making over a wood cabin into a cozy winter getaway! | Upgrade My Stay

[@issy2496]

OMG!! Is this the new SUPER secret project you’ve been working on?!!?! 😱😱😍😍😍 YOU HAVE A VANNNNNNN. YA NEED A NAME FOR IT.!!!!

[@TheSorryGirls]

yessss let's brainstorm! I'll start: VANessa

[@jacquelinelouise6734]

What about “The Sorry Van” 😂

[@issy2496]

TheSorryGirls VANcesca (Francesca)

[@emmegson9353]

@@TheSorryGirls Miss VANjie? :P

[@ohjessika]

Vanna White? lol

[@ShannonAlexis96]

Maybe you can do a “time til checkout” graphic so we get a sense of time on this challenge.

[@andrewbarna5303]

Shannon Alexis yes please!

[@ang_131]

Love this idea. I’ll probably think it’s as fake as the Domino’s Tracker but it would still be a fun addition. :)

[@sweetheart101227]

Yes great idea!

[@Christine-bu9fs]

1. I love this concept for a show. 2. I love that the van has a hanging plant and macrame divider. So perfect!

[@howaboutno.8433]

Omg sameeee

[@ahumanaperson]

Same! Except I hate the macrame, and the plant looks like it’s screaming “save me from this life of pain” 🙂 Edit: typo

[@reagan4485]

@human so you don’t like it...😅🤣

[@DJoy222]

@@ahumanaperson so you basically just like #1 and despise #2? 🤷‍♀️

[@ahumanaperson]

D' Gypsy & @Anonymous I mean I love that they got a van and tried to decorate it

[@Kindred500]

I feel like the before and after shots could be slowed down a bit so you can really take in and appreciate the changes made. Also include the owners a bit more and give a little more of their side of the story.

[@carsonokeeffe]

My guess is they are related to carol and Dave. The sort of scolding way they said “don’t touch the paneling” made me feel like these were reluctant relatives that had agreed to this as a favor.

[@carsonokeeffe]

And that would also maybe explain why they didn’t give us any back story on who carol and Dave are, what they intend to use this space for, what style they wanted, etc. Clearly the sorry girls just wanted to focus on themselves and what they want.

[@carsonokeeffe]

there was also literally no feedback like do they even like it or? the ending was so rushed!

[@Kindred500]

@@carsonokeeffe agreed, I mean I get that KZbin has video limits it may cost more I'm not really sure how that works really I just know it's a thing. It really felt rushed and lacking in planning unlike like their other videos. The owners might not have been up to being on video that much or open to it like that but because not much was said about it we really don't know. In a way it really felt like they rented it out, pimped it out and then surprised the owners, like guess what! 🙂

[@Kindred500]

That's honestly allot to fit in one video though. Seems like a two part video would have been a bit better because the decor was awesome!

[@TheA6P]

LOVE the concept, huge congratulations on your hard work paying off 🎉 only thing I would like different is that you are more natural and "honest" about the process, less scripted... Be yourselves, we already love you ☺️

[@SwanCreates]

I love this new series, but I wished you talked about the people who owned th space more. I didn't feel connected like I usually do when you make over people's spaces.

[@itsonlyada]

Swan Creates i concur! Walking in & immediately saying let’s get rid of that...just made me sad for the owners & offput.? A lead in would help I guess

[@branmuffin15]

Yes like a lil snippet of the owners talking about their space

[@tinianight2250]

Maybe this particular couple didn’t want too much of their life on camera?? But I agree meeting the couple was off putting and awkward

[@selenexx]

Yes when they approached the owners it was so awkward. They could have at least said who they are and why they’re wanting a makeover

[@XO2HKIM]

@@selenexx I agree, the greetings and goodbyes were extremely awkward- no introductions, handshakes, or hugs

[@kaelaohara4117]

Everytime I watch you guys do big heavy duty DIY projects or painting, I’m always wondering if yous are comfy in the stunning outfits you wear or if you secretly think “I want to change into my sweats” 🤣 cause I know what I’d be wearing lol. Xx

[@burieVropride]

Me too!

[@dora1829]

Saaaaaameeee

[@jokevandenbroeck107]

SAMEEE first thing I was thinking watching this video hahahha

[@snuassauns]

Yep! Black paint and white pants. 😱

[@sampark6355]

I wonder if mounting the tv on the sloped wall would have made more sense than a smaller tv in a built-in cupboard.

[@valerieann2751]

Sam Park Should have mounted the TV on the flat wall by the window on a swing arm . Could watch from the bed or the couch that way

[@ktog4812]

YES! The small TV is so awkward. I thought they were going to come up with a real fix for that. And the pink accents were awful. I can understand the red in a cabin, but pink didn't feel right for the space.

[@discoQueen127]

Yeah I’ve watched too many tiny home renos to not put up a larger tv with a swivel arm to watch from anywhere.

[@LunaAmoraco]

Sam Park thank you o thought I was the only one

[@MsLaurasaurous]

And to make it smaller?!? Never

[@alexzakeaable]

Hey guys, amazing video! I am so fired up about the new series. One piece of feedback would be more "before" shots or longer ones when you are showing the "after". It shows the impact of your work more clearly!! I know we had a quick shot of the entire place but the kitchen bathroom and bedroom would have been good to include "before" shots of.

[@AngelaDianneMiller83]

Love this, but the beginning with the owners was rough! Maybe choose one of you to be the point person who says “[insert name] it’s so good to see you, thank you so much for opening your space up to us! Final thoughts before we start? [Their thoughts]... Great! Let’s go get started!”

[@robotering]

Great makeover! This new series seems a bit awkward without having the context of what the home owners are looking for, and how it will improve their space, and the functionality / $$$ of the air bnb. The new style music really emphasizes the awkwardness and staged qualities of the scenes, and the jokes and interactions seems a bit more forced than usual. There’s so much potential for this series, just needs some fine tuning to bring the audience into it so we can relate more.

[@eyrar99]

I agree, I think that part of the staged/artificial feeling might be coming from it not being edited by Justin

[@clairehunter5023]

Picky Femme I think they tried to make it more reality TV style, but I agree completely

[@cassieclay-smith5621]

This is really good feedback, I hope they see this and take it into consideration.

[@zombiehoe]

I love how you provided constructive criticism without being rude or condescending. People can be so mean sometimes.

[@alexandermason1072]

Picky Femme, why do people thinks it’s necessary to be so rude about the video. you call it “constructive feedback” but it’s not your youtube channel stfu

[@emiliamodrusan]

Becky: "we're short on time!!" Also Becky: stands and watches as Kelsey peels off the fridge plastic

[@PWingert1966]

ASMR Moment!

[@AutumnHarvest1]

I think this was the first cabin renovation I've seen. This was such a refreshing video to watch! That was a difficult space to work with because of the ceiling.

[@covenof2]

I LOVE this! I'm so excited for more! Also Fenelon Falls is very near us and is such a lovely place. My only criticism is that you spent the *entire* reaction section talking about what *you* think. I get you were nervous, but girls we just had 25 minutes of your thoughts. We want to see what THEY think about their space. You never gave them time to ever truly react, instead they only got the opportunity to briefly agree with you before the subject was changed again. You're normally so much better than that! You normally give more reaction time! I hope this was just nerves or whatever and you'll give the owners more voice in the future.

[@TheLesleymackay]

I kinda got the impression that the owners just weren't that chatty. I don't think it was the girls, they were just trying to avoid dead air!

[@Gelime_]

Painting that wood finish :( Makes me sad. Also why replace the tv?...I'd rather have a larger tv for the space than a tiny tv. Lol

[@itsmints]

I agree lol, the smaller tv was the only thing that really stood out to me as like a ... why would you do that. especially when they couple had centred the living room around the tv, they must use it a lot. Plus i almost thing the smaller one looked worse. Very cute still tho loved the makeover just

[@annaboller9291]

@@itsmints I was just thinking that I would be kinda angry if somebody replaced my bigger tv with a smaller one....

[@livelongandprospermary8796]

It didn’t look like fancy wood. Looked like regular like 1/4 inch plywood tbh

[@XO2HKIM]

Agreed, the smaller TV made the space appear smaller and not larger; similar to when someone uses too small of a rug for example, or hangs their curtains too low and close to the window

[@tine442]

Right! I think the black is too dark for the small place

[@lbee.3]

I like it way better when you’re just filming and not acting

[@kaleywilson5097]

Acting was way off.

[@magiaistnieje]

they are great diy-iers but not the best actresses...

[@savannahcarlon7033]

Acting real life is super tough, watch any reality TV show. That's why they shouldn't be so scripted.

[@ashleymariaa]

I’m assuming that this series is one of the ones Kelsey worked so hard on getting funded? Great video! Can’t wait to see more from this series!!

[@piasophieeckel8497]

The intro is nicely designed, I really appreciate it!

[@howaboutno.8433]

Ikr? Loved it!!!!

[@Lisa6812]

Pia Sophie Eckel I thought it was too fake and scripted and not their usual self. I know their trying something different but i wasn’t feeling it.

[@rmereh]

I know there are lots of comments like this, but it would be great to have a format you follow for each episode. Introduction in van, meet with owners (shake their hands or hug or something!), background/history of rental, what they'd like improved, overview of space, basic plan for makeover, actual makeover, your own reactions, owners reaction, walk through of new space, end thoughts. Super glad you're doing this series! :)

[@Andreezy21]

Can we acknowledge how good Beckky looks? Living for this outfit... *ahem* outfits deets please ;)

[@AStrumxo]

I love the second outfit. So cute

[@vtt5176]

Production value and idea are amazing! But there was a thing I couldn't ignore: music. It was all over the place and confusing : badass rock music, royalty free "comic bits" music, then romantic music for assembling furniture, but next time furniture is assembled to rock music again, the reflection part was using spa/royalty free inspo music. It made me feel like episode was edited by 3 different people who had their own "vide" for the video. Some people feel this was forced, I blame it on editing choices, rather than girls actually being "fake".

[@fakelove1dionysus292]

Am I the only one that watch's videos like this and Wants to renovate and paint some part of the house 😂

[@jailaxmijain4900]

No. Me tooooo

[@meowhobbydessert7682]

No! I want to redo everything when I watch these

[@christinemichele2318]

Nope. Scratches that itch for me for sure.

[@sweetness371]

I love this as a series! When I heard the intro, for some reason I thought you were going to do it without telling the owners. Then when you checked out you'd be like "Surprise! See ya!"

[@rocioiribe5841]

That's what it seemed like esp when "they signed the guest book"

[@sunflwer1111]

This is such a fun idea. The place is so inviting now. Changing the bed space made such a difference. Love! Looking forward to more videos in this series.

[@annekieffer1167]

Love the concept, but it"s a bit too staged... Be yourself is always better, and you're amazin humans sooooooo ;)

[@AStrumxo]

I disagree. I see where you’re coming from, but I think they did a good job of seeming more professional and including some “blooper” moments that let their personalities shine through. I liked that they talked about the progress of the room over coffee, and not just standing in the room like the normally do during their room makeovers

[@Cynthiaa315]

Yeah I feel like a lot of the commentary was TV like and that is not why I like KZbin. I like the authenticity all the KZbinr without it feeling like they wrote a script

[@lidiav7863]

Agreed, dont really need another staged hgtv style reno show

[@emilyg5648]

Completely agree, dont like the HGTV vibe.

[@heatherp2707]

I agree, this was kinda cheesy and over acted. Not natural at all.

[@ang_131]

This has got to be the result of one of the grants Kelsey slaved over. It’s definitely TV quality, but I gotta say, you have committed some of the sins that HGTV is guilty of. Your outfits (heels?!?!) don’t feel appropriate for what you’re doing, and some of your conversations just feel too scripted. It was so great when your usual banter shone through (rug-rets!!!). That said, it was still a great example of the work you do and feels so achievable for the rest of us. Can’t wait to see the rest of the series and how you ladies settle into your roles. :)

[@kriStanford2014]

YES this reminds me of one of my favorite shows ever, Stay Here with Genevieve Gorder on Netflix. Super excited for this guys, great idea! I agree with some of the other comments that some context about the owners and the space at the beginning of the video would take this to the next level.

[@chaselyse2385]

Love the concept but I feel like it’s way too scripted

[@sadielynn4298]

Loved the makeover, definitely with Kelsey on the joy of peeling the plastic off the fridge, BUT CHANGE THE DOOR SWING!!!! Super easy to do and makes a huge difference in the flow.

[@TheDiariesofDevin]

Idk how I feel about this new series. I mean well done for sure, but at times it felt a little too rehearsed/staged/produced, instead of spontaneous, genuine and personal. Maybe you guys will work out kinks tho. Congrats on the new success

[@anijnasdihsar]

I love that the owners are real people with real reactions, not hired actors.

[@Blackthumbcrochet]

Omg guys! Such a great episode, love this new series. Cute ideas with the driving scene of what you want to do, check in with the owners and the morning coffee meeting of when needs to be done to upgrade the space and would you love about the space. Would like if the owners would tell you what doesn’t work in the space for guests and a few things they don’t want you to mess with, a lil challenge added 🥰

[@ugh1428]

the production quality of this so good! this is better than most of the shows on TV! great work guys!

[@acflnnr]

I love the low-key vibe of this show. Not sensational like american deco shows. Keep up the good work ladies!

[@vanessakrascsenics5199]

Literally EVERYTHING about this is amaaaaazing, I'm so happy to see this secret project finally come to life 😍 You girls really did an amazing job, I'm loving this new series

[@nokiahmotorz01]

Carol seems so sweet! Loved seeing her reaction!

[@Housewarmin]

WOAHHHH.... where is this production quality come from!??Awesome series.

[@ReggieUnderbelly]

"This video was produced with the financial participation and support of the Bell Fund and Ontario Creates." They were saying in a video awhile ago they were filling out grant applications so this must have been approved. Government arts funding in Canada is pretty interesting, and it's cool to see KZbinrs making Canadian content like this with grants. I hope the Sorry Girls focus a little more on the interesting aspects of the regions they are travelling to in the future but it was definitely cool to have a higher production budget with drone shots.

[@apatak2]

Excited for the change-up in content! I do think that there's obviously a lot of behind the scenes planning and DIY-ing that wasn't shown and I definitely wouldn't mind additional cut-ins of those moments. The SorryGirls style of "this is how it works in real life" is one of my favorite parts of your 'vibe'.

[@goneawaytonz]

Love this concept but don't love the overprdouction feel of a tv show, it's not what I want from youtube. I would also like to know more about the owners, how you found them, where you got the things from etc.

[@klear19634]

I think this is a great way to work with spaces that arent just open and white rectangles. Also its great to see more styles explored than just the big 3 (boho, minimalist, farmhouse) im excited for more

[@marygmack]

I think we missed a perfect opportunity when making the mounted headboard.. it could have been a "mountain" headboard where you make it in the shape of a mountain ridge line and still mount it on the wall as a normal head board

[@amandasimonds9]

OKAYYYY YOU GUYS ARE KILLIN IT! First of all these episodes are edited BEAUTIFULLY GOD DAMN. And Becky with her jokes omg I'm living for you two always

[@sonjaconrads978]

Damn guys this is so great and looks and feels so professional! Amazing job, love me a good make over series 🥰😍

[@Nicholstonejournal]

This is incredible... the quality of this production is better than some shows I’ve seen on TV. You’ve really got something with this new series. Congratulations!

[@FelineOcelotLady]

Cozy winter cabin? How can I resist?

[@TheSorryGirls]

I KNOW

[@katymaloney]

Canadian catnip! xD

[@jkmacalalad]

I love love love the vibes of this video. So chill and calming. I'll watch this whenever I'm in a bad mood.

[@LizzyHertlein]

Not really a fan of how this was produced. The video felt awkward, rehearsed, and unfinished. The tv stand was a miss for sure, it just looks like plywood painted black. Also the premise seems odd. You're staying the night there, but you obviously aren't because there's at least three of you and no bed? Felt like low budget HGTV. It took me 4 or 5 sittings to get through this video.

[@ohjessika]

Great work guys!! All that hard work of getting applications and proposals done was soooo worth it, this is going to be an awesome series!! Can't wait for more episodes!

[@TheHanification]

This was awesome! 😁 You guys must be so proud of this series, can't wait for the rest 😍 And I love that your van has macrame and a hanging plant, so on brand 😂 xx

[@Idontwantachann]

The changes you did made such a Huge difference!!!

[@amanda17ss]

Love this new series! So excited to take some ideas from here for my Cape Breton cabin. Can’t wait to see more. The first episode was 😍😍😍😍🎉

[@jennazeuq]

I’ve been binge watching all of your videos lately and I really appreciate the production value of every thing y’all do.

[@phoebexxlouise]

I know you would've talked to the owners before meeting them but I haven't met them! I'd love to meet them in some way! :)

[@naterobin7351]

the production quality of this is unmatched on youtube. incredible. this was like a whole tv episode

[@amypost1037]

Love this concept guys!! Congratulations!! xxx

[@TheSorryGirls]

Thanks Amy!!! We're so excited we can finally share this with everyone!!

[@GG-eg9jv]

OMG I love this style!!! This is a similar feel to the American pickers on TV but sorry girl style!!! I cannot wait for more episodes of this! You need your own TV show now :) xxx

[@alison2304]

Amazing makeover! You can tell from the owner's reaction that they were pleased. So respectful using items they already had. There is nothing that the Sorry Girls can't do and I am enjoying this new series.

[@nikkal19]

giving me american picker vibes in the beginning haha. excited for this series!!!

[@meilanijesper9621]

Kelsey when you swiped the goodies from the workshop, that's me every time I visit my parents. They have the best stuff laying around!

[@TheMonsterbackeee]

This series is already amazing!! 😍

[@jamier9878]

Seriously one of my favorite channels on KZbin! You guys need a show on Netflix or something!

[@juicedboxes]

I'm so happy for the sorrygirls team, this series is already so good! Well worth the anticipation and all those funding apps :)

[@lindsey789]

OK WOW LADIES YES!!!! Not even past the title sequence and I am HERE for this series!!!!

[@livahansen8746]

When is there coming more episodes of Making Home?❤️❤️❤️

[@TheSorryGirls]

The next episode is half done!

[@livahansen8746]

CAN’T WAIT!!!!😍❤️

[@suehromada]

Loved the cheesy guestbook bit. So fun !

[@softfishy]

Aww the guest book signing was my favorite part. I can't wait to see more from this series.

[@insomniousluci2931]

Seeing you take that rocking chair out of there killed me. My great grandparents had the same one, I know it’s hella old. I really hope it is being kept in a safe place and didn’t get trashed.

[@jennyreed3331]

I loved this! I literally felt like I was watching an HGTV show.

[@catkirchner1759]

How cool! First watching the episode I was like wow, the van is so packed with stuff it's spilling into the front. At the end of the episode, I realized they decorated the van with the macrame and plant!

[@conniedeshazo3031]

I’d bet my bottom dollar they disliked the black paint , probably isn’t black now. It didn’t fit in a rustic cabin. And the tiny TV, I’m sure they took that out also.

[@TiaraS00]

i love that you guys bring so much fun and humor into the videos as well as making it informational. Keep up the great work!

[@jjfrank]

Love this reno but the pink really feels out of place, especially with the cherry red accents?

[@katelynnutterdowling9991]

This is my favorite series you all have done! So cute and easily inspirational for my home. It just goes to show how one painted wall, a few simple changes, and some decor can change the entire space! Love!

[@dawsonl7647]

This is amazing! Such a fab series idea I can’t wait to see more! I’d love to see some behind the scenes vlogs as well!

[@jinshjinshanajinsh8413]

That plastic peeling part was so relaxing

[@NoeliaCardarelli]

You missed the opportunity of doing something really cool with the tv! I would have mounted to the ceiling with some hinges so you can pull it down when you want to use it and then back to the ceiling when it's not being used to save the space

[@randeeprkaur]

Love what you did with the moose lamp, and the textures and pops of red and ALL of it!!!!! Great job guys 💪🏼💕🦌

[@lifewithrush5826]

Waw girls, Congratulations 🥳 I enjoyed this so much! So creative and fun. The filming and editing was on top and the transformation of the cabin was so good! Can’t wait to see the next episode 😘

[@erikahentsch]

This gives me Property Brothers meets Canadian Pickers vibes and I love it 😍

[@Ddouglas0302]

That was a awesome make over! So so cute!

[@juliagraph]

I really like the changes you guys made! Looking forward to you guys being more comfortable with this format and rocking new places! I love the idea and know you’ll grow into it.

[@ellamitch06]

Love the outcome. Wish I can stay in that cabin. ❤️

[@Katie-fv6ej]

Felt like you guys landed a TV deal! SUper cute and fits with the rural canadian lifestyle (wasnt too fancy for the owners). Definitely for the next shows (I hope there are many more planned!!!!!) i think talking with the owners more (I could tell these guys were a little camera shy/not the talkative type) about what is needed to make it better for renters/more of a destination (what people go there to do while on vacay). Also, I know people probably wont be watching much tv there but I like other commenters ideas on mounting the existing tv so it isn't on the floor and isn't too small.

[@anboffbrand]

i'm utterly horrified that you would paint that antique cabinet black instead of just staining it.

[@user00616]

Y’all!!!!!!!! Looooove this format!!! Who needs HGTV?!? 😻😻

[@ggmax2958]

I love it, so ready for the next one.

[@ShavonneRiordan]

Both of you are superstars! I beamed with joy the whole episode!! All that hard work has really paid off💖

[@chrismccullough5107]

Perfect chill winter stay

[@eyrar99]

This is such a good idea for a series, but I wish it didn't feel so staged!

[@taniatay1]

Perfect COVID-19 videos! I've been so busy I didn't even know about the series!

[@kristiananoel]

You guys should help them with photos for their listing and share the listing so people can find it

[@crazyyxcurlss37]

already obsessed with this series !!!

[@jordand930]

awe!!!! the owners seemed so sweet! i love the space before but it’s even more cozy after. what a cute idea for a series!

[@corinawohlfert1787]

I hit that like button as soon as I heard the Rug-ret pun. Love it!

[@annarose2540]

I used this video to make my mom a regular viewer now! She loves HGTV so I showed her this intro and she was hooked!!

[@MsLaurasaurous]

Lol watching her paint subscribe reminds me of my dad painting cuss words on a barn when he was a teen, and painting over it thinking no one would see and they could see them forever lol

[@pistachioqueen2024]

You know ladies, I love the show with the humor. Who cares if everything wasn't perfect. I think you girls did awesome. Don't let the negative comments get you down................ Keep it up, I look forward to your next video...

[@IvyRoad]

Nicely done! I really wasn't sure about taking the wonderful mid-century shades off those cool lamps, but in this setting the new shades makes them more cohesive with everything else, and showcases the base much better. This surprised me. You really know what you're doing, and I'm sure they'll keep the shades safe to be reunited at some point in the future. Really nice job.

[@annlarse]

the rug joke is a perfect example of why i love these girl

[@ChristinaNichol23]

Guys, this was amazing! When the plastic was being taken off the fridge at the same time as the time laps -- that killed me it was the perfect touch of humor. This was such a joy to watch! Can't wait for more to come