Small Space Transformation: A Designer's Tiny Rental Condo Makeover

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Her place has changed but her smile is still the same 3 years later that has never changed what a joyful adorable woman 🧡

[@nchong9689]

you are so sweet ❤

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

@@nchong9689 awww 😗

[@deettekearns9092]

I love Natalie. She is one of my favorite designers.

[@chrismults1500]

She is a wonderful designer. I love her style as well ❤

[@nchong1207]

thank you so much ❤

[@tchilds1077]

I want to be her friend 😂😂. Natalie is so lovely and so so talented! I love what she did with the rental. Amazing.

[@nchong9689]

So sweet ❤

[@land_banes2639]

One of the reasons why I like house & home house tour vlogs is they showcase the interior without the designer interrupting on the screen the interior designer explains the beauty of their designs seating & not going around the house. Thats why they have more views than the other house vlogs. Keep it up.

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

😅You have never seen Never Too Small? Many of their vids have mils of views, and Local Project as well

[@DearDesignCoach]

I did not know Natalie, I'm glad I discovered a great designer that has the ability to mix high and low in such a unique way. I am a big Ikea fan too and love warm white furniture (as long as the covers can be washed). Well done! Your landlord is for sure very happy ;)

[@nchong9689]

Aww thank you!❤

[@anitapaul7267]

One of the nicest condo designs! Looks high end. Well done.

[@ajt9745]

Love it! It's the perfect example of save and splurge, and is a very approachable concept to design.

[@plw7930]

So nice to see some colour, which makes a space feel cozy. And I love those kitchen glass tiles, dated or not!

[@SuzanaBehmer]

So good to see you again !!!! I love your style ❤

[@nchong1207]

❤❤

[@wendyp2922]

And thank you for sharing your ‘mistakes’. It’s really refreshing

[@Ann-pt2je]

The landlord is so lucky to have you design the condo. Cute & cozy space! I love your bedroom accent wall color, could you let me know what brand/color you picked? Thank you!!

[@nchong9689]

It is a custom lime wash!

[@thelalanz73]

Beautiful condo with lovely updates. Lucky landlord. Love the jungle wallpaper.

[@clt2744]

Finally, a practical functional design that looks classy but unpretentious. Well done 👏

[@ginacrusco234]

'What would my childhood self have wanted in my room?' Such a great approach!

[@nchong1207]

❤❤

[@LeticiaAGentil]

I wanted my bedroom painted red and, later, checkered walls... never got any. Now, I have a black bedroom

[@ginacrusco234]

@@LeticiaAGentil I wanted a red carpet in our sisters' powder room. Never got it either.

[@LeticiaAGentil]

@@ginacrusco234 that would be even better!

[@azabujuban-hito-dake]

Colors?

[@sallyvegso5264]

Stunning. Cane and brown looks fresh.

[@TheSushmaHomeSellingTeam]

It's always impressive to see how creativity can transform even the most compact spaces into functional and stylish havens. ❤❤

[@nchong1207]

thanks so much ❤

[@leowyatt1054]

I always like her touch with IKEA and she agrees.. IKEA furnishings kinda have its own appeal added to what natalie can do... Its a winner!

[@maunarose]

Natalie Chong! Yayyyy! Oh how I’ve missed your spaces. Welcome back. ❤

[@nchong1207]

Thank you! ❤

[@LeticiaAGentil]

Congratulations on your dream house! I can't wait to see it!

[@MM-pi5iu]

Who else is happy to see normal sized houses design

[@GregginHOU]

Natalie is such a fun, fabulous personality! And I LOVE what she did here. I am a bit concerned that the living/dining area might be a bit crowded with too much going on there but that is an observation, not a criticism, let me be clear. You have to do what you have to do make a space work for you and if this works for her and her family--and looks great at the same time--then kudos! Oh yeah, I LOVE all the IKEA hacks and that wallpaper in the nursery! I'd hire Natalie in an instant if I could afford her and she lived in Houston! 😁

[@nchong1207]

Our table is only 42” actually. So it fits 5 people around it well! I didn’t want anything smaller or else it wouldn’t be usable for our family moving forward. But obviously anticipated more space… then you move in. I was also 7months pregnant…

[@tikitribe5715]

Ha! I really like the kitchen backsplash.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Me too🤭

[@marjojohannasutinen406]

me too

[@minigiant8998]

it's dated

[@marjojohannasutinen406]

"Dated" just means "not trendy right now". That's the least meaningful measure for successful design.

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

It feels very 2000 Dexter Miami condo, and 2010 house flippers every kitchen almost 😂 it had its days

[@wwbdwwbd]

Natalie is back!

[@nchong1207]

😊

[@Deanna21D]

Beautiful!

[@sdmsdm7926]

Wow! the whole place is just lovely and the walls in the baby's room is something I wouldn't mind having for my bedroom....very creative person...I love Ikea because they give you a great base to start with, the rest is up to you....

[@janishani1]

1:48 I felt super and genuinely emotional by seeing that picture... ...so touching 🌬☁️🤍✨🙏🏽

[@tristanbohlmann]

One of my favorite Canadian Designers! Love her aesthetic!

[@ChristieZachary]

Natalie is the best! So talented!

[@nchong1207]

Thanks lady! ❤

[@ChristieZachary]

@@nchong1207 you are very welcome!

[@annafoley5061]

Excellent decorations ❤

[@marjojohannasutinen406]

Lovely!

[@loki112000]

Still my favourite designer on H&H by a mile

[@mrsmucha]

I really like the way she changed the condo using affordable stuff.

[@oowatwat]

Haha I'm actually obsessed with the glass backsplash it looks soo good

[@henniejacobs8496]

Could you tell me where the handles from your IKEA shoe cabinet are from? (Hate our cabinet, but love what the handles do to it - well done!) Thanks!

[@nchong9689]

My millworker made them for me!

[@henniejacobs8496]

@@nchong9689 Nice. Thanks for responding (love the apartment and I'm with you: regardless of how long you're in a space, make it yours!)

[@lauriep3651]

Sooooo good

[@hikerhobby1204]

Love, love the colors! Thank you!

[@d-snowflakeashton9056]

Beautiful and stylish home

[@vivienmcnaul109]

Wonderful

[@SamEfDee]

The Tilt of Guilt in the old house, lol. Really like the new space though.

[@sophiamolina9972]

This was great to hear and see because i also struggle with how much to spend on something that i might not keep... and with things that fit vs. what i love...thanks for the tips❤😅😊😂

[@vnguyen1620]

Beautiful space! Where's the tropical palm tree wallpaper in the kids bedroom from?

[@nchong9689]

From Forest Home Stores. Called Frais.

[@vnguyen1620]

Wow a response from you. Thank you! I’m ordering hehe

[@janicesegura2570]

Love love this beautiful home stunning ❤

[@nchong1207]

Thank you! ❤

[@nasevedodge]

Wow fantastic hacks all around She is one my best designer She definitely not in the “BOX” and thinks beyond to create a beautiful cozy space! Hmmmm hope the landlord pitch in the expenses lol congratulations to you and your family ❤

[@nchong1207]

They didn’t. Oh well… we got to enjoy it and make a video!

[@lindacannella7560]

Hope we get to see home number three from her too!❤

[@kaystinebrink1220]

How did you attach the kitchen shelves to the tile? Did you plant to leave or take them with you? Love your designs. My husband and I are moving into an apt in which we might stay five years.

[@nchong9689]

My millworker installed it into the walls for me!

[@callme_burbu5976]

Where are the wall sconces in the the master bedroom from!? 😍

[@debracampbell3273]

Love love EVERYTHING you did ! What color are the walls in the powder room ? Where did you purchase the art in the small bath ? The hand touching the butterfly ?

[@hazelmac5310]

Love this redesign! I am working on my own condo to refresh and I enjoyed the IKEA upgrades as well. I would like to know where the designer sourced the drapery rods that she attached to the ceiling? I would like to do this as well.

[@nchong1207]

custom rods! Always custom. It’s too much of a hassle to get them from a store. Also these are ceiling mounted. Which not all brands allow that.

[@hazelmac5310]

@@nchong1207 Ahhh got it. Thanks so much for your reply! 😊

[@mayralara1019]

Can you please let me know where the vase on your dining table is from and also the pillow with flowers

[@laurettecarolyne8599]

Renovating a new dream home OR building a new dream home? Or renovating AND building, perhaps by renovating an existing space and adding a new space to it?

[@nchong1207]

Both 😅

[@janishani1]

I truly love and love your taste

[@wendyp2922]

Can you please share where you got those custom IKEA Stall show cab handles????

[@nchong1207]

Custom!

[@nchong1207]

Custom!

[@mariaathome9122]

Nice❤

[@IGuess...]

Always love Natalie's videos! Looking forward to her next space where the furniture pieces have more room to breathe!

[@nchong1207]

thank you! IG has it all ❤

[@alexandrailnyckyj6059]

I love the backsplash! Glad she doesn’t find it offensive.

[@joldc5123]

She is a dream tenant

[@wendyp2922]

If you can share link to your Amazon drapes would be amazing

[@nchong9689]

I wouldn’t get them again. They screwed up on too many details. I spent almost the price of the drapes to fix them locally.

[@wendyp2922]

Gosh, that’s too bad. I really enjoyed this episode, so relatable and you RARELY ever hear or see a professional being so open to their design boo boos and budget friendly solution ie ikea hacks.

[@user-cp8vp9xh8f]

Oh my goodness, did she pay for all of these upgrades in a rental property? Hoping the landlord picked up the tab for a free designer improving the property.

[@charwest9449]

The landlord probably didn't pick up the tab. But don't worry, You Tube advertisers are!

[@tiaaa7108]

I think they know how to get products for free. Just by advertising for them or something like that.

[@nchong9689]

We collaborated on just the wallpaper. But I still had to pay to get it installed. We paid for everything else.

[@meiliwu]

Was the travertine dining tables and chairs custom?

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

Yea, she said she customed them

[@REN.87]

❤❤❤

[@samanthabuxcey1587]

Could I please get the details for the quilt/doona cover in the bedroom. Thankyou!

[@nchong9689]

The duvet cover is from Wilet.

[@samanthabuxcey1587]

@@nchong9689 Thankyou!

[@3506Dodge]

What a diva!

[@eleonorakopyrina5862]

Does Natalie has her own KZbin channel?

[@nchong9689]

Too much work haha. My editing skills are not like H&H 😅

[@JaBlanche]

Anyone know where the ceiling light in the master bedroom is from?

[@nchong1207]

Light House Co!

[@boyihu5209]

To be honest, I expect a highchair and more toys with a 2-year old. But I guess they really clean it up before the shoot.

[@lseh4720]

Amazon drapes… Please tell me how you order these Amazon drapes. They look so gorgeous. Are they even better than pottery barn?

[@nchong1207]

I wouldn’t get them again. lol. They aren’t as good as pottery barn and they are poly.

[@lseh4720]

@@nchong1207 Thanks for responding. Are your curtains on a rod or on little rollers? I’m only 5’2” and I have to get on a costco stepping stool, the metal ones, just to close my curtains daily. BTW, I’m looking at ordering silk curtains from a guy in India through ebay. It’ll still cost around $3,000…which makes me so nervous. Ethan Allen wants $8,000. My current torn silk curtains were purchased years ago, brand new, in SF for $90/panel from a local guy who is no longer around. I can’t find the silk ones anywhere for a reasonable price. Also, I had cotton ones custom made through a designer for another room, and they are far better than the Pottery Barn ones, for just a few hundred dollars more in the end, maybe total of $1,800-$2,000. They’ve beautiful and thick cotton ones. Love your videos. Keep them coming!

[@consejosdemama6084]

First time ever I don’t like the place it feels crowded like a furniture store with too much inventory. 😢

[@paullacerda4459]

I'm confused! Why do all of these upgrades in a rental??.

[@susanmoorewerner8444]

For the reasons she stated n the video. Listen to her.

[@emiliagal5448]

Because it is home for her and her family.

[@danib9845]

Would you please come design my condo? I love everything you’ve done!

[@dogood7337]

Really beautiful design. The only thing I would correct is the sofa area which seems too cramped. But I understand this is because of lack of space and space already shared with the desk area; and also that everything is temporary. :)

[@sherryindera]

You paid for reno a rental? Did they even pay you back for it?

[@hautetoddy8238]

*aficionado

[@ulitkabob7567]

А я представила.. Ночь. Я сплю на этом диване. До светильника далеко идешь на ощупь и тут бац.. Кресло, стол ,пуф! Синяки привет, а может и от боли в штаны сходить!. Короче : цветовое решение прекрасно спору нет! Мебель прекрасна. Но зачем столько впиндюривать? Мебель не по размеру комнаты. Там явно когда привезли играли в тетриц

[@spanish_tiger]

Почему вы будете спать на диване, если есть кровать?

[@ulitkabob7567]

@@spanish_tiger гости или вечером до поздна смотрел телевизор. Это место для отдыха! А не для игры в тетриц

[@bear6562]

Way too cluttered!

[@maggierayner9408]

Disgusting conspicuous consumption while the homeless are hungry and cold, sleeping on cardboard on cement.

[@azabujuban-hito-dake]

Sad Beige Mom

[@d82m.10]

Not everything in life is about a mother's bland and selfish cookie-cutter gusto. A newborn needs lively COLORS and CONTRASTS to stimulate the brain.

[@AP12360]

Beads and links lying on books and painting an accent wall in a room feel outdated to me. I usually like her designs, but this one has too much white and looks crowded, in my opinion.

[@Peachu_n_Goma_Home]

The beads felt 5 yrs ago ngl and the coffee table the 2yo hasnt bump onto it but what abt the kneecaps of adults? 😅

[@monicasmadhouse9278]

people work to live in prison cells WTF????😅😅😅😅