COMPLETELY REDOING MY NYC STUDIO APARTMENT (again)

[@DutchessSarahJ]

Might I suggest looking into decluttering? You have a lot of stuff. That contributed to me always rearranging and being kind of manic and anxious in my space. I feel so much more relaxed now that everything has a place and things that were taking up space are gone. 👍🏽

[@janeb2958]

Your poor cat must be exhausted - he had SO much inspecting and supervising to do throughout this process! 😹🐾🐾🐾

[@nickyfinn7909]

It is so nice of Bennett to allow you to be featured in his vlogs. I am generally pro high bed because I am a New Yorker and I have one and I couldn’t give up the storage underneath, but your place really does look so much brighter and lighter without it. Great job!

[@alirae7148]

From an interior design professional: get rid of the reading chair, hang the weird black frames on the wall (the higher up you decorate the taller and more open a space looks) Sell both of the bar stools. Move the longest dresser to the side of the bed closest to the front door, and the shorter one on the other side (will allow for more walking space when you enter). Declutter declutter!!!

[@rebekah7671]

Interesting that no one asked for your opinion on someone else's room.

[@nancyh1990]

If we were to listen to every self-proclaimed interior design professional, we would have nothing in our homes 😅

[@susanparsons9365]

Alexis needs this advice.

[@valarya]

This is fantastic advice!!

[@stefaniaq8166]

Genius

[@reginahill8804]

Just a suggestion: You could also get bed risers that will lift your bed up a little bit and give you more storage underneath.

[@Ann-cx3dd]

My two cents: * I'd put a little space between the foot of the bed & the couch to create a small walk space ( if you get tired of walking around things ). * I'd put your reading chair next to the window ( instead of the mirror ) to create a sunny reading nook..... also a great place to journal, talk on the phone, flip through a magazine, etc. Be really good in the winter when you are really needing more time with light. * I'd try to either combine or get rid of one of the dressers ( the smaller one ). Or, get rid of both and get a dresser from Ikea that is tall, but has lots of drawers - - that way you are using vertical space and will free up floor space. * I'd also put up a more substantial shade or curtain next to the bed for more privacy ( & nice when you want to sleep in ). You never know who might be trying to look in from across the bldgs - - I always lived alone, so know how that feels to need to create privacy from neighbors ). * These are just some fun suggestions...... it's your space & do what makes you the HAPPIEST! : ) : ) : )

[@emilyseifriz4601]

I also live in a studio apartment and while I could definitely see the utility of the Ikea bed I definitely agree with your decision to change it! It really opens up the space more. Plus re-doing your apartment is a way to make your place feel new and exciting without having to move. I've been in the same studio for three years! You learn over time what works better for the space.

[@emmakiley5996]

Looks so good! I think if you could get rid of one more piece of furniture you would feel a lot better!

[@maryantonishak400]

It looks so much better the way you have it now.

[@suzydolan6723]

Have you tried reversing or flipping the way you use the room? Have you tried the bed on the wall to the right of the fireplace . creating your bedroom there. Turning the couch around with the back of it facing the fireplace floating as you have it now in the middle of the room. Now you have some open space in front of the fireplace. Maybe a small round table and 4 chairs could be place there for eating and working on. Cute round rug under the table. Putting your TV on one of your white dressers facing the couch (and now your bed too)…..you now have ALL that wall space to use. Still using bookcases all around your dresser that now has the tv on it . creating a bridge with a long shelf connecting the two bookcases together that are on either side of the dresser with the tv on it. Now you have a place ( that bridging shelf) for interesting stuff like maybe a huge cool looking ceramic vessel with tall tree branches in it. Could put mini lights in the branches for a nice nighttime glow. Now again with the bookcases, there’s a home for your stuff such as your printer etc.your piano closest to the window on that same wall with all your pictures GROUPED together over the piano going up as high with them as the bookcases to create a gallery . You getting the vision I’m trying to create? 😊

[@heatburg]

I love your helper, Bennett. What a good boy.

[@debracox9277]

Omg. I started watching you when you built this bed. That's what got me hooked. 😂

[@haleywiley7750]

The key is less furniture and less stuff. Go a little more minimal. High shelves, if you must.

[@MPDsQT1]

Very nice!!! Would luv to see what Alexandra Gater could do with your space

[@julieden1820]

Yes. This ❤

[@paincreatesfame]

I was definitely team bed but this new bed frame is sooo an improvement

[@angelaschmidl7806]

Alexis, I agree with the person that said to put the cube unit on top of the long dresser, against the wall and you'll have more floor space. Also if you like to move things around a lot, get some furniture sliders, you can get them at most stores, they make it so much easier to move furniture. You just slip them under the furniture corners, legs, and just push it across the floor. There are ones for carpet and ones for plain floors. Also with the boxes you put on top of the closet, get some type of peel and stick wall papers and put it on the end of the containers, it could be a "picture" type thing.

[@klouisedraws]

My other 2 cents would be to take the tv off the wall and keep it on top of your little brown and white storage cabinet on the other side of the apartment like where your bed is and then put the bed under the window where your keyboard is. I’m someone who is just obsessed with trying every possible way but I am soooo happy that you are loving your new set up. I’m totally invested lol

[@carolynboykin-fyelifeinreview]

I WAS SO GLAD TO SEE THAT YOU WERE DOING THIS. I CARE ABOUT YOUR BED SITUATION AND THE BIGGEST CARE I HAD WAS THAT YOU WERE BLOCKING THE WINDOW. Thanks for changing it. Thank you.

[@msaadali6951]

❤ very you Dooley w

[@kittyreincat]

My favorite thing to do is to rearrange my furniture and my favorite things to watch are redecorating and rearranging the logs. Can’t wait until I finish work and can enjoy.

[@areebasbops]

awww I liked the high bed! It had so much storage! But also, Bennetttttt. Loved seeing his little shenanigans. But also, love that you feel more confident and taking on more solo challenges. You got this, girl!

[@AngelaMaryMagick13]

4:35 Stopping to say you look and sound so clear, gorgeous and SUCCESSFUL! Very supportive vibes flowing to you from California. Getting the last stuff out from the ex during the summer is brilliant. Alexis hunny this is us watching you fly!ing high 👏 👏 👏ok back to the vlog (proud of you!!)

[@soupafleye]

girl i 100% get your points on this. get that refresh

[@heavenlymorsels]

I liked the idea of the platform bed for space and storage - though you should have access to the dressers from the right side and end of the bed - so you could have the headboard on the wall it is now - though agree it should be lower profile dressers they would have worked better and then it would not have blocked your window and been to high - also you could have had a smaller side table beside the window. Am loving all the light! Bennet will adjust as cats don’t like change. Either way I am really glad you laid the last of xxxx to rest. The point is also for you to love your space ❤ and ofc girls can do anything and as Natalee from designed to the nines channel says “you are more powerful than you know” ❤🎉😊

[@jodielou]

Yes! I’ve wanted the bed like this since you moved in. 1000 times better

[@GabriellePanetti]

Love that dark golden brownish blanket on your bed! Instead of so many wide dressers, maybe go for a taller dresser so it takes up less floor space but you still maintain storage? Also maybe get rid of the reading chair and buy some containers that can fit under the bed so you can have hidden storage and more open floor space

[@jordanmack5351]

I loved the practicality of the other bed but hated the look. Your room feels so much more functional now and feels like you have so much more light and space!

[@LSChestersMom]

Having lived in a 220 square feet studio apartment in NYC, was a HUGE fan of the big ole bed.... BUT I love this! Well done :) Bennett is the star. I am a super minimalist so I find less stuff saved me when I had a studio and I loved it .

[@user-ui1zv8bd4y]

I always say its your sense of peace and sanctuary that is most important. I am 56 and my whole life I enjoy changing up my spaces. It keeps my mind working and allows me to be creative. Luckily my husband goes with the flow. The only spaces he says anything about is his office. And I do not go in there anyway. He even cleans it himself. Stay blessed and happy. You are a creative I can tell its hard for those who are not to get that need to change surroundings.

[@alirae7148]

Absolutely hated that bed, happy to see it gone!

[@teresaleatherwood1565]

One of the things I love to do is rearrange my furniture and as a military wife I have had to work with all kinds of spaces. You did a beautiful job and this is not a “but” but remember to use your vertical space. Thinking outside the box, in your next refresh try stacking the unit with the cubbies on top of your long dresser, preferably with them along the wall. Place some nonskid padding between the two furniture pieces, I have used the nonskid rug pads before, this will keep them from moving and scratching each other. You gain floor space and get major height dimensions from this setup. Can’t wait till the next time

[@charoraimondogarcia]

Yesss, it will bring a lot of dimension

[@Ann-cx3dd]

Great ideas!

[@hokusai41]

The space looks far more useable and much bigger without the giant bed. I've found in my tiny one bedroom that having a single curtain panel over the kitchen entry ups the cozy factor a ton, and for you I think it might even make your filming angles better. And, you could try the stool beside the couch as a side table/plant stand maybe? Thanks for the inspiration!

[@meer6581]

Thank god! I hated that bed and the table too.

[@denverdubois5835]

Tetris is a great metaphor LOL. I think many of us LOVE looking at the spaces of others and playing with the pieces in our minds. It's relaxing and much easier than wrangling our own spaces, because we have attachments, you know? I adore what you did! Such a better arrangement, and yes, I didn't want to say it but I hated the bed too--sayonara! And that table. Yep lol. Thank you! I know you didn't do it for us but YAY! I'm happy you love it too, that's the important part! Now here is the game. NOT advice, not an opinion, not telling you what to do, just a fun fantasy game for all us commenters: "rearrange someone else's space in your mind, for kicks!" Here is Alexis's pad, my version: 1. Coffee cart would go back in kitchen. If it wasn't shallow enough for the corner I'd get a tall shelf that fit. I'd redistribute stuff currently in corner. I'd probably add mounted shelves, fairly high up, over Bennett's food station and I'd buy a folding step stool to keep there, or nearby. I'd put a spice shelf on the end wall of the kitchen, too. I'd get rid of the barstools. 2. Beautiful full length mirror would go where the coffee cart was, so that when you're trying on clothes you can easily check out the look. Bonus: last minute outfit check as you run out the door! On the side of the closet I'd mount two or three hooks--for current fave jacket, tote bag(s), umbrella etc. 3. Comfy chair would replace cat tree, both to form a conversational group with couch, and also useful for staging clothes to try on so they don't get dropped on the floor. I'd put a floor lamp behind it to make it double up as a reading nook. 4. Cubby unit would go by desk under left front window. I think it has desk/work stuff in it anyway right? Then piano in current spot. Cool b/w framed photos/art would go on the wall above it (or maybe on the wall in the bathroom.) Cat tree might squeeze in that sequence somewhere, or it might fit by the right window (so Bennett can see/hear more activity--cats love windows after all.) Or it could go on the hearth, since he's the heart of the home. 🙂 5. Couch and coffee table stay in the standard position. 6. Bed, as you first had it, facing the fireplace, in front of the right window but leaving some room, not flush against the front wall. Smaller dresser there in the corner, facing the fireplace, becomes a nice nightstand. Maybe a cute little bedside lamp? A plant and a cat bed on the windowsill? 7. Large dresser just to the right of the door as you come in. Keep a dish there for keys and a spot for your purse so you'll never misplace them! The tall bookshelf could go between that and your bed. I might hang a soft gauzy canopy from the ceiling and drape the fabric down the sides of the bed to create a more private, romantic feel for your sleeping space. Putting a rug under/around the bed would help define and separate that space as well. I've had a horrible day and your whole vlog cheered me up immeasurably. I'm so glad you totally took back control of your space, Alexis! I hope you were amused by my imaginings. My mind feels much clearer, lol.

[@annaspeaks373]

Last lime when I watched your videos it was spring I guess and I missed 😊

[@D8271]

hi, feng shui is not improved, but it all depends on how you feel. new here but i had an idea emmediately which you did not entertain, so here it goes: put pretty new bed in the opposit corner by the fireplace so it is in a command position really. create dining\ working corner with round table in the opposit corner by the window. sofa can than get in the middle with working table or a dresse behind it, see how it feels...use vertical space mote, hang some plants if you like. hope this helps, bbye

[@venusbucci4829]

The bed concept was a great idea for space saver, but it does take up a lot of room, taking it apart is a good idea, for storage you could do what I do.I went to target and got the white storage boxes with drawers and I store things in them, they fit under my bed and hold a lot! Just an idea! Looks great now!

[@megandurkee4940]

It came out wonderfully. Congratulations on doing this all yourself. Good job and you did it.

[@carolcanny4778]

Hello Alexis, I think more NY apartments should have MURPHY BEDS in them they aren’t even that expensive really !!! Have you ever thought of purchasing one ? I too agree with you about getting rid of your bed since it holds a memory attached to an ex. It’s over so it’s helpful and oh so healthy to move on especially in the bed department 🙃 You are an clever quick witted, fun amazing gal, who is very independent so admirable. Love your channel ! Keep doing what brings you joy, Take Care Sweetie 🌻🦋 PS it looks marvelous ! Good Job ! Change is good !

[@addy1071]

Seeing this while in the middle of my most painful apartment move ever is giving me life. This really is the best (worst bc of weather, lmao) time time to refresh everything! It's like back-to-school season for us as adults too Edit: I also realized I never used my dining table, I always ate at my desk or coffee table anyway and just used the dining table to collect crap. After downsizing I literally don't even miss it! It also sucks to dismantle home projects after only a few months, but sometimes things just don't work out and you won't know until you try. Props to you for not staying with it just because of the time and money you invested in it!

[@christinelilly1340]

Do you absolutely NEED the wooden shelf with the books on it?? Otherwise I really like what you’ve done with the space. Also, what about an area rug under the couch?!!! That would cozy it up even more ❤

[@mommysaver71]

I was indifferent to how your bed was before but I do believe taking it apart and starting over was a very healthy thing to do. One last thing to leave in past and move forward kinda thing. You should be very proud of yourself for doing it yourself. Everything looks great!

[@nina15625]

I was watching when you made the bed situation with your ex that’s when I subscribed 😂😅good for you! Making changes ❤😊🙏🏼Fresh start!

[@Tazzo2212]

So glad you got rid of that huge bed!! lol. your place seems so much brighter now. Love the bed facing the TV then you can watch TV in bed if you like 😊

[@vickiwinstead258]

You can put a plant on the barstool!! Love what you have done with your apartment!! ❤️

[@carolynnicole]

I loved the bed, but I know looking at something & living with something are two totally different things. Once I heard your con list I was with you, 100%. Great job revamping your place.

[@ktann]

So much better now!

[@yoli8964]

So happy! I was Not team bed! Let the light in from the covered window! Yay! 🙂

[@peggys1439]

You should be proud of yourself! Yay!

[@charlgeorgia6029]

I’m happy the bed is going

[@ebonylewis1680]

I like the new bed. More light is coming in. Your friends are great.

[@BethMJones]

Our daughter Heather used to suddenly rearrange her bedroom when she was still at home & it’d freak me out because I wasn’t used to it, lol. She still does this occasionally in her own home now. (And she recently moved & is still unpacking and decorating.) It does help you to get a fresh start. Organizing & Decluttering has the same feeling. I liked your high bed but wondered how you even got in it! Your apartment looks bigger & more organized now. Breathing room. Your cat will adjust. 😊 You have great friends. Welcome to your new era!

[@kelseymoore4139]

I really like the arrangement now!! It's so cute and cozy!!!!!

[@DGM403]

I would switch the mirror and cat tower. With the cat tower at the window, Bennett gets his high place to look out the window back.

[@sueleeg3215]

I loved the idea of the storage bed but didn't like it in front of the window. I felt bad for you as it seemed like a pain to make. I like the room like this. Good job.

[@julianemorey1372]

It looks so much better and brighter 😊

[@SCamacho64]

I like the new layout...🖤💯 I am the same way, I get tired of my layout/decors and switch them out like every 6-8 months.🙃 I love that you put the small dresser under the right window...I kept saying 'put the small dresser under the window on the right'..... LOL😊😂

[@Cherurei1109]

Omg! I wish you had put the frame on its side, that might have made things easier. So happy you made this change though!

[@patriciajean2665]

Good job! You did it and it looks fabulous! I am sorry, I missed the break up. Hope you are better than ever!

[@klouisedraws]

Watched again because I love you that much. The left side of the space looks super cozy ❤

[@Puromuro]

Love that you decided to do this!! Can’t wait to see the final result. 😊

[@lenorebaker8158]

All I can say is YOU GO GIRL! I love this Alexis Era. You're strong, capable and a huge inspiration! Thumbs UP!

[@pricilla2076]

"I don't know what I'm doing. Just let me live"....I NEED this on a t-shirt!!!

[@silvanabreur]

What a great apartment change. Love it! More natural light. Well done Alexis! 👍

[@suzydolan6723]

I love your energy…I also love moving my furniture around .I just discovered you and I actually liked your tall bed. What I see…is a lot of wall space you could use. If you can’t go out in the room … go up…meaning “Bookcases” . I see a book case built around your front door on both sides and over the door. Only 8 inches deep…could be Ikea ones fasted together. This would allow for your stuff to have a home. I’d use as much wall space that would be pleasing to the eye as possible. maybe even tall bookcases on either side of your new bed. Go vertical! Keep up your good work. 👍🏻

[@MsSassyMT]

I love when you redo your space. It looks good this way.

[@Seolhwaneul]

FINALLY!!! I love this arrangement SO much better. That tall bed and desk was the bane of my existence for you LOL jk

[@jessssalemme]

I love a good rearrange ✨ looks so good! Inspiring me to do my own house 😅

[@cait4698]

Looks awesome!! Maybe a room divider would help with feeling close to the door?

[@madeleinesvensson-m3y]

I was team bed of storage but a reorganizing video is my jam!

[@sh-fe2zn]

Team Alexis Moving Onward and Upward !!

[@lynnhurst7365]

Oh Alexis I loved the high bed, but I really love what you've done now. Your studio apartment looks bigger and well organized. Take care and have a wonderful weekend. Sending love and hugs from Rhode Island 😊

[@rebeccacartier153]

I would totally center the headboard against the wall.. then you could push the sofa back and have a little division between your sleeping are and living area.. you could move the dressers down closer to the door since that table is gone.

[@parkerrose3590]

I've been so depressed today, but your video made me smile!!

[@Kali58505]

I keep thinking, that I would create an entrance area by putting up a simple wall between the long side of the bed and the door. Just wide enough so you can move around in your entrance comfortably without seeing the bed right away as soon as you enter the room. It could be made of simple wood panels alternating with spaces in between. You could attach those panels to the back side of the ikea drawer units… you could also put up linen curtains on the right and left side of your „bedroom“ and create even more separation and structure. I LOVE challenges like that ❤

[@janshaw4636]

love the new bed and change can be so good, x

[@berryoatmilkmatchalatte]

i love this because i do the exact same thing every few months!!

[@hannahroberts8421]

If I had that space, I'd put the bed back to the original location but flip it round so your headboard has the door behind it. Then move both your drawers to sit in front of the headboard and the side wall. This way when you come home, there's a little entrance way with your chests seperating out the space, and you get to wake up and look directly out of the window. Each to their own, it's a fab space!!!

[@eyeofiris1]

Loved this video! It’s cool how rearranging one’s space gives you new energy. I really like the new bed. If I had one not-asked-for suggestion it would be to lower the photos and the TV. I would break my neck watching it at that height. And I also agree with the comment on switching the mirror and the cat thing so he can look out the window. Anyways you did a great job rearranging your space.

[@ms.carmeng7995]

Love the new look. Look more roomy. Hi Bennett.

[@madelinehyde2907]

I move into a small NYC studio apartment in 2 weeks and your vid helped me so much on deciding how I am going to arrange my room!!

[@_bebeboudeur_]

i love symetry so i love this make-over !

[@suelyons531]

I love it. Great job!!!! 🐈‍⬛ Bennett clearly had the best time helping. 😅

[@huntingh1]

Love it! You could always put one of the dressers in the closet if able too

[@judymcfadden3577]

Sorry, not big fan of the big bed, lol. I thought it stood out too much. I am glad you are starting over with a regular bed. Totally love the fresh start, great job. You are given me some motivation to make some changes to my place.

[@offtheJinx]

the layout is def so much better now! esp now that you have access to your window. also re arranging apts or houses is an ongoing battle. ive been in my apt for 5 or so years, and ive re-arranged maybe 12 times, im still doing it.

[@danigo7126]

I am on team get rid of the high bed

[@warmbreeze43]

Proud of you. Looks amazing. Good job

[@lucillerissler4905]

I like the setup and when you are living in a small space you really need to have things that you really need and can be dual functioning. I think a few plants would make the place look cozy, maybe one hanging in front of the windows and maybe one in a pot such as the Snake plant which also purifies the air in the room and is easy to care for. You just want ones that cats do not go after or ones that are not harmful to them in case they do tend to nibble. An aloe plant is also good for the environment. The apartment looks more open and the fact that you can sit in bed and watch T.V. is a nice feature. See you in your next vlog.

[@ksk881]

I hate to be negative Nellie, but Snake and Aloe plants are poisonous to cats. I just started getting interested in live plants, and I went to a florist. We decided on Money trees, Prayer plants and Rubber plants. All are pretty, easy to care for, and safe foe cats. There are some good sites on the web that will give you a list of the best non-toxic plants.

[@julievideau]

9:22 I watched that part 3 times, I'm dying laughing. Barbie vibes ✨

[@noradedios7639]

Good job! Looks nice and a lil more functional!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Morning Alexis happy Saturday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you and I enjoy your channel

[@JenniferAltman]

This setup is so good! I just rearranged my small apartment in chicago and it feels like a new place, we love change 😅💞 woohoo!

[@elllaa_a]

I love the bed, it made the room simpler and less cluttered. I like the floor exposed without carpets. You should put the chair next to the window (the window is very beautiful and Ikea drawers make it less attractive haha) and the Ikea drawers next to the cupboard (Closet corner) and cat stuff behind the door.

[@gladysarnau2839]

Your studio looks great

[@rebeccacartier153]

Idk if I have ever told you.. but I have a rescued ferrel cat from Brooklyn, and every time Bennett is in your vlogs, my cat watches so intently like he recognises a friend.

[@barbarawatters4279]

That table going was a GREAT decision! 😊

[@richardottley4611]

let the adventure BEGIN.. excited for this vlog episode.. 😁😅 hello hello everyone hope you all had an awesome week.. the weekend is here, so have some fun😅

[@eerinoneil]

this looks great!! love the furniture switch up

[@DanielleJ27]

Hi, really love your new set up, looks very cosy. Bennett was so helpful with the reorganisation 😻😉

[@julieden1820]

So glad the bed is going x