10 REASONS YOUR HOME LOOKS CHEAP | INTERIOR DESIGN MISTAKES
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2023
- 10 Reasons Your Home Looks CHEAP! Common Interior Design Mistakes + How to Fix Them
Interior designer: Kristen McGowan
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Thank you! Could you possibly do a video on how to style bookshelves? I’ve had the same look for 2 years 😂
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There is a space between my kitchen cabinets and the sealing do you have any suggestions decorating idea to get better illusion for higher cabinets
Omg love the mugs but I’ve kept so many for sentimental reasons. What do you do with those?
Km
Love my grommet curtains because I'm sliding them open and closed many times daily. I also love them because when i moved from one house i was able to reuse them in my next house.
Lots of things are comfortable and practical but not necessarily high end or luxurious.
I have those hidden curtain hooks and they will come off if you pull too hard. It's a pain to climb up there and reattach them. Grommet curtains are sturdier if you have small children.
Yes turned off when she said that.. her style not for me.. to each their own. 😊
Me too.❤
Neither place looks "luxurious"! Do you understand the definition of the word? Not a fan.
I have custom white curtains in my dining room that have grommets and they look gorgeous! So I disagree!! I think it is all personal preference.
I must fess up I have exactly the same white grommet headed curtains in my living room too. I like them but probably wouldn’t have them again. You’re right, it is personal preference. Not all top designers get it right - I’ve seen some absolute shockers!
Same. I have grommet curtains in our master bedroom and our kitchen and living room. Came from Pier One and they are beautiful!
I have some in my home office and I used cut pool noodles between the grommets for spacing...saw it in a video. Love them!
I also have white sheers with the grommets in my living room and they elevate my space. I don’t have anything against curtains without them (in fact, I have some without the grommets framing my bathtub and they look equally as nice) I just don’t feel the need to replace the panels I have because they look just fine . I like the way they hang and imo the still look luxurious. So I think it’s a personal preference as well. For me it just came down to the lengths that I needed and what was both available and cost effective at the time.
I have grommet curtains and they were high end store ( I splurged on this item) and costly but more importantly beautiful and I love them! I get compliments on them. So I think perhaps the ones you refer to are not the same and that generalization is off
It doesn't matter what a designer says it's what you love in your own home 🏡 ❤
Missing the point. The point is about harmony.
Until you pointed out the curtains and showed examples side by side I never realized how much of a difference hanging curtains without grommets makes. Thank you!!
Also known as "drapes"
Me too!! I couldn’t quite pinpoint why my curtains looked different compared to the ones in the magazines .. but now it all makes sense. Lol
Its true!
I definitely agree with the no cupholders for furniture. I know that things look cleaner to have all white, matching, or glass for your dishes; however, unless you are planning on renting your home, I really like to have mismatched mugs. When I travel, I usually pick up a souvenir mug, and just using it in the morning gives me a feeling of nostalgia for that place I have visited. Great ideas.
Me too I love the colour of variety I love the bohemian and boho style I don't really like the plain that much
Every mug I bought traveling, or my kids gave me as a gift has a memory attached to it.
yup me too! it gives my mug cupboard personality.
The all white is really boring imo, as are the all beige rooms.
I have Fiesta and intentionally chose a range of colors. The dishes are all the same style but different colors. I like it. Love Fiesta though.
Folks, remember she is telling us how to make our homes look luxurious and high end, not casually homey and lived in. She’s talking about designer high heels while most of us are happy with our sneakers or slip-on flats. Pick your style. Be happy. Do you.
And I love my mugs. Don’t get the matching white tumblers. Not all advice is for everyone I guess.
I love this comment jelkhorn, I know right..... it's like take a tip or don't, it's not a debate..lol. Some people just don't get it.
And I love the cup holders in my sofa😊
I think she offers lots of usefull key takeaways. Replace „luxury“ by „matching“ and look more on the concept behind it rather than the specific advice.
I agree with this. My living room looked like a picture in a magazine. So many compliments. The furniture was high end but uncomfortable after an hour or so. After several years I realized we needed to change it. The furniture we had held up very well and showed little wear and tear. But I was determined. A local store was going out of business so we
went " just to look" (😉).
We bought a large sectional . It's been a year and has endured much use but still looks new. We miss the pretty room but this suits our family much better.
We have grommet curtains in our dining area. We specifically chose grommet as opposed to custom because we wanted the space to feel more contemporary and not too formal. The grommet option tended to do that for us, whereas the custom option would have been a tad too elevated - at least that was our thought process.
Exactly certain styles can work really well with grommet curtains
Great choice. Styles, whatever type they may be, need to reflect the lives and personalities of the owners or guest.
I agree... I specifically steered away from the pinch pleat look. I had custom drapes made WITH grommets and they're beautiful!
Grommets give a slight industrial look and go with metal leg tables.
Yes, grommets CAN work well with certain decor & personal preferences. Disagree with this sweeping, generalized assessment.
I never realized how small changes could make a huge difference until I watched this video. Provides eye-opening advice and the before-and-after comparisons are incredibly motivating. It's a must-watch for anyone aiming to create a stylish and sophisticated living space without breaking the bank.
I personally miss matched all of my dishwear. They have eclectic patterns, but all coordinate in some ways. I love them. They are pretty and definitely not boring.
Patterned and colored plates are fine, but they just don’t look elegant or upscale, which is what this video is about. They look funky and “eclectic,” as you said. The reason upscale restaurants, hotels, and cooking shows typically use all-white dinnerware is that it keeps the focus on the food being served on them. Museum walls and frame mattings are white to keep the focus on the art itself - same principle.
All good tips. I'm old and I have a lot of stuff. Plus my husband and I are both artists. So what to do with an overabundance of stuff we've created and collected? My solution is to change up the art and decor each season. This has really worked for us. This allows the art and decor to have some room to breath and shine. We gain a whole new appreciation of each piece. If you see the same stuff all the time you become blind to it. This way we don't have a cluttered space and we can still enjoy our treasures. ❤
Great advice! Seasonally is probably more frequent than I’ll ever do,but I do keep a tub of decor items to switch out when the mood strikes.
Awesome idea. I am an art collector myself and have so multiple precious pieces that do not necessarily go well together. I have been struggling to find a good art display solution. This one might work.
I like to switch out the art and decorations on my mantle for the seasons and holidays. Helps me feel more in the spirit of the seasons. Right now my mantle is done in brown, white, and a light olive green for the spring/summer
Brilliant.
And, dust doesn’t collect so thickly when changing things out regularly.
I love your content but this one strikes me as creating a show home. Imo a house is a home, a personal space curated over time. If it’s too uniform (clothes arranged for others to show space) then it can border on soulless.
Yeah I could care less about what people think when I open my kitchen cupboards or pantry. As long as they’re clean and organized that’s all that matters.
Yep. No personality allowed, even in your mugs. "Rich" seems to be interpreted here as hyper matchy curated blandness...
@@starveartisttextbook nouveau riche
Same conclusion I came to - this is how to get homes that look like a corporate lobby or hotel room - pretty and expensive to look at, probably photographs nicely for the gram, but with 0 personal style 😅
@@starveartist yeah the "clear glass mugs only and all-white dishes so the cupboards look good to your guests" part was where things officially went too far into The Land of No Colour that youtube interior designers love so much.
A person should do what makes them happy. Good tips if someone wants that high end look, otherwise, does it really make a difference what others think?
Yes, it does.
i think the point of this video is that we can enjoy lux w/o spending too much. i didn't hear her say anything about comparing to others.
@@jmsl_910 She is the other! LOL.
It’s about feeling comfort in your home. Makes a difference when you come home from a long day at work 😊
@@stevenester3374😂😂😂
I've always found the ”no tv" thing an interesting turn in the design world. Most people have a TV in their space. It's not that off putting. Its literally expected lol
Mounting a TV seems actually more limiting to me.
@@reneeburich9497haven’t finished watching this but I’m having to put my tv on the wall but I’m definitely keeping my stand for cute underneath decor.. I’m moving the tv for my small child but I’m sure she’ll wreck my decor.. it’s lose lose at this point
I keep my TV hidden I like the look of no TV plus I don't watch a lot of TV anyways
I have a tv in my living room and i haven't watched tv in over 10 years, at least. I think i can do without it now. lol
I have a 77 inches TV and I use it everyday for movies and videogames.
It is also followed by a soundbar with a subwoofer and two rear speakers.
Cannot even begin to imagine how I would “hide it” from sight.
I agree with most, but I love to have what I picked out in my travels and I want it to be on a display area for ME to enjoy. I bought it because I loved it. I won't hide it because my house is lived in and comfortable to look at and enjoy. This is just ME. Thanks for your ideas.
You might try quartering the items and cycling them throughout the year. I have a lot of stuff I love but even the best things can lose luster if they’re up all year round or if things are crowded. You may find you can honor the items even more when you purposefully redesign your home with them for a season each year.
Disagree on the coffee mugs!!! We have a lot of out of town company and i never use my all white mugs because its too confusing. When the mugs are different we can keep track of our drinks and occasionally when I'm gifted a mug i will look in my "collection " and decide what to donate. Otherwise i think all your tips are great!
Agree I have a collection of shaped mugs only but my other dishes do match .. they’re all pink including clear glasses
@@johnnyboii47 yes same with me!!!
Sorry, I love my grommet bedroom curtains. They open and close nicely and hang perfectly.
I hired an interior decorator and she used curtains with Grommets in my family room & I think they look really nice. Sorry , i disagree with that tip.
I do too.. I have one wall of glass 25 feet long and I used a ceiling mount room divider track with roller hooks and hooked the grommets up .. the track is white and at the ceiling and I use a wand hook to draw them. Looks amazing and I get many compliments.
I totally disagree with her too. I worked for a famous NYC interior designer and I have seen her use grommet drapes with her high end clients too.
Hooks on curtains look dated. I love the grommets and so easy to put up.
Mev too i disagree i have them in my living room they look amazing
I actually like the grommet curtains. They are easy to open and close. And I like the way they look.
They’re great for a casual environment, but definitely not lux!!
Gonna have to disagree on you regarding curtains with grommets! I find them much easier to slide along the rod.
Yes but they kinda look like shower curtains with them 🥲
You could achieve that function with curtain rings.
I see the appeal, or have before, but now they just seem like they’re for a dorm or first apartment. Just my opinion. 😊
They're easier, but cheaper looking.
AGREE!! No grommets is total BS!
I’ve slept in a double bed with a king size blanket and it was NOT comfortable. It was too much blanket and pulled down on my body all night because it was too much weight on me and dragged on the floor a lot. I think a double bed should have a queen size blanket at the most. Just a voice of experience! I liked some of the other tips for sure.
I don't have to do this to know its true, a better solution to a king bed is separate single duvets as the Europeans do
Agree. Only go up one size.
I think she just mis-spoke and meant to say size up by one.. She did leave out the queen size~
I think you are suppose to upsize one
But she said only to size up once…. I would have felt the same way with a king on a double 😅😮
I fail on just about every point. I don’t know how I can continue to show my face in polite society. 🙄
It’s ok just do what you love!
LOL! You are so funny!
You are the BEST!!!!
I like curtains with grommets because I can open and close them without a cord or wand, but I understand they dont look lux or high-end. Thanks for the tips!
In YOUR home, the only mistake you make, is not putting in the items that YOU want. Your house should be what you want it to be, not a certain style someone else thinks it should be. If you prefer shorter curtains, put them in. You are the one who needs to be happy with your choices. It might be ugly as all get-out to others. But, if you love it, THAT'S what matters! It's only when you try to please others and NOT yourself, that a mistake happens!
Totally agree 👍🏽
I disagree with you about the curtains.I love these curtain with the silver rings in them.match dishes is a great idea.My next chair setting will be cup holders.
This video is really a game-changer. The insights into common design mistakes and how to avoid them have already inspired me to make some simple yet effective changes in my own home. A must-watch for anyone aiming to elevate their interior decor on a budget!
I just see the majority of these interiors have the exact same decorating style, same finishes everywhere. I haven't seen a UA-camr's home yet that's really individual. I love the choices I've made in my home, I think its pretty pretentious when Im told of all the mistakes I've made.
Then don't watch.
I’ve had all white dishes and casserole dishes, tureens, ramekins forever, lol. I love them! Not only because they look nice, but because I love to cook. I want the focus to be on the food, its mix of colors and texture, not on the dishes with designs on them, which to me, distract and obscure the presentation of the food. Just my humble opinion and preference 😊
Exactly!! That’s why high end restaurants typically use all-white dinnerware, as do cooking shows.
Matching cups and bowls give the impression of a hotel breakfast buffet. I prefer cups which show a little personality, like that Irish sheep.
I am with you on the "No TV in the corner", however I'm not a fan of TVs mounted on the fireplace. I would much prefer a nice piece of art, or a mirror. Plus I love to decorate a mantel. We have our TV in a very nice entertainment center in the family room, and on the wall opposite our bed (above a TV credenza) in the bedroom. My husband has a small TV in the corner adjacent to his bar, and that case specifically, I think it looks okay.
Yes…it is hard if you have a rectangle family room with a fireplace and an opening to a formal LR. We have our tv in the corner on a tv stand. TV over the fireplace is too close and don’t love it there. There are situations where you don’t have a choice.
I too don’t like TVs above fireplaces - it just seems tacky. Making the television the focal point of a room gives the impression that this is what you value in life.
They’ve now come out with televisions that display art when not in use - and they’re quite attractive when paired with a wide frame. It seems the perfect solution to the television conundrum.
I feel personally attacked about my grommet curtains :-P
I’ve got them too! Don’t stress it’s personal taste - if you’re happy that’s all that counts.
🤣🤣🤣 me too.
I like my grommets…oh well I still like my skinny jeans
I def. Agree no grommets. She’s talking looking elegant design. If that’s not your vibe-no worries. Transfer to garage window :)
get out of denial they are super tacky
I've started using my king comforters on my queen size bed. It drapes better, covers the bed frame, and gives me plenty of room when the dogs sleep on the bed. Also, it keeps fur off the bed, which was a problem with the original queen size.
How does it keep fur off the bed? I’m intrigued.
@@brendatomlinson i should say it keeps fur off the sheets, or maybe 'out' of the bed. Since it completely covers the sheets and drapes over the sides, I don't have to deal with the dogs ever leaving fur on the sheets. I can go a week or two without washing them. With the smaller comforter, it folds over and they get fur everywhere.
@@klamaire Smart
I wish I had seen this before I just bought a new duvet!
How do you wash these huge duvets tho???
Curtains with grommets work great when staging. I’ve used them for my clients and every time the seller ask for the curtains.
nice!
Maybe so, but you'd get a better offer with better curtains. 😁
@@janicetribbiani7535BS!!! Stop it...
@@janicetribbiani7535 That client had 16 offers over a weekend and sold for $60k over list. The curtains with grommets didn’t hurt the sale.😂 I’ve been a designer for over 25 years. Do what works for you.
@@cpowell6070it’s not that serious lol
You have some good ideas… I just hope that those who have some of the items in their homes and think they look good don’t feel their homes are not inviting or comfortable
When my sister’s 4 girls were growing up she had a hard time keeping everything neat all the time. She’d apologize about it when I’d visit but I’d say I’ve come to see you not your house. Now they’re all grown and moved out, looking back I remember the great times we had but I don’t remember what the house looked like.
Regarding having too much on display, I've solved that issue by having an Ikea Kallax shelving unit in my basement that I use for storing decorative items, throw pillows, etc. that I'm not currently displaying. I tend to change things out when the seasons change, and the shelving unit brightens up the basement.
Awesome idea! I am going to steal it if you are ok with that 😊
I really appreciated how this video breaks down each design mistake with clarity, offering viewers valuable insights into creating a more polished and sophisticated living space. The before-and-after examples drive home the impact of avoiding these pitfalls.
I was amazed at how this video pinpointed the subtle design errors that can make a home feel less expensive. The practical advice and examples make it easy to understand and implement these valuable tips. A must-watch for anyone seeking a more polished and high-end home interior.
Great tips! 👌
If you have a budget and you absolutely love your grommet curtains, A valence can hide the tops.
Yes, I love this!
People who need to be told not to buy furniture with cupholders...may not be your audience.
🤣 you never know!
Its not personal,I am pretty sure.🙄
Lol 😂
Hahaha
Many people have large home theaters like me who have a lot of theater recliners w cup holders but if someone chooses to have one in their living room so be it lol
I bought the exact same glass mugs and notice that my coffee looked as if it was exploding like a volcano, The glass inside the bottom broke so I no longer use these double wall glasses I threw all of them away thank goodness I had realized that before I took a drink of my coffee and swallowed glass , what a shame because these glasses are so beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
This is like the comment that should be pinned! Good heavens, you avoided a major accident, potentially death.
@@brendatomlinson yes indeed !
good sturdy pieces shouldn’t do that .. I’ve used glass for for 14+ years and this has never happened with hot liquid
I love to get helpful design tips and choose a design that fits my style and comfort. I think that’s the most important thing.
Great ideas; I especially agree with not just using one, bold color in decorating. I have always decorated over the years with color, often very strong colors like hunter green, burgundy, and plum. You are right on target when you noted it was best to work in lighter shades of those strong colors, or using other complementary colors. That creates an attractive flow and balance. Just using one, bold color as an accent and nothing else is too harsh; it lacks sophistication. 😂
I really have to disagree with the grommet curtains tip. I feel they are more custom because curtain rods are pricey people tend to avoid them. Im the only one who has grommet curtain in my family and friend group. It looks really high end if done properly. Love all the tips❤
Yes it also depends on the fabric
I agree that Grommets are okay to use. I hired an interior decorator & she used curtains with Grommets in my family room & they look really nice.
@@reneeleerykers6762 It does, but that pertains to any style curtain.
@@reneeleerykers6762 Yes, and how much fabric there is. Grommet-style curtains tend to have big waves and less of them, so they tend to look sparse...like if you pulled them closed, there wouldn't be enough fabric to cover the window...or they would be stretched out flat so it would look like you hung a sheet over the window lol.
That's the ones I've seen in people's homes. More of a decoration than an actual functional curtain.
I think if they're done right--with plenty of fabric, they can look lovely, but your average person doesn't seem to do that.
I agree. Grommets with the right curtain rod adds interest. It took me a long time to try them. Once I did I love them. I do tend to buy more than needed because I love the fullness of any curtain.
This video was a revelation in home decor for me. It's like having a crash course in design faux pas - from mismatched colors to poor lighting choices. Now armed with this newfound knowledge, I feel empowered to give my home a budget-friendly makeover and avoid the pitfalls highlighted in the video.
I've been buying bigger size duvets for years for the extra fit. I like that it makes everything look more size appropriate and not shorten to size.
My interior designer installed those curtains from your first tip of “not” to use tho. It looks nice and luxurious depends on how you install it.
I totally agree with the Grommet curtain topic, and the sofa’s cup holder. I stay away from them.
When I started watching, I thought it would be one of this videos on how to make your home look grey and depersonalized, and I was happily surprised! Loved your contents. I am personally drawn to Bohemian style- which has many nuances- and I could see adding some of your suggestions. Thank you for the video.
😮I didn’t know furnitures with cup holders existed. Now you are giving me ideas I shouldn’t be having 😄
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Thank you Kristen for the tips...... king size duvet on a queen size bed and I decluttered my bedroom and walls..... I also cleared out my closet and you gave me a lot of inspiration to do that! Thank you so much everything looks better!❤
I d rather have comfortable space than expansive looking one
The video's breakdown of interior design mistakes is incredibly helpful - from mismatched colors to neglecting lighting, it pointed out issues I never thought about. I'm already implementing some of the suggestions, and my home looks more put together and stylish.
Unfortunately I have curtains with grommets and I really like them. Since I moved across the ocean I am using what I had purchased awhile ago. I have Pier 1 curtains I purchased on clearance that fits my decor. I also have blackout curtains but I added patterned sheers behind them. I do like the idea of pedestals and will incorporate later on in the living room.
There are a lot of good ideas here even for those of us who might enjoy a more "cluttered" and "cozy" feel. 😊
Great vlog Kristen. We call Grommet curtains eyelet curtains in the UK. The eyelet and pole metals should at least match! My dinnerware is all white and I love how it looks when I open the drawer.
It’s getting harder to buy curtains which are not eyelet in the Uk now. There are now curtain hooks which you can hang other styles over the pole in the same way, which is a game changer.🥰
I've watched this video and it was eye-opening! The tips on avoiding common design mistakes are so practical, and I immediately identified a few things in my home to fix. The host's friendly explanations make interior design feel approachable for anyone.
Don’t throw away your other mugs. The glass one break easily.
I was wondering if that’s why she bought so many. 😂
Vintage glass mugs are more durable. I had a new glass mug and it broke within months. I dislike our throw away culture and try to thrift shop for items with more personal style than I could find on an endcap.
@@kylieames2774 my daughter does that. Just throws stuff out, even if she hasn’t used it. Don’t get that. She was trying to give me a marble tray and when I said sit a candle on top or something. She said, I’ll keep it. lol
2:42. I LOVE the cantaloupe walls with soft emerald green furnishings.
I think not having a tv in the corner of a room might be difficult for a lot of UK homes! 😁 I don't do any of the other stuff & it's good to reiterate the need for having different tones of a colour, or palette - much more pleasing than one colour repeated as an accent x
I agree with you I'm from Ireland and was thinking the very same about the tv. 85% of people have the tv in the corner because of space etc.
i am in for great looking home , and i am told my home look amazing often , however i bought really nice curtains in oatmeal color and as you explain why we shouldn't get them i saw such a huge difference ... happy to part ways with them. i am a girl on target budget with cb2 taste. Thank you
Just shopped online at Walmart and loved it. Going to buy new cups, bowls and plates. Wonderful job.
Wow this video is a concise and informative guide that addresses common pitfalls in home decor, offering valuable insights to elevate interior design. The presenter's keen observations and practical tips make the video not only eye-opening but also actionable for viewers looking to enhance the aesthetics of their living spaces. With a clear presentation style and a focus on detail, this video serves as a valuable resource for anyone aiming to create a more polished and sophisticated home environment.
This woman is right on about all of her advice. Most Home makeover/design shows stopped teaching any sort of real life design principals many years ago. Most shows are nothing but reno porn. Ms. McGowan gave more practical design tips in a 12 minute video than a month's worth of programming on the waco network.
I love all your videos and look forward tot them. I learn so much! I love the glass mugs. Question: are they thick glass? I ordered some from Amazon because Walmart was out, and the glass seems too thin. I’m afraid the heat will break them. I was wondering if the Walmart mugs were the same. Thanks, Kristen!
Great video, Kristen. I have organized my dishes to be matchy and look nice through glass cabinet doors. However, I have a collection of four unmatched mugs proudly displayed on a tray on my kitchen counter as an homage to thrift stores (and I use them daily). It represents a transitional time in my life that I am happy to share if asked. Don’t be afraid to be creative with mismatched items that are meaningful to you. And you can probably guess that I like those pesky grommet curtains.😊
I agree. I have a few very special mugs I would never give up even though they don’t perfectly match.
I agree. I would rather have mugs gifted by friends or purchased during travel or something with university logo than just plain glass ones. It seems more meaningful to me.
OMG - I like those pesky grommet curtains too! 😂
So glad you posted this. Mugs are the one item I collect so I actually have a large collection that i do not wish to part with. Love the idea of intentionally displaying some of my favorites. I do have a matching plate and bowl set and wll probably invest in matching mugs for that, but I definitely plan to hold on to my special non matchy mugs because they make me happy and hold lots of memories.
I like my mismatched mugs as well.
Love all ideas! Only one problem my husband had some really ugly coffee cups he would never let them go lol ! Keep giving us ideas although we all can’t apply them to our homes , but some will!
Thank you Kristen! My daughters have asked me to de-clutter, open up my space, pass on and donate what I do not use. I enjoyed your video and it hit home. I look forward to more inspiring design tips.
We do minimalism and capsule wardrobes, it makes life a whole lot easier. It's a big game changer in the kitchen.
We've always used a twin duvet on our full size bed and a full size blanket. I don't want duvets hanging over the side, I like the look of only covering the top. If you use flat sheets as fitteds and use hospital corners, the sheets around the sides will look crisp. Throw pillows on beds - cluttered. I don't even keep pillows on our sofa. 😂 I kept one sofa pillow and store it in a closet so if someone needs it for their lumbar, we have it. I've never owned a tv in my life. They suck up so much oxygen, it's the first thing you see when you walk into a room especially now that they're the size of cars.
I totally disagree my mom did custom decorating so I had custom drapes and honeycomb blinds for years. I just switched to modern contemporary and grommet drapes work great. A pinched pleat does not look modern it looks dated with modern decor in my space
Agree on all points! 🎉 Nice tips, Kristen.
Kristen, I look forward to your videos, I appreciate your audience approach and your design approach. I have learned a lot from your videos, thank you.
Awesome ideas, to each it’s own but I agree with everything you’ve said, gotta make some changes in my home🥰thanks so much👍🏽
I hung curtains with grommets in 2014, and they looked nice for that point in time. Now I have no curtains/drapes in any of my windows. My bedrooms and bathrooms have Hunter Douglas pleated shades. My windows are trimmed in very nice millwork framing, so it looks complete.
I've been purchasing Dowan products for years and have several of their bowls. My favorite is the ribbed bowls (2/pk) but i don't think i've purchased anything from them that i don't love. Their white dishes are all consistent in color and are neutral. There's no OBVIOUS blue, yellow, or gray undertones...more like a creamy white. Think BM Simply White which has a very very slight undertone of yellow but reads white. Hope this description helps.
Sorry I buy curtains all the time with grommets. And I get compliments. What’s the difference using a grommet or the hooks with those rings on them. Just my opinion and it’s actually the first time I have disagreed with your suggestion but still respect them and love your style.
They can look like shower curtains.
I really liked your suggestions for making changes to the window curtains, the kitchen cabinets, and the display of items!! You are really a "fresh of breath of fresh air for this "elderly" lady😍 Thanks for sharing
TVs over fireplaces are always too high.
Yes , I agree! I never think they look pretty. Might be convenient but takes away from a beautiful fireplace!
I love the idea of the double wall clear coffee/tea glasses and the one colour dish set 👍
Valuable, relevant and affordable whilst still stylish ... thank you! 💖
I like to watch these videos for ideas that might work for me, but follow my own preferences. I like the idea of under bed basket, extra hooks I saw on one of the photos for lengthening drapery rods (I didn’t know they existed), the website for free photos from another videos of hers, etc. I liked some of the colors displayed that work together nicely. I believe no style beats personalized, but advice is nice to prevent “catastrophic” distaste.
Love the cupboard redo- inspired!
My quick fix for the curtains with grommets is to hang them upside down, so the curtain rod goes through it. It looks much better already. I still need to trim off the grommets and re-hem them, but for now the grommets are acting as weights, and helping them hang very nicely. Eventually I need to replace them because they are not hung high enough, but thanks for the suggestion!
I love your way of sharing your advice- Well explained with pictures and not rambling half the video away. You are showing very practical ways of making a home look better without spending much. Thank you very much. I am a pensioner and follow advice like this, and everyone loves my flat and wonder why it looks so homely and expensive. This is great advice, people. Hats off.
I love your videos on ideas to make your home more beautiful. I love all your videos. I have 2 wonderful sons, but I really need a daughter like you. Lol. I love home decorating. You never seem to make a mistake in my opinion. I agree on all those ideas. The only one I do is I have a TV on a stand, BUT its not in a corner. And it’s black! A color I didn’t have in that room, but now, have some black accents, in a picture frame, a floor lamp, and my friend and I painted a side table black on the bottom , and left the top wood. I really loved bringing some black into that room. Keep bringing us these awesome videos.🤗
I love curtains with grommets
I love your videos Kristen, but I do have to disagree with the statement about Grommet Curtains, I think they can look very high-end. The application of clips and rings looks so messy and disheveled to me.
Hi Kristen! I love your channel and all of your cost saving ideas. I watched the video on 10 Ways to Make Your Home Look Expensive and although you showed how not to display your TV, I did not feel like you gave many ideas on what to do instead. Most of us do watch TV so how do you suggest incorporating a big screen TV for every day use in our family room spaces? I have a room with little wall space and all windows, no options for wall mounting.
Thank you Kirsten, so glad colour & textures & a bit of pattern are back. The grey white thene has never been my thing.
I love your videos, and always agree with your tips, however, I have to draw the line at the TV placement advice. Projectors and easels are in my opinion not only impractical and hard to achieve for most people, but they just don’t look that great. I think there are more stylish solutions for use as TV stands, such as using antique stands or small carved shelves.
Hi Kristen, another great video. I’ve watched all of them, I’m addicted 😂 I’ve always wondered… do you leave the guest bed made up or only make it up when guests stay? It looks nice being made up all the time but then do the sheets lose their freshness? I don’t actually have a guest room so haven’t been able to test it out.
Mine is always made but you do have a point to this and am making me question my decision hahah but I love the way it pulls the room together so I’d rather have it made all the time!
I use a giant blanket that matches the room and cover the whole bed. I removed before my guests arrive.
Love the kitchen dishes; and you have answered so many questions I had about the curtains I need to get some day😂 you're absolutely right about the cup holders 😮
I use a king size feather down duvet insert in white as my cover up then I have a linen duvet that I simply lay across the top when I make up the bed. Both together is just too hot and very heavy. I love the crinkle sound too and we buy a new insert every year cause the white is so hard to keep bright but it is so pretty. It looks like pillow stuffing on the bed. So comfy!
I would be kicked out of my home if I got rid of everyone’s mugs!
I semi- agree with the matching cups/plates for a seemless look. But, I wouldn't say they ALL have to match. Ex: all white. I think that's nice, and I agree having a bunch of miss matched pieces is not great..but, I like the idea of having one or two styles that go together, rather than just one. I feel it gives both the look of being put together, but not boring.
My curtains are grommet and I love the look and ease of use
Great video I agree with all your decorating tips. Organizing too. Thanks
I have seven out of ten of the do not to do.Thank you. I will be evaluating my spaces and taking your advice.
I feel everybody had their unique style and should decorate how they want but she has some really good tips I agree with the multi colors
I watched this video and found the tips extremely insightful in identifying and fixing common interior design mistakes. I appreciate the practical advice provided, making it easier for someone like me, with limited design knowledge, to elevate the overall look and feel of my living space.
You really hit the nail on the head from the start.
This is a revelation, offering savvy design tricks and affordable decor recommendations that allowed me to achieve a stylish and sophisticated look without overspending. The presenter's keen eye for balance between cost-effectiveness and aesthetics made the entire project a resounding success. Thumbs up, thanks.