A Living Room Makeover...without buying ANYTHING new :)

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Thanks to Milanote for sponsoring this makeover! I use Milanote for my upcoming SUBSCRIBER ROOM MAKEOVER - as well as all design makeovers. Sign up for free and start your next creative project: milanote.com/carolinewinkler

[@Connor-lv9wt]

Oh my gosh Caroline, how did you get photos of my house for your upcoming subscriber makeover?! so Impressive! Just let me know if you need any more, Cant wait!!!...................... JK.... if only.

[@cybermücke]

Room makeovers without consumptions are the best and the most real and creative ones, I can relate much more to them!! The room-set-up makes so much more sense, brings practicability AND visual calmness AND movmentflow AND is more eyes-pleasing and easier to clean AND ....to win this sweet corner in the light makes so much dedication and curation to collecting thoughts, reading, painting nails....I love how much the space is about the activities and flows of Julia: this is so down-to-earth and paradise-ish at the same time

[@esikazemese]

Omg this video was soooooooooo sweet, I am literally in tears at the end of it

[@amynicholsonjones2349]

Love to see the Federmappe! Love that about German kindergarten.

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@erinpowers7217]

I know this was a throw away line about decor but "this is your life and you're not doing it wrong" was actually so healing to hear :)

[@Caroline_Winkler]

i'm so glad to hear that

[@jenr3493]

It’s so true. Live your own life!

[@imelectraxheart]

I needed to hear that so much. Whenever I try to make decisions for me, decisions that don't even affect others, I have this little voice in my head asking, "what would X say? would X make fun of you for it?" Like, really? For MY decor, hair, clothes, whatever? WHY? I want to silence that voice once and for all!

[@showingupasme]

For me too!

[@dyanalayng5507]

Best line ❤

[@Ang-n9p]

I love that you show the before and after twice for the furniture. My brain REALLY likes that

[@gleighful]

This!!

[@laurasullivan-king5930]

YESSSS!!

[@meeperbird]

This is like watching Monica helping Phoebe redecorate.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

can't get over this. texting to julia immediately

[@SusieQZee]

This is the best comment I’ve read in a long time!

[@aksez2u]

😆

[@meh5069]

I’ve always thought Caroline looks like she could be Emma (Ross and Rachel’s baby).😂

[@auroraborealis13579]

Apt as fuck!

[@IDKDevvy]

ohhhh my god PLEEASE MORE OF THIS SERIES. I feel like these skills are so much more important than running out and buying a bunch of crap that just adds to the clutter. it's very difficult to find resources that don't encourage more consumerism, thank you!!!!!

[@darladellana4961]

This video is another example of why I just love your channel. You embrace reality. Most people don't have brand-stuff and are on a strict budget. You understand and embrace that. More like this!

[@lyric8529]

Yes! 💙

[@sunadesun383]

Yesss ! I love that about her. Actually content that is helpful in real life. It's rare.

[@fiercegirldesign1]

Totally agree!!!

[@amd77j]

I totally agree!!!

[@ChloeSnelling-w1i]

Also it isn't necessary to buy new home stuff all the time to have a nice home, it's just a marketing ploy that's so easy to get caught in, so I love that this goes against that!

[@elodyluna]

Can I just say, this family is creative?! Caroline has this channel, Julia makes art, Elizabeth wrote a damn book, and their brother makes little walnut vases?!?! So cool 🎉❤

[@northwoodfalls1403]

Paraphrasing what you said …. “It’s your life. You’re not doing it wrong. Lean into it.” Caroline. You are the dearest woman. I’m convinced you are helping so many people heal from all sorts of Things just with how you Be. This was so much fun !! I love this so much. That nook …. Come on!! We all want to curl up in that nook. Thank you, Julia, for opening up your home for us to come along for the ride. And yes, she is YOUR big sister - thank you for letting us borrow her from time to time ❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

This whole comment was so lovely to read ❤️

[@northwoodfalls1403]

@@Caroline_Winkler 🌸💕

[@laurenloulemon]

seriouslyyy this!! there's a corner on my desk that always collects clutter, and I looked at it during this video and for the first time I didn't despise it 😱😱 i can understand it's purpose and why it keeps happening (i also have adhd). so I'm going to lean into it, give myself grace, and make some adjustments to improve my system.

[@deborahbarone1791]

This was a really fabulous makeover. You gave a lot of excellent suggestions and tips. Being in the design space myself, I would like to suggest lowering the art over the sofa. It should be about 6 to 8 inches above the back. Your sister has a wonderful sense of color. I love the blue with the contrasting orange chair and the burgundy club chair. Very nice eclectic space. Well done.😊

[@LetMeintheLibrary]

I really love that this is a "micro makeover" that takes the existing space, furniture, and items, and just reorganizes it to make SUCH a big difference... it goes to show you dont NEED to give into overconsumption to transform a space!!!

[@dogmama4444]

Their voices and mannerisms are the same - it’s so adorable!!! I love the sibling energy!!!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Haha there was a long outtake that I ended up cutting from the video where I gave a disclaimer to everyone that would be more “weird voices” than ever. It’s the only way we know how to communicate

[@mollylonsdale7329]

My sister and I are the same. Weird voices, random singing and rhyming and saying words differently but we are so used to it and people say - what is a jumpor? A jumper of course but sounds posher 😀

[@wildpaulsgal]

I was watching whilst stitching and couldn't tell who was talking if I wasn't watching the screen

[@cynthiachapman7946]

Such a great video. You’re so smart, resourceful and talented. Love the sib energy! Love the photos at the end! Love everything about this video. Thanks, you guys.

[@mariahg343]

Reminds me of my sister and our interactions. Lovely ❤

[@UndinesOcean]

This weekend, i followed your advice and cleared out the whole living room and by the end of that, I was too exhausted to move to the next step. The room is empty, so I could not watch Netflix for two evenings in a row, which meant that I finally went to my bedroom early and slept before 10pm. Life changing! I might keep it like this for a while. 😂 My conclusion: a too cozy living room would keep me entertained, awake and snacking for the whole night.

[@RachelRiner]

Hahaha sounds like me! One missing ingredient you didn’t have to do what she did is that they were doing the project together… not alone… keeping each other motivated… realllllllly the most useful thing for any project right?!

[@rougepenguin4190]

Is literally everyone in the Winkler family artistically gifted??????

[@KateCarew]

Yes.

[@rachaelnugent]

and super cute.

[@cybermücke]

And is sporty and funny and has good physical genes....;) But we also do ;)

[@lyric8529]

I was thinking something similar - how can the WHOLE family be so creative?! Awesome.

[@chrisspaight2955]

and gorgeous as well

[@irenelopezmartin2246]

My boyfriend has ADHD and also struggles with cleaning and organization. We rearranged his living room some time ago and also included some trays and baskets to collect clutter. Now the sofa gets much more light, the plants are more accesible to take care of them and clutter is for the most part collected. Thank you for showing people's reality and for working around they way they function, not against it

[@labibliobecca]

nothing is more in tune with the current cost of living crisis than these $0 makeovers and it's so inspiring and comforting to see what a difference decluttering and rearranging makes! you can tell julia adores you by how your mannerisms are so similar - she has been looking up to you for her whole life! great job with the vid, love the nook and the cool and warm tones. your channel has been extra exquisite lately.

[@RachelRiner]

Also proof that relationships and helping each other are worth more than any amount of decor one could afford 🥰

[@jlanvers]

this project is touching my heart. I think it's because it is so realistic. I grew up in Europe and there was no going to the store to buy new things, we would switch the furniture around about twice a year and feel like we had moved house!

[@juliagoolia72]

I love the freedom you give people to be maximalist and eclectic. So much of this space is beige and minimal. 10 piece capsule wardrobes where blush is considered a “pop” of colour. Bare counters with a single concrete vase holding one twig. It’s lovely for some, but the rest of us have stuff and ephemera. This room embraces your sister’s quirks and habits and helps her stay true to her.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

aw yesss. definitely my goal that the space feels like them !

[@RachelRiner]

@@Caroline_Winkleryes and I’m so happy you didn’t say anything about trying to make her space look more grown up. Huh. Thank you. I’m 45 and want all the art and plants and don’t want to have all new furniture. I want to revive what I have a little bit, clean up, move things around. That’s it! One or two new things at a time max.

[@LoveFree333]

Yea I'm crying at the end seeing how much you've always loved your little sister.

[@colinneagle4495]

What kind of miracle has occurred in the Winkler family to create four siblings who all seem to genuinely like each other, enjoy their time together, have in-jokes and references and lovingly roast each other but never so much that it might hurt anyone’s feelings. I don't think I know a single sibling relationship that's better than "begrudgingly tolerate" so I am completely bowled over. Like, please teach me this magic.

[@suzannem9811]

YES, exactly!

[@sharonpaul912]

Their parents did a good phenomenal job raising them

[@susanv7415]

I love the energy between them. I only had one sister and she died 16 years ago. She didn't like me. It broke my heart.

[@ckdubb]

@@susanv7415 I'm so sorry for your losses.

[@SheWhoWalksSilently]

Me and my sisters are like that. We’re all pretty chill people, and have similar senses of humor.

[@caleyroe7095]

As a girlie with ADHD and eclectic style - I found this video really helpful and reassuring how you walked us through the process, explained your reasoning and tailored it to your sister and her exact needs! Best big sister ever!!!

[@barbarascherer7623]

Yes - no dust shaming! In the end we will all become dust - dust is going to win. So don't spend too much of your 1 precious life worrying about it. (Unless you have allergies, of course.)

[@northwoodfalls1403]

Perfectly said. ❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

We will all become dust 😂🙌this sounds like it could be one of my voiceover lines

[@naominagata1127]

Thank you for this

[@suzannem9811]

@@Caroline_Winkler I will now replace my 'LIVE LOVE LAUGH' sign in my kitchen with "WE ALL BECOME DUST. WHY FIGHT IT?'

[@katrish786]

😂😂

[@cris_tamay]

Aaah please more videos like this! This is the type of content that's needed out there, people teaching that you can have a beautiful and useful home without buying new things! And actually it's more challenging than going to a store and buy a bunch of unnecessary decor useless pieces and baskets. Amazing job Caroline!

[@n.normal1565]

the reading nook is giving 90s so hard that the Friends theme song just started playing in my head

[@marcicook3166]

My mom used to come over and she would look at,say my side table, and she would just rearrange the stuff on there and improve it by 100%. It’s a true talent to look at a space and just visualize how it can be improved just by arranging it differently. Kudos on a great job!

[@RachelRiner]

And having someone else’s perspective who’s excited to play around with your stuff, such a relief. So fun to not have to figure it out alone when possible!

[@Safi-Dee]

"Styling for adhd and the organisationaly challenged" - I've been waiting for this exact video for so long.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Haha I think I’ve been studying for this my whole life

[@intri8116]

@@Caroline_Winkler Please impart more of your wisdom, we out here s t r u g g l i n g 😭

[@MLE.jeanne]

As someone who has lived in their fair share of fan and museum district apartments, it’s so inspiring to see someone switch up the layout of this room/space because there are 273683 apartments in Richmond with this same layout. EVERYONE puts the sofa on the wall where it was originally because it otherwise feels like you block the porch/stoop door. You can’t live in Richmond without porching/stooping, so everyone feels the need to keep that walkway open. But this shows you can do something else and the world keeps on turning. Porch access still totally realistic. By redoing one apartment, you’ve shown a zillion other rva renters how they can reimagine the same space. Also bears mentioning that only true love could motivate you to drive the hellstrip that is 95 between Richmond and dc. Slam dunk video as always!

[@RachelRiner]

Oh yes and when the weather is nice you can fling the door open and porch sit right from your sofa!

[@ginaparrott9534]

Caroline, the man who I thought was my forever left me yesterday. My heart is absolutely shattered and I am completely devastated - but your video got me to perk up and smile. Thank you so much, you have no idea how much I needed that ❤ Beautiful makeover!!!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

oh hun, i am horrified to hear that. i know that place and i dont wish it on anyone. for what it's worth, those moments have always brought the most enormous hidden blessings with time. but dont worry about that now, just be nice to you and be with your people, and let yourself hurt if you need to. you are going to be okay again one day. big hug

[@duaaabdullah1937]

I thought your sister was“kathy” from friends !

[@showingupasme]

Oh wow, I am so sorry @ginaparrott9534. Those times have been my worst times in life - including a divorce from my children's dad, who was my forever - but, you really will heal, I promise. A couple of things that helped me a lot were Pema Chödron's "When Things Fall Apart," and, Eckhart Tolle's CD set of "The Power of Now," which I would listen to in my car. A good therapist too. Apologies for these unsolicited suggestions, but I'm just really feeling for you and want to help anyone going through immense heartache.

[@sherryharding5792]

Love the younger photos of you both. Soo cute! What a great big sister you are ......the place looks gorgeous and wonderful to know it costs nothing. 😊

[@Jessicajanelove]

Hope you are doing ok? I know that feeling x

[@Yooniejin88]

The way you introduced Julia as your good friend from the same mom loll I came to your channel for the decor tips but I stay for your humor - you're the best! Another beautiful and REALISTIC makeover. Love!

[@vanessa_byrne]

Love, love, love this! For real, you could do a whole $0 ADHD series. Sooo sweet and Julia was both adorable and so cool to open up her space like this ♥️🌸🥰

[@kjw79]

I learned a lot about decorating, but mostly your video showed how we can use our talents to love someone in a practical, thoughtful way. The encouragement and compliments you gave as a sister blew me away. Thanks for the example.

[@jenniferturner9320]

I always know it’s going to be great anytime there’s a video with the sibs ❤ also love this anti-consumerist theme you have going with the past couple makeovers.

[@idancealways4ever440]

Legit! Love these videos too. She has a great eye for reworking a space and helping people live in their space better💜

[@fromhumblebeginnings7798]

First, fluffing and rotating pillows are perfection. I fluff daily to refresh my rooms. The small table is genius, others sometimes don't see it but let's be honest, new ideas always take a while to accept. The best advice is to keep things where you use them, just make them look pretty when you do. That encourages us to put things away to keep it looking great AND it is easy!!

[@Eclecting]

Excellent tips and the apartment looks fabulous without spending any money! I loved that Caroline stuffed the droopy slipcover on the chair. As a fellow diabetic, my tip to Julia on corralling used diabetic test strips and needles is to collect a few cute vintage ceramic vases and keep them near where you typically do your testing. When the vase fills up you can dump the contents in a "sharps box" as medical waste.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

Aw I love this tip!!!

[@avetaisolarossa9952]

The first encounter I had with you was your boyfriend's balcony makeover video. Now this. So simple, so doable, so calm, so realistic... You are so inspirational. Greetings from Greece!

[@girl_moss]

“Dusting is the devil’s work” -Ephesians 🙏🏼 my favorite bible verse

[@Caroline_Winkler]

😉

[@knightingale5660]

the Ephesians SENT me I had to pause the video I was cackling so hard

[@virginiacreager4331]

For the first time ever I’m considering dusting regularly 🤯. I even have a beautiful wooden handle, wool (from a sheep on a farm) duster that looks so good it can be decor itself.

[@donnapirnat5313]

Might have to put that verse on my wall. It'd be the only Bible verse on my wall, but truth is truth!! Video? Love you and your sis, and wish there were more people like you two in the world 🌎 ❤️

[@KaSyGreen]

The pencil case made me lough 😂 I'm from Germany and had one of these (in school). And now my son is in 2.th grade. He also has one. They just changed the patterns, but the germans still rock these😅. Your sister is so cute. Love how everything turned out.❤

[@kristencobb230]

I love love these $0 makeovers! 💕👏. Your sister is adorable. You did an amazing job!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

ah thank you!

[@ChloeSnelling-w1i]

I LOVE this realistic, intentional, consumerism-free makeover so much, these videos are great. I especially loved what you said about how having to declutter isn't a failure, it's part of a working system. That mindset switch is so helpful.

[@ghostbrunches]

i teared up at the ending with the baby pictures 😭 you guys have such a sweetie authentic relationship and it really shows !! you did such a beautiful job as always 💖thank you for making design so accessible to everyone

[@jitkaurbanova9789]

Wanted to comment the same thing. Are you by any chance a mother? Well, I might have teared up even before I had a baby, hihi

[@romyleasure8724]

"This is your life, and you are not doing it wrong!" That statement is so true, if only we could all LEAN in to how we process our life!

[@Lexi_333]

It’s amazing how much life you breathed into the space! Starting off I was thinking “oh but her space is already so cutie” but wow you really refreshed it! Ps you guys are so cute and sound so much alike

[@Caroline_Winkler]

I completely agree that her space was already so cute!! It made me nervous doing a “makeover” actually bc I wasn’t sure how much I could improve. And in fact, lots of changes we made were just lateral moves to *freshen up*. She has a great creative eye

[@conniepleasantnails]

You totally enhanced her style. It’s like you waved a wand and enlightened the space and it seems to suit her personality more. You two are, oh wait you three are adorable 😊❤

[@missmagic707]

Absolutely love these zero money make overs! Your respect and support of how others live is so heart warming

[@katarinaivancik9522]

You are my favorite designer EVER! I’ve been watching religiously for the last year and a half, there are no skips because you’re a freakin’ inspirational delight. Fyi I would adore seeing you style a family space with the chaos that comes with kids and pets. 😂

[@chrisholzhauer3698]

How sweet was that Carousel art? I really enjoyed this video with your sister. The love and closeness between you is palpable. Double kudos for honoring your sister's adhd needs AND not spending any money on this project. That's the kind of content I'm looking for.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

i know it breaks my heart! i love how it captures that little piece of childhood julia

[@lmeadow52]

You're a great big sister! Regardless of how old you are, it's always going to be a great relationship. My sister is 8 years older than me and has been helping me reorganize and purge my home. Im 62 yrs old, and she still helps me. We have a wonderful relationship and I appreciate her energy and skills. She lives 3 hours away and when she comes for a visit, we work hard, drink wine, and eat well. I absolutely love her visits and nagging, lol. I channel her energy and say WWDD... what would Deb do... when she isn't here🩷

[@coryvan5645]

As a fellow AHDer who struggles to keep things tidy and organized, I appreciate this. I also vacuum the couch.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

You’re doing it right ❤️

[@lp7931]

Is there another way to vacuum a couch? 😂

[@ah57588]

By yelling at the hand attachment then conjuring the demons to do your dish along the way lol

[@coryvan5645]

@@ah57588 🤣

[@leontineke]

Who does not vacuum the couch?! 😂

[@agnesmooney4107]

Had a happy accident this morning when I clicked on "my new favorite channel". Three gorgeous girls having fun making over this beautiful space without spending any money on generic box store goods that make every apartment look like it was bought in one trip to the store. Your room says love. It's full of personal items that have some meaning to you. You did a terrific job of taking this room to it's highest potential. It's completely warm, inviting, interesting and delightful. Just like you three. I have never heard so many spoken words in such a short time. Wow ! Tip .... Place a strip of foam in the crevice when you have an unruly slip cover, it will keep it firmly in place. One small critic..... I was thrilled with how you hung the artwork in the nook. Artwork should always be hung with relevance to the surrounding furniture and you did a great job.(So many people hang it at eye level, WHEN THEY ARE STANDING UP ^#@%) But then what happened ? ? You did just that over the sofa. HELP ! Those pictures need to come down at least four or maybe five inches. They look so disconnected from the sofa. ( Please forgive this tiny critic, it's just my number one decorating peeve and I couldn't help my self, I just HAD to say it. ) Thanks for a delightful half hour. I look forward to watching the rest of your channel and getting to know you better.

[@bohdandouglas8929]

My brother was born when I was 8 and he just turned 50! I still call him my Baby Brother. Love the love between you and your sister!

[@leasetegn1053]

Same! I’m 50 and my brothers are 39 and 41 - so much fun to call them the babies!

[@crldonato]

I am LOVING these $0 room makeovers 👌 It’s so refreshing to hear that I don’t need to buy more stuff to have a beautiful home for a change.

[@chaimeansteabro]

REALISTIC ROOM MAKEOVER IS BACK and SO IS JULIA (the crowd CHEERS)

[@Caroline_Winkler]

This made me giggle :)

[@Gcuve]

You two are adorable. I have a sister… we’re now in our 50’s and best friends. Your relationship will always be one of the joys of your lives. The makeover inspired my daughter and I to rearrange our living room today and it was super fun! ❤New to your channel but I’ll be watching lots of your stuff.

[@AnalisaFreitas]

I have been so veherryyy obsessed with this series because this is what I have been doing with my mother's house! Basically reorganizing, re-layout-ing, reducing, refreshing...LOTS of deep cleaning. We are both on a budget, but the bigger challenge honestly is that I am currently sharing space with her, and this lady has a lotttt of stuff and is emotionally attached to much of it (to be fair, many of her pieces are antiques or family heirlooms). So I have had to figure out how to make her space work for her in this age of her health /safety & retirement activities, while also not being able to get rid of/replace too much😅🤔😵‍💫and then also try to make myself feel comfortable in the remaining space I have for me😄Anyways, it's sooo helpful to see all your tips in action in these makeovers. It gives me hope we will get to a "finished" state over here, it's been a long process. But thankfully each stage has gone smoother and smoother. Thank you SO much again for these makeovers!

[@jalapenojalapeno5590]

I think Julia is my kindred spirit, she reacted to everything just like I would!

[@gailnye9791]

I agree with your sister, someone will trip on that small table. I like what you did with switching the cushions.

[@cassandraknight8804]

It would have actually fitted under the chair when not in use.

[@tigertbalm]

I agree too. I think if you are the type person that knows you will trip over something you will.And storing it under the chair when not would be worse, you would put it out planning to put a glass of red wine or coffee on then trip carrying it.

[@craftingwithcharm7665]

This was different! A makeover without buying anything. Love it! Love how you cleaned & fluffed up the sofa & chair. Great advice “visual reminders of where things are & give them an intentional home.” My fav the reading nook📚📖 so cozy! 🪴

[@Pltlsn97]

Interior design by/for ADHDers has to be my favorite content so far. Thank you Caroline, and thanks to your little sister that let you film her home

[@janetrijke2629]

I love the idea of not cleaning up before you started the change. Really does give you an idea of their living routine, nothing worse than doing a makeover that doesn't fit you. Also love the fact no extra money or resources were used. Big thumbs up.

[@TheGhostofAbigailMills]

You are SO real for these $0 makeovers, they're so exciting yet still grounded and realistic. I love the idea of using what's at hand.

[@agustinagalletita7453]

I'm such a fan of your realistic makeovers! Figuring out how what's already there can work better really shows your understanding of interior design, much higher than following a recipe with pre-cooked ingredients :D

[@cybermücke]

Room makeovers without consumptions are the best and the most real and creative ones, I can relate much more to them!! The room-set-up makes so much more sense, brings practicability AND visual calmness AND movmentflow AND is more eyes-pleasing and easier to clean AND ....to win this sweet corner in the light makes so much dedication and curation to collecting thoughts, reading, painting nails....I love how much the space is about the activities and flows of Julia: this is so down-to-earth and paradise-ish at the same time

[@jbridges9574]

It’s not always possible but I love that it gives you a new view of the room and of your stuff. Taking your stuff out of its regular context can make it easier to declutter it or find a new home for it. An easy way to find things a new home (organizing) to ask yourself where you would look first if you lost it. If you have pets, spray the furniture with static spray first. You’ll vacuum up way more hair and dander.

[@Mildbill455]

That couch makeover was amazing!!!

[@katewardd6081]

Ugh. This video was so cute and just everything an older sister can dream of. You’re such a sweet sister and you can tell how much you guys love each other.

[@skyer0blue]

It's so trippy hearing Julia talk, because you guys have such similar voices. Love from Australia ❤

[@champagnemommy]

Your real life solutions to decorating for the life you live, is inspiring. No more sterile ‘model home’ design. Let’s embrace personalized spaces that work for us! Great video series,, we need more!

[@ADayInTheLifeofLori]

The nook defined the whole room. Amazing makeover!

[@lisamartin704]

The pictures at the end of the video. 🥰 Great and realistic makeover especially for someone with ADD or ADHD. It used to drive me nuts that my daughter would not put her stuff away. When I finally thought about how her brain worked and helped create storage that she could see and access easily, and use within the space it made both our lives easier. Excellent work, Caroline!

[@tamaraatkinson940]

I love when you have family members guest on your channel. I hope you know how blessed you are with your parents and siblings.

[@lose999]

Caroline, is everyone in your family adorable and talented? You all have some good genes. The photos at the end made me weepy...so sweet. This makeover is perfect. p.s. my two daughters have the same age differemce.💕

[@curiousorigins]

As an artist who’s ADHD this video felt like it was made for me! 😂 I’m the big sister but otherwise. My little sister shared a room with me through childhood and what worked for her was opposite to what worked for me. She gets overwhelmed when things are out. And I can’t find anything when things are hidden. This felt like a good balance. I’m so into the idea of zones. (Keep stuff where it’s used then riding up is easy!) and taking how someone lives in a space and leaning into it. I’ve been working on that because I just moved into a new space and I feel like I’m finally getting somewhere functional with it. Anywho, good video. I enjoyed it a lot. I feel like if I had seen something like it at 13 years old it would have saved a lot of trouble. This is the first video I’ve seen of yours so I don’t know if this is your usual. But if it is, you’ve got a good talent and skill to look at a space, and come up with the best way to lay it out to serve the needs of your client. I think that you will be very successful and I wish you all the best.

[@donnamunday6749]

My older sister and I are 9 years apart in age and we are super close, too. She’s been my hero for as long as I can remember. A good older sister is a gift to be cherished.

[@AnonymousOnimous]

My older sibling is the one with ADHD and the line, "It's your life; you're not doing it wrong," was so perfect. After watching my sibling struggle with self worth for so long, this one little sentence is so meaningful. And at the end, in the photo where you're reading to Julia, my sibling and I have a photo of us just like it. I'm glad I called them today.

[@ephrussi9765]

I love what you did to Julia's space. And, Julia is adorable. Your entire family is interesting and unique. All of you are characters!

[@sophiedevon4023]

Julie is THE mood. What a legend. I’ve been drowning trying to get my house organized after a move, and this inspired me to keep going. You’re a great big sis and your videos are so fun to watch! As someone with three great older sisters myself, I loved the sweet sibling energy in this vid.

[@gwendolynhiggins3539]

Thank you so much for this! As a fellow ADHDer, I am coming to the realization that I need to have specific homes for everything I own with no ambiguity about where something should go. This is a good reminder that storage can be cute AND functional. Also, have you ever had the experience of seeing someone in a video/photo who kind of looks like you and been creeped out for a second? I look vaguely similar to Julia (not a dead ringer, but close enough at a glance) and had the same haircut about 10 years ago and this video mildly gave me the heebie jeebies.

[@Caroline_Winkler]

yess little specific homes!! it makes such a difference

[@ericaolw1933]

I love this clip for so many reasons. I love the fact that you rearranged her space with what she had and let it work with how she funcations day to day. Great job!! Very inspirational!! And I also love the sisterly family dynamic.🥰

[@annewho3164]

The chemistry in your entire family is just pure gold. Really jealous of that special bond all of you guys have together. Also very nice make-over. I wish i could achieve that in my apartment

[@lorelynleisure4048]

So sweet! Not just the make-over but your relationship with your sister! Adorable pictures at the end! I wish I had a sister, you are blessed with each other! 💖

[@MrsBrit1]

The living room is frickin adorable, but not as adorable as the two of you, especially those widdle bebe piccies at the end! Omg 😭 SO cute!

[@Caroline_Winkler]

doh! i loveeee the bebe pics. she was (and is) such a sweetie

[@sharyn4271]

I am such a fan of color and Julia’s place was already incredible. You just bumped it up a few notches, and the corner nook has the warmest vibe. I love it!

[@sharinarnal1206]

#SisterGoals 😍 Also, my goodness, a $0 makeover that "ups it 10 levels" is so satisfying!

[@niacole1357]

this was so relaxing to watch! you improved the space sooo much and using NO MONEY, it's insane. great job. we need more!

[@linesch2569]

Aww the „Mäppchen“ was such a throwback to German elementary school :) I completely forgot about mine until now! Loved this video and the energy you have with your sister!

[@secretscarlet8249]

Yessss I’m glad you continued this kind of stuff! Pimping people’s places with no extra buying! I learn so much!

[@jellums1208]

that reading nook is so perfect! i love how the space is so cozy and full of personality!

[@gabby222themoon]

The way u talk about adhd makes me so happy. Feeling shamed for it all my life, your assertive positive attitude on it was so nice to hear. Time to declutter and rearrange my living room now 😂

[@paintingmonkey]

The random q-tip on the floor is so real, I've definitely been there. I still don't quite know how it happened but sometime in the last 10 years I became 'tidy', but, like, before my mid-30s? Absolutely not, ha. Big props to your sister for signing up to be honest (in a visual and verbal sense both) on camera, it's so very relatable :)

[@carrieschnug9830]

No no on that small shelf table! Agree with sister! Dogs gonna knock that over or someone gonna trip over is for sure! Maybe a small foot stool? Something that has some weight to it

[@emilydempsey2817]

This is such a good concept. A $0 makeover that is actually $0. I love the critical look at what will be functional to live with. Brilliant and realistic! Great job Caroline!

[@Oliverisloved]

Also that tip to sit in the main area (reading nook) to visualize and repeatedly test the accessibility and usability was brilliant. I love that you made changes multiple times so we don't all feel like we need to get it right the first time.

[@bun__]

yay i love that this is becoming a series:D thank you for this

[@Caroline_Winkler]

The people have spoken 😂❤️

[@heatherk569]

Ok this video was so informative and also it's just really sweet to see you and your sister interacting so closely. What a gift you both are to each other. Be well both of you.

[@danah3462]

Can confirm that every German kid had this pencil case in the 90s - I (still) have the same in blue :) Now watched till the end and wow, what a wonderful job you did! Julia's "new" place looks amazing! ❤

[@Caroline_Winkler]

haha aw i loveeeed those pencil cases. definitely sentimental items i wont be getting rid of

[@RedNicole22]

I’m ADHD, as is my daughter, it’s so nice to see these accommodations. The room turned out beautifully. She did a pretty great job on her own, but like she said you brought it although cohesively, and made great use of the nook. Yes!! Gotta love a good nook!!

[@ninsbins]

I woke up groggy, with a sore throat, one of these meh days... and here comes Caroline Winkler. Woman, you have a gift. Thank you for this relatable and inspiring video. It's fueling my day.

[@maddyf1465]

why am I bawling my eyes out at the sister pictures! so adorable. sisterly love is the best! can be the worst lol but mostly the best. great job Caroline. loved it!

[@birdsong5494]

If I could give this a thousand likes I would. My Dad’s funeral is tomorrow and I’m so very aware of how much I love my sisters right now. This just makes me cry. You and your family seem wonderfully tightly knit like mine and you cherish it. It’s beautiful to watch. Also, great design Caroline!

[@סימוןשלומי]

So sorry for your loss!

[@carriek7993]

Thanks to this video, I rearranged my bedroom furniture, created a reading nook by the window. The layout works so well, that I'm even sleeping better! Thank you so much!

[@Know_Thy_Salt]

Wow, wow, love everything about this video. You and your little sister remind me of my daughters. It’s such an incredibly sweet relationship to witness. Julia’s apartment “makeover” is truly a work of art. You keep surprising us with simplistic ideas that make such a big impact in a space. Well done!

[@kiwigirljacks]

Love the refresh. I live my life by the motto “clean as you go”. Living by this means I rarely have to do big/deep cleans. If I use something, it immediately gets put back. If I use a cup it immediately goes into the dishwasher (or cleaned and put back). Every single night I turn on the dishwasher and empty it in the morning while I make my morning cup of tea so it’s free to start the process the next day. If I see a little spill or splash I wipe it immediately. If I take off a jacket it gets put away. Because I know if I see something and think “I’ll do that later”, later never comes. So it avoids little build ups of things. It sounds Iike I’m doing a lot, but I really am not. I have severe chronic illness so I don’t have to energy for big cleans. Doing just a few little things each day saves me from getting overwhelmed by any mess as I am OCD and mess sends me into a spiral. I also keep things pretty minimalistic to avoid too much dust and clutter. I know this may not work for everyone (or for adhd people as not sure how that affects them) but it may help for my OCD people. Make the motto and mantra and it will gel into a habit before you know it 😊❤