Furniture Buying Mistakes Making Your Home Look Cheap!
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- Опубліковано 5 лют 2022
- In this video i'm exposing furniture buying mistakes that make a home look cheap!
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I went through, Lazy Boy Furniture sales training for 30 days. I didn't accept the job..The one thing I will never forget is, if you can lift one end of a sofa with one hand you shouldn't buy it..I would go into furniture stores and apply that test which meant poor construction for long term use. 🤔😗You never disappoint..
Great point!
@debrahill2272… My husband and I purchased Lazy Boy Furniture with electric risers to put our feet up. Unfortunately, within 6 - 9 months both of us were having joint problems and visited our GP. He checked us both out and said ‘Have you by any chance got electric furniture’?. We looked at each other and replied ‘Yes’. The GP’s response was “My advice is to move it on; then buy furniture that keeps your feet on the floor. The constant rise and and fall is having a detrimental effect on your joints which is beginning to cause you harm. Then he looked me, and said “With your damaged hip, you will be in a wheelchair sooner than you thought”.
Neither my husband nor myself needed telling twice.😮
Absolutely... I just dismantled a gray fabric couch because the ledge beneath the front cushions became unhinged. I attempted repair, but it broke as if the woman from My 600 lb. Life sat on it omg
Yes to the sofa buying tutorial.
SOFA BUYING GUIDE WOULD BE GREAT!
“Im not the exorcist” LOL the things Garrett comes up with.
He's so adorable! ❤
Ha ha ha😂🙃😆
Yes, please, to a sofa buying video. 🙏
Garrett, you are coming into your own. Your latest videos have exuded both confidence and calm, your delivery of your content is concise, precise, and easily understood. Your heart for excellence, growth, and improvement comes across clearly. It just keeps getting better, and I'm sure we ain't seen nothing yet!
Thank you for another great video. The guts of a sofa is the most important. Look for kiln-dried wood as the skeleton of the sofa. Classic is the way to go. You’ll have your sofa for many, many years.
You are so right on the one sided pillow covers. I'm seeing more and more on Etsy where they want $60 or more, per pair, with blank backs. No, no, no.
"But hey, if your arms bend like the exorcist - love that for you". Garrett, you have the most unhinged opinions on the smallest things and it always keeps me coming back.
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I love that you talk about the "whys" and not just the "whats" and the "wheres." I'm definitely less inclined to do a thing if I don't understand why it matters. Thank you! More puppers please! ❤️😊
Exactly!! Pups will be making guest appearances soon. :)
"Curated vs purchased".. great advice!
Glad it was helpful!
I would like a sofa buying video! Specifically where to source quality pieces, since I cannot find a quality vintage piece to reupholster.
I love your advice, it’s realistic, with a fun vibe. You have a practical approach I appreciate. *mwah*
Thanks so much!
Oh my gosh ..l how I wish I had your channel back in the day. My most expensive mistake was listening to a furniture salesman about my first sofa. Another tip … don’t buy the biggest sofa that will fit in your room …. buy one that fits the room of course, but think about the future and the fact that we move a lot more and a sofa is a big investment that you don’t want to have to leave behind and replace.
Yes please to the sofa buying guide! I feel like I’m having a hard time figuring out a great sofa that’s family and pet friendly but also looks nice doesn’t cost an astronomical amount.
Noted!
Sofas are daunting! I've only ever bought 1 and it was blush pink velvet 😂 not practical at all lol!
Omg the double-sided pillow comment … totally agree!
It’s just like when you see shirts or skirts with embroidery or cool trim that’s only on the front. When i see that , I immediately think “cheap!”
So many practical suggestions. Garrett considers how we actually live in our homes. Thank you!
Thanks so much, and thank you for supporting the channel and subscribing!
Dear Garrett, we actually update our living room according to our family life, and your videos are sooooo helpful !!!
They are clear, easy to understand and apply in the real life. We're french family who live in France but your design advices don't know borders and are easy to follow here too, it's don't a nightmare to search right furnitures because we know what we need to find and why.
Thank you so much for share your design feel and teach it.
Love from Normandy
That is awesome! Most design principles are universal. Thanks so much, and thank you for watching and supporting the channel by subscribing. 😊😊😊
I prefer and have tight back sofas. I can’t stand sofas whose back is basically just throw pillows. It looks cheap to me.
I love that you always include pictures as an example… I’m listening, but I need a visual too!
I'd love a sofa video. Would love to know what type of materials and upholstery fabric are great, especially which ones are easily cleanable and best to invest in if you have pets (eg. several cats like my mom does).
Some fabrics, which look like they would pull, are totally resistant to cats claws. I love to know why so I could look for them.
I’m sure you already know but I must say the Art Deco statute is the most beautiful piece I’ve seen in a long time.
Wow, thank you! I'm glad you like it. My husband and I love and collect Erte works of art. :)
I'm late to the party this evening, and will be echoing everyone else when I agree with a guide to find a quality sofa. Mine have lasted 15 years now, and were my first major adult apartment purchase. A husband, two kids, two dogs and a cat later....yeah I could probably use an upgrade 😂
My biggest furniture mistake was buying a farmhouse style headboard on sale when I knew it wasn't my style really. I should have waited and saved for something I loved. Which is why I nod my head along with you, when you talk about saving for quality pieces. I'm like yes!!! Do that!!
SO, SO, SO many great tips in this video, Garrett! I'd love a sofa video on selecting size, style, color, fabric, and even functional considerations (e.g., side with a chaise vs an ottoman). And re side tables, I went nuts trying to find the right table until I landed on a marble top table at the exact same height as the arms of my side chairs. No more reaching up, over or down, and no more spills! I'm DYING over your gorgeous bedroom and your tips for breaking up matching sets for a more curated space! Videos on guest rooms and home offices would be wonderful. I once bought a queen-sized bed for a guest room that turned out to be too big in the room. Definitely a furniture mistake for me! Also, some guests don't sleep together, so I replaced the queen bed with twin beds, which gave me more flexibility in the space and more workability for guests. I wish I had known that BEFORE I had bought the bed and linens! Thank you for all you share with us, Garrett, and for helping our spaces to be more beautiful!!! 🤗💙🤗 Colleen
Thanks so much Colleen. Glad you enjoyed the video!
I wish he was my neighbor. He's just the best. ❤
"yes" a sofa buying guided video in put from you !!!!!*****
I already posted it: ua-cam.com/video/XOn5DAEj-Ms/v-deo.html
And this is why we need pros like you - to intuitively know all the ins and outs of proportion, materials, styles, finishes, functionality and beauty - yikes, it's a lot! Thanks Garrett!
Thanks so much!
Ha ha, the picture of the night stand with a glass vase with flowers.... I can imagine someone fumbling for their glasses in the middle of the night, just to hear a crash of glass, as the vase toppled over... Thanks for the video - good advice - as usual. Hugs from Sweden!
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I've had too many sofas in my day and have decided I don't like loose back cushions. They just get mushed down and out of whack. I prefer a tight back. They tend to look less messy to me.
"but hey if your arms bend like the exorcist, love that for you" I was taking a drink right when you said that, cleaning my screen now. Haha
My aubergine wool velvet Chesterfield is my fav nap place. 😊
I laughed when you talked about the bed height... My 5'3" Mother bought a Rice Bed...and with the boxspring and pillowtop mattress, she had to go buy a matching step just to get into the bed... Lol
Garrett...I love your videos and find myself looking around at my house to see if I did things as you advise or if I have a "miss". Today, my sofa has passed muster. Thank you for all of your wonderful advice and your sense of humor!!
Love that!
I absolutely agree with you about reversible throw pillows -- with one notable exception. Needlepoint pillows really need to be custom-backed with a coordinating solid velvet. For example, I am currently working on canvasses that are based on Klimt designs. And I will have them backed appropriately. Frankly, to have them reversible would detract from the tapestry, don't you think?
Yes, I would agree with that for pillows that are needlepoint. Thanks for watching, and being a very valued subscriber!
This sounds gorgeous!! Klimt is one of my favorites and I started learning needlepoint last year, I am intrigued!!
I agree with you. A lovely fabric backing a spectacular front is great. But, I bought some tapestry pillow covers that I loved online from Pottery Barn for like $100 each. I was so disappointed they were backed in plain neutral cotton. The backs made them look so cheap. And they weren't. Had they been backed like you suggest, I would have loved them. Keep in mind that handmade vs big box (imo, pottery barn) is always preferable and I would personally pay more for handmade. Wish I had with these, as I think they'd be richer and more beautiful than the PB version.
Agreed.
Finally someone agrees with me on coffee table height! I love them tall so you don't have to bend over to put down your tea cup. Mine is tall and feels like I'm sitting at a café, I absolutely love it.
YES YES YES Please! Sofa buying guide!!!!! I love what you had to say about it already!!! Never thought about arms and backs match. You are so knowledgeable!!!
Thanks so much Susanna!
Love the image of cohesive room not matchy at 8:39. Lots of seating, table in middle, fireplace, nice window treatments, lamps, vegetation, skirted seating. Modern with very traditional styling! Just right amount & type of pillows: lumbar support. Seating for 8 in small space.......Very nice!
Yesss! People aren’t appreciating that “don’t have too much matching” tip enough I feel like lol I’ve seen wayyy too many spaces that are kind of ruined with too much of the same pattern or color on literally EVERYTHING! lol the fact that it’s so so easy to make a place look 1000 times better just by switching that up is just...🥰🥰 such an easy way to really elevate a space by simply getting rid of or even spreading out some of the stuff that matches too much into other rooms rather than having it all in one. Such an easy fix!
Also, could you do a video on home offices? I work in programming and have been working from home for a decade. I set up a "home office" for my remote work, but I always end up working in my living room. So the room goes unused. I'm not sure what it is... It might be the TV. I keep it out of the office so that I could work, but I often work in my living room because it has a TV.
I bought an entire bedroom set of a traditional design in 1977. I have these beautiful pieces all over our home now. Dresser in one room chest in mine, night stands upstairs. Queen size bed stead in the garage, when we changed to King size. Our family swaps furniture pieces all the time! Such a helpful video Garrett. Love your channel.
Thanks so much Deborah!
Yep! Great idea! If you absolutely love a set, I think the best thing would be to use it in the way you did! Break it up & put the pieces of it in different spaces so it ties together each other the rooms without being way too much “matching” all in one. Such a good idea love!
I'm not in love with patterned pillows of any description, not gonna lie. I like texture on a pillow, not a print
I would love a sofa-buying guide. I'm not in the US (I'm in Europe) so generic tips on what to look out for would be perfect. Especially in terms of buying a quality product.
Some YT designers only talk to a US or North American audience (which is fine) but we don't have Restoration Hardware and all those shops here. We have other shops. So, whilst listening to a UA-camr tell us about the great stuff one can get at Crate and Barrel is entertaining, it doesn't help us buy a sofa.
You're a cut above though, Garrett. I know you'll give us good info. Thanks for your excellent content.
Thanks so much!
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH!!!! I love the statue and cup. You know I had to watch twice I couldn’t concentrate with the pretty lady beside you.
Very informative video as usual. Kudos
Thanks so much, and same to you! I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.
re: double sided pillows. I took a family heirloom tapestry (made by a great-aunt) off a bench, and made a pillow out of it. I used a "looks and feels luxurious" fabric for the backing, and added heavy bullion trim. It works.
Yes to the sofa buying guide.
Here's a mistake that I made in March of 2020: I measured the width of my sofa, and purchased a coffee table to work with that width. What I neglected to factor in was the long chaise extending from one end of the sofa. This dramatically decreased the area in front of the sofa where you would optimally center your coffee table. Ugh.
I would have made the same mistake... Thanks for sharing!
There are so many things to factor into decorating. You have to think of everything! I'm on the threshold of completely redecorating my master bedroom...paint, flooring and all new furniture. After losing my precious husband in 2019, I just couldn't get into the mood to handle it, but now it's time. I'm so glad that Garrett addressed the box spring issue for a lower bed! If I got one to thick, it could ruin the whole vibe. I'm tired of sleeping on beds that are too big and hard to get in and out of, so I'm opting for a somewhat smaller bed. I'm excited but very nervous at the same time! Wish me luck!
@@lindahandley5267 - Please accept my condolences on the loss of your husband. I can only imagine what a terrible loss that is.
@@wisteria808 Thank you Terry. Yes, it's like losing half of yourself, but we're stronger than we know sometimes.You take care!
Garrett we need to talk about accent chairs! in small places I need them to be as comfy as a sofa and it is a challenge :/
Garrett, First, I really like these longer, informative videos. Out of any designer on youtube, you have given me so more in regards to practical tips. Many designers just say proportion without really showing and explaining the sofa arm to sofa back ratio or the table height to sofa arm ratio. My biggest sofa-buying regret was buying a sofa before I understood my design style and before I measured the room.
Awesome, thank you!
100% want more furniture do's and don't s, We need to know what to look for in construction, quality and timeless styles before investing in expensive pieces.
Thanks for practical advice. My challenge with sofas is that many don't have a leg in the middle of the front and back. Long sofas can break if someone plops down instead of sitting down. That was a very expensive mistake I made....but only once. Now, I only buy sofas that have a third leg. I also require solid hardwood, not plywood made of hardwood. I look for sofas that have a zipper on the bottom cambric so I can inspect the frame. If I'm unable to see the frame, I have the store guarantee in writing that it's solid hardwood.
BTW, my mattress is about 3 feet high so we have bed steps on each side. It's a 1840s tester that is 10 feet high (we have 12 ft ceilings). While a pain to get into/out of, the proportions would be off if I used a bunkie board.
Thanks for sharing! Good information.
Yes! Yes! Sofa buying guide.
That would be great!!
Yes! Sofa buying guide please!
Sofa buying guide??? Yes!!!! Please???
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OMG! Those short little coffee tables are nothing but a good way to break your shins. I didn't realize those were a thing right now. I think I will skip that trend.
I just discovered your videos a couple of days ago and I binge watched almost all of them. I want you to know that I have watched many designer youtube videos in the past and feel like I didn't learn a thing. I have learned so much from yours. Thank you.
Wow, thank you! Welcome to the channel. It's great having you as part of our very valued subscriber family. I'm so glad you are enjoying our work. )
I literally gasped when you showed your bed. That is a masterpiece.
Thanks so much, and thank you supporting our channel by subscribing!
Sofa buying guide? Yes, please! I’ll be purchasing a new sofa in the next year or two…after my 2 young children grow up a little more and can be trusted around furniture…and I can use any help I can find. My living room is small and awful, & I’ll be making several improvements over the next few years, culminating in the sofa purchase. So, yes, I’d love to see a purchase guide if you care to make one.
Yes, Sofa buying guide please!!!!!!!
Noted! Thanks for watching, and supporting the channel by subscribing Thea.
Would love to see a sofa buying guide!
Any advise on the proportions of a coffee table to the sofa?
Thanks!
Yes, a sofa buying guide. I'm planning to purchase soon.
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Ramona! :)
I chose a bathroom vanity that was too tall and didn't realise until it was installed.......Sometimes it's better to engage a professional
Agreed! There is more to this craft than just picking pretty decor, fixtures and furniture. Great comment!
Thank you. We just purchased our first home. We have no furniture and limited budget. I appreciate your tips. Especially about sofas.
Thanks for watching Rebecca. Perhaps you will become a part of our very valued subscriber family?
Welcome to the channel! It's great having you as part of our very valued subscriber family. :)
Hi Garrett, the designer who's always answering my questions exactly when i need it! With all the different table heights and lengths that exist, i now know what to look for! 😃
I'd love a video about solving problems in traditional kitchens (non open concept,) like door replacement solutions. I was thinking of "Western bar swing doors" but they don't seem to exist anymore in hardware stores!? These would be my ideal solution! Still in the kitchen, i had to remove the door that goes into the basement, to gain wall space. Was thinking of full door length curtains there... How to hang?
Finally, my neighbors' kitchen windows are aligned with mine, but they don't use curtains! Their bright led light is annoying me! I planted a tree in between the houses... I don't want heavy curtains in the kitchen! I'm about to hang a mirror outside in the tree, facing their kitchen, or a 500W spot light! 😈 Traditional kitchens are tricky! That window is from ceiling to the almost floor... Can't put a counter in front. There's also the backyard door and an other opening to the living room, for a total of 5 openings! Open concept wouldn't work at all here.
YES! A sofa guide would be fantastic.
Sofa buying guide. Yes, Please!! I love your videos. Thank you.
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Regarding whether the nightstand ought to be lower or higher than the mattress for accessibility, it all depends on how you sleep - I sleep face down or vaguely on the side, which makes it easier to reach down. 🙃
Love the way you advise based on comfort and actual living. Can you do a video tackling rug choices for our spaces?
Yes! I would love a sofa buying guide!
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Garrett I love that little statue on the table next to you. What an amazing regal little moment.
garrett, we need the sofa buying guide please
Yes , yes sofa buying guide please?!
Hi Vivian! I've already made that video. Please take a moment to support the channel by subscribing if you haven't already. I appreciate it. Here is the link to the sofa video: ua-cam.com/video/XOn5DAEj-Ms/v-deo.html
I subscribed to your channel several months ago and I always learn so much from your videos. You are not only a gifted designer but you are also an exceptional teacher. Thank you for your clear, compassionate and well informed advice.
Wow, thank you! It's great having you as part of our very valued subscriber family Julie. :)
I really like your info on coffee tables! My pet peeve is having to cut off your airway to sit down or pick up a drink🤯 Oh, I hate when things are hung too high, throws the look off! Good solid info👍🏼
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The detailsssss
This is your superpower ha! The double sided cushion segment took me by surprise. :D
Glad you liked it!!
I am currently having a horrible time choosing a new sofa for an open concept area. I am going crazy, please yes do a sofa buying video.
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the doible-sided pillow thing ... same thing with clothes, and houses.
Agreed, of course! Thanks for watching, and supporting our channel by subscribing Joy.
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YAY, practical doesn't have to be plain! I really appreciate the tips on adapting looks to smaller rooms, something I'm now having to learn. Conventional "wisdom" says to use smaller pieces but would require replacing favorite things and feel like living in a doll house.
Not you sitting right next to a side table saying you ain't a side table person 😂😂😂 I love u so much ❤️❤️❤️
LOL. It's not actually a side table. I used to create the background for this video. It's not regularly in that location.
Please Garrett, grace me with a sofa guide. I need to replace my leather sofa. It served me well but no longer. Cold in the winter and sticky in the summer. Thx😊
When buying a sofa lift up one corner. If the frame sways or doesnt look level skip it, its cheap construction. You need real wood and not particle board.
Yes, I’d love a sofa buying guide. The sooner, the better! Great video. You never disappoint.
Yay! Thank you!
Pls do a sofa buying guide. Awesome video and so happy to see you have doubled the following in a few months!
Thanks so much!
Yes! Guide us Garrett
Can you do a buying guide for sleeper sofas?
I can’t even start with how much helpful info is in this video! 👍🏼👏🏼✨
Yay!😀😀😀
So happy you talked about bedrooms your ideas really helped me out 😊
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I love your videos because they challenge me to think differently about my space. They point out design elements I haven’t considered.before. Quick questions. What do you think about 4 chairs around a coffee table vs. sofa and 2 chairs? Should the chairs all be in the same upholstery? I would love to know what you think.
Hi Veronika! I personally prefer the sofa and two chairs, and that the sofa and chairs not be matchy matchy other than I would also prefer the chairs be in the same upholestery. Thanks for being a very valued part of our subscriber family. :)
of my mistakes - for my cottage I once purchased two gorgeous overhead lamps with metal roses all over them. They looked very sumptuous and connected with the roses outside in the garden. BUT soon I realized that I could not put any other decor in the room because of these lamps. Tearing my heart I had to get them away from my house and hang two simple pendants which I have never regretted since then. And later I gave away all my roses from the garden too because they seem to be so difficult to mix with other flowers in the garden. Thank you!
Yes! Sofa-buying guide for small spaces!
Yes, please do a sofa buying guide!
You should offer online design consultations. Like we could zoom with you and you can give some home design advice. If you use my idea please be affordable lol 😂
Hi Angela! Great minds think alike. We have been considering me doing virtual online interior decorating consultations later this year. We started thinking about it last year, but are still working out all the details. I get so many request from all over the world, and I’ve mentioned the possible service in comments to viewers for months now, but also that it’s not available yet. If I decide to do it I will announce it. In terms of pricing, we are not sure yet. The pricing will be competitive and commensurate with my abilities. 😀😀😀
Yes I think a sofa buying guide would be great!
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I’d love to see a sofa buying guide from you! One thing I regret not considering when buying my current sofa is the seat depth. I really wish I had gotten one with a deeper seat, since I wanted to use the couch for lounging and napping. Unfortunately, while beautiful and comfortable for sitting, it’s too shallow for people with broader shoulders to comfortably lay down on (For example, when I lay on my back, both arms have to be tucked at my sides). However, because my space is on the small side, a deeper sofa may have thrown off the balance of the room, so it may be a case of the room looking proportional and “correct” vs. being as cozy as I wanted. I’d love to get some insight as to balancing form and function, especially with a big purchase like a sofa.
I love the blue in your dinning room!!!. Thank you for the expert advise.
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The box spring/mattress thing was just a huge issue for us at an Air BnB …we had to jump in and it was so hi, I thought Auggie would get hurt jumping onto the bed.
Oh no, poor Auggie.:(
And YES!!! Please do a video on how to buy a sofa!
Please give us a sofa guide!!!
I’d love to see a video on suitable slipcovers for my living room. I bought floral sofas many moons ago and quickly realized that Solid would have been a better selection. As I’m an older adult, I don’t want to make a large purchase but would rather redecorate using slipcovers. Any suggestions?
I use velvety stretch slipcovers in off white (available on amazon) because we have 3 cats and I like the slipcovers being washable. I did do some slight alterations for the square arms.
@@annesandstrommusic7538 Could you send a link to the Amazon slipcovers you purchased and are pleased with?
Yes pretty please do a dedicated video on sofas ! I fell in love with one in the store just yesterday and I'm afraid to rush things and be sorry later
Would love a video on selecting a sofa. As a short person, it has always been a challenge. Thank you for your vids!
I've only seen 3 videos but you always have such beautiful ladies with you 🥰
Thank you so much 🤗
Sofa buying video PLEASE!!! Also more tips on side chairs - how do I choose side chairs that "go" with my sofa and each other without it looking matchy matchy....HELP!!
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Yes please to sofa buying video :D
Good info! Those beds with the big sides baffle me, too. Both because it would be hard to reach the nightstand and because I feel like it would be harder to get back in bed in the dark if you’ve gotten up in the middle of the night. I have a platform bed, so no box spring. But I like my bed a little lower.