DIY SMALL LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER

I am SO excited to share the first complete space in our open concept living area - our DIY SMALL LIVING ROOM MAKEOVER! I started this project 10 months ago, and it’s finally DONE! I am so proud of all of the work that has gone into this space over the past 10 months, and I am so excited to share it all with you!
This project is sponsored by Castelry!
»»» M A T E R I A L S
» F U R N I T U R E
Click here for the link to the Madison Leather Chaise Sectional Sofa - www.castlery.com/us/products/...
» E Q U I P M E N T
Here's a link to all of my filming, recording, and editing equipment: diyhuntress.com/my-camera-stuff/
»»» T H A N K S
HUGE thanks to my girl ‪@DIYDanie‬ for helping to make this space come to life! You can subscribe to her channel here: / diydanie
»»» A P P A R E L
Purchase your apparel here: teespring.com/stores/diyhuntress
»»» V I D E O S
DIY Fireplace Entertainment Wall: • DIY FIREPLACE WALL WIT...
DIY Geometric Accent Wall: • DIY MODERN ACCENT WALL...
DIY Small Entryway Makeover: • DIY SMALL ENTRYWAY MAK...
DIY Kitchen Demo Video: • DEMO'ING MY KITCHEN + ...
DIY Radiator Cover (Shorts): • EASY + MODERN RADIATOR...
»»»» C H A P T E R S
00:00-01:19: Intro & Before
01:20-03:14: Small Entryway Makeover
03:15-06:44: Restoring The Original Wood Floors
06:45-07:48: Building A DIY Fireplace Wall
07:49-09:35: Adding Shoe Storage
09:36-12:12: Furniture Delivery Day
12:13-13:44: DIY Radiator Cover Upgrade
13:45-18:26: Adding Decor & Dying My Curtains
18:27-24:13:The Reveal & Hangout Sesh!
»»»» S O C I A L
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[@DIYDanie]

the makeover journey of this entire floor has been MIND BOGGLING. 🤯 SO INSANE. You CRUSHED IT! 🔥🔥🔥

[@mapleleaf0]

I think the bamboo blinds were a great call. Even if the windows were new, I'm not sure there'd be anything wrong with that layering. The room looks beautiful and warm!

[@angelamallard9378]

I love the blinds thank you for sharing I may do this in my tiny home.

[@beverlyizzard766]

You go girl fantastic marvelous beautiful I like your style I really enjoy watching you.

[@carmencampana3329]

Enjoying the process is important. Don’t hold out for perfection to be happy. Just know you will get there and enjoy today.

[@hadeev]

The room turned out amazing, but that radiator cover, fireplace and coffee table are so dope!

[@erikachaney]

Please don’t feel like you have to wait until a project is complete to show us! I’d love to see the process from start to finish over the course of however long it takes because that’s REAL. The reality is, this stuff takes a long time. Love you content and congrats again!!

[@mattjames8683]

WOW! That room turned out gorgeous!!!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 🥹

[@WoodshopDiaries]

60% of the time, it works every time 🤣🤣 my FAVORITE!

[@diyhuntress]

I love lamp.

[@josephinebloodgood4734]

The coffee table is one of my favorite things and ties in beautifully with the couch , pillows, etc!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I love it so much. But, I have a vision of a table for this space that I cannot waitttt to make come to life. Been hoarding the perfect slab for it too! 😍

[@sherryadess7507]

The living room turned out fantastic I like the shoe storage great idea and the table you made looks beautiful in the space it’s giving depth with all the color and honestly black is thought you did a great job balancing all the textures and colors

[@dianahenderson]

It is amazing how such a small house can be so much work...but you are moving forward by leaps and bounds! and doing a beautiful job on it. You should be very proud of yourself. 💜

[@jblaneharris]

Those lava rocks were perfect. Loved watching this all come together!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Yes, agree. Those clear "rocks" were jarring! The lava rocks are a 100 % perfect !

[@IngunnHoldenBe]

It is such a treat when you post a new video! 🍿 Love your energy, attitude, workmanship and aesthetic!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@robindestasio7563]

It came out so cozy :) I love the bamboo shades over the blinds :) It takes time to get your place where you want it to be. I've been working on my tiny cottage for almost 8 years, a couple of big projects each year :) I'll be done with the cottage itself this year, feels so good and it's now what I wanted it to be :) Next year starts the outdoor projects, that will take two years :) You're moving right along and your place looks great :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for all the love!

[@bjspyder4148]

Working with what you already have is smart on so many levels. Imagine making your dream coffee table, putting it into place, and then realizing it should have been three inches smaller when you stub your toe every time you walk past it.

[@diyhuntress]

Haha - thank you!

[@GM_____]

You did such an awesome job in your space 🥰 Your “work in progress” is someone else’s dream come true; keep that in mind while you work towards having everything buttoned up the way you like it 💜 I love seeing these videos about your progress on the house and I’m looking forward to the next ones.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I never take it for granted, that’s for sure! Just like to normalize that things don’t have to feel perfect right away. 💓

[@flamingoliz]

You are coming along on your house reno- the living room looks great. Definitely a good point about how spaces aren't perfect immediately- it'll change and become more "you" as you live in it and make changes. I think a round coffee table would look great with your sofa. Your hard work is definitely paying off.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So glad that came across! So grateful for this space and how far it’s come, but also want to recognize that it’s okay if things aren’t perfect right away. 💓

[@wisecanadianwoman]

I like how you ended up doing the windows. It really suits the room and a good alternative until you can change the windows. Beautiful job on the living room.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! It made such a big difference to add those extra shades!

[@lisacamilleri211]

It looks awesome. There’s probably a way to raise those built-in shades as it would be weird if you didn’t have the option of being able to see out the windows. If you can raise them then they can stay accordioned at the top of the windows and hidden behind those beautiful bamboo shades and it would be like they’re not there.

[@franceslynch8815]

Stunning. Terrific idea for blinds, they make the room. Beautiful sitting room.❤

[@irmadiaz5928]

I like the way the living room looks simple and cozy everything falls in the right way.

[@jessicahites871]

Your new living room space is awesome!! Getting rid of that terrible wall color was a major part of the transformation! The floors look wonderful! And that fireplace😍! You've done a beautiful job!!

[@ladyt2587]

Hello Sam I think you did a great job with the living room and I love your attitude. We all have our budgets we can all do what our budgets allow us to do and especially the way things are so expensive right now even if you are making your own stuff you still have to pay for the supplies they are not in abundance and then what little there is, is expensive I totally get it and I so appreciate your honesty it's so refreshing to see and hear the honesty it is what it is and we're all there some people just like to pretend that they have an endless amount of money.

[@susanderderian5073]

Great job! The larger pieces make the room feel bigger and added so much character. You are so talented ❤️

[@moniquebrown18]

Love it all! FYI…I did add a throw on our back side of sofa that faces radiator in winter to protect against the heat damage.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So good to know!

[@donnabacon4681]

@@diyhuntress Because if one of my favs - DIY Dani - love her - I found you!! Another genius & creative femme fatale! Is it possible you switch sides the chaise is on? Even just for the winter as it is too close to the radiator, it could get so hot that it could catch fire, melt or ruin the leather. That cover turned out gorgeous! In its self is a piece of art! Regarding shoe storage, is there room under the couch to put pull out "drawers", so you can eventually lose the wall shoe/console? Although that looks great, yet! I agree a bit too tall as it covers that fabulous wall graphic. Instead, find - or build - a narrow sofa console that goes along the back of the sofa - which is so dreamy!! 🥰 The coffee table! WOW! The rug - gorgeous! Fireplace - KA-POW!!! The entire room is stunning! While you are not 100% happy with this, you still did a magnificent job! PS:. Do not be concerned with what other say/criticize; it's what you do or need to do. No need to apologize. Enjoy your day/weekend!!

[@pammyt8289]

I so struggle with that perfection thing. Our next project is inspired by your fireplace, can't wait to see the kitchen!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! Hope you’ll share when you’re done!

[@FrenchMonkeyBD]

It turned out so good! One thing that jumped out at me as I watched is this: when your shop is done, it would be fun to see you build a sofa console table that doubles as shoe storage. Then you could completely expose the wood accent wall while still having shoe storage.

[@diyhuntress]

Love it!

[@jeanniealford4234]

I agree. The accent wall is to beautiful to be covered.

[@kellydobberstine5011]

Exactly what I was thinking!🧡

[@moda78z]

Sam, it’s gorgeous! I love it! 😍 It’s been so much fun watching everything come together and can’t wait for the next step 😍👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@PencilStash]

Yay, looks beautiful!!! Can't wait to see it with the combined kitchen space. Good luck!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! I can’t wait to share! It’s coming along!

[@miagolden-martin.livingmyb9316]

I can’t wait to see what custom builds Sam is going to add

[@aisling6564]

Those windows would look great in a dark color, charcoal or slate grey and tie in with the entry and the rest of the décor color palette. Might help make the window dressing easier too.

[@diyhuntress]

So many people recommending this! I love it!

[@MarkChristopherpens]

Happiness is seeing a Sam video notification! Cheers from Nova Scotia 🇨🇦

[@diyhuntress]

Ahhhh! Hiiii!

[@marileemuniz2513]

This is beautiful I think you did great in your living room so beautiful and the curtains came so nice that rugs is so beautiful as well great job!!

[@missheniki]

I love your videos and your style. It’s so inspirational to see someone doing up their home while holding down a full time job. I do find your volume very low compared to other channels - I get blasted by the ads when I bump the volume to hear you. Not sure if other viewers have similar issues, but I thought I would mention it!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It’s something I’m definitely working on. There’s some weird compression happening when I upload. ☹️

[@ginalever6984]

so real bestie i know other youtubers aren't always "soo in love" with their decisions. the room looks great!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! 🥰

[@sarahreay16]

Stunning!! Gorgeous!! Either side of your fireplace could be custom built shoe cupboards. Then make a skinny table for where your lush lamp lives. Maybe... Roller blinds look so much better than them blinds. 😍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! Love that idea!

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Gorgeous sofa. Your crafting is integrated decor and designed for functional and modern use.

[@guangmin]

Wow! Sam, I enjoy every second of your video and even get a little emotional seeing all your achievements in your own house. Congratulations Sam!

[@diyhuntress]

You’re the best. 🥹

[@sharonkerchinsky9965]

Your room looks very cozy comfy. Your work is awesome.

[@alanvilleskeete2061]

It's absolutely brilliant. Love it

[@n.c.467]

DIY Huntress...its WONDERFUL!!!!❤ What an impressive transformation 👏🏽

[@JenniferSwift]

It looks amazing! I Always feel a space is 90% completed - since style is ever changing, a room evolves with you 😊 As a fellow DIYer I know that feeling. Thank you for another awesome video ❤

[@amandamarquart2047]

Thanks again for showing the realities of doing a project largely by yourself! I personally love how obvious the timeline of the project is by your wardrobe, and the other in-depth videos you’ve done on the sub projects for this room. Most people watching KZbin channels aren’t full time content creators/contractors/whatevers and would take a similar/longer amount of time to tackle something in this scale. It’s actually really affirming and encouraging to see the length of time it really takes to do a project well. AND THEN to hear it’s not 100% done and you don’t completely love it?! AGGGHHHH! Yes! That’s exactly what it’s like to redo your house! Thanks for keeping it real with your audience!

[@diyhuntress]

Ughhh. All of THIS. Thank you for the love and the feedback! I promise to always keep it real. 💓

[@1107red]

it turned out beautifully - the windows look great

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@dianarichards4499]

Hi Sam. I found your channel thru your video with DIY Dani. You two were so cute and funny. I watched your final deck makeover video but I have tons of your videos I want to watch to see your journey. Liv room looks so nice and comfy. Love the couch.

[@jeremyspecce]

Looks good, and great point about everything not needing to be perfect right off the bat. It can be good to live in the space for real and see what works and what doesn’t.

[@maryowens9179]

Living room looks great. Love the makeover. You did great. Thank you for sharing this ❤

[@purcellmandy]

Absolutely gorgeous. Don't be so hard on yourself. Your diy work is outstanding. You are one of the best. God bless ❤️

[@patriciaforges5040]

Hey Sam you did such a great job on the living room, as usual. The only comment I have is to move the couch closer to the kitchen so when you walk in from the front door you have space to walk directly in the room, not to have to walk around that awesome couch. That's just me. Can't wait to see the kitchen you motivate me to do more diys. Wishing you all the best on your upcoming wedding.

[@diyhuntress]

Hi! Thank you! There’s actually a reason we can’t move it closer, but I’ll be able to share that with the kitchen project! 😏 Thanks for the love!

[@patriciaforges5040]

@@diyhuntress , can't wait!!

[@gailsglamdesigns]

Beautiful. Stop hating on your design ability. That room came together beautifully. Try putting a simple valance over those windows. It would bring the eye up and distract from the busy ness of the blinds. Great job as usual.🤎

[@justg1226]

So great and cozy.

[@JennaMcCallister]

Sam. You killed this. I know not every detail is exactly what you want, but the way you’ve transformed this space is spectacular and so YOU. So cool to have a little Danie in there too 🙂

[@lesleyb26]

It looks amazing. So glad you have a space to put your feet up from all your hard work 👍

[@lidysjardijn]

Sam, dudette! You did amazing! The living room looks so cozy🥰. Look, I’ve lived in my apartment for 10 years and I still change things around as my needs change. Also, furniture and decor is expensive! So why not use what you have until you can source/make/afford something else? Also: At least now you never run out of birthday/occasion present suggestions 😜

[@diyhuntress]

Thank youuuu! And, yes to all of it! I’m actually excited to live in a space for long enough to be able to refresh it. We moved so much before this house!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Yes. I LOVE when folks give me gift cards to hardware places ! 😌

[@dianeorth1199]

Looks great!!!!Always so much fun to get a NEW look!!

[@frankstoverpurebloodsaltya6441]

Looking AWESOME SAM!!!

[@ednareid5315]

Awesome job! Really cozy!

[@ginaclements2679]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@Hbd2002]

Love all of the work you do

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

Love your storage built cabinet.

[@bevmegge3992]

Wow, it looks amazing!

[@growlerdomestics6627]

This turned out amazing!!! Great job Sam. ❤️

[@lynjermey6423]

This looks absolutely gorgeous. I don't think you have top worry about doing the décor, you absolutely smashed it.

[@Toolboxdiva]

This is absolutely gorgeous!!!😍🥰

[@IAmOneSickPuppy]

I really love this style!

[@kimberlyallen6582]

Gorgeous transformation!

[@murielbaith5445]

Love the look!

[@colleengould9114]

I love your videos. You are always so much fun.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

2022 sage paints a new platform for autumn. I love timeless hardwood floors.

[@OdaBergin]

Love it!😍 Thanks for all the inspiration and honesty🥰 We moved in, in our house 3 years ago, and have been slowly making it our own❤️

[@tina6314]

Stunning! ❤️

[@teresabell1014]

You did a great job on this room. As you said the room needs to evolve and that takes time. You have a lot on your plate , take time to enjoy life, especially your upcoming marriage.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@nanalynne]

I love the sofa!

[@theuglybookling4604]

It looks so good!! That couch looks so great and the blinds were a great call. If I could recommend something, I think painting the window frames black would actually help them blend in more! The hardware and seals stick out now against the white than they would again Black 😄

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film, well done. Room is georgeous. Can't imagine how you do it all, Dr. Sam. : ) Mahalo for sharing!

[@diyhuntress]

You’re the best!

[@allavery5206]

Perfect! As usual! Very interested in detailed tutorial!

[@JeffVer27]

Love it all 🤠

[@ejmakesus6]

Such a cozy well thought out lounge area . Looks great 🫶🏻

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@jacquelinepf733]

OMG 🎉❤ Gorgeous Work!

[@staceymcclellan5332]

The room looks stunning. If you don't like the shoe storage on the accent wall what about cutting the legs off and putting a cheap back on it and putting it against the couch that way you still have storage, a console table and your beautiful wall free. You'd have to decorate it a little different but it would solve so of your issues temporarily while you save for better options. Just a thought. Personally I love it. No doubt you get it to your perfect vision in due time. Stay blessed

[@diyhuntress]

Love that idea! Thank you!

[@suzy1676]

Amazing transformation! 😍 ❤❤

[@fransirahome]

Love your couches.

[@crystalkirkland781]

The room looks great and I can’t wait to see the kitchen!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahhhh! I can’t wait to finish it up!

[@jackiebrown6577]

So good!!! 👍❤️

[@cherylk8781]

So gorgeous!😍

[@TheHairykoala]

Congratulations! Looking really good!

[@user-wv8zz1iv5v]

I love it, well done!

[@elizabethdelatorre4782]

Me encantó!!! Todo muy bonito 😍 me gusta mucho tu estilo

[@ruthiebee6139]

Beautiful!

[@terrirouleau4758]

That couch is killer!! Hope you get to relax on it. I know there is a lot to do but stop and enjoy your hard work too.🥰

[@pamelahonakerlewis4707]

Luv bamboo shades Great job

[@felixreali7101]

the living-room looks amazing. literally cannot wait to see kitchen and dining-room 😊

[@BearCreekWoodworking]

It’s amazing what you did with your house Sam! Awesome Job! 👏👍😃

[@michellemcdonald7521]

Hi Sam, looks lovely. Just a quick thought for when your winter comes around again. The heat from the radiator will damage your yummy sofa so maybe think about pulling the living room set up so that the edge of your sofa lines with the edge of our fireplace pulling it away form the radiator. Hope this made sense. It looks really wonderful. Love the floors. Congratulations 👏

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for the heads up!

[@colleengould9114]

Congratulations!!!

[@stephanielee6929]

Love it. Gorgeous 😍

[@therealcatgirl]

Love it 😍 Great job 🖤🖤🖤

[@joelcopeland3018]

What a journey. You just keep on keeping on... Glad your house is becoming your home. God bless and be well.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! You too!

[@lofromfrance6478]

Living room is STUNNING bravoooooo

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@powelldonald412]

I like it i think you all did a ood job, love the colors and the bamboo blind idea it looks great

[@carolelonsdale6320]

I love it the couch it beautiful I love your videos xx

[@kimberlyakers5923]

looks amazing.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!