10 Design Trends That Are BADLY Done & What To Do Instead

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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro & Thoughts On Trends
00:45 - Exposed LED Strips
01:54 - Random Accent Walls
03:50 - Everything In The Same Neutral
05:12 - Random Knick Knacks
05:52 - Bare Bulbs
07:12 - Pop of colour
08:05 - Loud Faux Finishes
08:50 - Can Lights
10:12 - Generic Art
10:49 - "Modernising" Homes
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[@reynardlowell]

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[@williamstephenson7942]

Hey Reynard - is it possible for me to find that painting/print behind you for my own apartment? Cheers!

[@poollypoopins4948]

Hi reynard where is your white table lamp in the background from?

[@denisechavoya2813]

Great video and good information.

[@Running4Daze]

Some good helpful tips 👍 n handsome sweater choice today I definitely need to work on the wall art behind my living room couch-but hv zero art skills. So guess I can look around local artists

[@MeanOldLady]

LOVE that shower with the LED strip. 😎

[@annjohnson8437]

Thank you for the great tips! ❤

[@micharakowski1604]

Great content as always, thanks for all the knowledge in this channel, it's been very helpful when working on an interior design for my new apartment!

[@MeanOldLady]

I like a good accent wall that's cohesive with the rest of the room & not a jarring contrast. I'm planning on a light to mid-toned (unlike the typical, dark, deep colors) tiki wall for my aquariums & plants that will frame everything together & not stick out like a sore thumb in my otherwise Boho-Japandi house. Framing it with gently carved, mid-toned, wood molding should do it justice & help it match the built-in book cases & provide balance.

[@27Spiritgirl]

Fantastic tips! I've often wondered how the designers make LED strips look so seamless and elegant instead of garish. Also I've been guilty of the "everything in the same neutral" - I'm learning so much!! PS love your beige jumper -- looks beautifully polished on camera! Xo from Canada ❤️

[@jorgesmith2000]

All lights should be dimmed. We have exposed style led kitchen pendants. They work really well dimmed and provide sufficient lighting for most tasks

[@EEmusic1]

I just found you, but I already love your videos. Thank you for such succinct, engaging, and helpful videos!

[@hchayes9431]

Great advice we switching from pocket lights to can lights.

[@uses0ap]

Can you do a video on ceiling fans?

[@botanical500]

Good advice about LED lights! Thanks!

[@randomletter-5i4]

bravo...very good video.

[@TSinRM]

Excellent food for design thought.

[@NovaNocturnus]

Thank you so much for saying that about “modernizing” homes. I’m tired of seeing people destroy beautiful old homes and sterilize them into having no personality or warmth to them whatsoever.

[@TsadiyahBarnett]

I soooo agree!!!

[@jusatesst]

Watching vid now😄

[@Gh-id1nl]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Useful content, I wish you success

[@shahbaz8911]

Is that limewash on your wall ?

[@WeTopia_]

Love your suggestion of incorporating different shades of a color on the paint chip!

[@BingingInPeace-ev3bp]

I love your video but don’t understand the disdain for mass produced art. Not many of us have the budget or the inclination to DIY art. I’ve gotten a lot of art from Target and Home Goods. They look pretty good. There are a few I regret. I’ve also gotten art off Etsy. I think if a piece of art work makes you happy, go for it!

[@didiercatz]

That image at 4:00 reminds me so much of that Victorious scene where they drop off a balcony

[@chitrasrinivasan184]

Could you please let me know where you got your table lamp behind you? Thank you

[@stacistaci6657]

Painting an arch over a rectangular 🚪 Is wild! 😆

[@thekwendyhome]

I was going stir crazy during lockdown lol. Don’t worry. It didn’t last long but I get roasted for it even four years after the fact. 😂

[@stacistaci6657]

@@thekwendyhome Since it was during lockdown, it’s understandable! 😆🤣

[@przemyslawtomkiewicz2914]

very interesting and factual material 👍

[@alithea8657]

I used to not get fun stuff for my house for fear of it going out of fashion too but y'know what... Was boring. So I stopped doing that. Now I'm more happy. Do what you want with your house.

[@skate103]

Ive always thought accent walls are tacky, never seen one I liked.

[@thekwendyhome]

Ahh appreciate the tag Reynard! 🥰 It’s been fun experimenting and learning.

[@maielenasong]

I love what you do! Thanks for sharing! :) I see that many items can be bought on Temple and webster. I live in Denmark (europe), do you know if they ship to Europe?

[@thekwendyhome]

Hahaha! I peek my previous home in your cover photo. I’m the guilty party of painting over my door frame. To be fair, it was lockdown and I lost my job. So I was having a bit of fun. Would love to be credited for the photo even if it was poor design haha! Thanks for your input. Definitely learning.

[@reynardlowell]

Oh hey! I've linked to your channel in the video description, but had to change the thumbnail as it was performing poorly 😬

[@thekwendyhome]

@@reynardlowellhot dang! 😅 poor toenail door doesn’t bring in as many views anymore. The internet and I nicknamed it this bc of a hilarious comment that said it looked like an overpainted pinky toe. 😂 ps: genuinely loved this video. You’re so kind even in your critiques!

[@zvezdoblyat]

That kitchen with not one, not two, but three bulbs with different light temperatures was so infuriating! Lol

[@JustAnotherBrotherHD]

Modernising to the 20th century?? So not the century we’re currently in 😂😂

[@reynardlowell]

Oops my bad!

[@-OBELUS-]

Most of these things are just lame choices ignorant people make but destroying period homes THAT is criminal.

[@lifeby2044]

I have a question for you ......why you point out the same design aspects which are dated, not pleasing to the eye, poor quality etc etc. You as an ID should tried not to do what others have done 7 months prior. Being original, daring and unique is a great part of ID.

[@danieljordan5572]

You can make it longer and have two magnetic attachment points on the long sleeve and at the bottom of the sleeve have a little bars that stick out and actually block the tripod mount from spinning mechanically instead of just squeeze fit

[@sterlgirlceline]

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@elfchild9]

I really appreciate your distinction between the trend itself, and how badly/well it's executed. It changes the thought process from "I like this, but X picture makes it look tacky" to "I like this; how can I use it in a well-planned way?"

[@antbarwick]

Anyone know which shelving unit behind him is?

[@Talon97]

Agree 100% with the LEDs. They already look tacky and childish to begin with but thatns to online personalities every sheep out there wants to jump on the trend and put LEDs everywhere...

[@lormor460]

You answered a question just by the simple phrase of, “You should only be displaying what is functional, sentimental or beautiful to you”. I recently replaced an ottoman with a coffee table. Everything I have is where I want it and I have been debating on whether I should get something to decorate it but deep down wanted it just with nothing. Same with my new end table. 😊😊.. Now I know that unless something with that criteria comes into my life, that is how they remain. ❤❤. Also, there is nothing neutral about my home. I need color. ❤ I have been a subscriber for about a month or so and I just love your channel.

[@amandaallen3422]

For years I didn't buy lamps because it seemed wasteful when we had so many can lights, but I started adding lamps in the last few years and it really makes a huge difference in creating mood and energy in our living space. Glad you touched on this topic

[@ghaywoood5]

While I agree on your last point about modernizing homes, a better location is certainly not an "exception" considering there's a whole "location location location" phrase.