VIRTUALLY MAKING OVER A HOME OFFICE + PATIO! | Before & afters!

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Hey guys! I'm Alexandra Gater and I show you how to do rental-friendly upgrades and DIY projects on a budget. New videos every Saturday and vlogs on Wednesdays! Today I'm making over two spaces - a patio and a home office - virtually! The best part is that the changes I suggested for these spaces were actually made so you get to see the afters!
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[@teresabell1014]

Those girls did a great job of instituting your plans.

[@AlexandraGater]

I know, they are the best :)

[@riannedeinum3458]

@@AlexandraGater And they used pompoms ...

[@omgDora]

They are adorable and handy. And the dog is so cute. Well done everyone!

[@m.maclellan7147]

@@AlexandraGater They'll be doing their own redo videos in the U.K. ! ;)

[@KarlaDreyerDesign]

I agree -- looks so good!!

[@marilyntrumper-samra2138]

Alexandra is a bright light in a world that aches for warmth! Girl you amaze me! I’m really digging your channel, your energy and creativity! It’s going to be fun to see what magnificent adventures God has planned for you!

[@denises9426]

😮 I can NOT believe you made an “office” in that tiny apartment! That’s unbelievable. That, and the patio look amazing!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@hannahcrumley3103]

I am amazed at how you can so accurately remake a space! That little office in a studio🤯wow! I thought it was going to look like too much furniture in a small space but it really doesn’t! I can see why she loves her apartment- it’s perfect!

[@quadbox]

Woah, are the trolls who usually pick apart everything that Alexandra does having a night off? It's nice to read such supportive and appreciative comments. Both spaces ended up looking really good.

[@JanetCaterina]

I hate when somebody starts their video with Hi Guys, welcome to my channel. Every time.

[@sonjaeckmann5991]

Your two cousins are the cutest!! And we finally got to see your neighbor. ☺️

[@corinnecorley9584]

Exactly what I thought x 2!

[@beachydayz]

The girls did an amazing job. Love how they added their own touch to the design and made it so cozy. Office in such a small space was definitely a challenge but it looks great. Good job everyone.👍

[@sheilaenglish7329]

The office area within the studio apt was amazing. For the patio some gauzy curtains hung at the side would add some softness and a sense of privacy while waiting for that ivy to grow. LoL

[@mai_world]

These are so beautiful! Great job everyone! (Your cousins are rock stars. Building furniture!)

[@AlexandraGater]

They are!!!

[@cerwelt]

Great job. I’m way too old to be a millennial, but love 💗 the zeal of you young women! We grandmas like to see what young women are doing with their lives.

[@jessicap.125]

I like how creative you are with your channel in putting new content without leaving your house.

[@pamelabirch7081]

You are so talented Alexandra - it's a pleasure to see your ideas come to life!

[@RA-go5qk]

I love the virtual makeovers, especially the cousins in England. The gorgeous setting, lovely girls, and playful dog provided exciting variety that you wouldn’t normally be able to show. And it was cool that you were able to find selections that could be delivered to their homes, so they could avoid looking thru stores and just stay safe. Please do more virtual makeovers!

[@anniebanana3698]

I don't know why I went into this a bit skeptical of how it would turn out. Not doubting your skills Alexandra but just wasn't sure how easy or difficult it might be to design from afar but WOW, you blew me away on both makeovers. Your family are so cute and I loved how it turned out and how we got to see such a professionally done before and after. Your neighbours office is just fantastic and so much better than I could have ever envisioned. It's truly amazing and I think you could be onto something with this virtual design thing even after the pandemic is over! 🤔 Just sayin' you got skills, girl.

[@thinkingbout]

The sorry girls do something similar I think they name it design and conquer, or similiar? Maybe if you like to watch something like this, that would be something for you too! I'm stunned everytime at how great places turn out with just a few directions! 😊

[@katesee230]

Lovely! PS: can we take a moment to acknowledge that Arthur is such a cute pup!?

[@ohjessika]

OMG that patio was beautiful!! And I love how moving stuff around left enough space to create a home office! Two wonderful spaces!

[@KarlaDreyerDesign]

I agree! Such an inspiring video with so many good ideas!

[@monkiaray9093]

U KNOW ALEXANDRA KEEPING GOING!!! I SEE THE GREAT CHANGS ON CHANNEL AND WEBSITE. I SEE GOOD CONTENT ON UR CHANNEL AND ADVICE...DON'T U LET ONE STOP UR SHINE...IM KEEP WATCHING...LOVE UR PINKS AND GOLDS

[@lenesvingel4450]

Loved your transformation of your neighbours flat in the first place. The extra shelve and that ADORABLE desk (wonder if they ship to Denmark😀?)take the space ud another notch. Appreciate your enthusiasm and bright spirit, Alexandra, in these videos😘

[@maryellenross347]

You rock Alexandra-I'm obsessed with your videos and have loved all of your "Afters".

[@kimberleyhosmer5997]

I love how it turned out! I was also happy to hear that they will be adding vines for a bit more privacy. For now, some more hanging plants could also do the trick. Maybe stagger them at different heights in between the uprights to block the least desirable views.

[@ellendykstra2368]

I was so excited when I saw the title of this video. I'm blessed to still be employed while at home and after 3 weeks, I could NOT sit on my couch anymore. My desk consists of two boxes of books, two crates of DVDs, and a painted wood top leftover from a previous project. The leftover paint was coral and white. Ya, its pink and I thought Alexandra would be so thrilled. :)

[@katrinarowson]

That studio apartment is adorable!

[@theebajanqueen6599]

I just love your videos. As well as being great at what you do, there is something about your spirit that I enjoy so much.

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

*LOVE* how the patio turned out! You are literally #designgoals! 😂 Getting ready to put together patio DIYs for next weeks video! Fingers crossed it turns out half as good as this! 🤞🏼 Great video, love! 💛

[@AlexandraGater]

Yay, good luck!!!!

[@FiaGarciaDIY]

Alexandra Gater thanks girl! 🥰

[@Alice-wx8en]

@Alexandra, you are a bright light! I am so happy every time I watch your videos.

[@sarahhansen762]

Your content has been amazing through this pandemic. I truly appreciate your videos.

[@tracylc3569]

Adorable! On the patio, I think those are cafe' lights.... fairy lights are much smaller, like little xmas tree lights.

[@katbar6066]

Who would have thought you could fit so much into such a tiny apartment and still have it look Cool & Classy- Well done!

[@tarzillaii7865]

This is one of you're greater vids. Love all your vids but this one gave me the warm fuzzies; so needed right now! TY!

[@vasilikixyfteri-askthecraz8153]

I do space organisation. I ve been doing it the entire quarantine. My clients showed me their spaces. We discussed their needs and then I was giving them instructions and they moved things around. I sent some of your videos to them to convince them of space separation. Thank you so much for your wonderful videos! Yesterday we redid a balcony. I emailed later to the client and she told me she cant stop being there and enjoying her beautiful artistic garden drinking her coffee. What a bliss!

[@teacatz3]

Two really excellent projects and I love both of the results!! Hope to see more makeovers - and maybe a few more projects at your family's home in England! Cheers!

[@gracesuarez3154]

This is the best video of yours I've seen, and I've seen many great ones. It was so fantastic seeing your ideas come to life.

[@sarahiles520]

So fun! Have you done a video on power tool basics? (Like what drills you recommend, ,techniques for hanging frames, shelves, etc for newbies?) Would love to see something like that!

[@m.maclellan7147]

Check out her friend, Dani. She's the one that put in the built in bookcase in her apt. And, she has VERY MINIMAL space & not a ton of tools - which is refreshing !

[@kristen6536]

I'm designing my patio right now as well! This was so helpful and it's adorable

[@KarlaDreyerDesign]

I'm designing my patio too so it's so fun to see other ideas!

[@priyankaray1816]

Loved the fact....that ur designs worked so well even when u were not there...this is alexendra's magic

[@sinastogner9118]

Love Love Love both makeovers!!! How lucky are your family and friends 🥰. Can’t wait to see what you have planned for us next. Take care and stay safe 🥰

[@donnabraccio6721]

Patio is adorable. Have they considered a translucent corrugated roof?

[@sinebheag4685]

I loved getting to see the results of your suggestions. You should always incorporate that when you do subscriber makeovers. For closure if nothing else 😊

[@kevarop7626]

Love your work. I'm always sad when the video ends. I have so much to learn. Thank you for sharing!

[@syrupsul5546]

This video HIT Alexandra! So good and I’m actually amazed that desk fit! A victoryyy

[@7sevendaysara]

In the first case I died when I saw pom pom pillows😜. Adorable patio For the second... Woooow it feels even bigger and more cohesive

[@maryvaughn1951]

Both are fantastic!

[@JustbeingKatherine]

You definitely nailed it with this one! Brilliant.

[@miaclee]

The patio turned out really cute! I think the only thing I would change is maybe a regular love seat and a small papasan style chair or something like that rather than the sectional, just a little easier for evening time patio chats. The sectional was the perfect size for the space though

[@vickinoeske1711]

Good job girls!🙆‍♀️🙆‍♀️ Now a few potted plants placed in the gravel and a welcome mat by the door.

[@pamelaatkinson5710]

These projects came out great! Most people would love to have lovely design. They just need someone to tell them how to do it!

[@susanpeterson9947]

Beautiful! Your cousins did a great job! 👍👍👍

[@adriennedull332]

Love it... The patio makeover is magical...but I think I would add like 4-6 12" paver blocks by the door just to make it a little more stable than the gravel too.

[@RaniaMich]

Those girls were THE BOMB! Half the adults I know wouldn't be capable of putting that together despite the guidelines! I am trying to slowly put together my flat and had the idea to send you a video and ask you to help me do this makeover but I have so many doubts in regards to how that could ever work for SO many reasons, and this entire pandemic took it out of my mind :(

[@laneylane8216]

The girls chasing Arthur made me laugh out loud, so cute! And they did such a good job with their patio 🥰

[@laneylane8216]

And Theresa's home office! Beautiful 😍

[@olee457]

Heartwarming teamwork. Love it 🥰

[@natevaG85]

I've only just discovered your videos and insta! I am obsessed with your style and absolutely love your work. I cannot wait to use your handy tips and ideas for my place and my parents house. They both so desperately need a sprucing up! Hugs from Oz ❤

[@barbiesmom]

I really like that bright lipstick on you...and you always have such good ideas for make overs.

[@lifeofaimee6259]

FAB work by you and those involved in these two projects

[@lorenaescobar2979]

Big fan of Alexandra and now of her family to.

[@Ash-xx5zd]

Love seeing a full transformation.

[@erikabecker2116]

Alexandra you make my day!!!

[@Didem620]

You make it seem unbelieveably easy!

[@melisasuarezvazquez3272]

NOW I NEED A LITTLE OFFICE IN MY PLACE! I LOVE IT ALEXANDRA!

[@sarahguidry9802]

This has been one of your most helpful videos yet for me. Your instruction was clear and I can see myself being able to do both projects. Thanks.

[@LittleBrisby]

I really enjoyed this format!

[@lindarivera8387]

I think the Home Depot equivalent in the UK is B&Q, the site is just diy.com :) the space looks great

[@gabriellelittle5030]

It is x

[@jengus1951]

Both projects turned out great!!!

[@lizpoder1774]

Thank you for the skillshare gift! I'm excited to get learning 😊

[@kimmhclouthier2594]

Office nook looks great.

[@nirmalakamath2385]

Your makeovers are so adorable and cute! 💗

[@AlexandraGater]

Thank you!!

[@leah__gail]

You and your English cousins favor greatly! Great job on all! ❤️

[@sherineill6630]

Love both spaces. Especially the little office nook. I also need to make a space for an office and this gave me the best idea. Thank you 🙏

[@juliacrawford1199]

So much inspiration coming from these makeovers!

[@sweetescape_jungle7472]

Love your videos to keep me upbeat during this quarantine! UK subscriber here ❤️

[@valerieann2751]

I have the same Pinterest picture (the first ) for my dream patio! Love it

[@barbaraderossi7]

both spaces look great well done

[@KMatiessa]

I love your makeovers (I have watched about 20 in the last couple days), they are so inspiring. If you need another remote makeover, I would love to volunteer!! We have such a naked space in the new house and I have some ideas but zero confidence.

[@Bonafidevixen10032]

I LIVE for your videos, Alexandra!! So much inspo and so much motivation. Thank you so much for regular uploads during this time. It is even more appreciated. Xxx

[@olliejilliangil8382]

Your hair and makeup are fabulous!

[@vilmacarmona7780]

I waited to click on the video because I thought it was going to be all mood boards. So glad I decided to take a look and loved it. Great job.

[@joangrant5857]

This was so fun!! You should do more!!💝

[@cheerssteph]

They did such a great job! Nice guidance

[@debrakinder5824]

Love both redos. Amazing how turning the table in the studio made room for an office. Keep the videos coming, I live for them!

[@jot_scribble]

So amazing that you could do all this from home. Both projects look great

[@kaitlin5264]

Wow, both of these came out amazing!! I’m super impressed with what all of them (and you!) did!! Thank you for still supplying us with uplifting, amazing content during these depressing times:)

[@susanfindell6154]

These are both fabulous!

[@Aa-ke9pp]

Good work Alex. Great to finally have a makeover fix. It was one of the best filmed remote makeover I’ve watched. Thanks. Make more like this.

[@kimmhclouthier2594]

The patio turned out fantastic. Well done girls in interpreting Alexandra's vision.

[@BSWVI]

I really like this approach, especially the long - distance aspect 😏 and seeing the owners putting their spaces together. You're a good inspirer!!

[@MeganBecnel]

This was so helpful!!! I have a desk and wanted to do basically a picture rail type shelf set above it. I want sure it would look good if the shelves were longer, but I see that it looks great! Ty!

[@ruthcarter8895]

Oh girls! This is so CUTE!

[@gujadhurgeet8530]

Loved both makeovers 😊 especially z office nook...gave me sme awesme ideas.😉

[@bialouzada15]

These videos are so fun!!! Thank you!

[@michelleireland4909]

Both spaces turned out so well!! Love the way the desk space turned out!

[@a_tots]

That patio is DREAM!!! 😍😍

[@DanikaBasista]

Love the way you did these videos!

[@ashleyriske2030]

You’re such an inspiration!

[@connieh.4689]

Your nieces were great. I was born in England, alas I was raised in the states. No accent. I am obsessed with accents because of this. Great patio makeover, and the office was perfect. My art area is very similar❣🥰

[@kimmills-mamaia8417]

Fantastic! Great job.

[@kennaharrison603]

Your family is so cute and they love pom poms like you do!!

[@alicek8789]

I am really enjoying your channel. Thanks for that. In a recent make over - "home office in small space" ...you showed how much of your idea was carried out by the client. The husband was hanging a picture on the wall. Ok..here's the question. The husband's level lit up when the tool was level! Will you please ask him what make and model the level was. That tool would be helpful for so many people that are vision impaired or having an impaired day! Again your show is well put together - that is no small feat in these times..Alice

[@robindestasio7563]

Cute patio, cute nieces :) Love the English accent :) Office turned out cute too :)

[@terrioakley2250]

What a happy vibey vlog 🥰. Love all the advice you gave and the results speak for themselves . Alexandra’s army did it again 👍🏻👍🏻

[@linishabhoyroo2145]

Love the make overs😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@liniquemccallum7534]

Thank you for the video Alexandra! 😁😀 Already know im going to Enjoy it so much. Love the style!