I thought I was the only one who hated coloured cushions to add colour! All designers say to add coloured cushions but Nina is right. It’s very tacky and unnatural. You have to add colour without showing you tried. It’s like Nina’s kitchen no kitchen look!
I think your black and white roman shades are classy. Because they are formal and in a formal living room it works. If you put in grass cloth shades you would need to make other things in the room less formal also.
I have an eBay store. I've bought a lot of original oil paintings on Ebay. The last one was an Italian water color from the 30s. I also have a large, beautiful California landscape from the 30s (Oliver Glen Barrett) and a smaller one. Most of them listed artists. Live on a lake, so I also have some sail boat oil paintings. Most have the old gold gilt frames. I love art and good wool area rugs.
Now that l'm in my mid 50s, 2700 kelvin is too dim. My overhead lighting is generally 3000 kelvin, kitchen and bathroom are brighter. My floor and table lamps are 2700 kelvin. Consistency is in the use of warm light bulbs.
I, too, have decorated my home in a neutral palette. Your topic on art resonated with me a lot as I have an art filled home. I have also learnt (learning) how to marry antique and modern furnishings and decor. Most of my pieces are European, which we inherited from my husband’s family. I think I’m going to book a session with you to see if you like how I managed it.
Nina I am obsessed with your channel ❤! You are such a wealth of knowledge. I don’t know if you’re taking any suggestions for future videos but can you do one on lighting 💡? Specifically, any suggestions/tips on how to brighten up a room without overhead lighting 🛋️? There are so many options of lamps, sconces, etc, it’s all quite overwhelming. Sending an SOS! 😂 🆘
Love woven shades! They work beautifully in a casual space but just as well in a sophisticated space. It brings an organic earthiness. Would love them in your living room 😊
Oh thank you! I was just trying to remember the paint brand I saw someone use a few years back on a project and it was absolutely Portola Roman Clay- This was exactly what I’ve been searching for!
Thank you so much for watching. I do have an episode on my office design, which I will link here. ua-cam.com/video/DM93h1Saa0U/v-deo.htmlsi=Kv0doieySajuJXh5
The elements in your design are so classy! I love it and look forward to your videos. I'm going to do texturing on a bedroom wall soon....just trying to figure out how to make a modern " rock wall" as seen on Pinterest 😁
Hi Nina, my husband and daughter love collecting mini action figures. Where can I put them without ruining our home's modern contemporary design while at the same time not hurting their feelings?
@@MGSpecial2023 Thank you. But we don't have a man cave/basement or a separate study area. Only the living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
Good question! I would create perhaps an area where they can be grouped together. This could be an armoire or a specific shelf. You can also put them next to some modern art books and make it more of an art installation. Hope that helps.
you talked about contrast what if your tile for bathroom has a lot of color in the movement of the tile ( huge mistake we actually bought a different tile for this main bath but the workers installed the tile that we bought for a guest bathroom which is fine in a small bathroom for a different look ( long story but we can't change it now as its been installed no going back) . It is a beautiufl tile but I had NOT planned it for my main house bath as my house is super quiet and classic with whites. This tile has lots of cashmere, sahara, with brown/bronze veining. So do I pull out the light mocha/sahara/cashmere or off white colors ( pure whtie looks terrible against it) or go high contrast and use dark grey's and woodsthat will make it dark but be high contrast. I went to 2 different designers one said don'ot go light it will look like a mistake go dark... the other said go light to calm down the busy tile effect... everyone has a different opinion HELP PLEASE
@@NinaTakesh NINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU for actually really giving me a reply and helping me. This was super kind of you. Going with your advice. ThANK YOU
I thought I was the only one who hated coloured cushions to add colour! All designers say to add coloured cushions but Nina is right. It’s very tacky and unnatural. You have to add colour without showing you tried. It’s like Nina’s kitchen no kitchen look!
Yay!!!!! Glad you agree ❤️❤️
Thanks for the elevated tips. LOVE LOVE LOVE LIVE to LOVE gorgeous designs.
Thank you Carletta ❤️
I think your black and white roman shades are classy. Because they are formal and in a formal living room it works. If you put in grass cloth shades you would need to make other things in the room less formal also.
Thank you for your input Nancy. You just might be right which is why I keep hesitating about changing them out.
@@NinaTakeshwhy not un-sew the black bands? To enjoy their simplicity. While waiting to have the natural fibers ones made?
I have an eBay store. I've bought a lot of original oil paintings on Ebay. The last one was an Italian water color from the 30s. I also have a large, beautiful California landscape from the 30s (Oliver Glen Barrett) and a smaller one. Most of them listed artists. Live on a lake, so I also have some sail boat oil paintings. Most have the old gold gilt frames. I love art and good wool area rugs.
Oh wow!
Now that l'm in my mid 50s, 2700 kelvin is too dim. My overhead lighting is generally 3000 kelvin, kitchen and bathroom are brighter.
My floor and table lamps are 2700 kelvin.
Consistency is in the use of warm light bulbs.
3000K for me in EVERY light in the house. 2700 reads too yellow and definitely “yellows”white lamp shades as well.
Please talk about what kind of lighting in the living/dinning area open concept.
Yes definitely
I, too, have decorated my home in a neutral palette. Your topic on art resonated with me a lot as I have an art filled home. I have also learnt (learning) how to marry antique and modern furnishings and decor. Most of my pieces are European, which we inherited from my husband’s family. I think I’m going to book a session with you to see if you like how I managed it.
Thanks for sharing!!
Love your home Nina, including your black window treatments. Have a good week❤❤.
Thank you Tracy 🖤
Yes can you talk more about lighting my table Is a rectangular shape what shape works with this. Thank you
Thank You for the elevated tips. I am obsessed with 🙈REALLY appreciate Your work.
Thank you!!!
Nina I am obsessed with your channel ❤! You are such a wealth of knowledge. I don’t know if you’re taking any suggestions for future videos but can you do one on lighting 💡? Specifically, any suggestions/tips on how to brighten up a room without overhead lighting 🛋️? There are so many options of lamps, sconces, etc, it’s all quite overwhelming. Sending an SOS! 😂 🆘
Hi Minah. Thank you so much for your kind words. I definitely love suggestions and will take this one for a future episode. Please stay tuned. ❤️
Love woven shades! They work beautifully in a casual space but just as well in a sophisticated space. It brings an organic earthiness. Would love them in your living room 😊
I totally agree!
Thanks Nina, love love your content. Would love a separate topic on lighting.
Coming soon!
Thank you so much!!!! Love the tips!!
You are so welcome! Xx
Oh thank you! I was just trying to remember the paint brand I saw someone use a few years back on a project and it was absolutely Portola Roman Clay- This was exactly what I’ve been searching for!
Glad I could help! ❤️
Could you give us tips on how to create a great home office?
Thank you so much for watching. I do have an episode on my office design, which I will link here. ua-cam.com/video/DM93h1Saa0U/v-deo.htmlsi=Kv0doieySajuJXh5
Top notch information!! You are killing it!
Glad you enjoyed it 🖤
Thanks Nina your tips make sense and very helpful. My room looked flat until I added texture in the right areas! ❤
That’s so great to hear!
Nina you're amazing. Love all of your tips, recommendations and style. Can you please share ideas for lighting for 2 story level foyer? Thanks
Thank you 🖤
I loved the " absolutely no" 😂. Thank you!
The elements in your design are so classy! I love it and look forward to your videos. I'm going to do texturing on a bedroom wall soon....just trying to figure out how to make a modern " rock wall" as seen on Pinterest 😁
Wow, thank you!
Hi Nina, my husband and daughter love collecting mini action figures. Where can I put them without ruining our home's modern contemporary design while at the same time not hurting their feelings?
A man cave/basement or study area perhaps?
@@MGSpecial2023Thank you 😊
@@MGSpecial2023 Thank you. But we don't have a man cave/basement or a separate study area. Only the living room, dining room, 1 bedroom, kitchen, and bathroom.
Good question! I would create perhaps an area where they can be grouped together. This could be an armoire or a specific shelf. You can also put them next to some modern art books and make it more of an art installation. Hope that helps.
@@NinaTakesh Thank you so much ❤️
The flowers next you are colorful and have texture.
Thank you so much. I’m glad you like them.
you talked about contrast what if your tile for bathroom has a lot of color in the movement of the tile ( huge mistake we actually bought a different tile for this main bath but the workers installed the tile that we bought for a guest bathroom which is fine in a small bathroom for a different look ( long story but we can't change it now as its been installed no going back) . It is a beautiufl tile but I had NOT planned it for my main house bath as my house is super quiet and classic with whites. This tile has lots of cashmere, sahara, with brown/bronze veining. So do I pull out the light mocha/sahara/cashmere or off white colors ( pure whtie looks terrible against it) or go high contrast and use dark grey's and woodsthat will make it dark but be high contrast. I went to 2 different designers one said don'ot go light it will look like a mistake go dark... the other said go light to calm down the busy tile effect... everyone has a different opinion HELP PLEASE
Honestly, I would pick one of the lighter colors in the tile and use that. It will feel much more peeling and soothing.
@@NinaTakesh NINA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU for actually really giving me a reply and helping me. This was super kind of you. Going with your advice. ThANK YOU
But Nina, where do you put all your He-Man figures and football jerseys?
I am ready to see you dancing, Nina. You better be working on your moves gf. Woopwoop. 💃🏽
You better believe I will be doing the embarrassing dance. 🤣
@@NinaTakesh Visions of Julia Louis-Dreyfus 😝
Where are the track home transformations that most of America lives in ?
🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🏆💛
I am sorry but that couch is not pretty at all. 😊
Are you wearing retainers? xD it's distracting.