Trying to decorate a small studio apartment to have EVERYTHING | bed, living, dining & office
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In today’s video, I’m taking on a complete studio apartment makeover for Madison – a certified cool girl whose apartment definitely wasn’t matching her vibe. This renter-friendly apartment transformation is packed with clever storage solutions and budget-friendly hacks. So watch as I turn a basic, barely lived-in studio into the ultimate cool girl apartment. If you love this aesthetic, renter-friendly decorating hacks, and space-saving design solutions, this makeover is for you. Let me know your favourite part of the transformation in the comments!
— Kelsey
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*Paper Pendant: https://go.shopmy.us/p-68331398
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VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 – intro & the design plan
2:25 – sourcing
4:51 – bringing in the bed
8:29 – installing curtains
9:08 – clearing out the space & bringing in the rug
10:56 – figuring out the room layout
13:36 – installing the room divider
16:40 – bringing in the cowhide rug & styling the shelf
18:00 – installing the lighting
20:35 – the gallery wall
21:21 – plants & final touches
22:13 – reveal & finals
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VIDEO CREDITS
Host & Creative: Kelsey MacDermaid
Art Assistant: Rochelle Gracey
Producer: Nina Pikula
Creative Director: Emma Keat
Video Editors: Nick Liske & Justin Abalos
Social Media: Melanie Parkinson
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29 Comments
Thank you, Leesa for sponsoring! Visit https://www.leesa.com/ and use code THESORRYGIRLS for an additional $100 off your mattress purchase. Excludes Studio and Kids mattresses and bundles. Offers subject to change.
The, “Did I eat?” was so stinking cute 😂😂😂😂 As a person who is about to move into her first big girl apartment this gives me so much hope!
Brillianttttttt!!!!!!🤯
Another slay
Easily one of my favorite makeovers that you've ever done!! Just screams "chic badass"! I tend to frame my posters just for that extra edge of looking intentional!
So crazy, Kelsey! You're a magician! You took a style that is not mine AT ALL and made it somewhere I'd love to live in. You are a genius! This is so cozy and fresh. So fun. Madison is so lucky. 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Chelsea you did a beautiful job girl 🧡🤍💛🟢🟤🤎 decor
MAGNETIC PUSH PINS IS A BRILLIANT IDEA OMFG
It's gorgeous 😍 that room divider is a game changer. Such a cool girl space.
Locker TV stand is genius!
Kelsey you absolutely CRUSHED this
Loved this! Brilliant transformation.
The ads in the middle are a new thing – sooo long and completely interrupts your video,it's ridiculous !
The curtains immediately made a difference to the space! I couldn't help but notice the dust on the floor under the tv. I hope it got cleaned up before all the final placements??? All great buys and finds and love the way the whole space came together. Well done, Kelsey! My favourite piece is the round green lamp. I would have bought that too for my space. Good space saving tip about the lamp shade. It's always delighful to see Rochelle! S.
The shelves are shelving Rochelle 🤭🫶🏻 16:35
Love love love! Esp when girlies are helping out each other ❤
Love the divider. I think I’d use that as my desk and get a small round table for dining in the corner
I think this one is my fav yet! It’s the kind of look/style/feel I want for my apartment ❤
Love the makeover but I watched it mute
$500 for a thrifted rug is insane
i really wanna see how you makeover a barndominium. maybe someday you can make my dream comes true. 😄
So cool! The only thing I’d change would be framing some of those smaller pieces on the gallery wall to give it a more polished look 21:47
Very creative, and lovely outcome. I like it all, but what I really appreciate is that you found room for all her books. Too many times I’ve seen makeovers that only accommodate a handful of the owners books, artfully arranged or inaccessible. As a book lover it always saddens me. But you nailed it, well done for prioritising her needs.
For that wrinkly big poster above the TV, she can pick up a a big piece of foam core, glue spray, spray the backside of the poster, and then slowly put it on with something to flatten it out while applying, it'll look better but still be easy and light to put up on the wall
Love love love!!!! ❤❤❤ Fabulous job!!!🎉🎉🎉 For a studio, this is A M A Z I N G!! Room-divider was the icing on the cake!! This whole make-over VERY inspirational!!
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Madison is so lucky. Having her OWN SPACE!!! NO ROOMMATE(S). Enjoy it girl ❤ Take care. 😊
Thank you so much that telescopic curtain rod has given me such a great idea
When I saw the bed my jaw hit the floor. Great job!