DESIGN DRAMA | Virtually Making Over More Viewers' Spaces

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This week we’re continuing our design drama series by virtually making over 3 lovely viewer’s spaces. They’re bold, they’re maximal, and they’re on a budget.
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[@Catelaaa]

Oh! MY! GOD! it’s me, Hi, i’m Catelaaa that’s my bathroom! THAT F-ING WALLPAPER WHAT? I have never felt so SEEN in a design suggestion! girl i might do it all in that wallpaper i am obsessed! THE LITTLE BATS HAVE LITTLE MOONS ON THEM! Seriously so glad i found your channel! love it ALLL! ❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉 🐈

[@mimiwilliams7281]

OMG… CONGRATS Catelaaa 🎉 Katy & Baguette are thee BOMB 💣 right! The design for your bathroom is pure FIRE 🔥 That wallpaper 🤌🏾So fun & amazing. Congrats again 🎊 #BaguetteAuntieCrew 🧡 🐈🧡

[@LaughCryDIY]

So glad we found each other 🦇🌸🦇🌸 Bat queens unite. I would die if you could paper the whole place. Please keep us posted!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Someday I’m gonna put Baguette on a wallpaper too!

[@Catelaaa]

@@LaughCryDIY 11/10 would buy that merch hahah

[@mimiwilliams7281]

@@LaughCryDIY Yaaaaauuusss 🧡 🐈🧡 In the mean & in between, I’ll take a sunny orange sweatshirt. No pressure tho! 🤣😍

[@michaelbeck4236]

Okay, but really, though... that wallpaper was 🤯🦇❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

Dark witch queen glamour spell realness.

[@michaelbeck4236]

@LaughCryDIY I didn't notice the bats at first, but when you pointed them out I gasped loudly in a "dark witch excited gay" kind of way. Such a cool find!

[@meercatt]

The fireplace idea is brilliant!! ❤😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

I am pretty proud of that one 🙂

[@alicebabler9996]

Such a fun video! I'm sure all 3 "winners" are thrilled with your ideas for their spaces. That wallpaper...wow! You always find the funkiest, most arresting wallpaper! I just love it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I still don’t know how I found it, but it wanted to be found for all of us 😂

[@carolinecarter5588]

I want my house to be the same vibes as the bathroom. Apothecary, witchy, moody but splash of pink pastels. Love the wallpaper 🩷🦇

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yessssssss. I know there’s a term for it (witchcore? Apothecary chic?). I want to do a space like that so bad.

[@letsgetreal3076]

The shelf/mantle will really make that faux fireplace work. Great ideas. The trauma of not being able to hang anything on the walls I don't like to think about. Damn landlords and historic buildings, and praise the 3M command strip. I have spent a fortune on them, I wish I'd invented them ...

[@LaughCryDIY]

Same! I am truly so grateful to live in a place with regular old drywall. I still have a huge stash of command strips at all times for other projects. But having to live without hanging is a true struggle.

[@rachaelnugent]

You're the best Saturday morning breakfast companion.

[@LaughCryDIY]

😭 Truly honored. What are we eating????

[@Lullalies]

Totally.

[@marycorreia4359]

All these ideas are so good! I especially love the bathroom. I want to cover my body in that wallpaper. In all unseriousness, you are so talented. I hope these viewers implement your suggestions!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I want this wallpaper at my wedding and my funeral. I love that you love it. The girls that get it, GET IT.

[@olbird7647]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 THAT wallpaper!! Excellent makeover suggestions missus! My brain immediately thought fireplace and I swear it clapped when you said it. Great selection Lady Baguette 🐈🌟 I like to think you actually pointed with your paw from your furry judging shelf.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Exactly! She did just that. And since she has a faux fireplace she loves, she wanted more people to have one too. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kimeejae]

Your talent transcends time and space! Another successful virtual makeover. The tiled fireplace is epic🔥 The wallpaper in the bathroom is a must have. Great job per usual🥰

[@LaughCryDIY]

😘 Since Baguette and I have a faux fireplace, I think I’m gonna find a way to make everyone have one. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

[@kimeejae]

@@LaughCryDIY Love it! Thx for the links. I have a power room I need to finish and that wallpaper would look nice.

[@kcboston9]

We desperately need the AFTER photos of these Gorgeous visions!!!!! You never cease to amaze me Katy :) beautiful concepts !

[@LaughCryDIY]

Here’s hoping we get them 🙏🙏🙏

[@KarMa-ws3ll]

Oh, starched fabric panel mosaic is such a great idea! It's also less then a struggle then the giant panel I starched on my wall buy bringing more interest. Also a great idea as a faux bed head. We have these weird woodchipped structured wallpapers in 99.9 % of rentals in Germany ("Rauhfaser") which is my personal nemesis. In my case even on the Ceiling. 😬But you can even remove the liquid starch panels safely from these (and from ugly faux wood dorm room furniture btw) so that's such a great option!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh no! I think we have the same-we call them popcorn ceilings. To have it on the wall would drive me crazy! I’m so glad the liquid starch hack worked for that, though.

[@duikmans]

@@LaughCryDIY It's not as outspoken as a popcorn ceiling, but it's still ugly, though.

[@deannawoodbury2631]

They're all great ideas but I especially loved the fireplace one, brilliant!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! I knew that one was kinda wild, but I’m glad people dig it.

[@shamikab1385]

Great ideas. The bathroom was definitely my favorite! A pink & white checkerboard floor!?! 😍😍😍 I hope they show us if they they took your suggestions. New series, maybe?

[@talascam]

Would love to see what these ladies finally do with their spaces!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Totally. I know my ideas aren’t for everyone, but will definitely share if they run for them.

[@michaelbeck4236]

No prob-llama, it's another episode of design drama, mama! ❤️ yay!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Go off, first comment king!

[@michaelbeck4236]

@LaughCryDIY heavy is the head that wears the content comment crown, but someone has to do it ya know? 🤷‍♂️

[@MsReveur]

That bat wallpaper though! 😍😍😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’m still recovering 🦇🌸

[@TheImanuelita]

My oh my!! GORGEOUS bat wallpaper!! But my favorite would be the fabric wallpaper. To put a mix and match top to bottom collage fabric wallpaper in that small nook would be soooo fun! I think it would be creative induce moments working at that desk :)

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right?! Honestly making me want to do that in some space for fun. Especially with a bunch of different patterns in the same color palette. Too fun.

[@TeresaSlivinski]

I want that bat wallpaper! 😮

[@LaughCryDIY]

I want you to have it 😭 I am truly hoping at least one subscriber buys it and sends me pics.

[@Lullalies]

The bat wallpaper is perfect for Halloween lovers who can't have HW decor all year.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Exactly!!! Full-time witches

[@valeriecarr6754]

Every room you designed was wow!!! What fantastic transformations! Wish I had your gift for figuring out design. Bravo!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Trust it’s a lot of trial and error. But thank you. I just want to ruin every space with pattern and color. 😂

[@opalmoon2256]

All 3 are pretty, but the 3rd one with that floral n bats wallpaper is 🤯 luv it!!🦇🌷🩷🖤💗

[@LaughCryDIY]

Isn’t it incredible?!

[@enjameyer487]

That wallpaper for the bathroom, I will cover my entire house with that!!!!!!!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

We all need it! It should be the law.

[@daneeinglis1894]

That deco bat paper! OMG!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right? It’s incredible.

[@Julierue]

Inspired 💯And, Katy! I’m so inspired by your plush dining chairs, that my husband and I are getting some for our dining nook! Yay!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Yes! More plush luxury in life. Send me pics of you want!

[@meaquindinho541]

Wow Katy! Stop making me like you more. That faux fireplace is inspired AND inspiring . The floating mantle shelf, the floor tiling. You know what you did. The sewing nook would totally slay with floor to ceiling fabric another great idea! And the bathroom transformation - you can't seem to pick anything less than spectacular in wallpaper. Deco, floral and bats. There are no words ( yet I'm still typing).⭐⭐❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Thank you, thank you. I mean, I think that wallpaper found ME because we all needed to see it. 🦇🌸

[@crystalkirkland781]

You killed it on all 3 but that wallpaper next level! ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

I mean, I think it changed ALL of our lives.

[@yiannay]

That bathroom 😍😍😍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Let’s all make a pact to redo our homes in that wallpaper 🦇🌸

[@CAM-fq8lv]

Finally you are back in my feed. Love this.

[@LaughCryDIY]

The algorithm can’t keep us apart. But I’ve still been around, so feel free to catch up ❤️❤️❤️

[@mimiwilliams7281]

Subscribe & hit the bell 🔔 friend 🤗

[@MatthewD_1972]

Super fun episode! Love the bathroom tips. That paper is next level. Your point about painting the ceiling 20% lighter is a valuable tip. I have a drop-in ceiling that I loath. There are some great options to replace the acoustical tile that is so offending. I tried a few options but they ended up feeling claustrophobic. It's an important thing to consider and a lesson I learned! Also, "low key spooky ho" described me in a new way lol 🤣😁

[@LaughCryDIY]

😂 love my LKSH (low key spooky hoes). Haha. I’m gonna keep an eye out for any alt ceiling options. So tough, especially when they make things feel cramped. I still have faith there can be a solution.

[@user-uz7jl6qi2m]

That wallpaper though drove me 🦇 insane in the best way!! Love your channel and your style is bomb! Thanks for the inspo!! 🎉❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Isn’t it amazing??? Thank you for watching and hanging.

[@starveartist]

In the first sewing nook, on one of the walls to the left or right outside the nook, I would create a tall narrow box possibly made of wood to fit bolts of fabric all vertically . They then almost become like art...kind of like a giant flower vase, but with wood and fabric

[@LaughCryDIY]

Love that idea!

[@anutillman]

I love the fireplace idea! 🤩

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you. I was proud of that one. Super fun to make anything a focal point: fireplace, tv, etc.

[@jessiestenerson]

I loved your bathroom design suggestions! 🦇

[@LaughCryDIY]

For all my bat queens out there 🦇👑🦇👑

[@BruceNotAmused]

That wallpaper is amazing ❤❤❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right?! I am still recovering.

[@hnek]

1:18 That’s why plaster and lathe have the painting rails along the top of the walls to hang stuff from! At least it’s supposed to.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yep, love that feature

[@hnek]

@@LaughCryDIY I have since watched more of your videos, one in which you mention them, of course! I was just excited to share, since it blew my mind that NOBODY told me earlier!

[@rosehill1595]

That bat/moon/flower wallpaper is da bomb! Thanks for all your cool ideas, finds and most of all enthusiastic inspiration! Love those gold shell cabinet pulls - I'm in the middle of refreshing my bathroom and those shell handles will look awesome alongside my old wavy drawer pulls, soon to be spray-painted gold. I think I may try sticky tiles in a Moroccan style for the floor. If only I could think of a good way to combine a tropical jungle look wallpaper on the only open wall (half tiled) with the coolest Mermaid shower curtain ever (sort of classic Indian stone statue). It is the piece de resistance and I just had to order it, the second I saw it. Maybe I could do something with the ceiling to help bring both the jungle and the mermaid together? Still debating on the wallpaper:).

[@LaughCryDIY]

I personally consider any botanical print to be a neutral that can go with anything. But that’s just my two cents. Haha.

[@heathersmith8549]

Great redesigns. I’d love to see more of these. And I love a painted ceiling. Our bedroom ceiling is eggplant and it’s like sleeping under the night sky.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh, that sounds lovely! I have been very into dark ceilings lately!

[@nebabraitis9825]

These are all so great, especially the last! Thank you for sharing with everyone!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! I hope we can all have bat wallpaper in our homes someday.

[@stephhascall2893]

Oh wee! That wallpaper! 😍 I need to figure out a place to use it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Please do, and if so, send me pics 🙏🦇🌸

[@stephhascall2893]

@@LaughCryDIY You got it!

[@justRoRo]

The speed at which I clicked the link for that hidden bat wallpaper, girrrllllll that's SUCH a good find! It's really hard to find "low key" macabre stuff (my vibe)

[@LaughCryDIY]

Isn’t it amazing? Really hoping I can use it one day.

[@duikmans]

I just finished the restroom: tiles behind the hanging toilet (resembling small slabs of stone) and walls painted in a dark greenish blue... or blueish green (opinions may vary). Didn't dare to paint the ceiling and trim in the same color, though. OTOH, the white ceiling does allow for some nice patterns when the light is on (the Grindfallet from Ikea). Now I only have to find a room where I can use that wallpaper...

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooh, that all sounds so pretty! There’s nothing I want more than that wallpaper in every home in the world. Let’s go 🦇🌸🦇🌸

[@duikmans]

@@LaughCryDIY The world's gonna need a lot of money then... seen the price per feet.

[@leslieschmitt7749]

Excellent ideas!! ❤

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you, thank you

[@annamaxflair]

awesome video, hope you won't mind me adding a suggestion for the person who is creating the tiny sewing space, get castors on the real wood top desk you choose, drill holes at the back of the desk top, now you know why I'm suggesting wood lol. make yourself a bolt holder you can slide all those bolts into (use heavy zip ties to attach to the desk) out of fabric you know you can handle seeing when in other spaces of the area. textiles will be tucked away from both sunlight and daily sight, but easy to see and access by just rolling the desk out.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Great tip! I’ll make sure she gets it.

[@annamaxflair]

@@LaughCryDIY us sewing/crafts people are crazy, got a small space myself. stowing all the crap away but not actually hiding it from yourself is a challenge

[@michellestratford9753]

I'm joining the thundering herd and ordering that wallpaper!! Stunning!!! ❤️💖

[@LaughCryDIY]

Please, please send pics!!!!

[@mimiwilliams7281]

🎉🎉🎉. So Brilliant 🧠 all of the inspirations came out fantabulous! The sewing station so simple & neat.. using the vertical space. The center piece fireplace … BOMB THEE WALLPAPER…. Hot damn! BOTH of them ❤️‍🔥🔥 ❤ #BaguetteAuntieCrew 🧡🐈🧡

[@LaughCryDIY]

🦇🌸 I wanna design a whole witchy themed room with that wallpaper. Fingers crossed I find the right space one day.

[@KarenRandall54]

You are AMAZING!!! (And that WALLPAPER!!!❤)

[@LaughCryDIY]

I gotta give the wallpaper the credit. It’s everything!

[@JessicaSmithPhD]

Oh I hope you do this again! Such a fun idea and so inspiring.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I do ‘em every few months! Here’s the one before that…kzbin.info/www/bejne/d5u4f3ynZdeXrac

[@ericaeschenbacher4921]

Thank you again for great content. This scratches that itch for inspired design! Interested to see if anyone follows through, especially that bathroom wallpaper!😻

[@LaughCryDIY]

I hope they do!!!

[@KayOkay2412]

Thank you so much for introducing me to that bat wallpaper. I'm now planning on doing my dining room in it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Seriously, PLEASE send me a pic when you do. 🙏 I have been dying to see someone use it!!!! [e-mail]

[@daniarodriguez6189]

I too love spooky since I was a little girl and my favorite Holiday Halloween and it turns out my last # 4 baby was born in 10/31/81 I love everything you do, That wall paper Insane.Hope to see many more of you and Baguette soon, Sending a Huge Hello from Davenport Fla one of your Biggest Fan

[@LaughCryDIY]

My dream would be to have a little pumpkin baby! I think it’s such a magical birthdate. I hope to do more Tropigoth or dark deco in our future. 🦇🦇🦇

[@hnek]

Holy shit the bats are so ridiculously cool I want that wallpaper so bad!!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s the coolest!

[@saharshams2497]

Oh my *#&μГ~ god!! I loved all three of your prescrptions design Dr. Katy!! And as always love to our sweet baby angel Baguette!! 😃😁🐈🦇

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw yay. The bat paper has changed my life to my core. 🦇🌸🦇🌸

[@thegreenquill1052]

Nice work, especially the bathroom--omg, the wallpaper! If I use a tapestry with the starch trick, as wallpaper, will it ruin the tapestry? Does it rip when you take it off the wall, or can you just wash it? I know tapestries are cheap, but I love this one and don't want it to die.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Good question. So in my experience I’ve done it with cotton or poly blend material, which is fine if you wash it out. Basically, if you would be fine using liquid starch on the fabric to iron it (as is its original laundry purpose), it should be fine. I would double check manufacturer directions on the starch to ensure. It doesn’t rip (in my experience), but I would suggest taking a large damp sponge to dampen it when you remove it to be extra safe.

[@modgirl3292]

What if you’re design drama is your hubby??? Seriously, love the fake fireplace idea, wondering if that would work around my tv???

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahaha. I know mixing personal tastes can be a challenge. And yes! I love that idea. Anything to make it a fun focal point.

[@SuperSimpleRealEstate]

THIS LADY IS THE QUEEEEEEEEEEEEN

[@LaughCryDIY]

🦇👑🦇

[@anitamabel2249]

Hi just recently discovered your channel and now I'm binge watching all your videos. About to move into a rental home that has not so cute wood paneling all through out the house 🥴. What do you suggest I use to freshen up the place and bring it back to modern day. I was in to glam but I'm starting to like maximalist Hollywood deco vibes.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh, that’s a tricky one. For the walls specifically, I think you’ll need to lean into some maximalist moments. For example… -A grand gallery wall with frames. -I’m also a big fan of framing large swaths of wallpaper (think via poster frames) and “wallpapering” a wall that way. -with command strips, you could ‘mirror’ and entire wall. Ikea has 12x12 mirror tiles that work great for this. But really I think it’s about the other color and textures in the space: velvet, mirror, fringe, lacquer. Some bold colors there will keep focus on furniture and other decor vs. the walls.

[@anitamabel2249]

Oh my goodness thanks so much for the brilliant ideas. I will take pictures when I do it.

[@idkwuzgoinon]

Let me just go ahead and add my submission 🤣🥰

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️

[@janedoe932]

I don't know how you get command strips to work, it has never held up for anything I've done: lights frames etc . The only thing that sort of works for me is the Velcro strip.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, sorry to hear that. I’ve heard it can really depend on the type of paint on the wall, maybe? I’ve never used the Velcro strip but good to know it’s a solid backup.

[@jenniferkannapel9450]

new viewer. nice video. What is the wallpaper *behind you in this video* (NOT the art deco you reference)? ty

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hi! It’s this tropical wall mural from Amazon, which I absolutely adore. (I actually used two!) I have it in my Amazon store: www.amazon.com/dp/B0BCWQVR7R?linkCode=ssc&tag=onamzfrenclau-20&creativeASIN=B0BCWQVR7R&asc_item-id=amzn1.ideas.3SR61Q5V0SH4M&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ons_m_asin Here’s the episode where I put it up. I did some clever hacks to combine the two murals. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qmqcd4irl8uhpZosi=qYm1KNKNC5OjUqTY

[@jenniferkannapel9450]

@@LaughCryDIY ty so much!!! Might be too big for my power room but will try to figure that out.

[@kimberlybenedict]

THIS VIDEO WAS BAT 🦇 S**T CRAZZZZY PHENOMENAL! AMAZING SOLUTIONS! 🦇 YOU ARE A BATTY 🦇 GENIUS! 🦇

[@LaughCryDIY]

Hahahahaha. That’s bat-tastic.

[@kimberlybenedict]

@@LaughCryDIY BAT - U - TI - FUL!!!! 🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇🦇

[@widowswatch6610]

The bathroom wallpaper she will probably love but wouldn’t all that print and dark green make the bathroom feel even smaller? And doesn’t she rent??? Those stick on floor squares are very hard to get off and the wallpaper. Other than that it is pretty.

[@Catelaaa]

As a low key spooky ho i asked for something dark and moody and this hits that note perfectly! Though i get it’s not for everyone but my living room/ kitchen are like bright pastel tropical pink and blue explosion of colour so i wanted a darker space to contrast. obsessed!

[@LaughCryDIY]

In a small space, sometimes you just gotta lean into it. But with bold, larger patterns in a small space it can make things feel bigger than you light think. Fortunately, the tiles are actually these thin tile stickers that go over existing tile (as opposed to those thicker vinyl ones). I have them in my bathroom and they’re great but low damage. The wallpaper is a high-quality peel and stick too (which is the only kind that’ll work in a bathroom), so should remove just fine. ❤️

[@spookycat8652]

Idea I would LOVE to see you do--- Anthropology (sp?) Has these $60 curtain tie backs that looks like snakes. Girl, I know you could hack that for under $10. Show us your magic!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

I’ve seen those! TBH, I don’t know why those in particular give me the creepy crawlies even though I see why they’re cool. I’ve seen other things like snake sconces or candle holders, which are super cool and goth, but those tie-backs just freak me out. Haha. (I also know Baguette will attack them-lol.) But if I were to do it, I would do air dry clay, gold spray paint, and e6000 them onto some plain tie-backs.