plan a room makeover when you're overwhelmed

In this video, I talk about how to tackle a room makeover when you're feeling overwhelmed. Hope these tips help!

[@juliagracemckenzie]

My current makeover is our downstairs bathroom. The savior piece that propelled me to (finally) go ahead and do the remodel was a huge antique brass ornate mirror I found at a yard sale for $30! Now I've got navy and metallic wallpaper, walnut stained beadboard, and brass fixtures (all from marketplace for under $300). It's going to be epic!

[@shannonw5999]

This is the best design channel I've seen!

[@kianajackson868]

Just the video I needed! I’ve been so overwhelmed lately with how I want to style my new place. I got ride of a lot of things that I never really liked in the first place but seeing all of the options on Pinterest and how well curated the rooms are has made me SO indecisive. I will definitely be using these steps- so practical! Thank you!!

[@beccaamigo]

Right? With all of the options out there, it can get so overwhelming! I hope the video helps though! You got this

[@yzolakitchi]

Really helpful points to consider, thank you! I just got rid of a huge sideboard so that I can move a new armchair and book case into different positions, but I felt stuck in how best to rejig things. Most helpful is your tip to start by identifying the limitations and purpose of the room! Thank you so much - I needed this today 🙂

[@beccaamigo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@yzolakitchi]

@@beccaamigo lol, I spent most of this evening measuring and drawing up an actual room plan then using masking tape on the floor to check there would be enough room to walk between furniture - tomorrow it's time to empty the armoire and bookshelf and do the heavy lifting :-) Thanks again for the useful video. Sending appreciation from Sunny England - apparently it's gonna be a rare 80 degrees here tomorrow, should be a fun, if sweaty endeavour!

[@beccaamigo]

@@yzolakitchi you go!! It’s going to be perfect with all of the planning you are doing. Good luck today 🤍

[@michellemccormack9671]

You are so good with sharing your ideas & thoughts … and fun to listen to … keep up the great work!!!

[@beccaamigo]

Thank you so much!

[@roxycocksey]

Your videos are so on point for me! You’re telling me everything I need to hear right now. I have WAY too many ideas for my house makeover and I need to figure out a plan. I’m definitely going to take your advice about determining limits because there’s this big brown stone fireplace in my living room that I can’t remove and it does not go with my interior design style, so I’m going to have to figure out how to incorporate it somehow without making it stick out like a sore thumb. That’s one of my biggest challenges. Also, my boyfriend & I are having disagreements about paint color in the living room and other main rooms. My budget isn’t very high either. I plan on just decorating as much as I can right now with what I have and then add things down the line when I have the money for them. It won’t be perfect right away, but it will be one day 🙂.

[@beccaamigo]

I'm so glad this helped you! Having a plan is definitely key. Is the stone smooth? because if it is, I've used contact paper and peel and stick tiles to cover a gray fireplace before and it worked great. I've also seen people do paint wash over brick fireplaces if that's something you're able to do. You could do like an off-white or something more neutral. And yes! It can be so challenging to mesh design styles with another person. Lol definitely builds those communication and compromise skills. Homes come together over time, like that cheesy quote, "Home wasn't built in a day." take your time ;)

[@roxycocksey]

@@beccaamigo those are great ideas for the fireplace thank you! The stone is like a river rock I think, it’s very 3 dimensional. It’s actually pretty cool, I just wish it wasn’t brown lol. Maybe with less brown furniture in the room it will look better. But yeah, the struggle is real with the compromising lol. His taste in decor is medieval castle mixed with bachelor pad Walmart furniture whereas mine is colorful and funky. I do like mixing old & new pieces though, so that’s where I’m trying to find a middle ground with him.

[@TL-ph6cu]

Your advice and ideas are very refreshing! Keep it coming !

[@beccaamigo]

Thank you! So happy you're enjoying the videos!

[@laurabenson1278]

Love the idea of a savior piece. Hadn't thought of that, but it's brilliant!

[@jasminebambury5841]

Great tips. Loving the channel♡

[@beccaamigo]

Thanks so much!

[@itsinyournature]

Very unique ideas and insights that are also very practical and helpful.

[@beccaamigo]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

[@chaquitanicolita4172]

I’ve watched all of your videos and subscribed right away- I love listening to you! You’re super insightful and honestly just relaxing + funny. I’ve always loved interior design in the sense that ever since I can remember I’ve always been super sensitive to my environment so I want my surroundings to feel and look good to me - it is art manifested from the heart//mind//soul. I’m picking up tips from you to help guide me to a deeper level of this art so thank you! It’s such a feeling to me and my fiancé just doesn’t even understand why I need to move furniture around at 11pm or why light distribution is a thing and lamps are better than overhead lighting 😆 and that feeling of manic like giddiness to move the new design project from your mind to your physical space is such a thing, I feel you. Can’t wait to see more videos and how you have created your home.

[@beccaamigo]

This comment made my day!! I've wanted to do youtube for a while now and I get so happy to hear that people are enjoying my videos. And ugh you get me!! The overhead lights KILL THE VIBE lol. Thank you for commenting and subscribing, it means the world to me

[@chaquitanicolita4172]

@@beccaamigo Awww I’m so happy because you’re videos are making mine! I appreciate the reply! I know you have so many comments! Totally tho- I get you - those lights gotta go, vibe killers for suuure. & keep going you’ve so got this! it comes so naturally to you ✨

[@beccaamigo]

@@chaquitanicolita4172 ahh thanks I’m trying 😝 I feel like I’ll loosen up when talking to the camera a bit more as I get more experience.

[@carmenlheureux5435]

Very useful. Thank you.

[@beccaamigo]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pamelaramos7777]

Great information and tips. ❤

[@beccaamigo]

Thank you for all of your support 🫶🏼

[@sahabatwaktuluang5758]

Thanks..

[@ankereisenman4824]

Hi Becca, would you consider doing a subscriber interior design review/roast? I’d be happy to email you pictures/videos of my apartment for critique!

[@beccaamigo]

You know, you’re not the first to suggest this so I am considering it. People on the internet can be ruthless though so I fear the comments would spiral into chaos lol. I’ll save this comment in case I end up doing it I will tell you where to send pics!

[@ankereisenman4824]

@@beccaamigo Nick Lewis occasionally does a similar segment on his channel if that helps you get a sense of how people will react

[@leslieschmitt7749]

I appreciate the great checklist! 😊🩷

[@kristinalebardin7908]

❤

[@kimesch9698]

What does your tattoo say?

[@Worshiper12396]

Hania Aamir.

[@beccaamigo]

Wait are you saying I look like that queen?!

[@Worshiper12396]

@@beccaamigo I was just saying that you look like a Pakistani actress and her name is Hania Aamir. You are so pretty.