
Lol!
Shampoo and conditioner in glass bottles? No I would have shattered glass everywhere no matter how cute they are. Just sayn.
Exactly. Wet hands + slippery glass = disaster
I would go with nice-looking plastic ones too.
She said that they make really nice plastic look a likes if you are worried about glass and linked the plastic ones i think.
@SMG I listened to what she said. I would get the plastic ones. I was just speaking for myself as was the original commenter. No need to be rude.
Yup!! No matter how deep the ledge is, water will get on it and the bottles will zoom straight off it
Congrats on your exciting new business venture! I know it’ll be a great success ❤️
Loved it so peaceful and calm looking instead of clinical! Another victory for team AG 🤣🤣
Since covid, we have converted a corner in our home into an at home bar - would love to see you do a bar makeover 😊
Loved all these helpful tips, and the result was STUNNING!
I’ve been waiting all week for another Alexandra Gater video!
I have an awkward half bath laundry room with a small window. It also has my heating system, so I can't move walls, but it's always dusty, full of cobwebs, and just altogether awkward. I tried putting in a screen to cover the heating system so it's not visible. Help!
That Team AG chant/gif was everything
I love your videos Alexandra. This one was lovely. That shower curtain is really beautiful as is the gold hook! I don't use hooks for towels because they won't dry but I love hooks for my clothes. Loving the new ideas you have too. Take care.
I’d love to see a rental walk in closet make over, it’s been my biggest eye sore in otherwise beautiful apartment. It has these wire shelves that I don’t know what to do about lol. I’m confident @Alexandragater can turn them into something magical :)
She did that in a pantry. Removed all the wire shelving and had boards cut at a big box store.
Love it! Gives me so many ideas. I would like to see one for entrance hallway for a rental.
Thanks for the inspiration! When I am too tired to do something, a new video comes and...... Plenty of ideas. Thanks
Loved this video. Thanks to the whole AG team :) A good small space makeover: reading nook!
Those tassel shower hooks. So genius and cute ❤️
I love you AG! :)) I've missed your videos and was so happy to get my email alert. Please keep them coming!
Thank you, Alexandra, this is just beautiful! We have a really small hallway (about 2 m x 1 m) with 4 doors on 3 sides. It would be wonderful to know, how to freshen it up a bit.
Seconded, mine's like that. Can never decide where to put a coat rack and there's barely enough room for a slim closet.
I absolutely lurve that shower curtain!
Such a beautiful transformation 😍
How to decorate a nook which could be a small den in a small condo so there is a nice division between the living area and that cozy nook!
Coffee/tea bar, or little breakfast nook next please! Im planning to do mine in the next few weeks. Thanks!