Rental Bathroom Makeover On A Budget

Rental Bathroom Makeover On A Budget | My Rental Reno S3 E12

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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! Today is the final episode of My Rental Reno Season 3 and I am tackling the bathroom! I actually started this makeover back in the summer but it didn’t feel finished. So I’m taking a second pass at it by tiling over existing backsplash, hacking an Ikea storage cabinet and making a DIY towel ladder.
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@jimmyzhao2673 2 жыл бұрын

Your landlords are *lucky* to have you as a tenant.

@Bectheartist 2 жыл бұрын

How about calling the plant Rapunzel? The room looks beautiful! :)

@NR-jr4sf 2 жыл бұрын

My devil’s ivy is called Rapunzel

@jemma50 2 жыл бұрын

Becky Donaldson, Rapunzel is the perfect name for the plant!!

@roseforcatsandbooks 2 жыл бұрын

I love this

@juliej5917 2 жыл бұрын

That’s just what came to me! Rapunzel! Rapunzel! Let down your hair!

@catherinelauzon457 2 жыл бұрын

Love the name!! Good call 😊

@sandrataylor7400 2 жыл бұрын

Must admit I preferred the black round mirror, but loved the rest.

@petra3498 2 жыл бұрын

Exactely what i thought. The wooden one is a tinsy bit too massive. But in general the makeover turned out really cool ✌️

@sfowler1017 2 жыл бұрын

I like the round mirror more in general, but she's right it would be too much black with the faucet. I like the natural one's bigger size, too. But I'm with Noah on hating the balls 🤣

@dandare2586 2 жыл бұрын

Me too. Maybe just more my thing though.

@monicaspurpledoor 2 жыл бұрын

I agree. The mirror doesn't suit the rest of the decor.

@heatherinparis 2 жыл бұрын

So not a fan of the wooden mirror in this location. The black one was much better here.

@raqlionchaser 2 жыл бұрын

That Simba/Lottie moment was everything 😂😭😂

@damelanieg 2 жыл бұрын

I think Lottie is your best accessory...I mean, seriously, she is your aesthetic to a tee. She looks great in every room. 😊

@vsamaro72 2 жыл бұрын

Agree about Lottie😻...btw, whatever happened to your other 2 kitties?

@moneybee517 2 жыл бұрын

@@vsamaro72 one passed away and the other was her ex-boyfriend.

@sushanart 2 жыл бұрын

Agree! 😁👍❤️

@whosrachelanyways 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know that the shower curtain is Noah approved, more like Noah tolerated 😂

@theresamcfadden3017 2 жыл бұрын

Looks good. Have to admit I did like the round black mirror better. Good call on removing the sliver towel ladder.👍👍

@antonellabassi3466 2 жыл бұрын

Love the combination of natural light wood and sharp black accents. Looks chic but not overdone. Maybe cause I’m an older gal but all that chrome screamed early 2000s to me. Kudos!

@acmulhern 2 жыл бұрын

This was so relatable. Sometimes it takes a while to have the courage to do the bigger things that a space needs. I've been living in my home for 2 1/2 years and we renovated the bathroom already because it was a real mess, but we have now saved enough money and know enough about what we need to redo the kitchen. And I'm glad we waited because I'm now very much into gold hardware, which I would never have thought of getting 2 years ago. 🙂 Love your bathroom design. The black accents are so chic, love the mirror and knobs. Simply adorable

@curatedstyle8645 2 жыл бұрын

Hands down my new favourite KZfaq decorator. Clever, fun, and intuitive. Great design sense.

@mswhite1532 2 жыл бұрын

Amazing makeover as always…I would add a wooden butcher block style top to your white cabinet in the same vibe as the mirror trim and knobs . Also, like the black shower curtain rod but the silver shower head seems a little mismatched. Also, I kinda feel perhaps that there may be too many black accents and my eye just darts all over the space, just my opinion of course. Love your channel and personality…you are so real and not afraid to show it.

@emiliamorgan5052 2 жыл бұрын

Love the butcher block idea!!

@katbar6066 2 жыл бұрын

Agree about the shower head. Might as well do that too in Black.

@Michelle34485 2 жыл бұрын

I would’ve left the chrome knobs on the cabinet doors I would’ve left the chrome shower rod and put up a hookless shower curtain I would’ve chosen a square or oval chrome mirror and I would’ve asked my landlord if I could swap out the single sink for a vanity that has more storage on top as well as underneath and I would’ve bought hooks for the back of my bathroom door to hang my towels on that I would use on a regular basis that way if my significant other isn’t that neat of an individual it’s very easy just to hang onto a hook. And I also would’ve asked my landlord if it would’ve been OK to swap out the tile on the floor with more of a modern style tile but these are just my thoughts and opinions love the makeovers that you do as always

@spookmagooked3017 2 жыл бұрын

I so agree! I was surprised when she didn't change the shower head and knobs to black to match everything else. Also, in the same vein as, "too many black accents," I was shocked when she brought in a black ladder- I thought for sure she would bring in raw wood to tie in all of the other wooden accents. I love your idea about the butcher block counter top for the storage units. Something kept throwing me off about that area, like it needs something to break up the white cabinets from the white walls. A wood top would be the perfect solution!

@jjjohnston545 2 жыл бұрын

I preferred the old backsplash and mirror but like the other changes

@TheKaurK 2 жыл бұрын

The mirror, the knobs, the black accents, the new tile, the shower curtain- everything was a hit! What a fantastic makeover!!

@ulala9898 2 жыл бұрын

Good makeover. I loved when you stuffed Lottie into your overalls!

@lisalovesmarco 2 жыл бұрын

Loved the video 😍 And I truly think James is THE BEST editor ever. It's so funny, gets me every single time 😀 Lots of love for James ❤️

@judymielcarek6011 Жыл бұрын

What I love most about this makeover is all the black. The shower curtain is really fun. The original towel lander was too big so the new one is perfect. Beautiful makeover! I have to say I’m not a fan of cats because of allergies but your cats is so gorgeous!

@simonenieuwoudt6530 2 жыл бұрын

Well done, Alexandra! I would sand the ladder back to natural wood if it was my bathroom, but otherwise love the makeover. The whole point of decor is that people do what they like, and everyone would do something differently if it was their own space.

@elizabethpatton8807 2 жыл бұрын

It's also Noah's space, and he doesn't like the mirror or the pom-poms on the ($85!!!!!) shower curtain. (Notice he wasn't even consulted about all the pink! Just sayin".

@Secretzstolen 2 жыл бұрын

@@elizabethpatton8807 mind ur business. She doesn't film literally everything and they don't have to agree on literally everything but she did consult him on some things and u don't know what they discussed off camera. Don't pick other ppls relationships apart

@Britbabe53 2 жыл бұрын

Looks fab! That poor pothos tho, is screaming out for a little somethin somethin!

@hello_danielle 2 жыл бұрын

2 questions.. Where do you keep your products for the tub/shower? And tiling over the other tile, is that something you got approved by the homeowner or is that something you will remove? Doesn’t appear to me to be something that could be removed but maybe I am missing something. I find it helpful when you specify what is rental friendly vs permanent.

@valerieann2751 2 жыл бұрын

She said her land lord told her she could do the tile. He showed her how to do it. Also she has a huge cabinet of storage along the wall for products. And a stool next to the tub

@Beruthiel45 2 жыл бұрын

The tile over tile is the only thing I was anxious about. I honestly don't like it much, it looks clunky, and I would have preferred keeping the original or removing it,which isn't as hard as you think, rather than tiling over. But, if the landlord is okay with it and Alexandra prefers it then more power to her. I don't live with it so it's not my opinion that matters. It's a much warmer and more pleasant bathroom now, too cold and clinical before.

@sheenab1927 2 жыл бұрын

I’m actually obsessed with the black and white tile lol!

@janetboette7013 2 жыл бұрын

The new towel ladder is way better! Thought you were going to trip on the old one. Still not crazy about sconces, but that's just me. Cool update!

@Isabella-de7kv 2 жыл бұрын

I also don’t get the sconces, looks kind of grandma-y to me. But the rest is awesome ☺️

@yvettefournier1533 2 жыл бұрын

@@Isabella-de7kv They look like black sprayed cool whip container with a light bulb. I love everything she does. But, the lights are just strange.

@jennabarna2353 2 жыл бұрын

I’m very familiar with this “slowly sneakily get rid of all the silver in your house” strategy

@MsJillVicius 2 жыл бұрын

The two detaily bits that get me: how thick the back splash is now, but I guess it's useful since it's a little ledge... and also you had the power off to change out the sconces but didn't flip your outlet so it was right-side up.

@lonnielove8452 2 жыл бұрын

not the cat in the overalls!!!! I'm crying from cutenesss!!!!

@kristirichards2249 2 жыл бұрын

Feels much warmer. Not sure about the rug but loving Lottie as always. She looks fluffier than usual. What a snuggly kitty!!

@emilyhthompson 2 жыл бұрын

“I’m your host Alexandra Gater…bye” cackling

@hotash26 Жыл бұрын

I’m binging so many of your KZfaq videos and this bathroom is one of my favourites!!!! Sooooo gorgeous, I can’t wait to do this to my own place one day 🤩

@ceferinocanibano6284 2 жыл бұрын

Much better now. It was very cold at the beginning. Now is really beautiful.

@debredhead9199 2 жыл бұрын

Very cute makeover. My preference is the cabinet knobs would look better turned vertically, with the wood on the right. Personally I think the ladder and side table should be the same color wood as the mirror.

@quadbox 2 жыл бұрын

I like Beatrice for the plant and Penelope for the lady who lives above your loo.

@shainazion4073 2 жыл бұрын

Leave the old legs in a box in the cabinet. This assures that you can find them when you are moving out.

@carolbottura 2 жыл бұрын

I'm so glad you changed the pillow Roman shade.

@girliewilson9074 2 жыл бұрын

I normally don't comment midvideo, but I am a Noah. I like it when designs include us slobs. A little problem solving and I don't appear to be such a wrecking ball.

@ericamclarty5360 2 жыл бұрын

Love the claw foot tub! Beautiful ❤️❤️❤️

@gabrielakern3125 Жыл бұрын

the mission impossible theme song got me laughing soooo hard!!!

@CK1000ism 2 жыл бұрын

I would have ironed the pillowcase before putting it up.

@roarmaus 2 жыл бұрын

9:45 Priscilla pothos and Lenore for the sassy lady 😍

@pamelafox7677 2 жыл бұрын

Love the leg change, the mirror with the cute balls, and the Roman blind does soften the bathroom.

@lindamoon4255 Жыл бұрын

The change in the mirror made a huge difference!

@7sevendaysara 2 жыл бұрын

I loooove black accents in a bathroom!!!!! Well done. The pump soap floating is a great solution in a small space Sara Nena DIY

@teresabell1014 2 жыл бұрын

Love the black and white. Love the rug, beautiful color !

@charlottewilson4680 2 жыл бұрын

Looks great. The biggest impact was the black ladder and the shower curtain. Loved it.

@pricilla2076 2 жыл бұрын

The editing of this video was really enjoyable...I especially loved the simba...lottie moment.

@sammills9047 2 жыл бұрын

Love the effect that changing out the hardware had! I wonder what a wallpaper accent wall would look like behind the cabinets--either bold or subtly patterned. I feel like it could really tie the whole space together and give a focal point. 🤩

@tlb1067 2 жыл бұрын

At first I said leave the black mirror but seeing the room all together you made the right choice.😍

@valerieann2751 2 жыл бұрын

Love it, the black accents made a huge upgrade. Love the natural wood look with matte black accessories.

@evabryan1209 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful. Black & White feels so clean and inviting !

@natatatt 2 жыл бұрын

I like that in these videos you'll keep in footage of you trying something and deciding later that it doesn't work, like the earlier roman shade attempt. It's realistic to what the design process is - not always going to get it 100% right the first time.

@jennabarna2353 2 жыл бұрын

This episode could be titled “Gater hates the cheap chrome as much as you do”

@ursulamelia7136 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! It’s an AG Bathroom!!! Great job done!!!!👍👍👍👍👍💛💛💛

@mercedesfaberlle6918 2 жыл бұрын

Looooooove the whole concept. The cabinet knobs are gorgeous and the shower curtain so pretty and elegant.

@mercedesfaberlle6918 2 жыл бұрын

It would be nice to add the tiny shelves that you used as night stands in other projects. Maybe by the sink.

@uliana_olson 2 жыл бұрын

I was literally just searching for this video and it wasn't here yet, but 1 minute later there it is :D Excited!

@alicejump2290 2 жыл бұрын

Watching “a work in process” is a wonderful way to see how a designers mind integrates the elements! Blessed and safe days!

@drei-creates 2 жыл бұрын

it’s 12 AM where i am but i’m so excited to watch! been waiting for this makeover since you moved ☺️

@mommygarcia9137 2 жыл бұрын

So beautiful & it’s so light & airy in there ! Love it !!

@suebrown7548 2 жыл бұрын

The wood bits make all the difference! Love it!

@demiloca Ай бұрын

I loved the new wood mirror. The balled frame tied back to the curtain tassels and cabinet legs. Round black looked comparatively cheap and would not have tied in all the elements as well. It would have looked like an amateur decorator - the ones who always go matchy matchy. And would have clashed with the long lines of the black faucet. So great call. I think the tassel hanging down on the cabinet was a vertical line in the center and “messed up” the composition. Love that you went with black on faucet and love rug and new Roman shade and vine placement. Your decorative items are always on point.

@vickirickman5828 2 жыл бұрын

I love everything g but I was a fan of the black mirror with all the white.

@misamisa2677 8 күн бұрын

I love a vanity with 2 drawer under sink makes life easy for everything for extra stuff like toilet paper saving the over toilet space can be used for that

@mael2039 2 жыл бұрын

things I need in the bathroom are a laundry basket and somewhere to put my clean clothes that I will wear after the shower or bath. I just wouldn't want the clothes on the floor in the meantime and also don't want to run all the way from my closet to the bathroom naked lol. I feel like the stool could be used for that. I know not everyone has that in their bathroom, I think it's so important to go with things that work for the people who use it with every space you tackle and you always do that

@rebeccavinyard2899 2 жыл бұрын

It’s beautiful! I really love the black accents. It’s so crisp and clean. ♥️

@MammaBear. 2 жыл бұрын

Buxom Betty for the wall art. Winding Wendy for the plant.

@animeotaku8909 2 жыл бұрын

so cute! still blows my mind how laid back your landlord is so chill with everything

@aviajarehema7393 6 ай бұрын

Love this bathroom makeover. Especially the black accents (i.e., sconces, faucet, shower curtain holder, ceiling light , bathtub stool, shower curtain rings, wooden legs), soap dispenser holder, wooden knobs on cabinetry by the window. (BTW, does your show theme have lyrics to them, and have any of you or your team dance to the theme music? Just kidding.😀😅🤣😂😊).

@HomeFrugalicious 2 жыл бұрын

So nice Alexandra! You did a great job! ❤

@naheed4481 2 жыл бұрын

Loving this reno team AG!!!

@gingergrant6759 2 жыл бұрын

Nice to have sponsors fund your reno.

@trishac9516 Жыл бұрын

The second makeover was amazing! Loved all the black and natural tones. I think the mirror and the rug look great. The rug adds a little bit of a color pop, that you also bring out with the accessories. I wouldn't want it to be all black white and natural. Alexandra, you have such a good eye!!😍 PS I love the shower curtain with the pom poms and I don't think it looks too girly!

@sandratompkins6950 2 жыл бұрын

Love the t i touches of black.

@Tantejuju65 2 жыл бұрын

Nice revamp! Love the pop of warmth of pink rug

@normaanderson3758 2 жыл бұрын

Love your bathroom make over. I’ve loved all the makeovers you’ve done to your apartment. ❤️❤️

@dreamterry 2 жыл бұрын

Many wonderful improvements! I would love to see you hire a inodor plant consultant. That pothos has been dying for more light----hence, the spread-out, sparse leaves. It wants to be cut back for thicker, fresh growth, a larger container, and a cleanup of dead leaves. It worries me that someone will slip on that rug with no rubberized bottom!

@chabridgettumusiime8994 Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍💕😊👍 for teaching me so many little too things in this bathroom makeover , your landlord is blessed to have you; the shower curtain is so beautiful 💕🌹! The ladder too! The white towels n basket so beautiful! The diy tiling , the work Graham does is so good ! Wish I get a good handyman like Graham! Your humorous husband and yourself 👍💕👍🌹💕🌹👍

@josephinedeck9821 2 жыл бұрын

Looks much better. Good job Alexandra & team

@kimberlybenedict 2 жыл бұрын

So gorgeous! Great job! I prefer the round black mirror and I love the pink and black accents together. 🖤💗🖤💗🖤💗🖤

@emiliamorgan5052 2 жыл бұрын

This was such a chaotic video and I’m here for it!!!

@mylittleninja5084 2 жыл бұрын

This is totally random and not at all related to the video but I’m so glad I’m not the only person who puts their cat in their shirt like a kangaroo 💀💀💀 i cackled 😂

@land_fisher 2 жыл бұрын

Love the bathroom but not the mirror. The black one was better

@maggielyall811 2 жыл бұрын

I loved the kitchen tile in the bathroom great idea :-)

@laurarobinson0618 2 жыл бұрын

It looks great, the only thing I would change is the shower head and handle. Leaving them silver doesn’t match the rest of the room.

@mickithompson5888 2 жыл бұрын

Changing out those really high ceiling shower heads can be really tricky, and sometimes the faucet hardware on tubs turns into a nightmare too. I’d just hit them with some high quality paint meant to adhere to metal, much faster and easier. Otherwise that room looks fabulous!

@saxhay1700 2 жыл бұрын

I love the second cupboard knobs. So pretty.

@marychristensen8596 2 жыл бұрын

I love this! You are so creative and have such a good eye for design. Thanks for sharing everything!!!

@jemreandeau3583 2 жыл бұрын

Love everything about it especially the red rug, nice pop of color

@amandatopson5757 2 жыл бұрын

Really really great. Pink accents! 💞

@bettyleeable 2 жыл бұрын

I am so jealous of what is considered ‘rental’ friendly makeovers in America. If I even TOUCHED anything that the landlord put into my rental, they would FLIP the F**K out and kick me out!! Like the most I can do is put down a rug and put in furniture. No holes, no removal, no paint, NADA!!!

@madmadagascar 2 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful end result! 😍

@okgreat252 2 жыл бұрын

That mirror is the best with the taps and lights, love this makeover!

@32446 Жыл бұрын

The kitchen was my fave. Looks amazing

@nianjugu1787 2 жыл бұрын

You did amazing!!!! Love it! Love the whole process!! Wow!!

@brendasparks6234 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, it looks so goooood!!!! Love the new look

@mary-annz.reynolds7778 2 жыл бұрын

That was one of the best renos. Definitely better than the 1st.

@traceysimmons4913 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t believe there is a claw foot tub in a rental very nice, love your style girl !

@kathydove4791 2 жыл бұрын

Cottage core vibe of shower curtain conflicts with modern tile. Try a more graphic print. The other mirror was better. Time to trim that pothos too. Appreciated all the DIYs. Nice!

@pamkowal7464 2 жыл бұрын

What an inviting space!

@TyaAshley 2 жыл бұрын

Moving on Tuesday, I got so happy when I saw you posted this video 🙏🏾 Exactly what I needed today

@TikiDawl 2 жыл бұрын

Another beautiful job! This lifted my mood. I love your videos. Keep up the great work you're doing.

@aliciadelasmaravilla 2 жыл бұрын

I like the new mirror but it would have been perfect in black 🥰

@crich83baby 2 жыл бұрын

I love this makeover!

@GradKat 2 жыл бұрын

Only thing I don’t like are those lights either side of the mirror. They’re just too dominant; they detract from the pretty mirror, IMO. Everything else is just gorgeous - adore the shower curtain!!

@LiterarySnob 2 жыл бұрын

I think those lights are the ugliest things I have ever seen!! Plus I think they are ceiling lights!!!

@Sunflowers9191 2 жыл бұрын

I’m glad I’m not the only one whom doesn’t like those lights.. I think they are hideous haha

@jemma50 2 жыл бұрын

@@LiterarySnob Good thing Alexandra likes them, as it's her home. ;)

@jemma50 2 жыл бұрын

@@Sunflowers9191 'Not to my taste' sounds so much nicer than hideous, don't you think? ;)

@Sunflowers9191 2 жыл бұрын

@@jemma50 It are just lamps! Who cares if I call those hideous? Nobody should get offended by that, it’s not like I call a person or animal hideous (which I would never do)