I GAVE MY SMALL RENTAL BATHROOM THE MOST *EPIC* MAKEOVER (AGAIN) | My Rental Reno

Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday and vlogs on Wednesdays! Today I'm making over my rental bathroom (again) and turning it into a colourful, quirky and cozy place to get ready in every single day! Be sure to check back tomorrow when I release part 2 of this makeover and change my bathroom floors with a renter-friendly tile solution!
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[@luzperras728]

I’m so happy you went with the Sassy Lady on your wall! I feel like she’s telling me to wash my hands or else! Love the new upgrade. Wooden shelf - yes! Pink accent wall - yes! Cute containers - yes!!!!!

[@ellenmason3833]

I want to find someone to look at me the way Alexandra looked at that light fixture 😊

[@1124Lara]

Lol. That was funny. 🤣😂🤣🤪

[@michiebutterfly7785]

That was really funny Ellen!!🤣🤍☀️

[@Noor-979]

Thanks for uploading so frequently. Last week u didn't upload anything. And I felt so depressed. Half of my family is covid positive, and your videos act as a wonderful distraction. Keep up the good work

[@juliao9146]

When I was a kid, back in Ye Olde Days (the 80s), Band-aids came in metal boxes like that. When the bandages were used up I remember by parents kept nails and other small things in them. I guess they are vintage now, according to Etsy. The one you found is much cuter thought, and a great little addition to your newly renoed space!

[@bethstrangwood901]

The one she has is from flying tiger in the UK. I don't know if they have flying tiger in the USA or Canada

[@user-zg6gk3yi5s]

Yep! I have a few that I use for...holding Band-Aids!!! 😃

[@Anna-pd6dc]

I think the light would be better as a ceiling light, but otherwise looks great!

[@smellmycoffee]

I love how you aren't afraid to mix metals and different wood tones. It's exactly the vibe I love and i feel like sometimes there are "rules" that say you shouldn't and I don't get why! The more quirky and ecclectic a room is, the more personality it has. I'm currently trying to decorate my whole new house and am getting so much inspo from you. My style is definitely more earthy and dark and less pink than yours but we overlap on so many things! Can't wait to see how you do the floor.

[@jieruio]

LOVED the "light moment" edit!!! 😂😂😂

[@ccrane09]

You have successfully made me want to paint every wall in my house that pink color because you use it so often and it ALWAYS LOOKS SO FREAKING GOOD 😍

[@nnid786]

Love how lottie blended in with the decor, the after shot ❤😁💞

[@pandamon8681]

Lottie is ADORABLE!!! 😍😍😍 I love her 🐈🐈🐈

[@valerieann2751]

Lottie is the best decor! So cute

[@roissyrecto5107]

Love how paint makes such a huge diff

[@Nerdophilia]

love this!!! that flower light is amazing (and Melinda is, too) - love how much personality this new look has

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Yay! I love how you said again lol. I’ve already redone some of the rooms I’ve done in the past as well. Can’t wait to see what creative ideas you’ve come up with this time! 🧡

[@sarahleslie3808]

Love the long shelf and I also think I need a Melinda in my bathroom!

[@Alexandra-jj2qh]

Shelf a good idea, but having a "lip" or edge, one or two inches high would help prevent bottles from falling over or being knocked off

[@elena_a-2023]

This is wonderful! I love the paint color! I also love the light, the mirror, and the plants!

[@ChulkeaVous]

When we bought our apartment there was no storage at all in the bathroom. Changed out the vanity and opted for a circle mirror as the statement because I felt it would be too busy with art work. Convinced my fiance we needed a wooden shelf and it looks so good! A shelf under the mirror is so underrated and the wood makes it look warm

[@shadowess1961]

LOVE the pink and the new long shelf. It looks very zen.

[@hiba.zaheer]

Loved the makeover, specially the floating shelf made by Chico. And the half moon mirror.

[@faridaelbassiouny2536]

The makeover is AMAZING!!!!!! and I love how you accidentally ended up making Season2 of My Rental Reno. Thank you for always being so positive! This video really put a smile on my face.

[@tlalogafau]

I love how she has the half circle earrings on too, so cute! loving that half circle vibe defs want to try out the floating plant shelves! 💛

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Hi Alexandra, I love the bathroom now, that soft pick on the one wall is perfect. And that shelf that goes the whole distance of the wall is a game changer, it is such a beautiful shelf. I also really like that half circle mirror and the once you took out of that space and put into your bedroom fits there really beautifully. I can't wait for part two and to see what you do with the floor. Thank you for sharing, see you soon, and Lottie is just the most adorable furr baby, XOXO, bye for now.

[@aminaanwar8932]

Love how you've challenged yourself and kept creative during all of this! I'm obsessed with your videos

[@tomatostellar]

Love that mirror. Cute space for Lottie to chill in

[@SamSam-yb3ls]

Semi circle mirror...semi circle earrings...I see you Sis! Lovely looking bathroom, particularly the industrial style shelf - can't wait for the floor!!!!

[@a_tots]

Melinda is everything! It’s really an improved version, although I liked the old light fixture more than the flower one. Keep up with the work and bright ideas!

[@denaadams6818]

A Tots Where can I get one.

[@katbar6066]

I adore adore adore the Mirror and the new light. The shelf supports are fab too- Just one hell of a fabulous job- well done!

[@seanlevy5742]

Omg I never thought about the shower but that’s a solid point! That’s hilarious!

[@7sevendaysara]

Ahahah none is going to stop you alexandra. Always a vulcano of ideas. I am obsessed with the art piece

[@casmith1758]

What is so great about Alexandra's look it's clean, minimalist modern classic with a twist. Love the kitties and her touch of Euro Candian cultural taste she's a bit of Coco Chanel with a dash of Kate Spade.

[@tinekejoldersma]

That mirror is really special together with the shelf and the quirky lamp. And pink does make it warm. Lottie was happy the plant returned.

[@angelacurran5924]

Beautiful colours and so cosy but bright and light.

[@adgecy]

I love to see your bubbliness in this lax video. I’m glad to see you’re doing what you love during these strange and tough times

[@samantharowley125]

Love the flower light and mirror. Didn't realize how stunning the pink would look in the bathroom. Very nice!

[@clairemyers6687]

I love you and your style Alexandra! I have been making over my room with my mom using your tips from the last episode. Maybe a bathroom makeover is now in the near future! Keep doing what you're doing, you have helped so many people with your videos throughout quarantine. :)

[@chaoticchickengaming]

I’m so glad Melinda made the cut! And welcome to her beautiful sister Belinda - the photo. LOVING the pink wall, too.

[@denises9426]

Oh wow! It doesn’t even “feel” like a bathroom anymore! So cozy. Love it, that’s amazing!! 🥰👏🏻

[@ramonagibson5540]

Out of the three bathroom styles , I like this one the most ! The two ladies finish it off nice 👍

[@TrishaLynnSpins]

OMG!! Finally someone with as small a bathroom rental as I!! So cute, love it! Love the horizontal shelving idea! Been trying to think of how to gain space and add organization! Thank you for sharing this!!!!!

[@lastime77]

You improves ten folds than when you first began. Before every thing looked the same. Now, you’re really good at styling. :)

[@lindarosenthal6835]

Your cat is definitely your best accessory. Cheers

[@kiriaioulia]

I love adding a touch of whimsey to every room! Sometimes it's a tiny piece, so you have to search for it! In my living room it's a small wire tea light holder that is a snail!!!! I got it from Pier 1 years and years ago!!!

[@nazikiwe8259]

I like this much better than first bathroom makeover. That pink wall is everything.

[@pamelajohnson4989]

I love the newest makeover of your bathroom. Beautiful! 😍 Lotti is the most precious. So cute!! Great job, Alexandra! I love following your journey.

[@mem2bam]

loved everything about the makeover, but I loved the round mirror. It felt cozier to me because it matched the new shelf.

[@carableu]

Cute! I love the new touches and the pink wall...

[@crystaltelf288]

When you re-do one of your own rooms~~I love the before and I love the after!

[@ursulamelia7136]

Looks amazing. I love both versions but I think it's great to change things every now and so often! Love the new light and mirror!!!

[@andreashreni-carnahan7898]

You are a breath of fresh air. Love your videos!

[@mbunny3618]

I died at the light part 😂😂😭 I loved the makeover! Just when I thought it couldn’t get any cuter it did!

[@melindap.ullrich4564]

Love what you did in the bathroom. It amazes me how just a few simple changes can make it look fantastic! I really love the mirror!!

[@ILOLnumber1]

I love that pink paint colour so much!!!

[@marcidena8308]

The bathroom came out so nice. As soon as you showed the pink wall, it warmed it up so well. Love. 😊

[@joannetaggart4136]

Love the light above the sink! It's BEAUTIFUL!

[@jemma50]

I really liked your first makeover of the bathroom...but I like the latest one even better! LOVE the pink wall! ♥

[@essiei7301]

Just when you think it can’t get any better it gets better. It’s so cute. And Lottie has gotten so big 😍

[@valerieann2751]

I also got a long wooden shelf made for my bathroom. Once you have it, there’s no going back. So functional and pretty . Love it. I think I may have to use that pink color somewhere in my house

[@susanhull1098]

Is there anything better than quirky? No. Daily joy! ❤️

[@connihinkel7295]

Just a thought - you could put a little lip on the front edge of the "vanity shelf," to keep all the cute bottles, bells & baubles from falling off.

[@nancypettitt1211]

I like the way you redecorated your bathroom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am impressed that you would spend over $500.00 on the half-moon mirror. It is really beautiful though and looks great in that space. You are inspiring me to do some DIY stuff on some of my things when I get my own space. Thanks.

[@27Spiritgirl]

LOVE the pink! Great job on the new touches!!

[@mansi2830]

That tiny globe looks so cute

[@ishanisen2470]

I wish the light could be gold😍😍

[@louisesharland8922]

I thought I loved the bathroom before!!! But Omg. You out done yourself. That mirror is awesome, the paint colour works so well, and that light. What can you say!! Fab-u-lous!!!!!

[@sheilavanduynfote5539]

I love the remake bathroom, love the pink, shelf, mirror and picture. I am looking forward to the floor makeover 💕

[@ChelseaLyons]

Love how casual and sincere this video is! (Though I would never call you insincere 💕) Totally brightened my day. It’s clear you love your home and it’s making me see how I can love mine, too!

[@niciee23]

I can not stop watching your videos I recently subscribed a couple of days ago. Keep them coming !

[@boo4252]

I'm loving the light. Looks nice

[@emilybrannen334]

Alexandra… First of all you look beautiful in the color red! Secondly I’m having so much fun watching these part 2 re-decorating videos. The bathroom looks so great!...and functional! Can’t wait to see the floors! Love ur videos!

[@dianafernandez8000]

That moment with the light sooo romantic hahahaha loved it

[@jenniferwray9929]

That looks beautiful Alexandra and I can’t wait to see what you do with the floor. I’m in the process of renovating my very old house and I was at a loss at how to decorate it. Literally it’s thanks to you and your wonderful advice and ideas that my home is looking amazing. And on a budget. Thankyou so much for the inspiration.

[@bethlayton7496]

Love this makeover! However, I wouldn’t recommend keeping makeup brushes out in the open in the bathroom. Especially near a flushing toilet or where people wash their hands. Lots of bacteria droplets flying around, landing on the brushes then being transferred to your skin and makeup.

[@sillymamacita3854]

I want one of everything!! This is so gorgeous!! ❤️❤️❤️ Also, I can't wait for the flooring video because my rental's bathroom is almost identical, including the floors!! 😞 I'm always scared to use something to cover them because of the type of tiles they are, if that makes sense? So thank you for that too!! Lottie ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@cindybaty5944]

You mentioned you would link the plant wall vases...I would love to have that link if you could do it, sounds very fun. Thank you.

[@jessicawhite3810]

Lol I loved the soft focus edit of you in love with your light 😍😍😅😁

[@mcj-r5o]

I've been trying to find the right light fixture for my bathroom for ages and that one that you used is just perfect. Thanks!

[@judithmitchell4667]

Alexandra - Beautiful job. I did like the first make over but I am loving the half circle mirror and long shelf of this one. It gives it an entirely different vibe. Lovely. Happy weekend. Blessings - Judith

[@madanium]

This was such a great makeover! I loved the light and the way the lighting reflected off the pink wall is perfect!

[@loricolleran2014]

The shelf is perfect!! Going to have to do that in my bathroom, we also have like zero counter space and have to balance everything on the side of the sink.

[@bleugaze]

Hey. Your bathroom really came together at the end. I'm not a fan of the fixture but I love the effect it creates on the wall. I am hoping Chico could make that beautiful shelf in an upcoming episode? I mean even the stain is my favorite shade for wooden accents against a white background.

[@chippychick6261]

Lovely and peaceful

[@lovingandlovingturquoisela8043]

So cute as always. I wouldn’t have done a vanity mirror in that shape but you love it and that’s all that matters 🖤

[@maunarose]

Alexandra it’s so good! I love the pink with bits of red touches and black ones. Smooches for Lottie. 💗❣️🤍🖤💚

[@taniapinky1]

Oh ssssnap! Congrats Alexandra on 300k subscribers! Love your videos. ❤️😊

[@tiamofuckschaefer123]

Her staring at the freaking light had me dying ❤️

[@auntylinda7640]

😂

[@dhurt1217]

I get a Kate Spade vibe with the pink and black. Love it!

[@ModernGreenGoddess]

Absolutely love. The shelf is genius

[@sydneykasmar]

Thanks for all the videos you produce - I'm really enjoying your home renos.

[@quince5688]

I just want you to know I went and got myself a female support system and it makes me happy every single day when I look at her!! :) Thank you for sharing that -- I am v happy :)

[@ceceleevallie4511]

Love the wood horizontal shelf for storage but that small half moon mirror would drive me insane 😳

[@1124Lara]

Beautiful. 😍 Love all the details, color combination and specially the mirror and the wood shelf. Awesome. 👍

[@madamemy]

I loooovee it😍 would definitely change out the white smaller shelf though for a smaller brown one from the same material as the big one.

[@elizabethpineda3834]

The mini baskets are so cute !! And so you lol Lottie is so cute and he has such a cute kitten personality 🤍

[@theemarydee1610]

I think you could put hooks on the bottom of your shelf and hang small baskets 🧺 one for your daily makeup and free up the shelf space to put out what you are using.

[@lucycastroval8390]

So cute!!! Love you Alexandra!

[@leanneheist3008]

I am moving within the year, can't wait to use some of yours projects!!

[@hildat1907]

I love your bathroom makeover. Calm clean lovely

[@dawnbe_well7626]

I feel like the little container for your hair ties needs a pompom on top. 🤔

[@ruthgoddard6539]

Wow love it I too have a small barhroom with a tiny sink and no place to set anything.such great ideas.love the changes

[@MerryBee707]

You have great vision, and execution. Love the space.

[@sillymamacita3854]

That dreamy reaction to the light had me cracking up! 😍😄

[@chiaatanacio2976]

I love the slowmo effect