Console looks great! I would put a mirror in that nook as it's the perfect size...I think a desk would be crowded there and odd as the desk would face the wall and the couch faces the other direction. Fun to follow along with you setting it up, challenges and all, which is so real! xo

I think you need something with some height in that corner so a mirror would be good!

I think a mirror or tall faux tree or plant would look nice.

I think a bookcase the same color as your console might go well on that space. I love your mocing series

A big mirror, I agree with the comment - a desk would be too squished in.

I agree with those saying mirror in that spot, but I would even think just a tall plant. Adding a desk there feels like it would make the room very "heavy" on that side with the couch, console table, and kitchen cabinets. It would feel a bit unbalanced and over crowded, even with a tv and buffet on the other side.

Desk looks nice. Needs a large lamp and medium to large vase with flowers. Someone mentioned height in the comments and i totally agree. Couch can be pulled away from the wall with rug under anchoring the lounge. Ciuch doesnt have to be up against the wall

Your place is really coming along nicely. The nook behind the couch looks to me like it is meant to be for a tv with the couch being placed on the other wall. I'm not sure if you considered that before deciding where to put it. The console table is the perfect size and looks great. Great job assembling everything!

DEFINITELY a full length mirror next to the console table! It will balance out the space, make it look bigger, brighter and ultimately nicer than a desk. A desk and then the tv console and coffee table will make it look clutter and with too many pieces of furniture! Also, the decor on the console would actually look super nice without the little plant. You can find a better spot for it, Im sure. But overall, your apartment is looking so so cute! Cant wait to see the final result. Also, that little pillow is so pretty!

I have always loved your style when you decorate. Watched you style your apt when you were in Toronto.

Just perfect timing 😍 I always get so excited when you post a new video 🧡 greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

Yay! Thank you! Hope you enjoy 💛🧡💕

Mirror in that space would work better.

Oh i loved this vlog! I love your glow and happiness now. You shine bright like a diamond 🥹❣️ Love from Sweden

Desk in the little corner for sure…mirror for the other side of the room

The flowers look amazing. Your home is so pretty.

I think a mirror would be perfect on that corner, I love how the apartment is turning out 😍😍😍

Those flowers are beautiful! I vote for a little desk to fill the area.

a mirror above the cabinet would look cute, art could work too but a mirror would help open the space :)

Lovely decor and such a nice feeling to be “home”!!!!

Console is perfect Looks great with all your things on it

You inspire me to have fresh flowers in my home! 🤗

Might be a little tight for desk. Maybe mirror, depends what it is reflecting.

Really enjoying this series Rachel. Thumbnail is good.

Hi, Rachel !!! 😀👋 I Really love the kitchen, Take care !!!

Absolutely beautiful well done

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

Thank you 💛💛

Hi. I agree with Theresa Marshall. Will look great. All the best.

I'm so in love with your decorating style ❤️

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!!

So glad I found your channel again. Its going to be so fun watching your decorating journey.

The corner would look nice with a large plant behind the couch on the floor.

Love the video and your appartment coming together! I would definitely go for a long mirror!

Your island as a desk is best. Just get a floor length mirror for the space next to the couch 👌🏻

Rachel the place looks great. I think mirror on that wall would be really good.

Thank you for the video ❤ I think that nook next to the couch is designed for the bike 😊 Or mirror. Marshalls has tall mirror pretty often

Since you can't see the shelf of the console table, you could store some off-season shoes there!

I think you should do a cabinet/shelf combo beside the table (like you had in your office in Toronto). It could look like a built in. 🤔

I am shocked that your mobile phone was broken after only having it for a couple of years. I have had my iphone 5 model for the last 8 years and it still worked well up a few weeks ago. All phones should function properly for a lot longer than 2 - 3 years. The console table behind the lounge and your new fresh flowers look fabulous, well done. Have a great week :)

Look at you manifesting!! So happy for you 😆

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

Thank you 💛💛

The table is a great size. It will help to stop the couch moving right up against to pillar. Love your styling. We’re having a cold snap here in Australia, so it’s nice to see some summery content.

i think in the corner near the lounge a nice tall plant would look good or a floor lamp would also look great the new place is comming along nice and love seeing you make it a home

Love how the home is Turing out and also the flowers are beautiful a full length mirror would look lovely and have you worked on more of the rug ??💛

I think a tall-standing lamp would suit that area really well and have it next to the console table

Right place, right time :)

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

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Hey there. I think a mirror would look great there, but you would have to try it. Have a great day. Flowers are beautiful.

Welcome to the US, Rach!!! Hope you can visit San Francisco soon! 💕

Hi Lady. Congrats on the beautiful apartment. Just a suggestion if you have minimal lighting but for mood lighting you could do a nice swivel floor lamp. But the table lamp would be cute too! Enjoy!

LOVE the table behind the sofa, i think you'll have so much fun changing up the decor on it! the corner beside it screams "place for a christmas tree" to me and i agree with someone else's comment about getting something with height there to change it up from the sofa and table 😄

A little desk would be perfect there.

I’m so excited that you are starting to be able to decorate. So much fun! Now I want to move and do all that again as well 🥰 Not sure if you remember me. I’m the Dutch girl in Australia waiting for her PR for almost 6 years already… Guess what happened 😮 I got it!!! I finally have my PR, I’m so excited! The world is opening up for me again 🥰💕 Good luck in this beautiful new adventure for you 🥂

@massieb

13 күн бұрын

Oh, and boil a cup of vinegar with water (full kettle) to try to get rid of the smell. That’s if it’s on the kettle and it’s not the water… Also good to do that to descale the kettle :)

Definitely a mirror beside the console. Looking forward to seeing what exercise bike you have and if you like it. Noticed it wasn’t linked here yet. 😊

next to the console table, I think you should add a big floor lamp and a cute side table next to the couch it will fill up the place and add so much homie feeling to the space

You can get a brita for the faucet, might help with the kettle issue 😊

floor length mirror.

nice video

Mirror would look great. And maybe a plant next to the TV then?

Since you asked for help, I would have done a bookshelf cabinet behind the couch instead for space to add collected items and for books too. My suggestion will be to do a little corner nook, like a bench with a round table, and the wall can be a collected gallery of old and new frames or a mirror with battery-operated scones Well, there are many things you could do but in the end is what makes you feel happy. I will suggest to keep browsing for inspiration to find your style. I recommend watching youtube videos from apartment therapy and alexandra gater they have a lot of apartment interior design content. I hope this helps. 🤗

Table should slightly go over abit to right and get a floor lamp for the corner part on the right as it's particular then mirror or small lamb then get bigger things like pictures etc or move flowers on the small table . Also, suggestion may be a small troll for the kitchen for kitchen aid. If it's not going in the pantry, have more kitchen space

Good morning from a chilly Perth 🇦🇺 today. 6 degrees C. Our first properly cold day this winter. I vote a desk in the corner. Put a mirror in the bedroom. I also agree with the comment that the couch doesn't have to be hard against the wall. If you bring it forward about 1m it might fix your rug proportions for you too.

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

oo that is cold, hope you're keeping warm, i think pulling the couch forward would be a good idea :)

It would nice if you put a tall lamp and bold art work behind the couch.

A large plant would be nice by the table

Very happy to see your new video post. I think a cute little desk would be perfect in that space. Everything is looking pretty now. Great job 😊

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

I was thinking tiny desk too. But then my other thought was mirror there and a wider vanity x desk in the bedroom 😊💛

@jenniferwright2855

14 күн бұрын

@rachelleea do you have window in bedroom, then yes that would work. Keep the office out of the lounge entertainment area. Perfect...let the mirror reflect the light inward. You got this.

@rachelm843

14 күн бұрын

@@rachelleea Yes I agree, the mirror would balance that space perfectly, you'll definitely need more room to spread out for your desk. Thank you for your posts, I always click on them before all the others! Also I bought your budget template and can't thank you enough, I've tried so many different one's but this one in my opinion is the best, my finances are finally in order and it feels great!

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

@@rachelm843 aw thank you so much, it means a lot to hear you find it so useful. Thank you for being along for the journey, I really appreciate it 🧡💛🩷

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

@@jenniferwright2855 I do, theres a window in the bedroom, Its also a pretty good sized room that i could fit a desk in there too. I really should start working on that area next 😊💛🧡

Love the console! A big art above it will make it complete i think🥰 where is your blue striped dress from?😇

I think a desk would be more appropriate, great vlog xxx

You should put a tall standing lamp in the corner instead and for the counter behind the couch you can change up the decor as you want!

I think the mirror would be nice in the corner.

Mirror and Floor lamp might be better near console table I guess 😉

Mirror and a plant beside it

What about your tv on the console table in the alcove, your couch facing the windows, and maybe a desk facing the far wall?

I would suggest a decorative mirror above the console table rather than a floor length mirror next to it

Hi Rachel! Love from Richmond Melbourne ❤ I'm curious why you picked D.C to create this chapter of your life? I adore your videos and cannot wait to see this new chapter unfold 🎉❤😊

Love the new furniture pieces but you really need to utilize this living room space better - u have everything placed in one corner….- the console should be centered in that alcove and the couch if u keep it there should be pulled out more - never have it up against a wall and or put it on the other wall opposite so u do not face the “doors” since symmetry is needed to make a more cozy feel and then u can view tv from wall above console. Also, in regards to the area rug do not go too small - the larger size mentioned will make overall room from couch to the pillar area feel balanced 😊

Maybe a floor lamp for that space next to the couch/console? All looks great otherwise 😊

Desk!!

Mirror or a big plant would be better in that corner.

ikeaaa the greatest store i've only been to that one in the video but im wondering if they all have an identical "get you lost" layout? haha

Good evening from Bribie island lamp would be nice and It would be easy to clean the area

full length mirror

Curious what makes it better than a Peloton?

You had a little box or tri nket it looked like a jewlery box.

Puisque tu nous le demande… Moi, je mettrais le divan centré pour que ça soit plus harmonieux pour les yeux.

Costco always ✨tells you✨what you need. Also I had that large ikea mirror and loved it! I had to sell it when I moved, but I actually made a small profit because ikea had nearly doubled the price in the interim. 🙈

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

Oh that’s so cool, love it 🙌🏼💛💕

Love the blue and white striped dress! Can I ask where you bought it from? ❤

@rachelleea

13 күн бұрын

I got it from cotton on but 2 years ago. I know each year they come out with similar styles. I picked up a black one last year but I’m not sure if they still have the blue stripe available 💛💛

Definitely a mirror in that corner. A desk would be too tight in there as many others are saying, plus would you want to be looking at the wall when you are sitting there?

My console/sofa set up is just like yours, except my console is like a ‘Lack’ style, but it’s made of salvaged wood from a Mexican church. That doesn’t matter; the reason I mention this is, for my secret tip. I keep a bolt of fabric & some rarely used things under the table `cuz the sofa hides it & provides some storage space. I think a desk would feel cluttered. Very pretty flowers & pink mixer was made for the grey kitchen What a great price for a TV! I think all your shopping is tempting your BF!! 🤣

Trader Joe’s also has new vegan soup dumplings that are very good!

Would you consider using bottled water in the kettle, or pouring the filtered water in to see if that gets rid of the smell? Love love love your videos! I'd go for a mirror as the desk might feel too cramped in that space

@rachelleea

13 күн бұрын

I might try that, someone suggested vinegar in the kettle so I might try both things. Thank you 💛💛

And couchgate continues! If you are leaving the couch on that side of the apartment I would move it towards the kitchen to 'fit' the alcove and then centre the console to it. You could put the mirror or a plant on the part of wall that jutts out.

@JoanArc-or9sr

14 күн бұрын

Shes already tried that and didn't like it.

@efarr6295

13 күн бұрын

I know but that was before the console and the console decoration.​@@JoanArc-or9sr

It would be nice to put a little desk there ❤

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

I’m thinking that too 💛

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@rachelleea

13 күн бұрын

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Rachel with the smell of the water in the kettle, tried boiling it with some plain white vinegar and boil it a few times. Still the vinegar smell leaves it. 😊

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

Amazing, thank you so much, will definitely do that 🧡💛

@emese_p

13 күн бұрын

@@rachelleea just make sure to ventilate, vinegar fumes are really irritating to the lungs!

Try putting some art leaning against the wall behind the decore

You seem to make everything look so stressful and harder than it neefs to be 😂

@rachelleea

10 күн бұрын

I really do 😂

Mirror, it would look weird with a desk

A mirror

why isn't the sofa in the alcove? I would think thats what its meant for. It looks a little off not being in there. Just curious

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

I my last video I moved the couch around into different positions to figure it all out, when its in the alcove you face right into two doors and its too off center for me 😊🩷🧡💛

Go with a mirror 😊👍🏼 otherwise there is too much desk !

I love putting soy sauce on my soup dumplings from Trader Joe’s. ❤

I have been watching you since more than 7 - 8 years now, the earliest days of your channel. Quick question, was the move to USA easier if one doesn’t have a job? And is it worth it now (not because of your partner part but generally as a country and environment).

@rachelleea

13 күн бұрын

Thank you for being here for such a long time 💛 It’s my understanding that in order to move to the US you have to have a job. In Canada and other similar commonwealth countries you can get a working holiday visa which doesn’t require a job but for the US you have to have employment. I did the O1 visa which is based on my social media job. I had to have letters from my management and my company to support my proof of work here. Lots and lots of documents to prove I can and have work. My petition was 800 pages long of supporting documentation. The US is tough to get into but now that I’m here I love it. I’m finding my job is easier now I’m here, the system to set up to live is so difficult, banks, tax etc but once you’re set up the system is easier in my opinion. Theres a lot more options here for things. Overall based on my work the move was 100% worth it 💛

@aymenarifmalik

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much Rachel for such a detailed response. This was so helpful, I can’t express enough. 💕

The couch is too close to the window 😊

I swear I can smell IKEA while watching this😅

You didn't get your dresser you had in your last apt from ikea. You don't want another dresser from ikea?

@rachelleea

14 күн бұрын

I'm decided to get something different to fit a specific space in my bedroom, I'll be putting it together in an upcoming video 💛🧡