Apartment Makeover 🏡 ep. 3 - midcentury, japandi, vintage inspired living room

[@leila.477]

Yeah its official his apartment is a literal dream

[@briicksyy]

SAME, he even has the same dog as me 😭

[@jiachenplayz2]

it takes some time to water all of them

[@quinnm.3127]

@@briicksyy yay i love theo!

[@lucasbrady4639]

I love the style that you're going with when decorating your apartment, it's really relaxing to look at with all the different decorations you chose :)

[@PG-wz7by]

The space is relaxing and refreshing. I agree!

[@dawnsullivan7325]

I can't stress enuff how beautiful and calming ur home is....that coffee table is to die for!!!! and Theo is such a little star!!!!

[@schw0373]

Only thing I'd change is your rug needs to be way bigger, ie your couch and chair should either be partially or completely on it. The small rug makes the entire space look small. Other than that, very nice space.

[@emilyiswhat]

This is looking GREAT. I love the music you choose and your calming voice. The shots of the sun dapples coming in with Theo are lovely!! I’d love a whole video that’s just an hour of the sun moving across one “scene” of your place. I’d put that on in the background of my day!

[@benjiplant]

I have a few long clips of theo lying in the sun. I’ve been meaning to put some nice songs over it and make a chill music playlist with theo in the background

[@corruptedteka]

@@benjiplant That sounds like a great idea if you have spare time, I'd love to see it !

[@hishoneylemontea7227]

@@benjiplant u have to do it🌱

[@sujammaz]

wow this is soooo nice! it really shows that good interior design is not about perfectly matching pieces or fancy colour schemes, but about bringing toghether all the things you love individually, in a way that best compliments the space. you two have obviously lived there long enough to really know the space intimately, know the strenghts and weaknesses of every spot and 'feel' them like they have become part of you. also i love how the many added seating/resting spots show your setteling down/in an feeling really safe and peaceful in there

[@ericaquint1895]

This makeover is so well thought out and intentional. I love that everything is either thrifted, found on Etsy, or passed down from family.

[@marilyn3605]

BeBenji you should do a much bigger area rug for the living room!! Love your videos

[@kayla3751]

Hey benji! That geode bookend is most likely blue lace agate. Love your channel!

[@shorterthanlevi4476]

I think its dyed agate since blue lace agate has different colors and layers :))

[@manueldavid7369]

THE NICEST about this channel is the niceness of the people in it.

[@rimskichua1]

im obsessed and now watching all your videos

[@Kelly_lilly]

I’m really excited to see what you do with the plant office! There’s so much going on in there, I’m really curious to see how you end up sorting it out. Will def be taking notes for my own space…

[@benjiplant]

I'm not entirely sure what the plan is yet, so I'm also curious to see how it ends up lol

[@yippydippyhippy6549]

Sir Theodore made me deceased ! xD Also, the apartment is AMAZING! It flows so nicely and is so zen. I agree with that lamp being a creature, it's the coolest lamp ever! Your apartment is literally an art exhibit! I can't get over the platycerium wall!

[@eraserewrite]

I know I sound crazy here, but your TV may be about 5 inches too high for your neck. A lot of people think it’s a lot easier to view the TV if it’s that height, and the trouble of re-mounting it might be too annoying, but whenever you have extra time, you know. ;_; I hope I don’t sound pretentious, I just go to the chiropractor and got schooled.

[@cr0w3at3r]

Benji you look wonderful in blue and purple! Your home is so dreamy, it radiates such a welcoming and comfortable energy, you must be so proud of it!

[@Lyryn2214]

Replace the word weird with organic or free form. Alien works as well. I like the contrast of organic flowing shapes and more linear modern shapes as well as the wood tones and rich green tones and shapes.

[@sunflowersyndrome]

13:57 My goodness, as you introduced that odd shaped lamp I was just thinking 🤔😶💭 “Hm, it looks like a giraffe 🦒… or an alien 👽 . What a strange looking thing.” Then you went ahead and basically said the same thing. It’s cool how most of us human think alike. 🙂

[@GabbyRocio]

Your style is so inspiring. Thanks for sharing your process.

[@emanuelebergamaschi9424]

That’s so cute! And looks so cozy! Maybe a bigger carpet would work better with the space though

[@Simphome]

To be sure, it is a good inspiration to redecorate the living room. Love it!

[@sdouglas9003]

Absolutely lovely! Love all your lamps - lighting is so important to the coziness of a room. That little frog sitting on the “lily” pad is beautiful! Love your style and your patience in collecting exactly what you love.

[@hannahjones6449]

“Its just a really interesting rug😁- you better not pee on this😡👺👹👊🏻”

[@staceship8580]

Awe that mushroom basket looks super adorable!! Where can I find probably?

[@howdystrawberry]

I want to know the same thing!

[@evan]

The rug is nice but a tad bit small for the space though! Makes it feel like an island as opposed to tying the space together.

[@carmenmonteavaro9528]

Benji you have such an amazing vision. Absolutely gorgeous. So dreamy. Can’t wait to see what you do with Chris’s room.

[@nicolettew6479]

Were is that branch standing lamp from? Too adorable!

[@cd2659]

Yes to lighting being important! Love your space. What is the company you got the Japanese lantern from again?

[@debcllns]

Your living room turned out so nice. I love it. Your bookends are agates.

[@ruedigerwedi7957]

It is a Green Dream!!!! Absolut Outstanding!!!!!! Stay Safe and HEALTHY and HAPPY 🙏💛💛💛💛💛💛💛🙏. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪

[@shannonwilliams62]

looks nice but that rug is way too small for that space.

[@guygoldbug8737]

Why doesn’t Chris’s channel have any videos

[@SuzyYen82]

I love the overall vibe of your apartment. N I love your voice too. This video gives me the inspiration to redecorate my own space. So thank you.

[@tes8771]

Hello 🐕I'm in love with your peaceful and gentle and plant-full apartment, thanks for sharing!

[@cheesymation]

I love the long lamp it looks like a salvador dali thing

[@taricat.s]

I was gasping every 30 seconds

[@nelnolll]

exactly the inspiration im looking for! thankyou

[@bindar8473]

Love it benji, it’s great seeing how your style is maturing. One suggestion: - I think size up with the rug, this one is making your space look smaller. If not, then move the couch a bit forward to be closer to the tv? The small rug with the couch against the wall makes the space look a bit awkward. Everything else is wonderful and I love how all the colours and textures come together ❤

[@jwelch8556]

where is the large mat next to the window from?

[@ellietai6806]

Would love to find a creature lamp too! Where can I find one?🥹 Loooove everything about you💛 I cant stress enough how i wish we are friends 🤣

[@pizzakrydder2515]

Such a calm, lovely video 😌 I love the coffee table and the "creature" lamp, such great finds. Oh, and the wall of book shelves of course 🧡

[@meganredfield965]

Your whole apartment looks amazing. I love the mixture of plants and vintage/vintage inspired furniture. I bet you can breathe easy in your home.

[@Ria-gq5fq]

ahhh I need links for all your lamps

[@pattituringan6745]

You should be an interior designer Benji.

[@mariapaszkowska3311]

"You better not pee on this" - I felt it on a molecular level having two chihuahuas 😂

[@kayleecutter8020]

How come you’re so chilled?

[@arishem555]

What I love about you, - that you are THE example, that every one of us should have some passion/hobby. It doesn't matter how dumb or low income it makes, but if you do have, you are living this life. But there are all the chances that in the future it will start bringing more and more and others will be happy to get help from you.

[@arihikes]

Omg that single wood lamp is stunning Where did you find it? Can you point me in the direction of where I can find one?!

[@avawhitehouse3839]

The rocks (that are in fact crystals!) are dyed agate! Pretty common stone and imo looks nicer without enhancement but still very cute

[@yourpalsal42]

Love this format! Can't wait for the next room you will be decorating :)

[@homeygumi]

you guys are so sweet

[@fugdesoare]

hey Benji! I have a question that might be too personal.. I was wondering, do you do all the decoration by yourself? what does Chris think about it? or is he completely ok with this? I love what you do and WISH my life would have your aesthetic. thank you so much for all the inspiration !!

[@quinnm.3127]

does he also like waking up with the sun? 😊

[@nopetuber]

The rug should definitely be bigger, or you can layer it over a large jute rug

[@quinnm.3127]

ooh! that's what i said 🤭 a really flat one! and layer them at angles so all the front furniture feet are cozy

[@remsan03]

Very happy to be able to see Chris again in this episode. I miss him.

[@abstracthealingplants]

Love your videos, you and your partner have such a calm and relaxing vibe. I always put on your videos whilst doing my plant care. I think it is a type of geode? - the stone. I totally agree about lighting changing the vibe :) Thanks Benji

[@sharongillesp]

The BEST way to add expression is to find the largest piece of art work you like and can afford …then everything else will fall into place.

[@alayhahorta7703]

ngl i would be scared if i got up at night and saw that lamp 😭 but it’s so different & beautiful

[@lindawales2394]

Loving that Vietnamese print, green art work is hard to find. Perfect spot over your Ikea cabinet. The wood floor lamp is amazing. Great finds!

[@silenc3x]

you've given me some inspiration in my own place. love these videos. Your apartment looks great so far!

[@sierra734]

I love your style , that driftwood glass table I need ! You have great taste ! 🫶 The crystals look like Agate .

[@davidgeorja]

Wowowowow

[@susantinberg7441]

Your place has a lot of cool objects. I have some comments that are not meant to be critical but just as my eye sees them. Since you have a media counsel I’d lower the TV and would also display some larger pieces on the counsel. I think the creature lamp would look better beside the counsel than the one there now. Also, that lamp on your three legged table is nice but maybe too small and the monstera plant can be moved to hide the outlet. Lastly, I’d move the couch more off the wall. You have a lot of floor space to accommodate that and it would give the room a cozier look. Again, I’m not criticizing but rather giving my opinion. I LOVE those book shelves. If you’re like me you collect a lot of “Knick knacks”. I rotate and redecorate my shelves often.

[@benjiplant]

I appreciate your comment and any suggestions! I think you have a great eye; I considered most of these things as well. I wish I could lower the TV, but it was mounted before I got the media console, and it would be a big hassle to move it now. I was just looking at a cool tall jade bird statue as I read your comment, and you've given me the push to get it haha. I think I'll put it next to the paper lamp on the left. I tried putting the creature lamp where you said a few days ago, but it looked a bit awkward. I think the organic shape clashes with the rigid lines and corners of the tv and art frames. Also, the base on the bottom obstructs the walking path. I am trying to find a new place to put the creature lamp, it's currently being hit by direct sunlight from my south-facing window, and I don't want to damage it. If you're willing to suggest where to place it, I'm all ears! I can't move the Monstera in front of the outlet because it would be too close to the grow light, but I am trying to figure out a way to hide the cables. Perhaps I'll tuck them behind the pot? I'm trying to up my cable management game, lol. I moved my couch slightly off the wall, and it looks great! It makes the seating area feel a little closer/intimate. I do also love collecting knick-knacks, lol. Now that I have these shelves, I have a place to put them and "justification" for buying random objects haha.

[@quinnm.3127]

​@@benjiplant damn i love that creature lamp where it is, the legs look so good with the tall plants behind it. maybe you could move it in a straight line right into the living room, beside the rocking chair, but not riiight against the side table, so your eyes still see all the tall plants and natural sunlight behind it. also, i realize im replying to a post from four months ago, you very well could have changed it by now! 🤭🤭🤭

[@ScottyMikeLBC]

Say it's only a paper moon Sailing over a cardboard sea But it wouldn't be make-believe If you believed in me Yes, it's only a canvas sky Hanging over a muslin tree But it wouldn't be make-believe If you believed in me

[@lexi6693]

i enjoyed this make over series a lot. BTW, last time i commented that Benjie looks a lot like CHoi-Wooshik of the Parasite film, and now Chris also reminds me of the young Ewan McGregor.

[@quinnm.3127]

i loove it. i love everything except sir theodore, i hate him so much. ..🤭 those tall shelves are so beautiful! and your apt is so bright and airy. i love your taste in lighting, im trying to get a frosted sphere lamp. i would buy a second rug, and kinda layer them slightly, (where no one will trip), so that the front feet of the furniture all have something to rest on. for example, maybe even just a light taupe/ natural jute colour that's also very flat, to slide under your feature rug. i love your channel and will be watching many more vids ☺ gonna go look for one right now! your decor is so inspiring, and im saving to redo my own space which triples as a work/living/bedroom area. i only have one window, so i want to get lots of plants (fake and real) and to make it as bright and airy feeling as possible thanks! 💛

[@mint49]

Gorgeous video as always!!!!! Coziest apartment ever

[@blancrealm]

i love the colors of your apartment

[@huskieize]

Love how Theo familiarize himself so quickly with whatever you brought in lol

[@elmerhernandez5810]

You could spend so much time enjoying all your different pieces! Everything goes so well together!

[@Amelia-hz1kp]

With the rising prices of owning a house, I am 100% getting an apartment in a few years and Benji will be my inspiration

[@rosalianolasco5741]

Wow.. so relaxing & suiting to my eyes.. what a lovely room you have it in here!

[@JaxNoodle]

Your home decor choices are making your home super-lindo (lovely) and cozy! Plus, congrats on finally having a home that represents your spirit and hopes for the future. I am taking strong interest in the Asano lamp now. Thanks for cuing-in audience on who manufacturers some of the pieces you selected. Yay to you + Chris!

[@raylampago]

Where is this couch from?! Did I miss it?? Such a cute space congrats

[@cameronjhollis5753]

@Benji Where are those lovely black brackets next to your TV from? Thanks x

[@oliverpiong6558]

I love that u n Chris were wearing blue and brown, it matches ur apartment too especially those beanbags

[@alohataye2566]

Where did you get these bookcases? They would look perfect in my apartment!

[@Akirameowxp]

Love the uniqueness and the natural colors!!! 🫶🏻

[@rothschildianum]

Everything looks great, except the curtain....

[@aidensiessmayer5615]

hi gorge

[@Naira_pfiou]

The lamp looks like a girafe :D

[@youngbri]

Ok but where did you get that deep green Maralunga? It's incredible.

[@TheCinnamondemon]

the book shelves are a complete gem

[@corruptedteka]

Your videos to me are like free comfort food ! Loving this whole series, thank you for sharing !

[@lethplex587]

Omg that tatami Matt is so cute, I’ve been looking for some recently but yours looks so nice, may I ask where you got it from?

[@draanamariapineiro4988]

Wonderful taste Benji as always!!! 👏👏👏😘

[@TheTsuha]

i think the crystal could be a clear quartz geode but its been colored blue with chemical... i might be wrong

[@phoebe7651]

I hope you sell some more butterfly plants soon! I would absolutely love one for my room

[@amandajdo]

This is by far the best living room space I've ever seen! Utterly obsessed!

[@dunderheadgood]

what a lovely calming space!

[@happyhiro]

your pronunciation of legs and eggs makes me feel very seen

[@karenb136]

Your place looks so nice and peaceful. I love those lamps, all of them.

[@natalieburke3449]

I don’t know if you mentioned it but where is that alien lamp from? I love it.

[@tstoneherbert]

The stone bookends are called Agate 😊

[@christelarmstrong9598]

❤ your home and your plants are wonderful

[@cutehanshi3831]

Very nice home

[@texasmma4075]

please let me know where you got the rocking chair in the living room! 🙏

[@Beckysor10]

너무 아름다운 공간에 초대해주셔서 감사해요. :)) 차분한 voice 덕분에 조금 더 집중하면서 볼 수 있었어요. 영상 잘 봤어요. 🌷🌷

[@oliviabaudelaire]

my dream apartment

[@susibug88]

Ha! I have the same frog! And my mom gave it to me. There was also a matching one she gave me as well 😄

[@Noroelle66]

I don't know why, but the art print looks like a goblin to me 😅

[@charliecgreenwelljr8011]

Love the wall art and everything looks great!