Making Over My Boyfriend's Home Office *ONLY ALLOWED TO BUY ONE NEW ITEM!*

[@VeganChickInOz]

I’m loving the challenge of using what you have. We don’t need to completely re-buy a rooms worth of furniture every time. More like this! Loved the after, such a welcoming space ❤️

[@mylifeinanutshell6931]

Also get together with a few friends and swap stuff you are trying to unload...I mean rehome 😁🤣😅

[@trishpipkins]

I thought your chair wouldn't look right but it totally does! That bookshelf is amazing. Seriously beautiful. Great job. I demand pics of Noah and Lottie having read time. 🤣💖🐈‍⬛

[@PromisedJubilee]

It's so cool how the rug brought out rusty tones in the chair. It totally looks like a different color!

[@amandakwolyk3711]

Paint the bookshelf wall that navy color you painted his living room. It would make it so moody and warm!

[@SabJ-c4o]

Hi Alexandra! I am a huge fan from California. I started watching you about a year ago when I suffered a medical emergency. Your show really helped think less about my circumstances and so it’s become a comforting space that I enjoy. You make it look do easy but I know it’s a lot of work! I just wanted to share a great tip for storing files that I’ve used in my home. I hate metal filing cabinets, so we stored our files in baskets on our book shelf. You can actually store hanging files using the sides of basket as the base and then place the folders in the hanging file. You don’t need the ugly the metal frame! Hope this idea works for future reno inspo. 😊

[@pwr2th3peaceful]

His reaction was really sweet. I feel like he's not super emotive but you could tell he was really pleased. Love that

[@Cathilee86]

I love the way your style shows through but Noah's taste is the primary focus. Also, Noah talking about story time with Lottie in the reading nook was just so cute

[@carlyh6913]

Hahaha she killed me with her expression when he said the adorable thing about Lottie. Her face was like ”My child and my man, reading together 🤣🥺”

[@hjcabc]

That bookcase and light fixture are both unique AND absolutely made for each other! The whole office is a great mixing of old and new!

[@meriahmakes6870]

Be careful with the hand weights being right on the furniture. The coating most of those have will eat away at furniture finishing. Put a placemat or something under the weights to protect the furniture finish!

[@SuperLunchable]

I didnt know that, thanks

[@meriahmakes6870]

@@SuperLunchable happy to spread the word. I’ve seen many photos of people’s furniture getting ruined from them!

[@udlove09]

What! I need to go move the weights!

[@LuckyLifeguard]

bumping up so other folks can see!! i didn't know this either

[@meriahmakes6870]

@@LuckyLifeguard I learn a lot from product reviews - there are tons of photos of damaged furniture finishes from them. Hope more people find out before it’s too late!

[@outoftheburrough]

I'd love to see the sloped ceiling and short wall below the window (& maybe the flat section of ceiling) painted in the matching navy, I think it would throw a different slant on an accent wall & keep a lightness but also a dark broody moody aspect to the room

[@leanneb6622]

Noah's so lucky to have you. That office looks AMAZING. He didn't even comment on you buying 2 things 🤣

[@AlexandraGater]

And I’m just as lucky to have him! 💕

[@munkeyzoo]

Three if you count the print ☺️

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@munkeyzoo I am pretty sure that was a "freebie" from HP, who sponsored the video !

[@AlexandraGater]

I actually purchased that a while ago for a different makeover and printed it again for this one (the beauty of downloadable art)

[@JaZmine147]

@@AlexandraGater I remembered it and was wondering why you printed it again instead of using the old one. But it's cool that you can have it in 2 different spaces as well.

[@senselessrose]

Noah's Rug and your chair were made for each other. It looks so good. Love the shelves too, and the light was definitely worth the splurge and rule bending. It was a really great price and really does pull it all together.

[@mojoholo9529]

You’re Noah is a game guy. It’s so nice to see you working together, and to see him let you do your thing. Wishing you both the best and happiness.

[@WebcrawlerGal]

It looks great!!! You are right they are so expensive. I had found a small metal filing cabinet at goodwill (about $ 8.00). Removed the handles and spray painted it expresso to match my printer cabinet. The drawer was covered with rustic contact paper from amazon to match the desktop to giving it an industrial look. Then I added the handles back on the file cabinet. And lastly, I added the caster wheels, from eBay, so I can move the cabinet around and back under the desk. The estimated total price was under $30. I got the idea on a KZbin video.

[@cindicopeland9731]

I love Noah! He seems so laid back & willing to just give you free reign- to a point. What a great challenge!

[@divinerdetective44]

The rug and the chair together really make it and bring so much warmth to the space.

[@CorpseBride64]

This office is so warm and functional, I truly love it. My favorite thing is still the rug, which I remember so well.

[@margaretorden7568]

I really like the shelving and the fact you used a small business. Having a view of trees from where you work is a real boost - I’m lucky to have this where I work too. The office looks so stylish. Noah now has a comfortable and inviting place to work. Well done!

[@kirstenrubberducky]

As if I didn't love James enough, we're now getting The Princess Bride clips thrown in?!

[@kittandfox]

This isnt specific to this video, but i just love how many after shots we get! I love getting to just admire and soak in the space and fugure out the layout! I feel like no one else gives the end result as much attention as this channel does and I really miss out anywhere else!

[@SuperAxlgirl]

The space came together beautifully. The rug looks gorgeous there. Love all the hand-me-down pieces.

[@DeepanshiNagar]

I wish you would have stained the desk, credenza and the bench to be the same colour.. And also a dark accent wall! But it looks beautiful like all the rooms you make over. :)

[@cindysand4012]

I love the way James edits! 😄

[@AlexandraGater]

Me too! He is truly the best of the best.

[@PinkShips-h9r]

@@AlexandraGater But so are you Alexandra. You're a joy to watch.

[@ghassedir]

AHHH! In trying times, these videos are such a balm. Making peaceful spaces is so important. Also, shout out to patient and supportive partners. Here at the end of 2022, I am deep into planning for a major overhaul on a new space I’m moving into. My own partner has wanted to update his space for years as well, and now I’m all like MAKE A MOOD BOARD and he’s like - make a what, dear? I did get him to look at furniture options, so we’re making some progress. I’ve been bingeing this entire series over the last week or so, and I am brimming with inspiration for my move. That’s a big deal! Thank you for all you do.

[@musicbymer]

Alexandra you outdid yourself with this make over !!! The rug with the chair and the light fixture really made a difference . It looks much bigger and really lovely !!! Congratulations.

[@karenv525]

Looks fab. The carpet & chair colors go so well together, such beautiful warm tones, and it pairs well with the bookshelf and it's color coded books. Great job.

[@KattEyl]

That navy color would have looked good on at least one wall. It kind of looks like it could be your office.

[@not-a-ghost2206]

No i dont think so -its Noahs Rug, his trunk, his credenza, his familys lamp, the industrial style is his and just because she added her chair (as was requested by noah by the way!) and not a dark colour on the wall, doesnt make it "her room", just because one feature is missing. Alexandra even said in the comments that they're maybe gonna paint in the future. So maybe they wanted to see first how it turned out and then decide on a dark feature, which is almost impossible to get completely rid of. Have you ever painted and painted over dark walls? It would've been true in the past but i really think her way of styling changed. Remember, noah may have changed too, since entering a new relationship! Its not fair to jump on her with "thats your style!!" Because, in this video, its generalizing a lot.

[@jayhulrs1435]

Also the living room has a pink couch. I doubt that is Noah’s style

[@not-a-ghost2206]

@@jayhulrs1435 yes we already had that discussion under the living room makeover, it would be nice if you wouldn't bring up old things

[@not-a-ghost2206]

@maroxa's condo exactly what i'm talking about! It takes time for such a strong decision, maybe they're waiting before taking such a strong step

[@elsaweber4323]

I love that you always have some minor imperfections (in this case the holes left by the tract lighting) but you just keep cheerfully moving forward. Mainly your love of the process is what is so contagious. Everything doesn't need to be perfect. That's a good lesson for me and one of the many reasons I enjoy your channel.

[@carriekaron2561]

I think you should make an all day video of Lollie. I love her🙋‍♀️💕🙋‍♀️💕😻😻😻

[@natmanzoccothriftdiy1222]

I dig this a lot! Awesome example of working with the stuff you already have (and making carefully chosen additions)!

[@natmanzoccothriftdiy1222]

also I have a Branch chair, it rules

[@donnab8010]

Somehow the room looked bigger. I love the color scheme. Alexandra, you're amazing.

[@ellengates7843]

The room looks so large now that it is "styled". Love the new overhead light!!

[@sandrah4358]

Love that overhead light fixture- makes the whole room sing

[@heidil.4651]

Office looks awesome but the best part is the two of you in the beginning discussing the makeover. Y’all are cute and funny together. He definitely seems to try and keep you grounded in a kind and loving way. Lol.

[@eeleye99]

I love James' editing - the sassy jokes always crack me up!

[@discoQueen127]

Wow my notifications actually worked! 🙌🏼 I’m here! 😄

[@therockinwomanify]

Glad ONE of you is environmentally and budget conscience.

[@sheenabyrne1200]

Just got the notification that you posted a new video. I haven't clicked so fast in my life. Thank you for all the wonderful work you do and sharing your talent. You and Noha are so cute together.

[@AlexandraGater]

Sweetest comment, thank you!

[@andrewandleatadraper519]

I love that Noah is involved and that he knows what he wants. My husband is what ever you want dear. Greetings from Perth , Western Australia 🇦🇺

[@Nefertsukia]

I love how this turned out! Great reuse of what you already had, I think it's also important to promote the fact that we can recreate spaces with a sprinkle of creativity, resourcefulness and using items we already own. :)

[@marybethlongstreth186]

This is one of the BEST!! I love how the recycling of things made the room come alive. The colors, Noah's style, purchased only 2 items. Fabulous!!!!

[@aviajarehema7393]

Another great home office makeover. Highlights IMO: Credenza, Chair, Rug, Desk, Desk chair, Ceiling light, art print. BTW, isn't this the same room that eventually the IKEA Pax system closets painted in an olive/army green type color scheme were placed on the wall (where the steampunk pipe type shelves shown in this vid ) ended up?

[@lindap9079]

Thank you for saving the trunk from being thrown away. It is beautiful.

[@NeFordo]

Great home office space. Shows you can use mostly what you have already and it still get the job done in a whole new way.

[@Liza03V]

I have to admit that you are such a nice couple. So lucky to have one another. The office is stunning! So masculing but so industrial. Hope to create the best memories in this house turning it into a home. Well done!

[@nancys4775]

Love the room. Also, you and Noah are just adorable! This is coming from someone old enough to be your mom. : ) One of these days I'm going to send you a picture of my AG inspired office. Just working on the last part right now. You continue to inspire this 57 year old woman.

[@PinkShips-h9r]

I've watched a lot of decor videos from various people and out of all of them, Alexandra is my fave, not for the decor, though I like much of it, but because of her, she's a delightful human being - a joy to watch, she brings a smile and a lightness. And now that she and Noah found each other, I'm so happy for them and love their blend. I'm 70, and love the artists studios and homes interiors like Picasso and Calder - so I love seeing more color that Alexandra loves.

[@peggynorton5535]

Gorgeous!! Love the shelving unit. So neat that you tied all your previous stuff together and made it so cozy.

[@reetzoriontwo]

This space turned out great. Amazon has a woven seagrass file box that would be perfect for this office. It has a lid and it's on casters for easy maneuvering.

[@jillsebestyen9039]

Do you have the link?

[@Kath-Erina]

Omg yes please link it!

[@Idontwantachann]

So, I really appreciate the balance between you two. He’s so practical in challenging you to use what you have. I wish I could pull it together with what I have like you did!

[@MonK3yzUnkL]

I am a fan of that ceiling light purchase. Adorable!

[@petranilla14]

Love it. You should have painted the wall behind the bookshelf black as a nod to his past livingroom.

[@antiquesrestoration3874]

I love that he added a challenge into the makeover. Well done.

[@vickytimmerman1365]

Great job, condensers were used in many doctors offices for years and years and years. 20 years ago I did other doctors office and used one for storage

[@nawaisena]

I always like when you decorate men room. It does look manly, but still look great. I love this episode so much.

[@fitzroy5862]

absolutely gorgeous! Love how you 'shopped' your old places to pull this together. lucky Noah!!

[@stefaniemikesz2682]

Favorite room in the house. It combines both style very nicely. Love it

[@deirdreclinch6223]

wow wow wow wow wow its beautiful.......love that you used items from both your homes.....its much better for our planet & ties in really well with the HP ethos xx

[@NO-ib1ip]

Love the rug. Coloured walls would look amazing.

[@lucillea-r9568]

Building my home right now and for the 1st time I am gonna have an office gotten lots of ideas thanks

[@ruthanderson1758]

I had an HP printer and I was forever buying ink and it was really expensive. I was so frustrated with the HP ink situation that I purchased an Epson ET-2760 and am very pleased with it. It has bottles of ink and a window on the front of it that shows you the levels of ink left in the machine. I always print in colour and after almost two years of daily use, I've only used about half the ink that came in original bottles that were included with the machine. It was a more money than I wanted to spend on a printer at the time but I don't regret it for one minute - this machine suits my needs perfectly.

[@Linv4nT]

With all the skiing art, I really thought you'd hang up the ski's as decoration. So I guess i'm just a little sad they're just stuffed into a corner.

[@lr5612]

It turned out amazing, love how your design style has evolved over time, I guess your taste and Noah's is a perfect harmony (even if it takes a little fighting to get there 😂)

[@hildat1907]

Little fighting is healthy, means both are engaged in the project.

[@janetiremonger9609]

Honestly, I think you can take any room and any pieces of furniture and turn it into a beautiful space that would be beautiful afterwards. You are so talented!

[@AlexandraGater]

Thank you so much!!!! 💕💕💕

[@ruthanderson1758]

Great job - it looks wonderful. Only change I would make would be to swap the location of the desk and the credenza - the only reason I say that is because I can't work directly facing a window - I need the light coming from behind or beside me.

[@sfowler1017]

Some cable management and a wastebasket still needed but I like the vibes.

[@nvonedge]

And something for those files. I can’t understand buying a bookcase and not figuring out a better way to store files in an office

[@sfowler1017]

@@nvonedge Yes! Most definitely.

[@evynnschlender3378]

You can buy collapsible frames for hanging folders (on Amazon) and place them in the storage trunk as a good solution for all your files 👍🏻

[@mapleleaf0]

Interesting idea

[@janetsweeney7432]

looks great. would love to see a dark accent wall.

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

LOVE THE MCM crewdensa AND that black chest piece-lucky Noah....SUGGESTION:: Put the printer paper into a basket or container....I see filing cabinets on Marketplace all the time.

[@junerobbins6871]

I love this office makeover. Im hoping that I get an office for my crafts when I get on my sons property.

[@sophies8573]

This is my favourite makeover of yours! So cozy and beautiful! And functional at the same time.

[@ulqulqu]

I always feel like "that's not gonna work, that's not gonna work" but then it always does and I'm amazed. 👍👍

[@kristynamorris5875]

Oh my, I absolutely love the combination style you created in this room. You are just incredible Alexandra

[@francesw.2666]

A little box or basket for the wound up plug wire on floor behind that stunning leaning lamp? Room looks terrific. The rug really is perfection.

[@3B0-i8u]

I like the office very much. This second home, I don’t find to be so cohesive in the decor has your 1st one, maybe because 2 persons, and not one. I guess it made more sense the pompoms girly aesthetic in your previous tiny home. I would put the living room more adult. And the bathroom. Anyway it's your home, enjoy. I had a previous home of mine with a very different aesthetic, the one where I am now is more greys and blacks and minimal.

[@Ania_z_Krainy_Czarow]

What a fabulous room! Brilliant office space, lovely reading corner, fab home gym. A man cave, all in one. I really appreciate long shots of finished makeover, I can see clearly how it all is put together and get some inspiration. And the music is a cherry on top. Thank you.

[@lourlopezsk]

This is one of my favourite makeover of yours only because most of it was repurposed. This is so much more realistic than buying new items! And it's much better for the environment ❤️

[@Raxx777]

love love how this turned out and that you re-used so many pieces you two already had to make a wonderful mix of items. Also love the old- lamp and chest for example- mixed with more modern pieces. Great Job !!!!

[@hollyhasegawa6095]

Wow Alexandra, such a great make over, love this office space, you always do such a great job, and so cool you had all of this furniture already, love the industrial book case, and the light really goes beautifully in the space. Once again you have given me more inspiration to work on my own space, I am presently working on getting rid of so much old stuff that my parents had and I have been hoarding over the years, getting rid of so much stuff that I really don't need has been such a great feeling, making my space more open and organized and just making it feel so clean and more simple. Thanks once again for another amazing video, sending love and hugs, bye for now.

[@mslafave5689]

Of course I would consider putting a credenza in my office! Credenzas are made for offices, and I have one in my office.

[@Rita123xyz]

You make everything look so good! Very talented and great taste.

[@MariaLoysen]

Once again you've knocked it out of the park! LOVE IT!!! SO much!

[@janetd4862]

Turned out nice! Don’t know which direction that window faces…will he have sun in his eyes as he works there? My fiber arts studio ended up needing window coverings because late afternoon the sun was blinding. That wasn’t in my original plan…all I was thinking was, “Yes! Natural light!”

[@gglydie4242]

Yes, I have found in my own study that the natural light beaming from the window straight on to my eyes, then my eyes trying to focus on the illuminated screen for a day of work is very hard work on my poor eyes. Some kind of blind is on that window I think, so it can be drawn when the natural light is too bright.

[@MsCdngrrl]

I would have liked to see some darkness like Noah suggested. The room is beautiful but I would have loved to see it be more of a cozy, darker library space.

[@AlexandraGater]

This was just the beginning! I definitely think the room will evolve over time. I love the idea of painting it dark!

[@MsCdngrrl]

@@AlexandraGater thanks for replying. I loved the room, that light is everything!! The office perfect for the house, it was just a bit different than I expected, but I’m also a love a dark library look 🖤🤍

[@JL11775]

This room looks great. But I kind of thought Noah wanted the room to look different from the rest of the place so I was picturing the shelf wall being painted a dark color. He was right to insist on the rug in that room too. Gives it some depth. The end result overall was beautiful and the new light was perfect. Well done!

[@nozztozz]

I just discovered Branch Furniture! Funny that you mentioned them. I love them!

[@MegaNerdification]

Did you consider using the ceiling light that you didn’t like in the living room? Or did you already return that?

[@comoed4978]

Love it! Especially the light. And the cadenza. And the rug. And the chest. And the... Don't know if it would work on your industrial shelves, but I use magazine holders and file boxes instead of a file cabinet-mine are multi-colored and make my room pop with color while also delineating subjects (household is orange, green financials, blue projects...etc)

[@christineadams796]

I love your boyfriend's office I love the new light fixture and the bookshelf those are my favorites but I love the whole room you did a fantastic job I knew you would I'm really glad that he likes it that's what matters most

[@mayranava7595]

This room looks great but I would have loved the bookshelf wall to be blue like in Noah’s old place. I love that deep color and I think it would look amazing. But this space turned great. Great score on that furniture piece that you got from his family

[@khill6197]

Totally out of the park!!!! The light was the cherry on top. 🍒

[@AysKuz]

The room looks lovely. Color coding books is still a huuuuuge no no for me.

[@EmmaVB82]

This is a really great room makeover, and does a great job at giving Noah all the things he needs and requested in his office, blending both of your design styles so it looks cohesive with the rest of the house but still his own (though I have to admit, I was hoping for a darker moodier accent wall in there somewhere, like a lighter version of what was going on in Noah’s old living room! But mostly because I’m a sucker for dark and moody offices *looks around at current living-room-office with all the walls still white from when I moved in… 😒*, and also making use of things you already had! I think the light fixture was a totally necessary bending of the rules (I also love globe lights with opal glass shades, and I’m definitely going to get some of these in my flat when I get to the “make things pretty” stage!), and I’ve been coveting that frame chair from Article for ages too (it’s one of the pieces we definitely have on MADE.com in the UK as well). What I’m saying is, double thumbs up! 👍👍😄

[@KarenAllisonrc]

Oh, I hope your toe is feeling better. I busted mine last week in the middle of the night on my desk leg. I kept it still and iced. It's better. Your rental is designed really lovely. I love getting tips from your channel. 😊

[@carlyh6913]

It's just brutal. Idk why God didn't give us steel toes

[@KarenAllisonrc]

@@carlyh6913 yes it is 🥵 Alexandra said she was bleeding. I hope she's ok. And the steel toes? It would have been nice lol.

[@vickirickman4115]

Alexander don't allow anyone to change or make you feel like you don't know your job or who you are. You are terrific and he is lucky to have you as his girlfriend.

[@carakroeker4493]

Super impressed with how this turned out! Kudos!

[@rebeccaparenteau3343]

Would you be able to link the kijiji pipe shelf seller?Thank you!!

[@opalmoon2256]

Great job!!! Love it...wasn't to sure about the chair but looks perfect with rug..new lighting👍 sooo much needed!!!💙💙💙

[@sonibuxani2525]

Yeah dark paint was what I tot you wld do…..bcoz it looks matchy to the rest of the house n he said he wanted something different…..but loved it overall ❤️

[@MileHighBeauty]

Love this! And absolutely love how you two are with each other ❤

[@H312l1na]

love that he's pushing you slightly out of the comfort zone and encouraging you to exercise more creativity in ways you didnt think of before

[@ribbleslipscomb5171]

Adore the light. Your styles really meshed well together. Looks like a great work space..