EXTREME 253 Sq Ft Studio Apartment Makeover | Mid-Century Modern Style

Alexandra Gater
25 May 202433:42

Summary

TLDRIn this episode of Studio Fix, Alexandra transforms Gokan's tiny studio apartment into a stylish and functional space. She addresses the challenge of creating a cozy yet open atmosphere in under 500 square feet. Key elements of the makeover include a large rug for grounding the living area, a wavy mirror to enhance natural light, and a DIY room divider to establish an entryway and separate the bedroom. The design incorporates Gokan's eclectic furniture and adds pops of color, resulting in a bright, warm, and inviting home that meets both aesthetic and practical needs.

Takeaways

  • 🏠 The video is about transforming a small studio apartment under 500 sq ft into a stylish, organized space.
  • 🎨 Alexandra, the host, aims to make the space beautiful and functional for Gokan, the apartment's occupant, who has a unique vision for his living area.
  • 🛋️ Gokan's apartment features an open layout with a bedroom, living space, and workspace all in one room, and he values the ability to host friends.
  • 💡 Gokan has a preference for eclectic furniture pieces, including a postmodern coffee table and a midcentury TV credenza, which adds personality to the space.
  • 🛠️ The makeover includes creating a sense of separation at the entryway, improving the living space with modular and conversational seating, and addressing privacy and light issues with a large window.
  • 🎨 Gokan's inspiration involves a warm, cozy, bright atmosphere with modern aesthetics, a preference for certain colors like blue and olive green, and a dislike for pink.
  • 🪵 A DIY room divider is constructed to create an entryway and separate the bedroom area, using lumber and a glazing staining technique for a luxe look.
  • 🛍️ Shopping at Home Sense yields a variety of accessories, a rug, and storage solutions that fit Gokan's style and the need for cohesion in the space.
  • 🖼️ The addition of a large, wavy mirror and decorative window film address the need for natural light and privacy, respectively.
  • 🎬 Gokan's acting career requires a functional backdrop for auditions, which is integrated into the design without compromising the apartment's aesthetic.
  • 📦 The reveal shows a transformed space with defined areas, stylish furniture, and thoughtful storage solutions, exceeding Gokan's expectations and making the studio feel like a 'cool' living space.

Q & A

  • Who is the host of the 'Studio Fix' series and what does the series focus on?

    -The host of the 'Studio Fix' series is Alexandra. The series focuses on making over tiny apartments under 500 square feet, making them beautiful, stylish, and organized.

  • What is Gokan's profession and how does it affect his apartment design needs?

    -Gokan is a flight attendant and an actor. His profession affects his apartment design needs as he requires a space that can double as a lounge area for hosting friends and a functional area for conducting self-tapes for auditions.

  • What is the main issue Gokan has with his current studio apartment setup?

    -The main issue Gokan has with his current setup is the lack of division and cohesion in the space. He also needs a separate area for entering and taking off shoes, a comfortable living space for hosting, and a functional backdrop for his auditions.

  • What are some of the design elements and furniture pieces Gokan already has in his apartment?

    -Gokan already has a postmodern coffee table, a midcentury TV credenza, a bed, a lamp, and a TV stand. He also has a large window that brings in good morning light.

  • What is the proposed solution to create a division between the entryway and the living space?

    -The proposed solution to create a division is to bring in a large rug to ground the living room and help create a visual separation between the living room and the rest of the spaces.

  • What is the strategy for dealing with the privacy issue regarding Gokan's large window?

    -The strategy for dealing with the privacy issue is to add a peel-and-stick red window film that will provide privacy without blocking natural light.

  • What is the color palette and overall vibe that Gokan is drawn to for his apartment makeover?

    -Gokan is drawn to a color palette that includes blues, olive greens, neutrals like beige, and warm woods. The overall vibe he wants is warm, cozy, bright, clean, and modern with personality.

  • What is the DIY project that Graham undertakes to help create an entryway and divide the space?

    -Graham undertakes a DIY project to create a room divider using 27 boards of 8-foot long 2x6 construction lumber. The divider includes coat hooks, a shelf for storage, and is stained to give a luxe, walnut-like appearance.

  • What are the main furniture pieces and accessories brought in from Home Sense to enhance Gokan's space?

    -The main furniture pieces and accessories from Home Sense include a jute rug, a side table, storage baskets, a lamp, and a candle with a lime chili tart scent.

  • How does the final design of Gokan's studio apartment address his needs and preferences?

    -The final design addresses Gokan's needs and preferences by creating a defined entryway, a cozy bedroom nook, a stylish and functional living area with comfortable seating, and a backdrop for his auditions that doubles as a piece of art when not in use.

Outlines

00:00

🏠 Studio Makeover Introduction

Alexandra from Studio Fix series introduces a new episode focused on transforming Gokan's tiny studio apartment under 500 square feet. The goal is to make it stylish, organized, and beautiful. Alexandra discusses the project's scope and sets expectations for the makeover, emphasizing the importance of light and space in a studio setting. She also mentions Gokan's eclectic taste in furniture and the need to create a cohesive design that also accommodates his social and professional needs, such as hosting friends and conducting auditions.

05:00

🛋️ Understanding Gokan's Design Preferences

In this paragraph, Alexandra and Gokan discuss his vision for the space. Gokan expresses his desire for a warm, cozy, yet bright and modern aesthetic. He appreciates clean lines and personality in design, with a preference for soft, comfortable seating. Gokan's favorite colors include blues, olive greens, and neutrals like beige, while he is not fond of pink. The conversation reveals his willingness to part with certain pieces, keeping only a few favorites like the bed, lamp, and TV stand. Alexandra takes notes and prepares to shop for accessories that will enhance the space's cohesion.

10:01

🛠️ DIY Room Divider Creation

Graham constructs a DIY room divider to create an entryway and separate the bedroom area in Gokan's studio. He uses 27 boards of 2x6 construction lumber, cutting them into specific lengths for the ceiling and wall panels. The process involves sanding, drilling holes for dowels, and securing the boards with a brad nail gun. Additionally, Graham creates coat hooks and shelves for added functionality. The divider is designed to be both visually appealing and practical, with a luxurious walnut-like finish achieved through a glazing staining method.

15:01

🎨 Aesthetic and Functional Space Planning

Alexandra plans to enhance the space with a large rug, a wavy mirror to reflect natural light, and a peel-and-stick window film for privacy without hindering light. She also discusses creating a stylish vignette for Gokan's audition backdrop, making it functional and aesthetically pleasing. The shopping trip at Home Sense yields various finds, including a side table with clothes storage, baskets for the nightstand, and candles for a pop of blue. The team is mindful of Gokan's need for a cohesive and stylish space that also serves his functional requirements.

20:01

🛌 Transforming the Bedroom Nook

The team works on transforming Gokan's bedroom area, creating a cozy nook by placing the bed in the corner and adding a jute rug with white elements to lighten up the space. They bring in a side table for storage and a wall sconce for bedside lighting. The existing media unit is reused, and a heavy rug is moved into place to anchor the room. The focus is on creating a comfortable and inviting space that feels separate from the rest of the studio.

25:01

🛋️ Living Room and Entryway Styling

Alexandra styles the living room with a new sofa, lounge chairs, and a coffee table that complement Gokan's existing vintage pieces. She emphasizes the importance of lighting in small spaces and adds a statement lamp. The entryway is outfitted with a bench for shoe storage and a ruggable runner for easy cleaning. Art prints and baskets are added for both style and functionality, creating an inviting and organized space.

30:04

🎨 Final Touches and Reveal

The final touches include styling the bed with cushions, a throw blanket, and a side table with a basket for storage. The media console is adorned with phases and coasters, and the window sill is decorated with books, a candle, and plants. A faux tree, decorative pillows, and a blanket are added to the sofa area, and the coffee table is styled with magazines and a vase of branches. Gokan is brought in to see the transformed space, and his reaction is one of awe and delight, appreciating the cohesive, stylish, and functional makeover of his studio apartment.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Studio Apartment

A studio apartment is a small apartment that combines living room, bedroom, and kitchen into a single room. In the video, the main theme revolves around transforming a studio apartment into a stylish and organized space. The script mentions Gokan's studio apartment, which is under 500 square feet, and the makeover process includes creating a sense of separation and maximizing the use of space.

💡Makeover

A makeover refers to the transformation or improvement of something, often related to appearance or functionality. In the context of the video, a makeover is given to Gokan's studio apartment to make it more aesthetically pleasing and practical. The script describes the process of discussing Gokan's vision and then executing various design elements to achieve the desired outcome.

💡Cohesion

Cohesion, in design, refers to the unity and harmony of elements within a space. The script mentions a lack of cohesion in Gokan's apartment, indicating that while he has interesting pieces, they do not work well together. The makeover aims to bring cohesion by introducing a rug, mirror, and other elements that tie the space together.

💡Eclectic Style

Eclectic style in interior design is a mix of various styles, periods, and designs to create a unique and personalized space. Gokan's apartment features an eclectic style, as evidenced by the postmodern coffee table and midcentury TV credenza. The video aims to enhance this eclectic style while ensuring the space feels cohesive.

💡Privacy

Privacy, in the context of the video, refers to the desire to have a sense of separation and seclusion within the open-plan studio apartment. Gokan mentions the need for privacy, particularly with the large window facing a main road. The solution includes using a peel-and-stick window film to maintain natural light while providing privacy.

💡Lighting

Lighting is a critical element in interior design, affecting the mood and functionality of a space. The script discusses the importance of natural light and how to maximize it with a large window. Additionally, the use of mirrors and window treatments is mentioned to enhance the lighting and create a bright atmosphere.

💡DIY (Do It Yourself)

DIY refers to the practice of creating, modifying, or repairing something without the aid of experts or professionals. In the video, a DIY room divider is created to define the entryway and separate the bedroom area. The script details the process of building the divider, showcasing a creative solution for space division.

💡Storage

Storage is essential in small spaces like studio apartments to keep the area organized and clutter-free. The script mentions the importance of storage solutions, such as under-bed storage and built-in storage in furniture pieces like benches. These solutions help maximize the use of space in Gokan's apartment.

💡Furniture Configuration

Furniture configuration refers to the arrangement and positioning of furniture within a space. Gokan's initial setup had furniture against the walls, which did not create a cozy or functional space. The makeover involves reconfiguring the furniture to improve the flow and create distinct areas within the open-plan apartment.

💡Aesthetics

Aesthetics in interior design relates to the visual appeal and beauty of a space. Gokan values both the visual aesthetics and the feeling evoked by his space. The video focuses on creating a warm, cozy, bright, and clean modern space with personality, using colors and design elements that align with Gokan's preferences.

💡Functionality

Functionality refers to the practical aspects of a space and how well it serves its intended purpose. Gokan's apartment needed improvements in functionality, especially for his audition backdrop and entryway. The makeover addresses these issues by creating a stylish and functional entryway and a backdrop that can be easily used and stored.

Highlights

Alexandra introduces the Studio Fix series focusing on making small apartments beautiful, stylish, and organized.

Gokan's studio apartment makeover begins with a call to discuss his vision for the space.

Gokan's apartment features an open space with a single large window, posing a challenge for privacy and light.

The importance of furniture arrangement is highlighted to avoid blocking light and create a functional space.

Gokan's eclectic taste in furniture, including postmodern and midcentury styles, is discussed as a design base.

The need for a defined entryway and a separation between living and sleeping areas is identified.

Gokan's desire for a low, modular sofa that facilitates conversation without blocking the view is mentioned.

The idea of using a window film for privacy without compromising light is introduced.

Gokan's need for a functional backdrop for auditions without the hassle of moving furniture is discussed.

The shopping trip to Home Sense for accessories and styling elements is detailed.

A DIY room divider project is introduced to create an entryway and separate spaces in the studio.

The process of staining the DIY divider to achieve a luxurious walnut look using glazing is explained.

The installation of the room divider and the creation of a cozy bedroom nook are showcased.

The use of a jute rug to lighten up the space and add interest is highlighted.

The selection of a sofa and lounge chairs that complement Gokan's existing vintage pieces is discussed.

The transformation of the dining area into a functional and stylish space with a bench and art print is shown.

Gokan's reaction to the transformed studio apartment and his appreciation for the cohesive design is captured.

Transcripts

00:00

hey guys welcome back to my channel I'm

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Alexandra and you are watching Studio

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fix the series where I tackle teeny tiny

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apartments under 500 squ ft and show you

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how to make them beautiful stylish and

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organized I just think it's so funny

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that I'm doing this in my skirt you got

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a makeover to do so wow that looks

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stunning oh my god let's get started

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[Music]

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[Music]

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today I am making over gokan's studio

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apartment another Studio fix episode for

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you I'm so excited if you love Studio

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fix just as much as I do make sure you

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hit that subscribe button so you don't

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miss any future episodes coming your way

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let's hop on a call and chat with Goan

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about what he envisions for this space

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nice to meet you you're a real person oh

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my God okay so are

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you I am so excited about your space I

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feel like you have so many great pieces

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oh thank you took a lot of time on

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Marketplace okay so the point of this

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call really is just for me to get to

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know your space and like what you're

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looking for tell me all about your space

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I took some notes okay love that I'm

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also taking notes so what I do like is

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that it's like a huge just open space so

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I can kind of do whatever with it

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there's a lot of space that I can like

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host cuz I have friends over all the

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time because it's a studio and I have my

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bedroom my living space and also a

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little bit of my Works Space in the same

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room I've tried to configure it with

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furniture without blocking anything

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because I don't get a lot of light I

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have one window it's a big window but I

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have one window yeah that's pretty much

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it in terms of what's working I feel

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like also you missed an important thing

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on that list which is your furniture is

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working for you like have beautiful

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pieces yes I like a lot of eclectic

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stuff like my coffee table is very

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postmodern whereas my TV credenza is

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very midcentury I like the D position of

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that it just makes it interesting right

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you have such a great base for us to

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work with you just need that kind of

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extra push pulling it all together I

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need the dots connected I have the map I

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have dots I just need to connect them

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okay so walk me through what's not

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working for you or like things that you

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are hopeful for in this makeover I guess

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firstly because you kind of just enter

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into theace face I would like something

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that feels slightly separated in terms

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of like where you take off your shoes I

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want like a little bit of feeling of

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like stop here for a second do the

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things and then go into the space yeah

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in terms of the living space the reason

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I only have just a couch is because I'm

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so picky about the armchairs that I've

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been trying to find I want something

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that's kind of low because I don't want

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to block out the windows sofas that are

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modular something that's easily movable

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but also when I have people over I

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wanted to be conversational and we're

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facing each other even though I do have

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a TV I don't NE there like the idea of

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like just everyone's facing towards a TV

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when you host is everyone kind of

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gathering in that living space are they

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in your bedroom area like what's what's

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the vibe oh my God yes that's the thing

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I would like them to stay in the lounge

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area yes okay yeah people end up like

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sitting on the bed as well and it's so

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funny when you go into a studio you're

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like I guess I'm gonna sit on your bed

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like it's just what people do yes I'm

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like those are your outside clothes

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please okay cool because I'm on the

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entry level and I'm Facing East there is

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like good morning light like right now

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it's pretty bright but there's a lot of

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traffic so it's like how do you get

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light but also have privacy have you

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ever thought about like a window film

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situation or do you really want to be

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able to see like what's happening

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outside I think that could be something

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that I just never considered it because

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I have such a huge window and I didn't

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know like how would that would look but

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I mean if it works it works I for me

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it's really the light but keeping

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privacy at the same time I think there's

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definitely a way of solving that for

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sure and and then um because I use my

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space Also do uh to do like self tapes I

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act so I audition a lot I've been trying

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to like maneuver a backdrop without

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having to have something that I put away

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and then I have to like steam every time

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but also like make it look like you know

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this is not just a photo studio the

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whole time right so right now I have

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this like Ikea window shade this was my

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solution but when I put it up I'm like I

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don't know what to do this face right

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now there's a little like table I never

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use it and I always have to move the

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table when I'm actually using it for my

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audition cuz this this is literally

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where I stand so sorry just so I

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understand it's just not functioning for

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you in the sense that like it's kind of

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a hassle like you have to move your

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table the backrop itself now is perfect

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to use in terms of ease but once I don't

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use it and I put it back up it's just a

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blank wall got it that makes a lot of

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sense yeah okay let's go through your

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inspo like I said I feel like you have

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so many great pieces we can work with

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but walk me through why you picked those

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images what's the overall Vibe what

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colors do you like what are you drawn to

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so it's really for me the feeling that

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it evokes of course I care about the

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visual Aesthetics but I definitely like

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put more weight on how I feel in a space

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warm cozy but also bright I love things

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that feel like clean and modern but also

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it has personality totally like warm

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Woods I love like a smokey glass in

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terms of like seating I love like softer

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Curry shapes anything that's kind of

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comfortable but not too

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comfortable yes and I love like the

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color blue I love Olive greens I love

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neutrals like a nice beige any colors

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you do not like I guess pink I'm not too

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much of a pink person for myself me with

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my but the thing is I love it in yours I

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watch your videos I'm like come on I'm

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just kidding I'm just kidding pink paint

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every time I love it though but just

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like I'm like my space I feel like I

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don't have the confidence to ro it's

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also not the vibe for your space I think

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you're so clear about like a cozy but

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bright space and I think that's always

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the goal in a studio it's like how do

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you make it feel warm and intimate but

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also like big and bright at the same

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time any pieces you are willing to part

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with essentially the bed and maybe the

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lamp and the TV stand are like my like

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three things that I love love which I

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love too this dining situation over it

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absolutely over it okay awesome anything

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else you want to add this was very

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helpful let me check my notes yep

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everything

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that I love that you wrote notes you're

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so prepared so great um I'm really

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excited I will meet you on reveal day

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and yeah congrats for winning a makeover

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with us it's so exciting thank you I

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appreciate it okay have a great day you

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as well bye so right off the top we are

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working with some incredible pieces that

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Goan has thrifted but there's a lack of

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cohesion and the way they're all working

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together within the space even though

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gokan's inspo is very neutral he has

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these pops of color which I'm really

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excited to play with because they're

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going to keep the design feeling

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interesting his inspo to me feels very

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like cool apartment Vibes you know like

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I want him to walk into the space and

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feel like I'm a cool person who lives in

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the studio apartment I'm not like a

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regular Mom I'm a cool mom so here's

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what I'm thinking to start I want to

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bring in a really large rug to kind of

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ground the living room and help create

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that divide between the living room and

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the rest of the spaces I want to bring

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in a cool funky wavy mirror to bounce

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off lots of natural light in the space

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gokan's apartment faces out to a main

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road it's kind of right there in your

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face so I want to add some privacy by

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adding a peel and stick read window film

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that's not going to block out any

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natural light but it is going to give

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him that privacy that he wants and then

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just like a lot of studio apartments

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gokan really struggles with division so

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we are going to create this really cool

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DIY to help create an actual entryway

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for Goan and also divide the rest of the

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space from from his bedroom area I also

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need to find a solution for gokan's

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filming area he uses a backdrop to film

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auditions he's an actor and right now

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this space is not functioning for him he

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has to move a bunch of furniture to get

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to it and it just doesn't look the

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greatest so I want to turn this wall

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into a really stylish vignette I'm

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thinking a really big art print in a

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bold blue hue but also still keep his

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backdrop and just make it way more

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functional and easier for him to do his

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auditions so Elena and I are off to home

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sense we're going to try and find some

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accessories and styling bits and pieces

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to pull goon space

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together I'm at home sense shopping for

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accessories for goons it's a very rainy

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day and I'm very excited to just Meander

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around home sense I'm with Natasha and

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Elena and we're going to see what we can

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find well that's a nice mirror so atena

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has taken me to a new home s location

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and it is incredible it's huge there's

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so many good finds here I want

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everything I've been like shopping for

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myself but I need to

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focus I love these benches that home

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sense often carries and they have

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storage I'm getting so distracted

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because there's so many things to look

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at in this home sense but like look at

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this rug 250 like we love that okay also

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not what we're looking for but like how

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stylish is this chair

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so cute if you're looking for table

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lamps Home zense always has such an

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amazing selection and they always have

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really large ones really tiny ones for

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like desks or tiny nightstands and then

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they also have like statement ones like

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these but I noticed that they often sell

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them in pairs so if you're looking for

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like a pair of lamps for like your

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nightstands home sense always has such a

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variation of lamps like really really

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really stylish lamps and they often come

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in pairs we love the music in here is so

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loud you guys I'm so

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sorry okay looking for a side table for

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Goan we want to do something with

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clothes storage I know he said that was

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important to him there are a couple

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options including this

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one love that top or there's these now I

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know these aren't closed storage but I'm

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thinking we could put maybe a basket

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they really match the style of gokan's

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other Furniture I think we might grab

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these

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and we'll take you to the basket section

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next the basket section is one of my

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go-to at home sents because there are

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always so many sizes to choose from a

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lot of them also come in sets which is

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nice if you need like more than one but

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let's look for one for gokan's

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nightstand or maybe black mhm

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I think we just need to grab candles and

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then we're

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done love

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these what is it it's a candle what kind

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though lime chili tart should we use

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this as an opportunity to put another

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pop of

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blue oh that smells so good okay let's

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go in on the

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cart okay this is our

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haul four CS back to the

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brim Dave is painting gokan studio in

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Cloud white by Benjamin Moore I wanted

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to give gokan space Fresh coat of white

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you guys know I always say this tip but

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it really does make a space feel brand

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new Cloud White's a really creamy white

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it has yellow undertones so it's going

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to make his face feel really warm and

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inviting which is what we're going

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for hey guys welcome welcome to prep day

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I'm feeling really excited about this

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space sun shining outside it's warm here

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in Toronto so today is basically just an

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install day we're going to be installing

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a room divider I think it's going to

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take us like the full the full eight

12:15

hours Grand freaking said no how many

12:18

hours you should we all prices write it

12:21

um I like that I'm going to say 215

12:25

that's how long it's going to take I

12:26

like the time the time stamp is a good

12:29

so you're saying 115 then yeah I'm going

12:31

to go with 215 including lunch I'm going

12:33

to say 430 I'm going

12:36

232 I should go actually 26 I think

12:39

that's the price 216 2 no you're

12:42

blocking me in 245 2:45 and I said 4:30

12:48

yeah I also need everyone to take a look

12:51

at the overalls that are happening on

12:52

set so these are mine do you know who

12:55

created these Geneva that DIY that we

12:57

always send on Instagram back and forth

12:59

Graham's wearing his Smash and test

13:01

onesie and Dave is wearing these are

13:04

actually from Graham it's got a

13:05

carabiner on one side with a little uh

13:07

paint opener and this one was just like

13:10

Twisted in place yeah okay so we're

13:12

going to get installing a room divider

13:14

before we do let's take it back to

13:16

Graham cam let's head into the workshop

13:18

and see how he did it to start Graham

13:20

picked up 27 Boards of 8T long 2x sixes

13:24

of construction Lumber he's ripping each

13:26

board into two pieces using a table saw

13:29

and removing a sliver of material from

13:31

each side to clean each board up using a

13:35

miter saw he's cutting half the pieces

13:37

to 74 in long and the others to 96 in

13:41

long to make up the pieces for the

13:42

ceiling panel and the wall panel which

13:45

are going to be different dimensions

13:47

he's sanding each piece on all four

13:49

sides using 60 grit belt sander and 80

13:52

to 120 grit on the orbital sander you'll

13:55

notice he's using a pencil to Mark each

13:57

side of the wood before he Sands so that

13:59

he knows where he sanded and what still

14:01

needs to be

14:02

sanded now it's time for dowels he's

14:05

drilling three equally spaced holes in

14:08

the lumber using a drill press and a

14:10

forcer drill bit to assemble the panels

14:13

Graham is sliding the boards onto the

14:15

dowels using scrap wood to space each

14:17

board

14:19

apart he's securing the board to the

14:21

dowels using a brad nail

14:23

gun for the coat hooks Graham Cuts some

14:26

scrap dowel at a 50° angle using his

14:30

sawt he's now pre-drilling a hole in one

14:32

end using his drill

14:35

press he's fastening them to the wall

14:37

panel using counter sunk screws and wood

14:41

glue he's covering up the holes in the

14:43

back of the panel by flush cutting some

14:46

smaller dowels in the screw

14:48

holes for the Shelf Graham is laminating

14:51

two pieces of wood together to make a

14:53

wider panel and sanding everything down

14:56

using a belt sander and 80 to 2 220 grit

15:00

sandpaper he's rounding the corners of

15:02

the Shelf using a jigsaw and rounding

15:04

the edges using a

15:06

router for the shelf brackets Graham is

15:08

using the rest of the dowel we had left

15:11

over and is cutting four pieces at 45°

15:14

angle using his miter saw because Pine

15:16

Lumber doesn't take the stain very well

15:18

and we wanted this DIY to look Luxe like

15:22

Walnut perhaps Graham is using a

15:24

staining method called glazing he's

15:27

preal the wood with the shellac and then

15:29

applying the stain over top of the dried

15:31

shellac this is going to prevent the

15:33

stain from absorbing into the wood and

15:35

will instead give us a nice rich

15:37

semi-transparent color tinting effect

15:40

he's using the color early American

15:42

Graham is doing one coat of shellac one

15:45

coat of stain and after the stain dried

15:47

for 48 hours he's going back in and

15:49

sealing it with another layer of

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15:54

shellac so I'm really excited because

15:57

gokan's a flight attendant and he left

15:59

us the best snack basket ever filled

16:03

with foods that you can't find in Canada

16:05

like from M&S all my British girlies

16:08

hello M&S teacakes Peppa Pig candies I'm

16:14

pea I'm Peppa Pig M&S millionaires mini

16:17

bites like you can't get these unless

16:19

you cross the ocean okay let's get this

16:21

up so we are going to start by putting

16:24

the first piece of this DIY on the

16:26

ceiling let's get up we're using the

16:30

beams to wedge it to the ceiling and

16:32

support the

16:36

weight this is so

16:39

cool we're screwing this side into the

16:42

wall and we're going straight into the

16:44

studs for maximum support time check

16:48

12:06 p.m. the time is

16:55

ticking now we're securing the wall

16:57

piece into the ceiling piece

17:02

yes it's 13 we still need to put the

17:05

shelves up and I think Graham and I want

17:07

to reinforce it with a couple more

17:09

screws but this is really solid my mind

17:12

is blown so I know your mind is also

17:14

blown it's 113 56 57 58 59 it's 114 so I

17:20

was off by a single minute well all the

17:24

shelves and screw other things in those

17:26

are finishing touches though

17:31

so I'm going to hang the Shelf that's

17:33

going to go on these brackets we have

17:34

baskets which you'll see later on in the

17:36

makeover and this is going to be for

17:38

gokan's entryway Necessities also can we

17:41

just talk about how we fully created

17:43

gokan an entryway feel like this is

17:45

wider than my entry way and now the

17:48

first thing you don't see is the bed

17:51

your focus is on what will be the living

17:53

room

17:59

how solid does it feel it looks so

18:02

good okay the diy's been installed

18:05

Amanda what time is it 134 134 which

18:09

means Dave's the winner right I mean

18:11

only by prices R rules gr was closer but

18:14

honestly we didn't start installing this

18:16

until 10: 10:30 we banked all day like

18:19

we budgeted 8 hours and it's already

18:22

installed it looks so good like this is

18:24

incredible look at this that's a fun

18:27

experience walk into

18:31

so it's time for me to revamp this

18:34

window I'm going to be adding some

18:35

decorative film to it Goan asked me to

18:39

create some privacy he is on the ground

18:41

floor apartment there's a lot of people

18:43

walking by so we're going to add some

18:45

decorative film and then change these

18:47

blinds to a beautiful Roman shade I'm

18:50

using decorative films so I saw some of

18:53

my favorite home creators using this

18:55

pattern of window film and when I took

18:59

on gokan space I was like oh yeah this

19:01

needs to be in here it's like fluted

19:04

glass the first step to this process is

19:08

cleaning the windows they were pretty

19:10

dirty so we're just making them clean we

19:12

are like a full service team here

19:14

cleaning diying making over no problem

19:17

okay first step we want to cover the

19:19

window with water we're also using a bit

19:21

of dish soap as well

19:36

Okay window film was on and I'm really

19:38

excited about this solution because it

19:40

is semi-private but it doesn't block out

19:42

any of the light which is exactly what

19:44

gokan asked for so now it doesn't feel

19:46

like people are staring directly into

19:49

his apartment it's like semi-private

19:51

which is really nice so to complete this

19:53

window I am going to hang some Roman

19:55

Shades from two pages I use them all the

19:57

time I love them they have so many sizes

20:00

to choose from let's get them up on the

20:07

window we are so delirious and tired so

20:11

we're going to go home blinds look great

20:13

this wall divider is incredible and

20:18

um can you I think we can go from the

20:22

top okay another go yeah

20:26

okay we are all so delirious and so hot

20:30

it's like so hot in this apartment we're

20:31

going to wrap it up everything looks so

20:33

good I'll see you guys

20:39

tomorrow it's day two and we are pulling

20:42

this whole Space together feels very

20:44

daunting cuz there's stuff everywhere

20:46

but let's just take a moment to

20:49

appreciate this DIY we fully created an

20:52

entryway for gokan and the really cool

20:55

thing is now there's this more defined

20:57

bedroom Nook so before Goan was saying

21:00

like you walked into a space and you

21:01

just saw his bed which is a problem in

21:03

most Studios but I am going to turn this

21:06

little corner into his bedroom and it's

21:08

going to be so cozy let's do it okay

21:10

this is the bed Goan had it's such a

21:12

great piece so we're reusing it and I'm

21:15

just going to push it right into the

21:16

corner like I love the separation we've

21:19

created and how this space feels just so

21:23

open and like the potential is endless

21:26

I'm making the bed with article sheets

21:28

fun fact article now has bedding which

21:30

is so fun These Are linen I'm going to

21:33

give these a good steam shortly but this

21:36

bedding is really nice okay let's add

21:38

the duvet shove it in there we're doing

21:40

this the gram method but actually he

21:42

would get into the duvet

21:47

yeah that's one way

21:52

yeah if you live in a studio consider

21:55

under bed storage it's great to Maxim

21:58

storage in a small space put like any

22:00

offseason items things you don't use all

22:03

the time under your bed these are from

22:05

Ikea really large fins really

22:09

inexpensive remember the side table I

22:11

found at home sense let's place it

22:13

beside the

22:14

bed and then I have this beautiful light

22:18

from Mitsy you guys have probably

22:20

noticed in studios I love to put wall

22:22

sconces beside a bed obviously for

22:24

bedside light but then it also Cascades

22:27

into this area because in a studio you

22:30

need all the light you can

22:32

get let plug it

22:37

in we're bringing in gokan's existing

22:40

media unit it is so heavy we don't know

22:42

if he has like a full weighted workout

22:44

set in here or like rocks or something

22:47

but we're sliding it gently across the

22:49

floor this stunning piece Goan already

22:53

had he really had such a great base to

22:56

work with and I could not get rid of

22:58

this piece obviously let's bring in the

23:00

rug Sor I'm out of breath cuz this piece

23:02

is very heavy they're actually Rock in

23:04

there ambr

23:07

no wo so if you guys remember Goan had a

23:11

gray rug in here and I felt like it was

23:14

really dark for the space especially

23:16

because all the pieces he loves that

23:18

he's collected are this like darker

23:20

toned wood so I wanted to lighten it up

23:22

a bit with this jute rug with some white

23:25

in it I love this rug because it's

23:26

simple but still has these interest

23:29

shapes and patterns on top of it Goan

23:32

also had like Z rugs in basically all

23:34

his inspo photos so I knew I had to

23:35

bring in

23:37

something okay you guys ready to see the

23:40

sofa whoa this is such a cool sofa to

23:44

match all gokan's cool furniture this

23:47

beautiful sofa is from article and I

23:50

love how they have more compact options

23:53

this is a three-seater but the sofa also

23:55

comes in a smaller size so if you are

23:57

decorating a really small space basic

23:58

Studio they have so many options which

24:00

is why we use them in just about every

24:03

makeover their leather is known for

24:05

aging really beautifully and well so

24:07

it's just going to like look more worn

24:09

in over time but like in a good

24:13

way this is so cool like what a cool

24:17

coffee table I love it this has been

24:20

such a cool space to design because Goan

24:22

has these vintage pieces that just

24:24

totally add to the whole the whole vibe

24:27

okay next I'm going to bring in two

24:28

lounge chairs and we're going to have

24:30

their backs facing the bed so that it

24:32

creates more of a divide between the

24:34

living room and the bedroom these

24:37

stunning chairs are from mobilia Goan

24:40

said he wanted lots of room to H oh

24:44

these are comfy lots of room to host I

24:46

went for these chairs because I wanted

24:48

to pick something that was in a similar

24:50

style to the thrifted pieces he already

24:52

has and I think they fit in so well here

25:01

this looks so good so much seating and

25:04

now the focus like isn't on the bedroom

25:05

area when you walk in it's on this

25:07

beautiful living room with all this cool

25:09

furniture this lamp is so stunning what

25:12

a statement I always say this but in

25:14

small spaces go big with your lighting

25:16

Goan also thrifted this light so I will

25:19

be asking him for his thrifting tips

25:21

because the pieces he has in here are

25:23

just too

25:25

good okay I'm going to unwrap this

25:27

mirror from Mirror home Decor art on

25:29

Etsy if you are looking for a large

25:32

statement mirror floor mirror wall

25:34

mirror mirror home decor art is the

25:36

place to be we want to bounce off all

25:38

the natural light coming in here to make

25:40

it

25:44

brighter wow this looks great goon has

25:48

the frame TV which I feel like we've

25:50

used in a couple recent makeovers I love

25:53

this TV because it looks like an art

25:54

print he already has this beautiful

25:56

frame that works so well with the rest

25:58

of the space looking for some art to put

26:01

on the

26:02

TV okay this one's

26:04

perfect yes it's just like cool don't

26:08

you think I love

26:11

it okay so Goan said that he didn't need

26:14

his dining set here anymore he was like

26:16

it's really annoying I have to move it

26:18

whenever I'm doing my auditions so I

26:21

wanted to make this wall as functional

26:22

but stylish as possible which is why I

26:25

brought in this bench this bench is from

26:27

article he can move Mo it into the

26:28

living room to host he wants lots of

26:30

seating but also this beautiful massive

26:34

art print is from minted wow okay

26:38

stunning when Goan isn't doing his

26:41

auditions he can have just like this

26:44

beautiful little wall he doesn't have to

26:46

move a table to film anything this

26:49

beautiful large scale art print there's

26:51

nothing like a large art print in a wall

26:53

it just looks so good and then you're

26:54

probably wondering but how is he going

26:56

to film his auditions stand by bye this

26:59

is gokan's original backdrop so by

27:03

putting it on this bracket that sticks

27:04

out he can now roll this down and it

27:07

covers the art print he can sit here and

27:12

film he can stand and film I feel like

27:15

now this corner is just so much more

27:17

functional for what he uses this space

27:20

for on a weekly basis also this is an

27:23

Ikea blind for any actors out there who

27:25

are looking for like a background like

27:27

this nikea blind next I'm going to style

27:31

the

27:32

entryway let's go shoe storage we needed

27:35

shoe storage for Goan I found this bench

27:39

which is perfect not only is it so comfy

27:43

for him to put on his shoes look how

27:45

much storage there is in here any kind

27:49

of furniture piece that has built-in

27:51

storage is so great for a studio

27:53

apartment like look how comfy this

27:55

is isn't this great you can put on

27:59

shoes speaking of storage I'm going to

28:02

add baskets up on these top shelves for

28:04

all of gokan's Necessities that he's

28:06

going to grab when he's on his way out

28:08

the door let's do

28:11

it I'll be right back just going to get

28:14

the

28:15

baskets these bins are nice and roomy

28:19

I'm just going to put them up

28:22

here so this is a ruggable runner which

28:25

means that Goan can toss it in the

28:27

washing machine love these for entryways

28:29

so this is the rug pad that we're going

28:31

to put down

28:34

first and then this is the washable part

28:36

of the

28:43

rug okay I'm going to hang a couple art

28:45

prints I love the pop of blue and the

28:48

rest tying into the rest of the space

28:50

this art print is from

28:53

minted ohy I'm in a reflection over here

28:56

wait

28:59

okay I'll be back tomorrow I'm going to

29:01

add the finishing touches to the space

29:03

and reveal to

29:05

Goan

29:08

bye it is time for the finishing touches

29:12

first I'm styling the bed with beautiful

29:15

cozy

29:16

cushions and a throw

29:19

blanket I'm adding a basket in the side

29:22

table for closed

29:23

storage a few books and of course a

29:27

candle

29:28

I'm styling the media console with some

29:31

phases and

29:34

coasters now I'm moving on to styling

29:36

the window sill I'm placing some books

29:40

and a candle and I'm adding a few of

29:42

gokan's

29:44

plants I'm draping a blanket on the side

29:47

of the

29:48

sofa placing down some decorative

29:53

pillows placing a faux tree he has a

29:56

flight attendant so he can't wait always

29:58

care for his plants styling the coffee

30:00

table with some magazines Goan already

30:04

had and a vase with these beautiful

30:08

branches I'm adding a basket beside the

30:11

bench for any storage Goan may need and

30:14

on the other side placing a stack of

30:16

books a dish for his keys and this cute

30:20

lamp that gives such a warm

30:23

glow it is time to bring Goan in for the

30:27

reveal

30:29

okay are you excited you ready yes yes

30:33

okay before you open your eyes walk me

30:35

through what your studio apartment

30:37

looked like before so it was kind of

30:39

like everything was against the walls

30:41

didn't have like the coziness that I

30:43

wanted yeah you know there was some cute

30:45

things but it didn't feel like a

30:46

cohesive space it felt like okay here's

30:48

my

30:48

furniture are you ready three 2

30:55

one

30:56

wa wait

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what wait what hold on I have to look

31:10

away wait what oh my God

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[Music]

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woo oh my God this is amazing

31:29

[Music]

31:36

how did you this is giving like hotel in

31:38

like a good way though I mean that in a

31:40

positive way like it's so

31:49

[Music]

31:54

wow the Colors oh this is so nice

31:58

[Music]

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oh and the blue too I love that

32:06

blue this is

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32:10

cool I don't even want to walk into it

32:12

and ruin it I just wanted to be like

32:15

take a picture of that oh my God it's so

32:17

nice

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oh I love this

32:32

couch it doesn't feel like constrained

32:35

or overfilled or stuffy oh my

32:48

God thank you so much you're welcome my

32:51

pleasure a cool I'm so happy you're

32:54

happy yes thank you so much feel like a

32:56

cool person lives here you know

32:58

yes which obviously you

33:00

are thank you please of

33:08

course next up on agtv we've got a

33:11

Parisian style living room coming at you

33:14

if you love all things Parisian you'll

33:16

want to tune in thank you all so much

33:18

for watching and as always I'll see you

33:20

next time

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33:25

bye did a great job

33:29

okay I'm going to reinstall the fire

33:33

alarm that's all you

33:35

me it

33:38

works what do I do now do I just live

33:40

here yeah