EASY Small Apartment Living Room Makeover (No Painting!)

I am SO excited to finally show you all the main living space in our new 550 square foot, 1 bedroom apartment! Today I'm sharing how we gave our small living room space an easy renter-friendly makeover without painting the walls or doing any major renovations. There are so many projects/ideas in this video:
» Working With A Weird Layout
» How To Refinish Laminate Furniture
» DIY Easy Artwork
» How To Plan A Gallery Wall
» DIY Scrap Wood Planter Stands
Hope you love the new space as much as we do!
A huge THANK YOU to Article for providing the couches for our new apartment!
»»»» M A T E R I A L S & L I N K S
Full Project Post (& Products & DIY Tutorials): wp.me/p79fl6-1MU
» F U R N I T U R E
Article "Anton" Couch: bit.ly/2Rsyhtd
Article "Denman" Arm Chair: bit.ly/3cckA9X
» D E C O R
Wood Slice Prints: www.etsy.com/c...
Poster Frames: amzn.to/3hmuglG
Mudcloth Pillows: amzn.to/3ffIJxN
Area Rug: www.rugsusa.co...
»»»» O T H E R P R O J E C T S I N T H I S S P A C E
DIY Ombre Wall Art: • DIY Geometric Wood Wal...
DIY Resin Side Table: • DIY Live Edge Wood and...
DIY Diamond Art: • DIY Wall Art Decor Wit...
DIY Resin River Table: • BUILDING FURNITURE IN ...
DIY Record Cabinet: wp.me/p79fl6-Dv
DIY Bookshelf: • EASY Small Apartment L...
»»»» T H A N K Y O U
A huge thank you to Charlotte (At Charlotte's House) for helping me with this refresh! Please give her lots of love!
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[@augustineschaefer5522]

As a homeowner I really enjoy these refresh my space with what I have videos.

[@AarmOZ84]

Small space are both challenging and fun to decorate.

[@BlackGirlsYouTubeToo]

The couch in the middle of the room was perfect! It made for such a pretty background when filming

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! Was definitely the right decision.

[@dorothyfleet7307]

Just beautiful

[@diyhuntress]

@@dorothyfleet7307 Thank you!

[@elizabethsullivan1894]

As a property manager, you're probably better off using nails vs. Command Strips. After about a year, Command Strip adhesive tends to sink into the drywall and usually tears it when removing, even if you're careful. We usually tell our tenants to use small nails instead as the holes are generally easier and less expensive to patch. (Doing a quick dab of plaster in a hole and touchup paint is faster than having to do a whole patch where the drywall tore off.)

[@diyhuntress]

Great advice - thank you!

[@CC-si3cr]

WoW! This girl is crafty. She knows her way around a work bench. Loved everything in the apartment! Thank goodness for her bf and his floating couch idea! 👍

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for the love! He really killed it with that couch idea. 🙌🏼

[@wkungu]

I loved every second of this. I'm almost done making over my bedroom. I thought I was too lazy or not skilled enough to do DIY but was forced to when faced with expensive quotes from painters. My paint job went great and that inspired me to do more. Even something as simple as spray painting my metal wire trash can puts a personal touch to my room. This video definitely inspired me.

[@diyhuntress]

I am so happy that this video is helpful! Thank you so much for all of the love. Good luck with your new space, you’ve got this! 🙌🏼

[@hamindizayee6964]

I love how you pay attention to every small detail in your work ❤️

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It’s a blessing and curse. I totally obsess. 🙈

[@jessicapinto3817]

OMG, it's so cute! Even after three years 💚

[@chrissylong6001]

Wow, this really looks like high-end furniture. You are super talented, and the space looks great!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@SABOREAME68]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ First of all, if you don't say how big or small your apartment is no one would have guess it, simply because of your design & decor makes it look larger. The apartment exudes a sophisticated elegance without sacrifizing comfort or function. Love it, may you and your other half have always a smile on your face, Love in your heart and happiness within your soul... Abrazos

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for all of the love! 💕

[@georgewithmore8972]

I love that you took the time to take care of every detail and research the wide range of sofa options and other notable things before choosing the first one you came across. I remember that, when we were evaluating sofa options, we were between a very standard model and a Ducaroy sofa. In the end, we ended up choosing an LC3 Sofa from Manhattan Home Design, because we decided that leather was more convenient for a number of reasons. Renovating and decorating indoors can be a somewhat stressful process, but in the end it's more fascinating than anything else.

[@jerzeyzgirl]

The couch in the middle of the room was definitely a better choice. Eveything came together nicely. Love your couch pillows. I laughed when you went down memory lane, I do the same thing. Lol

[@user-hg8eq4jm8v]

The sofa floating in the middle worked out super well. Looks good!

[@mbeezus]

The terracotta really brings the other moody tones to life. You're a natural.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@MsMykitchen]

I loved how you decorate your living room. Even it's small, looks very comfortable and functional. I would like to live there. Congratulations.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@kaizen_5091]

Custom bookshelf is the hero of the space. Nice work :)

[@DIYDanie]

Girl! The space looks awesome! The gel stain tip is brilliant. I gotta use that in the future! 💜 You have a great eye for detail!! Xx

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, girlfriend! Gotta get you here to spice up my life a bit and introduce some color! 💕

[@laurabrown3976]

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[@beverlypalmacci8853]

Good job! This is the 1st of your videos I have seen. In particular, I think your pillow selection is terrific. Am also impressed with your fearless embrace of carpentry tools. In case people don't know, elevating plants from the floor is important but they still need a saucer to collect water unless you are using a pot with drainage inside a pot with none. Plants should be thoroughly watered then allowed to dry out somewhat.

[@RonnelB.]

I'm from Long Island but haven't lived there since 2008. Thanks for the good tips!

[@mommygarcia9137]

Omg girl ! Your place looks right out of a magazine ! Absolutely beautiful !! Great home decor skills !!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for the love! 😭😍

[@t_writer17]

This video makes me want to move my furniture around and redo my living room.

[@californiadreamer5968]

Beautiful! I was skeptical about the couch off the wall with that seemingly wasted space behind, but WOW! I have an open concept room with an asymmetrical fireplace to the ceiling and I’ve been here 7 years and can’t get it right. This is making me look at it in a whole new way. Thank you.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! I’m so glad this was helpful! 🙏🏼

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

This looks amazing girl! You did a great job! 🧡

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@biancanatal3204]

Phenomenal job! Your skill set enables you to create artwork and furniture pieces for your home. I enjoyed watching it all come together!

[@markovnikovaddition5226]

I'M SO INSPIRED - I want to use the line "things i've built" one day!

[@lindajackson7015]

I love the counch there. What a good idea. The straight back is perfect.

[@diyhuntress]

Ah! Thank you!

[@timdyer7692]

The apartment looks amazing! It's always fun to take a walk down memory lane too. You should be so proud to look around your apartment and see all of the furnishings You created!! Very nice - keep it up :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for the love!

[@cheyennevega7403]

im only 10 mins in and when you said resin river table! i was in love!! i cant wait to find another video!

[@laurielaframboise9311]

Command strips are great. I’ve used them for years and they come off perfectly if removing in the right way

[@sonjamcguire7403]

I just discovered your account today and I'm enchanted. It goes with saying that an accent wall would've been dope, the existing paint color is a nice. I would have fought the couch in the center at first also but your partner was right. You have given me so many ideas for my 550 sq apartment also.

[@diyhuntress]

So happy you’re here! 😍 Glad this gave you some ideas!

[@jessicahites871]

It's so nice to turn a space into your own!! Looks great Sam!!

[@WoodshopDiaries]

Im so excited to see your new space!!! Looks amazing, Sam!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks, girlfriend! Couldn’t have done it without having you to vent to. 🙈

[@SLAYLORDFOCKER]

Looooove what you’ve done with the place. It’s so inviting !!! Omgggggg !! Love the design experts personalityyyyy. She made this so much more fun.

[@Devin292]

Wow I never would have thought that you could stain an old piece of that type and make it look good. Enjoy the place

[@diyhuntress]

Right!? It’s kind of crazy cool what gel stain can do to a laminate veneer!

[@primproper1955]

How can someone dislike this video? It gave you everything. Even if the style isnt yours the concept is great. They show you the frustration of working through rona. Where to get the items, how to do some DIY, rearrangement, and how to accessorize.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for this! You rock. 🙏🏼

[@primproper1955]

@@diyhuntress you're welcome. You deserve it. But I realize people are just really butt holes. Lol Please continue to make videos. My 1st one and I really enjoyed it. I look forward on seeing more videos. Be safe.

[@sheltondcruz4029]

You're so creative. Gosh you give me a serious complex. Just loved your work.

[@UnclejHolio]

First time watching your process and super glad I found you. Beautiful transformation and floating the sofa was brilliant!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So happy you’re here! 😍

[@maddieb.8514]

I once lived in an apartment with the same layout issue in the living room. My mom suggested putting the couch in the middle of the room just like that instead of against a wall and it felt so weird. I hated it at first and thought it was so strange. But then I put things in perspective. I was lucky enough to have a home and if living room layout was my biggest problem, I was blessed. So I eventually got used to it and honestly it grew on me. Now, more than 15 years later I have noticed several houses of friends and family that have couches positioned like this.

[@diyhuntress]

Isn’t it so weird how accustomed we get to having a couch against a wall? Now that we’ve been here for a few months, I couldn’t imagine this space any other way. And, yes to being blessed! 🙏🏼 You’re awesome.

[@pollyporter-campbell7493]

Nice! Glad you floated the sofa and made the reading nook. Stylish!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@christian_person5058]

Your apartment makeover is beautiful! I initially agreed with u about the couch, but once it was all put together it fits perfectly in the middle of the room! Your BF was right! 😊 Your are very talented and have a great eye for decorating. You gave me some great ideas for wall art . My son and daughter are great at doing art work, so I will follow ur superb ideas about making our own wall art, instead of buying it. God bless u and ur new apartment. ❤️

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much for all of the love! Can’t wait to see your custom art work! It’s the best. 😍

[@yasminbanu9143]

You have done every work without anyone's help and you are such talented ,Room makeover+ Home tour 🥰

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much 😊One day!

[@Shananana99]

How have I not seen your vids before today ??? Love your creativity!

[@nandalallutchmansingh9675]

Staining look great for those pieces. Nice work.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@malaanand7229]

My favourites...the wooden stands you made for the pots and positioning a chair near the window for a personal space...overall great job!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@brandondennis5294]

Super refreshing to see ideas from someone who also lives on LI. Definitely keeping some of these tips in mind when I move out!

[@diyhuntress]

Hi, neighbor! 😊

[@BLWard-ht3qw]

Ha, being bratty and hangry does cloud ones judgements and confession, it's my first time coming across one of your vids, so not being familiar with your work, or channel, I gotta say I'm a bit bummed to know that you made most of what I'm seriously crushing on. The bookshelf and your diy wooden artwork in the thumbnail caught my eye real quick and had me curious about possible links, but I am nowhere near being that talented enough to attempt trying to recreate them for myself. Fortunately, furniture pieces aside, I am sooooo drawn to your overall earth tone combo. I think that's what pulled me in the most and that, maybe I can duplicate and recreate. So many ideas from that and the smaller, yet detailed things you did helps with a few ideals and greater options. Props to the youtube algorithms for the introduction, I can now checkout all of your other vids I've missed. Congrats on your talents and thanks for posting.

[@diyhuntress]

Ahah - well, welcome! I definitely specialize in woodworking and furniture. So, I hope you’ll still stick around! This was one of those instances where I was able to use most of what I already had... but, sometimes I have to get creative! I’ll be sharing more room renovation/makeovers soon though!

[@SW-rv9mf]

Love the vibe and color palette.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@Rosey_alchemy]

Great way to put books is in rainbow order they look so good that way. I'm a major book person. And I have a floor to ceiling bookshelf and it looks great

[@diyhuntress]

Love this idea!

[@rm709]

Nice work! Thumbs up just because your brother is a Packers fan!

[@diyhuntress]

... I’m gonna have to bribe him to be in more videos. 😂

[@valerieann2751]

rm709 Go Pack Go

[@lisawilliams225]

The apt. Looks great. Good job.

[@Rosey_alchemy]

Wait wait wait but in the future you got to do something with Mr.Kate they are amazing and she is the diy enthusiust queen! ❤💯

[@diyhuntress]

Ahh! I love Mr. Kate! That would be a dream!

[@deborahpaulowsky1351]

You are AMAZING! You should feel so good about what you have accomplished.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! 💕

[@jroyal2229]

Great job & I love the concept of earth tones mixed with patterns 👍🏾

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 💕

[@natashalindner2059]

Home is what you make it, and you are a talented maker. I have designs drafted and I will start soon too.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for the love! So excited for you!

[@777videos7777]

You are freaking awesome! So handy and creative!

[@PneumaticAddict]

More design stuff please! I absolutely love your style 💙

[@diyhuntress]

I can’t wait for you to come visit. 💕

[@laurabrown3976]

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[@iswaryanandini2171]

Just when I thought of doing a gallery wall , now you have changed my mind 😆 Why not that

[@diyhuntress]

Hahah - yess!

[@Qozitaz]

Loving all of your handmade furniture. Wow! 😍😍

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@cheyennevega7403]

i love everything you did it look fantastic and well thought out!! 😍💝💝💝💝💝💝

[@livingauthenticallyonmyownterm]

OMGosh girl !!! I just found your channel, and when I saw what you were doing with your apartment with your furniture and decor, I was hooked to subscribe. I LOVE boho. My whole home is boho. So, you're now on my favourite list. Thanks for the great inspiration and I'm going to go check out your other videos. Peace 🌀✌🏽♥️

[@diyhuntress]

Ugh. Okay. Wait. You just made my whole day! Thank you for the love! So happy you’re here! 🙏🏼

[@zeniachirp1513]

Love the shelf you built. Layout and decor is fab.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@jollyfindssimplejoys]

That DIY shelf is amazing!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@jollyfindssimplejoys]

Ur welcome 😉😙

[@noreenharewood8675]

One word: FABULOUS!!✅

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@hopelowe9659]

Wow! It looks great! I'm going to use some of these ideas.

[@williamellis8993]

Looks great, Sam. Enjoy your new digs. I especially like the last two pieces of custom art. Simple but beautiful and they fit well with your decor. Take care. Bill

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks so much, Bill!

[@ADLap]

Perfect spot for the couch. Great job on the stain. Everything looks really good together.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@carolynjeandorfner6012]

Love ur style, i would love to be able to work with the tools. My style is shabby chic so different n color. Great video. I'll be sure to watch again. Thanks for sharing ❤

[@sarahholland2600]

This looks so good! I'm very jealous of the Article sofa & chairs! The landlords choice of grey, with dark wood flooring would have really put me off tbh. It could have looked so dark ,but now it's beautiful😁

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@jannibal9273]

You definitely needed to float the sofa away from the walls given where the openings were. It turned out great, especially the piece you made for the wall area behind the back of the sofa. great look!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@kstee19]

Loved your video! Super glad I watched this, I need this as I'm really undecided about buying a home or renting out first before jumping into the decision, your video gave me inspirations and encouragement that a rented place can feel cozy without major renovations. Thanks!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! Glad it was helpful! We wanted to buy as well, but it wasn't attainable for us right now, so renting worked well for us! It can sometimes be hard to make a rental space feel like "home". But, there are little personal things that can make a big difference. Good luck with your move! 🙂

[@RebeccaDLouis]

My family just found your channel and we LOVE how your space turned out. It looks awesome 💜

[@diyhuntress]

Hi, family! Thank you so much! 💓

[@KerrieRedgate]

Nice job! And that’s a really nice sofa.

[@kandymaier7691]

totally Agee with the floating the couch!

[@leondriag]

Love the lengthy video! Also the end results...just beautiful!

[@diyhuntress]

Yay! Thank you!

[@michellefeifowicz8100]

Love the makeover you gave your place!! And I see you with that Love Is Blind spot. 😏

[@diyhuntress]

Ahahah - SO sucked in!

[@judymcfadden3577]

Wow, I loved your vlog. I love when people use mostly what they own. I love your taste, and the results are beautiful.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@yisun1725]

Being able to sand the laminate furniture really helps me save a ton of time and money. Really don’t want to commit too much money on rental property.

[@KRYSTYNDA]

FANTASTIC JOB!!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 💓

[@e113jelly6]

Wow lol u really are crafty u worked what what u had and very creative diy bravo 👏

[@julistar90]

Wow, it came out really nice. I've a similar layout in my living room, and i'm looking at different videos to get ideas. Very helpful video

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! So glad this was helpful!

[@ibtisam7602]

such an amazing trasformation

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@becomingellis9303]

This is soooo my go to color palette!

[@diyhuntress]

Yesss!

[@momijiyamanishi4548]

you really are resourceful. I love your articulation when you say our.

[@diyhuntress]

Haha - thank you!

[@joannesimmons3700]

Great job, so creative!!!

[@lizharley5723]

I love everything that you did.

[@msnandimarie7023]

Beautiful. I will have to make some wall art. Looks fun.

[@diyhuntress]

Yesss! Thank you!

[@mcdazz2011]

That one seater chair looks great.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you! It’s honestly my favorite seat to sit in when I’m doing work.

[@MysTaria87]

Bratty and hangry.. 😂😂 I subscribed.

[@dianebejarano7317]

Loved every stick of furniture, art and accessory!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! 😍

[@jennetteslade3444]

You do beautiful work, I was impressed and you're a jack of all trades kudos to you !!!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much!

[@jennetteslade3444]

You're welcome

[@ModernAfricanDiaries]

i liked this video before i could even watch it...so much talent just discovered your channel

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you for the love! So stoked you’re here!

[@IjeomaThePlantMama]

This came out so great! I just moved into an apartment that also has an awkward layout, but I might try the floating couch idea if I have the space. And the DIY mudcloth art is super cute. I have a ton of different beautiful fabrics that I've collected over the years and I've been thinking of framing some of them instead of buying wall art :)

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you so much! I like that idea! 😍

[@carolynmerritt7100]

I totally hands down agreed with your beau.

[@diyhuntress]

Yeah.. he nailed it. 🙌🏼

[@carolynmerritt7100]

Also love that you do hands on projects 💪. A girl after my own heart. I used to do welding myself. Nothing like making something with your own hands. A piece of your soul. Joy and beauty. Keep it up!!

[@diyhuntress]

Making things is literally my favorite thing to do EVER. I’m totally hooked on welding as of recently. You’re awesome - thank you so much!

[@No1YanniLover]

Wow! This turned out sooo nice! You got skills girl!!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thanks for the love!

[@altheawood6656]

Looks great! Congrats on the new digs!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@hansdegroot8549]

Congrats with your new apartment! I think you did a great job on the lay-out of your living-room. Thanks for sharing your ideas. It's a very inspiring video.

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you, friend!

[@saphiquefemme]

Thank you so much for the inspiration!

[@felliesweetie]

You can totally make that couch!

[@diyhuntress]

Ahaha - I wish I was that legit! 🙈

[@Spinning-wvr]

Such a cute apartment

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!

[@shandaclemmons2839]

Very comfortable home!!! Excellent job!!

[@diyhuntress]

Thank you!! 🥰