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10 Decorating Rules You Should Never Break | Interior Design Basics
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  • @Camwill78
    @Camwill78 9 годин тому

    Our counters are the same as the backsplash but the backsplash only goes up 8 inches beside the wall behind the stove which goes all the way up to the cabinets. I am uncertain what to do. I wish it went up to the cabinet. What can we do to the gap between the backsplash and cabinets?

  • @irenesutherland7081
    @irenesutherland7081 11 годин тому

    I paint my own art.

  • @GenevieveMcLean-q2s
    @GenevieveMcLean-q2s 13 годин тому

    I find these new designs colourless and dull, I couldn’t live in these rooms.

  • @ChristineVanSlyke
    @ChristineVanSlyke 14 годин тому

    Facebook marketplace is a good resource for both art and furniture.

  • @johnd4348
    @johnd4348 14 годин тому

    These bathrooms cost more than my house.

  • @Dradsdot
    @Dradsdot 14 годин тому

    I still like white kitchens because wood tones change from light to mid tone to dark and back. White cabinets stay white. However, although my cabinets are white, my walls and accessories have a lot of color.

  • @cbrown5686
    @cbrown5686 17 годин тому

    White is still best. A pop of neutral colors/warm colors.

  • @jackblalock4793
    @jackblalock4793 17 годин тому

    Never liked open shelves. They collect dust.

  • @johnniejacobs3199
    @johnniejacobs3199 21 годину тому

    Thanks for all the tips! Jusr moved in a 1950s small house with a small galley kitchen. All the walls in the home were painted alabaster SW. The kitchen only has cabinets on one side. They are older white color which actually looks closer to the alabaster. Im in thr planning stages of figuring out what i want, but i do want timeless, bright, neutral, natural. I can add pops of color. Flooring is an wide dark brown tile and i hsve the granite countertops. I can't see anything on them. Lol! I like a plain, almost solid color beige top or whitish top. For now, ill just spend the winter painting my current cabinets bright white. Then figure out if i can keep any of the older cabinets and just change out thr doors maybe while deciding on installing cabinets on the opposite side where the stove is. I'll probably do the over the stove microwave when i get to that side since counter space is limited. Thanks for the video, i subscribed to get more ideas. Im probably 3 years away from doing it unless i can do parts along the way.

  • @ozarkmountainhomegrown
    @ozarkmountainhomegrown 22 години тому

    I feel that whatever you choose needs to match the style of your home. For instance, I live in a log home which in my opinion, all white cabinets would look appalling in. Totally out of place. However, I love white cabinets in the right setting such as a farmhouse style of home. Cottage style homes look beautiful with painted cabinets in various colors. Though true it's all about what you love, unless it's your forever home, you should always keep resale value in mind when remodeling. Classic style never goes out of style, whereas trends tend to come and go very quickly, and who can afford to remodel every few years to keep up with the trends? Consider the style of your home and what would appeal to a sellers market when investing in remodeling.

  • @lindamilligan3218
    @lindamilligan3218 День тому

    Wall saving tips

  • @linettahead2491
    @linettahead2491 День тому

    Like the lazy Susan and hooks😊

  • @hughmanetti1908
    @hughmanetti1908 День тому

    Anyone out there enjoy trying to keep tile clean behind a stove top?

  • @harveymanfrantinsingin7373
    @harveymanfrantinsingin7373 2 дні тому

    Why are all of your videos, the opinions of somebody else?

  • @KimFarmer-n1m
    @KimFarmer-n1m 2 дні тому

    Beverage

  • @KimFarmer-n1m
    @KimFarmer-n1m 2 дні тому

    What up pot racks

  • @yukonheart
    @yukonheart 2 дні тому

    Never go with what's currently in vogue because in 5 years it s out of style . The most hilarious part is how a color can be beautiful now and ugly in five years very scientifically based

  • @njstan8188
    @njstan8188 2 дні тому

    I don’t want a trendy kitchen - I can’t be spending that much money every few years. These magazines and suppliers have to have something different to sell or they go out of business. You said it “the trend” which means it will be out of style soon. A white kitchen can be decorated so many ways and not so expensively. No new cabinets, countertops, etc. Maybe some new bar stools, drawer pulls, a faucet, even new lighting but replacing cabinets and countertops - No

  • @fmc2973
    @fmc2973 2 дні тому

    What paint color would you recommend for a small bathroom that has a midnight blue sink with brushed nickel fixtures? I want to go for the spa luxury feel ❤

  • @sherishaw-wn7nr
    @sherishaw-wn7nr 3 дні тому

    I love Alabaster or Snowbound by Sherwin Williams I remember when I SO wanted granite in my kitchen. Didn’t ever put it in….now it is “out”. Now, after seeing so many styles come and go, I believe design in kitchens will always be changing!!! I’m getting ready to redesign my kitchen this coming year…. So I will be looking for what is “timeless” for me! What will I love forever? I want a cozy creamy kitchen♥️ It will be a pleasure to see what you do!! All the best to you.

  • @pd3924
    @pd3924 3 дні тому

    Hi Penny, could you please come up with clips for clean, simple, and functional design? I don't really like to spend a lot of time dusting, cleaning, and maintaining pieces that don't have functions inside my house. I like your explanation and dupe pieces in your several clips.

  • @williamolsen8517
    @williamolsen8517 3 дні тому

    Before you spend money ripping out your cabinets, paint a section. We did and now love the look. Saved thousands. My other suggestion is to keep your kitchen budget within the appropriate range for the value of your home. Over investing looks silly.

  • @hejiranyc
    @hejiranyc 3 дні тому

    I can't believe you mentioned Kelly and Nate in the same sentence. I mean... he needs to take a seat. Kelly is the Queen.

  • @pennymodern
    @pennymodern 3 дні тому

    Check out the full video here: ua-cam.com/video/PeOj3ZgAg8U/v-deo.html

  • @deborahjacobs3700
    @deborahjacobs3700 3 дні тому

    I don’t think white will ever go out of style! If it does, it will bounce back! Honestly, do what you love whether it’s trendy or not!😊

  • @jaynemanning4913
    @jaynemanning4913 3 дні тому

    I’m sticking with my all white. I have a cottage and it just looks so good. I honestly don’t think white will ever go out of style even though the designers want to convince us it is year after year…

  • @IAMNationX
    @IAMNationX 3 дні тому

    someone needs to understand what "small" is.

  • @thestickerfarm1254
    @thestickerfarm1254 4 дні тому

    Wood for sure

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      What color wood do you think is best right now?

    • @thestickerfarm1254
      @thestickerfarm1254 4 дні тому

      @ I am downsizing to a 1971 home. I am doing a kitchen remodel to the small dark kitchen. I Want custom cabinets in a light finish, I will probably go with maple or white oak. Those are the most reasonably priced in my area. No “orangish” stain though. I am stuck on cabinet door style, something that has some detail interest, but not super busy. These are going to be hard decisions for me. A lot will depend on cost.

  • @Joann-i5t
    @Joann-i5t 4 дні тому

    Happy to hear natural woods and color is coming back - as I'm so tired of the white color everywhere. I have my original natural color maple cabinets and I would never paint them. Personally I do not care for excessive open shelves and numerous glass front cabinets. I prefer my beautiful natural pine glass hutch for display pieces.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Yes me too! We had a white kitchen previously and very hard to keep them looking clean when you have little kids!

  • @paperrobe111
    @paperrobe111 4 дні тому

    I think open shelving is out

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      i feel like it's not practical when you have a small or 'normal person' sized kitchen for sure.

  • @es-hs9fd
    @es-hs9fd 4 дні тому

    I’ve always thought all white kitchens are a poor design choice. Kitchens are about cooking, which is about inviting the fire element, thus warm colors that promote a feeling of health and well being are mandatory. All white kitchens make me feel like I’m dying in a hospital.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Color palettes are certainly trending warmer this and next year!

  • @carolduncan9563
    @carolduncan9563 4 дні тому

    Instead of buying accent pieces such as a vase from a design store, try looking to the past. There are great buys in American Art Pottery from the early 1900’s through 1950’s for brands such as Roseville, Rookwood, Van Briggle and others that relate to organic and eclectic design.

  • @karik8024
    @karik8024 4 дні тому

    Voice audio on this is not stereo

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Yes thank you for telling me I am fixing it on future videos. Thank you for the feedback!

  • @Xelphor1
    @Xelphor1 5 днів тому

    These reviews should rip open the unit(s) and show the guts/ heart of what really makes the refrigerator unit - the compressor(s). On our second Bosch failure now in 9 years. All these manufacturers make everything look nice and shiny and feature rich, but stick garbage chinese parts in the heart and core of the unit(s) rendering them low-life spans and useless after just a few years.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      That is beyond my skills but a great idea!

  • @eleanor8002
    @eleanor8002 5 днів тому

    I have had flat and shaker front cabinets and think are both great and neither date. I have had wood and champagne cabinets that I do not think date but colours do IMO

  • @eleanor8002
    @eleanor8002 5 днів тому

    We have a fairly new champagne coloured kitchen with black quartz counters and a mosaic metal; crystal; black ceramic small tile splash back after an oak shaker style. I don’t care what is in or out - i think my new kitchen is awesome.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Always great to pick what you love!

  • @K-ps7nt
    @K-ps7nt 5 днів тому

    Love warm white!

  • @dasikakn
    @dasikakn 5 днів тому

    Adding my responses to your questions in comments. - Natural Wood cabinets ALWAYS - Veined Quartzite countertops that continue up backsplash. I never liked quartz and went to natural quartzite instead - if your countertop looks good and is high quality, vein-match and make it waterfall. It’s slick, strong, easy to clean and dramatic! If it’s an apartment grade plain old quartz, don’t. - I absolutely hate cluttered countertops. So, Appliance garages and close able breakfast and coffee bars are BOSS. So easy to organize and keep the countertops clean. I clean them out every other week and thats been enough to keep my kitchen ready for company any day of the week. - dont do patterns or reliefs on permanent features like tiles. Most people want their kitchen upgrade to look good at least 10y becuse it ain’t cheap. I kept my quartzite simple and neutral to match my fabulous rift cut white oak cabinets. I did swap out the $15 chair covers and towels from the block prints to something more “biological” to keep the kitchen updated with the trends. Small changes in color and patterns was enough for people to notice and like. - I took out cabinets on side of my kitchen and put in a giant window looking into a pretty part of the yard - not open shelves. To make up, I took my cabinets all the way up to the ceiling and rearranged how I organize things so I don’t need the step stool frequently. I use it maybe once or twice a month and that’s a great tradeoff for the gains in light and “openness”.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Thank you for sharing some great insights!

  • @mtnn4459
    @mtnn4459 5 днів тому

    My lower rack weld broke - left side -- it is difficult to roll in to dishwasher when rack is full. They required images and said they would mail me a replacement.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Oh no, that's so frustrating!

  • @GregDean-c9t
    @GregDean-c9t 5 днів тому

    All Stark White is OUT!

  • @brianbattle4432
    @brianbattle4432 5 днів тому

    I am getting a curved sofa. I think it will soften up my mid century pieces

  • @Clancyriley
    @Clancyriley 5 днів тому

    This is a sham. Decorators, designers, furniture companies, design podcasts… must change things up every year or so. This is how they make their money. Rich people can afford to change out their white cabinets, light floors, curved furniture, paint,… We’re tired of it all.

    • @4WallsDesigns
      @4WallsDesigns День тому

      You can switch things up by shopping 2nd hand so you don’t necessarily need to be rich…

    • @Clancyriley
      @Clancyriley 20 годин тому

      my point was about designers, decorators, furniture companies etc. setting the trends every few years in ways that are too expensive for the average person but make designers rich. Of course we know that changing a pillow of table runner is easily done. I’m talking Brown cabinets to white. Carpet to hardwood Stainless to gold fixtures Tub to walk in shower Small rooms to open spaces

  • @katjafranczek7714
    @katjafranczek7714 6 днів тому

    Yay the kitchen ladder at 2:21. Just what I need to reach the otr microwave!

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      I feel like I need one too to reach mine!

  • @micheles8818
    @micheles8818 6 днів тому

    Thank you for this video! The image inserts are fantastic. Great ideas!

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      You’re welcome! So glad you enjoyed the video!

  • @skylarkinterrobang41
    @skylarkinterrobang41 6 днів тому

    This is so helpful thank you! I am thinking a color palette of blue cream and terracotta! Can't wait to get started.

  • @merrywalsh2809
    @merrywalsh2809 6 днів тому

    I like the new high end trend of the no kitchen look. It features frameless cabinets without hardware, in beautiful woods and matching panels on all appliances. The countertops are large sleek islands with subdued stone or marble. This really integrates so beautifully with open concept modern.

  • @cindyonyoutube
    @cindyonyoutube 6 днів тому

    Hmmm, your voice completely cuts out when you're standing in your kitchen talking, then comes back on when you're showing pics of the other kitchens. Wish I could hear what you said, but the various designs were interesting.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      ok so the sound was a bit glitchy it was not "stereo sound" for parts of the video, but it should still be there. I have gotten a new microphone so it will be fixed on my next video! thanks for telling me!

  • @Bob-fk8vd
    @Bob-fk8vd 6 днів тому

    No, I am not tired of all white kitchens. They will never go out of style.

  • @pennymodern
    @pennymodern 6 днів тому

    Download your FREE Room Makeover Planner here: pennymodern.com/freebies

  • @Daggerworda
    @Daggerworda 6 днів тому

    Disagree with your view of backlit mirrors, they are super practical. I’ve had mine for over 10 years and it’s never once needed fixing. It also heats the mirror which helps rapidly demist the mirror after a shower.

    • @pennymodern
      @pennymodern 4 дні тому

      Thanks for the insights I have never had one!