Rustic Office Makeover | SHOCKING Storefront Transformation

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When farmers Cynthia Beretta and her husband, Mike, lost everything in a tragic barn fire, starting over was a daunting and tough task. But with the help of a loving community, they were able to get back on their feet and since then, Beretta Farms has been thriving and supporting farmers all around the country. Recently, they finally moved their headquarters out of the city and closer to home. The problem is, they’ve sort of neglected the catering and online division of their company, which is still located in the city. In her first-ever commercial makeover, Alexandra puts it all on the line with a bold paint color, a barn door and a DIY desk. Will Cynthia like the epic transformation? Watch the episode and find out.
⭐️Featured Items ⭐️
Kitchen Island: IKEA
Barn Wood: Barn Board Store
Faux Cow Taxidermy: utm.io/uqNN
Vertical Planters: Home Depot
Small Plant and Planter: IKEA
Vinyl Mat: utm.io/uqNO
Bell: Staples
Pendant Light: Amazon
Barn Door & Hardware: Home Depot
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[@nancyanneberg403]

This is pure 100% Grade A prime real estate now. Good job and makes you cheer for the owners for starting over .

[@belindatozer6087]

Well, to go against the other opinions, I liked the dramatic red that this business uses for the entry, its bright and energetic and is a great backdrop for showing there products. Love the black cow on the red wall, its fun and dramatic. I saw the client as being very happy with the result.

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

Wow! What a big punch for an odd little space.

[@mamamoose749]

I rarely comment on KZbin but I love bold colors so much I couldn't resist. When we updated our dark 70's style paneled basement that used to have one of those ugly DIY bars and yellowed lights for dingy poker games. We tore out the panel and other reminders of the previous owners poker night and painted everything ultra white and then painted the 24ft wall Giggle Green. Guests are always shocked when they first see the Giggle Green then about a 5 seconds later they always say that they would never be brave enough to paint something so bold it their own homes but it looks awesome with the rest of the space. Now it a bright friendly family space with tv, couch, table and chairs for games, crafts or pizza.

[@Hii621]

At first I really did not like the red walls. But once you did the reveal video I was pleasantly surprised!

[@justinewhite-hadley3138]

I think you did a Wonderful job and the owner was Very happy! Sorry so many negative comments pop up but you are brave and talented. Keep it up and stay safe

[@sydneykasmar]

I thoroughly enjoy my wall of floor to ceinling turquooise curtains. They are my constant brightness and stand in for the blue sky in winter.

[@juliewhite7469]

Great job ! One suggestion : use a COW BELL at the front counter . Love your work.

[@flowersafeheart]

Super cute idea!

[@ambermead5952]

Julie White I immediately thought this or use a bell that is older or more rustic looking but isn’t to loud or annoying sound

[@hiba.zaheer]

You nailed it Alexandra.. Love when you use such bold colours like red and black and make them work in the space perfectly.

[@AlexandraGater]

Thanks Hiba!!! Using colour is my fave!

[@padmavathisarvepalli4947]

As always you killed it. That sliding barn door was absolutely perfect! Fiyahhhhh

[@leannm1696]

To go from something that looks like a storage room to a legitimate business is really amazing! What a transformation! Much love from California ❤❤❤

[@alexisb.8965]

I thought this was fabulous. Huge improvement, and works well for a commercial space.

[@WhisperTraining]

I LOVED this transformation! I've been binge-watching Alexandras videos the past few days as I just moved and found her channel at the perfect time. My favorite transformation before this had the lingerie store makeover - I just loved that diy & thrifting was incorporated - but now I just can't choose between these two as they are both SO AWESOME! The red color was perfect & the barn door was so gorgeous.

[@Kath-Erina]

I love this space, it's a 1000 times better than before! And it perfectly reflects their brand, but also make it work for customers.. It looks very inviting! You did such a good job, you levelled up your game! I feel like (feminine) living spaces are your comfort zone but leaving that and slaying it is o bad ass ;)

[@MyStitchyHome]

I painted a small hallway red. It took 6 coats to get close to the intended red color and not be pink. I had primed over the previous color with white. After the fact, I learned that when you paint a room a dark color, particularly RED, you need to PRIME IN GREY. Ahhh...I took this advice when helping a friend paint her accent wall, and WOW! What a difference it made. One coat of grey primer and two coats of red...done!

[@alyssarea0406]

You nailed it Alexandra 💕 i think this is the best episode of make my space work so far. More episodes to come 😊

[@susanhull1098]

Our living room is aquamarine with lime, olive and white. We live in the PNW with a northern exposure so we create our own light and happiness! You did a lovely job.

[@kiyacarruthers98]

would’ve loved to add a little LED light strip into the island so the products are lit up!!

[@IrisRayLadyBlue]

I was thinking the same. That would lighten the production.

[@cynthiamaldonado8051]

My leather sectional is candy apple red. My friends and family thought I was crazy. But now everybody loves it.

[@EmRePhoto]

The red is so intense. I understand it’s their brand color, but being on all three of those walls was a lot. I thought it clashed with the yellow tones in the wood floor and made my eye go straight up to the ceiling. Sometimes less is more. That said, i loved the decorations you picked and the faux taxidermy was perfect.

[@kcanded]

Exactly what I was thinking, maybe a white wall or a black wall to contrast with the red walls would have been good.

[@alisa5817]

Did you see $900 in that space though? That's what's getting to me

[@miaclee]

Exactly! She mentioned going with something that bold in your house would date quickly... why would it be any different in a retail space? It would’ve looked much nicer with most of the walls white and then that one short wall next to the barn door in the bright red. Also side note all of those plants are gonna die??

[@c_granville]

My thoughts exactly, I think the red on just the wall behind the counter and a nice white on the other two would have been 1000% better. Then get a nice wood sign laser cut of their brand name to put on the red wall. She even painted the baseboards red 😭

[@stacytodd7864]

I absolutely LOVE the red walls! It looks fabulous & I think everything goes great together!

[@oliviagiles]

of course she loved it, it was amazing girl, you nailed it

[@eIIioni]

At first I absolutely hated the colour of the walls and thought they looked like a "before picture". But seeing it all together in the end, I must say you definitely nailed it 👌🏼 I have a bright yellow hall. When its sunny outside and I open the front door, it's like stepping into the sun. It's my favourite thing about my apartment. I will defiantly paint some part of all my future homes in that same yellow colour☀️

[@Calida]

Whoa, that's a really hard space to tackle! It's very on brand now though, much much better than before!

[@patriciastacey2031]

Love It! I feel you should never be afraid of colour. Paint can be redone so easily. I had a antique red kitchen for years; the rest of the house was more calm a beige with green tones. Anyway love colour so much it just does things for you mood. Oh and my kitchen is now turquoise 😊! Love you ideas.

[@adiralailihawa2096]

So far your best makeover. Good job Alexandra !

[@lindap9079]

I had my bathroom painted BRIGHT yellow. Black cabinets, white tile, tub, counter & sink. Black & white print shower curtain. It was a VERY bold step for soft color loving me but it turned out great.

[@beautysolutions87]

OBSESSED WITH YOUR MAKEOVERS OMG 😍😍😍😍

[@lisamackres783]

Wow- great changes. I had ny bedroom walls painted a true blue- nots watered down sky blue oradark blue. And because I live with light sensitivity, I bought a blus lightbulb for one of my lamps. I'm in the process of designing a gallery wall- Alexandra, ypu inspered me here. Anyway, all that blue- ie. the walls, the bulb, work in tandem to create a very cosy vibe. In fact, I like it SO m

[@ImaMes888]

Great job! I love that you used their brand color on all three walls-perfect for their space. The wall with the Angus head, their name, and barn board underneath looks fantastic! I couldn’t tell where you put the blackboard... behind the counter? The only thing I didn’t care for was the plant wall. It seemed too modern/minimal to fit the theme. Normally, I love those wall planters, but in keeping with the “farm” theme, I would have asked Chico to whip up some little barn wood wall boxes, and put faux plants in them like grasses because, well, pasture. :-) Anyway, it’s a beautiful space as is!

[@pamelabirch7081]

Alexandra, you are so talented!! Fantastic job on a space that is quite different from your lovely apartment makeovers! Your style is evident, but totally appropriate for the use of this store.

[@leanneb6622]

Girl this is A-mazing. You really can make everything beautiful ( and more importantly not boring) i love that you give each space something unique of its own.

[@taniaramirez6230]

You have your very own Chico!!!!!! How awesome.

[@lindarosenthal6835]

I have a red leather sectional in my living room. And red leather chair and red rug in my family room. The brightest paint I have is a pumpkin (thing canned, not whole) colored accent wall in the family room. Great makeover! Love this new series.

[@heatherstock4491]

I love this commercial space! You get to try completely different things than you would in a home. I wish the butcher block matched the rest of the barn wood and stained wood, but that's just me. Well done Alexandra!

[@melaniechiouera]

I had my doubts (especially the paint....) but Alexandra, you never disappoint!! Loved this space!

[@rosariomontoya1826]

Loved this one! Everything is perfect.

[@Kdnehfw]

Loved everything about the makeover!!!! I have loved all the makeovers you’ve done.

[@alyssahall9830]

The makeover was so well suited to the business! Loved it! When you asked about bold coloured walls I had a flashback to when I was a child, my parents made my brothers and I a “play room” with a black board and all our toys etc. and each wall was painted in the colour of the wiggles so one red wall, one deep purple wall, one yellow wall and one blue wall! It was insane lol but as a kid I thought it was amazing XD

[@lavanyavijayaraghavan3120]

This is amazing! I was wondering just how you were going to pull this off - well done! Stylish, professional and welcoming.

[@tamarahdewolf9827]

Orange in my Mudroom,, its so cool ! Love the red girl,, you nailed it for sure .

[@crystalfrager3828]

Hi Alexandra, That space looks great!!! The red really works for them. The boldest color so far that I have used in a redo of my kitchen space. I wanted a non-traditional kitchen color ... purple. I used a Behr Paint color called Epiphany (P100.3 ), which I absolutely love. It gives my kitchen a warm, modern yet tranquil vibe. It looks gorgeous on the wall. I've gotten so any compliments on it.

[@crystalfrager3828]

@@makemyspacework 😊So true Alexandra. Purple is my favorite color. So I am using it in every room of my apt reno along with other complimentary colors in each room. I want each room to be warm, inviting but have it's own vibe. Sometimes you've got to think outsude the box. Color means life! Love your channel and looking forward to your next makeover. 😊

[@karenjohnson4433]

My father-in-law taught me, when holding a hammer, hold it by the grip. This way, the hammer is working by the weight of of the hammer. When a person is holding it at the top of the handle it is less effective. 🤓🤓🤓Just a little tip from Ervin the cabinet maker. Love your videos!!!!!! Karen

[@CathyS_Bx]

Wow, you have a real talent for this type of assignment!

[@JessRoseBackburnerArt]

Our kitchen walls are aqua/turquoise. It works though because it contrasts nicely with the warm wood cabinets. We also have a cork board, almost the size of one wall, that's vintage and came from a school that closed. It's the color of the cabinets. I use it as a command center for the house. The kitchen windows are big with white, cafe curtains. Accent colors are mostly white with pops of orange, red, and yellow. There's a vintage formica top table that was my grandmother's. I use it instead of an island for prep. We have a few orange, mid-century style chairs around it that came from a school too. It seems like it wouldn't work, but it does. It's bold, a little mid-century, and has lots of fun touches like vintage plates on the wall (that were all my mother's and grandmothers' /great-grandmothers'.)

[@sayantanikumar45]

This makeover is awesome. My hallway wall is royal blue with a contrasting mustard wall

[@claudemariechampagne1349]

I love what you did! Bravo!!!!! I love the bold red. It really brings everything work together and adds warmth to the place. I love bold colours. My entrance is a magenta colour with white ceiling . Where I lived before I had a narrow wall in the hallway that was purple and it looked great with the Chinese embroidery I had hanging on it.

[@glorialemus856]

You gave this place an amazing makeover. I love barn doors, you nailed!!

[@juderoberts5028]

this was a tough one... it ended up waaaay better than before and was branded well so that is the positive. The not so cool bits were (for me) finishings - but you may have fixed them. The noticeable ones being: the water stain on the ceiling tile, the holes where the cow horns were and a hole in the wall behind the barn door. I know its picky but things like that take away from your professional finish. Again despite the negative, I think you did excellent and had clever ideas.

[@Ronnie7MB]

Love positive feedback like this. You are telling her what you think but not being rude like many other comments I see 😃👍🏻

[@bethgleason3896]

Nice job. You "nailed" it.

[@pamelafox7677]

Amazing and successful!

[@MsSassyMT]

It looks great. I don't have any bold colors in my home but in my first home, my daughter wanted a pink bedroom. She was 5 and I let her pick the color. She picked this magenta pink. It was beautiful but it was so bright that I would often walk by her room and hit the light switch because I thought she left the light on...she didn't.

[@prairiecherie5743]

Love your videos. Don’t shake wood stain. It adds bubbles. Stir it. ❤

[@EvelienHV85]

So well done!

[@crackerboxlife8882]

Some of your best work to date!!! Love it!

[@syuill3444]

Look at you crushing it with the tools!

[@aimeeontheharp]

I'm so impressed! You nailed it and it was so different from the work and styles you normally do. Great job!

[@samanthab3292]

Love how it turned out!

[@TravelCheatCodes]

Awesome makeover!

[@jasminekaur1240]

The living room in my house is coffee brown. Like really dark. But its right opposite a full window wall, its still very well light. And at night time, during parties and guests it gives a really cool vibe.

[@shaynaformity1384]

The boldest color in my space is crayola red. I *love* it - although some people get irritable around bright red, I find it balancing for myself. Yes, I'm weird! I have lots of other colors, too. Something wasn't right, though, and I saw a designer's comment on a video that about 70% of a room should be low saturation, so I looked up what low saturation meant. Boy, did I change some things in my living room! I added a low saturation creamy area rug - that included some muted red - and a cornflower throw blanket, and decided not to paint some decor items that I found in colors that I previously didn't love, but now appreciate. Now I get nourished by the bright red pops of color, and soothed/grounded by the low saturation surround.

[@Ronnie7MB]

You always do such a great job!!! Thank you for being so inspirational 😋🤗

[@moustacheandnisi]

Your absolute best makeover so far, every detail was excelent👏👏👏👏

[@kellymcrae3836]

Bright orange accent wall in my kitchen. I get a lot of light and this orange wall really makes my kitchen look crisp with the white cabinets and natural wood furniture.

[@kikibrownie1374]

I think ins perfect! Love it so mutch❤ Now its look professional🤗 I love this red

[@debbebranciforte3731]

Wow!! You did an Amazing job. You’re so talented. I love watching all your videos.

[@merrymaryc5546]

Congratulations and great job! Here's to many more "firsts"!

[@thefashiontellr]

LOVE! excellent job with a small budget!!!

[@helenreid7022]

I painted my diningroom wall red! It looks amazing!

[@sportangelvberry2285]

You nailed it!

[@eftichiapaltsidou3682]

This door is genius! Amazing work! Congrats!

[@AMT_823]

Wow this is so nice...u did a great job!!

[@GinaKayLandis]

The barn door covers the thermostat! Other than that, you absolutely nailed it! Now I want a tee with big bold Beretta on the front!

[@smellmycoffee]

it slides though?

[@GinaKayLandis]

Oh good! I know it slides, but not enough to uncover the thermostat, so yay for moving it elsewhere!

[@karmanjones8346]

RED!! Yes please!! Loved it

[@liozzyM]

Loving this new channel of yours! Wish you could make a medical reception!!! There isn’t many videos here with this theme

[@kathyesargent9088]

Love i had a red wall in my master once so pretty. Great job

[@SumBeautyAnnointing]

Wow, good job Alexandra!

[@RoseMary-vs3io]

I was nervous for you with this one with, it being someone's business, but you worked your Alexandra magic as per usual🙌

[@CC-si3cr]

When I was a little girl for some reason my dad had my room painted real red and the walls were cork board. Anything I ever brought home from school was push pinned into that wall. - - This entire time I thought Make My Space Work was based out of NY. After I heard "a boot" a few times I surmised these ladies are in Canada.

[@postshyhannah3654]

We have a deep wine read in the living room as a focal wall. I originally wanted a taracotta look but it ended up being the perfect colour to warm up our industrial style apartment!

[@karonmcgregor4753]

The only thing missing is a couple of chairs for people to sit while they're waiting. That would have been a great finishing touch.

[@jodyhuntsman4126]

Great job!

[@dropdeadspookie2053]

The boldest color I've ever used in a space is a deep forest green that was a shade or two lighter than a black. lol I know it sounds grave, but, it was amazing & I loved it for years!

[@susanc1265]

My master is hale navy, one guest room has a deep hunter green accent wall, the other has dark charcoal accent wall. I moved away from all my grayed down light blues and greens, and decided if it’s a color, it needed to BE that color! Fully committed! Lol

[@tooblessedtobestressed9715]

I might have chosen the Beretta/Angus wall to be the red accent wall but then done something different with the other walls... I like it but it's just different than what I had pictured in my head. (I had a red dining room with white accents in a Victorian century home years ago... It was very crimson red though. I'm Canadian so I referred to it as Mountie uniform red. That place was a rental so the landlord offered to paint it "pecan" (read: light tan/ecru) and I turned him down! I liked it that way! Heather xo

[@victorianadel1439]

Loved this - congrats on this new venture and the first commercial client success!!! Also, my living room is a deep, saturated red and my bedroom is a saturated orange. On purpose.

[@critterwriter]

Can’t imagine how you came up with paint that looks pink?!?!?

[@silviaponce3848]

It looks fantastic (red is my favorite color)!!!

[@angelasagenda]

I don’t do intense colors but I’m loving a SW shade called on the rocks in my bedroom combined with grown up pink spread, rug, and curtains. I’m contemplating an accent wall in the color Mesa Peach by Benjamin Moore in this room though

[@Sno_White23]

You did a great job! My daughter's room is "Magical" a bright pink/purple color.

[@user-wb3pe3ee2e]

Fantastic job! But my eye keeps going from “Angus” to the water spot right above him. Should have spray painted that one ceiling tile.

[@kcanded]

I was thinking the same thing, but you have to wonder if you could match the regular paint enough so it doesn't stick out like a big sore thumb?

[@ronistitch6510]

Or bradite one can on the hole celing it will stick to the tiles and the metal frame they hang on and will seal in the damp stain and be a finish in 2 coates also re coate time is only an hour do you can have the hole thing finished really quickly

[@tiabean1635]

Maybe they could move it to a less noticeable place?

[@markalexandrino]

Looks amazing! if I could do anything else it would be with the ceiling tiles. Don't know if you could easily paint them. I guess the flouresence is fine for a business. I would paint a room Beretta Red eaily, any of those rich colours, deep purple. Sometimes you want the space to not feel spacious and let the corners go invisible

[@panbe_british]

really great job

[@shola7987]

Looks good 👌🏾

[@Keriedawayy]

The boldest color in my house is the accent wall in my bedroom. It’s a warm golden yellow and when we first opened the can it was like a dark mustard yellow so we were scared! But it turned out perfect!

[@cemartin3333]

My last house I painted my focal wall a deep Aubergine and the other walls were a lovely golden yellow, it was very regal looking.

[@nintenL0]

This looks amazing!!! I had 1 teal and 1 lime green wall with 2 teal/lime green/eggplant purple striped walls in middle school. It took FOREVER to paint and to paint over when I was tired of it......

[@thelmahall2593]

I really enjoy this new series

[@melisasuarezvazquez3272]

Amazing job Alexandra 👏👏👏

[@nnid786]

Amazing 😁👍

[@jemma50]

Great job, Alexandra! :D I absolutely love the barn door! ♥