One detail about the chair and how it's positioned is that the leather straps add a swoop that aligns with the edges of the coffee table and the color of the leather ties it in perfectly, too. It's a subtle dynamic movement in the space.

omg your explanation of why you’re drawn to stripes or plaid made me realize why i hate printed plaid so much (like it’s dishonest about the material)

I love this minimalist vibe, very cozy!

Really like the pendant lights you recommended in the video. Where can I get them?

Well, I actually learned to like the Frame tv. You see, the issue with a tv is not revealing, that you own one, but what it becomes, whenever it is not in use: A black screen as a wall decoration. Not a painting, not really a mirror, just something, that looks like a very uninspired piece of art. And: It distracts. People are used to look at it - although there's nothing going on. So - by turning it into just another picture on the wall, it can be easier ignored.

Oh! I despised the color coded books from the moment I saw them. I'm a voracious reader--3-5 books a week. First time I saw that design I thought "That person never reads." There's one KZbin designer that I really like but given a stack of books are always did this for a long, long time. It got to the point when I would say "Oh, no! Color coding in five..four...three...two...one!"

Great Video Noah! Thanks for showing these examples!

I like the apartment you ended up with more - much more built-in character and nicer floors (not sure if this one was a new building in an older style, or an old building that has had too much character removed). But I so get you on the dream of getting to hunt down and decorate with a cool room divider. Hopefully one day we'll both get to fulfill that dream. 😄

Scandinavian homes are always so simple…

That light made me think of a giant spider.

I love the way you talk about design and break it down. I would love to hear you talk about how to approach building a space, what pieces do you start with/end with?

I agree with everything except the exposed lightbulbs. I love them .. especially industrial lamps.. side note I love this guy .. he has a nice chill relaxed vibe

This is probably your fourth video that I binged watched and I love the way you talk, reminds me of a great talented friend. Your videos are amazing. I do agree with posting every other Thursday. 👍🏻 Other than that, I was so happy with the changes, and the ideas for this space. Especially I’m glad that instead of referring them to completely changing the cabinet’s beautiful wood color ‘ you actually worked with it and added little bit of black finishes, including light fixtures. Adding light to sink was ingenious but having curtain definitely did hurt my feelings 😂😅” just kidding” I think it’s a personal choice and I wouldn’t prefer curtain because no matter how much you care, someone sharing your space down the road would create a huge mess with water or maybe we ourselves would, while washing produce or dishes. Bulky round chair 🪑 in my humble opinion took from the thoughtfulness and beauty of that whole space and actually made that corner look disconnected from rest of the house. One more thing” maybe it’s just my idea and preference but I wouldn’t hang a huge textured fabric material next to my food because over the time it would collect a lot of ick/dust right up my food 😅, and it would be soaking all the food aromatic flavors. and one more reason not to do this is because it really would become a nightmare if your client would later own pets or do own them and you can imagine why…..! ”.😂 I hope they won’t have 🐈🐈‍⬛ . They would have to vacuum that every few weeks which would drive them crazy or the cats would be hanging instead of that lamp 😂 I own cats speaking from experience 😅, and it would collect pet’s fur. With all due respect, these are just my personal preferences and feedback ❤😊

The whole time you were talking about your couch I was obsessing about the ceiling light. It's amazing.

I like the look of it but, respectfully, I'm not convinced that putting bookshelves high above a sofa is very practical. It works just fine if your books are merely decorative (but then, why bother to have them?), but if you actually read, you'd find yourself standing on the sofa to get and replace the books. Just a thought. Love your channel!

Could you do a design review of Emma Chamberlains house? I love your videos, you have really gotten me into interior design ❤️

Lighting in a room is like jewelry. It sparkles and dazzles. Sometimes you only want or need a single piece like when you are reading on a cozy night. Sometimes you need every light on. My personal record was 8 lights in one room. I had so many options for the moods I wanted to create.

'and then they twist the knife..' 😂

omg stumbled on your videos while brainstorming a lighting solution for my bedroom and I love the thoughtful content you make that feels like much more authentic design that requires greater presence in the space you occupy -- honoring the character of your home, the culture and style of your city, and seeing value in the objects you use (not masking them as something else and appreciating objects that were crafted for longevity). I honestly hadn't thought of my design values much before this or thought about how they relate to my values in the rest of life, so this was very clarifying, especially because our values are I think quite similar. I'm often a blunt person, and I find honestly much more comfortable, and I think a design philosophy of prioritizing function and respecting the materials used creates a more honest and thus more comfortable home. it's not a stage, it's the place you live, and it's so much better to embrace that necessary functionality. i'm also excited to see your lampshade journey for the one that tragically broke, because i have a beautiful antique lamp that i've been stumped to find a shade for (mostly because modern shades don't fit it).

Big fan of warm oak tones, but the kitchen floor and counter top clash badly with the rest of the flooring. I would probably try staining the oak in this case.

As a tech geek myself I’d recommend you watch this video to get a very easy and detailed explanation of how to operate the different parts of your KZbin channel. The channel is a branch of the main channel MKBHD. Great tech channel if you are ever wanting to see this side of KZbin! Love the history of lighting and and my choruses mind fount this video! Look forward to checking out your channel I love your style of video also it has a lot of potential so I hope the recommended video gives you some creative inspiration! ,Best of luck!

The way you layered those shelves is so subtle, but placing the deeper one on top does make that desk area feel more enclosed and cozy. Accessible and replicable on a budget. Also huge shout out to that silvery sphere punctuating the end of the bookcase. Iconic.

it's simply so mesmerizing to see how you perceive your surroundings with such depth and involvement

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Would love you to know my professor showed this in an intro to interior design lecture

Recently came across your channel and I am so inspired by your design ideas!!!

Is it possible to paint a swatch on the side table to see how it dries? Maybe underneath? Suggesting that because of a terrible experience I had putting regular wall paint on a wood desk. Even after sanding and priming, the paint never dried down nicely and the desk was always sticky. Picking up heavy objects off the desk, like my laptop, would make this awful unsticking sound. I would use chalk paint or something made for furniture if I ever did a project like that again (but those don't come in as many color options, I know!)

the sink area suggestions with the open shelving and curtains were so smart!! I had to stop the video to go read the comments haha

Such an inspiratonal tutorial meanwhile i am being indesicive in picking lights for my new tiny apartment. So much thanks from Hong Kong❤

when you revealed the pernilla chair i audibly gasped

You had me at saying no refinishing cabinets bc the client was a renter.

Hi Noah, what about fridges. I think they can ruin a kitchen so easily, and I would love ideas on how to affordably not do that. Thankyou, love your videos

Where is your menorah from Noah?

Please please make a video on bathroooomss

Awesome info, thanks so much. also, 😍 please please please tell me where you got the coffee mug in the beginning of the vid, i need them!!

You have some great Ideas 💡

hi, certified arborist here! cute ficus, and i love your channel so so much. you probably already solved the plant situation but if not, i’d suggest *not* staking it but rather pruning it to promote more top growth. don’t take off too much at once, but perhaps take off a couple of those smaller diameter lateral branches without taking the main stem (with the thickest diameter) which will tell it to grow higher instead of bushier. then in a year or two revisit it and take off a few more if you think it needs it. ❤

I've noticed that you frequently say 'if it's make sense', but you should know: it's always makes sense, I always relate to you and understand your explanation. From every video I watched from you I always learnt something new! and I'm grateful for that. Very cool apartment, I hope you will enjoy living there. I'm sending you a lot of love from Serbia. ✨️

I really like the simple, low stimulating video in lightning and sound! It’s a joy to watch and im so happy i found you!

Hi Noah! Thanks for the video! Im also looking for Roman blinds and living in Dk I was wondering which brand you used? :) Thanks in advance for your help!

aesthetic🎉

I always love design seed

Never expected Noah to source a metal pokeball as decoration 😂 the place is looking great, thanks so much for walking us through your thought processes for everything.

I love how you always explain why you think something is bad, I've been watching youtubers who don't and it just makes me feel so bad lmao. I'm new to learning about interior design, so when a youtuber who to me has a lot of ethos is just like "it's BAD", and I don't necessarily agree at first, I get confused and stressed lol:)

re: fake wood grain - how do you feel about wood veneer?

Curious on why you don’t push the sofa against the back wall?? Definitely gives it a certain ‘floating’ look, but gives up so much valuable space in apartment

For households with pets, it's much less safer to have these plastic plants compared to real ones. With real plants, either my cats killed the plant, or the plant kills my cat 😂

The room is so clean and simple. Love the look.

גם אני אוהבת חנוכיות או מנורות גלויות בבית! זה כל כך מוסיף ומחמם את הלב❤

Soporific....