Small APARTMENT MAKEOVER 2024 :: Budget AirBnB Transformation

Okayyyy… let me know all your thoughts?! Love it, hate it… would you have done something differently? I’ll pass along any ideas or thoughts to my Mom, as she finishes preparing this cozy studio apartment for an Airbnb! Love yall!!

Having recently returned from a trip where we stayed in a couple of air bnbs, one host had small square power “strips” on each bedside table. Each square had a couple of plugs and a couple usb ports so it was super easy to plug in our electronics to charge overnight. Little touches like that make all the difference in customer satisfaction.

Your mom is really fortunate to have two talented, hardworking kids to do this work for her!

One of my favorite things: that you speak in a Normal cadence instead of that crazy social media voice everyone adopts. Your natural voice is soothing and great job btw!

You and your Brother will be forever blessed for the way that y'all honor your Mother! 💜

As a designer, I was impressed how you made the entire space feel much bigger than it is. Defining zones really accomplished that! It's much more user-friendly too. Great job!

A mirror above the desk would be handy for makeup if the bathroom is being occupied and some cute wooden hangers just in case guest need to hang something! You hit the nail on the head otherwise!!! Beautiful Job!!!

A linen curtain that goes to the ceiling that can close off the bedroom area if so desired or pulled to the side when not in use

I love it! So sweet and cozy. Light and airy, too. I would pull that bed out those few inches and use the full length curtains. It adds so much ambiance with the filtered light it provides. (Plus those cheap shades need to go!) You could also add a multi-functional, circular, padded ottoman between the two chairs to add a useable surface for foot propping, extra seat, playing board games, and even as an extra surface for dining (if it has a reversible hard surface to use as additional table space. Or use a large, flat circular tray for mealtime.)

I love that tub faucet!! It's like hanging up an old time phone 🙂

I didn't see a mattress protector, but I'd definitely add one. Everything looks phenomenal!!

A little teak stool for the tub would be nice,also a handy place a phone Jack/charger. Love everything else you did too!

I love those “extra touches” in short term rentals! Extra thought goes a long way, feels inviting, like you’re wanted there, and makes it feels like home.

Your brother is very skilled. He should have his own Utube channel. The apartment is beautiful!

Such a beautiful room and place to stay. Great vision for a small awkward space! The only thing I would add is some hangers for dress clothes, in the "closet " area.

Nice! The curtains would look nicer hung with black curtain rings and would hang to the floor like they should and complete that floor to ceiling length. I would also push the microwave over in front of the outlet to cover the cords or better yet install an outlet inside a cabinet and move the microwave there. You have a lot of storage! Probably more than a short term renter would need but nice to provide! Love that tub faucet!

This studio apartment makeover was my favorite of all 3 spaces. You and your brother work really well together and focused on helping your mom to create 3 income producing properties that will allow your mom to have her independence, but still tie your family together. I wish kids saw the importance of supporting their parents and helping them to find creative ways to keep income coming in. I would add either curtains that didn't necessarily close off the bedroom, but would add definition or if possible some type of door with glass inserts that could have window film in them for privacy and still let the light in. I would move the basket under the desk into the bathroom or find a different container to show guests that the "in case they forgot something" supplies were available. I think there could be a way to add some storage under the bathroom sink that might be helpful. I love how you showed how you painted the kitchen cabinets with Beyond Paint and you explained you don't have to sand or do a lot other than clean the cabinets before using the paint. This really helped me understand I can do the same thing. Your brother Jacob needs his own YouTube channel. He is very talented. Well done.❤

That bathtub faucet- best thing ever!

I really love how it turned out. It feels cozy. You do a great job with a tiny budget. The only things I would change would be take the basket out from under the desk and put it under the bathroom sink and tuck 2 little stools under the desk and it becomes multifunctional....a desk and eating space. I would also switch the garbage can under the bathroom sink for something more aesthetic. However they are minor things. I enjoy watching your makeovers

It’s cozy, light and airy! Well done. It is nice to see family members working together. Mum should be very proud!