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[@HouseofValentina]

We recorded a part two of this video as well! Check it out! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2qzfmqHlLlgqLM

[@michelesoto5919]

Awesome, checking it out now!!

[@nellekerietveld1795]

O nice, i'm goung to see it right now!

[@doratiscareno5856]

👎

[@krissyc6165]

Thanks!

[@nicholabradbury7643]

So true 😂

[@heidifritz3053]

I very much miss the actual paper catalogue. I would typically hold onto them for 2-3 years to use as references. It’s true that the online version can be more dynamic...but for me just can’t take the place of a hard copy.

[@Mamado88]

Me to, I think a lot clearer when I have a physical copy of things

[@tinad8561]

Yep. Something about the linear presentation makes them easier to absorb than a website.

[@patricebetts6531]

You can pick up a catalog at the store.

[@laduke4324]

I so agree, miss the paper catalog and our IKEA is 3 hours away.

[@kimthomas3059]

Me too!! I have old catalogs and they are so helpful in thinking about new ideas or I love it to design my closets.

[@rebeccarendle3706]

Ikea probably designs its furniture for standard European houses... Because here in Europe the furniture fits fine!... But our houses are 1/3rd to 1/5th the size of US houses.

[@paulamunhoz]

True story

[@orsolyatoth7440]

Exactly

[@SteppingStonevlogs]

Yes, I think most people in Europe don't live in villas 😅 So the furniture size is approximately the right fit

[@LCM8992]

Ive never been to the US. But. The size of American homes seem ridiculous.

[@bevtooth]

@@LCM8992 well they do have to accommodate the massive overweight people 🤣

[@mjsimmons2605]

I live in a tiny home. So I am intrigued with Ikeas ability to produce products that help me live comfortably as well as keeping the clutter at bay. 😀 It seems you are focusing on much larger homes. I choose to live in a smaller space with less stuff freeing up my time to pursue other interests. simply.

[@abundantlyclear]

I plan to have Incredible Tiny Homes build my tiny, and I already have a lot, in one of the communities. Cannot beat first 2 years free, and then $200 a month, afterwards! Live tiny...Live free!

[@hannahm7373]

That was my impression, too. I could never take shelves out of the billy bookcase becasue I use them for actual books and I have a lot of them. In fact, they don't even hold all my books and I've gotten rid of a lot of them. And, my kallax cubes are perfect for my records and cd's (I'm just sorry that they stopped making the boxes for those cd's). Then again, I don't think anyone comes to my house expecting a designer home.

[@happispaces]

I have a small home and have bought the most amazing storage solution from IKEA.

[@annad3987]

Smug, much?

[@ABCD-si7px]

Some people are able to handle having a full life and a full home. Especially when you have lovely, large families. Glad you found what works for you.

[@tommoncrieff1154]

Her main issue with IKEA seems to be that everything is too small. I think this is US versus European city living - flats in Europe are usually small without great ceiling height unless they are in old buildings. This is IKEA’s market, they are size appropriate. In Europe if you want giant furniture, you go upmarket or search antique outlets and flea markets. Her solution is to buy 2 or 3 or 10 of everything, but most IKEA shoppers are very limited on budget which is why they’re shopping there in the first place. My own IKEA tip is paint. I paint many things I bring into my home so that I have the right colour values.

[@JDog-tn8we]

🎯

[@MsPieO]

Buy 2 of these and 4 of these. I laughed so hard. Why not just buy the right size furniture at a different store? Would probably be cheaper that way.

[@lemonielala3080]

I definitely second the paint thing! That and the decorative plastic.... Vinyl..... Whatchamacallit. On rolls that you glue to surfaces. Like giant stickers. 👌

[@ekaski1]

Yes I agree. Only 15% of Americans live in apartments, and (other than in NYC and Miami) apartments here are mostly for the young adult crowd (18-25). IKEA in the US is very popular for young adults.

[@Sarah-ew2pp]

You've definitely got better flea markets and thrift stores across the pond where everything is older! My place in Vancouver (currently vying for least affordable housing on the world stage) is one of the few where I can get an IKEA piece home and it looks *bigger* than it did in the store.

[@sachacarmenwiisberg7926]

Being from Denmark we tend to know what designer furniture that's been copied. Growing up with the classics from Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, Montana elements, Borge Mogensen etc. makes it so that no matter how much they're copied I'd still buy the originals any day. They're super classy :-)

[@dlindsay913]

Yes to part 2! It would be interesting to learn just what they "copied". You could show a picture of the original, then the dupe. It would be a thoughtful lesson!

[@annicaesplund6613]

They have their own designers.

[@windrider5845]

So refreshing to see tasteful design without needing the snobbish price!

[@alycat9186]

YES TO A PART 2!!! Also, as a “masses consumer” I wouldn’t know a rip off on design of furniture if I saw one.

[@alisoneichler4257]

Doubling rugs works for younger people but they become a tripping hazard is middle age.

[@Here_Today_]

Rug tape

[@dawnaustin4556]

Maroxa 7 there are many ways to solve that problem

[@louisebelaire-pitt2060]

What’s middle age? I’m 58 and not the slightest bit worried about tripping on carpets or anything else.

[@dawnaustin4556]

Louise Belaire-Pitt I’m with you. Same age, too!

[@louisebelaire-pitt2060]

@Maroxa 7 Total left knee replacement after 10 years of pain. I understand.

[@MoDro281]

Absolutely, IKEA has drawn ‘inspiration’ that is a little too close to iconic pieces. Let’s take the more recent, Virgil Abloh’s MARKERAD collaboration with IKEA vs Paul McCobb’s Planner Group chair.. Or the “Meltorp’ dining chair vs Norman Foster’s 20-06 stacking chair.. Or the iconic ‘Poang’ chair vs Alvar Aalto’s 406 lounge chair. Pick your battles, I suppose. Excellent suggestion to color block shelving against the same colored wall, and removing a shelf. Certainly gives more of a gallery vibe to your treasures, whereas the uniform shelves can resemble the rows of knickknacks at a resale shop. Slay on, momma!

[@blaster-zy7xx]

I very much appreciate tips on upping the look on a budget. I'm always more impressed by creative ways to make things look great on a budget than just showing off how you spend lots of money.

[@kburnscoady]

The double rug trick works extra well with their high-pile / shag rugs - the look is totally seamless! Great tips! Thanks!

[@sherrycohen1824]

Rugs can be a trip hazard. Be very careful. I broke my nose falling on a carpeted surface.

[@FrankMcGinness]

Best living room coffee table I’ve ever had was a solid five foot round faux leather console with inner storage. It was thinly padded to appear body friendly and inviting to sit, yet was also drink steady.

[@lisabaginski9155]

Double velvet curtains! 😍😍😍😍 Fabulous tip!!! And explained with so much charm. Thoroughly enjoyed the entire video.

[@amyfellows1203]

Upsizing accessories is a great tip for me! One of my fondest memories from childhood are my mom's ceramic figures and other beautiful objects dispayed in shelves. I find I am a magpie myself, and too many small objects creates a cluttered feel that's been bugging me. Sometimes you feel what's off, but can't see it -- now I see it!

[@amydunn4404]

Yes!!! Part 2 please! I work for IKEA and I love blending IKEA stuff with other styles and creating a designer look and feel! ❤️

[@HouseofValentina]

That would be a very dangerous job for me! LOL!

[@amydunn4404]

@@HouseofValentina the struggle is real! I used to work for Pottery Barn! 🤪

[@sarahgaines8027]

Wow, I’m already doing most of these things! My IKEA curtains and double rug are already on order! My feet are currently up on my 2 nesting coffee tables. Thank you for making me feel like a designer

[@carolannnoble3981]

PART 2 ..,. Is this a real question??? YES!!!!!!!! Your ideas are always spot-on and amazing.

[@HouseofValentina]

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[@azucena7castro]

Absolutely a tried and true trick is to simply repaint something

[@27Spiritgirl]

LOVE IKEA !! Thanks for always including their items to create high-end design on a teensy budget! xoxo

[@elenalatici9568]

Have you seen the prices lately? They're a long way from teensy.

[@karenleyden9840]

These are excellent tips & I really appreciate how thoughtful & precise you are in explaining them. Especially love your use of photo examples! Thank you Valentina!

[@victoriabarclay3556]

I used ikea curtains to cover a built in bookcase in a bedroom. It’s a whole wall so the floor to ceiling curtains cover the clutter and create a design wall. I love my 4 billy bookcases. The most affordable bookcases with glass doors to protect our books. They are on two walls of our dinning room and we get lots of positive comments

[@robinbarrett1158]

I’ve been using clip curtain rings as shower curtain rings so I’m not limited to only using shower curtains. It opens up a whole new realm of design in my little bathrooms.

[@kimthomas3059]

I LOVE IKEA. They have wonderful room designs and ideas..

[@heatherjohnson7360]

I’ll be waiting for part 2, this was so fun!

[@andronicemarinis1072]

Such fun!

[@HouseofValentina]

Here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2qzfmqHlLlgqLM

[@amberdallinga4948]

This video is extremely american, Ikea items definitely aren't too small for european homes

[@ananayah]

Yeah, Americans love everything big. Including big, fat butts🥴🤣😂

[@louisebelcher1497]

My American hone is 4200 square feet, I can relate

[@DulceN]

@@louisebelcher1497 My house in Va. is 4,300 sq. ft., so I can relate as well and I prefer solid wood pieces.

[@annewollstein3511]

I agree, the apartments in Germany are small, we need the storage room. Having said that there were some good ideas and I enjoyed watching.

[@r.irizarry-diaz6979]

@@ananayah feeling at home? That comment was so rude! A reflection of who you really are!

[@kellieleahy66]

I don't own one IKEA piece, but I found this information very useful. Thank you! 🙂 I'd love to hear about your other tips, as well. Too much good advice is always welcome.

[@hsblanke]

Been looking for an outdoor rug and can't find the right size. Presto, chango--buy two smaller rugs. Goes under the category of "duh, why didn't I think of that." Thanks for the suggestion!

[@carolinemurray7648]

Created my billy bookcase built in fireplace wall - now to remove a shelf from each and use larger decor pieces - thank you!

[@paperologist]

How did you make a fireplace? Do you have a channel? Electric fireplace?

[@carolinemurray7648]

@@paperologist electric fire mounted into gap and tiled round with subway tiles and two billy book cases either side with trim and skirting boards (baseboards) - all wires for tv and fire fed through book cases with hole cut in back of shelves for access and doors put on bottom half of shelves - check out Pinterest for fireplace wall/ billy book case built ins and adapt it to suit your needs!

[@maryperez3769]

Love the tips Valentina! Your laugh makes my day!! Keep up the Joy, we all need the sunshine.

[@sandrapage1536]

Yes for a Part 2!

[@marinamacielsoares9223]

Thank you for the EXTREMELY INSIGHTFUL, INNOVATIVE AND USEFUL tips! I watch tons of decorating videos and you somehow manage to keep fresh and inspiring! Loved the tips, will definitely incorporate at least 3 of them in my home, and those are not just useful for ikea furniture but for overall home decoration!

[@LivNtheBESTLife]

Just got home from therapy for my son now it’s time for my therapy watching House of Valentina

[@heatherjohnson5612]

I understand the designers being upset but if IKEA can make it more affordable for buyers then as a consumer, I’m grateful! Great suggestions!

[@joycerange3546]

Great tips! Yes on part two. I often fill an empty, larger space, as in the bookcases, with a smallish picture, BUT! In an oversized frame. Especially nice if the frame itself is nice enough to be the art itself.

[@carolmiller5713]

I’ve been shopping at IKEA (sometimes with my designer friend) for years. I like the clean, simple lines that look high end if used properly.I use the Merete curtain in floor to ceiling length. I bought a large wool rug about 20 years ago that still looks great and is larger than what they sell these days and a similar tug at design store costs almost $1000! .

[@christinearmington]

Exactly. Hang to the ceiling.

[@ssoozee]

Love the ideas; love the laugh! Thank you so much for this video. My hubby and I are smack dab in the middle of figuring out what we want for our home, and now I have more confidence in a direction. 💖

[@JessicaHessjessanotherhess]

I would love a part two. Thank you for all of these tips. Some I knew and some I did not. There was an image in the video that I also found so inspiring. It was of a pink couch. I love decorating my home in greens and blues and neutrals. But adding one or three pieces in a new, pretty color could really be fun and make it feel completely different. I NEVER would have thought of a pink couch before.

[@blaster-zy7xx]

Totally agree with the lighting tip. When I remodeled my kitchen and built a home theater, I added many mini spot lights that accented where a there was major appliances and I knew I was going to feature artwork. When it was all done, that was the most dramatic effect. And that wasn't expensive, but I did have to fish a lot of wiring into the ceiling. But that was my favorite thing that brought the whole space way up.

[@rosalindhambleton9012]

Bonjour Valentina ! it is a YES for a part 2. Now let me tell you that I absolutely love all of those tips especially "take one shelf out" that is genious !!!!! Thank you V. Have a great day. - Rosalind -

[@mirheart]

I love these tips videos! But bookcase tips are always so hard to make work when you have as many books as we do.

[@WomanRoaring]

not filling every inch is so important. I'm a graphic designer and when I work with certain restaurants they want to fill their menus or advertisements with so much info and they always want to overcrowd the design. I keep reminding them that you need negative (empty) space so your eyes know where to focus and then flow through the artwork otherwise it's just a hodgepodge mess that you ignore and won't be effective. Homes are the same way, too much stuff looks like clutter and doesn't look good.

[@garypuckettmuse]

Good point and makes me wonder - why oh why are menus the ULTIMATE offender? The restaurant may not be overly dressed, the front sign may be very tasteful . . .and then they fling that two foot high twelve pages of dense writing in front of you and it all turns out to be eggs, chicken or hamburgers, haha. Stay in your business. It needs you.

[@mailtomiguel]

Less is more!

[@haleymist09]

@@garypuckettmuse 😂😂😂 good point!!

[@bellhowell2788]

Exactly,, my friend has floor to ceiling stuff. Some of it are very valuable collectables, I remember seeing the two drunks playing the piano. LOL

[@terryobrien388]

Clutter drives me crazy 😝

[@lytxn1453]

Yes I would love to see Part II! I have a modern small home and love learning about using large items in small spaces.

[@orlybabe]

So eye-opening! Yes please to part 2 and also a video about their best stuff for the kitchen - dinnerware, cookware, glasses, bowls, storage jars etc - that don’t scream IKEA lol

[@fulviokatmarano7692]

Yes please, would love a part 2, 3, 4 ❤️

[@LSinclair]

This was wonderful, Valentina. Such helpful ideas for a room to look bountiful! Thank you, as always.

[@krissycrissman6653]

Nothing beats a beautiful view and a cozy done correctly, your home is your new best Snugverse friends gave

[@aliciacatherineegan]

Love the idea of doubling everything!

[@NdnUrbanCat]

Love the tip, " You don't have to fill every space."

[@lynnnovak889]

Tips 6 & 9 are brilliant and I've never heard another designer say this! Great info and thank you for sharing your knowledge! YES to Part 2!

[@JovinMyHeart4Eva]

Loved this video 🥰 Great tips on shelves. Thank you.

[@stephenwilliams1269]

I thoroughly enjoy the video. I have been interested in interiors for decades, most people are on budgets so when designers take the effort to pass on tops and tricks it is always worth a watch. Thank you so much. Your friendly professional approach with being condescending is so refreshing. I have subscribed and look forward to more of your wonderful videos when you have to to make them. Thank you once again. Greeting from London UK.

[@evepaludan7713]

IKEA: The only home goods store where you can grab something to eat. (That I know of.) I like how affordable things are, too.

[@melissakinnard3414]

Excellent ideas for designing ! I love these 😊

[@jessicabirkeland1580]

Part two please❤️

[@HouseofValentina]

great!!

[@Coco-rw2qx]

Yes, yes, yes to part 2 !!!

[@merinashakya5507]

@@HouseofValentina I'm just gonna jump ahead and ask for a part 3 as well! :D I learn things from your videos that I don't see or hear from anywhere or anyone else. Maybe it's my own limitation, maybe not. I don't really care, lol. The pieces of advice you give are helpful, insightful, and it really feels like it comes from your wealth of experience. Thank you!

[@NAZDIK]

@@HouseofValentina yes plz🙏🏻❤️

[@alicialoves3]

I just L0VE your IKEA videos!!!

[@maryhardy3503]

Loved this Valentina, so yes please part two! Thank you so much!

[@cherisagona4326]

I would definitely value a part 2! Thanks for the designer advice.

[@michelegraham9044]

Space in Scandinavia is very limited hence IKEA’s ethos. Would love to see part 2 as a newcomer to your channel.

[@HouseofValentina]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/m2qzfmqHlLlgqLM

[@Lorelly5]

Thanks ❤-part 2 is always nice 😊

[@kirkbolt7055]

Thanks for ‘same color piece and wall’ idea!

[@karensmith5782]

Karen: What a great video ! ONE of your best.Thanks for taking the time to put these together. Also I love your upbeat personality.

[@Hospitable_Home]

Yes part 2 please. You are amazing Valentina I love this channel. It’s my not so guilty pleasure!

[@HouseofValentina]

Thanks so much!!

[@mystictailsfarmga]

I love your channel! I have been renovating a 1900 Folk Victorian Farmhouse in Sparta GA for past 3 years, just finishing up on ground level, but lots more to go. I'm learning a lot from you, so thank you very much! If you would do a segment on Folk Victorian that would be awesome as there isn't much decorating advice for these old farmhouses. 💞

[@alisonmary1443]

Absolutely brilliant tips, first time watching one of your videos and I have seen were I have been going wrong a lot of the time. I have just finished painting my kitchen, very pleased but adding to it is going to be very different as with the other rooms. Thank you so much, and lots more videos to watch, wonderful!

[@whiskersBOOSTER2]

Yes to a part two. This was fantastic

[@nancyhoskins197]

Part Two for those of us with curiosity and need a boost of creativity, .

[@shirleykathan-sayess5764]

Yes, yes, yes! Part 2! Excellent tips. Thank you. ❤️ Shirley

[@IvetaWells]

Love the idea of matching IKEA furniture color to the wall color. Thank you.

[@desireedjanie]

After 3mins I paused the video to say yes yes yes to part II 💕👍

[@despinablow6904]

Love all these tips! I have been thinking about buying an IKEA bookcase for my home office.

[@portiaread9484]

Yes! Part 2 will be great ! Thank you for all the tips.

[@Rarjona74]

Valentina, yes part 2 please. You are amazing and your smile is so refreshing!!!

[@cherylpobe9692]

Part 2 please! This was so helpful. Thank you 😊

[@olgaanisimova6916]

I love the idea of doubling a coffee table or just getting a bigger size one. Never thought of it or heard other designers mention this tip.

[@nancyheger2463]

I really like the remove a shelf and decorate idea. I think I will use that when staging our home for sale by putting in artwork and artwork lighting into the center larger space. Great Idea! Yes, I would like to see part 2!

[@cindymoore4468]

RUNNING TO MY BOOKSHELVES! BTW...YOU ARE A NATIONAL TREASURE.

[@michellepicard2780]

I absolutely loved this episode and ive been watching a long time ☺️

[@lsdutchy9037]

Wow, I just came back from Ikea☺️ Yes, part 2 please...

[@user-xo2bx6lf7z]

Your personality makes the presentation so worth watching and the tips so spot on

[@melissaz1153]

Thank you so much for the ideas, some I knew and others were genius! Had to pause your video to relook at my space and could already imagine new ideas 💡 YES, please !!!! Would love to see a part 2 and agains THANKS 🤩 I’m excited to get started.

[@leilakadribasic]

Love the tips accompanied by photos. Part 2 please!

[@joannewilloughby7428]

Definitely would love to see a part 2

[@davidjurgenson6649]

Love love all your knowledge and sense of humor that you and your husband share

[@sommeryunes4386]

I would like a part 2. Placement of different pieces….

[@Lena-cl6ye]

These Ikea videos are my kryptonite.

[@cherylkavanagh3387]

Great video, Valentina! Yes, part two!!!

[@suzanneu2]

Yes! Please do part 2! I got some ideas from this video that I’m going to try.

[@charmainewu5493]

So good! Your tips are unique and thoughtful - I really really appreciate you sharing these tips with us :)

[@heidichin8896]

Part 2!!!

[@Silkelovesit]

Amazing tips! Thank you, Valentina!

[@carolinemaja2199]

Happy advertisement! Buy buy double, double!! Can't get enough!

[@lindatoews5265]

Yes, more, more, that was awesome!

[@hodgettsfamilypn]

I am absolutley going to use the curtain idea and I live in a s,all victorian cottage in the U.K. and have found that less is more on shelving. Recently I have been playing with one or two larger ornaments and have found that if I choose fairly plain pieces but with texture it is very effective. Yes please to part two and thank you for all the tips in part one:)

[@fancycat]

Part 2 please! And 3,4,5 etc😁

[@peteperez462]

I have never thought about switching out my knobs.... Thank you! Definitely a part 2

[@patriciagiot2583]

Thank you very much for these tips. Very interesting and useful. We are getting a new home. So we will need new decoration. Yes please, I would love to hear part 2. Thank you Valentina !

[@marinarehren7076]

I'd love a part 2 and found your tips very helpful. I'd never thought about the advantage of scaling up. Thank you for pointing that out. It really helped me to understand why somehow my living room design does not make me happy. Tweaking the scale of things might just be the answer!

[@FrankMcGinness]

One way high design can be easily realized is by having just a few big, oversized (and VERY nice) pieces per room, and with virtually nothing else. Clutter free makes spacious makes each carefully selected piece seem more important as a signature statement - stately, rich, spartan.

[@JM-vj7we]

Please do a part 2. Ive already incorporated many of your ideas years ago.

[@jilldavis5769]

Yes for Part 2!