TINY STUDIO APARTMENT MAKEOVER (100 SQ. FEET!) | RENTER-FRIENDLY HACKS

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE
If you live in a small studio, you’re not alone. This week we’re tackling a tiny apartment makeover with a small budget and a few hacks. See how we transformed my friend Andrew’s studio into a cozy space that is just as nice as the Dodger’s dugout.
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[@KarMa-ws3ll]

Finally a makeover with "tiny" in the title, that really IS tiny! love it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right?! I lived in studios for years that could never fit a bed AND a full sofa. (In my opinion, if you can fit a bed and a full sofa, you are living in a LOFT 😂.) ❤️

[@bobbisteele9264]

IKR? Tiny houses that are 800 sq ft.

[@wmhfv992]

FOR. REAL. So tired of seeing makeovers for studio apartments that are just huge apartments with open floor plans. I used to live in a matchbox and slept next to my oven.

[@Susan_McG]

Finally, a person who does realistic, practical makeovers! Love it!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s my whole channel goal. Thank you for watching!

[@merrymaid2890]

As someone who lives in a tiny apartment, I really liked this makeover. You made it tidy and spacious at the same time. I myself have a huge freezer in the closet. 😁 And I also loved the way you and Chelsea worked together. I would love to see her back more times as your assistant.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooh interesting about your freezer. Always cool to hear how other people are using their space. He originally had a full fridge but you could barely maneuver around. So it’s the best hack.

[@simply4022]

I NEVER heard of liquid starch and fabric as wallpaper…this is perfect timing. I’m definitely going to do this. Thanks 😊 new subbie 💕

[@LaughCryDIY]

It is magic, not gonna lie. If you do it, send me pics on Insta! @laughcrydiy❤️❤️❤️

[@glorial1569]

It goes back to WW2

[@CAM-fq8lv]

I'm wondering about this liquid starch... do street artists use it? Is it what they call paste?

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@CAM-fq8lv great question. From my understanding, they use wheat paste, which is a concoction with flour/water.

[@lindapreater840]

Brilliant Brilliant 🇬🇧

[@mcuz2164]

I love that you included the fails. That is real life and it made this video much more relatable. Great job on the space!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Always gotta show the fails. There are plenty! Haha.

[@depresty]

It's amazing how the studio becomes more organized and cosy. Like you girls for giving some help for that guy.

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️

[@madzabinga8382]

Everything looked great! I think a small chair rail, or molding strip on the border of the fabric headboard would have really finished off the look.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh. That’s a good idea. Thanks for watching!

[@sct4040]

It’s a rental, so removable is key.

[@donnanichols6838]

@@sct4040 they could add a strip of contrasting fabric there to frame it out? 🍃🤗🍃

[@Carolinagirl1028]

@@sct4040 You can make molding removable, just hang it using double sided tape on the back. Since it doesn’t need to be weight bearing double sided tape should be sufficient to keep it up but will also make it easily removable when needed.

[@vreese3350]

Came out great. Have to try that liquid starch & fabric head board

[@karenleeramos]

This was fantastic, warts and all -- in fact, especially bcuz of the obstacles & detours. You are doing REAL makeovers and I love all of it! Keep 'em coming :)

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! Love to share the disasters along the way.

[@megancampbell3914]

I did the starch fabric trick on the back panel of my IKEA bookcases and it looks great, even years later. Very reality based makeover

[@LaughCryDIY]

I love that! Definitely want to use that hack in more spaces. And I’ve seen it work even with regular wallpaper!

[@jessicajasper5527]

I have never heard of that fabric wallpaper hack before!! GAME CHANGER.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Right?! I’ve actually used starch to put up paper wallpaper too (but only on the back-not painted on the front of it). Worked fine!

[@joanholly5002]

I didn’t know how much of a difference you could make but you did - the desk, rug and other things make it look like an apartment now not just a big room

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️ the desk is def a game changer.

[@bituingmarikit]

More small studio makeovers pls!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Working on em!!!!!

[@kend8537]

this was the MOST FUN diy video i have ever seen. you two make a great team

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, thanks for watching!!!

[@carolinesc3615]

I've seen these Murphy Beds that include a couch. When it pulls down, it does not affect the couch, or probably your coffee table if small enough. These Murphy Beds are cool.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Those are super cool

[@beverlynovak5056]

Good job…. Simple organized ideas for simple small places. Suggestion: cut the fabric/sheet in the pattern line….it was crooked. But awesome hack with making it a wallpaper!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Will do next time!

[@Juliest]

The tone on tone bedding with the long throw pillow is amazing!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Tone on tone is my new fave thing!!!

[@KasSommers]

That fabric and liquid starch trick is wonderful. I've never heard of that before. Though it would drive me crazy that the fabric is not hung straight along the pattern.

[@LaughCryDIY]

👍

[@ElizabethDeRazzoNiemann]

I don’t how I got to this channel but I absolutely love what you did and the fact that you were so transparent with the process! Most of these channels don’t show you all the different hurdles that pop up during a make over, so when you try it yourself and it doesn’t go well you feel defeated. New sub!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh, girl. My entire channel is Moments of Hell. Hahahha. So glad you’re here. We stay cheap and real here. 😂

[@ElizabethDeRazzoNiemann]

@@LaughCryDIY I’m here for it! 😁

[@gemmaselby5584]

Would have Loved to have Seen the Kitchen .. Is there a Bathroom ? I Love This Studio !!

[@LaughCryDIY]

There is a bathroom! A small door tucked between the kitchen and main room. The kitchen is sweet and tiny. Maybe we’ll get in there one day.

[@saharshams2497]

Oh my gosh!! 🙈🙈🙈 What a difference you guys made with simple yet creative changes in such a small space! Unbelievable!! 😃😃😃 I kind of envy him for having you 💛💙💚💙💜💛💜💙💚💙💜💛💜💙💚💜💛

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Everyone needs to fabric wallpaper their walls NOW.

[@saharshams2497]

@@LaughCryDIY Amen to that 😄😄😄

[@jebageorge4741]

Really enjoy your videos… you’re so funny and entertaining. I appreciate the mishaps.. it’s what we experience in our own diys.

[@LaughCryDIY]

That means a lot. DIYs are half disasters!

[@standunitedorfall1863]

A safety tip for those with long hair who plan on using a drill, or something similar. Be sure to first put your hair up out of the way so that it doesn't get caught in the drill while it's rotating. That will save you from getting scalped.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Appreciate the tip!

[@maryblakley3590]

This also applies when using a hand mixer in the kitchen. A few years back my daughter lost a fair chunk of hair this way. Tie long hair back!

[@justRoRo]

This makeover really put you through it! LOL Once again another fantastic tip regarding fabric shrinkage when using the starch method - I knew about the method but never knew it could shrink up if the material wasn't prewashed! I'm in LA also and love that you gave a shoutout to the smaller businesses :)

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yep! Don’t want my cheap whores dealing with shrinkage 😂

[@donnanichols6838]

Pre washing fabric before you use it is always a good idea, no matter what you're doing with it, not only for the pre shrinking but also removing the sizing they add to the fabric, that will interfere with a lot of processes and products. 🍃🤗🍃

[@thebrightestrainbowever3841]

I now live in an actual tiny studio so this DYI makeover tips were very insightful and clever! Excited to incorporate some of them in my space! No space is ever too tiny for making it into a moment 🥰💜🌈

[@LaughCryDIY]

YES! So happy to hear.

[@lisita1020]

The space turned out fantastic. Wow 🤩 I’m completely amazed . Good job Ladies. ❤️

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!!!!

[@katievallely3837]

THE EPISODE WE HAVE ALL BEEN WAITING FOR! Did NOT disappoint!!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

This and the Dodgers winning the World Series-equally iconic.

[@charliewilkins8888]

Wow.... His apartment is small..... And what they did was great. It turned his place into a cozy apartment..... I've had studios before... And one I thought was small.... But it was bigger than his place..... And I like his place a lot too.... It's small... Very small...... But it's super cozy. And I like that.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I lived in studios for years too. If you get creative, you can always make it a sweet space.

[@suzy1676]

Y'all worked wonders in that space! 👏🏻

[@LaughCryDIY]

It was super fun

[@raquellambropoulos279]

Loved the fabric hack. My teen son always gets the walls filthy in his room as we rent and the paint is the standard cheap low quality apartment flat paint that shows everything. I'm going to attempt to do this weekend. You made it seem effortless. Hope I have the same experience ! I love how the contrasting bedding looks against the wall. I also would love to add the shelving around the room . One step at a time. Ty for the ideas ! New subscriber.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw yay! Best of luck with it. (Again, washing the fabric is a god idea.) My biggest tip is just make sure it stays wet. Best way to make sure it sticks. Lil messy but super cheap and worth it (in my opinion.)

[@judylapointe3507]

paint is cheaper that fabric. Just buy the same color and paint it over.

[@RockyTuxedoFBI]

It's cute. With that said, your sense of humor is fantastic. My grown daughters and I just found your channel. (Romantic music in the background erupts. 😎) haha!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Agh! Welp, so glad you’re all here. More romantic music vibez for all of us. 😂

[@tanschi8449]

This akeover is so full of REAL ideas, like the one long decorative pillow that I had to subscribe. It's affordable and beautiful at the same time. Thank you

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw yay! I try to do real makeovers for real homes (and include the real disasters - haha). Thanks for subbing. ❤️

[@SrVodka]

You know there’s Gonna be some moment of joy, when that Nsync T shirt apears On screen

[@LaughCryDIY]

God must have spent a little more time on this makeover. (I am god.)

[@sethreid962]

Wow, it looks so much more comfy now! I want that faux headboard.

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s so easy!

[@vickismallwood2082]

Fantastic job ladies.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!!!!!

[@abmoralesrosado]

Wow! What a massive difference in such a tiny space! It’s perfect! I also love that you used those folding brackets. I wanted to do that to my laundry room but was afraid. Thank you!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It was a game changer. The space was so tight it was tough to find a desk that would fit.

[@patriciamcneilly9748]

I literally have met people who quit drinking had no options and someone let them crash in their laundry room so they could save up and get on their feet again

[@carmynnalicia4169]

no way! I just watched your kitchen diy today-the first video I saw of yours and now you just posted this! blessed. you are hilarious love your personality

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw yay! Excited you’re here.

[@Missfortune70]

Whoa, that is a TINY place, but y'all made it look comfy and organized.

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s no joke! Just glad he feels more at home.

[@sibongilethwala7080]

You two are a great team! What a fun makeover. Making me think I can do this too.

[@LaughCryDIY]

You totally can!!!

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Enjoyed your frank and funny embrace of the rewards and pitfalls of DIY! ✔️editing! ✔️music clips! The channel name says it all! Best wishes! 🤗

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Thank you! Plenty more pitfalls coming your way. 😉

[@SongbirdSoulDesigns]

This was awesome!!!! Thank you for keeping the blunders! I love how real this was. And such a great living space now!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Gotta keep those Moments of Hell!

[@donnanichols6838]

I live in a walk in closet too...making everything fit is like putting together a blank jig saw puzzle!!! ( and i have a BUNCH of extra pieces, adding to the difficulty ) Good job ladies!!! 🍃🤗🍃

[@LaughCryDIY]

Small spaces are so tough! Hope you get to make it feel like home. ❤️❤️❤️

[@donnanichols6838]

@@LaughCryDIY hahaha, maybe eventually...one can always hope and try. 🍃🤗🍃

[@ljlou5746]

Love the fabric wall cover hack! Looks great.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@jadestone8552]

I just ordered my shed to tiny house and this was great! Thanks for real tiny! Great job giving his space life!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh! Very cool! Good luck on the progress. I know tiny houses are a whole other world, but I’ve seen so many genius hacks for them!

[@veronicawilliams7793]

You pushed yourself to do the smallest space & I luv it!!! Everything inspired me to incorporate ideas to my space.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, so glad to hear it!

[@vianneyrenata8796]

First time hearing the magic of liquid starch! Thank you so much. I really like all the personal considerations and the thought process that goes through into the makeover.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Happy to share the knowledge!!! I have plenty of cheap/renter-friendly tips for ya ❤️

[@judymcfadden3577]

You made this super cute! I am glad that you even show your mistakes, it's definitely honest!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ya gotta! DIY can be so frustrating at times. Thanks for watching!

[@hardydesigner]

What a fun makeover! Great job 👏🏾👏🏾

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@tlee4218]

That wall cover hack is super. I have been using cloth on walls instead of painting or wall paper since moved to The Netherlands. knew would be moving so did not want to have to do work ink rentals so made frames for cloth.on walls. This ins so easy and can take it off. Thank you!!!! Now hopefully can find the starch. different chemical laws here..keep up the good practical work..love it.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oooh! Love that idea! If you can’t find the laundry starch, I’ve heard of this cornstarch recipe for renter-friendly wallpaper paste. (I believe DIY Dahlia used it for some wall decals in her old place, and it came down fine). thepoorsophisticate.blogspot.com/2013/01/diy-epic-2-removable-wallpaper-and-paste.html?m= Haven’t used it myself (yet), but could be cool.

[@AmDizzle40]

Omg you are amazing, you just made getting up at 7am on a Sunday so much better!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

😭 this makes staying up late to edit worth it. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@dominicsmullen3262]

The key hook part reminds me of the prison officer scene in midnight express... William Haaaaayes 😂😂😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

😂

[@tovenrvik6336]

Thanks for your interesting video, it looks very good, nice details you did put in there‼️💎👍

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!

[@GoogleUser-wx8mw]

Such a great difference! Well done, ladies!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!

[@AB-kf6li]

He was so happy 😀 great job girls. Looks great!!

[@aryavedaherbalssameemaryav481]

Lovely makeover...very practical and gave a warm homely feeling too...

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@P.GBrexit-pg8fz]

Style is Vanity, Practicality is Sanity.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Love that

[@P.GBrexit-pg8fz]

@@LaughCryDIY In Business, Turnover is Vanity, Profit is Sanity. A Millionare told me Those words Many Years Ago.

[@P.GBrexit-pg8fz]

@@LaughCryDIY Best Regards from the UK. Yorkshire.

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@P.GBrexit-pg8fz good to know!

[@pdmullgirl]

Turned out great! Really nice. ❤️💜💚

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💙💙💙

[@MsRainingDays]

The starch tip was genius. OMG can you put wallpaper up with starch and make it more renter friendly 🤯

[@LaughCryDIY]

So technically….yes! If you use non pasted wallpaper. I even used it when I needed to reposition pre pasted wallpaper in my bedroom. City chic decor did it that way too! Https://www.citychicdecor.com/how-to-apply-real-wallpaper-in-a-rental-sponsored/

[@youngfrijoles]

The sensual pillow toss 😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

Stay sexy

[@agneslawrence2967]

Great job done Love the tiny space It's cosy😊

[@LaughCryDIY]

So glad to make it nicer for him. Thank you for watching 💙

[@SIP612]

That starch hack is life 🧬🤗

[@LaughCryDIY]

It’s such a game-changer.

[@ammm7352]

Very inspirational for us looking for ideas!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay!

[@sherw7635]

Great job!

[@janetboette7013]

Hi! Just discovered your videos. You are so fun to watch! Love your realness, the fails the moments of hell! You are trying and learning and that's what is key in life.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! So glad you’re here 💙 We have fun and a lot of moments of hell. 😂

[@Sunshine23194]

I did the wallpaper hack about 25 years ago and it worked great. An easier way to apply it is dump your liquid starch into a bucket and stuff the fabric in getting all of it wet at once, then wring it out and put it on the wall. I used a wallpaper type plastic tool to pull the fabric straight, get any seams and extra liquid out. And it really does pull off that easy! You'll just need to wipe down the wall with a sponge when you rip it down to get the liquid starch off. --- Note: not all fabrics work. I'd stick to Cotton.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Ooh, that’s great to know. Never thought about that technique.

[@13zounds]

I just found your channel and I’m so excited! You’re a lot of fun.

[@LaughCryDIY]

So happy you’re here! Lotta fun (and moments of hell).

[@leahstewart6979]

The fabric as wall paper hack works really well. I made fabric trees for my classroom.

[@LaughCryDIY]

That’s so clever!

[@shade3403]

i could suggest to put a tiny trim on top of that "pasted" cloth headboard to stay in place as over time it will peal off..

[@LaughCryDIY]

Good idea

[@samellows1865]

Wow. I'm impressed!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!

[@thoughts3897]

Looks so much better! Much less like a dorm room.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! I’m just glad he enjoys it.

[@NYouTubeFan4ever123]

Love it!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!!!

[@daisukishikamaru4920]

Fabulous upgrade, y’all! Love the music 😂😂

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for watching!!!

[@aplanefliesabove]

Really great tiny makeover for a simple guy. 👌

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! That’s exactly what we were going for.

[@christineharmon6129]

Great ideas! Great job! Love your real style in executing the makeover example swearing!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Appreciate it! Will have more makeovers coming soon. Stay tuned.

[@a.phillips6892]

It looks great! I love small spaces, never wanted anything big.💯💯💯💯

[@LaughCryDIY]

As a studio gal myself for years, I love making a studio cozy.

[@thetigerlyon]

What if the Tiffany bag was from the surprise engagement ring for Chelsea!! 😲

[@LaughCryDIY]

Haha. Turned out it was a Tiffany pen 😂

[@b.abouttowwn]

This turned out really well!!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💙💙 thanks for watching!

[@cecilianagy3562]

You made such an impact, amazing makeover!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Fabric wallpaper ftw!

[@debrandw246]

Awesome 👌 Seriously nice.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you!!!!

[@phyllisstein1837]

You two did a really nice job. very impressive. thank you for sharing.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@Catelaaa]

11/10 vintage t shirt collection omg

[@LaughCryDIY]

Very proud to say they are all mine from high school 💁‍♀️

[@Karina-jm2oe]

This wa so satisfying to watch

[@LaughCryDIY]

❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@lorrainelamour7224]

This is realistic and funny! You could also have a Murphy bed that flips up during the day.

[@LaughCryDIY]

I know 😔 The budget was very small, so we worked with what we could.

[@kissingthedirt]

Awesome and so happy and freaky with it. My kind of channel.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Welcome to the freak shows, baby! Glad you’re here.

[@rosejohnson5963]

Cute, well put together; I love it!❤🌎

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you! ❤️❤️

[@Shawnlynn44]

Looks great ladies

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks much!

[@DD-d6d3]

So cute!! You should have a million subscribers.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, thank you. Way to make my day.

[@porternessstudio8599]

Baller is the best! I go there all the time for help with my tiny palace.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Oh, that’s awesome. I love them!

[@mommygarcia9137]

Wow ! Looks great ! Hell Yeah GO DODGERS !!!

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💙💙💙

[@ntakovacj3644]

Great~-- the wallpaper/fabric is amazing. Besides that -- I simply like your approach -- SUBSCRIBED!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Aw, thank you so much. ❤️

[@shellyjay8954]

Really turned out nice

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙 he’s really enjoying it, which makes me happy.

[@gloriatyller4554]

Brilliant!

[@LaughCryDIY]

💙💙💙

[@joycebevins6014]

Great apartment and love your decorating. The candles are a fire hazard . Thank you for sharing!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for watching!

[@valerieodonnell6764]

How have I never seen the fabric starch wall treatment!?!?! Cool trick. Just a few pretty small changes made a huge difference in this space!

[@LaughCryDIY]

It is pretty genius.

[@amd77j]

A realistic, and funny as heck, makeover. Lol. Congrats!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Yay! That’s what we try to do.

[@rachelefriedland2]

Taking a shot for all the “Fun!” In this episode!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Fun yeah!

[@kimeejae]

Another great make over and more great tshirts🤩 Love L Boogie 🥰 You rock, Katy!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Doo wop that makeover!

[@kimeejae]

@@LaughCryDIY You got that thing, that thing, that thiiiiing when it comes to apartment makeovers 😎

[@LaughCryDIY]

@@kimeejae nailed it

[@britaeirikr8609]

You did so much with so little. Good job!

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thank you for watching!

[@josmith8233]

Your tshirt is everything.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Please pray for it! 😂 I went in a trip, and my luggage never arrived. It’s been a month, but I’m still hoping it will make it back to me bc it is irreplaceable.

[@annafernando6816]

I enjoyed this so much. I may actually be able to use some of these tips.

[@LaughCryDIY]

Thanks for hanging with us

[@shortangrymenopausal7234]

Love this. I would have got one of those wooden IKEA day beds with storage underneath for more floor space. And as I like the single life the bed area would be big enough for just me loo

[@LaughCryDIY]

If we had more budget, definitely would have got something like that.