I'm an interior designer... and my home is ugly

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Good design either requires a lot of MONEY or a lot of TIME (and skills!) - usually BOTH - and I have neither. As a result, our rental apartment is not beautiful, which I find rather vexing! In this video, I'm sharing the good, the bad, and yes - the ugly. Someday I hope to have a home of my own that I can design and decorate as I wish, but at least it's COMFORTABLE and FUNCTIONAL. If you're in a similar situation, here are some ways to make your rental or starter home work better for you! RELATED VIDEOS 🎬The dream took shape! Follow the trailer reno series here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehfJftgV_3k&list=PLmkD3tIDYLaTqYzIVtxd-aJHQyYj0J3l2 PRODUCTS MENTIONED ENTRYWAY carpet protector https://amzn.to/45HTQgg broom / umbrella clip https://amzn.to/45WvmOW shoe bench https://amzn.to/4fYPODD shoe cabinets https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/search/?q=shoe%20cabinet BATHROOM under-sink drawer storage https://amzn.to/3JTyeES in-cabinet drawer storage https://amzn.to/47iH4Gb DINING AREA beadboard sheet https://www.homedepot.ca/product/murdesign-ultra-true-bead-recycled-wood-wall-panel-32-inch-x-48-inch-in-primed-white/1001304704 pendant light extension cord https://amzn.to/4lQn94T DIY pendant light https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/fladis-basket-seagrass-60322173/ KITCHEN wood turntable / lazy susan https://amzn.to/41ZnZFd magnetic shelves https://amzn.to/3JDMTnJ magnetic paper towel holder https://amzn.to/4mZq7Fa magnetic hooks https://amzn.to/4g4NH1e magnetic knife rack https://amzn.to/3HUeoJ8 in-sink hanging drying rack https://amzn.to/3HWSiFP swivel aerator https://amzn.to/4g1QDM3 LED strip lighting https://amzn.to/41ZoMGb kitchen rail https://www.ikea.com/ca/en/p/hultarp-rail-nickel-plated-40462824/#contentcreator small upright freezer https://amzn.to/45M4q4k portable washing machine https://amzn.to/4oTK0PX WORK SPACE Transformer Desk https://ca.transformertable.com/products/dining-table-to-desk Friday Clamshell Desk https://www.friday.furniture/shop/p/clamshell-48-desk Murphy / Wall Desk https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/wade-logan-barta-secretary-desk-c005021834.html?piid=1038964424 Armoir Desk https://www.wayfair.ca/furniture/pdp/the-twillery-co-chester-fold-out-desk-c004037500.html?piid=1424157981 LIVING ROOM hobby board https://www.rona.ca/en/product/metrie-edge-glued-panel-hobbyboard-spruce-3-4-x-20-x-48-natural-1683794-00175778 lift-top table hinges https://amzn.to/3HImm8d magnetic screen door https://amzn.to/3VpprwZ BEDROOM oversized lumbar pillow https://brassandoak.ca/store/p/oversized-lumbar-throw-pillow blanket ladder for clothes draping https://amzn.to/46bxV0V Some of the above links are affiliate links! This means I may earn a small commission (at NO extra cost to you), which helps enable me to provide free design advice. Thank you! TOPICS COVERED 0:00 INTRO (why our rental apartment is ugly) 0:52 ENTRYWAY (how to maximize a small entryway with hooks, shoe storage, drop zone, umbrella storage) 2:05 BATHROOM (how to maximize a small bathroom) 2:35 PANTRY AREA (how to turn a shoe shelf into food storage) 3:05 DINING AREA (how to hide the side of your oven, DIY pendant light) 3:50 KITCHEN (how to maximize a small kitchen: use trays and turn tables, vertical magnetic storage, magnetic paper towel holder) 4:55 KITCHEN SINKS (standard double-basin sinks are useless! try a large single basin instead, or SUPER large double basin! and swap out your faucet aerator.) 5:47 KITCHEN LIGHTING (how to add under-cabinet lighting to your rental kitchen [or any kitchen]) 6:06 EXTRA STORAGE (add extra storage to your walls with pot rails) 6:20 COUNTER SPACE (how to extend your kitchen countertops to get at least 36" of food prep space) 7:05 CONTACT PAPER (update and review of countertop contact paper) 7:12 PORTABLE WASHER (how to do laundry in a small apartment - Black & Decker Portable Washing Machine!) 7:30 WORK SPACE (how to integrate a work from home space into your living room e.g. Transformer Table, Friday Clamshell Desk, Murphy Desk, Armoire Desk / Secretaire) 8:03 LIVING AREA (how to create enough seating in your small living room) 9:01 TV PLACEMENT (how high should your TV be? what's the best viewing angle?) 9:28 VERTICAL DECOR (how to add height and interest to the upper portion of your room) 10:17 LIFT-TOP COFFEE TABLE (how to build your own lift-top coffee table) 10:46 BALCONY (how to maximize a small balcony with renter-friendly lift-top bar seating. how to add bamboo shades and a screen door to your apartment rental.) 11:55 BEDROOM (best clothing storage - hooks and ladders! plus the oversized lumbar bed bolster pillow) 13:09 AWKARD OUTRO