I TURNED MY CLOSET INTO A HOME OFFICE! | Small Space Office Makeover

[@rocketsinc]

I really admire how you are handling the pandemic. This is such a safe space and I appreciate it so much.

[@AlexandraGater]

RocketSinc that means so much to me, thank you!

[@lottetersago586]

I feel like everyone needs their own space (no matter how small) in these times so this is a great video!

[@AlexandraGater]

Yes I agree! And thank you for watching!

[@teresabell1014]

Years ago I used my hall closet as a sewing room. My husband built a table top, it was great because I could sew anytime I wanted. If company came I just shut the door.

[@AlexandraGater]

So great! It's really nice to be able to close the door at the end of the work day!

[@davyboysb]

Hi Alexandra, You are a REAL bright ray of sunshine to so many of us during these dark days. Please keep up your FANTASTIC work. Best regards, David

[@alicesullivan1790]

Alexandra Gator, I love you and your channel. You not only have such inspirational and do-able creative ideas, your calming voice and positive attitude are helping me and more than 100,000 viewers of just this segment alone to stay calm, learn new skills, and feel good about staying home in our homes you have helped to make warm safe havens during this time of social distancing to help flatten the curve of Covid-19. You are one of my sheroes. Be safe, be well, and take care. With love and hugs from South Carolina, US.

[@emilydenny5276]

I know I'm a while late to finally watching this but thank you so much for this, I'm giving a mini-makeover to my boss's office and I love the ikea pegboard system! My lovely boss is a counselor who works with a lot of kids and teens and continues to work hard during the pandemic. She works out of an older building that came furnished with some dated pieces - desk, table, shelves, etc - and I work in her office opposite days of her during this time so I'm going to give her a lil surprise makeover =) It won't be as big a change as this but it'll certainly add some much-needed organization to her life (one of the main reasons she hired me!) and brighten up her desk. Thank you Alexandra!!! Your videos are a highlight of my week.

[@angemarie12]

That birch frame around the TV got me! This is the first time it's made sense to me why someone would want it. I just thought you had a beautiful piece of art on the wall.

[@samnelius]

i love the closet office idea for someone who works at home and wants to separate their professional space from their personal. when they're all done they can just close it up and it's out of sight!

[@brontesaurusrex7235]

I don't think I ever said thank you for your first video about your closet office inspiring me to do the same with mine. It's doing double time as a closet and an office, but I realized it was such a ridiculously BIG space for clothes for one person and I hated having an office corner in my bedroom. Rethought my organization, reduced my amount of clothes Marie Kondo style (haven't regretted it, realized I had way too many clothes), and moved my desk right on in. It's like I just made another room, plus I can shut the door on my work when I'm done. This has been particularly useful now that I'm working from home. I love it.

[@RaeC5280]

Looks great! I'm glad you went with the pink, the dark gray might have felt oppressive in such a small space.

[@NewUkeNewYork]

Living vicariously through you. We had to move during this pandemic (didn’t want to!) and ikea’s shipping is so delayed in our area we are having to wait weeks and weeks. There are many more problems in the world, so I’m not complaining, but I’m glad to be able to watch someone else organize while I can’t!

[@AlexandraGater]

Good luck with your move!!

[@Desukoni]

Omg same! We ordered the “self collection” delivery option, regret it because we will probably only be able to do that in a month or even two :(

[@shiannbembridge1804]

I know I wanted to order a few things but it was like 6 weeks :( I'm such an impatient person too lol

[@NewUkeNewYork]

Alexandra Gater Thanks!

[@alicejump2290]

Peachy pink is lovely! Small space done right! Stay safe!

[@shayelea]

Looks great! That is a really good pink. It makes the whole room look more cohesive.

[@Kath-Erina]

It turned out so pretty! If you feel extra bored you could project the pattern of the wallpaper onto the wall and line it very lightly with a pencil and paint over the lines with white wall paint :) then you would have the exact pattern but diy-ed it ;)

[@flowersafeheart]

That is so clever!

[@manjitkaur7623]

Ya it’ll be so subtly pretty too! What an amazing idea

[@skbwolverine]

Awesome idea!

[@lahirko1961]

So happy I found you! I’m in Texas, bought my first house 2 years ago, and have a craft/office that needs you! I just love watching your videos.

[@stellabythesea1492]

Thank you for the skill share 2 months FREE😍! I’ve been binge watching you today while staying inside sewing with the AC on. It’s so hot and humid out today. Thank you sweet girl. You are fun and creative to watch. Much 💕

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Great redo of that space Alexandra, I'm loving that soft peachy pink, so girly yet not too girly. I love how it is simple and so organized with that peg board, super cool. Thanks for this video, since I am an essential worker I have not been isolated like so many people, so when I do get time I have been organizing and getting rid of things I no longer need or want. It's very liberating to get things organized and make the space look better. Most of my space is small since I live in a house that is less than 800 square feet, but lately I have been having a great time cleaning and organizing things, I will be painting my walls which should really change the look of things and for sure brighten the room. Thanks again Alexandra, stay safe and I will see you soon, sending love and hugs, bye for now.

[@mauricepowers3804]

I love how you said if you feel like doing stuff do it but if you feel like laying on the couch then lay on the couch !!! I do a little of both 🥰 I absolutely love the office it’s fresh and very cheerful I’m so glad that you did that !! One tiny thing I would move that basket on the floor to the left side instead of the right because you can see it from the left better in your pictures and because the door is on the left it would give you more foot room on the right side if that makes any sense to you 😬 keep ‘em coming Alexandra !!😎

[@astzfat3319]

Mirror tiles surrounding peg board to reflect natural light!

[@michelleleonard5296]

I have totally been in an Alexandra Gater marathon. I love Everything you make over!!!

[@ChiaraMagix]

Looks great, as soon as you add also bright lighting, it will be perfect!

[@marywest2896]

so much better with the paint background, the color is great and without a pattern so your board and office things are the decor, which is so pretty. love how everything ties together. if you feel you need more task light, i found these new generation led pop lights that go under a shelf, and it can either be attached with a screw, included or command strips also included. bright light in a small, movable, and rent friendly package.

[@rudianyreis770]

I am getting super inspired to makeover my office space at home, since now I have been using it full time preparing lessons and grading assignments! I want to make it cute and peaceful for when I have live instruction time with my students. Your style really resonates with what I think it will make it very nice to share through the screen with my little ones, and still enjoy it while working on my own. Thank you so much for sharing your ideas!! You are awesome!!

[@denises9426]

Love pegboards, so neat and tidy. I can’t believe how much Lottie has grown! ❤️

[@AlexandraGater]

I know she's so big :(

[@chrisvolkoff5819]

OMG! You had me at pom pom push pins! Sooo totally you and I had no idea they even existed! Major Smiling! I really loved the change the paint made in your space. Great color choice. Passionate about that peg board! Thanks for the inspiration! Stay healthy and safe! Keep the videos coming!

[@nancyanneberg403]

During this time this particular video is so useful even without a business at home, we, which means me, need to handle business in a small separated orderly space. Thank you. And your sponsors.Keep well

[@janetbodine5733]

So much creativity in such a small space - fantastic!

[@bandteesnblazers]

Dark and mooooody, I loved the charcoal grey!

[@lenarobins2480]

I loved this version better than last one. Simple, cute, efficient.

[@chelsiemarieduhh]

Love! Those decals would be cute on the side walls in your office

[@manjitkaur7623]

I’m so glad you swayed away from the green. Totally agree with you and the color came out amazing!!!! Love the new space. Feels so tidy and organized ❤️

[@smcb2202]

Amazing makeover! Loved it! Love the paint colour! Good choice!!!

[@OrganizeCreateDecorate]

What a cute make over, Alexandra. I have the IKEA pegboard over my sewing machine and love it! So many little organizers for it to keep what you need within arms reach.

[@gallopingbeansfoster]

Yusssssssssss! This office is sooooooo stinkin' cute! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that you decided to paint the door! 😀

[@oliviarucker5013]

Wow what a great transformation! This might be my new favorite!

[@thatsockwrd8285]

Cutteee!! I LOVE THAT PAINT COLOR!!

[@sarahjanke9945]

Thank you for your kind opening words regarding our current new normal; it was super encouraging. Your closet/office turned out so well! Love it and love your videos.

[@martesandland5992]

So cute! I would give that monstera plant a mosspole for it to climb as it is kinda floppy the way it is now. I think the extra height would fill in that blank space beside the TV nicely. Love your videos.

[@katherinecastleberry3345]

Love your refreshed cloffice!!

[@astzfat3319]

Love your update. I would have removed the door and hung a curtain to maximize opening AND give impression of being a window!

[@courtyerey8919]

You are giving me so much inspo to make a closet office for my jewellery making 🙌 😍❤️

[@AlexandraGater]

Awww yay! I say do it!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Good idea using a closet as a workspace! 💛 I’m always making a mess when I’m filming because I have no dedicated space yet! Maybe once I see some more growth I’ll set something up! Thanks for the inspiration! 🙌🏼

[@karenmcneill2602]

Love this! So so glad you went with that colour, and painted it beautifully. I would love an office like this...need to MAJORLY declutter the spare room!

[@sharonsomers5513]

Love the office remake. Like the color you chose

[@margiescheide9651]

Great video! You always make everything look so easy and beautiful. I have been thinking of redecorating my whole house (30+ years old). There are 2 things that I have meaning to ask you and your friend DIY Danie about. First I think you both need to get together and create a book on what you both do best. I think that would make a great coffee table book and I would never be able to put it down. 2nd, how can I hire you and Danie come to my home and redo my original 80's style kitchen? Thanks and have an awesome day.

[@MsSassyMT]

The color choice was perfect.

[@lua6041]

Beautiful!! I suggest you to paint the door knob a metallic color like gold or rose gold ❤️

[@citydesk4527]

You inspired me with your previous video on the cupboard office and I turned my huge kitchen cupboard into a mini office. Very useful while I have to work from home. I do need some inspiration about the lighting though, it can be a little dark sometimes. Thanks for the uplifting video.

[@swetaghimirey]

Really good way we all can cope in this situation, really helpful.

[@naroacanalo8544]

Alexandra!!! You're so awesome!! Girl power 💪. I admire how you can mount everything on the wall. ✨☺️ I understand and think it was the best idea to keep the same colour palette in your closet as well. It works much better than the wallpaper before. 😘 Lots of hugs from Germany

[@vickinoeske1711]

Saw this posted and thought, she did this already with the fab leaf wallpaper. Now I get it. Looks great. Love the Ikea cat litter box hack. What a fantastic idea.

[@karinedesfosses3678]

I love the color you went with and how you painted the door as well. It looks lovely!

[@jessicajones900]

I love the ikea peg boards, it opens more counter space! ❤️ I have the white one for my office and I love it.

[@nikkidiniz]

Completely loved the transition, it even gave me some inspiration on what to do with my daughters space in her room and how to make more efficient 😍🤍

[@Makeuploveculture]

Also love the color in the office!!!!!

[@jasmondisaacs]

I turned an old entertainment center (very small with 2 small doors on front ) and took doors off and added a small curtain and now my cat uses that and no1 ever knows where it is because its in our coat closet.. love how you added a little kitty door!

[@karenjohnson4433]

Absolutely love the paint color! The whole makeover is soooooo well done. I wish you could do a bazillion makeovers for us to watch! I completely changed my living room around today. Gives me a whole new perspective on everything for awhile. Karen Florida

[@evezford]

I like the closet office redo, very nice😁 My cat litter box has a charcoal filter/odor absorber and I think it makes a difference. Also it’s a covered box with a swinging door, so that helps, too.

[@aglynch143]

Loved!! Painting the door was lovely! Never would have thought of that. Very subtle but makes a statement of that makes sense. Motivating!

[@evaowens1400]

What a great addition to your living room! Beautiful job!

[@mixtakespics]

I miss your black wall light 😍😭 I love it, definitely loving the pink wall. X

[@loril4064]

Loved this makeover. I never thought a peg board could look so good!

[@miss.leviwhiteside5923]

I love it!! And the door is SO much better now! The tv frame is too-I kept looking at it thinking...is that the tv becuase before the black frame was too much w/ all those other lighter colored frames & yep, same tv new border. I also loved that banana leaf wallpaper from the first time you turned it into the office-so sad it didn´t work out. But this is beautiful too & more minimal/streamlined w/ other decor than the wallpaper office was.

[@amsbmp]

So cute, adorable and practical. Love the pink color.

[@bioliv6567]

Wow, amazing job! So satisfying to see the end result!!

[@chylekauffman4468]

Thank you for the free two months of skill share! I am excited to try it now that I'm home with my kids. I have been slowly renovating our house while my husband is at work and hopefully this will give me more ideas! Love your channel and I love your face!

[@sb6884]

Did the same thing a few weeks ago. However, I 86ed my doors, added some fairy lights, and a curtain for an ergonomics chair. That back support is important!

[@tomikkaanderson7072]

Alexandra, I loved the design of the wallpaper you decided not to use. Can you share the website where you found those cute wallpaper designs.

[@unviewsyourmonster8113]

Hey Alexandra! Please could you make a video about how to add personality to a space that you cant change the furniture of, for example university dorms. Thank you and keep the amazing videos! 💛💛

[@joangrant5857]

I absolutely love your closet make over!! The pink is so pretty!

[@joanmilano5302]

You need a cute little desk lamp. That would finish it off beautifully! I would go crazy if I didn't have a lamp on my desk.

[@vickynegrett]

Iwas going fot tha black but that pink looks good also! I feel the desk should be wider, for you to have a deeper desk and light also... love it

[@rachelturner6129]

I LOVE my ikea peg board I have one in my bathroom and I keep my hair brush, hand towel and tooth brushes on it. Plus it's so easy to install!

[@TheUrbanFarmyard]

So well timed! Last night I rewatched your original home office makeover, as I'm beginning to convert one of my closets into an office and storage area. Brilliant!!

[@lyssyloops6568]

Hey! New subscriber from the UK. I am so inspired by your videos and have been able to make small tweaks to my own space that make such a difference already. Thank you ☺️

[@DapurAzizamSamarinda]

Hi... I'm an Indonesian and I always enjoy your video 😍

[@ginalever6984]

such a creative use of space. love it!

[@tomatostellar]

I love Lottie and Harriet....oh yeah the closet office space too

[@Jellekee__]

I suggested turning our closet into a lil work space for him and he just laughed at the idea! Don't feel that silly now haha

[@tammymarciniak1251]

Love the painted door!!!

[@SchulungKDCB]

i have a calkbordsticker from ikea mounted over that desk. its great for notes. i think next time i do one side chalkbord amd the other pegboard

[@mglouise97]

I caved this week after working from hole for 3 weeks and took my family up on their offer to take a hand-me-down desk off their hands. I don't have a nook for it so it's just sitting against my living room wall next to my tv. I tried to decorate a smidge to better define that area as *work* but that's the best I can do right now. On the hunt for an office chair because my dining room chairs are not made go be sat in for 8+ hrs a day.

[@lynnnovak889]

I love it! I think I might’ve painted the pegboard the peachy pink because 1) it’s fab! And 2) it’s more visually restful/less stuff to see! But Gorg!

[@leahr.2620]

Good choice on the color, like the stool too.👍👍

[@susanpratt3290]

Nicely done. I love the pink on the walls and the closet door, it makes the door stand out from the wall. I have been doing some major spring cleaning and re-organizing on and off. (So I don't get too tired all at once). I have also taken time to just relax, watch some TV and online videos. I have started clearing some shelves in my closet. (Did the kitchen and bathroom).

[@MariMB08]

OMG Love the color. It turned out sooooooo cute and organized. I love the idea of the basket. I am going to use that idea to hide all of my printer and computer cords. Thanks for the great video!

[@aeep0820]

How are you liking The Frame tv? Do you feel like it’s worth the splurge? I’ve been eyeing one forever!

[@BlkbirdCDN]

Love skill share! So many classes for everything. It's been awesome this last month

[@hsepulveda1]

WOW! It looks really nice!

[@gennesisperez1289]

Love it. I love it all!!! This is what I needed to see

[@katrinareyes4544]

Love it! Where are the floral stickers you had on the wall before from??

[@105cathy]

Another “win”! Thank you for sharing. Your office nook is charming.

[@adviceologie]

I was rooting for the peachy wallpaper as well as the one on the bottom right, so happy you chose the peachy one looks so good ! I agree with you on the green, your green pieces are a muted green ! Love it 🌟🦋💖

[@niab.3600]

This was a huge success! I love that you kept it neutral as well💕 I think a closet office is such a cute idea. Great job👌👍💯

[@luxnailsbykc]

OMG I LOVE THE ARC system!! I got one this year for school and I freaking love it so much

[@Muva_Candi]

Super cute and functional!

[@dianecruz1828]

Loved every single thing. Color is beautiful.

[@jennifercase393]

This was such a great video! I really loved how it turned out...it's cute but also very practical. And I love that paint color!

[@MultiDonna26]

Love it and the paint colour

[@jordieneumann1712]

i've been watching your channel for a really long time, i find it so relaxing and I'm always so excited when you upload! thanks!