I Hired 3 Different Designers to Makeover the SAME ROOM 

Get the exclusive NordVPN deal here: nordvpn.com/ellbat. It’s risk free with Nord’s 30 day money-back guarantee! IMAGE DESCRIPTIONS: my living room - a large rectangle room with high ceilings and wooden floors. A white fireplace with a small wood burner sits on the wall opposite the door. a large bay window is on the farthest wall from the door, at the very end of the room. The walls are grey with white trim. $20 interior designer - the same room now has a grey sofa with it's back to the fireplace. The fireplace is now empty with glass covering the hole. There is a fitted bench under the bay windows. There is a TV console and TV opposite the sofa, with two small circular seats/beanbags on the floor. The wall with the fireplace is now wood panelled, as is the long wall opposite it (the wall with the TV). There is a 4 seater wooden table in front of the door, facing towards the wall opposite the door. $100 interior designer - the fireplace and walls have remained as originally. There is a long wooden table with 6 chairs in front of the door, facing towards the wall opposite. On the wall with the door is a long 3 tiered wood and metal open shelving unit. A white curved sofa sits in front of the shelves on a beige circular rug. There is a small circular coffee table, with two wood and rattan chairs opposite. One chair sits in front of the bay window, the other near the fireplace. $200 interior designer - the fireplace and walls remain as originally. a marble circular table sits in front of the bay window, with 4 wood and rattan chairs around it. In front of the door, a curved white leather sofa sits on a circular rug. Opposit the sofa is a small armless chair, consisting of two circular blobs put on top of each other. A medium coffee table sits between them.

these are all so great. if the sitting area of the $100 designer was put with the little dining nook of the $200 designer, it would be perfection 🥺

The $20 is a 0/10. They didn't listen to you at all. You said you can't change or add to the room and they did alot of both and you said no TV's and the reason the couch doesn't face the fire place is because it's facing a big flat screen TV. The room looks lovely if you can actually make it look like that. But for dropping the ball so many times I'd say 0. I agree with your scores for the other two

MADE is a great option for curved furniture, much more affordable and has non leather options - would be great to see a video where you try and recreate the vibe you want within a budget

Designers LOVE to use very expensive furniture in their visual projects, because usually those 3D models can be found for free. For others they have to pay a bit. I used to work at a company which hired freelancers to make 3D models of most beautiful pieces from our catalogue - tables, chairs, vases, etc. They were available for downloading for free so the designers could use them and show these options to clients. IDK if companies with cheaper furniture did the same. I imagine a cheap dining chair would be a bestseller anyway, but a chair that costs like 5 minimum wages would need some heavy promotion from interior designers. If you don't set a hard "spending" limit for an interior designer, they would just "fill" the rooms with the designer chandeliers, sofas, rugs. Because expensive things do often look prettier and it's way easier. Then you are stuck with a perfect picture that you love, try to find similar things within your budget, and everything looks like a knock off version of the perfect picture. Insist on them using only things you can afford.

I really like the $100 designer's render the most, but I do really like the table being by the window like in the $200 designer's render... the $100 one feels the most like a home to me? the $20 one gives off major hotel vibes, and the $200 feels cold... i dunno. but i do LOVE the table being by the window in the $200 one. I think if the table were by the window in the $100 render that would be a 10/10 for me

rounded furniture always makes a room feel more cozy and welcoming to me. also i run into literally every piece of furniture in my house anyway, so they soften the blow quite a bit

Fav was the 100%! I think the color harmony is much better than the more expensive one. And the cheapest almost completely disregarded your requests (he destroyed the fireplace, added freaking wall pannelling AND A TV). I do love the table by the window! It would be so cozy!

Re: round tables/sofas, when my family moved into our new place, my mother actually drew out the shape she wanted our dining room table to be out on newspapers, with lots and lots of curves everywhere, some bigger some smaller, and the person making the table wanted to take so many out/make it more angular, but this table is really lovely, so I can only recommend round/wavy tables!

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The chairs of the 100$ pro designer are wishbone chairs. they are very comfortable! they are quite expensive, but we have been using them for over 25 years now at our dining table. and even after all this heavy usage they still look very nice.

I love this video!! I spend hours designing my "dream house" on a 3D model software. For health reasons I still live with my parents at 32 😭 I hope I get to move out someday. My fav design was the $100 living space with the $200 dinning space :D

This is a wonderful idea. I would never have thought to have designers do this. Putting the dining room near the window is great. Round/oval tables are great. There is no "head" of the table. I find them great.

My main complaint with all 3 is that they've changed the colours of the walls - which doesn't give you an accurate representation of what their recommendations would actually look like in your current rental. I love the round dining table near the bay window and the curvy couches. I agree that the fireplace should be the focal point of the room for the living area. For the superstar couch - have you tried looking second hand for something similarly funky? I find a lot of really great stuff on Marketplace or whatever second hand platform the UK has access to. Definitely don't use heavy curtains and block the light from the bay window.

Totally agreed that the table in the bay window was the move, unless you like hosting large dinner parties, because I could see that space getting claustrophobic quick! With the wall “cladding”, there are a lot of peel and stick wallpapers that are rental friendly that could potentially work to achieve that effect!

I love this kind of thing! And you're incredibly fun to listen to.

The $100 design was my favorite. 8/10 It would be perfect with the round table from the $200 and a bit more color. Did any of the designers asked if you had animals?

I thought the same thing, to put a circular table in the bay window area and then move the sitting area toward the side of the room. I love the plants and abstract art!

A round table by the window is a great idea. However none of the designers took the period style of the room into consideration. Gustavian style would be a much better option. There are beautiful cupboards or dressers ( with doors) to choose from which would provide "catproof" storage as well. A tall mirror above the fireplace will also reflect light into the rest of the room. It is easy to swop out a ceiling light with a chandelier and will allow for the orginal light fixture to be returned to its place. Try to have at least 5 lightsources throughout the room. And a large carpet in the seating area could add pattern and a touch of colour. Enjoy your new space!

The biggest cheap difference I think you will get is by swapping the full darkness-giving curtains for the gentle see-through the last designer suggested. Removing them completely will likely give you an uncozy look, but the light is going to be much better.

I love the curvy sofa too! I love the table with the window too.

I loved the dining table by the window. The crazy expensive sofa is gorgeous, because, of course it is. Maybe you can find a cheaper version?

The second (£100 designer) one is the best by MILES. Right style, thoughtful regarding your needs (OK not so much regarding your budget, but hey at least you wouldn't have to buy a new table), really consistent, cosy and homey. The other two were way too hotel-y for me, though I did like the idea of a round table at the bay window.

I love redoing spaces so this was so fun to watch. Thank you for being such a lovely human! I think I liked more elements of the $100 designer the best. It just felt a bit cozier than the other two

I used to watch a home show where people would have 3 designers propose their designs and the people would pick one. The end results were wonderful.

I prefer the middle one. It had a more homey, lived in feel to it. But I love the circle dining table by the window!

That’s such a beautiful place, not to mention how much I love the phrase “fun and fruity fresh” ellbat is seriously one of my favorite RU-vidrs

100% better than trying to do designs in the Sims 2

I did love the 3rd interior desginer table by the window, to imagine having a cup of tea with a little bit of sun shinning through and the second designer for the living room. A lot more clear color and wood materials, especially the industrial type shelving

It's so sweet of you to be helping your subscribers and creating a community!

I feel empty without the kisses to my mother haha. I like bohemian style, so the $100 that had more wood i liked the best. I can't wait for the apartment tour. Love from Argentina. ♥

I’d love to see what your furniture hunt process is like! Even if it’s just little mini vlogs tracking down alternatives and fb marketplace scores, I’d love to see it.

Now I’m exited to see the decorated living room when you are finished 😄 Or somewhat finished ☺️

Very nice renderings all. I’d expect the professional to have the best ideas! And putting the table in the bay is perfect, not only for eating, but for use as a desk area or bar if you were entertaining. I know the car issues (I love your kitty!). Good luck in getting your new space to feel like “home”! 😻

I looooved 2 and 3.. a combination of those would be perfect! #1 is also pretty but, personally, I love it when design works with the personality of the space, this gives it more home vibes instead of, like you said, hotel vibes. I think #2 kept the personality of the space the best :)

Love your energy, doesn't even matter what you do or don't do in videos - I always enjoy them ❤

so incredibly cool of you to include accessibility in your videos, both the captions and the visual descriptions. instant sub!

Would love to see what you end up doing! I'm so glad one of the designers put the dining area by the window, that was my first thought when I saw the room

thank you so much for giving image descriptions, i can’t see colour very well so it’s very helpful! love a good neutral as well :)

There are actually a lot of renter friendly ways to do light fixtures and other design things, you just have to be savvy. Lots of videos on this topic here

This is the first video I have ever seen of yours. I look forward to exploring more from you. That space has so many fun possibilities. Enjoy! And I know how overwhelming it can be.

This was pretty awesome. I like the $100 rendition but with the round dining table at the window from the $200 rendition.

Ooooo what a nice place...Very interesting to see three different options. I agree with you completely and I like these style a lot! Cant wait to see the result :)

Love your vids! They feel so real and down to earth

Thanks for sharing the different design options! All of them are really great! My fave is the design from the $100 designer. Just a thought about the shelves - What about placing a cat tower/climbing area on the back wall (or in the corner) for your fur babies?

Perfect subject for a video. I absolutely couldn't wait to see each of the renderings/ideas.

shoutout to her including visually impared people in this video, love it

I definitely think you should put the table in the window, it's a great idea. The sofa from the $100 designer is beautiful and I hope you can find something similar that won't cost an arm and a leg. I can't wait to see the finished result of how you choose to decorate it!

Love these sorts of videos! I haven't the slightest idea on shipping options, but here in the States there are a good many curved sofas for under $3K. I've not seen many for under $1.5K, but definitely doable without going up a few tax brackets.

I love the dining nook in the bay window. You will enjoy it more than the living room itself, no matter how you design it. Your cat needs it's own furniture/carpeted shelves. Put that in the corner opposite the entrance. Possibly a small table or chest of drawers for tablecloths and cloth napkins just inside the the entrance on the left WITH a lamp on it. It's easy to turn the lamp on for ambient lighting instead of the overhead. And the sofa definitely needs to face the fireplace, a smaller sofa (than the ones your designers suggested) with 2 funky, different styled, comfortable chairs on either side The sofa and chairs need wooden legs to make the room more spacious in a neutral colour - not white. AND with a wide pathway between the lounge furniture and fireplace leading you into the dining nock. The coffee table - funky - you'd have room for an unusual shape. I love the floors. Wood floors need a rug big enough to fit under the sofa's, chairs' and coffee table's front legs. And artwork - extremely important. It's like the jewellery that finishes the dress and very personal. Just as people look at your books in your bookshelf to glean more about you, artwork reflects YOU. I'm a colour person and you love neutrals - add colour in your artwork. Imagine a large Picasso type piece behind your sofa. Every morning you'd love walking past it on your way to the window and table with your coffee. It's a beautiful room.

Just discovered your channel and I just love you!! What a gorgeous apartment. Obviously I subscribed so cannot wait to see the finished product.

The second design was the best, in my opinion. Shelf was on point. Also, the curvy sofa! 😄

That sofa is indeed amazing! This video comes at the right time, because I'm also moving in a week and this is great inspiration (wish I were rich enough for the sofa)

This was awesome. What a great idea. I love seeing what other people would do with a space and getting imspo.

Such a genius idea to get designers. We seriously didn't have that kind of budget but did paper plans of each room then all the furniture (downscaled haha) and played around til it fit. Was great when we moved in BC we already knew where everything was going. Table under the window is a great idea and I'm sure the cats will appreciate it too! The last design was very undercoloured imo they are hard to see it being lived in when so neutral. Going to your other page to see a tour now 😍

You made a stipulation that the room would not contain a TV. There still needs to be a form of entertainment in the room. This can be fixed by adding speakers to the room. I would recommend some type of Bluetooth-record player. This way you could hide Bluetooth speakers with the appearance of a record player. Alternatively, you could get a Bluetooth sound bar and place it on the fireplace as well. The reason for why I would put the dinning area near the windows is because of flow. When you walk into the room, if the first thing you see is a waist high object, then the room feels smaller and like it is going to fall on top of you. Plus, when you sit on the sofa your back is facing the wall and you see the windows. This makes the room feel larger. Also, couches/sofas go in the center of a vary large room, this is why you see them next to walls. Another reason for why you would put the sofa facing the windows, is lighting. Lights goes into the room from the windows, this will cast shadows, which can make reading/relaxing difficult.

That room is beautiful. Lone fox could decorate the crap out of it.

The 200 interior designer was so great. It looks so calming and the dining area at the window is just beautiful.

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I like a combo of 2&3, for the dining chairs in 2, theyre wishbone chairs, iconic and made during an ergonics focused period of design so ai assume they are very comfortable. I'd take 2 and change the shelves to an elaborate cat tree.

What a fun video! I will be interested to see how your room turns out in the end.

What a fun video! I love your new living room its so beautiful :O ♡

really looking forward to the new apartment tour!!

I love the dining room table by the window!!! I’m moving soon and I didn’t even consider putting my dining room table by our bay window. Excellent work 🤌🏻

I hope we get to see what you actually end up doing with the space! 😍😍

This was fun. I just redesigned my house in Japandie and love its simplicity and flow. It is tranquil with spots of luxuriant comfort to read or relax dotted around the house. 1st Designer 2/10. Did not stick with original specifications. The cost of doing such a design would be outrageous. 2nd Designer 8/10. Nice room, great flow. Keeping it low and Japandie. For an apartment the cost of this room would be budget friendly. However, the colour scheme is old...need 2022 colours on the wall. I know you like curved sofa's, but you can get nice sofa with rounded arms instead. 3rd Designer gets a 7/10. I like the dining table by the window and a round table is more inviting. I think there is too much round furniture and it looks rather silly. Love the little duel table by the chair that fits inside the other. You can get similar at Dunelm. The colour scheme, or lack thereof does not take the fireplace into consideration. My thoughts is to add a bit of colour from the fireplace in cushions or art...just a tad...on an otherwise neutral theme from the 2022 colour line.

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Now we need a video on how you went about finding designers within certain price ranges! Surely you can find a curved sofa at a reasonable price at some furniture store or looking online. Many people use places like Craigslist and whatever it might be in your country (you have an accent to me. lol) and find beautiful, expensive pieces at a discount. Seems like a rejection of that beautiful architecture and tiling to put such stark and ultramodern furniture in it, though, but you should be true to yourself.

I give the $20 person a 2 out of 10. They didn't even follow along with any of the parameters that you asked except the Japan style. I love the idea of the dining room near the window!!! True about the cats and leather. I think you could put an elaborate cat tower where the bookcase is. You should call the people that have that sofa and tell them you've been advertising them for free on your podcast and if they'll give you one for free! You never know for them it's advertisement. If they get three people to buy a sofa video that it pays for itself! Dream big girl!

Your advert wit is uncommon and brilliant! Love it!

I just found you, the algorithm wanted me here… instant subscribe, you talk so calmly and I knew you were a very respectful person just by calling the interior designers neutrally Excited to watch more and very excited about the second channel project! Best of luck in your new house!

The round table in the window is a great idea. If you keep searching for the rounded couch you might find a second hand rounded couch. Did you tell the designers you had cats? They all seemed to miss that fact.

This was awesome! You’re so witty 😂 good luck with designing your apartment

Those 3 definitely looked all great. About the first I do actually like the wooden panels with the indirect LED lighting behind. I don't think this is to difficult to install even in a rental apartment. Of course he had a tele (towards which the room was kind of focused) when you explicitly said no television. Between the 100 and the 200 designer I can't make a choice. I think I like the 100 better but that's because I really don't care for dining areas, so this can be in the end of the room away from the window. ... Also the oval carpet goes really well with the rounded sofa.

loved this video, would love to try this too! the white sofa is sooo cute 😍

Hi love your channel my favourite was $100 dollar designer room, you could go on that theme for sure. Realise the sofa is so expensive. Must be something out there too get that look on a much smaller amount of money. To be honest I think you have great taste and will easily make that room, look beautiful whatever you choose. Hope you both and kitties are really happy there. Give it time and you will love it there. ❤️❤️😻thank you for your kindness supporting others

Great idea for the video! Very interesting. I'd love to see more of similar ones 👍😊

Love your videos! I know that they will always be amazing! :)

Love the 2nd design. That sofa is fabulous wow 😮

Hi there, new to your channel. Love interior design, I think number three was the prettiest and most beautiful. It combined your room into a space verses changing your room. I loved that dining room in window, it was perfect 👍

I love the idea of the table by the window I'm surprised only one of the designers had that idea

really enjoying this style of video!!

I love the second one. Replace the shelves with a lovely cat tree and it suddenly becomes a great space for kitties too!

❤️ Love that you are helping out people

dang i was really impressed by the $100 designer's vision! definitely feels the most comfortable and homey of the 3 imo

You are so funny! I just want to encourage you that you can have leather with cats! We've always had cats, and we've had leather sofas before and it's actually one of the few materials cats are not likely to scratch! They actually seemed to love the leather and lay around on them a lot. 😺

Definitely the dining table by that luscious window. Those blobby mirrors are cool. Add a pop of "hard" color (like an art of a single color like cobalt or vermillion or a large colored cushion), and that set up will be posh!

Iv had really good experiences with leather like materials and cats. They tend to like to scratch fabric more. So as long as you provide them with an alternative they enjoy more then a leather couch shouldn’t be an issue.

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I personally think the 20$ design was kind of terrible, especially compared to the other ones. But 20$ is really nothing for this kind of job so I guess it's fair.

the $100 is the best for sure! it has the cosy vibes that helps with the dimension of the room

This was a cool video! I definitely really liked the dining area being by the windows, I wouldn’t have thought about putting it there either! Lol

I’m in love with number 2. The $100 designer it’s absolutely stunning

The algorithm brought you to me and I thoroughly enjoyed this so much!!! Can't wait to see more :)

What a cool video concept! I like the living room from the 100$ one and the dining room from the 200$ one. The first one honestly surprised me because they put a tv (which you specifically said you didn’t have or want in the space??) and then reoriented the entire room to face it?? Anyway, the last render was gorgeous!

Honestly, I didn't care for any of them. But then, Japandi isn't one of my favorite design styles. :) Abd I have many shelves and 2 cats. I rarely find things knocked off the shelves - maybe because I leave spaces open specifically for the cats!

you can have a little wider shelves like the first one and stack books flat like a pyramid. Fill empty vases with pebbles or glass beads for weight. your cats will get used to it. No one mentioned desk/work area. If you use your dinning table then for sure put it near the window with a shorter bookshelf under the adjacent window. You do have lots of room. Congratz, your 'space' is beautiful. May you enjoy many many happy moments there.

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You CAN change light fixtures and keep your old ones for when you move, and you can use wood contact papers to achieve panels

I once bought a $20,000 sectional barely used at auction for $500, never say never! if you're persistent, and a little lucky, you can score great deals at estate sales, foreclosure auctions, etc. there's websites to track new sales as they're posted!