No Storage Rental Bathroom Makeover For $400 | My Rental Reno S1 E5
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- Опубликовано: 16 май 2019
- Hey guys! Welcome back to my channel. I’m Alexandra and today I’m back with a My Rental Reno Episode and I’m making over my teeny tiny rental bathroom for $400 - I spent $419 to be exact. The crazy thing about this bathroom is that it had absolutely zero closed storage when we moved in. My goal was to make this space functional, airy, pretty and organized without spending a ton of money. I’m pretty happy with how this small bathroom turned out, and I hope it gives you some ideas for your own rental bathroom!
Video shot and edited by Carla Antonio: www.carlaantonio.com/
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For those asking, yes I do have a shower! It’s in this bathroom, recessed into the wall right when you walk in. So glad everyone is enjoying the video 😻
i adore you but "exposing" your cotton buds in a washroom to show them off is not a good idea.Shoving dust and bacteria in your ear......No thanx! i think your guests will live without them on display my dear.
Very pretty and practical upgrades. I noticed some paint droplets on the floor: use a razor blade to 'lift' them off the floor.
Where is the trash can from??? Thanks!💕
You are a SUPERSTAR, thank you for being you!!! Team GATER😍😍
What kind of succulent is that?!? I loveeeeee 🥺😍
You're the first person I've heard say they were glad a window looks out onto a brick wall.
Me 2...but after this video i kinda like the idea, the reflection from the mirror looks nice
No one can see in 😁
Rine Allison better than no natural light 💡 My bathroom in my rental was the same and I miss ANY WINDOW in many bathrooms these days
I live in NYC....she would love it here! 😂
Okay, I’m not going to lie. When you first said you bought a $75 hook I was like ??? But then I saw her and was like !!! I think that was a 100% justifiable purchase.
Melinda is adorable. 😄
She absolutely is! I need her in my life.
Is $75 the going rate for a hook-er these days? 😂
Melinda was worth it!!!
I’ve never seen anything like her and I want one
You're so lucky that your landlord let's you make so many changes! Tho let's be honest -- you're definitely improving the rental value, and at no cost to them.
So the landlord is lucky!
That is exactly why the landlord allowed her to make it over.
okashi10 she would probably take most the stuff with her so it’s a win lose kinda for the landlord
okashi10 i would change it anyway.... as long as you leave/keep the original stuff you can put it back when you move out... 💁🏻♂️
I don't think they would mind if she wanted to improve the look, and I am sure if the landlord saw her makeover, the landlord would be pleased.
I’m moving to a senior apartment where I intend to live till I leave the planet. Your design ideas will help me create a fun and serene space where I can continue to live my best life. Thank you 🙏🏻☯️
The candle directly underneath the pothos plant is giving me anxiety 😬 - LOVE the baskets and the tiny wall cabinet.
I am done with real candles. I have beautiful LED candles on timers.
or...you can take one of those long shelves you didn't use (paint it white) and hang it over the door and store your toilet paper up there!
I also LOVE how this space turned out! So stinkin' cute!
Dana Michigan she had a lot so she would still have to store it elsewhere
But it could work for other people (also it might look not as cute)
I had the same thought. Maybe high on the facing wall and stack the TP up there. It is a bathroom, after all. Nothing wrong with seeing TP in it.
I don't mean to be negative, but I hate leaving stuff like toilet paper and qtips like that because I feel like it collects dust on things that you don't want dusty
Heela Wardak I feel the same way, so I use mason jars and keep the lid on!
Old candle jars too
@@PamsPrettyPlants I do too lol
I was gonna say the same lol she should’ve use a container that has a lid or some sort of cover
Exactly! 😬
Love the outcome
She lives with her partner Ines... and without a TMI moment (ok maybe not) it is not a good idea to store anything near the toilet when you live with a guy. 🤦🏼♀️
@@DeirdreKnight1 maybe but toilet paper near the toilet makes much more sense than hot tools, imho ;)
Ines Celina 😂😂😂 So true.
That....is a GREAT idea.
@@DeirdreKnight1 HAHAHAHAHA that's the only reason I will NOT put toilet paper in a basket on the floor next 2 the toilet. I put the toilet paper in a basket on the back of the toilet's tank instead 🤣
Such great ideas in here! I'm super impressed by your minimal makeup collection. I do want to note that your blush/bronzer brush, and the cotton pads (basically anything you put on your face) should be in enclosed containers. Bacteria from the toilet evaporates into the air every time you lift the lid, and you don't want that on your face!
i just found this channel and it’s officially my favorite...but...i’ve been hit with a sudden surge of inspiration to redo my entire apartment at 11:45pm & i don’t have enough self control to wait til morning...
looks like i won’t be getting any sleep tonight 🙃
I was a little judgy when you said you spent 75$ on a hook, but then you said you bought t from an artist and I was all in for supporting other artists. Plus it was a super unique and beautiful hook ❤️
Same here LOL
You should deep clean the floors. Or ask the landlord to have them cleaned.
All you need is a little oil of sorts even coconut oil melted and a good sos pad. it s just paint. Its such a nice bathroom but the floors was ignored.
Sonia Moreira agree!! I can’t look at the floor 🙈 she need to get the floor cleaned. It’ll make a big difference
The floor is beautiful but just dirty
She Can Do It! I wouldn’t take my slippers off in that bathroom! Nasty floor!
The underside of the faucet also needs a good scrub. That mat is a trip hazard too. I would have used a larger mat with a rubber backing, washable of course. I’m not a Negative Nellie! She did a great job and I especially loved Melinda. Alexandra is very talented and has given me some great ideas for my own space.
Love your makeovers! Been binge watching since the beginning. It's so interesting to see these old videos compared to your recent ones. There is no evidence of Andrew's belongings at all in these reno videos....other than a toothbrush. Lol! Glad Noah made the cut! 😄
As long as you move your plant before you turn on your candle
Why did You choose to put The basket with your hair tools near the toilet and the basket with toilet paper near the door and not the other way around?
Exactly .............
Because the basket with the hair tools, hides the fact that there’s hair tools, so it doesn’t take your eye away from the rest of the design of the bathroom.. on the other hand, if she switched it, peoples eyes would immediately go to the giant pile of toilet paper in a basket, which takes away from everything else in there
I feel like the baskets were in the right spots but the items should be switched. The large basket with the pompom-tassels is big enough to hold/hide all the toilet paper. The smaller basket could hold the hair tools, plus it would be hidden behind the door (when it's not closed).
Talia Gonzalez, well that’s not very sanitary. 🤷🏻♀️
outloudkat, good idea!
I enjoy your work soooo much. Your camera never makes me dizzy, background music is not distracting or overwhelming, your taste and talent are impeccable. Go Alexandra!!!
The light fixture you chose for the wall feels like it belongs on a ceiling....not feeling it personally but the rest is great!
I just threw similar fixtures out and bought new ones from Craigslist in the packaging for $25 . I made the right decision
She is SO talented, but yes I agree w you there
Really nice job. I would have cleaned the paint off the floor and repainted the grout, rental or not.
Melinda is the best!
Yes, I would definitely have spent time cleaning up the floor before buying anything new.
Please put a rug pad under your throw rug. Bathroom falls and slips can be deadly.
I always used to roll my eyes at rug pads thinking what a waste it was to have something you couldn't see and then I fell and almost hit my head on the tub. I learned my lesson
A kid just died because he slipped and hit his head on the toilet. This is good advice.
Or just use an old bath towel, one less thing you have to clean on the daily because the rug get full of dust. Just lay down a towel when you need it 😇
Rewatching this in 2021 and wow you've come so far AG. And your viewers too! I feel like we grew along with you. Thank you for being you.
I would have swapped the hair stuff and the T. P. container because the hair one isn't full and the TP one is overflowing.
Bethany Platte yeah I know and cuz it’s closer to the toilet
I liked the toilet paper overflowing. It looked like creative art.
Same! The TP would be closer to the toilet and the hair stuff closer to the vanity.
I can't believe she put overflowing toilet paper in reach of her cats.
@@Olive_O_Sudden I thought the same about both baskets - my cat would shred those! No pompoms are safe either! But maybe she's lucky and her cats have no interest in them
"Peach emoji, bathroom" LOL yes we get it! Awesome makeover, very good ideas taken from it! Love the lady towel holder named Melinda
I have had a pedestal sink for 3 years and have never realized they made anything to function underneath them! Mind blown. Also, love Malinda!
There are plenty of little cabinet and shelving units that are designed for under pedestal or 'floating sinks', but getting one that fits your particular sink and surrounding space can be a challenge. I looked for years for something, and finally, last year, I happened upon those triangular Ikea shelves she uses in the video; they *just* fit between my bathtub and toilet. But I arrange them turned the other way, so they meet in the middle and provide a straight bank of shelves in the front, on which I've put baskets that I can pull out like drawers. If you look at them on the Ikea website (RÅGRUND), you'll see that arrangement.
@@Olive_O_Sudden I totally would but we are moving at the end of the month!
I loved living on the 3rd floor! We had so much privacy. And all of our windows were the same height as the trees, so everyone window had greenery!
I have watched SO many rental makeovers and I have to say this is one of the absolute best!!! So many beautiful yet practical storage solutions, down-to-earth and accessible design tips, so many personal touches but not overloaded with „useless“ decor items. Thanks so much for sharing!! ❤️
Your bathroom is so pretty yet functional. So many designs today are sterile and certainly don't say "Welcome"! Great job and inspired me to start mine. 🤗🤗🤗
I have a tiny bathroom! My biggest tip is to use a shoe pocket organizer behind the door!
xoxomaxine1 such a great idea!
...when the big fluffy cat walked in front of you and sat down with her back to the cami, hahaha, beauty
Under my sink was open and I am not the most organized even with baskets, so I sewed a curtain and put up a little tiny rod. Hides all my junk perfectly.
Nicole Faith THANK U FOR THIS, BRB WHILE I GO BUY A CURTAIN AND ROD 🤣🤣🤤
“Renter friendly” and you removed things from the wall, painted, drilled into the walls, changed fixtures...??
That so wouldn’t fly in a rental here!
Sharon Rooney every video I’ve found that says rental friendly is like this! In my rental apartment, we’re not even allowed to put stick on hooks on the walls 😭
I can’t imagine my landlord ever agreeing to all this!
@Taylor Racist much?
LOL come to my city, you’re lucky if you know your landlords last name. I’ve had to fix everything in my apartment or suffer the consequences of the random friend they send here to break stuff worse. I’ll paint stripes on the walls if I want at this point 😂
@@PamsPrettyPlants I believe in the UK we have a right to know who our landlord is - wow, I can't imagine not knowing who you rent from.
Depends, my UK Landlords never do quarterly checks & wouldn't notice if it was black & fluorescent dayglo pink! But then their property law knowledge is shaky at best, I've had to copy & send law off property law websites before they'd back down on evicting rather than do legally required fire safety repairs/other repairs.
I can't believe you didn't do the floors.
Same, it would have really finished the look. Maybe just a fake tile sheet or a deep clean. The rest is gorgeous!!!!
I LOVE Society 6!. I buy gifts for people all the time. I really like that it pays the actual artist that designed the art.
The IKEA shelves for pedestal sinks! Brilliant!
What a cute bathroom! Malinda was definitely worth the splurge, she would make me smile every day.
Bethan Price she totally does! I’m glad you like her too Bethan!
Malinda is GORGEOUS !!!!
OMG! Melinda light fixture! 😆😆😆😆😆 I want.
Can we fix these floors girl like seriously
That’s the bad thing about a rental... you can’t do any heavy, permanent renovations.
@@befree3206 but you can do floors that aren't permanent. Im in a rental and I just got floating vinyl flooring. It looks amazing, it's waterproof, it looks like actual tile and I can lift it and go when I leave. 😂😂😂
@@befree3206 Did you see the kitchen makeover? She replaced the countertops and if she can replace those, she should be able to replace the floor in the bathroom!
FUN NEW DRINKING GAME:
drink every time she says “game changer” 😂
Love you and your vids ❤️
Drink every time a RUclips design person says “cute.”
Q tips exposed, uncovered and toilet paper exposed behind the door? Protected from bacteria , dust. Love the bathroom art.
Unfortunately, many of this things would never have been possible in rental apartments in my area. :(
The floor needs a shine! For old paint spills I used nail polish remover. The ones on a pad. Then I used a plastic scraper. I cleaned the grout as well.
Alexandra: I absolutely adore how you "think out loud" when you're deciding a change. It helps us who are not used to thinking out of the box to discover how to "think out of the box". Thank you for sharing.
Hello, Melinda looks great! Have you thought of adding a hook on the wall to hang the baskets low on the wall? This would give you the ability to sweep hair and dust off the floor without needing to move the baskets. Bathrooms need private storage, you are right!
Yup I'd definitely spend 75 bucks on a hook like Malinda
The sink shelves are FAB!
Love the idea of putting the products in amber jars! Love the idea of having all “aesthetic” products
She says "find a storage basket that holds a pack of toilet paper" then shows us a basket that obviously doesn't. I love watching these videos. You do a great job. It's just funny to notice little disconnects like this.
jain thorne Maybe it was a tip she learned the hard way 😂
Notes: pick up basket, and add a plant, and pick up Belinda! Thank You!
The ideas. The inspiration. It’s all just pouring in!
You’re so adorable! I’m an interior designer in the states and you are teaching me that everything doesn’t have to be so darn difficult! I need to focus on more simple things. Lol
Looks incredible as always!! You have such a gift and I'm so glad you're sharing it with others. Makes me want to make over our powder room! New mirror, new light and new toilet roll!
Elle Lindquist love you!! 💕💕
Ive been sick with the flu for 3 days now just binge watching ur videos. Lol glad it only took me a fever to stumble onto your channel 😂
Alexandra, I love wake up on Saturdays and see your ideas!!! Thanks 😍😍😉
Wow I'm loving this series thanks and Hello from Brisbane Australia
Love that slim corner cabinet!
Would you try a peel and stick flooring option? I think that would be be great for the floors!
Why you no clean floors, baseboards and door?! 🤣
That yellow Lois dingy. I love the white. It looks. Bright n big.👍👍👍
WOW! What a difference. Love the storage under the sink suggestion. Brilliant!
I love the hidden cabinet.
I added an over the toilet shelf for my small NYC bathroom. It's vertical storage and rent friendly because it doesn't require wall mounts.
Missed opportunity for cuteness: custom/artistic electric outlet covers or wall switch covers. Mine is a one-of-a-kind mermaid painting which would go very well with Melinda. ;0)
They are one of my favorite things to make!
I like the idea for the first aid box. I bought a tin from the Habitat ReStore (it was originally for cookies for .50) that will be perfect. I will spray paint with white Rustoleum and make stencil for a red cross symbol. My other thought was to have my sister make me a vinyl first aid decal if I found a fancy one. Since I like to make things I think for the tissue I would have made a longer box with a hinged lid to keep the extra TP fresh and clean, sized to fit comfortably behind the door. Thanks for great ideas! ☺
Suggestion::install a hook on the ceiling behind the door. Attach a boating rope that reaches almost to the floor. String the bathroom paper with the rope. Add a wooden stake at the bottom end of the rope once bathroom paper is strung up to keep it from falling.. Or use a POMPOM instead of a wooden stake.
Functional and beautiful!
Switch the baskets!
Yes you mentioned Morocco in your video, I like it
Shout out to the Dymo gun label maker! My Dad used to use his in the 80s for everything! You would have loved his pegboard & glass jar storage system in his workshop for so many screws, nails, washers etc. I'd know those labels anywhere! Heather xo
I legit had watched like 10 of your videos before this one and I still hadn't subscribed but that hook comment, so relatable.
You brought life into this bathroom!!
I 💘 EVERYTHING! Since you DID ask. I must share my own, scathingly brilliant idea to solve a lack-o bathroom storage. I'm a nail color addict. Safe to say, I have a lot. At the thrift.... ok, Thrift store addict too.😘 Hunting those 70s wood accordion style cup holders. Maybe hack a bathroom towel/robe rack. I hot glue to sturdy it up to handle the extra weight. Primer, paint, wax seal, and hung it up. Worked perfectly AND adjusts to fit any space.
Then spied an old generic wooden spice rack. It had holes to wall mount, and a flat bottom to sit stable on surfaces. I thought It'd be perfect to hang AND display all my fun happy toe color options! I kept looking n found 3 more! $1.00 each!! Paint, wax seal, mounted and loaded them with colorful toe joy. Omgosh they turned out better than I thought. Added BONUS! Since they stand, I can take down the rack with all my pedicure needs and head outside with headphones and peace. Ahhh.. quality me time. 😊
Dawn that’s such a great idea!!
I cannot picture what you mean...wishing we could post pics in comments
@@AlexandraGater OMGOSH! 😲😢🤧😊 You opened the door that inspired my "I need it handy, so make it pretty, or hide it" decor ideas. (or in your case, the gate!😁 "Gater's Design Gate" to inspiration (complete with pom-pom trim of course) Omg I'm just SO punny! 🤣😂 Thank you so much for all your help and inspiration 💖💖💖 btw... Did you pick up Hot Lover on that Morocco trip too? The added bonus find maybe? I see he isn't duty free either. 😘🤗 He IS missing his pom-pom trimmed tool belt tho!😂🤣😂
@@i.e.presents638 The cup to towel rack hack, or the spice rack to nail polish display hack?
I love, love, love, the art gallery entrance!! It sets the tone for the main space. Another beautiful home! WOW! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽😍😍😍
Great idea for the hair tools! Like, "how did I not think of this simple idea for my super small bathroom!"
I'm loving the amber jars
Love the Melinda hook, now I know what to get my daughter. 😁
Hey ! I notice you have two cats living in a small apartment. I’d love to see a video on cat food & litter storage and hacks to keep that space clean and looking nice in a small space! I’m living in a small space and my cats can’t go outside (I have two, semi long hair just like you) and I’m finding it difficult to keep their space tidy! Love your makeover videos xxx
I love Kaye Blegvads work, so I'm not surprised you got that hook. 😍 bathroom looks great.
Just found your channel, you’re a fantastic DIYer, I love your style, you explain things very clearly, and there’s SO many good tips in one video!
Loved the finishing touches! Always inspired after watching you’re videos! 👌
I love it! I was looking for exactly that kind of cabinet for my bathroom! Ended up getting something else similar, but it was a game changer for sure!
Great video! Im def going to watch your other videos. PLEASE buy a doorstop- your mirror is lovely and it will shatter the second you get too excited opening that door. (I googled it and theres a super cool lion-head one, just saying)
Nicole Hourihan there’s a door stop built into the floor jsyk, it was super hard to see in the video but it’s there! 🙂
It looks so pretty! Only thing I would change is that I would place a laundry hamper or something so that you can’t see the pipes behind the pedestal sink as you enter the room.
You did an amazing job
you did such a good job! i really like that tiny carpet, so cute!
I'm looking forward to watching this video! Could you please enable captions?
Loveeeee that peachy art piece!
Love the baskets. Awesome bathroom 💛💛💛💛💛💛
Loving these DIYs! You've influenced so much of our style on a budget! I'm so thankful!
What a rental "character" I'm dying. Our little rental woes. Looks sooo good also so do the overalls ;)
I love Malinda. So much.
Love the print of peaches. ......super cool😉, Marty M
Love watching you decorate! You just seem to put everything together so easily! Love how you get so excited over the littlest things! 🤣I do too! 🤣
My bathroom has a toilet and shower. Absolutely no space for shelves or a sink. You are lucky to have that bathroom. Definitely taking some ideas for mine.
Can you fit in some storage right outside the bathroom, maybe along the wall?
@@okashi10 right outside my bathroom is my room (only one bedroom and its also very teeny tiny.) Its a challenging home 😅
This will sound bizarre, but if you have a low ceiling get a car net. Basically its a hanging net iver the ceiling. You can cover it in fake vines/leaves (preferably thrifted so that it isnt mean to the environment) to make it look intentional.
At that point you can put your extra toilet paper and towels while also changing the atmosphere of the room.
Switch to bar soaps/shampoos/conditioners to save space, and get one narrow exposed shelf to put them on.
These tips might not help you, especially if your ceiling isnt low, but I wish you the best :)
Well done u👏
Great make over and I especially love the circular plant holder and the trailing mini succulent x
omg I just found your channel, I'm planning to furnish my very first owned small studio flat and I adore you and your channel, you are such a cute happy soul with an amazing taste I'm learning a lot, thank you so much
much love from Istanbul
so so so beautiful 🤗 love it and love your work. greetings from Germany
It looks great! I love those little shelves that go under the sink, I HATE pedestal sinks because of the lack of storage so that's a great solution.
This is an awesome makeover! Love it!
Beautiful!! I really enjoy all your makeover videos
Thanks so much for all your advice. I want to redo my bathroom, and you have given me so much to think about. No one understood why I want to do this. But you have given me the motivation and inspiration I needed. Thanks! 😊