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When I first moved into my house, to store my clothing, I set up some filing cabinets and drawers I already had. That said, I knew this was only temporary, and when my partner Elliot moved in with me we decided it was time to upgrade this space to have more storage for both our clothes. So, I took some measurements, drew up some plans, and decided to reach out to a contractor and get a quote on how much it would be to get exactly what I wanted. After sending over the plans, I got a quote from the contractor and let’s just say … I am not willing to spend $12K on this. So that’s when I decided I would just do it myself.
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IN THIS VIDEO
0:00 - intro
1:36 - making plans for my dressing room makeover (measurements, designs, etc.)
3:25 - sourcing furniture for my dressing room makeover
5:07 - hacking a built in wire solution (book storage hack)
7:46 - IKEA Malm Dresser "Built In" Hack
15:00 - gallery wall hack (renting art)
16:53 - upgrading a vent to look more intentional
17:25 - final touch time
18:38 - final reveal of the room!
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@norawotton5440 Жыл бұрын

I really like your stubborn use of second-hand pieces. Scavenging the third chest of drawers was brilliant, especially using the sides as the back - that really makes it look built-in/ professionally created. Bravo.

@TheSorryGirls Жыл бұрын

ah thank you!

@Alyssa-ui7bf Жыл бұрын

Agreed! The back really pulled everything together! Lovvvve

@cindyleeger Жыл бұрын

I thought you were going to make a door, but “veneering” the back works great.

@E42545 Жыл бұрын

Yesss- if she just showed us the end result and told us she built the whole thing I’d believe it 😂💛

@fremont111 Жыл бұрын

But she paid $100 for the scrounge piece...aren't they $100 new?

@sarahmcdonough7713 Жыл бұрын

so happy to hear you make it clear that the cabinet makers quote wasn't "too expensive" or unreasonable, but just outside of your price range! its honestly shoooocking how many people dont understand the difference, and so they passionately (aggressively..) brand that anything that they arent willing to pay for as overpriced and ridiculous. i know that you guys have your heads on straight about stuff like that (especially since you have made such a variety of things yourselves, you see so clearly how much time and work goes into physical projects) so i wouldnt have expected any different, but i hope talking about it helps to clear things up for the kinds of people that would (and do!) scream at craftspeople just for setting fair prices.. all that being said, i also would not have been able to pay that quote and handmade items are pretty much always outside of my budget lol so i love seeing the diys. to anyone reading this that gets sticker shock when seeing handmade crafts for sale, maybe dip your toes into something youre interested in and it will give you a great idea of why they can be so expensive.. i started embroidery but mostly cross stitch a couple years ago (as a hobby, not to sell) and its absolutely bonkers how long it takes. the materials can be pleasantly cheap, but if i were to try to sell some of the gifts i've made, theyd be in the HUNDREDS of dollars just to compensate the time! its wild.

@kateeyoko Жыл бұрын

Add shallower diy bookshelves on top of the dressers to fill the gap. It will also make it look less cluttered and intentional. This video is so relatable. I’ve had to go through similar brainstorming in every place I have lived.

@jeannawalton8107 Жыл бұрын

I second this! It looks really cluttered at the moment, and just a little bit of streamlining would make it 100%

@lisahester1483 Жыл бұрын

Agreed and she should use the rest of the the one dresser and make it into shelves

@apopiel212 Жыл бұрын

I agree. I was hoping for oak vaneer floating shelves above the units.

@mellie4174 Жыл бұрын

oooh good idea!

@asparagussauce Жыл бұрын

That finishing touch behind the laundry basket was fekkin GENIUS, it looks SO good. I did the praise hands emoji irl 😂

@lucyshackell9937 Жыл бұрын

I technically don’t finish work for another 15 minutes but… I’m letting myself off! I’ve got a video to watch, boss 🎉

@TheSorryGirls Жыл бұрын

loving this energy

@NoOneHere2Day Жыл бұрын

@@TheSorryGirls Would you love it from your own employees?

@n.lately Жыл бұрын

The final result looks great! I think the choice of the oak color really elevates it. This inspires me to do something similar in my own room where I also have a couple of malm dressers.

@TheSorryGirls Жыл бұрын

yesss! malm dressers for the win!

@DutchessSarahJ Жыл бұрын

I agree with people saying to build a bookshelf for one of the walls. It looks super cluttered right now instead of intentional. Love the stairs! They definitely improved!

@favoritemusic620 Жыл бұрын

It would be cool to connect the extra drawers together and make a "door" on hinges for the laundry. This would make the unit look fully cohesive!

@SableSunsets Жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same !!! Only they don’t seem tall enough for some reason ?? Idk maybe they are I can’t tell from the internet lol

@carlyriley4144 Жыл бұрын

I swear I love it most when the videos are in Your and Becky’s home.. they just feel so relatable in a sense ? I love you gals!

@brandipalmer29 Жыл бұрын

I love TSG day! But I hate when the video ends and now I have to wait a whole week for another one

@TheSorryGirls Жыл бұрын

hahahah honestly same , upload days >>>>

@cindymichaud7111 Жыл бұрын

Lose the curtain over the light - replace it with something more upscale/metal perhaps; other than that, this is definitely a win. 🙏👑✝💖

@nataliebehling2665 Жыл бұрын

Not Kelsey changing into a raccoon onesie in the middle of one of the timelapses 😂

@TheSorryGirls Жыл бұрын

hahaha you have a good eye

@caroboivin Жыл бұрын

Went straight to the comments to see if anyone else noticed ! Yay !!! 😂

@arualstarr Жыл бұрын

🦝 11:22

@slowblinking Жыл бұрын

It's so satisfying when you're able to make thrifted furniture work. Really love the creativity and execution at upgrading this area of your home. It really shows we don't need to buy new every time.

@jenna790 Жыл бұрын

If you want to revisit you could use the two side pieces as doors to completely close the laundry basket off! Looks great

@vickinoeske1154 Жыл бұрын

Putting the back pieces on the wall really makes the unit look built-in. Looks great. Love the avocado green jewelry box.

@LoomofDreams Жыл бұрын

Great solution! The MALMs look fantastic opposite the stairs. I also loved your solution for the gap where the laundry sits - so creative and you'll have extra parts if you want to do any additional DIYs in the future. I was thinking you could even take the drawer fronts off the remaining unit and turn them into bookshelves on one of the walls. Then create a picture ledge to hang just above the gap, where you can add art or even place books with pretty covers. I love using books as art, too, if you have pretty ones! I wish I was as much in love with library books as you are. They certainly are more environmentally friendly! But I was an English major in school, and having my own "library" is a comfort to me. I regularly purge and donate ones I know I won't read again, so I can add new ones, and I try to buy second hand when I can. So I guess I'm doing my part. Haha. I think I'd have a very hard time giving up the book collection, though.

@E42545 Жыл бұрын

I think one of the most important things to remember when it comes to storage, ESPECIALLY for us neurodivergent people who rely on visual memory and need stuff visible to keep organized, is that your things aren’t “cluttered” if they are accessible to you, period. IMO the minimalist lifestyle has done a number on our perception of what a normal, functional house looks like, and the obsession (generally on the internet, not TSG) with having everything hidden away and “neat” and “clean” isn’t only not accessible to many people- it doesn’t even work to keep you organized depending on who you are 😂 If your home is safe in its level of cleanliness, and functions for *YOU*, it’s clean. Stack your sh-t on bookshelves, get matching closed wardrobes, display your knickknacks, sort your fridge by color- ignore the meaningless buzzword of “clutter” that’s likely irrelevant to you bc everyone functions differently and just do what you wanna do. If you like seamless, object less or minimal decorated closed door cabinets, great! If you feel cozy and more able to read if your books are stacked on the floor against the wall, great! There is no right way to “organize”, and how “organized” your home may seem to the internet isn’t ever a valuation of worth. This final product is gorgeous and as always I’m amazed at what Kelsey can do wielding the power of Marketplace 😂🥰

@Kathywake23 Жыл бұрын

Omg I should sort my fridge by color.

@E42545 Жыл бұрын

@@Kathywake23 do it! 😂 put a label on every single item with a vintage label maker, hand weave baskets for your eggs- move to the wilderness and ditch the fridge all together 🤷‍♀️ there’s legit no “right” way to keep a home and I wish more people felt that

@Kathywake23 Жыл бұрын

@@E42545 lolololol ease stop give me ideas! The egg basket would be so cute!

@nancygibson2630 Жыл бұрын

Nice hack with the wood backing in the hamper space. Also, love your book selection. Invisible Life of Addie LaRue and Tribe of Mentors! Top notch.

@ginaw7638 Жыл бұрын

I am blown away with the quality and creative ways you all solve decorating organizing issues. Go Girl power!

@gabrielmaroto18 Жыл бұрын

This should have been an episode of that cost how much!? $$$❤ Beautiful work as usual I love it

@moonbeeps Жыл бұрын

I like how it turned out! I'm not a fan of the malm, it kinda looks cheap but you worked it. I think I would've added some big handles to the drawers

@theresagarza1578 Жыл бұрын

I love it! So resourceful! And you’re right - that last little touch of adding the panels behind the laundry basket really elevates the look. Good job!

@emilleepayten3262 Жыл бұрын

Love this! Thoughts that could make it more built-in looking. I have a revamped tarva that I bought a live edge piece for the topper. Turns out it is fairly easy to replace the top of a dresser with different material. If you could get a similar veneer countertop it could span the whole top and look veeeery custom.

@emilleepayten3262 Жыл бұрын

Thought 2.0, you could even give it a bit of a lip on the back to cover the gap!

@TheSorryGirls Жыл бұрын

great idea!!

@mikaela4912 Жыл бұрын

I think it would also have been really good to get a second bigger dresser and cut that to size to go across the smaller dresser and the gap

@naturalgalwilliams Жыл бұрын

Happy New Year friend..I love having been involved in the evolution of your house into your beautiful home. Many blessings ❣️

@cottagekim Жыл бұрын

Bring in green by changing fabric on the “peach” fabric lampshade on wall to something with emerald in it.

@TheKickasskatie Жыл бұрын

I love the end result and it's definitely better than 12,000, but the cheap ass in me is crying that you spent 100 dollars just for the top to that dresser!

@reginanox Жыл бұрын

I like how warm the space is now with the oak veneer and the art pieces, it looks cozy, inviting and inspiring! Good job, Kelsey! 💖

@JL11775 Жыл бұрын

Such creative solutions! Well done, Kelsey! 👏👏👏

@Clovergirl7934 Жыл бұрын

You did an incredible job with this! I have the same determination and stubbornness when it comes to getting what I want for my home, but can’t afford! I LOVE that green bench! So lush.

@LuckyLifeguard Жыл бұрын

REALLY well done, kelsey (and team)!! Love the problem solving, sustainability, practicality and attention to detail! Shows that even a "simple" makeover can have a huge impact!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!!

@INeverMetaphorIDidntLike Жыл бұрын

SO incredible... honestly, for me personally - this is one of the most inspiring pieces you've ever created... i have so many awkward spaces around my house where a built-in like this would be perfect... thank you :D

@luisavilas-boas2164 Жыл бұрын

An idea 💡 What if you put a neutral blanket over de bench so it neutralizes a little bit of that green? And I loved this idea! Since I have the same problem with one of my walls, I might do the same with a shelf unifying two units 😊

@katherinewill2704 Жыл бұрын

I actually said "wow" out loud when you dropped the new piece into the gap! the whole unit looks fantastic!

@DianaBoBanana Жыл бұрын

Love when there's new episode of Making Home!!! Please keep this series going as long as you can!! (i.e., keep updating your home?? 🤪) Love this series so much, it's so nostalgic and cozy for some reason :')

@evezford Жыл бұрын

Yes that’s definitely the better plan and it looks beautiful! The decor on the stairs looks intentional, and the room is restful on the eye. Great art too!

@janessadavies1437 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 😊 I think some things that would also look great would be using the leftover drawer pieces from the extra dresser to make a door for in front of the laundry so that the drawer front lines continue all the way from wall to wall and hide the laundry. Also, making a strip to go behind the dressers that you can build outlets into or a way to neatly feed cords through. I also think shelves for the books above would look nice. Could even paint them to tie in the green. Love the channel, I never miss a vid 😘

@lauriepayseur5897 8 ай бұрын

Your level of patience on waiting for the right second hand pieces is far above most. And the turnout is awesome!

@shastabare6026 Жыл бұрын

👏9/10 because emerald green?! I would have thought rent a set of green leaning art pieces for the gallery wall? Repaint the jewlery wardrobe a richer green...change the fabric light shade to green adjacent? Is a green rug too much...yeah probably. I love love love that bench and am invested in its redemption arc.

@SabbigalAS Жыл бұрын

I love this 😀 It looks great! I love all the natural elements too, the plants, the oak - the books! Aaah .. *chef's kiss*. Love that you were able to bring it all together. Ya'll have a ton more storage now!

@anxietyqueenxoxo Жыл бұрын

this gives me so much inspiration! i’m purchasing my first home within the next few much and we have such similar styles you give me so much inspiration!

@CeruleanCzarina Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite of all the Making Home projects that you've tackled! The solution was simple but the final product looks like it took way more effort. And the fact that you sourced used furniture and used leftover material is brilliant. I'm in love with your work 🥰! Awesome job!

@carina447m Жыл бұрын

I did this exact thing when we moved to our new apartment! Looked for ages for the malm oak dressers on Facebook market place and eventually found the them! Couldn’t fit two oak malms next to each other either and just use the gap for our laundry storage. Getting another dresser to use as the top for the gap is so smart!! I might try this as I’ve been wanting to get the “built in look” as well but might have to get creative as I don’t have any power tools… so cool to watch something come together that I have in my home! Gave me such a good idea on what to finally do with that gap!

@laureneharrison8897 Жыл бұрын

Love how this project came out! And the final touch of using the spare piece behind the basket was brilliant & definitely finished it off. Well done 🙌🏻😊

@kaizen_5091 Жыл бұрын

Faux built-in looks like it belongs! That DIY frame is amazing and really makes the art piece look extra special❣

@AcHeLLa7 Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loooove the malm dresser and this hack is brilliant 😍 have 3 of them in this same colour in my room. So versatile and has a very sleek, minimalist look.

@reginaj6038 Жыл бұрын

Such a beautiful facelift to the space. It looks much more inviting. I love where your lady painted finally landed. & the stairs look safer and more sophisticated now too.

@justtryme2020 Жыл бұрын

You blew me away with this one! I didn't think I was going to like the changes, because I was already very fond of that space, but you proved me wrong once again and I love it.

@bridgetlake Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! Love the second hand dressers and the niche with the laundry basket. So genius that you placed the extra panels behind the basket. Makes the entire piece appear custom. Very innovative and completely a custom look. 🎉❤

@miguelmonserate Жыл бұрын

with the warmth of the wood, this is sooo much better! great project

@anouk.baasdejonge Жыл бұрын

I love the malm, we use a three drawer one to store all our babies cloth diapers, clothers, bathing stuff etc. and it's amazing!

@nicoleogbuagu5184 Жыл бұрын

Kelsey you’re amazing!! Putting the back board to hide the gap was genius. Excellent design!

@heidil.4651 Жыл бұрын

That really looks SO GOOD! Great ideas put to use!

@StancyNova Жыл бұрын

I love how it turned out! And this video is just amazing ❤

@TiffanyWSuarez Жыл бұрын

I love it 💕 you made use of this space very well.

@joyceroele795 Жыл бұрын

I love how it turned out!

@abbywillett2045 Жыл бұрын

I love it! Great job and super creative

@mangoperc Жыл бұрын

WOW! i love this remodeling of your space it looks so amazing!

@smilealways17 Жыл бұрын

This is my fave series because the DIYs are so intentional and they turn out so good!!!

@thornemacy Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing! One thing I think could help with the built in look is removing the wall trim so that the whole thing is flush to the wall but I know that may not be feasible. It may have also allowed enough space to fit the other malm dresser in full (altho my measurements may be off just by looking!). Either way, it’s always amazing to see what ideas you are able to come up with!

@TheEveroser Жыл бұрын

That’s what I was thinking too!! Especially because you still have the gap on the sides. Rn I have this problem and lots of jewelry hanging on hooks over the gap, so I got these silicon gap covers

@abeerali7834 Жыл бұрын

Great work! For ages, I always thought the MALM needed some sort knobs or handles to complete the pictures. But that’s just me and my nails 🙃

@sindysimms4001 Жыл бұрын

That was very clever and innovative. Loved it.

@shellylemons Жыл бұрын

It looks really good!!! I love oak in any stain. My husband bought me a bookcase when got married 27 years ago. My son has dibes on inheriting it.

@lindastafford6391 Жыл бұрын

Well done! Good call on simplifying the stairs. Great job!

@sharp_objects Жыл бұрын

Love! Have to admit I always don't see the vision in the beginning but by the end, I'm always thoroughly impressed

@jemma50 Жыл бұрын

Great upgrade, Kelsey! Good on ya for doing it with secondhand pieces and DIYs. You rock!!! ♥ Oh, and the leftover pieces behind the laundry basket are perfection! They really add a cozy vibe. 😊

@karebear326 Жыл бұрын

That back panel under the open space so you couldn’t see the white wall made all the difference, just amazing.

@Anna-ls6vk Жыл бұрын

Great job! Loveeeee the built in look!

@juliapinhabel4285 Жыл бұрын

Really amazed by the result! You are super creative a resourceful!

@cmck25 Жыл бұрын

Wow I am obsessed that looks so good and functional! I missed this series!

@_cesay Жыл бұрын

Love it! And I think the little laundry nook is so adorable!

@outoftheburrough Жыл бұрын

The wood is so much more warm and inviting in that space than the off white that you had before 👍

@whatlolawants2167 Жыл бұрын

Excellent call Kelsey!! When you put those behind it made your Grandfather's picture just pop!♥️👍

@kaleighkiwixoxo Жыл бұрын

I’ve done something very similar in my bedroom using 2 malm dressers and left a gap for a vanity area/bench! I was able to find a very similar oak veneer piece to use as a countertop to carry across

@hollyhasegawa6095 Жыл бұрын

Oh Kelsey that redo is looking amazing and I like the way you placed those books on the top to hide that gap and the way you designed everything looks so great. You have a much better solution than spending 12,000.00 for a rebuild. Thanks for sharing another awesome video, sending love and hugs, bye! 💜💜👍👋✨🎉

@mattydavis9940 Жыл бұрын

I really like how everything turned out

@SableSunsets Жыл бұрын

Love this ! I think you could expand on it too some oak floating shelves for the books !!!

@breakfast_burrito2405 Жыл бұрын

So economic yet beautiful!! I thought you could use the drawer fronts as shelve boards in case you need even more storage.

@juliawiggs746 Жыл бұрын

Use more dresser parts to make a ledge to help cover your cords!!

@ginacrusco234 Жыл бұрын

The way you designed the connecting section MADE the piece. Genius to use the dresser top and some backing to tie it all together. And the art "rent-to-buy" service sounds cool.

@jenniferlisow2901 Жыл бұрын

Great job, Kelsey, on using the Ikea dressers to create a custom look on a budget. Even better when it's second-hand! Well done!

@julieparker5043 Жыл бұрын

12k??!!!! No wonder we are all out here shopping on marketplace and ikea. I know you have to pay for skilled work, but that cost is crazy! Loved the final result - you smashed it! ❤️

@robynr Жыл бұрын

I love this. The dressers you found are great. I love the finish too. And it’s cool you hacked a third to fit in between. 😄

@monicaredman1719 Жыл бұрын

I could see adding a shallow basket or two under the green ottoman for more storage for things like scarves, gloves, or socks

@alishamyers68 Жыл бұрын

Love the result and that it was upcycled

@SaraWalther Жыл бұрын

Ugh i’ve been looking for the malm in the oak look and just missed my shot with it on marketplace last week! I love what you did with the dresser area. And the two sides for the back piece? Chefs kiss 😚👌

@TamarLitvot Жыл бұрын

Excellent job! It looks great and is also sensible both in terms of storage and price. And you were right about the reflective bands. Tell him that there are plenty of old folks like me driving and we appreciate it when runners and bikers make themselves very visible.

@sheepnhaystacks Жыл бұрын

Amazing! Love your designs! Great job and what a savings!!!

@leelulady2010 Жыл бұрын

I was hoping that you would stack that last dresser on top of the second one, making it a tall dresser. 😭 Then you could put in that matching board as a shelf between the two and leave your laundry basket in place.

@patriciawilson6524 Жыл бұрын

Great job.I like your patience waiting on The next dresser.

@themajesticwierdo2193 Жыл бұрын

It definitely looks built in with the matching backing! Come thru Kelsey 🫶🏿🤗

@toriam15 Жыл бұрын

That turned out awesome!!!

@natashasimmonds3540 Жыл бұрын

It looks amazing. Well done!

@mochibit Жыл бұрын

I love love love every project you do 💕 Your eye and taste is just.. chefs kiss 😘

@dianacockerill9479 Жыл бұрын

Love it. Great work yet again ❤❤❤

@Howulikethem23apples Жыл бұрын

It looks so good Kelsey!!! ✨🤗✨

@cltinturkey Жыл бұрын

Beautiful DIY! You did a great job, and the cost savings are impressive.

@craftyrouze Жыл бұрын

Really beautiful and functional space. I wish I had a place like it

@inkandcaffeine Жыл бұрын

WOW it looks so good!!!!

@darlouthia5153 Жыл бұрын

This turned out so well ! Great inspo for me ❤

@bweigel3935 Жыл бұрын

Great job re-using pieces and creating what you wanted at fraction of out-sourcing custom built piece… I would have kept going by building a face and top piece to give it all a continuous all one piece built in look… the top could also go back and hide your gaps needed for all your added outlets