Stumbled by accident into your channel. You had me at “there are no child prodigy throw pillow arrangers” I nearly spat my tea out! However I’m British and that would be a waste of tea. Finally someone who doesn’t BS. 👍
Yes, yes, yes to everything you said. I'm a new subscriber (and I am VERY selective about decorator channels I watch/subscribe). Well done Caroline! You're a breath of fresh air.
For designing my house, I think back to my childhood and what made me feel the most loved and at home. My grandma. So I honestly have a home that looks more like an older woman's house, but I love the coziness of it. It reminds me of happier moments in my life.
Me too! Whenever I’d be scrolling looking for inspiration the things that always jumped out reminded me of my grandparents house. At first I resisted because I didn’t want an “old lady house” - but then I realized I’m the one looking at it every day, my joy is the most important thing.
Hahahah this is hilarious because someone walked in my house and said it gives me grandma vibes. I’m like that’s great. It’s supposed to be a cozy cottage Victorian look. 😂💕
That is a nice way to look at it and I hadn't realized till now. When I think back to my childhood the clutter would make me anxious. We moved a lot and I remember being surrounded by cardboard boxes and bulky furniture. I felt happier in a home that had little furniture and we put out all our toys and would play on the floor of the living room that only had a book cabinet in it. So in my home I have tried to avoid the clutter - I have only closed storage, only two chairs at my dining table (the rest are foldable chairs), and I don't have a coffee table because I like to have space in front of my couch. I only have one small side table. This keeps me relaxed my home though it is not traditionally cozy.
My place is mostly a 1940s style and I wasn't even born until the 1950s. But I like the style and love the movies from that era. I have many magazines and catalogues from that time for reference. Cozy, warm friendly, secure.....I never liked the 'hotel' look.
Pet hate. Biggest nonsense ever. You're living in the room/house now, why on earth would you choose things for future inhabitants (who will likely want to change stuff anyway to suit them) instead of what you yourself love?
@aislinnrossi these sound like things you could change in a decade or so for staging as well. I'd get their point if you were to put your kitchen in the basement or something, but for wallpaper? I'm definitely with you on that one
@callmeaish if it makes you feel better, the residents before we bought our house leg a lot of nails and plant hanging hooks in the walls and ceilings and we LIKE that we didn’t have to put them up ourselves and use many of them
Haha “we’re all gonna die and let’s not lose sleep over what shade of white to paint the kitchen”! So true and the best advice ever! Not just for interior design but life in general!!
Omg. “We’re all gonna die.” That’s like, “you had me at hello!” I’m not three seconds into this video and I had to stop it and let you know you’re my cure for whatever is ailing me. You remind me of my daughter. I was moving and shaking like a mad woman in my house today and was like, “Wait, what did Caroline say about corralling the stuff? Where’s my trays…..” seriously, I had a day and it’s all thanks to you and your inspirational videos. Keep ‘me coming!!
My youngest daughter began rearranging the furniture at 2. By 3 she had names for each style of pillow arrangement for the couch. She would go through the racks at clothing stores, on her tiptoes, and tell me what I should try on. She's now 23 and a nurse.
Good she can make some decent money so she can play around with that stuff in her personal time. I love cooking but I'm glad I never tried to do it for a job. Some things are better as hobbies
You had me when, in a different video, I found out that you also hate those pointless wooden beads and Pinterest pantries. I stayed for your authenticity, your originality combined with your sense of humor and creativity. A couple nights ago, I watched the video where you cut your bangs and as I was trying to fall asleep, I kept chuckling thinking about it. Why is this important? Because I am usually thinking about what I need to accomplish at work the next day and it gives me anxiety. Thanks for the ideas and the laughter. Girl, you are so relatable!
You've discovered the secret to ending busy brain. You find something interesting, but not necessarily important. It will entertain that part of your brain that wants to worry about all the little things. Write everything down on a pad of paper, turn on something wonderful, and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
Binge episode #3 My wife (of 29.75 yrs) and I've recently purchased our dream home, and it's in stage one of a five stage/yr renovation; stage one (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, floors, interior paint) gets us moved in by February 2025 with stage five being a new roof in 2030. Almost NOTHING is coming with us from our other home - which we are keeping - but primarily because we don't really like anything we currently own and don't want it in the new space, so 95% new furnishings that we will slowly and purposefully acquire over however long it takes. Because of my art/photography background I'm leading the way in the design, with lots of welcomed input from her. It's a 1940 built farmhouse on a lakeshore. It is 1400 sqft, has wood & tile floors, wood paneled walls and either vaulted ceilings or low ceilings of 90" (7'6"). Our southern exposure (lakeside) kitchen, dining, sun, bath & master bed rooms are all spring/summer color themed due to the abundance of natural & direct light, while the living & two other bedrooms on the northern side are autumn/winter hues. Our style is early/mid 20th century (20s-50s). Blah, blah, blah. Your channel appeared in my feed and is so timely. Thank you!
❤ all your points & completely concur! Meanwhile … I said it 30 years ago, I’ll say it again : ‘… the problem is design’s driven by real estate agents’ ideals of resale, rather than reflecting the lifestyle and taste of the occupants.”
Realtor here. This is one of the cruel parts of our industry that annoys me also. Buyers today have been brainwashed by HGTV and Instagram, and as a result we have a million sad beige and white homes. When my parents lived in their home in the 70s and 80s, no one renovated homes “to sell.” Buyers, then, probably because they weren’t visually brainwashed, could look at a home and have a vision (paint, maybe new appliances), and they would buy a home if it suited 80% of their needs. Now, we need the same boring beige and white from Instagram to appease many of today’s buyers. It’s a challenge to work with clients who have these expectations, so I am very picky about the buyers I work with and try to help them see a home’s potential versus excluding a great home just because it isn’t an Instagram-copycat. 😊
Owner of a purple velvet sofa here! 😂Actually, it's a deep plum/fig velvet, but I about broke out into a cold sweat when I ordered it. Too expensive to grow tired of the color soon, but I've had it for three years and still love it. I have a light blue leather chair next to it and get so many compliments on all of it.
I'd absolutely love a sofa like that, especially since it's deep plum, it's sound so beautiful. I'd love to have a chaise chair similar to your sofa in my master bedroom. I painted my master bathroom a medium purple almost 10 years ago and still love it. The accent wall is lighter purple. I get lots of compliments on it from our female friends lol.
More than 20 yrs ago I bought a screamin' orange leather sofa and armchair. I have had people bid on it. When I was in a money crunch many years ago I had to sell it, but my mother screamed "nooooo" and bought it "so you may inherit it agan someday". And so I have in a turnaround fashion. My old mother lives with me, and the sofa and armchair is a central piece in the home. Still. After 26-27 years. Don't be scared to buy anything that wows you.
Just discovered you Caroline. I’m so glad I typed in “ideas for design for my angled ceiling awkward room” . Not only did I learn SO many( very doable ) cool ideas but I just really love your personality. It just made my day better. Can’t wait to see if my daughters have discovered you. Cause if they didn’t , I LOVE when I can show them something new that they have not discovered yet .
I love the way to show the picture with and without various details (colour, photos on the walls, etc.). It really helps to show the impact these items/details have on a space.
For folks who don’t do Pinterest or social media, if you see something you really like, take a screen shot with your phone and save the image! Love these videos! 👏🏻
The ‘language’ point is spot on. I worked in a bridal salon and every single person had a different definition of ‘old lady lace’. Even the most modern appliqué flower leaf lace had been called ‘old curtains’. People are crazy haha
I never watch videos all the way thru and easily get annoyed with people. But you sound like you could be one of my friends and are very enjoyable to listen to. I didn’t skip once. 😊
That closet tip is the best design tip I've ever heard. I had this bright idea to paint our first house in "Earthy" tones which translated to the whole house being painted brown. It was a very small, dark house so it felt like a root cellar. I was so fixated on that palette that I didn't realize I just wanted muted neutrals, with natural materials incorporated, just like my closet. Great video!
I can’t believe I did just that…I love the vibe of a cafe near me…especially their black curtains and loads of greenery… Looks a bit like a green house- slash- warehouse….I found myself buying black curtains for the kitchen ..and then the Lounge….and then slowly….all my rooms had black curtains and hundreds of fake plants…..it looks great, has the exact same vibe as that cafe….looks like I won’t be needing to go there anymore 💙💙❤️ from Australia
Quick clarification! These are not "rules for using color", nor "how to use color". Rather, these are a handful of ways to start introducing color, for anyone who is NERVOUS to do so. Aka, for anyone who's feeling intimidated by what feels like a risk or financial investment in larger, more opinionated pieces. In this video, I'm addressing the FEAR and PARALYSIS that many of us face with interior design choices. And then I seek to offer to light-lift ways to start making steps towards your goals. Hope it's helpful! 🧡
Just saw this…You’re lovely! I so appreciated your delivery and how refreshingly down to earth, to-the-point you were. Especially the bit about not being too precious. Well said.
Watched your videos for the first time yesterday, the organization one hooked me - it was the realistic non-tacky approach I’ve been looking for and DOES NOT EXIST in this clear overly segmented plastic container era. Would love to see more of that! Currently sitting in front of every toiletry item Ive ever purchase and trying to figure out a realistic way of keeping back stock, while also keeping everyday use and special once a week/month use items organized and not forgotten. Also. I think this is the 6th video I’ve watched of yours in the last 24hrs lol.
The "look at your wardrobe" advice is genius. I never thought about that but it makes sooooo much sense. I feel that piece of info will help me greatly between deciding between fads and things I'm going to enjoy longer term. Thank you!
Love your common sense in reality. Once it's painted no one cares. If they really do, hand them a brush. Blinds are hideous, I like double window treatments, a sheer behind solid panels. A fancy rod is nice, but wasted expense and totally unnecessary. Love lamps, simple is most elegant. Linen armoire? Tricolor works. Look at the setting here, window, single curtain, lovely flowers in a fluted vase, and Caroline. Simple, elegant and clutter free is the best way to go.
Awesome tips. If I may throw something out there that really helped me when we bought our first place: know that decor, and even smart use of space is a never ending process. Take your time. Relish every moment. I moved in three years ago and chose my mustard yellow bedroom curtains, but had to keep my cute, but very impractical upcycled wooden palette bed with a white limewash (to stay within budget). Who would have known that this July, I'd come across the perfect velvet bed. On sale. The exact color of my curtains??? I still wake up and sometimes smile as I think of it. Interior design isn't just stuff, it's moments, memories and choices... And its evolutive quality is what makes it so special.
She’s so right about the curtains-my girlfriend wanted blackout curtains for when she had to sleep during the day, and I really liked the natural light that came into the bedroom without curtains, but as soon as we put some up the bedroom finally felt lived in, and we had been there for 8 months already. It was so surprising how much that changed, especially since it’s our first place to ourselves. I also finally put up some christmas garland around our kitchen island to be a bit more festive this year, and it makes such a difference just…hanging something up in our house. I’m so scared of ruining the rental and losing our deposit that I just love in a boring apartment. I’m getting better at it though!
Yellow is my FAVORITE color, but too much can be overwhelming, and the wrong yellow can be a problem. So I went to my local paint store (not big box) and picked up their color combinations. I chose the one that best represented me, and painted my house accordingly. Yellow is more than an accent, but less than the main color. I also treat it as a neutral and everything that comes in has to go well with yellow. I love being in my home, and so do my people.
For me I always try and tie yellows in with oranges and light pinks. I think it sticks out like a sore thumb in contrast to very basic colors, and it’s hard to match with cool tones, so my bedroom is (generally) very sunset colored. Of course there’s certain things that aren’t gonna fit a color scheme but I’ve generally tried to tie in my yellow pieces that way and it looks nice imo but it’s also my room so I’m biased (then again I’m the only opinion that matters on my own space so I guess bias is irrelevant haha)
Oo love yellow! I’ve gone for orange this year, get away from the sodding beige/ white combo. Sorry to sound like a know-it-all, but I’m an artist (ceramic design) and I often turn to a good old fashioned colour wheel (go on Pinterest) .See what the complimentary and contrasting colours of yellow are, see how they can be filtered into your other fixtures and furniture. You can obviously go for warmer or cooler tones depending on what you’re starting with. It’s not a total rule of thumb, but a good place to start. 😃
I live in a Forrest area with lots of beautiful dark greens outside, so I painted my interior a nice soft cream yellow, with white trim, it’s always clean and sunny feeling. It goes well with all my jewel / earth tones. Friends comment it feels cozy and happy! 😊
The one piece of design advice I ignore is, “Get rid of the blinds.” I love light. I love big windows. And blinds are the best way to finesse the amount and kind of light coming through those big windows at any time of the day. And bamboo blinds don’t cut it. Nor do big wooden slat blinds. So I have to just think, “It’s not like God is going to give me a D+ for my home decor because I have blinds on my windows.”
I agree! And then there is privacy. I pull the blinds up tight and use my curtains for decor purposes even all the way to filtering light, BUT the blinds get let down when I want full privacy!
@@NWAdventureGal09 Exactly. Or I can almost close the blinds so that people can’t see in, but I can still see light and trees. Or I can slant them up just a tad to block harsh direct light but still have a clear view. So many options. In the end, if something is highly functional without being too obnoxious, that trumps conventional interior design wisdom.
Have you considered lace blinds? My Mother started with the lace idea, as she loves light, but hates nosy neighbors - these blinds let light shine right through, yet maintain a level of privacy that she enjoys too. :D
@@kirsty-anderson I Googled “lace blinds” but didn’t find anything that was actually like a blind - only shades or curtains. But I’m thinking Levolors are easy to dust; fabric would be more work.
I’m redoing most rooms in my home and this was all very good input for thought. Super helpful realizing there is no ‘perfect’ ‘precious’ choices to make. I also realized my personal style via the way I dress vs how I imagine my fantasy self dressing.
I have no idea why UA-cam decided to recommend your channel to me (Aside from the fact that maybe I play building games?) but holy hell you're hilarious. "We're all gonna die. So in light of that lets not lose sleep over what color white to paint the kitchen." and "There are no child prodigy throw pillow arrangers" literally forced a laugh out of me. Hold my sub. Edit: 8 minutes in - That wardrobe tip for color is a banger. Super, super smart idea and yeah, I was right, you're hilarious. Super entertaining.
Well Caroline, I just “discovered” you yesterday so I haven’t seen the powder room makeover video. But I’ll get right on it. We just can’t have it be underrated. Not acceptable! Ha! Love what I have seen so far. I wish more people published video the way you do.
I have binged your videos all day and I am blown away by how much I have learned--- I'm already grown but I feel like I want to be like you when I grow up 😭 You are so knowledgeable girl & the way you explain things makes so much sense. Love your transparency and authenticity and it's why we are all here !!! Already can't wait for the next vid ❤ Keep up the great work!!
would love to see a video about the different kinds of lighting and how they effect a room! What kind of bulbs to buy and how to go about deciding what's best for each space! (:
I’ve found that using Pinterest can help show me what styles I like. Over time, I pin mostly the same styles, and having a large grouping of images that I like can show me what the common themes are. Edit: I just got to the part of the video where you basically said exactly this, lol. I’m happy to hear you use this idea as well :)
@@karenryder6317 At the top you see the 3 little dots. Hit that & from the menu, choose,” download Image” , is also a good option if you want to find it quick on your tablet or phone.
You can always take a screenshot if you’d like a quick way to save an image or grouping of images. That way, you keep you gallery’s clutter low! Just search how to screenshot + your device name/type
Pinterest now has a feature to touch or zoom in on a photo (depending on whether it’s a link or just a picture) and it can search by likeness!! It will suggest items to buy and similar pins to that item. Great way to zoom in on unique decor to source it, or find dupes for home items.
"I have no motivation to share this extension with you except that I want you to thrive." You share so much value without any affiliation. This is -- generosity! 🌺
OMG! I love you. I am scared to death of making a decorating mistake and you just made me feel so much better. I love beautiful rooms and we are building a new home and I am looking for inspiration, a guide, a teacher! You are the best! I have learned more right here than anywhere else!
Dear Caroline, I begin with Dear because I will be 59 next month and, well, that is my conditioning. I ended up watching one of your videos because I TOO am into décor, ( I know shocking) and your cadence and delivery is so similar to mine even tho I am, as stated before, old. So, yes you remind me of me..blah blah blah, but not really because you are much cooler than I ever was because I never had mine own apartment when I was young. I FINALLY did when I left a 25 year marriage and briefly then felt cool. I painted my kitchen pink, yup pink because that is what I wanted. Pink with red small appliances ( have no idea what I was thinking unless it was the crazy that comes along with ended a loooong relationship). That does come with some crazy. Holy enough of my blathering. I came here to say...you are terrific. Keep being YOURSELF. The only time I feel comfortable, ever, is when I am myself. I spent most my life resisting her (me if that was confusing) and I shall cease that BS! Be strong. Keep sending us your truth. Sincerely ( again my conditioning) Lisa
OMG! love your videos and interior design perspectives so much! As an Interior Designer myself I so enjoyed your laissez-faire attitude. I cannot tell you how many times I have said to clients, hey, this is not brain surgery here! If we make a mistake, no one will die and we will LEARN what we like. Trial and error IS part of the process. Thank you for bringing levity to a far too often intensely serious endeavor.
Just found you & binge watched/listened yesterday while cleaning the house. Thank you for being fun,informative,vulnerable,& real ! Keep doing/being your beautiful self. 💞💞💞💞
As a fashion designer, I love the tip about looking into your closet for inspiration for color palettes and design styles! That makes sooo much sense! Thank you.
I'm in the midst of building a home right now. Listen. You just took all the anxiety out of the process! I feel like you gave be permission to enjoy it instead of stressing over Every Precious Decision. You rock! Thanks for the awesome content that I will now be returning to endlessly for the next six months as out house progresses.
So glad UA-cam recommended your channel…I’m renting during a transition so I’ve held back on doing hardly anything with the place, after this video I decided to live a little. I pulled some art out of storage and bought some new, inexpensive drapes as well as hung a shelf to put pics of my family on display among a few other minor decorations and now I love coming “home”! Thank you for inspiring me and so many others…your expertise, charming style and larger-than-life presence helped set me free this weekend! Godspeed, Caroline 🙂
I have to say, the comment you made about looking at the clothes in your closet was genius. I never heard anyone use this example and it just made so much sense to me. Great tip.
The UA-cam algorithm strikes again. What a great discovery you've been, Caroline. I love your sense of humour, your personality, and your practical, no-nonsense suggestions. Subscribed.
Great video. I randomly came across it and loved it. When it comes to “design style” my problem is I love them all… but they can’t all coexist harmoniously in my space. Sometimes what I love about a particular restaurant, cafe, or hotel is that it’s different from my home, and I wouldn’t necessarily want to replicate them. However, after watching your video, I think I’ll be on the lookout for things I enjoy about those spaces that may work well in my home too. Thank you!
I have heard from so many people that curtains are out. I totally do not agree. They can really make the room. Quick refresh is changing your cabinet pulls. Jewelry for your cabinets!
I'm 15 seconds in and feel the need to comment to say I'm loving your direct no BS approach in the past two videos of yours. So fun and funny. Especially love the music clip for the title intro here. You're killing it!
Saw you first on Wayfair channel, Iconic Objects ( and I’ll just insert here that I bought a Moka Pot after watching that episode, so there’s that ) and looked for your channel then started working my way through your videos, this may be a run on sentence, don’t tell my 8 th grade grammar teacher, also I just gave my age away there #educatedinanothercentury. ANYWAYS, let me just say your tips on finding/defining your own style are phenomenal! I don’t fuss with “ naming” what I like, but when I saw tips like, ‘ look in your closet, your favorite restaurant’ etc and realized the way I style my home exactly follows that pattern! So good job! Plus loved your organization video for the same reason, SO intuitive. Love, love love! the videos on makeover with $0. Excellent!
Lots of great information and confirmation on some design choices I have made over the years, plus the added bonus of your fantastic humor thrown in for good measure! Thanks Caroline!
Wow she had me hooked from the beginning in a very calming way?? Shes so passionate when she speaks but its not pressuring like other channels are when they give you tips
When I moved into my boyfriend’s row house we had the walls painted in Quartz. Basically, a pale pinky white. Finally, I got the nerve up to put real color on our walls. I still enjoy it 12 years along.
The title of this vídeo would not have triggered a particular interest on me. But i was watching Caroline, is was on a 'watching Caroline' mood, and i watched it, and i loved it very much. Thank you for all the perfect 'not at all what i expectec' vídeos ❤
Pls go into more detail with these! I live at home can't really experiment with decor or furniture at all. I have an extremely small room with only enough space for 3 furniture pieces (bed, wardrobe, side table) so could you do a video on how to decorate small spaces. I don't have much room to experiment with but I want to figure out my design interests. (Maybe even how to do small space storage in a way that is cute and goes with your decor)
I agree with the functionality vs design element of interior design. I acknowledge some of it as an art form, mostly serving the wealthy. For the vast majority of people, interior design has to cross paths with functionality and I’m glad that we are bringing more awareness into that. How does a space make you feel, is it realistic, is it organized, but can it hold its beauty even with a little mess?
After watching your bedroom makeover I ordered those peel and stick tiles! I love in a poorly flipped house (lol) and my fireplace is pretty janky. Doing a mini fireplace makeover just like you did- love it!
@@patriciajohnson7369 I don’t remember the name but it’s on Etsy! Go watch her mini bedroom makeover (of her own bedroom) and they’re linked in the description. 😉
Giiiiirl THANK YOU THANK YOU THHHHHANK YYYOOOUUUU! My life is forever changed. Finally someone makes sense and takes the time to put design into layman’s terms for us simple folk. My “style” is what some might call design disaster…im clueless out here. I have no idea whats what is what. Anyways this channel has seriously helped me in so many ways… thank you. I feel free to be me in my home and i have a better idea of how to do that now. Best channel I've come across. Also anyone ever mention how much you favor Jennifer Aniston? Looks and otherwise? I just realized that…look like you could be her little sister. Love how you hype up your brother’s woodworking skills. So sweet and just so good!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know struggling with these interior terrors! Hope you’re well!
Can't say it enough. Hands down you've been the most helpful, in the interior design world for me. Such great tips and easy to listen/watch type of videos. You have a great speaking voice, with just the right amount of enthusiasm. Thanks again for bringing the quality. It also helps that your personality and vlogs are a big bonus to this channel. 🙂👍👍
I just found you Caroline, and you are hilarious and know what you are talking about. I am so glad that I found you, well my husband actually found you. Thanks for your guidance, I look forward to more from you. We have our house up for sell, I go around looking at things saying to myself, this could look better. I have gotten rid of so much stuff! And yes I have trouble because of emotional attachments. But I am working on that. We have about a 3000 miles to move. It makes me sick to think about it. And my husband has a ton of tools, he is a carpenter. Well thanks for listening or I guess it is reading.
When we bought our first home 3 years ago, we noticed no medicine cabinets in either bathroom. So, we went to Menards & got one of those over the toilet cabinets that stands up & you anchor to the wall. For some bazaar reason they also had no towel bars on the walls, just 2 little hooks for hanging a towel. So we had to buy all of that as well. It’s not even a newly built house, it was built in 1974.
I’m very eclectic and I really don’t care what anybody says about it all. It all goes together in my mind, I love each and every piece that I have gathered over the years.
My gf and I bought a maisonette this summer and I'm facing the challenge of planning the renovations and interior design. Happy to have found your channel to learn about these things a bit more.
Never disappointed with your videos. Again another one with a wealth of useful information. Really appreciate having great content in a fun and entertaining format.
You had ne at "We are all gonna die. And in light of that, let's all not lose sleep over what color white to paint the kitchen." I am now addicted to your channel, and I can't get enough of you. You are cleaver, funny and correct!! ;) I love you and your channel! Keep it up!
Thank you. I have a very specific hang up with lighting. I personally can’t really function or relax if my light bulbs have too much a blue hue to them. We actually don’t even use any overhead lighting in our entire house aside from the bathrooms 😂 I love lamp. Lol
Wait, before I watch all the video I HAVE TO TELL YOU. Your top looks soooo good on you, that square cut and shoulder straps frame your upper body perfectly.
Stumbled by accident into your channel. You had me at “there are no child prodigy throw pillow arrangers” I nearly spat my tea out! However I’m British and that would be a waste of tea. Finally someone who doesn’t BS. 👍
I know right!! Never thought of that until she said it LOL
Me too! Stumbled onto one of her videos last night, subscribed after about 2 minutes lol. My new favorite.
Prodigy not protégé 😂😂😂😂
Yes, yes, yes to everything you said. I'm a new subscriber (and I am VERY selective about decorator channels I watch/subscribe). Well done Caroline! You're a breath of fresh air.
@@Рибабета edited the comment as you are correct. It is prodigy not protégé 👍🏼
For designing my house, I think back to my childhood and what made me feel the most loved and at home. My grandma. So I honestly have a home that looks more like an older woman's house, but I love the coziness of it. It reminds me of happier moments in my life.
Me too! Whenever I’d be scrolling looking for inspiration the things that always jumped out reminded me of my grandparents house. At first I resisted because I didn’t want an “old lady house” - but then I realized I’m the one looking at it every day, my joy is the most important thing.
Hahahah this is hilarious because someone walked in my house and said it gives me grandma vibes. I’m like that’s great. It’s supposed to be a cozy cottage Victorian look. 😂💕
That is a nice way to look at it and I hadn't realized till now. When I think back to my childhood the clutter would make me anxious. We moved a lot and I remember being surrounded by cardboard boxes and bulky furniture. I felt happier in a home that had little furniture and we put out all our toys and would play on the floor of the living room that only had a book cabinet in it. So in my home I have tried to avoid the clutter - I have only closed storage, only two chairs at my dining table (the rest are foldable chairs), and I don't have a coffee table because I like to have space in front of my couch. I only have one small side table. This keeps me relaxed my home though it is not traditionally cozy.
I’ve done the same thing hun! It’s so special isn’t it😊
My place is mostly a 1940s style and I wasn't even born until the 1950s. But I like the style and love the movies from that era. I have many magazines and catalogues from that time for reference. Cozy, warm friendly, secure.....I never liked the 'hotel' look.
Great video and message. The other thing I hate is how we design “to sell” a home rather than for how WE live in a space…ugh
Pet hate. Biggest nonsense ever. You're living in the room/house now, why on earth would you choose things for future inhabitants (who will likely want to change stuff anyway to suit them) instead of what you yourself love?
Ugh...fully agree...
@aislinnrossi these sound like things you could change in a decade or so for staging as well. I'd get their point if you were to put your kitchen in the basement or something, but for wallpaper? I'm definitely with you on that one
If others don't like your style when you finally sell your house then don't sell it to them. They probably aren't serious about buying anyway
@callmeaish if it makes you feel better, the residents before we bought our house leg a lot of nails and plant hanging hooks in the walls and ceilings and we LIKE that we didn’t have to put them up ourselves and use many of them
Haha “we’re all gonna die and let’s not lose sleep over what shade of white to paint the kitchen”! So true and the best advice ever! Not just for interior design but life in general!!
Yeah, being there at the moment, having strong anxiety about if I bought my kitchen cabinets in the wrong color 😅
Omg. “We’re all gonna die.” That’s like, “you had me at hello!” I’m not three seconds into this video and I had to stop it and let you know you’re my cure for whatever is ailing me. You remind me of my daughter. I was moving and shaking like a mad woman in my house today and was like, “Wait, what did Caroline say about corralling the stuff? Where’s my trays…..” seriously, I had a day and it’s all thanks to you and your inspirational videos. Keep ‘me coming!!
OMG... meee too!! she's great and HILARIOUS! love her!
Same here. 🖤
My youngest daughter began rearranging the furniture at 2. By 3 she had names for each style of pillow arrangement for the couch. She would go through the racks at clothing stores, on her tiptoes, and tell me what I should try on. She's now 23 and a nurse.
Sooooooo, there was a child prodigy pillow arranger?
😂 her inner designer is in there somewhere
Good she can make some decent money so she can play around with that stuff in her personal time. I love cooking but I'm glad I never tried to do it for a job. Some things are better as hobbies
You had me when, in a different video, I found out that you also hate those pointless wooden beads and Pinterest pantries.
I stayed for your authenticity, your originality combined with your sense of humor and creativity.
A couple nights ago, I watched the video where you cut your bangs and as I was trying to fall asleep, I kept chuckling thinking about it. Why is this important? Because I am usually thinking about what I need to accomplish at work the next day and it gives me anxiety. Thanks for the ideas and the laughter.
Girl, you are so relatable!
Omg I have a whole video coming out about wooden beads lol. I have a lot to say ❤️❤️thanks for all the kind words!
Omg her hatred of the wooden beads is what made me subscribe back in January lol. and I also watch her videos to keep work anxiety at bay haha.
@@laura.moroski did we just become best friends? LOL
You've discovered the secret to ending busy brain. You find something interesting, but not necessarily important. It will entertain that part of your brain that wants to worry about all the little things. Write everything down on a pad of paper, turn on something wonderful, and enjoy a peaceful night's sleep.
@@mrsg3772 i think so! Haha
Binge episode #3
My wife (of 29.75 yrs) and I've recently purchased our dream home, and it's in stage one of a five stage/yr renovation; stage one (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, floors, interior paint) gets us moved in by February 2025 with stage five being a new roof in 2030. Almost NOTHING is coming with us from our other home - which we are keeping - but primarily because we don't really like anything we currently own and don't want it in the new space, so 95% new furnishings that we will slowly and purposefully acquire over however long it takes. Because of my art/photography background I'm leading the way in the design, with lots of welcomed input from her. It's a 1940 built farmhouse on a lakeshore. It is 1400 sqft, has wood & tile floors, wood paneled walls and either vaulted ceilings or low ceilings of 90" (7'6").
Our southern exposure (lakeside) kitchen, dining, sun, bath & master bed rooms are all spring/summer color themed due to the abundance of natural & direct light, while the living & two other bedrooms on the northern side are autumn/winter hues. Our style is early/mid 20th century (20s-50s). Blah, blah, blah. Your channel appeared in my feed and is so timely. Thank you!
You have taught me for the first time in my life how to design to my taste and ignore what may or may not be considered stylish. Thank you
Nothing makes me happier❤️
AMEN to this!! I feel the same way. A revelation, tbh.
I agree ! It feels super accessible with you. Even if I'm not rich and living in a rental, it encourages me to decorate more👌
And yet she starts in a very off way with those ugly pink curtains and scolding people for wanting to keep the rental blinds. Not very coherent.
❤ all your points & completely concur! Meanwhile … I said it 30 years ago, I’ll say it again : ‘… the problem is design’s driven by real estate agents’ ideals of resale, rather than reflecting the lifestyle and taste of the occupants.”
Realtor here. This is one of the cruel parts of our industry that annoys me also. Buyers today have been brainwashed by HGTV and Instagram, and as a result we have a million sad beige and white homes. When my parents lived in their home in the 70s and 80s, no one renovated homes “to sell.” Buyers, then, probably because they weren’t visually brainwashed, could look at a home and have a vision (paint, maybe new appliances), and they would buy a home if it suited 80% of their needs. Now, we need the same boring beige and white from Instagram to appease many of today’s buyers. It’s a challenge to work with clients who have these expectations, so I am very picky about the buyers I work with and try to help them see a home’s potential versus excluding a great home just because it isn’t an Instagram-copycat. 😊
Owner of a purple velvet sofa here! 😂Actually, it's a deep plum/fig velvet, but I about broke out into a cold sweat when I ordered it. Too expensive to grow tired of the color soon, but I've had it for three years and still love it. I have a light blue leather chair next to it and get so many compliments on all of it.
Sofa sounds diiiiiiiiiiivine!
Sounds lovely together. Very Parisienne farmgirl/old world style which is so inviting.
Loveeee this, that sounds gorgeous. I mean that’s the dream IMO❤️❤️
I'd absolutely love a sofa like that, especially since it's deep plum, it's sound so beautiful. I'd love to have a chaise chair similar to your sofa in my master bedroom.
I painted my master bathroom a medium purple almost 10 years ago and still love it. The accent wall is lighter purple. I get lots of compliments on it from our female friends lol.
More than 20 yrs ago I bought a screamin' orange leather sofa and armchair. I have had people bid on it. When I was in a money crunch many years ago I had to sell it, but my mother screamed "nooooo" and bought it "so you may inherit it agan someday". And so I have in a turnaround fashion. My old mother lives with me, and the sofa and armchair is a central piece in the home. Still. After 26-27 years. Don't be scared to buy anything that wows you.
Just discovered you Caroline. I’m so glad I typed in “ideas for design for my angled ceiling awkward room” . Not only did I learn SO many( very doable ) cool ideas but I just really love your personality. It just made my day better. Can’t wait to see if my daughters have discovered you. Cause if they didn’t , I LOVE when I can show them something new that they have not discovered yet .
I love the way to show the picture with and without various details (colour, photos on the walls, etc.). It really helps to show the impact these items/details have on a space.
I agree, it makes a real impact
As a certified interior designer who is now working in a different field, I am so happy you are out there helping people relax. Preach sister!
For folks who don’t do Pinterest or social media, if you see something you really like, take a screen shot with your phone and save the image!
Love these videos! 👏🏻
Or download it to your PC if you like to go old school style😁😁
Or do screenshot on your computer.
@@vaderladyl Or do a petroglyph of it if you're really into that vintage lifestyle
@@joachimlarsen2k 🤣
@@joachimlarsen2k hahahaha
The ‘language’ point is spot on. I worked in a bridal salon and every single person had a different definition of ‘old lady lace’. Even the most modern appliqué flower leaf lace had been called ‘old curtains’. People are crazy haha
I never watch videos all the way thru and easily get annoyed with people. But you sound like you could be one of my friends and are very enjoyable to listen to. I didn’t skip once. 😊
Same here 🖐
Same here too!
Doh🥲❤️i relate to that hard. My threshold is…low. I’m so glad u like the video!
Same! I'm not even into design that much but her perspective on all the things is so fun.
I came for the design & stayed for the laughs ✌🏼
Wow. I think this was probably the most helpful interior design breakdown for non interior designers I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. Thanks!
SO TRUE!! Have fun with it and don't stress. Also, don't design to impress your friends - design for yourself and your family.
100%
That closet tip is the best design tip I've ever heard. I had this bright idea to paint our first house in "Earthy" tones which translated to the whole house being painted brown. It was a very small, dark house so it felt like a root cellar. I was so fixated on that palette that I didn't realize I just wanted muted neutrals, with natural materials incorporated, just like my closet. Great video!
This was such fun editing, I loved all the before and after pictures!
Ah I’m so glad! New experiment, I hoped it would be fun despite my poor photoshop skills 😭
“There are no child prodigy throw pillow arrangers” *instant subscribe* 😂😂 I love your home organization video also. Such a lovely personality 💛✨
Ayyyyy...The friendship circle is here!!
I just watched one of your videos before this one... Crazy coincidence
I can’t believe I did just that…I love the vibe of a cafe near me…especially their black curtains and loads of greenery…
Looks a bit like a green house- slash- warehouse….I found myself buying black curtains for the kitchen ..and then the
Lounge….and then slowly….all my rooms had black curtains and hundreds of fake plants…..it looks great, has the exact same vibe as that cafe….looks like I won’t be needing to go there anymore 💙💙❤️ from Australia
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The closet tip! you are amazing as always and I always learn something from your videos, thank you Carolineeee
Quick clarification! These are not "rules for using color", nor "how to use color". Rather, these are a handful of ways to start introducing color, for anyone who is NERVOUS to do so. Aka, for anyone who's feeling intimidated by what feels like a risk or financial investment in larger, more opinionated pieces. In this video, I'm addressing the FEAR and PARALYSIS that many of us face with interior design choices. And then I seek to offer to light-lift ways to start making steps towards your goals. Hope it's helpful! 🧡
Just saw this…You’re lovely! I so appreciated your delivery and how refreshingly down to earth, to-the-point you were. Especially the bit about not being too precious. Well said.
Watched your videos for the first time yesterday, the organization one hooked me - it was the realistic non-tacky approach I’ve been looking for and DOES NOT EXIST in this clear overly segmented plastic container era. Would love to see more of that!
Currently sitting in front of every toiletry item Ive ever purchase and trying to figure out a realistic way of keeping back stock, while also keeping everyday use and special once a week/month use items organized and not forgotten.
Also. I think this is the 6th video I’ve watched of yours in the last 24hrs lol.
Love your style of videos. Very genuine and open. Thank you for all the tips.
Wow, I love how you did the sample pictures! So useful to see a quick before & after sample of what you were talking about.
This was the first Caroline video I watched. How refreshing it was.
Same.
The "look at your wardrobe" advice is genius. I never thought about that but it makes sooooo much sense. I feel that piece of info will help me greatly between deciding between fads and things I'm going to enjoy longer term. Thank you!
Love your common sense in reality. Once it's painted no one cares. If they really do, hand them a brush. Blinds are hideous, I like double window treatments, a sheer behind solid panels. A fancy rod is nice, but wasted expense and totally unnecessary. Love lamps, simple is most elegant. Linen armoire? Tricolor works. Look at the setting here, window, single curtain, lovely flowers in a fluted vase, and Caroline. Simple, elegant and clutter free is the best way to go.
Awesome tips. If I may throw something out there that really helped me when we bought our first place: know that decor, and even smart use of space is a never ending process. Take your time. Relish every moment. I moved in three years ago and chose my mustard yellow bedroom curtains, but had to keep my cute, but very impractical upcycled wooden palette bed with a white limewash (to stay within budget). Who would have known that this July, I'd come across the perfect velvet bed. On sale. The exact color of my curtains??? I still wake up and sometimes smile as I think of it. Interior design isn't just stuff, it's moments, memories and choices... And its evolutive quality is what makes it so special.
She’s so right about the curtains-my girlfriend wanted blackout curtains for when she had to sleep during the day, and I really liked the natural light that came into the bedroom without curtains, but as soon as we put some up the bedroom finally felt lived in, and we had been there for 8 months already. It was so surprising how much that changed, especially since it’s our first place to ourselves. I also finally put up some christmas garland around our kitchen island to be a bit more festive this year, and it makes such a difference just…hanging something up in our house. I’m so scared of ruining the rental and losing our deposit that I just love in a boring apartment. I’m getting better at it though!
Yellow is my FAVORITE color, but too much can be overwhelming, and the wrong yellow can be a problem. So I went to my local paint store (not big box) and picked up their color combinations. I chose the one that best represented me, and painted my house accordingly. Yellow is more than an accent, but less than the main color. I also treat it as a neutral and everything that comes in has to go well with yellow. I love being in my home, and so do my people.
For me I always try and tie yellows in with oranges and light pinks. I think it sticks out like a sore thumb in contrast to very basic colors, and it’s hard to match with cool tones, so my bedroom is (generally) very sunset colored. Of course there’s certain things that aren’t gonna fit a color scheme but I’ve generally tried to tie in my yellow pieces that way and it looks nice imo but it’s also my room so I’m biased (then again I’m the only opinion that matters on my own space so I guess bias is irrelevant haha)
Me too - more of secondary proportion with much calmer tints. Also light muted purples and pink beige. Orange yes. Especially white and cream.
Oo love yellow! I’ve gone for orange this year, get away from the sodding beige/ white combo. Sorry to sound like a know-it-all, but I’m an artist (ceramic design) and I often turn to a good old fashioned colour wheel (go on Pinterest) .See what the complimentary and contrasting colours of yellow are, see how they can be filtered into your other fixtures and furniture. You can obviously go for warmer or cooler tones depending on what you’re starting with. It’s not a total rule of thumb, but a good place to start. 😃
I live in a Forrest area with lots of beautiful dark greens outside, so I painted my interior a nice soft cream yellow, with white trim, it’s always clean and sunny feeling. It goes well with all my jewel / earth tones. Friends comment it feels cozy and happy! 😊
The one piece of design advice I ignore is, “Get rid of the blinds.” I love light. I love big windows. And blinds are the best way to finesse the amount and kind of light coming through those big windows at any time of the day. And bamboo blinds don’t cut it. Nor do big wooden slat blinds. So I have to just think, “It’s not like God is going to give me
a D+ for my home decor because I have blinds on my windows.”
I agree! And then there is privacy. I pull the blinds up tight and use my curtains for decor purposes even all the way to filtering light, BUT the blinds get let down when I want full privacy!
@@NWAdventureGal09 Exactly. Or I can almost close the blinds so that people can’t see in, but I can still see light and trees. Or I can slant them up just a tad to block harsh direct light but still have a clear view. So many options. In the end, if something is highly functional without being too obnoxious, that trumps conventional interior design wisdom.
@@NWAdventureGal09 that’s a good idea.
Have you considered lace blinds? My Mother started with the lace idea, as she loves light, but hates nosy neighbors - these blinds let light shine right through, yet maintain a level of privacy that she enjoys too. :D
@@kirsty-anderson I Googled “lace blinds” but didn’t find anything that was actually like a blind - only shades or curtains. But I’m thinking Levolors are easy to dust; fabric would be more work.
I’m redoing most rooms in my home and this was all very good input for thought. Super helpful realizing there is no ‘perfect’ ‘precious’ choices to make. I also realized my personal style via the way I dress vs how I imagine my fantasy self dressing.
wowww SUCH a good distinction. "how i dress" vs "how i imagine i dress". 100%. applies directly to design as well. amazing distinction
I have no idea why UA-cam decided to recommend your channel to me (Aside from the fact that maybe I play building games?) but holy hell you're hilarious. "We're all gonna die. So in light of that lets not lose sleep over what color white to paint the kitchen." and "There are no child prodigy throw pillow arrangers" literally forced a laugh out of me.
Hold my sub.
Edit: 8 minutes in - That wardrobe tip for color is a banger. Super, super smart idea and yeah, I was right, you're hilarious. Super entertaining.
One thing I’ve never lost sleep over: decorating my home. And it shows! You started out with great advice! So right!
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I like your comment about checking the colours in your closet for colour inspiration in your home.
Well Caroline, I just “discovered” you yesterday so I haven’t seen the powder room makeover video. But I’ll get right on it. We just can’t have it be underrated. Not acceptable! Ha! Love what I have seen so far. I wish more people published video the way you do.
I have binged your videos all day and I am blown away by how much I have learned--- I'm already grown but I feel like I want to be like you when I grow up 😭 You are so knowledgeable girl & the way you explain things makes so much sense. Love your transparency and authenticity and it's why we are all here !!! Already can't wait for the next vid ❤ Keep up the great work!!
would love to see a video about the different kinds of lighting and how they effect a room! What kind of bulbs to buy and how to go about deciding what's best for each space! (:
I’ve found that using Pinterest can help show me what styles I like. Over time, I pin mostly the same styles, and having a large grouping of images that I like can show me what the common themes are.
Edit: I just got to the part of the video where you basically said exactly this, lol. I’m happy to hear you use this idea as well :)
Techie dinosaur here--how do you save an image on pinterest?
@@karenryder6317 At the top you see the 3 little dots. Hit that & from the menu, choose,” download Image” , is also a good option if you want to find it quick on your tablet or phone.
You can always take a screenshot if you’d like a quick way to save an image or grouping of images. That way, you keep you gallery’s clutter low!
Just search how to screenshot + your device name/type
Pinterest now has a feature to touch or zoom in on a photo (depending on whether it’s a link or just a picture) and it can search by likeness!! It will suggest items to buy and similar pins to that item. Great way to zoom in on unique decor to source it, or find dupes for home items.
"I have no motivation to share this extension with you except that I want you to thrive."
You share so much value without any affiliation. This is -- generosity! 🌺
I’ve literally been losing sleep trying to decide which white paint to use haha, this video was great! I’d like to see more videos like this
Hahaha everything is gonna be okay!!! Do a few swatches on the wall, live with them a few days then call it a day!
The struggle is real!!! I’ve been there!
I've had swatches on my kitchen wall for 4 years. Le sigh.
One of my favorite Interior Design tips. You're very down-to-earth and don't make Interior Design seem so posh.
I watched that bathroom makeover and i loved it! So many mixed textured but worked so well. Also that's why I subscribed like a year ago
Omg I’m so glad you liked it! I was so proud of that one and then I was like….oh nvm lol 🥴
@@Caroline_Winkler you should be! I pulled so much inspo from that video. Not sure if this helped but at least one person got a lot out of it lol
Hahahah you’re the best
Exactly the same for me! Loved it so much!
Yes! My fave.
the way every single one of these questions could be turned into a 40 minute video i would watch enthusiastically
OMG! I love you. I am scared to death of making a decorating mistake and you just made me feel so much better. I love beautiful rooms and we are building a new home and I am looking for inspiration, a guide, a teacher! You are the best! I have learned more right here than anywhere else!
Dear Caroline, I begin with Dear because I will be 59 next month and, well, that is my conditioning. I ended up watching one of your videos because I TOO am into décor, ( I know shocking) and your cadence and delivery is so similar to mine even tho I am, as stated before, old. So, yes you remind me of me..blah blah blah, but not really because you are much cooler than I ever was because I never had mine own apartment when I was young. I FINALLY did when I left a 25 year marriage and briefly then felt cool. I painted my kitchen pink, yup pink because that is what I wanted. Pink with red small appliances ( have no idea what I was thinking unless it was the crazy that comes along with ended a loooong relationship). That does come with some crazy. Holy enough of my blathering. I came here to say...you are terrific. Keep being YOURSELF. The only time I feel comfortable, ever, is when I am myself. I spent most my life resisting her (me if that was confusing) and I shall cease that BS! Be strong. Keep sending us your truth. Sincerely ( again my conditioning) Lisa
OMG! love your videos and interior design perspectives so much! As an Interior Designer myself I so enjoyed your laissez-faire attitude. I cannot tell you how many times I have said to clients, hey, this is not brain surgery here! If we make a mistake, no one will die and we will LEARN what we like. Trial and error IS part of the process. Thank you for bringing levity to a far too often intensely serious endeavor.
“Let’s all not lose sleep over what color white to paint the kitchen”… and you have a subscriber!
Just found you & binge watched/listened yesterday while cleaning the house. Thank you for being fun,informative,vulnerable,& real ! Keep doing/being your beautiful self. 💞💞💞💞
thanks for such kind words Donna, hope cleaning was a success!
"I want you to thrive" --- you're such a doll, Caroline 🙂
As a fashion designer, I love the tip about looking into your closet for inspiration for color palettes and design styles! That makes sooo much sense! Thank you.
How have I been watching design videos for the last year and a half and only just heard you say “go look in your closet”?? Brilliant!
I'm in the midst of building a home right now. Listen. You just took all the anxiety out of the process! I feel like you gave be permission to enjoy it instead of stressing over Every Precious Decision. You rock! Thanks for the awesome content that I will now be returning to endlessly for the next six months as out house progresses.
The way you added the typical "like and subscribe" in an untypical way was so sympathetic. Made me subscribe 😊
So glad UA-cam recommended your channel…I’m renting during a transition so I’ve held back on doing hardly anything with the place, after this video I decided to live a little. I pulled some art out of storage and bought some new, inexpensive drapes as well as hung a shelf to put pics of my family on display among a few other minor decorations and now I love coming “home”!
Thank you for inspiring me and so many others…your expertise, charming style and larger-than-life presence helped set me free this weekend! Godspeed, Caroline 🙂
Accidentally clicked . Watched 3 of your videos back to back. Keep em coming gurl
I have to say, the comment you made about looking at the clothes in your closet was genius. I never heard anyone use this example and it just made so much sense to me. Great tip.
I see a Caroline Winkler video. I open. I click Like. It's that simple. Love the tips and content!
The UA-cam algorithm strikes again. What a great discovery you've been, Caroline. I love your sense of humour, your personality, and your practical, no-nonsense suggestions. Subscribed.
Love that offf white that hits right after she says lets not argue about what color white to paint the kitchen.
Just found your channel and I really love your tone and straight forward approach, loving it!
"Notice what gets you energized..." I love that! I think that you have the personality for your own tv show!!
Im not a interior designer but studying architecture (city building) and I feel like a lot of the tips in this video translate very well! Thanks!
I love that you keep your word blanks in the video. Makes you human and relatable. Thanks for all the tips.
Needed the validation to keep tinkering! So easy to get overwhelmed by the indecision of what i want the ~completed~ space to be
It’s all about the #tinkerlife 😍
“Look at your closet” it blows my mind! Answered so many questions for me THANK YOU SO MUCH !
Great video. I randomly came across it and loved it. When it comes to “design style” my problem is I love them all… but they can’t all coexist harmoniously in my space. Sometimes what I love about a particular restaurant, cafe, or hotel is that it’s different from my home, and I wouldn’t necessarily want to replicate them. However, after watching your video, I think I’ll be on the lookout for things I enjoy about those spaces that may work well in my home too. Thank you!
I have heard from so many people that curtains are out. I totally do not agree. They can really make the room.
Quick refresh is changing your cabinet pulls. Jewelry for your cabinets!
I'm 15 seconds in and feel the need to comment to say I'm loving your direct no BS approach in the past two videos of yours. So fun and funny. Especially love the music clip for the title intro here. You're killing it!
Saw you first on Wayfair channel, Iconic Objects ( and I’ll just insert here that I bought a Moka Pot after watching that episode, so there’s that ) and looked for your channel then started working my way through your videos, this may be a run on sentence, don’t tell my 8 th grade grammar teacher, also I just gave my age away there #educatedinanothercentury.
ANYWAYS, let me just say your tips on finding/defining your own style are phenomenal! I don’t fuss with “ naming” what I like, but when I saw tips like, ‘ look in your closet, your favorite restaurant’ etc and realized the way I style my home exactly follows that pattern!
So good job! Plus loved your organization video for the same reason, SO intuitive.
Love, love love! the videos on makeover with $0. Excellent!
Lots of great information and confirmation on some design choices I have made over the years, plus the added bonus of your fantastic humor thrown in for good measure! Thanks Caroline!
Wow she had me hooked from the beginning in a very calming way?? Shes so passionate when she speaks but its not pressuring like other channels are when they give you tips
When I moved into my boyfriend’s row house we had the walls painted in Quartz. Basically, a pale pinky white. Finally, I got the nerve up to put real color on our walls. I still enjoy it 12 years along.
The title of this vídeo would not have triggered a particular interest on me. But i was watching Caroline, is was on a 'watching Caroline' mood, and i watched it, and i loved it very much. Thank you for all the perfect 'not at all what i expectec' vídeos ❤
Pls go into more detail with these! I live at home can't really experiment with decor or furniture at all. I have an extremely small room with only enough space for 3 furniture pieces (bed, wardrobe, side table) so could you do a video on how to decorate small spaces. I don't have much room to experiment with but I want to figure out my design interests. (Maybe even how to do small space storage in a way that is cute and goes with your decor)
I agree with the functionality vs design element of interior design. I acknowledge some of it as an art form, mostly serving the wealthy. For the vast majority of people, interior design has to cross paths with functionality and I’m glad that we are bringing more awareness into that. How does a space make you feel, is it realistic, is it organized, but can it hold its beauty even with a little mess?
After watching your bedroom makeover I ordered those peel and stick tiles! I love in a poorly flipped house (lol) and my fireplace is pretty janky. Doing a mini fireplace makeover just like you did- love it!
What is the brand of tiles?
@@patriciajohnson7369 I don’t remember the name but it’s on Etsy! Go watch her mini bedroom makeover (of her own bedroom) and they’re linked in the description. 😉
Giiiiirl THANK YOU THANK YOU THHHHHANK YYYOOOUUUU! My life is forever changed. Finally someone makes sense and takes the time to put design into layman’s terms for us simple folk. My “style” is what some might call design disaster…im clueless out here. I have no idea whats what is what. Anyways this channel has seriously helped me in so many ways… thank you. I feel free to be me in my home and i have a better idea of how to do that now. Best channel I've come across. Also anyone ever mention how much you favor Jennifer Aniston? Looks and otherwise? I just realized that…look like you could be her little sister. Love how you hype up your brother’s woodworking skills. So sweet and just so good!!! I will recommend you to everyone I know struggling with these interior terrors! Hope you’re well!
Can't say it enough. Hands down you've been the most helpful, in the interior design world for me. Such great tips and easy to listen/watch type of videos. You have a great speaking voice, with just the right amount of enthusiasm. Thanks again for bringing the quality. It also helps that your personality and vlogs are a big bonus to this channel. 🙂👍👍
I wish I would've had a teacher like you in design school. Thank you for bringing some joy to the design process for, at least, my own home.
I just found you Caroline, and you are hilarious and know what you are talking about. I am so glad that I found you, well my husband actually found you. Thanks for your guidance, I look forward to more from you. We have our house up for sell, I go around looking at things saying to myself, this could look better. I have gotten rid of so much stuff! And yes I have trouble because of emotional attachments. But I am working on that. We have about a 3000 miles to move. It makes me sick to think about it. And my husband has a ton of tools, he is a carpenter. Well thanks for listening or I guess it is reading.
WHY am I just finding your channel now? I seriously watch UA-cam 90% of the time. Well I’m subscribed. Thank you for this video!
When we bought our first home 3 years ago, we noticed no medicine cabinets in either bathroom. So, we went to Menards & got one of those over the toilet cabinets that stands up & you anchor to the wall. For some bazaar reason they also had no towel bars on the walls, just 2 little hooks for hanging a towel. So we had to buy all of that as well. It’s not even a newly built house, it was built in 1974.
I’m very eclectic and I really don’t care what anybody says about it all. It all goes together in my mind, I love each and every piece that I have gathered over the years.
Love the before and after pictures in this Video. They show so much change through little things. ✨
Starting off with the reminder of our impending mortality is a great way to keep the neurosis of perfectionism in check.
My gf and I bought a maisonette this summer and I'm facing the challenge of planning the renovations and interior design. Happy to have found your channel to learn about these things a bit more.
Congrats! 🏡
I have never seen a subscriber increase so fast. Well done. X
Never disappointed with your videos. Again another one with a wealth of useful information. Really appreciate having great content in a fun and entertaining format.
Karen you made my day!❤️❤️
Agreed
Would love an entire show about window treatments. Your content is the best and videos are so fun and refreshing.
This is one of the most helpful, no nonsense interior design videos I’ve ever seen. Thank you!!
You had ne at "We are all gonna die. And in light of that, let's all not lose sleep over what color white to paint the kitchen."
I am now addicted to your channel, and I can't get enough of you. You are cleaver, funny and correct!! ;) I love you and your channel! Keep it up!
Thanks for this, Caroline. Great tips! My fave is to use lamps. Brings so much warmth and coziness. Overhead lighting should be illegal. 🤣
Thank you. I have a very specific hang up with lighting. I personally can’t really function or relax if my light bulbs have too much a blue hue to them. We actually don’t even use any overhead lighting in our entire house aside from the bathrooms 😂
I love lamp. Lol
Wait, before I watch all the video I HAVE TO TELL YOU. Your top looks soooo good on you, that square cut and shoulder straps frame your upper body perfectly.
I watched the powder room make-over and looooved it 👌❤️ Also, love your ‘to the point’ advice - in this video and others 👏
This is s superb! No status-seeking, just how to put together a home that gives joy; how refreshing!