Entry/Hallway Makeover | DIY IKEA Hacks + Rental-Friendly Hardware Upgrade

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Entryways are often one of the most under-decorated parts of the house. It can be a bit confusing since we don't spend much time there, but at the same time, it is one of the most visited areas in our house.
Much like the cover of a book, it acts as a first impression and a welcome to our home. It also serves a functional purpose, often a place to take off shoes, store away keys, and hang our coats. Hence, it is important to design a beautiful and functional entry, with a system that suits our personal lifestyle.
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[@raytas9140]

Note to anyone doing this: swap the hardware of your apartment but take pictures before you make the change and label everything so you're landlord can't say something is missing or it's changed when u swap them back

[@Hmy8799]

Yepppp I made the mistake of not doing this…I’m also very ADHD…so I obviously procrastinated when it came time to moving and it was total chaos until I just collapsed and gave up haha. I had enough on the “luxury apartment” (I DID manage to take pictures of the several times they allowed security to be overlooked while people were getting cars stolen, took pictures of a giant hold in bathroom closet that was likely mold and I have mold illness on top of other things haha so ANYWAYS I basically documented every time they were super lazy (happened after management changed, as always) yet didn’t think to take pics of the dang hardware etc….BUT my spy skills got me my security deposit back anyways! Haha. That story could have been told in two short sentences but…ADHD

[@cz2301]

True. It reminds me of when I rented an apartment, back in 2000, that had some scratched walls and detailings. I took photos right away and gave physical copies to the rental company. When I left, years later, they tried to make me pay for an expensive reno and I just made them check the pictures. Phew, I patted my backs for being smart lol

[@crisfrancia]

His attention to details is making my OC-self happy. Imagine being bothered by a small door stopper because it doesn't match the whole matte black aesthetics. UGH, I LOVE IT! LOL

[@christinavega3634]

Your voice is calming, you need to do some voice overs. I’d fall asleep just listening to you 😊

[@laurabrown1003]

Control Noises in your Living Room, 195.201.34.87

[@ria5331]

I enjoy watching your videos. It’s amazing how you put pieces together. This is so soothing to watch after a hard day.

[@HR-re6mr]

Love the ambient lighting. It’s so relaxing! Great job!

[@tansk33]

You have great taste and a wonderful aesthetic sense. Always enjoyed your videos. Keep it up!

[@reynardlowell]

Thank you!! Will do!

[@shirleypol5683]

Swapping the bench made a huge difference!

[@reynardlowell]

Yes it does!

[@laurabrown1003]

Control Noises in your Living Room, 195.201.34.87

[@abduisaa8752]

I always admire how he does his things...keep it up

[@Hmy8799]

Your videos are SO relaxing to watch, but also give all of the content I want to see most! Often times interior videos feel stressful and give me anxiety-but yours are like a combo of ASMR and the best info and ideas all in one! Thanks for the wonderful content you create :) And this space is an absolute DREAM!

[@xxshystarxx]

Love this video! And for highlighting the lack of attention to the entryway. My entryway sure is a mess, and I'm so inspired to revamp it today!

[@amandajohnson4428]

Great job! I love the new bench, the black and wood looking hooks. Stay safe. 💕

[@rosasobral5990]

Your attention to details...you're the best! Love your videos! Love your apartment!

[@robinmp8300]

Thats Emily!!! :D You have great ideas, I wish I was that put together. I love how you keep moving around the hall using everything to show ease of usage. When I get time I wanna see more of your videos but its near 11pm, I need rest, Thanks for all the info, love how things are open yet put away and accessible :)

[@434sweetness]

I love how simple and will throughout his home is

[@13test13]

Reynard, your videos are great. Thank you for sharing such useful and straight forward videos. They are wonderful!

[@RoseyPinzon]

Great video as always! I bought two of the Bissa shoe cabinets after seeing them in a previous video and I love them! They are great to keep shoes organized and reduce visual clutter. I like how you share such simple ways to make a rental your own. Will be looking for black hardware for my cabinets as it really elevates the look. TFS!

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You!! Yeah they're a neat and affordable option, and customizable in so many ways.

[@sashasimone6095]

Beautiful attention to detail, love it!

[@JRBeckford]

LOVE the ideas you shared!!!! I see a few trick I will definitely try at home ASAP!

[@gracewithnaz]

Simply beautiful! Love it!!

[@quinnang6775]

Onw of the best design videos on KZbin to date.

[@sabrinaa4383]

watching your video gives me a sense of peace and calm . I dnt know why.

[@FreezeFlavors]

Thank you for all the amazing advice!! You teach me so much, and just, THANK YOU, thank you so much. Lovely interior.

[@jenniferfitzgerald1796]

Great video, love the music and calming narration. You could also spray paint the hardware a nice flat black for a cheap fix.

[@gregorythomasfitness]

Another wonderful video, Raynard. Great job!

[@Nat.DLS_]

LOVVVIIIIINNNGGGG THIS! YAY!!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 You’re sooo smart for using the electrical tape. Those hooks are lovely. That mushroom light, is amazing!

[@greggschroeder]

Yes, I really like that lamp, too.

[@mik5401]

Recently discovered your channel and absolutely love it mate, keep up the great work!!! Thank you!

[@martineprendergast8270]

Love all your videos, you are such a talent. You have a great eye for design.

[@sarahlim5824]

Your calming voice is soo soothing.

[@jeanbolduc5818]

Very well done, love your design ... Thanks from Canada

[@Oizasstyle]

So sleek! Gorgeous 😍

[@erikamedina9224]

Always enjoy your videos. Congratulations!

[@lisettevandegraaf6901]

Beautiful transformation!

[@mewansmore]

Your videos are so relaxing! Thank you

[@paulwallace529]

Great design info presented with an ASMR voiceover to lo-fi music 👍

[@treywall7866]

Absolutely stunning!!!

[@TheIrenestandard]

I love your minimal elegant style

[@vickiedeng1248]

Love how you've really uplifted the small space! How were you able to secure the bissa shoe cabinet to the wall without drilling any holes into the walls behind it? Great content!

[@jacklynmason2731]

Love your asthetic/ decor, its as calming as your voice.

[@reynardlowell]

Thank you!

[@markmarcus1556]

Love your video from the Philippines 🇵🇭 ❤️

[@LadyVintageBags]

Congratulations on your sponsorship! Another wonderful video again!

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You!! Always appreciate your support 😊

[@helennarocha8516]

Fantástico! Ótima ideia Parabéns pelo trabalho.

[@cardinalxo]

I’m going to order the shoe storage from IKEA, thank you for sharing this!🤍 I draw lots of inspiration from you and love watching your content!

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks! Glad you find it helpful 😊

[@mamat1213]

I have watched this about 5 times, your voice, music, editing and overall aesthetic is sooooo soothing tfs, just subbed🙏🏾

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You!! Glad to see you're enjoying the videos 😊

[@alexandracardona2643]

Beautiful makeover!

[@akhilamdas1404]

Beautiful 😍 ❤ esthetically as well as functionally

[@reynardlowell]

Thank you!! 😊

[@ExLibris-Alys]

Love the shoe bench!

[@syutiewon6291]

Very neat, i feel so cool his home and decoration, the color and also his kitchen my children like him too how he design it to his home. Very matching the color..

[@colleenrodamer6494]

Love the bench, hooks great ideas

[@lj6149]

this looks so good!!!

[@BlakeP16]

This channel is so good

[@sammy8663]

I'm always happy to watch you

[@taniawilliams14]

Love his style ❤️

[@jreid2171]

Great video keep em coming 👍

[@sbaumgartner9848]

I like your decorating skills.

[@phyllisjrcrestorationdecordesi]

Very Nicely done. TFS

[@wawanwahyudin4937]

I love your videos, its give some inspiration to put some details in my apartement, and yess subbed here ..

[@joyce3790]

Great content!

[@viwemagwaza9778]

You are amazing , everything about your design is impressive love from South Africa ❤

[@reynardlowell]

Thank You!! 😊

[@chimdi]

I feel like I learned SO MUCH!!!

[@ddl4374]

Wonderful Video !!!!

[@syutiewon6291]

Wow i love the shoe cabinet colour and design . also the color of wall very relaxing color and simple nice😊 i want to follow this design thank u

[@reynardlowell]

Thank you so much 😊

[@win-didi1254]

Please give us a tour of your apartment. Iam currently recently renovating my living room you gave me some great ideas. Thank you!.. 😍😍😍

[@annag1202]

Great job Reynard, it looks wonderful and as always a beautiful relaxing and inspiring video. Your landlord is very fortunate to have tenants who take such great care of their apartment. 🙂👍🏻 Warm wishes from U.K. 🇬🇧

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks Anna!

[@ashbleeful]

Love your videos! The Bissa shoe cabinet looks great. how did you attach it to the wall in your rental?

[@ethanbeverley1943]

Incredible video as always! Love your channel and you've grown so much since I found you at 1k!😁

[@reynardlowell]

Thank you for the constant support 🙏

[@ethanbeverley1943]

@@reynardlowell always happy to support great content 😁

[@lynwill9946]

Great video

[@asuttidet]

Nice VDO, your voice is so smooth

[@smitakandade5782]

Nice transformation

[@marymary4093]

Lovely enjoyable video, Reynard. This clean calm style suits many cultures. Clever use of black duct tape too. :-))

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks Mary!

[@Tofushoots]

1st time here and this dude is making me question everything in my house. lol

[@leafred694]

非常棒的审美🌹🌹🌹

[@mschinchai6725]

is so cool love this video

[@jovycv9894]

Hi from southamerica. I love it your rutine videos.

[@navoonavoo1224]

Very.nice and neat

[@ritadecassiacosta2877]

So beautifull.

[@lsamoa]

Beautiful hallway! Thank you for all the useful tips! Can I ask what colour temperature and luminosity your lightbulbs are? The lighting in this hallway is just perfect. Thanks!

[@beydoundennis3849]

Love your video.

[@linedallaire9631]

Just perfect!!!!!! I loved it ❤🇨🇦❤....how about adding a runner with little bit of color in your entrance? Just a suggestion.....🤗

[@MatthiasBouillon]

Great video 😊 I really have an awkwardly shaped hallway with 5,5 doors including the entry door. So almost no wall to put furniture at... So far, there's only a smal night table for putting down keys and purse and a shoe shelf that's fitting just about next to the opened front door. I think it's 6 m² and I'm really lost about how to make it comfy and welcoming 😔

[@snair450]

Love all your videos and attention to detail!! The bg music volume could be lowered, hard to hear you without the music being a distraction

[@mrstoohappytocare]

This would have come in handy 24 hours ago 🤦‍♀️ still loved the video

[@sabitharanjana8406]

Fantastic sir

[@Yang-gb5oj]

Amazing makeover!! Just wondering where did you get the paintings? They look so nice!!

[@theresakwateng6124]

Very beautiful....

[@Golf.Phanlila]

Love it

[@icemeoutlikeelsa]

He has some good ideas but the book with a lamp and plant on top of a cushioned bench?

[@alvinjmagsino]

Thanks for the vid. Love the colour aesthetic and it's rental friendly which is great! Any tips on how to hang wall art/frames without damaging the wall of a rental unit?

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks! Definitely with the command strips I linked in the description, they are great for hanging things on the wall.

[@utan711]

Nice.

[@juancarlos-ct5cf]

yin yang style concept.

[@belle_cestlavie]

Wow! Nice videographic ! Where did you learn your skills? Any recommendations ? Thanks!

[@ajafilm4400]

Nice and inspiring. Good shots too! What camera do you use?

[@sallydayrit7129]

Super like beautiful ❤️

[@Dana-ml7sy]

I love the new bench but where can I buy it?

[@rudra7615]

Alright, I'm taking out some black tape now..didn't even think of these places!

[@Ahmed-cw5nr]

Great video did you secure the shoe cabinets to the wall ?

[@felicecu-unjieng5265]

Hi. Thank you for sharing. Where did you buy your wall art or paintings?

[@sable747]

Hi from the states! Ohmygoodness your voice and the video montages are so relaxing! I’m wondering if you and other roommates store shoes in closets too? Also, do you have to clean the shoe caddy a lot? We live in a rainy area.

[@dawnkulan4514]

Great job! You can come be my roommate anytime!

[@sriyanisatharasinghe2105]

love the way you carefully look in to each and every simple detail... thnx for sharing

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks for watching!

[@medrix]

Very useful video!✨ Reynard let me ask you a question. How do you feel about minimalism and are you a minimalist?

[@reynardlowell]

Thanks Alexander! The answer to that will be quite lengthy, I don't think it is as black and white as is often portrayed 😅 In short, I do practice minimalism in my life, but definitely not to the extent as someone like Joshua & Ryan from The Minimalists or Matt D'Avella. There is also another point that is often interchangeable; minimalism in design and lifestyle, I think they are two very different thing. Having said that, both adopt the concept of 'less is more', which I think is something we can all benefit from. I don't think there is any right or wrong here, and definitely not a competition on who owns the least amount of stuff. I like this take on minimalism by Joshua & Ryan www.theminimalists.com/minimalism/

[@medrix]

Reynard thanks for the detailed answer! 🙏🏻♥ ️