A Vibey Room Makeover..without buying ANYTHING

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Remember to give a HUGE thank you to Maddi for inviting us into her space. We are guests in HER home!! Few people are brave enough to share their private spaces with strangers, let alone with the wide internet. And if it weren’t for generous people like Maddi, then this whole series would not even be possible. Thank you Maddi for being such a joy to spend the day with, for cracking me up, and for great deep talks as well. They don’t make em like you often, and I am very grateful that you shared your home and life with us❤

[@ShellyBomb]

🌼🌸🏵️🌸🌼 ~ @Maddi_Marie ~ Thank you Maddi: Love your new multi-purpose creative, calming & organized space done with Caroline's magic 🪄 touch & interior design flair + all your top notch assistance! Enjoy your newly envisioned space ... 💝

[@ShellyBomb]

☔ 🥾 🥾 ☔ 👢 👢 ☔ ~ @Maddi_Marie --- P.S. I was thinking with the right size & type of baskets or containers - there's a lot of open space on the top shelf of your "Mud Room unit" too ... ☺️

[@nancyw-hg6uq]

Maybe a light or a plant on the top shelf of the mudroom unit. What are those white circles in some pictures of Hazel? Pearls? Pom-poms? Whichever, she’s lovely.

[@ShellyBomb]

@nancyw-hg6uq - I'd suggested baskets 🧺🧺🧺 or containers for extra storage on top ... 😉

[@katethegreat5947]

Thank you Maddi! This is exactly the type of video I was needing, so grateful you were willing to put your space out there. Big help to many of us.

[@m.rubland6737]

I'm trying to learn from you: - sort out unnecessary things first - clear the room as empty as possible to be unbiased - define zones - physically move large objects around the room until it fits - Use a rug to define zones Decorate: - use different heights - Combine large and small pictures - Arrange things in groups of three or odd numbers - Group things together with trays or similar. I hope I have understood this correctly. I find it most difficult to define the zones. With you it always seems logical in retrospect, but beforehand I have no idea.

[@inkandcaffeine]

rugs are an easy definition tool but another thing ive found is color palette! our open concept is a bit annoying (& we have a fluffy dog so rugs are hard to keep clean) BUT i found doing black furniture in the 'living' & light brown furniture & decor in the 'piano/hobby' area makes them feel separate!

[@FreckledFoxx]

Thanks for assuming the role of paragraph person👌🙌 I still watch the whole thing but ee love a good summary

[@matydonatova7305]

Zones were always difficult for me too. I started to define activities which are people oriented rather than zones which are spacial for me. And it is better understood by clients as well. Then I write down what is needed for the activity (ie office-storage, joga-jogamatspace and space to move arms around 😅) and then it is tetris ;) It helped me lot of times.

[@matydonatova7305]

And thank you for great summary.

[@kellyotterness]

Also loved the tip about moving the desk away from the wall, it does feel sacred (especially with everything cleared off haha)

[@FreakShowTae]

I LOVE THAT SHE ASKED ABOUT THE INCENSE OMG. I WISH EVERYONE CARED ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE'S SMELL SENSE!!!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

"will this smell be okay for you" - my heart burst in the best way

[@eddents]

@@FreakShowTae For those of us who steer our noses clear of the grocery store soap aisle and department store perfume counter, we wish what you wish!

[@andrealongbottom3869]

I noticed that toooooo ahhh so sweet 😭 as someone who is sensitive to smells that was so nice

[@rainbowcat498]

i have that incense flow thing!!!

[@coldsuncrowfeet]

I love these videos. Such a breath of fresh air and a reminder to not listen to the overconsumption amazon stanley cup influencers

[@sashie253]

YES!💯

[@WellEditedCo]

💯💯💯

[@hllymchll]

"link in my bio, girlies!" 😂

[@vs2956]

Please extend my thanks to Maddi for sharing her home with us - its such a vulnerable thing to do and Im so grateful to learn from real world folks that live in spaces that look like mine.

[@mirrormimi]

The thing about functional rooms needing to be actually functional to STAY visually pleasing is SO FREAKING TRUEEE.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

one of those very annoying truths haha

[@vanessa_byrne]

This series is such a hit! You are like a fairy godmother pointing your subscriber/clients in the right direction with hard work and ZERO flippin’ dollars 🎉 I adore you, Caroline Winkler. Kudos to Maddi for opening her home to this process for all of us to learn from. I think she hosted us with grace and good will, and I am grateful to her. ♥️

[@hintex487]

This series is absolutely amazing!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

oh im so glad you're liking this series! i am really loving it

[@justinawallace8977]

@@Caroline_Winkler You're a wizard! That was an incredible room makeover.

[@jbhindabo]

Love the all the Hazel transitions and acknowledgments of Hazel! 🐶

[@aimyah88]

I love this! Sort of related request… Can you do an office background for virtual meetings? Like tasteful ways to breakup an empty white wall that looks professional.

[@ireallyloveviola]

I love this idea!

[@abbykazab]

Yessss

[@Rosiells]

this is such a great idea; i'd love to see that!!

[@jesamienoodles8918]

Yes please!

[@jamiepatton9334]

Great idea!!! Please! And an open office decor vid. My office is in a section of our living area. Just wishing i could blend it in better.

[@jenniferyounger6521]

The welcoming view into the room was the best takeaway from this! Something to think about when I walk around my house. Good dog, Hazel!

[@vs2956]

Sightlines, baby! Totally agree!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

it seems petty, but i find it makes a huge difference for me on whether or not i actually ever enter that room haha

[@AbigailAnn]

Hazel is a STAR

[@shaynaformity1384]

Thank you, Caroline! I needed that little lecture about not waiting until I can afford the good stuff. I got up off my duff and tackled a project that had been annoying me for months. Better is Good!

[@lovefaith6285]

I had been putting off rearranging my home because of all the chaos/mess it would create due to having to move large pieces, and I didn't want to have to move the furniture back if it didn't work. You inspired me to do a zero makeover in my home during my days off....and I'm SOO happy I did it! I still have a few tweaks to my creative area and living room but it just feels so much better in all the rooms. Thank you for doing these kinds of makeovers!!

[@sashie253]

Love this series! These strong brave people letting us see the not cute corners of their otherwise super cute spaces is really inspiring me to deal with that shameful pile of wierd stuff in the corner of my bedroom🤩 great job!

[@juliaz1965]

😂 I'm glad I'm not the only one with a shameful pile of weird stuff in the corner

[@noideahowtonameit]

Hi, where is the second part of the “dark academia” makeover?😢

[@LawnOrnament]

My whole house feels like a shameful pile of weird stuff sometimes🤣

[@bfranklin1052]

Hazel wins for most sincere pup! Love how you crushed this makeover, Caroline. Great job!

[@rainbowcat498]

Thank you Maddi for sharing your home with us! Its a gorgeous space! And witchy girls unite!!!

[@kelseyd9988]

I love this series! It’s cool to see how much you can change the vibe of a space without buying anything. Feeling inspired to do this with my guest room ✨

[@beitheleaf8221]

It’s good to see more folks doing this ❤ I’ve done these no-buy makeover/declutter for a few friends over the years and it is worth the time and effort 😊 I could totally vibe with Maddi what an adorable person!! Ty for the video!

[@betsymoore1712]

A million yrs ago my career was interior design. I would be invited to a clients home to get the ideas how to fix it. After a list of how to we would go shopping in their basement, attic , spare room . The finds we found. . Glorious and whoopee.

[@RebeccaHunt-wv8bc]

Wish I had a basement, attic, and spare room.

[@zoed.2044]

WOW!! Caroline, I rarely leave comments, but I have to tell you that you’ve changed my LIFE! I am so grateful to all the lessons and inspirations you’ve exposed me to. I also want you to know that these zero dollar room makeovers are so so incredibly PRECIOUS. It’s more teaching than anything else. Beautiful job, and keep on rocking your amazing vibes!!!! Love from Texas :)

[@MichelleWilson-mi2kk]

My very favorite videos are no spend makeovers!! Yes, let's all consume less!!! Thank you for this inspiring content!! 😍

[@melima_]

Mad respect for Maddi for letting us swe her space, but also mad respect for Caroline for going to strangers houses! My social anxiety could never!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

haha i think it's a fun growth challenge for all involved! do the scary thing!! (it's always rewarding :)

[@katssiva]

I praise the day I’ve found your video! It’s mindblowing how the person thousands miles away from you can inspire and teach you and share tons of wise stuff! I just finished my flat renovation? repair? not sure how it would be in english, i just did painting, ceilings, floor etc, only things left - furniture and styling. And i was pretty much nervous about it, because i 1) simply wasn’t sure what i want 2) was very afraid of mistakes. And all of the sudden I found your channel, your videos about room makeover, styling, critique, your lifevideos - and they CALMED ME DOWN! Now I’m thousands times more excited about future work with my flat, than it was even a half year ago, and your role in this process is really huge. Thank you so much! Best greetings and tons pf love from Minsk, Belarus. Love you so much, just keep doing and inspire!

[@karenbb5063]

I love these no buy makeovers. I feel very inspired to tackle some of my own projects.

[@susanwallace9768]

Love this series A LOT! Love how you identified function first, editing, cleaning & shopping in your own house. Definitely aligns with what's real and possible.

[@CynthiaMiller-cc3qj]

I love the “No Spend” makeovers ❣️ The room is so pretty & functional now. Hazel is the cutest!

[@emilymay3676]

I just love the way you describe how you think about design!! You can verbally say what the design eye sees and that's really really hard to do. I'm absolutely terrible at it. Looks awesome

[@HR-re6mr]

Thanks for sharing your space, Maddi. It turned out so good. The shift of her desk made the biggest difference. Shes now in the command position. Hazel loved you... Great vid. Helps me get off my azz and do something vs making excuses about needing to buy stuff first

[@leah__gail]

I found an old couch seat cushion and an old outdoor chair seat cushion at a thrift store to use for floor meditation! Literally the fraction of the cost as retail meditation cushions. If you don’t like the color, wrap it in something you do like! Love this makeover!

[@malemaline]

Today's gonna be a good day, cuz Caroline posted today, ain't nobody gonna cry today. We're gonna have a good day yeah!

[@torreycat7716]

I have helped a few people with their spaces exactly like this, but I go a bit farther… I make them empty out every drawer and every space, like the line of white drawers there with the desk, I would have had her empty all of it out. Don’t let anything live in that desk that wouldn’t be used there. I helped a friend clean out her crafting room, and made her empty every tote and every drawer. When she would buck it a little bit, I would say, but you don’t know what’s in that tote, or what’s in that drawer. She said I know everything that’s in that tote. It’s thus and so. But I made her empty it out anyway. As she dumped it, she said… “ Oh there’s my Apple stylus I lost!” I love doing a dump out, clean up, rearrange job. I love watching your videos, Caroline. You’re like watching a granddaughter, since I am 70 years old. You’re just a cutie.

[@hintex487]

Love this approach!

[@kayingthao5072]

Wow you sound like the friend we all want and need. Your friend is very lucky.

[@swaters5127]

Oooh. You're mean.

[@torreycat7716]

@ 😉

[@torreycat7716]

@@kayingthao5072 ☺️

[@saraheschweiler4939]

@Caroline Winkler, I love love love this series of yours, & it is absolutely delightful to meet your subscribers in this home refreshment process. Thank you to both Maddie & to you for a great, inspiring visit!! 🙏🌿💐🌿🥰💚😘🌿💐🌿🙏

[@starklingspars8956]

Nice and peaceful room now. Awww, little Hazel 🥰

[@jenniferflannery764]

These videos are gold. Hazel is a star.

[@maunarose]

I just love your channel, Caroline Winkler. Thank you for this, and your amazing podcast. You make the world a better place.

[@AP12360]

A lot of people just have too much stuff. Just decluttering and cleaning can make a huge difference!

[@rebeccaball229]

So very satisfying to watch! Kudos to Maddi for being open to this experience, and to Caroline for showing us the possibilities. Please keep these coming!

[@santisanti8386]

Aw I love Maddi and Hazel! Beautiful job, Caroline! The desk positioning is so spot on, you always bring something fresh and unexpected ❤

[@moonbeet]

Aww Maddi, your creativity room has become so beautiful, magical, and functional! Even through watching the video, I can feel how much more energy is flowing through the space. Great work, Maddi and Caroline. This is truly inspiring and shows how much can be done to improve a space with zero dollars and a good dose of creativity.

[@HighPriestess-x2e]

Love this transformation. I'm a witchy, yoga, metaphysical, artist type too. LOVE IT!!!

[@kb3716]

Great job! And extra kudos for accomplishing it in an unfamiliar environment, within a strict time frame, with yummy treats at offer, and whilst filming. Much appreciation to Maddi for allowing us a peek inside her home and introducing her lovely Hazel.

[@hintex487]

Fantastic job! Extra kudos for pulling it off in an unfamiliar setting, under a tight time frame, with delicious treats on hand, all while filming-so impressive!

[@jflf7820]

You really have the touch Caroline, and you do it all with such grace.

[@LeighannRiceDietitian]

This has become my comfort channel. You’re my comfort KZbinr.

[@HannahRainbow88]

THIS ^ 🥰☮

[@lizkawaguchi1021]

After the last video like this I watched a week or so ago, I moved around some pictures hung up more artwork thats just been on the floor in a corner waiting for a home. "Shopping" a few things from 1 room to another. Grouping, decluttering.. realizing I've always done the shopping thing. I LOVE my home so much more! Its very intentional and emotionally fulfilling with things having a home and getting ride if the rest, even if its not "instagramable"

[@kimmhclouthier2594]

The room turned out great. Maddy was a real trooper. Your efforts made the space so much more cute and welcoming. Thanks Maddy for sharing your home.

[@aali1811]

Thank you so much for these kind of videos, just using what we already have. As a society, we need to consume less and feel good about ourselves and our space. THANK YOU!

[@jenniferclyde8911]

First, I love Hazel SO much. She is so in charge of everything while doing nothing 😂 the room looks so much more welcoming and usable. Congrats to Maddi ,who seems delightful, because that room seems so much more inviting and so much more usable!! Looking forward to the yoga content (include hazel😂)

[@KiraOhmart]

genuinely these are the most inspiring home decor vids i ever see

[@anniem1239]

I looooove doing this irl for my sister, my bf, etc. to completely change the functionality and looks of their home with stuff they already have! Usually the key is getting rid of stuff tbh. And closed storage solutions for less visual clutter. Thank you for promoting creative problem solving instead of consumption, I LOVE this series. Also Hazel was an amazing guest as well hehe

[@WellEditedCo]

You two did such a great job making this room function and make sense! It looks great too. This has always been my favorite type of video because I usually have little to no money but a lot of creativity and love for home decor. Keep inspiring us, Caroline! ❤️

[@hintex487]

🤞🤞👌👌

[@owlinthehole]

Caroline is so talented at this! Love seeing the pieces fall together - like the desk off the wall. There’s warmth, creativity and simplicity in Caroline’s work in a way that is very captivating. Another great video!

[@traceyb3345]

I loved the tip about not waiting to start living your dreams. It's made me think I put things off because I don't have things perfect yet but when will they ever be perfect?

[@Foundlilly11]

I love the shopping other rooms part. Sometimes you can't even see how great an item is because it's just somewhere stalled away

[@FionaAnne1]

As always, this one was more than meets the eye/thumbnail. Thanks, Maddi, for sharing this room with Caroline and the rest of us. Lots of good tips for multi-use spaces. It's going to take some serious thinking to get my craft corner to feel inviting, but it really needs it.

[@sheilafinchfineart]

What a fun video! Beautifully executed and also lots of helpful tips! I love all your videos and your cute, open and honest personality really comes through! Can't wait for the next one.

[@naurekk]

The timing on this is perrrrfect. Feeling overwhelmed with Christmas consumption and clutter and this is so just DO-able on a whim. Scratches my urges to randomly jump into tackling my rotting work from home setup at an inappropriate time on a Sunday. Thanks for this

[@MeHere650]

Thank you Maddi…and Hazel. Great use of what you already own.

[@laynerade]

i’ve become more and more obsessed with you!! i feel like every video you make i can relate to, you’re like the older sister i never had. thankful to subscribe to a channel like yours- your insight, advice, and keen eye for design inspires me all the time 🫶

[@csillagtalan]

YOU'RE the witch. interior decoration magic!

[@kaileydeboer4358]

Rainn Wilson said once : Art is Prayer. You reminded me of that in this video, and how important it is to carve out and maintain an inviting space to create if that’s what calls to you. It’s more than just the function, it’s the lifestyle and connectedness to self that it supports. Unrelated: you seem very competent with a drill and I would love a short video tutorial / ideas on using one for mounting things to walls, and what else you need or any other tips you have as a self-taught queen.

[@frappalina]

The yoga corner is so cute. The office/crafting desk is so tidy. Great job

[@dariaadamczyk3175]

I love everything about my apartment but am looking for a new place because of the street noise - i literally think about your apartment and always imagined it as such a peaceful quiet space so to hear you have the same problem AND a solution was just such a nice surprise

[@jackieblue6116]

Perfect timing. I’m going to clean/declutter my home office over the holidays. I’m so inspired now. Thank you ❤

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

This makeover is life changing. THANK YOU FOR SHARING MADDI!!!! The zone, the furniture placement setting the tone, the vignettes even though the items aren't perfect are so beautiful. The shift is evident and this office/space will generate some great ideas! Great work! Someday you will come to California and help my space evolve into magic!

[@shameronschofield868]

I love doing makeovers with stuff you already have! Sometimes you just need a fresh set of eyes to rearrange things 🥰 Oh and those are sawtooth hangers! 😋

[@tiffanynichol7765]

Caroline is SO good at this, wow. She amazes me every time.

[@ADV-xu1lw]

Love this, Caroline!! If you ever want to take this series overseas you're more than welcome in my Amsterdam home!

[@ayelaii]

The before and after is so crazy - it's so inspiring to see what a big impact it can make to simply rethink and rearrange the existing items in a space (or in the home as a whole). Love this!

[@caroline7420]

no way. im moving in the next month and looking to figure out how to make my new room be even cozier than my current one and was just scrolling through your videos to see if i could find more Zero Dollar Makeovers. i can't believe i missed that you uploaded one today.

[@ainahazuz]

Have to go to bed but saving it for tomorrow morning coffee ❤

[@taraberends6371]

Brr same... selfcontrol 😅

[@techb3919]

Literally same! What a show this is.

[@annemay3897]

Me too ❤

[@nicolemoreland6257]

Unsurprising. It's fabulous. Your use of high low and your vision is so wonderful.

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

Love this room!!! The yoga/witchy area is so cozy, and everything else is so uncluttered and open now that creativity will flow. Great job!!!❤

[@undertheumbels]

Great job, you kept the vibes of the space. Also, this dog is killing me❤. Please share her yoga channel when its available.

[@emmericdupreez]

So inspiring! It's so mind-blowing to see how much you can change a space without buying anything. Crazy! Thanks for all the hard work❤

[@Thatsinteresting363]

This room turned out totally PINTEREST WORTHY!❤❤❤ The yoga/ meditation corner is perfect and the desk area too!! Love love love❤❤❤❤❤

[@olliejilliangil8382]

I love opening up the windows and pulling the desk from the wall. I prefer a desk that way, too. Fun video!

[@Celeyo]

Yet another video of yours that hit exactly when I was feeling stuck and needed some motivation

[@mirrojas]

This is also a good way of falling in love with your stuff again ❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

i love that phrasing

[@coastinglion]

Love the after!!! Excited for Maddi. Caroline is so talented!

[@amygray1554]

This was awesome. Thanks, Maddi, for inviting us into your space - and Caroline, you did a beautiful job of remaking the space without major purchases.

[@kaizen_5091]

There are always great takeaways in Caroline's videos. Love the feels, love the work❣

[@whithehearthro]

Girl you can transform any space!

[@lydiaasscher1203]

Another fabulous transformation! Im always so bowled over by how following a few design guidelines and being open to experimentation can totally change a space. This got me thinking too, as this makeover was governed hy lots of functional needs, have you thought about transforming someones tiny home/living van? Would be intrigued to see what you could do with such a small space.

[@annacoates8834]

Love this series and think you’re amazing! I’ve used so many of your suggestions and recommendations!

[@patriciafuchs5970]

You make my day! Following your process really inspires me and makes me see space differently. You are my guru!!

[@haisha1952]

These are always the best pleeease do more! I love makeover videos but they're absolutely not of feasible😅 I just watch for the sake of watching but people make "diy" hacks using like power tools. I'm like girl I didn't even have a hammer in my last studio I would use my chunky high heels to hang things on the wall I don't even have space to put tools😂This makes such a difference and I can actually do it!

[@juliaz1965]

I will have to try your high heel trick when I can't find my hammer 😆

[@haisha1952]

@juliaz1965 wedges are another option 😂👍🏼

[@hannahtrull2696]

Haven’t even watched the video yet and I’m so excited we are doing this again!! I have been using a lot of your ideas in designing our nursery, our bedroom, and our teeny tiny master bathroom. You always have so many helpful things to say! ❤

[@janelte]

That Hazel snap needs framing and hanging on the Winkler wall - the chapter headings featuring her were fabulous. Excellent job; so satisfying!

[@spotterofgold]

I am totally gobsmacked by this transformation! I have a similar need but…I live in a 350 sq. ft. studio. I will definitely be referring to this video when my kind and helpful young relative comes over to help me move furniture and brainstorm ideas with me about what should go where. Caroline, you are a freaking genius, your aesthetic is totally in my wheelhouse, and I thank you for this and all the other many blessings in video format you bestow upon us so generously. With deep appreciation from a Virginian in New England, I wish you all the very best!

[@songbirdstargazercrone3256]

I love your aesthetic and everything about how you go through the process ❣️

[@cindypb30]

These are so fun! I have really enjoyed watching these when I’m nursing my second baby late at night… if I ever get out of my postpartum slump and get motivation I want to do something similar in my home

[@gigilina1782]

girl you’re getting sooooooo good at this 🥹

[@michellepereira2328]

It is uncanny that you can create such an appealing space using every thing on hand. That room looks great.

[@dusty1754]

Nicely done. The room looks balanced and calm.

[@tgilbs]

I love what you both did with space! It looks so much more intentional and also the flow is there! Those kind of spaces can be so difficult to make look appealing and I think you nailed it. And the editing was sooo good, especially the section with the yoga room. Delightful!

[@jasminpatricia6547]

I think the Yoga corner is almost perfect. Loooove this series

[@Caroline_Winkler]

aw thank you

[@gracepolley8376]

Oh my gosh it looks SO MUCH BETTER! You killed this!!

[@janicegardner5027]

Such a wonderful change! Especially without costing any money!!!

[@isabelle.9]

Wow the view fron the living room is sooooo beautiful and inviting!

[@adrielathome]

I just love this Interior Design KZbinr to Free Maid for her Subscribers pipeline that Caroline has laid out for herself. SO PURE.

[@Maddi_Marie]

It really felt insane that I got to have this experience for free?? surreal