Hello Reynard, thank you for the free trial. I am a big fan of your work. I just bought a small 50 sqm apartment and i cant wait to collect all your tips and advice from your videos.
Hi, this is a really informative video. Unfortunately, it's really hard to hear you because of the sounds of the music (plink, plink, plink) interfering with and distracting from your words. I had to turn off the video before you got to item 4 because of this. Plus jazz is not the most popular style of music and is annoying. I urge you to skip the music, so we can hear you. I will check back on your future videos. Thank you for the information, items 1 - 3.
Finally, this is the design advice I've been looking for. Not about differences in taste, just practical steps to open the space and make it inviting. Thanks!
After years of my wife having little design ecstatic, 1) Never have anything matching 2) never have (snow) white furniture. My wife’s “style” put everyone off…including me. Our living room looked like a mausoleum in heaven. I hated it. Talk about feeling uncomfortable. Good thing we are divorced now. (I go so far as to NOT have matching plates, cups, mugs, silverware, with a beat up dinner table. Spill a drink, break a cup?…who cares? They are cheap and replaceable. The more different the better. Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon glasses, along with “classy” drink ware…perfect. No one is intimidated by that.
I usually hate these kinds of videos because they tend to beat up peoples choices, but I love this one. Really useful information. Thanks for some great tips.
Good tips! One mistake I used to make was buying cheap MDF furniture that looked stylish. It’ll look good for a little while but it isn’t built to endure everyday use. Buy stuff made of solid wood, metal, or glass. Affordable options at consignment stores.
I have a Veneer Tall Thin Dresser and a 3x6 Desk with the same Veneer that I purchased 20 yrs ago from a "modern" furniture store that was cheaper than Ikea prices but doesn't look so cheap. I still have those pieces and they still look and function great whereas I painted most of my solid wood pieces. It all depends on the grain and type of wood. Wood and Stones and even Granite goes in and out of style.
@@igloozoo3771 yeah, I have some hand me down tables from my grandfather using walnut veneers. Underneath the veneers is cheaper plywood. The construction is still solid. What I was referring to with the MDF stuff is it really doesn’t hold up to everyday use: opening/closing, as a work surface, etc…
I disagree partly. I'ts a question of quality and construction too IMO. An Ex partner pf mine who is an Industrial Designer, made an MDF wardrobe and bookcase on wheels (painted red on the outside) for his studio apartment, which he gave to me when moving out of his university time apartment. I still own them, several moves (3 apartments and 1 house later). They have served me very well.
Also keep in mind that a ton of furniture is made from this stuff because it's way easier to work with. Especially Mid-century pieces that everyone here is probably shopping for. Small stuff like chair legs/drawer fronts are usually solid but big sections are usually veneered over particleboard/ply. Having a hard "solid wood only" rule is gonna make you pass up perfectly nice stuff. Remember to use coasters
Goodwill Chic. Nearly all the furniture in our home is secondhand and we are complimented on our style every time we have friends over. I pick quality pieces, of course, but the style is in the arrangement and color. Typically a friend will say they want to know how I "do it". They seem to mean that they don't know how to outfit their homes to look like THEY live there and no one else. Unique, personal, interesting. Secondhand furniture and decor are a simple way to do this because uniqueness is built in. LOL
The number 1 rule is to do what you like. Designer ideas of what is good can be informative and helpful, but you should never overrule your own preferences in the space where you're living. If you're trying to sell, or display for others (UA-cam, magazines, vligs and blogs, house tours), then follow designer advice. But if you live there and like common prints art, hang it. If you like small rugs or short curtains, it's your space! And never apologize for living within your budget. Debt isn't fashionable. One more comment--buy your art from your local artists! Go to art openings and summer art fairs. Lots of great, beautiful, and unique stuff.
Most people have zero design perspective until you show them how much difference your mood is when you show them a nicely designed space. These are usually the people who think Art is for pretentious hipsters and serve no purpose.
As far as I can tell, everyone is trying to sell their house. They choose safe, neutral colors. People are living in houses designed for the next tenant.
I think this video is addressing people who do what they like but still don’t like the final result and cannot specify or spot what is wrong. They might do their best to create a nice space for themselves yet they’re unhappy with the result and feel it looks ‘cheap’ but they just can’t see why. There are so many people unhappy with the aesthetics of their home but don’t know what to change to make it look and feel better, I think this video is a huge help for them to make instant change with budget-friendly modifications and start to feel good in their home.
I also think it's very tacky to display art that commands people to do things like they are talking to a toddler, like the person goes to the bathroom and sees a sign saying "flush", goes to the laundry room and reads a sign saying "wash, fold, repeat", goes to the dinning room or kitchen and reads a sign saying "eat". Those signs really irritates me LOL
it's ok if they're funny tho, I am gonna make a sign for the bathroom saying wash Ur hands u detty pig bc some people want to touch things in my house after running their hand through their 4ss cr4ck without washing their filthy paws.... and also wanna make a sign threatening people to take of their shoes
It is a sign of lack of aesthetic taste. Rule of thumb is not to display any art with words on it. If you see "home sweet home" or - I would go extreme - massive "welcome" sign, it is usually a house with sad interior design
Finally, this is the design advice I've been looking for. Not about differences in taste, just practical steps to open the space and make it inviting. Thanks!
Reynard, this is perfect. It took me a very long time to come up with these guidelines for myself, but you put them all together so elegantly. One thing about decorating with words… it just drives me crazy. Everywhere you look, you’re being told how to think and behave. So I say: DON’T Live, Love, Laugh. DON’T Keep Calm and Carry on. And Just DON’T Do It!
Reynard, I really appreciate your videos. I’ve watched a lot of content on interior design, but very few provide the practical advice accompanied by excellent examples and also get into some specific details. Your comments about personalizing artwork as well buying things that too small for the space are spot on! Looking forward to your future content.
I appreciate all the specific measurement tips in this video! These insights really help take the guesswork out of choosing the right size artwork, curtains, etc. Thank you!
I had an art project a few years ago that involved a painter friend of mine making a painting in real time during a theater performance. To be big enough to see on stage, the canvas was 1.5x2m, and I ended up keeping it. It's fantastic, anchoring every space I've put it in (fortunately, we finally moved into a place with high enough ceilings and big enough rooms that it doesn't completely overwhelm).
I didn't know why my coffee table looked so awkward in the space. Thank you for giving me actual size I needed to have instead of just telling the scale needed to be "right". This is real information I can use to get the look I want! Thank you!!!
It would be great to see a video about how to expand out to the rest of your living room space using your couch as a starting point. This would be for people that don't have the option to get a new couch that's best for their space and are unsure of how to fill the rest of the room to fit what they have. Since couches can be big-ticket items
The trick is to do everything else in the video. Then u can customise the couch to what u want it to look like with covers, cushions, throws etc. the focus will be on everything else in the room...
Don't let these interior design mistakes turn your dream home into a nightmare. From cluttered spaces to mismatched furniture, these tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and elevate your decor game. Great tips!
Excellent advice Reynard! The education on the curtains was golden; it is amazing how proper height and length can completely coordinate a room into a vision of peace and calm. Thank you so very much! ️
Art designers have a place But yours comes from the heart Where you let you identified Yourself It could be your tru reflection Indicative of health creativity and harmony
In Sweden we typicly put the curtain rod as far up as we can or even better use a tracksystem mounted to the ceiling. Width wise we often let the curtains hang on the side of the window only just covering the window frame. This gives the most light, the ceilings look taller and the large amount of fabric contributes to a cozy and warm atmosphere.
Great tips, I do all of these, especially nothing unattractive is on show, everything visible is curated. I would add: 1) don’t shove all furniture against the walls leaving a huge space in the middle of the floor, but instead pull it into conversation groups, and 2) don’t hang art up near the ceiling, but at eye level for what activity will be happening in the room, i.e. sitting, walking through, lying down, etc. These two I see in British homes constantly.
Firstly I would like to say your videos are my absolute favorite. They make putting together my home seem so doable especially for someone who lives in a practically empty home for lack of design skills. Thank you
Thnx Reynard for sharing your valuable knowledge with us ...your communication is simple n comprehensive... At times a person just hs single small room n having larger furniture mks the space overwhelming n cluttered leaving hardly any space to move around(just a thought of a layman ) Be Blessed Be Happy Always ️
Reynard, I really appreciate your videos. I’ve watched a lot of content on interior design, but very few provide the practical advice accompanied by excellent examples and also get into some specific details. Your comments about personalizing artwork as well buying things that too small for the space are spot on! Looking forward to your future content. 👍
Great video! Just moved in my fiancé and she has quotes all over the place. I’m not a fan of them, but that’s an argument I gave up on a long time ago. When we move, I’ll have more say in certain spaces, but I feel like they will be with us for the rest of our lives.
Thanks for sharing great tips! I took 2 photos from my holidays on my camera phone and had them framed on giant canvas no one else has these prints and it reminds me of a beautiful memory everytime I walk past
When my first ex and I bought our first home (‘83), we fell in love with a particular style bedroom set. Since we couldn’t find a dining room set we liked, we got the same style as the bedroom set. Talk about matchy matchy!
I just found yr video. & I do tend to follow everyone of the design suggestions you’ve made but alas I’m one of those folks that likes MATCHING furniture pieces in my rooms. To me it looks cohesive & less fussy.
Thank you for such a straightforward video with many examples! I have never considered the different vibes of curtain lengths. Thanks!! Just went shopping and did not buy the set from the furniture store!
I sent ist to my boyfriend for watching. He isn´t into interior design and is wondering what i do, want and why. It´s a great to do, nice to watch and also understandable for dummies and newbies! Thanks for sharing
Window coverings- Shirred, ringed, or grommeted curtains: Buy 2-3x the finished width of the rod. 60” window: 12-18” minimum on either side for a finished width of 96”. Buy at least 200” width, or 4 panels 50-60” wide each. The sheerer the fabric, the more width you will want for a truly finished and custom look. Shirred curtains (the ones with the rod pocket) typically don’t move or at least are not designed for movement. These are usually used underneath another curtain or drape to allow filtered light when desired but also provide some privacy. Other types Pinch pleated: width of the window plus stack and returns. 60” window should have the rod mounted 80-84”w minimum then buy your panels for the finished width plus 4” on the far right and left panels for the return. Even in a room of standard 8’ ceiling height, get the 95” long panels and mount the rod at the top of the ceiling. For taller ceilings (9-10’) mount rods no more than 12” from the ceiling. Allow enough length for a kiss on the floor or a slight puddle depending on the aesthetic you are going for. And keep in mind the functionality needs: room darkening, multiple use room, formality, entertaining, access to outdoor spaces, airflow. Note: pinch-pleated window coverings are typically called drapes, but may be called curtains; all other fabric window coverings are usually called curtains. Keep in mind double hung rods with interior sheers and then drapes, as the return to the wall will be deeper.
If there are electric baseboard heaters under the windows curtains can't be hung to the ground so they have to be shortened to the window sill, or never closed.
Thanks for a great video once again! But please could your address the issue of how to hang curtains if there are radiators below windows as is the case in most UK homes, something that most designers fail to address.
Three interior design lessons I’ve learned the hard way: Less is more; don’t crowd your home with unnecessary furniture, don’t hang something on every wall- give the eye a place to rest. If you have lots of small photos and art pieces you want to display, you can gather them together to create a gallery wall. You can’t buy good taste; many simple, minimalist furnishings are inexpensive and stylish. And many ornate, trendy designer things are actually quite tacky and dated. Lighting can make or break a space; this so often overlooked. The lumens, light color, and placement can dramatically change how spacious or cozy and how cool or warm a room looks and feels. So basically, if you have tract lighting with some old fluorescent bulbs, don’t use it!
Hey :) Thanks for your advice on lights!! That's my next subject now lol Do you have any tips on how to find affordable cute furnitures in US? All I can see is amazon, etsy, ikea, and CBD. I can't spend $300 on a dining table 🥲💨
Wow! I never knew any of this; how come I didn't hear any of these concepts before even though I have looked at all kinds of sources over the years. Great content - more like this please. No wonder my rooms never look quite satisfying. Stuff's too small! Subbed.
Loved, loved, loved this video. I've not heard the math on curtains (which I'm soon to replace, so this was timely) or pictures. I would love to learn more about pictures - colors, sizes, frames. I'm going to check out more of your videos. Thank you for this!
Thanks for this gem of a video ♥ Right after watching this video I exchanged my 'safe' generic wallpiece (back) to something unique that I have. I had it like this before, but I was frustrated of everyone asking questions about it. Not just the regular 'did you make, or, where did you get this'. People see the name it's signed with and it's suddenly everything they can talk about and I find myself unable to change the subject to more important matters! I love the painting for what it is. Decor. Beautiful Decor. And after The Worldwide Big C-'situation' I don't entertain as much people like I used to anyway ☺Which gives me more time for video's like this, so of course I subscribed.
Beautiful images and excellent pacing throughout-I learned so much in these 9 minutes. Thanks for sharing these smart and mindful tips with us, Reynard! Subscribed. 🙂
Reynard, as always, your tips are amazing!! I love your explanation regarding the quotes. They can easily look tacky and cheap. you are such an inspiration to make my space better! -HDG
Excellent advice Reynard! The education on the curtains was golden; it is amazing how proper height and length can completely coordinate a room into a vision of peace and calm. Thank you so very much! ❤️
When I first saw this recommended in my feed, I was like 'oh no, not another wanna-be interior designer guru'. But I actually liked your video! It was peacefully done. Eventhough you covered things already mentioned by others, the way you styled the video was non-judgemental. It was helpful. I usually get recommended videos from youtubers who are about to blow up real quick... so congrats and all the best. Subscribed!
Your examples r so GOOD! Many design channels mostly talk about what to do. So helpful to hv do and dont photos! Ty so mch! Just found ur channel and subscribed!
The "matchy matchy" thing is overstated. Buying a cheap set of matched furniture says you're not spending time or effort on your furnishings - that's cheap. Putting together a set of furniture that harmonise without being a set tells people that you spent the time to search for harmonising pieces. Buying a suite of high quality furniture tells people that you spent the money to buy a high quality suite all in one purchase. It's all about quality.
These are great and simple tips. Each person has their own style and taste, but I think simple things like the having artwork and curtain that are the right size make a huge difference. Another thing is hanging artwork either too low or too high!
Definitely our tastes change throughout our lives and that reflects on our Decor choices, especially when you are uneducated in the arts of Interior Decorating and short on money as well. LOL
I mostly agree with point 4, although I think the actual issue with open design kitchens is they're misunderstood. The kitchen, to me, should be the most functional space in the house. If you're leaving your most used pans easily accessible so you can grab what you need easily, when you need it, then go for it. The problem is when people do things like having a completely open kitchen where you proudly display the electric knife that is used once a year for cutting a turkey. I'd go so far as to say plates and bowls can be left out if they're used all the time, if you choose to do it. They're misunderstood imo because people will take "open kitchen design" to mean they can just leave everything on display, which I disagree with.
I hate open kitchen concept. It’s the place where someone cooks, I am very creative and messy while cooking, sometimes when I finish cooking I will not immediately clean everything. Imagining having open concept- I probably wouldn’t cook at all 😂
I agreed so much w mistake #1, it upped ur credibility in my eyes lol. The rest were all helpful! I was wondering how to make my apartment seem bigger and cozier and i cant wait to use all this info :)
Really nice video with great ideas, now only if i lived in a house with someone who PUTS AWAY THEIR SHIT after using it, i could actually have a cohesive looking space. I love my parents, but they are chronic hoarders, every space in their house was littered with stuff. I managed to keep my room tidy, but didn´t have a budget to make what i truly wanted. Then i moved into a rental apartment which i also keps neat and tidy, but it was in an old building with old furniture, and i didn´t want to change much because i knew that i wouldn´t be staying there for long. Then finally saved up enough money to build my own house. Yes, build - not buy. My wife and i worked with the architect, meticulously planned every square meter of it, and i thought i can finally have my lifelong dream of living in a nice, curated, cohesive space. I dug foundations, installed plumbing and wires, glued tiles ang floors, plastered and painted walls. Had a woodworker custom make furniture for us.And when we finally moved in, my wife started leaving everything she has just out in the open. Bought some cute mugs - sure, just put it on a shelf next to the other 14 cute mugs. Done crocheting? Leave all the yarn on the kitchen counter, it's not like anyone would want to make food there. Leave your wallet, keys and bags there to while your're at it. Finished choosing your jewellery? Leave the box out in the open too. You decided to wear a different coat or shoes today? No, you don't need to put away the other one, just hang it in the entrance until spring. Or just leave it hanging there indefinitely, because you'll buy a new coat in the spring anyway, and forget that the old one is still hanging in the entrance under 5 layers of your other coats, vests and jackets. Meanwhile your closet is half empty. And i won't even start talking about the bathroom with your makeup and skincare mess. Oh, and god forbid i try to to tidy up the rooms, organize it a little, put some of your stuff away into cabinets - nobody is allowed to touch your stuff. And then i'm the messy one because i leave some breadcrumbs on the kitchen floor when making a sandwich. I leave breadcrumbs there, because there's NO FUCKING SPACE TO MAKE A SANDWICH ON THIS GODDAMN COUNTERTOP!!! Sorry, rant over, it was nice to let off some steam. i've seriously considered filing for a divorce for the past few months. Or throwing everything that she doesn't pack away in the trash, and then letting her do the paperwork when she gets mad enough.
Hey Tom, It was really interesting to read your comment. I guess I am on the other side of the world and English isn’t my motherlanguage, but I’ll try to tell you: I am one of those „messy“ women to. Sometimes, the chaos on the outside shows the chaos on my inside. My boyfriend (for 10years) also struggles with it. It helps me when we just start tidying up together. When he starts, I start too. Sometimes it’s really hard and I can absolutely relate to your comment - I just wanted to say: If your wife chooses to leave you with that feeling, it’s not okay. But maybe she doesn’t know how to start. Wishing you all the best ♥️
Augh! We had to emergency buy our curtains. Finding enough of the same type in our price range was Crazy hard and I knew there was something off about them even so. They're too narrow for the windows! Wonderful to know!
Thnx Reynard for sharing your valuable knowledge with us 🤩...your communication is simple n comprehensive🙃... At times a person just hs single small room n having larger furniture mks the space overwhelming n cluttered leaving hardly any space to move around(just a thought of a layman 😬) Be Blessed Be Happy Always 😘🥰🤗🧚♀️🦄🌈🧿
🤣 "if you have the budget" THIS is the main reason everyone's house looks like it came out of a Walmart catalog: NO ONE has the budget, EVER! Only businesses and rich ppl, bc interior designers budget concept eludes them 😅
Re curtains: I don’t know if this just a British thing, but lots of homes in Britain have radiators beneath the windows. So if you hang long curtains you will be blocking off your heating source (at least during the evening).
i have short curtains for the winter (thick, heat-insulating) and thin, decorative long ones for the summer. the short ones are of course not that stylish, but they are part of my winter decoration.
That's one hell of a nice video! Very picturesque schemes chosen to demonstate your poing. And hats off to your genuinity .. laid your heart out with the key elements that go into it. Thank you
Go with whatever you like If you like a certain color go with it.I will not change my colors ever year because new colors come out. Most people cannot afford it anyway.
Idk I find artwork at 0:41 much more unique and appealing than the one at 1:12. I also like how the Paris picture nicely matches with the sofa and pillows. I've heard that colors used in artwork should somehow be presented in other objects of the room (not necessarily the same color tone). I am not a designer but based on this principle the room with colorful pictures needs to be colorful, which is not the choice for everyone
The curtains thing certainly has exceptions, like those curtains that are made to only cover the top part of the window (more commonly seen in rural/cottage style homes) or other variations.
This was a great video! I really enjoyed how you kept it simple but provided great information. I appreciate all the specific measurement tips in this video!
Great video. From 'personal' experience, I would not advise anyone to purchase a rug from online photos. These photos have been taken by professional photographers in specialised lighting (sometimes even photoshopped to enhance the colouring) resulting in a rug that looks completely different from online to in your home. (I have personally made this 'expensive mistake twice!). Therefore, unless you have seen the rug in a store or in someone else's home, or have been sent sample (this is very rare) please do not purchase a rug from online unless you can 'easily' return it or can afford to make this expensive mistake. Also with artwork it is said that it should be hung at eye level. (maybe this depends on how tall you are). But has a rule of thumb, Art work within the same space should always be hung at the same height, with the top of all frames being at the same level. Which from a single room perspective, gives a better aesthetic has a whole. I also agree with not displaying appliances in open plan kitchen living spaces, has it just throws the whole aesthetic off the rest of the room.
I made the mistake of ordering a small area rug online. When it arrived the quality was really poor and the colour was off. It would have cost me almost as much to return it so it ended up on the cement floor in my unfinished basement.
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Hello Reynard, thank you for the free trial. I am a big fan of your work. I just bought a small 50 sqm apartment and i cant wait to collect all your tips and advice from your videos.
Hi, this is a really informative video. Unfortunately, it's really hard to hear you because of the sounds of the music (plink, plink, plink) interfering with and distracting from your words. I had to turn off the video before you got to item 4 because of this. Plus jazz is not the most popular style of music and is annoying. I urge you to skip the music, so we can hear you. I will check back on your future videos. Thank you for the information, items 1 - 3.
Thanks for this feedback. I'll keep this in mind for future videos.
Should do generic hanging curtains when baseboard are an issue
Finally, this is the design advice I've been looking for. Not about differences in taste, just practical steps to open the space and make it inviting. Thanks!
After years of my wife having little design ecstatic, 1) Never have anything matching 2) never have (snow) white furniture. My wife’s “style” put everyone off…including me. Our living room looked like a mausoleum in heaven. I hated it. Talk about feeling uncomfortable. Good thing we are divorced now. (I go so far as to NOT have matching plates, cups, mugs, silverware, with a beat up dinner table. Spill a drink, break a cup?…who cares? They are cheap and replaceable. The more different the better. Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon glasses, along with “classy” drink ware…perfect. No one is intimidated by that.
I usually hate these kinds of videos because they tend to beat up peoples choices, but I love this one. Really useful information. Thanks for some great tips.
I LOVE how specific you are with the measurements in your examples
This is why UA-cam is great. I was thoroughly preparing to make every mistake in this video.
I love how much patience he has while giving details
Yes! My grandma owned a furniture shop in the 50s and 60s. She curated her house very nicely and I can say she followed all these design principles.
I love how you choose examples to illustrate what you are saying. It is very helpful!
Good tips! One mistake I used to make was buying cheap MDF furniture that looked stylish. It’ll look good for a little while but it isn’t built to endure everyday use. Buy stuff made of solid wood, metal, or glass. Affordable options at consignment stores.
I have a Veneer Tall Thin Dresser and a 3x6 Desk with the same Veneer that I purchased 20 yrs ago from a "modern" furniture store that was cheaper than Ikea prices but doesn't look so cheap. I still have those pieces and they still look and function great whereas I painted most of my solid wood pieces. It all depends on the grain and type of wood. Wood and Stones and even Granite goes in and out of style.
@@igloozoo3771 yeah, I have some hand me down tables from my grandfather using walnut veneers. Underneath the veneers is cheaper plywood. The construction is still solid. What I was referring to with the MDF stuff is it really doesn’t hold up to everyday use: opening/closing, as a work surface, etc…
I disagree partly. I'ts a question of quality and construction too IMO. An Ex partner pf mine who is an Industrial Designer, made an MDF wardrobe and bookcase on wheels (painted red on the outside) for his studio apartment, which he gave to me when moving out of his university time apartment. I still own them, several moves (3 apartments and 1 house later). They have served me very well.
Also keep in mind that a ton of furniture is made from this stuff because it's way easier to work with. Especially Mid-century pieces that everyone here is probably shopping for. Small stuff like chair legs/drawer fronts are usually solid but big sections are usually veneered over particleboard/ply.
Having a hard "solid wood only" rule is gonna make you pass up perfectly nice stuff. Remember to use coasters
Goodwill Chic. Nearly all the furniture in our home is secondhand and we are complimented on our style every time we have friends over. I pick quality pieces, of course, but the style is in the arrangement and color. Typically a friend will say they want to know how I "do it". They seem to mean that they don't know how to outfit their homes to look like THEY live there and no one else. Unique, personal, interesting. Secondhand furniture and decor are a simple way to do this because uniqueness is built in. LOL
The number 1 rule is to do what you like. Designer ideas of what is good can be informative and helpful, but you should never overrule your own preferences in the space where you're living. If you're trying to sell, or display for others (UA-cam, magazines, vligs and blogs, house tours), then follow designer advice. But if you live there and like common prints art, hang it. If you like small rugs or short curtains, it's your space! And never apologize for living within your budget. Debt isn't fashionable. One more comment--buy your art from your local artists! Go to art openings and summer art fairs. Lots of great, beautiful, and unique stuff.
Most people have zero design perspective until you show them how much difference your mood is when you show them a nicely designed space. These are usually the people who think Art is for pretentious hipsters and serve no purpose.
As far as I can tell, everyone is trying to sell their house. They choose safe, neutral colors. People are living in houses designed for the next tenant.
THIS!
Bravo
I think this video is addressing people who do what they like but still don’t like the final result and cannot specify or spot what is wrong. They might do their best to create a nice space for themselves yet they’re unhappy with the result and feel it looks ‘cheap’ but they just can’t see why. There are so many people unhappy with the aesthetics of their home but don’t know what to change to make it look and feel better, I think this video is a huge help for them to make instant change with budget-friendly modifications and start to feel good in their home.
I also think it's very tacky to display art that commands people to do things like they are talking to a toddler, like the person goes to the bathroom and sees a sign saying "flush", goes to the laundry room and reads a sign saying "wash, fold, repeat", goes to the dinning room or kitchen and reads a sign saying "eat". Those signs really irritates me LOL
Omg yesss!!!
it's ok if they're funny tho, I am gonna make a sign for the bathroom saying wash Ur hands u detty pig bc some people want to touch things in my house after running their hand through their 4ss cr4ck without washing their filthy paws.... and also wanna make a sign threatening people to take of their shoes
Like Sit Down & Relax at 1:18
It is a sign of lack of aesthetic taste. Rule of thumb is not to display any art with words on it. If you see "home sweet home" or - I would go extreme - massive "welcome" sign, it is usually a house with sad interior design
Me too 😂
First time here. Love how you spoke calmly, and no pushy music. Even your promotion was low-key. Appreciated!
Finally, this is the design advice I've been looking for. Not about differences in taste, just practical steps to open the space and make it inviting. Thanks!
Reynard, this is perfect. It took me a very long time to come up with these guidelines for myself, but you put them all together so elegantly. One thing about decorating with words… it just drives me crazy. Everywhere you look, you’re being told how to think and behave. So I say: DON’T Live, Love, Laugh. DON’T Keep Calm and Carry on. And Just DON’T Do It!
After all the interior decor videos I’ve watched, Reynard’s are my favourite! His voice is so soothing and he is so knowledgeable. Thank you ❤
Reynard, I really appreciate your videos. I’ve watched a lot of content on interior design, but very few provide the practical advice accompanied by excellent examples and also get into some specific details. Your comments about personalizing artwork as well buying things that too small for the space are spot on!
Looking forward to your future content.
I appreciate all the specific measurement tips in this video! These insights really help take the guesswork out of choosing the right size artwork, curtains, etc. Thank you!
I had an art project a few years ago that involved a painter friend of mine making a painting in real time during a theater performance. To be big enough to see on stage, the canvas was 1.5x2m, and I ended up keeping it. It's fantastic, anchoring every space I've put it in (fortunately, we finally moved into a place with high enough ceilings and big enough rooms that it doesn't completely overwhelm).
This sounds like an absolute treasure ☺
I didn't know why my coffee table looked so awkward in the space. Thank you for giving me actual size I needed to have instead of just telling the scale needed to be "right". This is real information I can use to get the look I want! Thank you!!!
Yes
It would be great to see a video about how to expand out to the rest of your living room space using your couch as a starting point. This would be for people that don't have the option to get a new couch that's best for their space and are unsure of how to fill the rest of the room to fit what they have. Since couches can be big-ticket items
Nice
YES!!!! I need such a video too! I'm creative af, but black out when it comes to my own home.
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The trick is to do everything else in the video. Then u can customise the couch to what u want it to look like with covers, cushions, throws etc. the focus will be on everything else in the room...
This seems like a popular request, I'll look into this.
Don't let these interior design mistakes turn your dream home into a nightmare. From cluttered spaces to mismatched furniture, these tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and elevate your decor game. Great tips!
Excellent advice Reynard! The education on the curtains was golden; it is amazing how proper height and length can completely coordinate a room into a vision of peace and calm. Thank you so very much! ️
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But yours comes from the heart
Where you let you identified
Yourself
It could be your tru reflection
Indicative of health creativity and harmony
In Sweden we typicly put the curtain rod as far up as we can or even better use a tracksystem mounted to the ceiling. Width wise we often let the curtains hang on the side of the window only just covering the window frame. This gives the most light, the ceilings look taller and the large amount of fabric contributes to a cozy and warm atmosphere.
Great tips, I do all of these, especially nothing unattractive is on show, everything visible is curated. I would add: 1) don’t shove all furniture against the walls leaving a huge space in the middle of the floor, but instead pull it into conversation groups, and 2) don’t hang art up near the ceiling, but at eye level for what activity will be happening in the room, i.e. sitting, walking through, lying down, etc. These two I see in British homes constantly.
Great principles!
As a man, it's nice to hear decorating advice from another man. I like the dimension ratios that he explained, it made more sense to me.
Firstly I would like to say your videos are my absolute favorite. They make putting together my home seem so doable especially for someone who lives in a practically empty home for lack of design skills. Thank you
Thnx Reynard for sharing your valuable knowledge with us ...your communication is simple n comprehensive...
At times a person just hs single small room n having larger furniture mks the space overwhelming n cluttered leaving hardly any space to move around(just a thought of a layman )
Be Blessed Be Happy Always ️
Reynard, I really appreciate your videos. I’ve watched a lot of content on interior design, but very few provide the practical advice accompanied by excellent examples and also get into some specific details. Your comments about personalizing artwork as well buying things that too small for the space are spot on!
Looking forward to your future content. 👍
Thank You! Appreciate the kind words 🙏
which ones are good brother?
Great video! Just moved in my fiancé and she has quotes all over the place. I’m not a fan of them, but that’s an argument I gave up on a long time ago. When we move, I’ll have more say in certain spaces, but I feel like they will be with us for the rest of our lives.
I'm a Norther Ca. Home Stager. Great video, what you've said in 6-7minutes
it took me 10yrs to learn. Thanks for Sharing
Thanks for sharing great tips! I took 2 photos from my holidays on my camera phone and had them framed on giant canvas no one else has these prints and it reminds me of a beautiful memory everytime I walk past
What a great idea! Thank you for the tip.
When my first ex and I bought our first home (‘83), we fell in love with a particular style bedroom set. Since we couldn’t find a dining room set we liked, we got the same style as the bedroom set. Talk about matchy matchy!
I'm a Norther Ca. Home Stager. Great video, what you've said in 6-7minutes
it took me 10yrs to learn. Thanks for Sharing
I just found yr video.
& I do tend to follow everyone of the design suggestions you’ve made but alas I’m one of those folks that likes MATCHING furniture pieces in my rooms.
To me it looks cohesive & less fussy.
Thank you for such a straightforward video with many examples! I have never considered the different vibes of curtain lengths. Thanks!! Just went shopping and did not buy the set from the furniture store!
I sent ist to my boyfriend for watching.
He isn´t into interior design and is wondering what i do, want and why.
It´s a great to do, nice to watch and also understandable for dummies and newbies!
Thanks for sharing
Window coverings-
Shirred, ringed, or grommeted curtains:
Buy 2-3x the finished width of the rod. 60” window: 12-18” minimum on either side for a finished width of 96”. Buy at least 200” width, or 4 panels 50-60” wide each. The sheerer the fabric, the more width you will want for a truly finished and custom look.
Shirred curtains (the ones with the rod pocket) typically don’t move or at least are not designed for movement. These are usually used underneath another curtain or drape to allow filtered light when desired but also provide some privacy.
Other types
Pinch pleated: width of the window plus stack and returns. 60” window should have the rod mounted 80-84”w minimum then buy your panels for the finished width plus 4” on the far right and left panels for the return.
Even in a room of standard 8’ ceiling height, get the 95” long panels and mount the rod at the top of the ceiling. For taller ceilings (9-10’) mount rods no more than 12” from the ceiling.
Allow enough length for a kiss on the floor or a slight puddle depending on the aesthetic you are going for. And keep in mind the functionality needs: room darkening, multiple use room, formality, entertaining, access to outdoor spaces, airflow.
Note: pinch-pleated window coverings are typically called drapes, but may be called curtains; all other fabric window coverings are usually called curtains. Keep in mind double hung rods with interior sheers and then drapes, as the return to the wall will be deeper.
Thanks for the rules, suggestions and proportions. Very useful.
If there are electric baseboard heaters under the windows curtains can't be hung to the ground so they have to be shortened to the window sill, or never closed.
wow, there are so many tips packed in 9 mins here ....great job , subscribed
Thanks for a great video once again! But please could your address the issue of how to hang curtains if there are radiators below windows as is the case in most UK homes, something that most designers fail to address.
Yes, yes yes!!!!!!
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Three interior design lessons I’ve learned the hard way: Less is more; don’t crowd your home with unnecessary furniture, don’t hang something on every wall- give the eye a place to rest. If you have lots of small photos and art pieces you want to display, you can gather them together to create a gallery wall. You can’t buy good taste; many simple, minimalist furnishings are inexpensive and stylish. And many ornate, trendy designer things are actually quite tacky and dated. Lighting can make or break a space; this so often overlooked. The lumens, light color, and placement can dramatically change how spacious or cozy and how cool or warm a room looks and feels. So basically, if you have tract lighting with some old fluorescent bulbs, don’t use it!
A video on different lighting for small dark spaces would help me a great deal.
Awesome principles to follow
Hey :) Thanks for your advice on lights!! That's my next subject now lol Do you have any tips on how to find affordable cute furnitures in US? All I can see is amazon, etsy, ikea, and CBD. I can't spend $300 on a dining table 🥲💨
Wow! I never knew any of this; how come I didn't hear any of these concepts before even though I have looked at all kinds of sources over the years. Great content - more like this please. No wonder my rooms never look quite satisfying. Stuff's too small! Subbed.
Very accurate and detailed advice, not so often found on You Tube! ❤
Loved, loved, loved this video. I've not heard the math on curtains (which I'm soon to replace, so this was timely) or pictures. I would love to learn more about pictures - colors, sizes, frames. I'm going to check out more of your videos. Thank you for this!
Thanks for this gem of a video ♥ Right after watching this video I exchanged my 'safe' generic wallpiece (back) to something unique that I have. I had it like this before, but I was frustrated of everyone asking questions about it. Not just the regular 'did you make, or, where did you get this'. People see the name it's signed with and it's suddenly everything they can talk about and I find myself unable to change the subject to more important matters!
I love the painting for what it is. Decor. Beautiful Decor. And after The Worldwide Big C-'situation' I don't entertain as much people like I used to anyway ☺Which gives me more time for video's like this, so of course I subscribed.
Maybe hang it in another more out of the way room?
Beautiful images and excellent pacing throughout-I learned so much in these 9 minutes. Thanks for sharing these smart and mindful tips with us, Reynard! Subscribed. 🙂
Thank you for the generic wall art tip. I can't go into any of the stores without seeing those.
Reynard, as always, your tips are amazing!! I love your explanation regarding the quotes. They can easily look tacky and cheap. you are such an inspiration to make my space better! -HDG
Excellent advice Reynard! The education on the curtains was golden; it is amazing how proper height and length can completely coordinate a room into a vision of peace and calm. Thank you so very much! ❤️
its really useful sharing! As a science person, I always try to match everything in the space. Instead of being more arty by creating some contrasts
One of the most beautiful videos and ideas I've ever seen
I love that you show examples. Great video!
When I first saw this recommended in my feed, I was like 'oh no, not another wanna-be interior designer guru'.
But I actually liked your video! It was peacefully done. Eventhough you covered things already mentioned by others, the way you styled the video was non-judgemental. It was helpful.
I usually get recommended videos from youtubers who are about to blow up real quick... so congrats and all the best.
Subscribed!
Best interior design tips I've seen on u tube. Actually useful tips. Thanks 😊
very calming voice,great tips...thank u
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Your examples r so GOOD! Many design channels mostly talk about what to do. So helpful to hv do and dont photos! Ty so mch! Just found ur channel and subscribed!
Your knowledge on interior design is impressive
The "matchy matchy" thing is overstated. Buying a cheap set of matched furniture says you're not spending time or effort on your furnishings - that's cheap. Putting together a set of furniture that harmonise without being a set tells people that you spent the time to search for harmonising pieces. Buying a suite of high quality furniture tells people that you spent the money to buy a high quality suite all in one purchase. It's all about quality.
Just bumped onto this channel and I love everything about it
This is one of the best interior design videos I've ever seen. Thank you
These are great and simple tips. Each person has their own style and taste, but I think simple things like the having artwork and curtain that are the right size make a huge difference. Another thing is hanging artwork either too low or too high!
when i want to watch home interior design ideas, i watch Reynard.
when i want to relax, i watch Reynard.
Absolutely agree with all your practical advices❤
Definitely our tastes change throughout our lives and that reflects on our Decor choices, especially when you are uneducated in the arts of Interior Decorating and short on money as well. LOL
Learned a lot. Thanks for making this video!
An excellent video on the basics of design. Thanks
I just found your channel and I love it, you are to the point and always have so many helpful insights. Thx from USA!
It's so relaxing I can't stop watching it!!
It’s true that nothing can compare with the own creativity
I mostly agree with point 4, although I think the actual issue with open design kitchens is they're misunderstood. The kitchen, to me, should be the most functional space in the house. If you're leaving your most used pans easily accessible so you can grab what you need easily, when you need it, then go for it. The problem is when people do things like having a completely open kitchen where you proudly display the electric knife that is used once a year for cutting a turkey. I'd go so far as to say plates and bowls can be left out if they're used all the time, if you choose to do it.
They're misunderstood imo because people will take "open kitchen design" to mean they can just leave everything on display, which I disagree with.
I hate open kitchen concept. It’s the place where someone cooks, I am very creative and messy while cooking, sometimes when I finish cooking I will not immediately clean everything. Imagining having open concept- I probably wouldn’t cook at all 😂
@@Penpenjunior ah OK yeah I try clean up immediately after cooking
I really enjoy your personality. I just applied to University for Interior Design and your channel is very easy to follow, useful & calming.
Such a well done video, thank you!
I agreed so much w mistake #1, it upped ur credibility in my eyes lol. The rest were all helpful! I was wondering how to make my apartment seem bigger and cozier and i cant wait to use all this info :)
Really nice video with great ideas, now only if i lived in a house with someone who PUTS AWAY THEIR SHIT after using it, i could actually have a cohesive looking space. I love my parents, but they are chronic hoarders, every space in their house was littered with stuff. I managed to keep my room tidy, but didn´t have a budget to make what i truly wanted. Then i moved into a rental apartment which i also keps neat and tidy, but it was in an old building with old furniture, and i didn´t want to change much because i knew that i wouldn´t be staying there for long. Then finally saved up enough money to build my own house. Yes, build - not buy. My wife and i worked with the architect, meticulously planned every square meter of it, and i thought i can finally have my lifelong dream of living in a nice, curated, cohesive space. I dug foundations, installed plumbing and wires, glued tiles ang floors, plastered and painted walls. Had a woodworker custom make furniture for us.And when we finally moved in, my wife started leaving everything she has just out in the open. Bought some cute mugs - sure, just put it on a shelf next to the other 14 cute mugs. Done crocheting? Leave all the yarn on the kitchen counter, it's not like anyone would want to make food there. Leave your wallet, keys and bags there to while your're at it. Finished choosing your jewellery? Leave the box out in the open too. You decided to wear a different coat or shoes today? No, you don't need to put away the other one, just hang it in the entrance until spring. Or just leave it hanging there indefinitely, because you'll buy a new coat in the spring anyway, and forget that the old one is still hanging in the entrance under 5 layers of your other coats, vests and jackets. Meanwhile your closet is half empty. And i won't even start talking about the bathroom with your makeup and skincare mess. Oh, and god forbid i try to to tidy up the rooms, organize it a little, put some of your stuff away into cabinets - nobody is allowed to touch your stuff. And then i'm the messy one because i leave some breadcrumbs on the kitchen floor when making a sandwich. I leave breadcrumbs there, because there's NO FUCKING SPACE TO MAKE A SANDWICH ON THIS GODDAMN COUNTERTOP!!!
Sorry, rant over, it was nice to let off some steam. i've seriously considered filing for a divorce for the past few months. Or throwing everything that she doesn't pack away in the trash, and then letting her do the paperwork when she gets mad enough.
Hey Tom,
It was really interesting to read your comment.
I guess I am on the other side of the world and English isn’t my motherlanguage, but I’ll try to tell you:
I am one of those „messy“ women to. Sometimes, the chaos on the outside shows the chaos on my inside. My boyfriend (for 10years) also struggles with it. It helps me when we just start tidying up together. When he starts, I start too. Sometimes it’s really hard and I can absolutely relate to your comment - I just wanted to say: If your wife chooses to leave you with that feeling, it’s not okay. But maybe she doesn’t know how to start. Wishing you all the best ♥️
Augh! We had to emergency buy our curtains. Finding enough of the same type in our price range was Crazy hard and I knew there was something off about them even so. They're too narrow for the windows! Wonderful to know!
Really enjoyed this video. Great advice
Thnx Reynard for sharing your valuable knowledge with us 🤩...your communication is simple n comprehensive🙃...
At times a person just hs single small room n having larger furniture mks the space overwhelming n cluttered leaving hardly any space to move around(just a thought of a layman 😬)
Be Blessed Be Happy Always 😘🥰🤗🧚♀️🦄🌈🧿
🤣 "if you have the budget" THIS is the main reason everyone's house looks like it came out of a Walmart catalog: NO ONE has the budget, EVER! Only businesses and rich ppl, bc interior designers budget concept eludes them 😅
Re curtains: I don’t know if this just a British thing, but lots of homes in Britain have radiators beneath the windows. So if you hang long curtains you will be blocking off your heating source (at least during the evening).
i have short curtains for the winter (thick, heat-insulating) and thin, decorative long ones for the summer. the short ones are of course not that stylish, but they are part of my winter decoration.
Love this video. It's just what I needed to watch before furnishing my new home. Thank you
That's one hell of a nice video! Very picturesque schemes chosen to demonstate your poing. And hats off to your genuinity .. laid your heart out with the key elements that go into it.
Thank you
Go with whatever you like If you like a certain color go with it.I will not change my colors ever year because new colors come out. Most people cannot afford it anyway.
Loved this-fabulous detailed and nuanced advice :)
Great video, I like your presentation!
Thanks for the interior tips. Very useful😊
Idk I find artwork at 0:41 much more unique and appealing than the one at 1:12. I also like how the Paris picture nicely matches with the sofa and pillows. I've heard that colors used in artwork should somehow be presented in other objects of the room (not necessarily the same color tone). I am not a designer but based on this principle the room with colorful pictures needs to be colorful, which is not the choice for everyone
for real, he's like "dont put generic photos" and proceeds to do so LOL
Excellent short simple and to the point video. Well explained 👍
first of all: your speech is very good i can follow you very very easy 😋 Thanks for that and thank you for sharing these tips 👌🏽
I love your video, I just started my adventure to become Interior Designer in Italy and your video have been so inspiring! thanks!
Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍 🥰
Here we go!
The curtains thing certainly has exceptions, like those curtains that are made to only cover the top part of the window (more commonly seen in rural/cottage style homes) or other variations.
This was a great video! I really enjoyed how you kept it simple but provided great information. I appreciate all the specific measurement tips in this video!
Mistakes are needed to be corrected. Thank you for your helpful tips, Reynard! 🫰
I like matchy matchy furniture in my bedroom.
Absolutely gorgeous !
Great video.
From 'personal' experience, I would not advise anyone to purchase a rug from online photos. These photos have been taken by professional photographers in specialised lighting (sometimes even photoshopped to enhance the colouring) resulting in a rug that looks completely different from online to in your home. (I have personally made this 'expensive mistake twice!).
Therefore, unless you have seen the rug in a store or in someone else's home, or have been sent sample (this is very rare) please do not purchase a rug from online unless you can 'easily' return it or can afford to make this expensive mistake.
Also with artwork it is said that it should be hung at eye level. (maybe this depends on how tall you are).
But has a rule of thumb, Art work within the same space should always be hung at the same height, with the top of all frames being at the same level. Which from a single room perspective, gives a better aesthetic has a whole.
I also agree with not displaying appliances in open plan kitchen living spaces, has it just throws the whole aesthetic off the rest of the room.
I made the mistake of ordering a small area rug online. When it arrived the quality was really poor and the colour was off.
It would have cost me almost as much to return it so it ended up on the cement floor in my unfinished basement.