Hello everyone! So sorry this upload is late today - it was uploading for 6hrs! I hope you will enjoy this episode, I wanted a more natural feel, like you are walking around with me - so I kept the editing to a minimum. Let me know what you think x x Nicolas
I got the impression that you designed interiors. Is that true or false? And if not, why not? You obviously have an eye for it, not just objects, but scale, color, where to save, where to splurge, etc. Lot's of YT offer design services and clients pay according their needs - full service or just a few tips and hacks. And in the US, no certification is required, but it probably helps when marketing.
Nicolas this was an amazing video like always ! Perfection to it’s finest! Love the apartment it’s so elegant I do have to point out that Sophie is such a class act. it’s so sweet the way she was there looking at you explaining and talking and then all of a sudden she just passes out ! Mademoiselle heard enough! Much love from Montreal,Quebec 🇨🇦😍😍
It shows he has a lot of class and has the talent to make do in a pinch, and can probably decorate better than most people that have a lot of money. I believe you can live rich, without having a lot of money, if you know how to buy quality when they are on sale, or at collector shows, antique shops, and Craig list. Nice rugs, lamps, plants and pictures really glam up a place.
@@jimmyjoejeeter2366 DIY is also a great option, and very gratifying too. I don't watch a lot of TV but one of my favourite shows was called The High Low Project and it was all about recreating high-end interiors with similar but affordable alternatives, and the more extravagant designer-type focus pieces were recreated as DIY projects (and even customized to the client's preferences). In the end the low-end versions of the rooms looked much nicer than the high-end version which had served as the initial inspiration. I think that show is also available on UA-cam.
I wish if all young people would be like you. Dress well, clean flat, have a beautiful decorations, and responsible for their bills. Your mom did a great job raising you as great person. Wish you all the best and huge success !!!
I appreciate people being honest when they’re on a budget. In an age of social media personalities “flexing” and pretending they have wealth that they don’t, this is refreshing.
Your interior doesn't seem like a flat, more like a country home. You've decorated your home in a lovely and comfortable style. Thanks so much for sharing.
Nicolas, I am fighting the urge to say the following sentence: “His mother would be so proud of him.”. as a person pushing 70, it is a pure joy to me to encounter such an elegant, eloquent and fine young fellow as you showing us his exceptionally fine decorating skills. I would hire you in a flash, but we are Norwegians in the very northern reaches of Norway who have an entirely different esthetic, ie; not many things to choose from that would give a refined English Homes and Gardens vibe.❤️
How refreshing to see a youtuber on a budget, who is saving $ and taking his time to find the perfect items for his space! I am in the same position. Certain parts of my home are waiting for furniture and decor that i have yet to find/afford. I refuse to just buy pieces I don’t love. This video makes me feel better, living in an “unfinished” space. Thank you for sharing your elegant, calming flat. Well done!
I'm the same way. I'm not a minimalist, but I'd rather a small amount of good quality furniture than a large amount of tat I'd have to dispose of later.
There’s many people who would never show such personal things and yet you do it in a beautiful way without bragging. Thanks you for being so open with us and showing us your home.
I woke this morning after a busy week, made a pot of Rose tea and then thought the most beautiful thing I could possibly do would be to find one of your videos. That’s who you are Nicholas, an enhancer of life who brings beauty, love and harmony. An authentic voice in a disturbed world of shifting sands. Never doubt yourself and what you're bringing. ⚓️
As a twenty year interior designer, it's really interesting to see style through your eyes. The interior design industry here in the states is pretty guilty of showing only highly modern style that it imagines is most appealing to younger people, but there is a lot of comfort and pleasure to be found in traditional design elements no matter your age or generation. Your design POV sets you apart in that respect. Bravo. Keep up the beautiful work.
Decorating is my profession and I have to admit that your home looks very chic and expensive.You’re very talented and choosing the country chic in a french or an english way makes it elegant and cosy at the same time. You are also a very sweet and kind person. We love your channel. Greetings from Greece 💝💐
Proof you can live in elegance and be on budget! Thank you for not being the typical UA-camr with a fake lifestyle. We all have those spaces we have to wait and fill with just the right piece at the right time.
I love the kitchen, I think you'll find useful what I feel when I watch your videos from an aesthetic way. I feel that Vintage, Cottagecore, Edwardian-Victorian vibes, so your kitchen fits perfectly. I'd LOVE you to use that side of the kitchen, I find it aesthetically pleasing :):) On the other hand I LOVE YOUR SHOES :):) . PS: If you turn up the FPS (Frames per second, anything beyond 30fps) of your camera the slo mo's will look smoother :):) . Kind regards from North Spain.
This appartment is gorgeous! Especially compared to the ones in America. The only place I have seen appartments similar to this is in NYC for astronomical amounts of money.
May your wish of having a house with a garden come true. In the meantime I think you have a very homey and well decorated apartment. Everything is very YOU !!! and I like that you always show your things with pride. 👋
Thank you for sharing your home. I noted several chairs painted white with tan fabric chairs. Did you buy or refurbish yourself? I have an old rocker and that is the look I’m going for!
i love how you place your lamps, your use of neutral colours, and you’ve styled your rooms with lovely things, your apt is cozy and yet elegant at the same time. Well done!
Hi Nicholas. Really enjoyed this video. Some suggestions for your to ponder on: How about putting the Buro between the two windows facing the street. You will still be able to see whats going on outside, but you will still have some privacy when working. Although it will cover the paneling, its not permanent. The Buro is a fabulous piece and the brown will also balance out the room. Another possibility will be to put the Buro against the blank wall in the middle with the two half white tables to balance the wall. The Buro is really beautiful. I have a very old Napoleon style study table with the small apartments and drawers to put in stationary. Open your desk up and put it in the place where the Buro is now. Again it will balance out the brown in the room. Some big bright flowerily pattern material for the sofas will brighten up the room. Love the console table in your lobby. Beautiful. A real old French mirror will round it off in your Foyer. Enjoy making your home beautiful for yourself!
Love your apartment. Mirrors could be hung on the empty wall to open the space. Mirrors you find at antique shops or flea markets can be brought back to life by returning them to their original state. Oriental artwork, chinoiserie, reupholstering your current sofa and chairs would refresh your apartment to your aesthetic style. I love to see talented young ones working at their passion and sharing it with others.
So.... it turns out I am very much a "before" kind of person. I love everything about this "country home" elegance, and can imagine kicking my wellies in the corner, hanging up the dog leash, pouring a good cuppa and toasting my toes in front of the (ethanol) fire. Your later iteration of home is lovely too, but these rooms havemy heart.
After reading the comments it made me realize that a lot of people thinks that a beautiful decorated space is about giving the impression of being rich. In reality it is all about mental health, we are visual being and what we see and live in is what makes us happy. Some are born with elegance as Nicolas and some not so much depending of the culture and surrounding. I tip my hat to Nicolas for the beauty he creates and the openess he has on this channel.
A beautiful and welcoming home Nicolas. You are refreshingly honest about having a budget but as my Mam would say 'Why be poor AND look poor' 🤣. Your home looks high end yet you are honest about many things being budget friendly. Keep up the good work ! X
I get so much inspiration from the design of your home. It’s such a lovely, cozy and inviting home. I love the nooks and crannies of beauty that you’ve spread throughout. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Yes, yes! I thought right away…that wall needs a statement mirror and they can be had going around to consignment stores or second hand places or flea markets etc. They will give you the most bang for your buck, especially if framed and even many old mirrors are beveled for heightened sophistication and lux.
A mirror wouldn’t really work as on the opposite wall above the fireplace there is a mirror. A mirror needs to reflect something interesting otherwise it looks even more empty and bare. I know exactly what I want for that wall so I’m going to be patient and just wait! Thanks so much for your suggestion though 💛💛
I enjoyed your tour very much! And, you have a lovely flat! I have a suggestion for your bureau; you can enhance and change the back of your shelves by painting or wallpapering thin board cut to fit each shelf or just cutting pieces of thick poster board. You are such a wonderful artist that you could paint vines or scenes of your liking for the background. Wallpaper is a beautiful and easy way to lighten and change the look. Just wrap the boards and place them in. So easy and can be beautiful. And, so easy to change even with the seasons. I love decorating too and I think your taste is excellent! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!💗
The decorative molding and the rounded shaped walls also adds a lot of great detail and interest to your living room. Really love your decorating style and your willingness to show how to make your space look beautiful even on a minimal budget.
What a lovely apartment !! this video reflects that having a refined taste doesn’t always go hand in hand with money, there are certain things that money can’t buy , like having an innate good taste !! Have a great weekend!!
I’m new to your channel. Thank you for all of the lovely ideas. Your home is just beautiful. It’s nice to know that much of your decor can be accomplished on a budget. You’re just wonderful!!!
Nicolas, I really enjoy your channel. I am sure there are many girls like me who would just love to sit in your cozy flat and be nosy together watching people pass by. Thanks for the bit of peace and loveliness you never fail to deliver.
Hi Nicolas - I love your flat! Each room is decorated so nicely. That kitchen is awesome even if the fridge is silver. I agree completely with you that your windows remain open all day. It’s so nice to be able to see outside and I believe it is mentally healthy. I live outside the capitol of California so my windows are always open and only closed at night. Take care.
Great video and tour of your flat thank you it's all the colours I love. I'd love to see a video on how to wrap the perfect gift I've developed an interest in it myself recently 🥰
Dear, dear Nicholas, your flat is so cozy and comforting. I could curl up in that armchair with a book and forget my troubles. As the tour continued I didn't see those 40 gorgeous framed botanicals you had framed from an old book you purchased. We're they on that blank wall at one time? They were so interesting and unusual. I so enjoy all your videos, blog and newsletter...and eagerly await my weekly portion of gracious living. Love!
You are so right! I had viewed a tour of your home on Glam Pad...now I see it is a bit different. I have no doubt you will find just the right decor for that big wall. Thanks for setting me straight. Your fans love you lots...already anticipating teatime treats. ❤
What a lovely tour! I felt like I was on a personal tour. Always love seeing sweet Sophie in your videos. Love the idea of using images from books for framing. I have saved calendars with beautiful images to so the same.
What a lovely home, but even more impressed with your budget conscious tricks, tips and finds. Thank you for being so kind to your audience to share your home with us. When I moved into a new home a few years ago, my sister recommended that I sit in the house for one week, totally empty and then build piece by piece. I took her advice, and I love my home so very much. Everyone who visits speaks of the comfort and feeling they have when they walk through my front door. That's the way a home should be. You have achieved that in your lovely furnishings that embrace your personality.
Generous light, a spacious foyer, a handsome fireplace & white roses are the starting points. The expansive empty wall is such a wonderful thing to have - over the years you will be able to collect quality pieces.
Nicolas, your apartment is such a lovely reflection of you! I completely adore how you aim to create a beautiful space that also invites your guests to feel welcomed and relaxed!! We share the same goals. By the way, when Sophie barked, my little dog Ella perked up and responded with a hello, ha!🐶🤗
Hello Nicolas, wow, what a wonderful tour, your flat has a beautiful light and look peaceful , warm, thank you for sharing, Bravo, Thank You.I know it is a lot work to do videos. see you in you next one. have a good week-end.
Mmmhmm, can easily see why he chose it. The light is beautiful. I do find it interesting there is a door into the living room. So used to the open concept of newer homes here on the West Coast. Looking forward to seeing the island. Xx!
What a wonderful tour! Love the white roses, warm walls in your bedroom, and your great attitude of doing each area as you can.. your style is beautiful and relaxing! Oh! And keeping the armoire it’s warm honey color too.. great with the neutral walls!
I just love the elegance and comfort of this home. So stylish but not in the least stuffy. Would love to move in tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. Love your style.
Thank you, Nicolas, for the wondeful house tour you gave us. Your flat is really charming, has the deco most of us enjoy and most of all, your touch which holds cozyness, simplicity, good taste and practicity! What more could one ask for? Congratulations on your tour and also on the way you explain real life issues, like being on a budget!
I really enjoy the short stories you have about even the smallest items in your home. You shop high and low end blending the two harmoniously. Your home definitely has a warm, homey, clean feeling to it. Good job on the decor, styling, and color choices. Thank you for mentioning the color names that you painted the walls. Good job on the decor, styling, and color choices. Love the high ceilings and the layout. You're so modest and honest about daily headaches, your dreams, and appreciation of quality. You're also very brave to open your home and share your life with us!! Thank you Nicolas, I very much enjoyed the video.
Nicolas your apartment is gorgeous! It has elegance, harmony, warmth, beautiful flowers 🌸, perfect decoration! Thank you for share this video with us. 🙏🏻🌹
That’s a very good tip. I’d also suggest that if the myrtles keep perishing, consider fake ones. To keep killing (even inadvertently) a living thing is not good. IMHO…
This was so fun, thank you for sharing! Watching (and listening) to you is equal parts relaxing and motivating. How is that possible? But why question the magic; it's one of the reasons I love your channel Nicolas ❤️
Delightful! I hope my “like” aids in acquiring some of that art sooner than later. Thank you for reminding us to enjoy the present moment and that some of the “finer things” needn’t be expensive.
I just love everything about this flat! The interior design is timeless and elegant, it feels organised yet homely. Definitely very jealous! Also, Nicolas, I think you would make a great therapist, your voice is very soothing 😍
So hospitable of you to give us a tour of your flat, your home. I love the high ceilings and tall windows. And I love how you've decorated it; everything is lovely: the furniture, the accents, the perishing myrtle topiaries. It's all elegant but subtle enough to make it inviting, relaxing, and cozy. Functionality and grace is the key.
I knew it! An ugly secret! Oh, the humanity! How can Nicolas show his face on UA-cam ever again. Thank you for sharing your living space, you amazingly wonderful person.
Thank you for the tour Nicolas! I adore the space and high ceilings in your apartment! The light wood floors are beautiful as well. The huge window in your kitchen is exactly the size of windows I’m planning to have in my Iowa farmhouse! We’ve been in construction for awhile and I can relate on the fact that financially we have to wait sometimes to have what we want. Much love 😘
Loved the tour and all your budget-friendly decorating. Thank you! Your style is so appealing and every room has such different "personalities." Your bedroom was my favorite room with the kitchen and living room tying for a close second. Enjoy your weekend! :)
Your home is beautiful. It looks so vintage and cottagey. You may have had to budget on many items but the look is so elegant. I love the kitchen and hope to see so much more of it. Looking forward to your style vlog, as it will help my sons to dress better and give me ideas on what I should buy for them! Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! Your videos are SO soothing. I watch them at night and they help me relax. Your voice is so sweet and calm, I love to watch you!
I loved this video🥰 thank you for showing us around. Your flat is absolutely beautiful and timeless. I completely understand you on the empty wall, I myself have a few empty walls because I’m trying to search for just the right decor. Sending you a huge hug and lots of love from Costa Rica🇨🇷❤️.
Thanks for sharing with us. It’s lovely and charming. Very cozy indeed and yeah, I love windows with a view of life going on. Loved the idea of the books on the table for lifting it up. Beautiful !
Thanks for the tour. Your flat is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on the new island. Be patient. That beautiful home in the country is coming soon.
Hi came across your channel by accident , I too love beautiful things and have been watching all your uploads all evening . I love your home but most of all I love your honesty. The facts about your kitchen table , your home being rented , your hidden DIY. It demonstrates that you live in your home it’s not just ornamental.. Well done x
I was SO excited to see the mystery kitchen!!! I was also shocked that you hadn't shown it yet, as it is absolutely beautiful! I'd love to see more of it in videos. Great tour and I love the authenticity you brought to the video!
Thank you so much Nicolas for sharing your lovely flat. It is so Beautiful and cosy, I love all your furniture and accessories, every room, feels so elegant and inviting. Love all your videos!!!!! Thanks again. Jo xx
Nicolas, I adore how sincere you are! This is such a beautiful place and anybody could think that you have a lot of money! I love your talent and good taste. It was like being invited to your elegant and confortable home. Thank you do much Nicolas! 🌷❤️
I find your flat absolutely charming. There is nothing more cosy and comfortable than curling up on a sofa with a dog, a soft blanket, and a good book. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
I can hardly wait until you get your house and garden! Your flat is absolutely charming and filled with ideas. I have been looking all day for your video and was thrilled it finally posted! Thank you for the fun!! Barbara Brunson
Hello everyone! So sorry this upload is late today - it was uploading for 6hrs! I hope you will enjoy this episode, I wanted a more natural feel, like you are walking around with me - so I kept the editing to a minimum. Let me know what you think x x Nicolas
I got the impression that you designed interiors. Is that true or false? And if not, why not? You obviously have an eye for it, not just objects, but scale, color, where to save, where to splurge, etc. Lot's of YT offer design services and clients pay according their needs - full service or just a few tips and hacks. And in the US, no certification is required, but it probably helps when marketing.
Nicolas this was an amazing video like always !
Perfection to it’s finest!
Love the apartment it’s so elegant
I do have to point out that Sophie is such a class act. it’s so sweet the way she was there looking at you explaining and talking and then all of a sudden she just passes out ! Mademoiselle heard enough!
Much love from Montreal,Quebec 🇨🇦😍😍
Yes it was relaxing and enjoyable to watch. Nicely done Nicolas.
Wonderful as always Nicolas! Thank you. Beautiful home.
My upload today is taking way longer too. I wonder if it’s doing that across the platform
Nicolas is humble and sincere. He does not mind to tell us that he is on budget.
It’s nice to hear someone say they are working on a budget while using creativity to tastefully decorate.😍
It shows he has a lot of class and has the talent to make do in a pinch, and can probably decorate better than most people that have a lot of money. I believe you can live rich, without having a lot of money, if you know how to buy quality when they are on sale, or at collector shows, antique shops, and Craig list. Nice rugs, lamps, plants and pictures really glam up a place.
Yes, he lives in a flat in the New town in Edinburgh and has a personal trainer!
@@jimmyjoejeeter2366 DIY is also a great option, and very gratifying too. I don't watch a lot of TV but one of my favourite shows was called The High Low Project and it was all about recreating high-end interiors with similar but affordable alternatives, and the more extravagant designer-type focus pieces were recreated as DIY projects (and even customized to the client's preferences).
In the end the low-end versions of the rooms looked much nicer than the high-end version which had served as the initial inspiration. I think that show is also available on UA-cam.
Yes. That's one of his best qualities which makes it more enjoyable to watch him.
I wish if all young people would be like you. Dress well, clean flat, have a beautiful decorations, and responsible for their bills. Your mom did a great job raising you as great person. Wish you all the best and huge success !!!
So kind - Thank you so much x
I appreciate people being honest when they’re on a budget. In an age of social media personalities “flexing” and pretending they have wealth that they don’t, this is refreshing.
Your interior doesn't seem like a flat, more like a country home. You've decorated your home in a lovely and comfortable style. Thanks so much for sharing.
I'm glad you think so! I really like to be comfortable x
@@NicolasFairford We should gravitate towards comfort and love it and live it. That's what you share with us and I'm inspired.
Все очень красиво просто класс !!!!!
I always thought it was a home from the bit I’ve seen! It is such a welcoming space.
im impressed by the discipline of waiting for the right art instead of setting just to have something up there.
It has required patience - but I really do know what I want so will wait! x
Your space is as lovely as you are ❤️ Thank you so much for sharing with us xx
Hi Nicholas, your interior is a mirror of your personality: sophisticated, harmonious, , beautiful and serene.
Such a kind thing to say - Thank you!
Good decision not to paint the armoire, it really does ground the room & elevates the richness in an already pristine room.
I Agree.
Me too 😊
Agree. The wood is just beautiful and it has lovely sheen. That can't be reproduced.
Absolutely
Thank you!
The flat that looks like part of a MANSION. Well done!
Such an honest apartment tour. No show off, embraced all the flaws & showed your love for your house. ❤️ Really sweet.
Nicolas, I am fighting the urge to say the following sentence: “His mother would be so proud of him.”. as a person pushing 70, it is a pure joy to me to encounter such an elegant, eloquent and fine young fellow as you showing us his exceptionally fine decorating skills. I would hire you in a flash, but we are Norwegians in the very northern reaches of Norway who have an entirely different esthetic, ie; not many things to choose from that would give a refined English Homes and Gardens vibe.❤️
How refreshing to see a youtuber on a budget, who is saving $ and taking his time to find the perfect items for his space! I am in the same position. Certain parts of my home are waiting for furniture and decor that i have yet to find/afford. I refuse to just buy pieces I don’t love. This video makes me feel better, living in an “unfinished” space. Thank you for sharing your elegant, calming flat. Well done!
I'm the same way. I'm not a minimalist, but I'd rather a small amount of good quality furniture than a large amount of tat I'd have to dispose of later.
Actually the same goes for clothing. Better to have a few, excellent quality, classic outfits, than a wardrobe full of cheap pieces.
Won't be for long! He is blowing up quick. Love it.
Thanks for your kind words x
Just goes to show that you can’t buy class.
There’s many people who would never show such personal things and yet you do it in a beautiful way without bragging. Thanks you for being so open with us and showing us your home.
Always happy to share and hopefully inspire x
I woke this morning after a busy week, made a pot of Rose tea and then thought the most beautiful thing I could possibly do would be to find one of your videos. That’s who you are Nicholas, an enhancer of life who brings beauty, love and harmony. An authentic voice in a disturbed world of shifting sands. Never doubt yourself and what you're bringing. ⚓️
As a twenty year interior designer, it's really interesting to see style through your eyes. The interior design industry here in the states is pretty guilty of showing only highly modern style that it imagines is most appealing to younger people, but there is a lot of comfort and pleasure to be found in traditional design elements no matter your age or generation. Your design POV sets you apart in that respect. Bravo. Keep up the beautiful work.
Decorating is my profession and I have to admit that your home looks very chic and expensive.You’re very talented and choosing the country chic in a french or an english way makes it elegant and cosy at the same time. You are also a very sweet and kind person. We love your channel. Greetings from Greece 💝💐
Very well put...i agree 100
Proof you can live in elegance and be on budget! Thank you for not being the typical UA-camr with a fake lifestyle. We all have those spaces we have to wait and fill with just the right piece at the right time.
thanks so much x
I love the kitchen, I think you'll find useful what I feel when I watch your videos from an aesthetic way.
I feel that Vintage, Cottagecore, Edwardian-Victorian vibes, so your kitchen fits perfectly. I'd LOVE you to use that side of the kitchen, I find it aesthetically pleasing :):)
On the other hand I LOVE YOUR SHOES :):)
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PS: If you turn up the FPS (Frames per second, anything beyond 30fps) of your camera the slo mo's will look smoother :):)
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Kind regards from North Spain.
So glad you liked the kitchen, I will be glad to film more epidoses there when I get my new island. Thanks for the tip re the FPS x
@@NicolasFairford instead of episodes your uploads are epidoses: the exact dose of joy elegance and beauty we all need! hahahaha take care!
You are a pure delight to watch and listen to. And your sense of style is so pleasant. So relaxing! Thank you for sharing with us all.
This appartment is gorgeous! Especially compared to the ones in America. The only place I have seen appartments similar to this is in NYC for astronomical amounts of money.
Edinburgh is still quite reasonable compared to other major cities x
Right?! Did you see that crown molding, shutters and wainscoting?! Such lovely features.
May your wish of having a house with a garden come true. In the meantime I think you have a very homey and well decorated apartment. Everything is very YOU !!! and I like that you always show your things with pride. 👋
Thanks so much for your wishes! x
Thank you for sharing your home. I noted several chairs painted white with tan fabric chairs. Did you buy or refurbish yourself? I have an old rocker and that is the look I’m going for!
@@deenamelendyhi this is Martha Hoffmann, you sent your comment to me. Please resend it to Nicolas. Take care 👋
i love how you place your lamps, your use of neutral colours, and you’ve styled your rooms with lovely things, your apt is cozy and yet elegant at the same time. Well done!
Hi Nicholas. Really enjoyed this video. Some suggestions for your to ponder on: How about putting the Buro between the two windows facing the street. You will still be able to see whats going on outside, but you will still have some privacy when working. Although it will cover the paneling, its not permanent. The Buro is a fabulous piece and the brown will also balance out the room. Another possibility will be to put the Buro against the blank wall in the middle with the two half white tables to balance the wall. The Buro is really beautiful. I have a very old Napoleon style study table with the small apartments and drawers to put in stationary. Open your desk up and put it in the place where the Buro is now. Again it will balance out the brown in the room. Some big bright flowerily pattern material for the sofas will brighten up the room. Love the console table in your lobby. Beautiful. A real old French mirror will round it off in your Foyer. Enjoy making your home beautiful for yourself!
People watching is a good sport. That is why people frequent sidewalk cafés in cities.
lovely beautiful ideas thankyou nicholasxx
Love your apartment. Mirrors could be hung on the empty wall to open the space. Mirrors you find at antique shops or flea markets can be brought back to life by returning them to their original state. Oriental artwork, chinoiserie, reupholstering your current sofa and chairs would refresh your apartment to your aesthetic style. I love to see talented young ones working at their passion and sharing it with others.
I agree recovering the present furniture would be a much better idea.
You could also frame some calendar art for your walls.
I bought a huge beveled mirror in a nice frame at Ross for $15.00.
To create the minimalist look, remove the couch skirt when reupholstering.
So.... it turns out I am very much a "before" kind of person. I love everything about this "country home" elegance, and can imagine kicking my wellies in the corner, hanging up the dog leash, pouring a good cuppa and toasting my toes in front of the (ethanol) fire. Your later iteration of home is lovely too, but these rooms havemy heart.
After reading the comments it made me realize that a lot of people thinks that a beautiful decorated space is about giving the impression of being rich. In reality it is all about mental health, we are visual being and what we see and live in is what makes us happy. Some are born with elegance as Nicolas and some not so much depending of the culture and surrounding. I tip my hat to Nicolas for the beauty he creates and the openess he has on this channel.
I think the view of people and cars passing by is comforting. Also reminds me of Mary Poppins for some reason 🥰
Love that!
I agree but was puzzled and surprised to see the view from the kitchen and bedroom was not what one would expect to see at a street level. 🧐
@@MS-ek2ul My living room is street level on entering, but also is on the second floor when you look out of the back window.
Nicolas ' face lit up with happiness and excitement when he entered his kitchen.
A beautiful and welcoming home Nicolas. You are refreshingly honest about having a budget but as my Mam would say 'Why be poor AND look poor' 🤣. Your home looks high end yet you are honest about many things being budget friendly. Keep up the good work ! X
Love that!
I get so much inspiration from the design of your home. It’s such a lovely, cozy and inviting home. I love the nooks and crannies of beauty that you’ve spread throughout. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
Nicolas you can always put a large, very large mirror on that wall. Itll make the room appear larger.
Yes, yes! I thought right away…that wall needs a statement mirror and they can be had going around to consignment stores or second hand places or flea markets etc. They will give you the most bang for your buck, especially if framed and even many old mirrors are beveled for heightened sophistication and lux.
@@oliviacasino8888 I agree. I hung a large mirror with a broad wood frame on my dining room wall and the wall popped!
A mirror wouldn’t really work as on the opposite wall above the fireplace there is a mirror. A mirror needs to reflect something interesting otherwise it looks even more empty and bare. I know exactly what I want for that wall so I’m going to be patient and just wait! Thanks so much for your suggestion though 💛💛
I enjoyed your tour very much! And, you have a lovely flat! I have a suggestion for your bureau; you can enhance and change the back of your shelves by painting or wallpapering thin board cut to fit each shelf or just cutting pieces of thick poster board. You are such a wonderful artist that you could paint vines or scenes of your liking for the background. Wallpaper is a beautiful and easy way to lighten and change the look. Just wrap the boards and place them in. So easy and can be beautiful. And, so easy to change even with the seasons. I love decorating too and I think your taste is excellent! Thank you for sharing your ideas with us!💗
The decorative molding and the rounded shaped walls also adds a lot of great detail and interest to your living room. Really love your decorating style and your willingness to show how to make your space look beautiful even on a minimal budget.
The features really are very special x
The epitome of class, elegance, and poise come to mind whenever you show us anything.
I really enjoyed the tour. I love how you’ve decorated.
Thank you!
What a lovely apartment !! this video reflects that having a refined taste doesn’t always go hand in hand with money, there are certain things that money can’t buy , like having an innate good taste !! Have a great weekend!!
So kind - Thank you!
I’m new to your channel. Thank you for all of the lovely ideas. Your home is just beautiful. It’s nice to know that much of your decor can be accomplished on a budget. You’re just wonderful!!!
Nicolas, I really enjoy your channel. I am sure there are many girls like me who would just love to sit in your cozy flat and be nosy together watching people pass by. Thanks for the bit of peace and loveliness you never fail to deliver.
Hi Nicolas - I love your flat! Each room is decorated so nicely. That kitchen is awesome even if the fridge is silver. I agree completely with you that your windows remain open all day. It’s so nice to be able to see outside and I believe it is mentally healthy. I live outside the capitol of California so my windows are always open and only closed at night. Take care.
Great video and tour of your flat thank you it's all the colours I love. I'd love to see a video on how to wrap the perfect gift I've developed an interest in it myself recently 🥰
Dear, dear Nicholas, your flat is so cozy and comforting. I could curl up in that armchair with a book and forget my troubles. As the tour continued I didn't see those 40 gorgeous framed botanicals you had framed from an old book you purchased. We're they on that blank wall at one time? They were so interesting and unusual. I so enjoy all your videos, blog and newsletter...and eagerly await my weekly portion of gracious living. Love!
Hello Nicolas, your videos make me feel like I'm visiting a friend. So comforting during the lockdown. Your calming voice and manner eases my anxiety.
Love your style.
Hi Madeleine, you are so right...that young man does have style!
So glad you enjoyed the tour. No, those botanical prints were in my previous flat when I lived in the Cotswolds x
You are so right! I had viewed a tour of your home on Glam Pad...now I see it is a bit different. I have no doubt you will find just the right decor for that big wall. Thanks for setting me straight. Your fans love you lots...already anticipating teatime treats. ❤
I love your flat! It has so much detail and character. You've decorated it beautifully.
What a lovely tour! I felt like I was on a personal tour. Always love seeing sweet Sophie in your videos. Love the idea of using images from books for framing. I have saved calendars with beautiful images to so the same.
Gorgeous flat! Your bedroom color is so calming.
Love your honesty about affording this or that. We all have limits. Your taste is exquisite.
What a lovely home, but even more impressed with your budget conscious tricks, tips and finds. Thank you for being so kind to your audience to share your home with us. When I moved into a new home a few years ago, my sister recommended that I sit in the house for one week, totally empty and then build piece by piece. I took her advice, and I love my home so very much. Everyone who visits speaks of the comfort and feeling they have when they walk through my front door. That's the way a home should be. You have achieved that in your lovely furnishings that embrace your personality.
You are the antidote to minimalism. We love your cozy cottagecore style. Please don’t change it. 😎
Dear Nikolas, your voice sounds like a mother's lullaby, I don't know why😴. From Russia with love
Glad you think so!
простой голос гомосексуалиста
I love the minimalistic, tall ceilinged wall. It works because it feels expansive. Time to buy art someday, so for now it's lovely.
Generous light, a spacious foyer,
a handsome fireplace & white roses are the starting points. The expansive empty wall is such a wonderful thing to have - over the years you will be able to collect quality pieces.
Nicolas, your apartment is such a lovely reflection of you! I completely adore how you aim to create a beautiful space that also invites your guests to feel welcomed and relaxed!! We share the same goals.
By the way, when Sophie barked, my little dog Ella perked up and responded with a hello, ha!🐶🤗
Here how sweet of Ella! Thank you so much x
Hello Nicolas, wow, what a wonderful tour, your flat has a beautiful light and look peaceful , warm, thank you for sharing, Bravo, Thank You.I know it is a lot work to do videos. see you in you next one. have a good week-end.
Thank you so much! x
Mmmhmm, can easily see why he chose it. The light is beautiful. I do find it interesting there is a door into the living room. So used to the open concept of newer homes here on the West Coast. Looking forward to seeing the island. Xx!
Thank you for the tour Nicolas. It helps so much to be able to orient one’s self when watching your other videos. You have a lovely home.
What a wonderful tour! Love the white roses, warm walls in your bedroom, and your great attitude of doing each area as you can.. your style is beautiful and relaxing! Oh! And keeping the armoire it’s warm honey color too.. great with the neutral walls!
Such elegance with beautiful small touches in every room; warm and cozy
Nicolas, love your flat !!!! You have made a small space so cozy and inviting ! Can't wait to see the inside of your closet !
Absolutely love love your place the kitchen is beautiful, everything is lovely
I just love the elegance and comfort of this home. So stylish but not in the least stuffy. Would love to move in tomorrow. Thank you for sharing. Love your style.
Thank you, Nicolas, for the wondeful house tour you gave us. Your flat is really charming, has the deco most of us enjoy and most of all, your touch which holds cozyness, simplicity, good taste and practicity! What more could one ask for? Congratulations on your tour and also on the way you explain real life issues, like being on a budget!
Thank you for sharing your home, Nicolas--it's beautiful and comfortable and your tall ceilings are gorgeous.
Your apartment is lovely! Enjoyed the tour very much. Have a blessed weekend!
I really enjoy the short stories you have about even the smallest items in your home. You shop high and low end blending the two harmoniously. Your home definitely has a warm, homey, clean feeling to it. Good job on the decor, styling, and color choices. Thank you for mentioning the color names that you painted the walls. Good job on the decor, styling, and color choices. Love the high ceilings and the layout. You're so modest and honest about daily headaches, your dreams, and appreciation of quality. You're also very brave to open your home and share your life with us!! Thank you Nicolas, I very much enjoyed the video.
Nicolas your apartment is gorgeous! It has elegance, harmony, warmth, beautiful flowers 🌸, perfect decoration! Thank you for share this video with us. 🙏🏻🌹
Honestly glad you talked about affording those paintings for the blank wall, makes you relatable
Topiary require a lot sunlight therefore don’t live inside. Bring them outside for at least 4 hours a day.
That’s a very good tip. I’d also suggest that if the myrtles keep perishing, consider fake ones. To keep killing (even inadvertently) a living thing is not good. IMHO…
That’s just what I was thinking. Not indoor plants.
This was so fun, thank you for sharing! Watching (and listening) to you is equal parts relaxing and motivating. How is that possible? But why question the magic; it's one of the reasons I love your channel Nicolas ❤️
Delightful! I hope my “like” aids in acquiring some of that art sooner than later. Thank you for reminding us to enjoy the present moment and that some of the “finer things” needn’t be expensive.
I just love everything about this flat! The interior design is timeless and elegant, it feels organised yet homely. Definitely very jealous! Also, Nicolas, I think you would make a great therapist, your voice is very soothing 😍
@P1B, I wholeheartedly agree!
Agree...Love, love, love his voice too
Yeeees!!
So glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for your kind words x
"I'm a nosy person" ☺ People watching is so fun
Awww so sweet Nicolas. Thank you for sharing your home with us.
So hospitable of you to give us a tour of your flat, your home. I love the high ceilings and tall windows. And I love how you've decorated it; everything is lovely: the furniture, the accents, the perishing myrtle topiaries. It's all elegant but subtle enough to make it inviting, relaxing, and cozy. Functionality and grace is the key.
I knew it! An ugly secret! Oh, the humanity! How can Nicolas show his face on UA-cam ever again. Thank you for sharing your living space, you amazingly wonderful person.
Beautiful place! I could live in a place like that very easily. Thanks for sharing your home with us here in the US!
You are my favorite Nicolas. Genuine and gentle soul. Thank you for taking us on a tour.
I am SO looking forward to seeing your new table. I would think it will be lovely and a game changer in your life.
Thank you for the tour Nicolas! I adore the space and high ceilings in your apartment! The light wood floors are beautiful as well. The huge window in your kitchen is exactly the size of windows I’m planning to have in my Iowa farmhouse! We’ve been in construction for awhile and I can relate on the fact that financially we have to wait sometimes to have what we want. Much love 😘
Loved the tour and all your budget-friendly decorating. Thank you! Your style is so appealing and every room has such different "personalities." Your bedroom was my favorite room with the kitchen and living room tying for a close second. Enjoy your weekend! :)
Thank you so much! So glad you enjoyed it!
You do such a wonderful job with your videos! I look forward to each new one you release. Thank you for sharing!
Love being able to see the behind the scenes of your beautiful videos! Gorgeous decor 😍 sending love from Canada!
Your home is beautiful. It looks so vintage and cottagey. You may have had to budget on many items but the look is so elegant. I love the kitchen and hope to see so much more of it. Looking forward to your style vlog, as it will help my sons to dress better and give me ideas on what I should buy for them! Thank you.
What a gorgeous little home, it oozes warmth.
Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us! Your videos are SO soothing. I watch them at night and they help me relax. Your voice is so sweet and calm, I love to watch you!
I love your flat. Very cozy, stylish and welcoming. Great color choices too. Thanks for sharing!
I loved this video🥰 thank you for showing us around. Your flat is absolutely beautiful and timeless. I completely understand you on the empty wall, I myself have a few empty walls because I’m trying to search for just the right decor. Sending you a huge hug and lots of love from Costa Rica🇨🇷❤️.
Nicolas: Your home is dedicated to relaxing/having good friends feel welcome. Also living within a budget, WOW!
Thanks for sharing with us. It’s lovely and charming. Very cozy indeed and yeah, I love windows with a view of life going on. Loved the idea of the books on the table for lifting it up. Beautiful !
Thank you for sharing your lovely cosy and elegant home. I love that lots of your pieces have a story. X
A very gorgeous, comfortable and elegant home! Loved the tour!!💜
Thanks for the tour. Your flat is absolutely beautiful. Congratulations on the new island. Be patient. That beautiful home in the country is coming soon.
Thank you so much x
Hi came across your channel by accident , I too love beautiful things and have been watching all your uploads all evening . I love your home but most of all I love your honesty. The facts about your kitchen table , your home being rented , your hidden DIY. It demonstrates that you live in your home it’s not just ornamental.. Well done x
I was SO excited to see the mystery kitchen!!! I was also shocked that you hadn't shown it yet, as it is absolutely beautiful! I'd love to see more of it in videos. Great tour and I love the authenticity you brought to the video!
Your apartment is beautiful! 🌺 🌺 🌺 Thank you for the tour 💕
I was one of your subscribers that wondered why you never showed your kitchen :-)
Your kitchen is adorable and perfect, not too small at all.
Thank you so much Nicolas for sharing your lovely flat. It is so Beautiful and cosy, I love all your furniture
and accessories, every room, feels so elegant and inviting. Love all your videos!!!!! Thanks again. Jo xx
Nicolas, I adore how sincere you are! This is such a beautiful place and anybody could think that you have a lot of money! I love your talent and good taste. It was like being invited to your elegant and confortable home. Thank you do much Nicolas! 🌷❤️
Your apartment is really cozy and classic. Loved it
I find your flat absolutely charming. There is nothing more cosy and comfortable than curling up on a sofa with a dog, a soft blanket, and a good book. I look forward to seeing more of your work.
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing! Your home is absolutely beautiful.
I can hardly wait until you get your house and garden! Your flat is absolutely charming and filled with ideas. I have been looking all day for your video and was thrilled it finally posted! Thank you for the fun!!
Barbara Brunson
So glad you enjoyed it! x