*Moody* Bedroom Makeover With DIY Reading Window Bench

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[@animonteleone396]

Someone needs to give this team a legit television show. You guys consistently produce better quality makeovers than 95% of what is on tv. The best!

[@AlexandraGater]

This is the highest of praise, thank you!

[@kdbadresingh]

I keep expecting to see them on HGTV! So much better than most of the stuff I watch there!

[@patdavis8018]

They'd lose their lives to the show. I love the videos just the way they are 😊

[@sazennonumber]

AG team is Architectural Digest material. AG on AD - it even sounds right.

[@RocketChild]

this is better than a TV show, because Alexandra can make all the decisions v.s doing what some other executive producer wants them to do ^_^

[@alexispennings380]

Graham has really taken this show to a whole new level and I feel like his skills grow with every project, too.

[@xavthomas]

He has some serious job security. I can't imagine telling any boss I've ever had that I lied to them just to get out of doing what they needed. That shelf would have looked so much better stained, too.

[@stacey5440]

Concur! Cheers to Graham!

[@charfishbluefish2627]

Has Graham ever considered selling his design sketches?? They’re beautiful visuals, I’m envisioning an eclectic space with his sketch in a matted frame 👌🏼 10/10 would endulge

[@meggggg]

Okay I was so impressed by his sketching too! I think it'd be so cool to put them in each space they finish as a little souvenir!

[@karonmcgregor4753]

I've been pushing the suggestion for ages for Graham to publish his own diy book, from beginners to experts!! I know I'd buy it for a start ...

[@1TigerJo]

@@karonmcgregor4753 Yes, I thought the same - and he could even do his own show if he wanted to, but he's having fun working with Alexandra and the team - they work so well together. You can tell she's wonderful to work with.

[@AidaRifai]

@@karonmcgregor4753 Such a good idea!!💗

[@titamaria6377]

Ficou muito bonito, porém um pouco escuro demais e a parede lateral da cama ficou vazia… 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@christinedekay1297]

Tip: To keep a seat cushion from sliding I used a piece of non slip rug pad and cut it smaller than the cushion so it did not peek out.

[@cfloster]

yes i did this for my outdoor furniture since it has the weather proofing, the cushions were slipping everywhere and this hack WORKS

[@lindajadams8932]

Like the terra-cotta, but not so much. Room looks cavernous. LOVE the light and use of heirloom furniture.❤

[@WBCRO]

Gorgeous room! I love everything - especially the ceiling light fixture. My only tweak would be to have the bedside lamp much higher to throw light onto the bedtime book. That window seat is stellar!!! Who else has always wanted a window seat?

[@wdcf31674]

I've always wanted a window seat and I agree 100% that lamp and table are definitely way too low! light is useless

[@carolschneider1404]

I was thinking the exact same thing. That lamp is way too low. Then in the reveal it was elevated by books. I still think it is too low. Something was just off about it. Much better with the books though

[@wpeters4361]

The side table needs to be higher, which would then elevate the lamp. It's too low right now and doesn't provide the needed light for reading in bed, etc.

[@aneleh6]

Yes! And I would have loved a light colored rug too

[@luvurab]

I totally agree. The bedroom makeover was awesome but the bedside table and lamp is way too low.

[@creepypapermultipack]

Y’all, the AG team has been killing it lately. This makeover is beautiful.

[@kiim_eeunhyee]

Omg I was thinking the sameeeeeeeeeeeeeee❤❤❤

[@lindasussman8695]

Hi, Decorator here love your channel, but there one thing that your doing wrong pretty consistently your end tables are the wrong size way to short. I think it cheapens the look.

[@zc78]

1st!!! Alexandra, I know you might not see this , but I wanted to tell you that you have no idea how much you inspire me and motivate me !!! I love team AG, your videos and thanks for putting a smile on everyone’s faces!!!!❤

[@wiinidiaz]

Girrrrl! 🤣😊⭐⭐🔆

[@AlexandraGater]

Hi!!!! Thank you 🥹🥹

[@zc78]

@@AlexandraGater I am litteraly freaking out right nowwww!!!! I love your videos and channel and I am so speechless right now!!! Thanks so much for liking and replying to my comment!!!!!!!!!! I hope one day that I can be a designer and have such a great channel like you! Let’s pleaseeee get you to 1 million subscribers ❤️

[@terricox3559]

​@@zc78aaaaand breathe ❤

[@michaelbeck4236]

You KNOW it’s going to be a good day when there’s a new AG video to kickoff the weekend! so hyped for this makeover!

[@sunsetgallehome]

I so agree with you. Saturdays are not complete without one. AG team completes my weekend! ❤

[@dulcegrace1188]

Umm how you get the little image 😮

[@michaelbeck4236]

@@dulcegrace1188 those Team AG emojis are one of the many cool perks accessible through the monthly Friends of Team AG subscription. You should check it out!

[@andreamalik2961]

The room colour is stunning & her furniture is gorgeous. I personally don't think the cool blue on the bench worked with the warmth of the room but the bench itself is very clever. Don't love the modern art above the bed as it fights with the antique feel of the room - that's only my personal taste though. Overall its a lovely room with a warm, cosy feel .

[@cfloster]

agree - i wish the larger pieces leaned traditional to match the furniture. an poil painting of a landscape would be unreal above the bed

[@france7678]

⁠​⁠@@cfloster The art is probably going to go? It’s for styling and featuring and promote an artist. An oil painting of a landscape is really a good idea. Or a still life.

[@mossyspot]

I'm glad I'm not alone I feel like the hues of the pink and blue clash. It feels very back to the future, /Flintstones versus the rest of the room 😂 otherwise I love it tho

[@FeministHomemaker]

Yes, the blue compared to everything stands out so badly in the reveal.

[@mehtarelingolien]

I think the room NEEDED the cool blue to balance out the *chronic* earth tone, otherwise it would have been too much, especially considering they also painted the ceiling the same color as the walls. I love that they did that, since Hannah is a midwife. Very much a womb-y room!

[@kriscox4019]

Graham’s cheeky confession about having more boards 😂 Also, you can’t just leave us hanging not knowing which actor! So great seeing all the character pieces being reused! ❤

[@crystald8465]

😂😂😂 Yes Graham was like "Look, I was tired"😂

[@me4getz]

@@crystald8465 Patrick J Adams

[@lindarahmeyer2668]

Patrick Adams (Mike Ross) is the actor

[@EmmaVB82]

⁠@@lindarahmeyer2668Thank you for filling in the blanks! I love him, and I love that this wood has a backstory 😍 I’d somehow never watched any of Suits, despite being super into legal dramas and suchlike… then when all the news came out about Prince Harry marrying Meghan Markle and I was like, “who even is that?”, I educated myself by binge watching all 9 seasons in pretty short order, and falling in love with both the series and so many of the characters and actors! 😍 I got two kittens last May and one is called Harvey*, and when I’m not calling him some combination of Harvey/Harv/Harveycat/[baby/babycat - these apply equally to both of my cats 😄]/gingerlion/babylion/etc, his “long names” are “Harvey Specter” and “Harvey Danger” 😺 Also since he’s a Maine Coon and huge, the name “Harvey” is also kind of a reference to the 6-foot-something human-sized invisible-rabbit-friend named Harvey in the movie/play of the same name, as well as the Farscape character (though he’s definitely not invisible/imaginary like both of these characters, so I’m not sure where my inspiration came from!) (My other cat is called Nikita, which is a name I just liked for a cat with no particular personal attachment… but the shortened name “Nika” suits her very well, and now I get to call her Nika/Kita/Tikka/Nika-tikka/Nika-tiq and every possible combination of these sounds, which also all seem to fit her! 😸) * (I feel like maybe I should have a better and more personally-meaningful story behind how I picked their names, other than going through lists of people-names and cat-names and name-meanings, narrowing them down to ones I liked and that might fit them, and just sitting with both the cats and the names and trying them on for size to see which ones resonated with me.. but I don’t, and these are just their names now, and that’ll have to do 😽)

[@agnesmooney4107]

Graham is GOLD ! He is a master carpenter with so much imagination and skill. He should have his own channel. The room is very nice. So glad to see you using some important family pieces. It doesn't look like you spent an afternoon at Home Goods and bought everything . However .... That bed side lamp is ridiculous . Way to small for anyone reading in bed. Over all I'd say it's an A+

[@Olivia-yx3dt]

the art above the bed throws this off massivelyyyy. a nice vintage oil or scenery painting would’ve really tied the room together. however everything else is stunning. that light?! wow.

[@witchymama3439]

Agreed, it isn’t the right style. Everything else is perfect

[@kitty_s23456]

I agree. Also, having a painting or anything above the bed is bad feng shui. Feng shui aside, I don't want anything above my bed in case of earthquakes & it falls on me. (my area is quake prone)

[@Boba_s_bxtch]

i agree, i also think the shade of the blue bench doesn't look right

[@serenafernandez2892]

Im not going to lie, i didnt really connect with this one but I loved her reaction and the way she felt like the space related to her

[@jeannawalton8107]

Same, that paint color didn't show off her beautiful bedroom furniture at all, and just like the others have said, that bedside table and lamp are way too low, not functional at all.

[@Derek-Adams]

Blue accents in pillows was enough blue for this room. The blue bench is a huge miss and a deep, rich green would have been a better choice. Not often AG gets a color wrong, so I wonder if the owner insisted on having something blue.

[@emmafoley8987]

Seeing a makeover with the original big pieces is really helpful: most of us aren't starting from scratch and this is so inspiring!

[@Sdority905]

💯 she finally didn't get rid of everything

[@danielleshanti]

Will you please comment if you would regularly stand on your bed to water plants? I am physically unable to do that, and I need to be able to easily stick my finger in the soil, dust them, pull off dead bits, etc. Without moving the plant or reaching above my head. I feel like I must be in the majority here, and I'm genuinely curious if I'm not.

[@laurabrodnax7736]

She consistently puts live plants in inappropriate places. It's a real thing for her

[@ruthhovsepian]

Love the room. The only change I would make is the nightstand. It's too low; a general rule of thumb is a nightstand should be at the same level as the top of the mattress or a couple of inches taller; it makes it easier to place something on or off it and the lamp at the right height to read in bed. Otherwise, what a great transformation!

[@madeleinemcdonald6671]

As a midwife in Ontario this was so exciting to watch! I’m long past graduation but there’s nobody more deserving for a makeover than someone who has just made it through the midwifery education program, after long 24 hour births and so much hard work. Congratulations Hannah! Good luck in your NR year.

[@lynnetrue4103]

Hannah's so happy! Good job IMO the bedside table and lamp are too low but I absolutely love the ceiling light! Looks very cozy to come home to and relax, read or fall asleep. I like that you worked with family pieces she already had and loves, really fits the atmosphere of the room and proves they stand the test of time.

[@maliedelgado2658]

I’m shocked you didn’t put a cozy rug down! But at the same time, I loooove the rich wood floor being a focal point! Makes it feel a little more vintage too 😍

[@user-ed7et3pb4o]

Same, I really wish there was a rug

[@lauriehuber3040]

Really enjoying the more traditional styling in this room. So warm and cozy. I wasn’t sure about the paint color at first but I think it adds the perfect ambiance needed here. 👍

[@Autumn_is]

Please everyone, side tables are not the same height as nightstands. So frustrating seeing the trend of using cute side tables as nightstands when the bed is so high and then the lamp light doesn’t even reach over the bed. Maybe a floating nightstand would’ve been more functional and also wouldn’t take up floor space.

[@BeautifullyBookish95]

I love it when you do a moody style, it's just so cozy and warm. I was never allowed to consider any dark paints growing up because we had a small house and my parents didn't want it to feel smaller. Now that I've moved out of course they are considering it finally. I showed them your videos and they've been converted.

[@kleinesren7064]

Growing up, I was only allowed white walls. The reasoning was always that I could change the colour with curtains and accents. My dad changed his mindset as he got a new wife, and my mom still thinks like that (she is an artist, however, and her walls are full of paintings). And after a lot of unlearning and many AG videos, I finally live in a green walled oasis :D If I ever own my own space, I will for sure do some moody styles, too. They are just so pretty! Team AG is really killing it

[@valarya]

I love everything about this room! (except the height of the side-table 😅) -- seriously that bench/bookshelf seat combo is INCREDIBLE

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

I agree on the how low the light is. I'd be falling out of bed trying to read by that light.

[@cathygravelle8150]

That “custom pad” could have been custom curved and is gonna slide all over. The side table is too short. I was waiting for a tall lamp to offset that. Didn’t happen. Graham’s a genius and you would seriously miss him if he ever gets his own show. Give him a raise immediately. Not kidding. Oh , the color is obviously one of your faves since we see it in your designs a lot.

[@zoyadances]

I agree about the height of the side table. It’s completely impractical. Everything else is lovely and very well done.

[@pattyblevins2765]

I think a taller floor lamp on the other side of the bed would be nice. I would have wanted a taller side table with a drawer and a shelf below.

[@winterglow000]

I love how lovely and cozy this is but is it just me or is the bedside table way too short for the bed?!?🙃😳🤯

[@janwoodward7360]

Absolutely too low, sitting on books or not. Reading light should shine down over your shoulder and be at least 200 watts. As I am older, I try to have 3-4 hundred watts…..more light means less eye strain. And the table is also toooooo low. You should be able to sit up in bed and easily reach the top of your bedside table without bending over for your tea cup etc. I defy you to do that with this bedside table. Alexandra, design MUST follow function or it will not serve the client. From a retired designer of 40 years.

[@hadeev]

I like the wall color, shelving and placement of the artwork, but like several commenters, I don’t care for the height of the nightstand and lamp. A slim 3-way floor lamp with a built-in table, would’ve sealed the deal for me. Even with the right height nightstand, the on/off switch of the lamp is difficult to reach, because the lampshade comes down too low to the lamp base. I have a lamp I don’t use because of that reason, and will have to get a harp to raise the shade. That poor client will risk falling out of bed every time she turns that lamp on or off.

[@Tierra.Ashlin]

Or maybe even some nice sconces! I felt like the other half of the room was missing some warmth/decoration to it

[@lulubelle65]

@@janwoodward7360thank you! I feel like AG has such great style, but because she’s not a trained designer she frequently focuses on cuteness over functionality. I’d love to see her work with a real professional who could help her really dial in her designs.

[@pattyblevins2765]

I felt that empty wall on the other side of the bed needed something.

[@justbelit]

A custom sized cushion that curved with the bookshelf-seat would have looked so much better than the smaller custom choice which makes the bench look cheap

[@dianneferguson8850]

Incredible bench/window seat. Can't figure out why you would use such a low table and lamp? Everything else wonderful as always. Someone said great way to start your Saturday and I couldn't agree more. Love your videos.

[@TamarLitvot]

It's a *very* pretty room -- I usually don't like ceilings and walls all in a darker color, but it works well in this room and the color is beautiful! And the mahogany posts in the shelf/window seat are perfect with her lovely bed and dresser. (Alexandra's plan and Graham's design and production of the window seat are wonderful). My only criticism is the height of the bedside table. People who read books (actual books like she has, not ebooks) in bed need a lamp that's much higher than this one is, even with the stack of books under it. The lamp is lovely, but a far taller end table would be better. But that's the smallest, least important and easiest fixed part of the makeover.

[@cinqueqwerty]

Beautiful. But. Too dark for plants under this dark ceiling. And I’d feel claustrophobic in these dark colors everywher.

[@AileenBaker]

The height of that side table is waaaaay too low 😢 but this is an otherwise stellar makeover (per usual) ❤ would love to have more follow-up videos to how people like things once they've lived in the space a bit.

[@Catherine-xr6dr]

I actually think that the shelf looks good painted and I would prefer it over having left it natural. It lets all of the other things - like the bed frame and the lighting fixture - stand out and yet still serves a functional role.

[@Beruthiel45]

Agreed. A Happy accident. 😊👍

[@kleinnora]

I like the wallcolor but I dont think the grey-blue color of the bench goes with it. I also think for a custom made cushion it looks pretty much like any bench cushion you can get at ikea. Missed opportunity to have it fit the round corner for example. the added art and ceiling lamb doesnt fit the vintage style at all. Alexandra can only do one style imo, she doesnt have the grasp of antique/vintage or anything other than postmodern/midcentury. Glad the reclaimed wood didnt work out as it also would not have fit the style of the room. It only works out because the owner already had a good personal sense of style and the heirloom furniture (and besides the color choice the reading bench looks great, but probably wont see much use considering you have a comfy bed right next to it )

[@nomadine85]

This is such a beautiful space but I don’t understand that art in this space, it’s just so not the correct style, just colour matching isn’t enough. And the entire wall that had a gallery wall before is just blank now, the shelf is way too high (because of that art) especially for the plants that wouldn’t get enough light up there and how are you supposed to water them up there? And all that art that was so nicely displayed in a gallery wall before is just crammed up there far away, if I was her I would remount the gallery wall I had before, return that random feeling Instagram art, and mount the shelf itself lower. The shelf itself looks so cool in the same colour as the wall, and I can imagine that as someone who loves books so much she probably would have enjoyed a second shelf on that wall more than this random art piece. I mean at least you left that wall empty so I’m sure she can mount the art pieces again there. The only other thing I’d mention is that it seems like the only way one can LEAN on the reading book is against the windows. That’s not really ideal, I would have built out at least one side so one can lean against the wall. I also would have suspended the plants closer to the window because of the light, imagine reading books by a window near some plants? Overall I feel like it was a really good effort, but one could kind of tell that this was outside your comfort zone or knowledge base in terms of style and functionality preference. My favourite little detail was that leg inside the reading nook shelf! And the red/green side table/ blue reading book colour combo was lovely. I’m sorry to say I feel like with the choice of pillows it was also not the correct kind of choice, in terms of patterns I feel like you didn’t really grasp her preference which I read as sort of old world cozy library, that well. But really good effort and a good start to try on a different style! 😊

[@nomadine85]

I would have used more Morrisons style patterns for example

[@jenpink4298]

I love everything! Only thing I would change is the height of the bedside table. I saw that you tweaked it by putting some books under the lamp. I actually did something similar with a short lamp that’s on my dresser. And I am now completely obsessed with that ceiling light fixture! It is stunning!

[@halfheartdead7149]

this is beautiful except the blue bench really doesn't work for me. I don't think you brought in enough blue otherwise for it to make sense. If you had chosen art or more accent pieces with the blue it would have worked better, but imo keeping it a wood stain would have been best. The client also had a really cute gallery wall I wish you'd kept or added onto it. Otherwise the wall color really is gorgeous and fits the space, reusing her bed and dresser was great, and the Roman shade works well.

[@waterbitten]

I love when the subjects own stuff is used in the space, it such a compliment that they already had beautiful things, they just need a bit of help. This is beautiful.

[@hammerchickdesigns]

Ummm, Alexandra, I love your designs, but Chica...THAT SIDE TABLE IS TOOOOOOO LOW and the lamp in ugly. The lamp on that small table looks like a carved pumpkin If you didn't have the right table, a standing reading lamp would have been awesome. I'm disappointed. However, I like the overall design, especially the window bench! I'm glad she was happy.

[@probablyunknown6764]

I really love how the space turned out, but some of those plants are not gonna be very happy on that shelf for very long 🥲

[@jeanzomkowski7377]

Sorry just don’t get it. Paint color matches furniture to me bland. Lamp way to low. Shelf over bed big no no. I do love the bench! That curve is divine. The owner is thrilled so that is what matters in the end.

[@meredithsell3530]

I love how in the last couple makeovers you've used the individual's existing art collection -- it adds so much more character to the space and really lets their personality shine. Also, breathed a sigh of relief that you kept the Tiffany lamp in this one. That piece is so beautiful.

[@curtainsup9]

over all, the room is good looking, but I said to self, "What is she thinking....?" when I saw the side table and lamp....terrible scale, and especially when you consider reading in bed..

[@kathyault5605]

I love color & an eclectic style. However, I didn't care for the addition of cool blue on the book bench & pastel blue on the side table lamp. The bench was beautiful & Grant always does a phenomenal job. I personally feel painted & wood furniture mix is tricky to pull off. Consider trying to stay with 1 consistant paint color on furniture while mixing with wood tones. It will flow better. Plus, any tone in the room should match. This was a warm tone room & the pastel l lamp & cool 2 tone painted bench was cool tones & clashed. My designer eye was jarred by these choices. Everything else in the room was cohesive & warm & enveloping. Still a fan but as adults, we can agree to disagree.

[@oldsha10]

That burnt yellow, almost a mustard, at the center of the flowers in the print might have been an interesting color for the window bench.

[@lyndathomas3892]

The bedroom is now like being in a getaway place. Such beautiful atmosphere 😍

[@TamarLitvot]

It's the perfect room to read something like The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe!

[@joyharper89]

This may be my favorite episode yet! Plus, Graham doesn't get nearly enough credit! He is a genius!

[@sharoncherry]

If she likes it that's the main thing. To me, I don't like the dark walls.

[@carolschneider1404]

The side table and lamp are too low. Even when the reveal revealed the lamp on books. I really was disappointed that there was no beautiful rug to help break up the wood floors from the dark bed and the dark walls. And the wall opposite the window seemed to need something. Maybe her sweater chest which was not mentioned. But the color, linens, shade, and window seat were lovely!!

[@lia12345Abc]

That side table not to scale.. so low…. You need a taller table and a tall skinny lamp so she actually has a spot to set her cellphone, water glass etc…

[@k21bg]

Graham's addition to the AG team really makes everything tv worthy, no offense to Chico, though I love the mam,, but Graham being a regular AG team is just something else 😂😂😂.

[@elainepetras236]

That custom cushion was way too small for the bench ....

[@gencel07]

Isn't that bed side table too low? 🤔

[@kkatmom]

Absolutely beautiful! Hands down my favorite bedroom makeover! The colors, the bench- oh my goodness the bench!, the ceiling light and that you kept all her family heirlooms- everything is perfect. I’m sending this to my daughter so when I go to do my bedroom, she knows exactly how I want it to feel! Alexandra, you’re so very talented and you have a great team that is also so talented. I’ve learned so much about finding my own personal style. I just wish you lived near Philadelphia! Great video!

[@AlexandraGater]

Such a lovely comment thank you!!!

[@marywilson7669]

Isn’t that bedside table and lamp too low.

[@Hello_Sunshine_448]

This room looks so warm and cozy. Walking into this room probably feels like stepping into a.warm bath. Great work team AG!! Oh and obsessed with the flower pendant!

[@mscalucas]

That bench - great idea to have hidden storage behind the books. That is one cozy space!

[@EstherRudolph]

Even though you have a certain recognizable style, the makeovers are so diverse and still surprising! Over all these years! And y'all are just lovely entertainers. - Oh, and Hannah's dress in her new room was so on point. Much love, Team AG!

[@ampSIJ]

The “I don’t know this man” cut 😂😂 that made me laugh, James

[@disney.daze.55]

This makeover is great. Only 3 issues. The green table is cute but way too short. I personally don’t like that blue round lamp; it looks too modern to me. And the wall to the left of the bed. It’s so bare! I wish there was a mirror there to reflect back the window or something.

[@Catbooks]

I've been binging your videos for the past day or so, and enjoying them. But I have to say I'm not a fan of this one. Not the monochrome, or the terracotta colour, and as an avid reader, there's no way that bench would invite me to read. For reading, it's got to be a comfy overstuffed chair, or bed with lots of pillows. Nice as a bookcase though.

[@heathertempleton9974]

Lovely. Except for that light and side table. I have a high bed like this and you need a taller table and a taller lamp next to it. You can't even get to the lamp to turn in on from the bed because it's so low. The side lamp is way off scale (which has happened on a few of your videos recently). Love your stuff but the lamp thing throws it off.

[@kshwick17]

Can’t tell ya how much I love when you reuse existing furniture

[@feliciamoore7808]

I love it, but I do wish the window seat cushion was a bit bigger.

[@JoanneBell-p8w]

I see that others have also commented on the lack of height for the bedside table and lamp. If both were taller, it would also allow for light when reading on the beautiful bench. The window does offer light for that function but the ability to have a useful reading lamp will just extend the use at times when it's not sunny. Other than that one thing, I think the room is absolutely beautiful! I love the ceiling light and the use of the gorgeous bed and dresser. That lamp that ended up on the dresser is amazing!

[@sarahsosa]

This wall color is NOT it… 😬 eek. I’m glad the client liked it though. Everything else is A+. ❤

[@fabienneroure9995]

Yay!❤ I love your videos! 😘P.S. Graham did such an amazing job with the bench it's absolutely gorgeous and the room turned out so nice! Alexandra, you really a good eye for decorating! ❤

[@magnoliidae5794]

I know ceiling fans are not the prettiest but man they are the Most functional thing, I hate the hate they get so much 😅

[@jennagagnon974]

Can we just talk about how talented Graham is? Unreal!

[@user-bo1rj2xu2s]

This makeover is a miss for me. Worse, why would you embarrass Graham and focus the camera on him while the woman chastises him? I'm sure there is more to this but what you post is all we see.

[@melide4282]

The wall colour. ❤ The light. ❤ The bench. ❤ Love it all. Great job Alexandra 😊

[@yuyulimaster]

loved everything, but I think the wall its 2 dark. Maybe one or 2 shades down, it will be better. Its to heavy in my opinion. besides that, its beautiful, everything beautiful.

[@kerrybyers257]

Can’t possibly read in bed with that lamp. Screaming for a wall mount reading lamp. Saw you raised it on books in the end👍.

[@Sdority905]

But then there is no room for other stuff on it 😂 Both the side table and lamp need to be taller IMHO and the table a little larger

[@amarketing8749]

I don’t understand why she keeps painting the ceilings of rooms. It makes everything too dark. She has great style , it just this 1 thing that just doesn't make sense.

[@majesea]

Beautiful but the table lamp looks a little to low and the lamp takes up all the surface space

[@JJ-ec9lp]

Beautiful makeover but I cringed when you put those plants on such a dark shelf. No way she’s gonna be able to keep those there

[@lafinitryder]

Her space was cute to begin with, and you elevated it to its full potential! Absolutely gorgeous and in my top 5 favorite make overs from you. The bench is absolutely beautiful!

[@user-rs1vr8rp5h]

You have such great content. But I have to mute the sound to watch as the background music is like a bad "buy me video" with music that music proms the human physically to a place of freeze/flee. So not sure as I have said this multiple times. So good content but knock off the stupid background music. Just so know the music overrides your expertise. You are enough.

[@allofmae6188]

The wall color is too much, especially once the sheets were put on. The night stand with the lamp is embarrassingly a miss. Too short and the lamp is very out is place 🥴 I feel like the art piece of the bed is so out of place and only included because Alexandra wanted to mention the artist. It looks like a HomeGoods print 🫣

[@uschihouseholder8237]

Im not sure but I believe to subscribe you have to have an account. I believe all the people that are not subscribed don’t have an account. Maybe letting people know it’s free without a commitment will help them to do that and subscribe. Just a thought. Love all your makeovers.

[@mickiring7951]

Love love love that flower light and the pic above the bed! The bench is goals too!

[@Xxbubbly10]

Honestly you shouldn’t have painted it I think the color was fine and I personally don’t like when shelves r the same color as the wall but that’s just me so cute otherwise that bench is amazing!

[@kristisiggers8068]

I hope you get over this paint the ceiling trend soon. Just makes the rooms look dark dreary and small

[@Lyra5678]

I know you said this style is outside of your comfort zone, but I would love to see more of it from you! The darker, richer, classic vibes but still feminine and happy! Love your guys' art and craftsmanship :)

[@pamelaallen-sanders5464]

I love the room, but the lamp is too low for reading. The table is tiny.

[@icytoe]

everyone needs a Graham

[@shastabare6026]

That bench is perfect! Such a thoughtful and useful design. I was so glad to see the storage cubbies as well as book shelves - this is very single room living. However, the bedside table lamp is not. I can picture the arm contortion necessary to roll over, reach down then up to turn off the light from bed!

[@leacnnmn]

why did you make the bench grey :(

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

That light is so beautiful and so perfect for the space. Fabulous makeover, and a fabulous reveal. Great job, Team AG!

[@lifewithtayo5397]

Is it possible to have the builds that Graham does as separate videos, quite a lot of us that watch you videos don’t have access to your services due to location and I’m sure I’m not the only one who would like to do a few of the builds myself. You could tell people to tag you on social media when they do the builds could be #TeamAG_GrahamBuild or #TeamAGBuildLikeGraham 🤷🏾‍♀️

[@fern6545]

Midwife comes home from delivering babies all day & night to sleep inside a uterus- colored bedroom! Lol

[@AgataK81]

Hahaha! That was my thought too! She's never out of work now. 😂

[@fern6545]

@@AgataK81 🤣

[@2562367]

Isnt it a bit dangerous to put all those heavy stuff above the bed? Loved the outcome decor 😍

[@belatedbirthday7257]

so glad they kept the lamp! all of the unique vintage pieces really make this makeover so special. it's like a modern take on tradition!

[@christareed2716]

Nice job. Was concerned at first about the shade of paint being too dark, but it worked well. I would've used a higher table and larger lamp to be more in scale with the bed and for a better spread of light. I think too that the wall opposite the window needs some art / accessories to balance out the other side...it's too bare.

[@brinius100]

Amazingly cozy!! I loved this. Side note, is Dave a permanent part of team AG now? He’s been in so many consecutive videos. I’m getting a quiet but says randomly funny things vibe from him 😂

[@AlexandraGater]

That is TOTALLY Dave!!! 😂

[@Handymangraham]

Classic Dave!

[@serenakoleno9338]

I love this. Agree light/table too low. I felt a curved cushion would do justice to the custom made bench, but can appreciate the time constraints and cost may have influenced your choice. Love the color combo of painting, paint and ceiling light. She should hire Graham or another cabinet maker to retrofit the height of her headboard, it is kinda lost behind her pillows. Love the tall shelf above the bed as well. Prefer it same color as wall, instead of heavy feeling dark wood. Good lesson for us there to test a small piece of old wood to check out stain color. Love the Roman shade. Might have to find a tutorial on sewing them. TFS.

[@FurnitureFan]

Agree, that Roman shade was inspired! It's exactly what the room needs.

[@mommygarcia9137]

Looks beautiful as always ! Loving the music you play during the reveal ! Sooooo cute ! Don’t ever change it !!!

[@poco3219]

Everything is so pretty. Graham did a nice job on the window bench. Can I suggest going one more small step and be creative with the light switch plates and outlet socket plates. There is so much you can do with them.

[@katrinarefior700]

Wow! That paint color was elegant and sophisticated. It also seemed quite gender neutral to me, which I liked a lot. And the overhead light was super dreamy. Great job Team AG!

[@heidibee501]

It went from nice but somewhat nondescript to strong and warm, and vibrant. The colors are gorgeous and the art above the bed just draws the eyes in. The flower lamp gives the ceiling a charming ambiance and the book shelves are stellar. Another decor success for Alexandra, Graham and the team.

[@jacquituttle611]

Been following AG for years....your designs just keep getting better and better. I really like the bold color choices.

[@TamarLitvot]

So true. She had nice makeovers at the beginning, but now each one is different and each is a treasure. I think it's a combo of her taste evolving and broadening, a great and long-term team, and Graham there to carryout the more unusual aspects of Alexandra's vision.

[@FurnitureFan]

🍂🍁 I also love the warm rich autumn colours. It's a wonderful room - adore the book bench. 🎃🏵️

[@lenesvingel4450]

'It's so beautiful' - I agree whole-heartedly with Hannah. You really are growing as an interior designer, at high speed. Congratulations on a fantastic room❤

[@shoshanachavab]

Do not like the blue with the red and burgundy walls. Also the bedside lamp is useless for reading. It needs to be much higher.

[@mapsman5513]

Bedside table is way too low. Consequently, the lamp is too low. It’s hard to believe the cushion for the bench was custom made because it is the absolute wrong size and shape. I heard the explanation that was given, but I think that was an after-the-fact cover-up comment. This is my least favorite makeover to-date. I give Alexandra a pass on a lot of things because she is an engaging and entertaining host, but this episode feels rushed with a poorly executed design.