This entryway needed a MAJOR upgrade (+ testing a NEW renter-friendly hack)

[@barbking286]

Hello from Ontario 🇨🇦 Canada. Love all your amazing ideas. I live in a High Rise apartment building and for fire safety reasons, we cannot hang a wreath on the outside of our doors. I already had a collection of wreaths from living for 25 years in my house, so ........ inside the front door it is!! I love the addition to my entranceway. I get to enjoy my creations all day, every day !!! Best Wishes.

[@ActuallyAlli]

I'm so glad you still get to enjoy your wreaths inside! I know seeing my own handmade wreaths brings me so much joy! Thanks for watching 💜

[@MariaBayley-King]

Same...Mississauga, ON high rise (no wreaths allowed on the outside). I too had a collection but never thought of hanging them on the inside and ended up giving them away (now regretting it 😢)

[@gerrimcgrath6878]

Hello from Ottawa. 👍🏻🇨🇦👍🏻

[@michelleodonnell7436]

I was coming here to ask what the consensus was on hanging a wreath on the inside of the front door. I hang one outside and rotate them fall-winter but would love to enjoy them more than coming and going. This answers it for me 🥰

[@barbking286]

@@MariaBayley-King Maybe time to treat yourself to a new one!!

[@shannonjosephs6413]

I never thought your original entryway looked colorless and boring, just minimalist😁 love the wreath and the pops of color you added. Can’t wait to see your kitchen remodel😊❤️

[@ActuallyAlli]

I kept it neutral for now because a fun pop of color is coming for the wall under the counter in the next video! I was afraid if I painted it a color, it would be too much. In a future apartment, I'm definitely going to paint it a fun color, though!

[@melissawagner-wu1980]

I agree with Shannon a 100% in all that she said.

[@kimbwf629]

Also, thank you for catering to those of us living in rental accommodations. There are many of us and we like decor too. ❤❤❤

[@SouthernMama2five]

Here for it all: DIY, Thrifting, Using what you have! This is my favorite (and guilt-free) way to redo my home. ❤

[@ActuallyAlli]

This was so much fun shopping my home and also the thrift stores! Lately, I've been less interested in buying anything brand new. It feels much more special this way!

[@youdontspeakforme4339]

The rug is nice but i would have put the pattern horizontal

[@ActuallyAlli]

I considered it, but I kind of like how the inspiration rug had the pattern rotated. I think it would look great either way!

[@sweetphangurl3315]

That flower rug turned out soooo cute!😍

[@pjperdue1293]

Super cute! I'm glad you kept the same mirror, it's great.

[@ActuallyAlli]

I love that mirror so much. I bought on sale it while living in my old apartment, but never had a spot to hang it. I'm glad it found a home here!

[@samanthamarie4688]

I loved the way the rug turned out (not usually a fan of painted fabric but it looks very cute!). And the lamp swap was a great choice. I like the decor refresh videos- it's something fun to do on a weekend rather than a major undertaking. Good job ☺️

[@CraftingMyBestLifewithLisa]

Love the changes. So much warmer and welcoming. Great job Alli! 🥰🤗

[@teddybeeandme]

love how simple changes can have such a big impact. I love the rug. For me it would look even better if you turned it 180 degrees but that's just a personal preference

[@kathywiszowaty4607]

It definitely elevated the entryway look with your added pops of color!!!

[@scrappylifter8318]

You look exceptionally pretty today. I love your hairstyle, and the dark top with the lighter pants and belt are a great combo! BTW, do you think the shoe cupboard would benefit from a different paint (maybe navy?) and you could use that cane wallpaper you mentioned when you redid the bathroom vanity. Thank you for sharing the wall claw! It helps homeowners, too! ❤️

[@ActuallyAlli]

I love that idea! The reason I didn't paint it is because there's going to be a pop of color under the counter right next to it! Whenever I move, I definitely want to repaint it a fun color & your idea of the cane would be so cute!

[@cathycarr700]

Allie first of all your hairstyle is beautiful ! Your channel is so informative and your designs are amazing ! Thank you for sharing.😊

[@jodit1]

I love those claw hooks. Use them all the time.

[@ActuallyAlli]

They might be the best thing I've discovered! I can't wait to use them way more often now

[@sarahd3890]

Loved the before and love the after!! I love the rug, it looks so brilliant. I adore how you did the flowers along the seams!! Hope you are loving your space as much as i love it! That thrifted trinket dish ❤. Love from Ireland! You always do a wonderful job and look fabulous while doing it 💗

[@thirdfrau4885]

Alli, you are so creative. Even though you cater to apartment DIYs, I get so many ideas from you for our permanent home. I thought your original makeover was a nice calming vignette but I also understand needing a change to spice things up and bring more joy. Your personality and charm are so natural. I always look forward to your videos.

[@KimberlyJK-l9s]

The entryway looks fabulous! My favorites are the rug and wreath. Great job!

[@kelliewright8915]

It looks so good and homey Alli! I love the colors. The wreath is amazing and I love the rug so much! You nailed it as always!

[@sandracecelin4963]

I think your makeover is good. The only thing different I would do is switch the lamp and the plant. That way it would use the wreath and the plant as a border. I love the rug! I have used pieces of left over vinyl flooring as a base. Turn the pattern over and you have an empty canvas.

[@ActuallyAlli]

That's such a great idea to epicycle some leftover flooring!

[@susanwisniewski6821]

I love the handmade rug. The entryway looks beautiful.

[@EstelleCreativeDesigns]

You are a life saver. I have one wire self in my bathroom and it's not enough! I need space for towels, blankets, sheets, toiletries and cleaning items. So I'm going to add extra shelves and cover the wire shelf like you did. Look out for it on my channel soon.

[@victorialove7283]

You are such a blessing! I wish I had your videos when I was renting. You have such a skill of making any space cozy.

[@brookarisa9734]

4:42 I love the 3M claw hooks! But I can NOT get them in myself. My husband has to help. Sometimes we use a hammer very gently.

[@bree8150]

Your entryway looks so GOOD! I love your DIY rug 😍

[@cindyhunter166]

It’s amazing what a few changes can do. I love how the rug turned out 🥰

[@lissac67]

I love it. I like the richer tones leading into fall.

[@ActuallyAlli]

Thank you!! That's exactly what I was going for too!

[@Nonnie1227]

I love the refresh. I do hope there are plans for a holiday decorating episode. I need to borrow some new ideas from you!

[@ActuallyAlli]

I have been so bad about holiday decorating early in the past, that it's a goal of mine this year! I feel like now that a lot of the rooms in my apartment feel "finished" that I have a lot more ideas!

[@AmandaE1964]

Looks great 😍 I like your renter friendly ideas even though I own my home…I like to change looks every few years to the dismay of my hubby 😊

[@christinelilly1340]

I would’ve painted the shoe cabinet a rich tone and went with an earth toned runner for the entryway. I like the other changes you made!

[@margarethall8575]

I really love the wreath! I found a brand new wreath with that greenery on the clearance aisle at Walmart for $5, bought two picks of fall colors to add to it (costs $2 each), and for $9 I have a wreath very similar to yours. You have such good ideas, love them all!

[@ActuallyAlli]

I love it! It's so fun to find a good deal. I don't think I can ever go back to full-price or craft store wreath forms now!

[@dianeguy7452]

So happy to hear you say you’re not going to deal with those screws and anchors now that you’ll leave it for later that is my MO all day long lol especially if some thing I’m putting back up is going to cover it. My husband hates that but he doesn’t fix it either. Lol so there you go.

[@ActuallyAlli]

Hahaha it's a problem for future me! I'm so glad I'm not the only one who does this!

[@juliesmith668]

Looks good Alli, though a pop of red in the vase would have given that area an extra pop of colour....and tied in the mat.....🤩

[@ActuallyAlli]

I have actually been on the HUNT for a good red vase from the thrift/antique store. I know I could paint a vase red, but I'd love to find a unique one as-is!

[@tine442]

Nice refresh! 😊 I love the trinket dish 😍 The rug (pattern) looks "upside down", maybe you could turn it, so you can see the flowers from your living room.

[@donnamay3864]

Hello from NY really beautiful updated entryway. It looks amazing so pretty a lot of beautiful ideas.😊

[@naomifrakes6474]

Much better. Happy entry now. Good job!!

[@maliabrooklyn4034]

Your hair looks awesome!

[@mslollypop2298]

You are so talented.

[@AnnemarieHulsman]

It;s a nice refresh! I liked the first one too, very natural and sophisticated. But it's the same with me, after a year or so the chosen decor starts to bore me ;-)

[@ActuallyAlli]

Thank you!! I think since fall is arriving, I was starting to crave some cozier colors ☺️

[@crystalkirkland781]

I love it but I also loved the before!

[@kimbwf629]

Turned out great🎉

[@Angela-u5w]

Looks amazing

[@MariaBayley-King]

Great job as always 👏. Question, are u able to paint the inside of the front door (maybe a pop of sage green), i think it would be a really easy change back once u move 😉

[@ActuallyAlli]

Unfortunately, I can't paint anything in here. The door is unpainted/just the original white metal, so I think they'd notice. But maybe one day I could try covering it with removable contact paper and then painting over that? 🤔 I love your idea of making the door green!

[@stacywatters9106]

Don't feel bad. I also hang my reefs inside to look at. Nice job

[@sparklesparkle8]

Hi, may I know where you got the small lamp with the round base? Is it from Walmart? I actually like it even if it’s boring, it’s just what I need 😅

[@ActuallyAlli]

Yes! It is from Walmart! It's a great little lamp

[@qubilahmuhammad2725]

Wow what a difference.

[@arosa2815]

I like hanging wreaths inside, too.

[@SuperClare]

Nice!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@pami4482]

The rug turned out so cute but it looks too summery, orange flowers instead of red would have picked up the colors of the wreath. Also same for the basket tote.-I think your leather purse would be a better choice & tie a little autumn color scarf on it would tie the whole area together.

[@danim04]

It's cute, but the way you painted the rug threw me completely off because it looks off. I agree that the height of the plant in the vase would look better on the right or just raise up the light more? Anyway, you have some cute ideas.

[@marlawegrzyn6991]

What a difference

[@medshell4vr]

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[@diannahartin8394]

❤

[@silviaspolaore7458]

Ciao per me i fiori rossi sul tappetino nn stanno bene con i colori del salotto. Li avrei fatti del colore della cornice con le foglie di un grigio non forte. Sei bravissima Mi sto vedendo tutti i tuoi tutorial perché ti ho scoperto da tre giorni. Buon lavoro per la tua splendida casa ❤

[@margo_sna3079]

❤️🌹

[@caroleanderson1106]

Putting big holes in the walls is really not renter friendly. Isn't this your old apartment?