I remember legit taping where I wanted my couch in my first apartment doing measurements being so OCD about bed size, dining table size and my couch and media tv stand. Is hard when you try to decorate a whole place by your self. Don’t be to hard on yourself Keegan mistakes happen

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

this makes me feel so much better that I’m not the only one going through this!! I bought the couch before I moved in and I wish that I would’ve waited a little bit so I could’ve taped it out

@magstso

Жыл бұрын

@@KeeganActon girl I totally get how you feel. decorating your apartment is a big task and your feelings are completely normal and valid!

I think the couch isn’t as bad as you think! I’m an interior decorator and here’s what I suggest - get a rug and a coffee table and two side chairs! That’ll make the living room feel more full. You don’t need every inch to be covered, white space is actually necessary for a design :) you could even play with nesting side tables and some oversized artwork! It just feels odd and small because it’s by itself

Hey Keegan, I totally can relate to your frustration during the decorating process/ furnishing your home. My advice is to put the items your decorating into the place you imagined them to be then leave it for a couple days to see if you really like it or don’t like it . Sometimes after several days has pass and you walk pass the area enough times you’ll realize what you need to add or take away to make it the perfect space for you. Just take a break when you get frusturated because everything will come together and look beautiful at the end . The adventure is always in the journey my sweet friend ❤️

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

That is really good advice and I definitely agree that that is true because the more I look at the couch the less I hate it😂😂

Get a matching chair or some accent chairs in a similar style!!! Also adding a rug and art can help tie it into the rest of the room. It might make you hate it less if you have to live with it!

you're doing great keegan !!! don't worry too much about things you can't change.., i always appreciate how real your videos and you are

Honestly I think the couch looks fine. Once you have wall art and more things in the space it will be really cute. Keep the desk for sure bc it makes the space more full. The bar stools will help too. Maybe add a nice plush chair to the living room and a rug so that way the couch doesn’t seem too small. Wall art and a rug for sure!

I am so sorry about your couch and I appreciate your transparency!

The merch!! :D love the quote on the back xx can't wait to see more

I think the couch will look so much better once the room is finished! Tv, coffee table, etc. I also think a rug would look great and help fill up the space!

I love how you didn’t edit it out and was so real so so relatable! I hope everything turns out fine for you soon girl 💘

Your feelings are 10000% valid in regards to the couch! I would be the same way and I probably would’ve reacted even worse. So never apologize for being dramatic. But thanks for showing your raw and true reactions! Makes me feel more normal! Sending good thoughts in regards to the to do lists! Cannot wait to buy one!

Good morning keegan happy Tuesday morning and I loved your reset vlogs because you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

Good vibes sending your way!!Queen get some cute chairs like Lauren does in her place! Add a rug too

Hi! I work with interior design and if returning/getting a different couch is not an option, I would suggest some type of round swivel chair like the Balboa from Pottery Barn (the smaller size) and it would make the room feel super cozy!

Girl you have every right to feel that way about the couch. I’m so sorry that you spent so much money on it and it didn’t end up being what you wanted. I love all your videos and how you always keep it real for us. I wish I had the money to get all your to do lists. I love to do lists, but don’t have the money to get any. I love writing things down and keeping everything organized. Keep doing you girl. I’m finishing my last 2 semesters at my community college, then transferring to Ferris to finish getting my bachelors, then have to find another college to go to get my masters.

i'm soooo happy for u 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

i love you!!!

Place the mirror between the couch and the desk until you decide what to do. It will create a division of space and make the size of the couch look more balanced. It’s a great couch you have time to figure it out.

I’ve been anxiously awaiting your next video.

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

you do not know how much this means to me🥹🥹

I want to give you a hug. They make me feel a tiny tad bit better when my days don't go how I hoped they would.

To add to what everyone else is saying about the couch-you can make changes and add or take away so much stuff. Then when you do move this smaller couch will be easier to move plus if your next place has a smaller living area it will be perfect. In my years of apartment living I have definitely had too big of a couch for the space. So sometimes it’s better to have a small one and maybe a accent chair or two

I am always excited for your videooos love youu 💗

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I love you so much this means the world to me🥹🥹

wait... did I just spot merch?!! 😍 Also, sending good energy your way!! Made me sad to see you sad, I hope you feel better ✨ Thank you for the video and for being honest ❤

Keegan, I want you to know that it’s okay to have a bad day. I know that this day you showed on this vlog didn’t go as you might have hoped, but I also hope you also realize that everybody has bad days. Everybody has hard/rough days. It’s life, I appreciate you being so open and honest with how rough/challenging this day was for you.

Thank you for making me feel validated about instant furniture regret. I had the same feeling about a brand new expensive couch I just bought!! Waited just long enough to not be able to return it to finalize that I hate the color. I even ordered their swatches prior and thought it was okay. Now I am faced with a similar situation as you. I can try to sell it for way less than I bought it for an then have to rebuy a new expensive one I want. Or live with the one I hate. Everyone telling me it looks fine just makes me hate the couch and the fact I didn’t buy the other one even more.

Heyyyy I love your videos!! 💖💖

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

this means so much

Yes the couch is small for the space but once you add a rug and the tv, I would think it would look much better! Also, adding a chair maybe in a fun color + the styling on the shelves will be perfect!

the merch is so cute

Yes a sofa table or side table. I just purchased one from Kirklands and it had drawers. I also just purchase a side sever from Ashley furniture, it has drawers and doors for extra storage..

You could get a floating desk if you really want a desk? The ones that you drill into the wall and then you can close the hatch up?

Keegan you can get decorative chairs to make up for the couch being so short and you can get large plants👍🏾 but good luck ❤️❤️

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

thank you!!! I definitely need to look into chairs I’m just afraid of getting ones that are too big or too small😂😂

@charlenegerber2800

Жыл бұрын

@@KeeganActon take measurements this time 😉😂

You could always get a bigger desk since you like having one and that may off set the couch feeling off center/ the too small feeling once you add in all of the other decor. I had the issue of my apartment feeling too open and once I added an arm chair it really changed the space and made the couch feel like a better fit. So sorry you had such a rough day! I’m sure everything will work out and look great in the end

Hi there, I love the sofa! You didn't mention what fabric it's in. Would you mind telling us which fabric you had it customized in?

Bestie what is behind you in the kitchen, beside the fridge? The past few videos I’ve been wondering 🤣🤣

How does it look on the other side of the room? Like on the other side of the bedroom wall?

You just need a chair, rug, coffee table, and side tables and it’ll look fine. The rug with anchor the space and make it look intentional and the chair will round out the space and provide more seating. Put the chair on an angle by the window. It’ll be great!

You can get a cute bookshelf to fill the space!

You can order wobble wedges for the table to stop it from wobbling! I understand the frustration w/ the couch but I'm sure with time and proper decor the space will all come together!

Hugs for all the things that did not go well in your day Keegan.You are still pretty.Stay safe well and happy.

What if you put the couch on the other wall? That way the wall to couch to wall ratio fits better?

You’re right that the sofa looks a little small, but I think you can make it work with a rug!

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I feel like a rug will definitely help separate the space between the living room and the dining room!!!

i’m here a little later than usual, but still very excited to watch!!👏🏽💗

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

i love you!!! so happy you’re here!!!

I hope you have a better day tomorrow! ❤️

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

thank you🥹🥹🥹

Did you get an extended warrenty on your new couch? If you did, an you dont like the new couch then damage the couch in a way that you can return to the store that you brgought it it from Living Space store.

Honestly Keegan the couch looks so much better with that olive tree you put next to it.

You can do a arm chair, coffee table, ottomans, rug to fill up the space also other things

What are the dimensions of your couch that you got?

Love your besties Keegan, can’t wait to watch!! ❤️

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I LOVE YOU!!!

would the couch fit on the opposite wall? like the one that your tv is originally planned to go on. maybe since the wall is smaller on that side, the smaller couch will fit better! & then your tv can go on the wall that the couch is on now. of course im not there to see it, but just maybe??

Been there. Many times - especially ordering online. I have to buy so much online because I don't live somewhere with many stores so ...ugh! What are we supposed to do??? I totally get everything you're saying and agree!

You can absolutely lay an area rug down to make it look better.

Hi keegan what app do you use to edit your vids cause ur videos come out so amazing 😊💜

you could try moving the desk closer to the couch and putting a plant or one of the ladders in-between the wall and the desk

What if you flipped the TV and couch? The wall that the TV is on is smaller, so it may not look as small...

Beautiful couch. I am so sorry it isn’t the vision you had. Here is hoping all the ideas here help you find a solution you love.

I can totally see what you’re saying about the couch! Maybe once you fill your space more, it might portion out right? I love the idea of wall art, a rug, and some type of coffee table. I feel like you need your desk with your business, so what about putting a ladder shelf on either side and the desk in the middle of it? Then the couch is on the other side of a ladder shelf. Or, maybe some type of cute chair that would go with your theme and a get some pillows with a pop of color?

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I actually love that idea so much!!! thank you

Your feeling about the couch are 100% valid - you spent your hard earned money on it, don’t let anyone feel like your feelings are invalid!

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you saying that because everyone was telling me that I was crazy for thinking it’s too small😂🫶🏼

@shawna-lynnrussell2703

Жыл бұрын

@@KeeganActon you’re not crazy! You’re the only one that has to live with it, if you think it’s too small then it’s too small

you could add a small chair or couch next to it and on an angle

I would add another single couch or another love seat ! And add side tables to it! You can make it work Keegan💓💓🥰

Maybe you could try putting the sofa on the opposite wall (the shorter wall) and see how it looks. Sometimes it helps to move things around. I would still call just to see what they say about some kind of return/exchange. It doesn’t hurt to try. Good luck with everything. Btw try toasting your bagel in the air fryer

My toaster does the same thing (though its really old), and this isnt a fix but i just count the first 20-30 seconds, pop the toast, spin it 180 and put it back in for the full time, it comes out perfectly toasted then

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I did that today and the bagel was perfect🤌🏼 thank you!!

Just a thought, what if you got a matching/similar chair? It would be extra seating and might help make the space look better with the couch. It might look different in person than it does on camera though so I’m not sure how well that would work

Could you trade it in for the bigger size?

I wonder if there are huge green plants that you can buy at home depot or something? They usually have some pretty big pots, and it will add to the aesthetic of the room! (Maybe my idea is dumb, but that's what I thought of first!)

What if you put the couch on the other wall where you were going to put the TV ?

you’re apartment is so cute!! where is your white sweatshirt from hehe?

Love the sweatshirt where is it from???☺️

I feel like a couch with a rug the tv and a coffee table will look fine. And with the bar stools you will move the table more towards the couch it will fill the space even more.

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I agree with that 100% I think I just need to play around with how I arrange everything

I would get the matching chair to fill the space :)

I'm sorry u had a bad day with ur couch but I just got ur todo list and I love it

I think adding an area rug would help “fill” the space more and make you hate the couch less. Also adding an accent chair like everyone suggested (I think they even make a utopia dupe on at Living Spaces) hugs though - decorating a house can be so frustrating!

Where did you purchase the sofa from?

you're not the only one. it happens to me too. getting big stuff and then being like. fuck i hate it lol. it will be ok

on a side note are you going to sell that sunset sweatshirt!?!

could you try to sell it?

Order the middle insert piece so it’s a three seater.

did you try moving the desk over so it’s not up against the left wall so it takes up more space. it would help with the gap

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I tried that but then it looked a little weird? I could’ve put the plant in between that gap🤔

We all have are days and moments when we just need to let it all out and that is ok! Also I just got my gradient To Do list just came in the mail and obsessed is an under statement! Also love the video! p.s i would totally buy and wear that sweatshirt that you were wearing in the video!

If you stick with the desk or maybe only 2 shelves and move the couch towards the window so it’s centered on the tv you can probably fit an arm chair that’s caddy cornered which might make the size of the couch look more intentional

Something like a credenza, IKEA has some nice ones and if you get one with drawers and doors it give you more storage options.

Would love more apartment content in terms of the facilities. Would love to have a pool, and a gym within arms reach!! Even though I’d probably never use them then procrastinate 😂❤️

You can flip flop the tv and the couch so the couch is on your bedroom wall which is smaller and the tv goes on the wall with the desk

I was waiting for your video all weekend. Your videos make me so happy. You are such an inspiring person. You’re editing is always so on point. Love you Keegan💗

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

april your comments always mean so much to me🥹🥹 thank you so much

Would the mirror fit between the desk and couch and fill the gap? Then on the other side of the couch you could do a side table with a lamp

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

I didn’t even think about I love that idea

Why not put the desk in your room?

86 degrees in phoenix this morning! Highs today 104! A 30% chance of monsoon storms this afternoon and evening

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

omggg

Bestie I'm loving the new KA sunset sweatshirt. Also I just sent you some sunset photos.

@alyestelle

Жыл бұрын

new merch??

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

omg i need to go look

Sometimes I wish you could make a big purchase but see it in your space first before you actually complete the purchase. Just like how when you make an online order it takes you to a review page even for small purchases before you confirm that you want the purchase.

@KeeganActon

Жыл бұрын

YES OMG I wish someone would make some kind of company like that because I would definitely use it

If you add an arm chair it’ll break up the space add extra seating and make it much more cozy.

You could try to sell it and get the size you want or try adding a side chair and place it at a bit of an angle to give the potential of getting used to it. Just a thought.

Use the couch as a room divider. Place it facing the balcony , dining table and chairs behind it. Then try 2 accent chairs and a table on the wall facing the TV.

I'm getting my Utopia sofa next week and I live in a 500sq studio Im so scared the 96inch will be too big but I don't want to go smaller so I definitely understand your disappointment lol I order an accent chair maybe if you get two they can help fill the gasps 🤗

@ReedgeNicouli

Жыл бұрын

Hey! I am literally in the same situation right now lol..if you see this comment. How did the couch fit into your space? I'm also moving into a 500 sq studio and want to order this couch but worrying about the size. Any help would be appreciated. Hope everything went well and you're enjoying your apartment!

Keegan! For the couch, you could try adding a cute accent color arm chair! If you move the couch over and put the arm chair at an angle it could maybe really help :)

I do think it's too small. I know it's more money, but could you purchase the larger sized one, too and put them in an L shape kind of like a sectional?

I know this is an older video so my suggestion isnt likely to be helpful but I have to say that the couch might fit perfectly on the other side...like across from where it is now, where the cube storage is currently...and then that way the other wall is a little office set up with the desk and the cube storage

I feel your pain, dear. I just did the same thing and I'm probably 3 times your age. Talked myself into the apartment sized custom made one, and it's beautiful, but I'm so mad I can't fully stretch out in it. I'm going to sell mine for a big loss and get another. Costly lesson learned.

I would get some side chairs to make it feel bigger

Hey Keegan!! Just wanted to tell you that you were NOT being dramatic, it’s a completely understandable reaction. It’s a big purchase and this is your first official place! I would’ve reacted the same way, because you want your own space to be right and feel at home. And you’ll be the main person who will see it. I’m sorry you had a crappy day and that I hope it gets better for you!! ❤️❤️

I'm sorry the decorating didn't go completely as you hoped but It'll look so nice soon enough. I would love the decorating process the most for sure.

Is this the Pottery Barn Union Sofa?

You can get a bigger desk or put a bookshelf un between the desk and The couch to separate the Office space from the living room