These are old money, I guess, in the Versailles sense, but American old money is more about grass cloth wallpaper, blue and white China (and Chinoiserie in general), original art pieces, exceptional quality linens, treasures gathered from travels - a collected, curated aesthetic.
Painted portraits, a leather bound book with hand written family stories lying on that gold table or on the harpsichord. A crystal chandelier is not bad too :D A display cabinet with all those china, silver, trinkets, etc. And never, ever, ever hang around in pyjamas!
YES YES AND YES! All of these and the Crystal chandelier is spot on. After I edited my video I realized I didn’t add that in 😭😭 but it’s a staple in old money!!
Oh you can certainly hang around in pajamas! But they must be silk, and you must have a real velvet dressing gown draped over your shoulders, and you must be lounging on an antique fainting couch in a patch of sunlight reading a first edition classic novel, and there absolutely MUST be a silver tray atop the marble table next to you filled with a hot breakfast made by your live-in chef, with hot porridge, fresh fruits, a steaming pile of french toast, a rasher of bacon, a dish of yogurt, sausage links, pancakes, etc. etc. to suit whatever you happen to be in the mood for eating that morning. And your bejeweled mother must sweep into the room and cluck her tongue at your state of undress and bored expression, while your father gives you a wink from over the top of his newspaper.
expensive rare rugs you are right. also, you need to have a few distinguish rooms such as dining room, a library (filled with expensive rare leather bound books, not cheap amazon prints) etc.. the decor is less about quantity and more about quality, some furniture look really old but somehow was kept in tip top condition through 3 generations etc.. it's about respect to your previous ancestors and working hard to continue their success and status
Your decor series gotta my favorite thing ever on youtube Thank you for doing this series And I would love to more of this Ideas 💡 Decade decor(1940s/1950s)
Something interesting that may not be as well known about old money is knowing your heritage. You don't have to create a whole tapestry with your family tree on it (though it helps!) but being able to casually trace your lineage back to royalty is a very old money move. My great uncle came from old money, and his wife dedicated the second half of her life to genealogy. Thanks to her efforts, we have records of our relations dating back to the 1300s. And yes, there's royalty in there--as I suspect there will be for anyone who goes back far enough in their family history. Knowing those links and just which royalty you're descended from is a whole vibe. When my great aunt died, my little brother inherited a watch, I inherited a silk scarf, and my mother inherited her genealogy work. It's a genuine treasure trove. An important reminder - English royalty is not the only royalty out there; if your ancestors hailed from any country that had a monarchy long, long ago, you are probably descended from royalty as well :) There's something incredibly romantic about studying your lineage. There are a lot of folks out there whose lineage is lost to time, whether by destroyed records or otherwise. If it's something you're into, you can get your DNA mapped via Ancestry (or anywhere else really, but that one's the one I used), and other relatives of yours who did the same will appear and it will show you what percent relation you are with an estimate of whether they're a second cousin, immediate family, etc... Chances are, those family members and their fleshed out family trees can start filling in the gaps in your own family history to the point that you'll have a more complete picture of who you are and where you came from. Just something to think about.
I agree, knowing your family history is a must for that 'old money' lifestyle. But it doesn’t really matter whether you are related to royals or not (all people on the planet are related, since we all come from the same pre-historic ancestors). What’s more important, I guess, are the actual stories of your ancestors, not their titles and status, and your own attitude. There's nothing worse than a genealogy enthusiast that can't shut up about how terribly important his fish merchant ancestors were, for example. And, meanwhile, many of the actual aristocrats don't even care that much about some 17th century crowns and gowns in their attics. Taking your ancestors too seriously means taking yourself too seriously, and that's so middle-class :Р
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I have some of them in my room! My room has like three different aesthetics😅there is coquette, old money and ofc dark academia. Idk it still looks good😅💕
I would love to see what that looks like. I feel like those could all mix and match though if the colors are similar. Props to you for being true to yourself and displaying everything you love
I love your decorating ideas. One thing FYI: The red rug you described and said you didn't know what it was called is a Persian rug, also called an Oriental carpet.
Ever try that aging paper 📝 with tea ☕️ and framing it ? seen some lovely individuals use tea to age a printed paper with a inspirational quote or so and frame it.
This exactly everything I have in my home and grew up this way. We have a wood panel library and 5 wood burning fireplaces and have lots of antiques and I have several generations of China . I'm in late 30s but grew up in what I was always told well to do family and was like growing up in museum but my home is more livable but still has all these items and don't do trendy but glad to see others appreciate this look. Now everything is decorated for Christmas and really beautiful. Some things not on list but looking around my home I think is also part of it is I have long brick driveway with tall walls in entrance with iron gates. I have a pool with the stone and x pattern around. We have a walled garden with pergola over with flowers on it. We have a basketball/tennis court (not used often but great for party tents) we have barn and horse stalls for our horses and tack room. Red doesn't have to be used usually seasonal but dark greens navy's and muted tones . Bringing nature indoors with animals animal print or anything hunt related. Plaid and floral fabric tweed and velvet. Having defined rooms for certain uses. Like the dinning room living room, den, library, sports memorabilia like skis tennis we have our old croquet set out in storage building maybe will put in boys room now she mentioned it. Taxidermy, collections of things, a dressing table in bedroom . Moldings and solid wood doors and brass or crystal door knobs is must and better quality than what's out there today. Having things look collected over time and not clutter or chessy looking.
Pretty sure the bench at the end of the bed was because the beds were too high up to comfortably sit on and put your shoes on. So you needed a shorter bench to sit on so you could reach down for your shoes. :)
Old money in Denmark looks nothing like that 😅 You can have some antique pieces, but the main theme is timeless design furniture and moderation. Nice, if you are eloquent and well-educated. Most important is your high standard of living: quality food, daily exercise, meaningfull occupation and social circle. Usually you are committed to protecting the nature and supporting people in need. You pay attention to your mental and physical health and are flexible, opne-minded and innovative person. You don't waste money and time.
“ All these high quality furnitures “ , for Me : it looks so yesterday , expensive maybe , but too heavy for my eyes 👀 , red and gold uufff ... I prefer my little farmhouse , with all my rustic furniture 🪑 it make me feel more warm and cozy . but thank you for the video.
This video just showed me that even tho i apreciate old money cloth aesthetic the decor aesthetic is a big no no to me 🤭🤭 i prefer experience this when going to castle and museums
Yeaaa 😅😅 My decor items list is inspired by the royal family so I understand why you might feel that way but for old money there are many other inspirations that are less embellished and less museum feel. I just couldn’t think of any haha
Oriental rugs, Chinoiserie - exoticism from Grandpapa's world tours are part of the aesthetic. Things shouldn't be too matchy matchy and TVs etc should be old tech. Lots of family photos in metallic frames, without references to flashy wealth or elite venues.
So I’ve just seen you on a tiktok with your boyfriend. Apparently I’ve been following him for a while not realizing that was your boyfriend. Crazy!! Either my phone realized I followed you and put him on my fyp a while ago or that was just a crazy coincidence! Technology is awesome and terrifying
I know I was shocked that a person styles herself as old money and doesnt know what a persion rug is. European glamour is based upon an inherited tradition and it is beautiful but I am afraid this woman is monkeying around and somehow illustrating the pitfalls of pretentious decorating. You dont need old money to have taste.
Unless you live in a castle, large estate, or are from "old money", to adopt most of these would seem both pretentious and fake in the average home, a little bit ridiculous even, especially given the scale of the pieces. A large, preferably period property, is required to carry it off effectively.
You are giving bad examples since you take them from the "Royal" family's estates, which are normally huge stately homes and castles - you need a HUGE HUGE house to be able to implement most of those. you need a lot of space, otherwise it looks bad and our of place. this is the reason those huge mansions have so much decor - they have a lot of space that need to/could be filled up with massive collections of items. A better way would be to see what upper class families (not royal but usually very wealthy) put in their homes, which are normally also large homes but not as large as a stately country home or a castle.
Yea I get what you’re sayin. I just think that other decor that could be in just a wealthy family’s home is too bland to be a stand alone piece of decor to represent the aesthetic. That’s why I go for the more over the top items inspired by the royal family
I took one look at your hair which does not have unity at all and is basically an attempt to break free from constraints of nature and revel in the artificial. Then I got to the part when you were advising us to make sure that all the frames were the same gold and I couldnt watch anymore. Anyone can benefit from the good things about old money though not everyone has good taste. You inadvertantly are illustrating the pitfalls of old money which are too much rigidity, no origionality and a desire to be something you are not. There is a problem with nepo babies and it is basically a problem of inheriting alot you dont work for.The problem with never having to work for a living is that you are cut off detached and bored. Class and good taste is is being true to yourself first then seeking to understand Beauty.
We know I only scratched the surface when it comes to this list so share your Old Money decor ideas below! 🤍
These are old money, I guess, in the Versailles sense, but American old money is more about grass cloth wallpaper, blue and white China (and Chinoiserie in general), original art pieces, exceptional quality linens, treasures gathered from travels - a collected, curated aesthetic.
Painted portraits, a leather bound book with hand written family stories lying on that gold table or on the harpsichord. A crystal chandelier is not bad too :D A display cabinet with all those china, silver, trinkets, etc. And never, ever, ever hang around in pyjamas!
YES YES AND YES! All of these and the Crystal chandelier is spot on. After I edited my video I realized I didn’t add that in 😭😭 but it’s a staple in old money!!
Oh you can certainly hang around in pajamas! But they must be silk, and you must have a real velvet dressing gown draped over your shoulders, and you must be lounging on an antique fainting couch in a patch of sunlight reading a first edition classic novel, and there absolutely MUST be a silver tray atop the marble table next to you filled with a hot breakfast made by your live-in chef, with hot porridge, fresh fruits, a steaming pile of french toast, a rasher of bacon, a dish of yogurt, sausage links, pancakes, etc. etc. to suit whatever you happen to be in the mood for eating that morning. And your bejeweled mother must sweep into the room and cluck her tongue at your state of undress and bored expression, while your father gives you a wink from over the top of his newspaper.
@@geologick I really love how much thought you’ve put into this scenario!
I have old money and I hang around in pyjamas so what’s the issue?
Old money always includes antique Persian rugs. The rugs are passed down. Rare rugs are the foundation of the old money look. Art for the floor.
That is super cool, I didn't know that!
false they barely last 20 years in my family
expensive rare rugs you are right. also, you need to have a few distinguish rooms such as dining room, a library (filled with expensive rare leather bound books, not cheap amazon prints) etc.. the decor is less about quantity and more about quality, some furniture look really old but somehow was kept in tip top condition through 3 generations etc.. it's about respect to your previous ancestors and working hard to continue their success and status
Old money people clearly don't keep cats as pets.
@@merasmussen82do you know Queen Elizabeth with her corgis? They have pets, and Persian rugs, often with moth damage etc….
This is fascinating to watch because I have these all in my home minus a red carpet. Love how my homes style is now getting the attention it deserves
Cool video! I’d add ceramic staffordshire dogs. Embroidered linens (pillowcases/towels). Bookends.
those are spot on! gosh I really missed a lot, these are perfect ideas and THOSE CERAMIC DOGS!!!
Something that can be included: Wax and seal set. Also envelopes to write letters
Your decor series gotta my favorite thing ever on youtube
Thank you for doing this series
And I would love to more of this
Ideas 💡
Decade decor(1940s/1950s)
😭🥹 so happy you like it!!! I’ll definitely write that down 💋
Something interesting that may not be as well known about old money is knowing your heritage. You don't have to create a whole tapestry with your family tree on it (though it helps!) but being able to casually trace your lineage back to royalty is a very old money move. My great uncle came from old money, and his wife dedicated the second half of her life to genealogy. Thanks to her efforts, we have records of our relations dating back to the 1300s. And yes, there's royalty in there--as I suspect there will be for anyone who goes back far enough in their family history. Knowing those links and just which royalty you're descended from is a whole vibe. When my great aunt died, my little brother inherited a watch, I inherited a silk scarf, and my mother inherited her genealogy work. It's a genuine treasure trove. An important reminder - English royalty is not the only royalty out there; if your ancestors hailed from any country that had a monarchy long, long ago, you are probably descended from royalty as well :) There's something incredibly romantic about studying your lineage. There are a lot of folks out there whose lineage is lost to time, whether by destroyed records or otherwise. If it's something you're into, you can get your DNA mapped via Ancestry (or anywhere else really, but that one's the one I used), and other relatives of yours who did the same will appear and it will show you what percent relation you are with an estimate of whether they're a second cousin, immediate family, etc... Chances are, those family members and their fleshed out family trees can start filling in the gaps in your own family history to the point that you'll have a more complete picture of who you are and where you came from. Just something to think about.
I'm adopted so I can't trace my lineage, but I like to pretend I'm descended from Charles II and Nell Gwynne.
I agree, knowing your family history is a must for that 'old money' lifestyle. But it doesn’t really matter whether you are related to royals or not (all people on the planet are related, since we all come from the same pre-historic ancestors). What’s more important, I guess, are the actual stories of your ancestors, not their titles and status, and your own attitude. There's nothing worse than a genealogy enthusiast that can't shut up about how terribly important his fish merchant ancestors were, for example. And, meanwhile, many of the actual aristocrats don't even care that much about some 17th century crowns and gowns in their attics. Taking your ancestors too seriously means taking yourself too seriously, and that's so middle-class :Р
@@Tatiana_Palii lol great points, and well said
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I’ll be posting more light academia videos soon!! I filmed two yesterday so don’t you worry, you’ll get them 💋💋 but thank you for saying that 🥹 that really makes me so happy
All of your videos are amazing and I'm so happy I followed you, all of your old money, and acedmia are spot on. Thank you for this content
Omg thank you🥹 that is so nice of you to say😭😭😭🙏🏼🤍
I have some of them in my room! My room has like three different aesthetics😅there is coquette, old money and ofc dark academia. Idk it still looks good😅💕
I would love to see what that looks like. I feel like those could all mix and match though if the colors are similar. Props to you for being true to yourself and displaying everything you love
mine is an old money/rustic/british aesthetic..still works
Hi. Very educational. I never watch decorating videos. Yours is the first and I really enjoyed it. Great video.
Aw thank you for the kind words and checking out my work🥰🥰
I love your decorating ideas. One thing FYI: The red rug you described and said you didn't know what it was called is a Persian rug, also called an Oriental carpet.
Great video!
Thank you Craig!!
Ever try that aging paper 📝 with tea ☕️ and framing it ? seen some lovely individuals use tea to age a printed paper with a inspirational quote or so and frame it.
Oh yes!! I did The in my springtime video. Framing it I didn’t do but that would be so pretty
This exactly everything I have in my home and grew up this way. We have a wood panel library and 5 wood burning fireplaces and have lots of antiques and I have several generations of China . I'm in late 30s but grew up in what I was always told well to do family and was like growing up in museum but my home is more livable but still has all these items and don't do trendy but glad to see others appreciate this look. Now everything is decorated for Christmas and really beautiful. Some things not on list but looking around my home I think is also part of it is I have long brick driveway with tall walls in entrance with iron gates. I have a pool with the stone and x pattern around. We have a walled garden with pergola over with flowers on it. We have a basketball/tennis court (not used often but great for party tents) we have barn and horse stalls for our horses and tack room. Red doesn't have to be used usually seasonal but dark greens navy's and muted tones . Bringing nature indoors with animals animal print or anything hunt related. Plaid and floral fabric tweed and velvet. Having defined rooms for certain uses. Like the dinning room living room, den, library, sports memorabilia like skis tennis we have our old croquet set out in storage building maybe will put in boys room now she mentioned it. Taxidermy, collections of things, a dressing table in bedroom . Moldings and solid wood doors and brass or crystal door knobs is must and better quality than what's out there today. Having things look collected over time and not clutter or chessy looking.
Silverware. I inherited my mom's from her wedding 55 years ago.
Pretty sure the bench at the end of the bed was because the beds were too high up to comfortably sit on and put your shoes on. So you needed a shorter bench to sit on so you could reach down for your shoes. :)
I love these ideas! ❤
Thank you!!
what are some good special edition books?
Red is by far the most common color in oriental rugs and considered to bring wealth, luck, beauty, joy and courage.
Crustal decanter and glasses
Tea set
3 tier serving tray
Collection of oil painting in gold frames
It’s called a Persian rug dear. You may also want an Axminster carpet x
Oh thank you for letting me know!! 🙏🏼🤍🤍 I’m going to look up the axminster carpet next!!
VINTAGE BOMBSHELL has wonderful taste and restored her Victorian home by thrifting.
Old money in Denmark looks nothing like that 😅 You can have some antique pieces, but the main theme is timeless design furniture and moderation. Nice, if you are eloquent and well-educated. Most important is your high standard of living: quality food, daily exercise, meaningfull occupation and social circle. Usually you are committed to protecting the nature and supporting people in need. You pay attention to your mental and physical health and are flexible, opne-minded and innovative person. You don't waste money and time.
please i beg thee to tell me where you bought that greek column from in the background. I have been scowering the entire www for one of those
Hobby lobby
“ All these high quality furnitures “ , for Me : it looks so yesterday , expensive maybe , but too heavy for my eyes 👀 , red and gold uufff ... I prefer my little farmhouse , with all my rustic furniture 🪑 it make me feel more warm and cozy . but thank you for the video.
Hi , what if I have more silver accents in my house ? What do I do ? 😅
This video just showed me that even tho i apreciate old money cloth aesthetic the decor aesthetic is a big no no to me 🤭🤭 i prefer experience this when going to castle and museums
Yeaaa 😅😅 My decor items list is inspired by the royal family so I understand why you might feel that way but for old money there are many other inspirations that are less embellished and less museum feel. I just couldn’t think of any haha
Oriental rugs, Chinoiserie - exoticism from Grandpapa's world tours are part of the aesthetic. Things shouldn't be too matchy matchy and TVs etc should be old tech. Lots of family photos in metallic frames, without references to flashy wealth or elite venues.
Persian Rug and Damask pattern wallpaper
They’re oriental rugs: Persian, Turkish, etc.
Thank you!
This is more like royal family old money can u do one for gossip girl kinda old money
Old money doesn't try to look like old money, the outcome usually is a pound shop display mixed in a bad taste. Either in clothing or decorating..
Which designers are you reffering to?
BRAVA!!!
So I’ve just seen you on a tiktok with your boyfriend. Apparently I’ve been following him for a while not realizing that was your boyfriend. Crazy!! Either my phone realized I followed you and put him on my fyp a while ago or that was just a crazy coincidence! Technology is awesome and terrifying
Omg no way thats so cool hahaha Our phones know!!
I might call this decor European opulence
Yes I agree! Good eye
is it a trolling video?
I know I was shocked that a person styles herself as old money and doesnt know what a persion rug is. European glamour is based upon an inherited tradition and it is beautiful but I am afraid this woman is monkeying around and somehow illustrating the pitfalls of pretentious decorating. You dont need old money to have taste.
Persian rug
Unless you live in a castle, large estate, or are from "old money", to adopt most of these would seem both pretentious and fake in the average home, a little bit ridiculous even, especially given the scale of the pieces. A large, preferably period property, is required to carry it off effectively.
Yea, depending on your home / apartment and the year it was built, it could be hard to do these things and have it actually look good in the space
I just want to live in a castle😭
@@justlanchen 😂 Don't we all!
krōˈkā is a game, krōˈket is a delicious deep fried food. 😜
all of the above are in my home…
Damnnn 🔥🔥🔥
Hi, white academia
Persian rugs. Specifically. Not really boho
Where is DIYS?
You are giving bad examples since you take them from the "Royal" family's estates, which are normally huge stately homes and castles - you need a HUGE HUGE house to be able to implement most of those. you need a lot of space, otherwise it looks bad and our of place. this is the reason those huge mansions have so much decor - they have a lot of space that need to/could be filled up with massive collections of items.
A better way would be to see what upper class families (not royal but usually very wealthy) put in their homes, which are normally also large homes but not as large as a stately country home or a castle.
Yea I get what you’re sayin. I just think that other decor that could be in just a wealthy family’s home is too bland to be a stand alone piece of decor to represent the aesthetic. That’s why I go for the more over the top items inspired by the royal family
@@justlanchen thank you for your reply
Please ignore the nasty lady from the stone cottage that is using your image to criticize you. She’s a snob. Plus she speaks really strange.
I took one look at your hair which does not have unity at all and is basically an attempt to break free from constraints of nature and revel in the artificial. Then I got to the part when you were advising us to make sure that all the frames were the same gold and I couldnt watch anymore.
Anyone can benefit from the good things about old money though not everyone has good taste. You inadvertantly are illustrating the pitfalls of old money which are too much rigidity, no origionality and a desire to be something you are not.
There is a problem with nepo babies and it is basically a problem of inheriting alot you dont work for.The problem with never having to work for a living is that you are cut off detached and bored. Class and good taste is is being true to yourself first then seeking to understand Beauty.
This woman knows nothing about old money.
Let’s see you do better 🤔