10 Living Room Interior Design Mistakes & How To Fix Them

[@tinaT-g2p]

yeah the biggest mistake i made when i moved was rushing and buying everything at once, now i have to slowly sell and replace things because it doesn't quite work

[@aj0101]

For the first time I'm seeing a genuine person explaining interior so well with contents to the point , no unnecessary talks . It's worth watching you every time ❤

[@patriciazoerner]

Probably the most informative interior design channel I have ever seen on KZbin! He covers lots of very specific and useful details.

[@Rob-yu1lw]

Your channel is so helpful, your voice is very calming, you don't ridicule anyone - thank you

[@AdrienneMint]

Yes! I could listen to him talk all day

[@NeoNoirX]

at 4:00 he talks about how ridiculus it is to place a tv high and it couse neck pain, arent tv's supposed to be high so your neck remains straight, camel back laptop users might disagree

[@javascriptkiddie2718]

It’s AI 😂

[@vb8801]

​@@javascriptkiddie2718?? what do you think is AI?

[@janeann3331]

I love what you're saying about taking time. It's easy to want to finish a room right away but then you could miss out on other items that might look just as nice or better. Plus, it might be expensive.

[@JoyFrohmam]

Watching the video empowered me to reassess my own living room design, especially regarding color choices and the use of accessories, helping me make informed decisions to enhance the overall look and feel of the space.

[@khlaidelmustafa170]

Thank you for being such an excellent teacher. Not only is your channel helpful, its also very enjoyable and classy. Your choice of topics and accompanying pictures and videos is spot-on, and it is clear how much work you put into each and every video. Much appreciated :)

[@kgalvin7503]

Reynard - I find your videos so useful - they are very well constructed, and you present beautifully. Please keep them coming!

[@aananasjuice]

genuinely obsessed with your videos, your suggestions are always very valuable. and i love the calm and peaceful vibes that you bring

[@asheirahs_nook]

As for lighting, I always go for warmer lights, since I'm highly sensitive and colder light is often too blue for me

[@erwinlimawan3158]

TV too high is apparently such a common issue there’s an entire subreddit for it.

[@HellCatt0770]

Yup I have one! Blinkin’ electricians 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@SM_zzz]

Pay the sparky to put it where you want, job done! ❤

[@MarimoMare]

These days, if you buy a TV, you have an issue

[@BloodnutXcom]

​@@MarimoMare why?

[@ZigSputnik]

@@BloodnutXcom Yeah, why @MarimoMare?

[@baderinwa1]

I have no new pieces in my home. I shop at high end furniture resale shops, estate sales, antique shops, garage sales , eBay and auctions. My furniture and accessories have been acquired, individually, throughout the years. My preference is quality and timeless pieces. Comfort and durability is also paramount for seating, such as sofas, chairs and beds.

[@jazzew]

Thanks for all of the tips, this helps a lot! I'm clearing my living room and Mom's guiding me through each side and corner. I have a one-bedroom apartment, and I sometimes wonder if I should risk nailing things in the wall, like support for better lighting. I suppose I can fill in the holes whenever I leave, but I get so scared. LOL

[@reynardlowell]

Just fill in the holes, you won't regret it!

[@mark9294]

Perfect timing, just working on furnishing a living room 😊

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I don’t understand how people can buy sofas and living room chairs online. The only way I know if I’m interested in those items is to actually sit on them.

[@rainacherienne1010]

Yep, I agreee but then there is nothing locally I liked

[@AdrienneMint]

Same for me. I bought my bed linens online from the Company Store and they are fabulous. And my coffee mugs. Even 4 different rugs.But not my sofa and chairs! I went to stores and sat on them! Those things i feel, you need to try before you buy.

[@WhatsEvenRealAnymore]

I buy all my furniture online. You have a huge variety of options. I just make sure it’s free returns.

[@lormor460]

My problem with pulling furniture away from the wall is 1. It doesn’t work in my living room, 2. It leaves ugly gaps showing cords from lamps, etc. I like wide open, empty space in the middle. Since removing a console table from behind my sofa and pushing it against the wall, my living room feels clean and uncluttered. I have a small home with open concept. I also watch my grandchildren and I love to have a place where they can bring their toys out and play ❤ With that being said, I have been enjoying and learning from your channel. This is just something I cannot do.

[@ToryKile]

Your videos are extremely enjoyable and informative. I would love to watch one dealing with incorporating antiques with more contemporary, comfortable pieces.

[@efffs]

thanks to your channel, really big help to us who are moving in. anw, you have more energy than in previous videos. I love it!

[@modi5843]

VIDEO IDEA: Could you do a tutorial for "Rayon" for a complete beginner?

[@susanned85]

Great idea 😃

[@awdooda]

I love the black triangular lampshade floor lamp at your back of the video. Actually I’ve been trying to find such kind of lamp shade shape! I like geometry and mix & match is my favourite. May I know for where could I get it? Thanks so much for the video you do for us.

[@wobbywobbo]

hi, i was wondering if you have some tips on furnishing a narrow open plan living space

[@nicname2277]

Woah, Rayon is actually incredible. I do a lot of conceptual residential home designing and its very capable. Thanks for sharing!

[@sdmsdm7926]

"parting the Red Sea"....LOL!...LOL!....thanks for that comic moment....I see that THAT is a mistake many people make that's why YOU are the expert and we are not....thank you for the wise advice.

[@ronilda2231]

Listening to you makes me calm.

[@severaokuzawa9151]

I would like a suggestion on how to use armchairs to sit in front of the TV set, I live in Japan and I can't find a sofa that suits my taste and at the same time I want to avoid placing a sofa directly in front of the set because in most Sometimes we sit on the floor in front of the coffee table. Another problem is that the dining +living room has 6 doors and only one wall to support the TV. Thank you for your attention.

[@jillianh4624]

LOL to the bong on the table at 5:15 🤣

[@anitayougotit]

:D

[@sdibenegorger]

I came looking for this comment ☠️☠️

[@letraece]

Love all your videos!! Please make a video for the people who have dog crates/kennels in the house! Preferably large dog crates and how to make it work in a living space!

[@gailremp8389]

Uh .. our pets rule. lol. Good luck…

[@traceycrawford9938]

Dog cages are cruel. Just get rid of them!

[@TheFlyingBookworm]

@@traceycrawford9938if you ever take your pets to get groomed, to the vet for a significant procedure, or have to fly your pets for a major move (common in military families like mine) your pets will be crated as part of the experience. It is much better for pets to have training on comfortably taking naps in a crate to minimize their stress during these experiences.

[@susananders3834]

Thank you so much! My living room is a work in progress, so I am saving this to my YT library.

[@ILuvMaths]

Wow this video was so informative! I feel like I just got a mini interior design class. Thank you!

[@rubiselhernandez]

Thanks for the advice, gonna head to the store after work to pick up some new throw pillows.

[@AimaNideot]

That high tv thing really surprises me very often. I watch quite a lot of interior design videos and a lot of the time the tv is mounted way too high. I noticed that it's mainly in American homes. For me (I'm from the Netherlands) it's normal to put the tv approximately on eye level. Is that a cultural thing maybe?

[@RMBSpainProperty]

So happy I found you! Beautifully explained

[@apowellintheweeds]

Thanks for the pointer to Rayon! Having a free option to doodle a bit will be super helpful! I'm fine visualizing the overhead view in the traditional ways (pencil, paper, painter's tape around the room), but I have trouble seeing certain angles in my head. (Apparently the free version of Rayon does not do 3D projections, but it's handy for 2D.)

[@auieswow5052]

i hope you can create a video on how to design a living room with audio hifi eqipments

[@fern828]

Thanks for the advice about the height of the tv. Very helpful!😁

[@Hubbyhappymeals]

Your videos never disappointed me. Very useful

[@NagaG89]

Hi... Can you please share the link to the artificial plant that I see behind you in the video. Also, if you could let me know what size of plant I should go with?

[@prchix]

Any advice on how to find smaller budget pieces that are not junk? I find it so difficult to find decent quality that's not super expensive or super cheap looking.

[@reynardlowell]

Ahh it usually takes time, so number 1 is patience :D. But in general thrift shopping and second hand. If you want something new, brands sometimes have stock clearance, or perhaps wait for sales period for better prices.

[@equatorinteriors1424]

Kindly which book can I read for FF&E arrangement guide? You've talked of the golden ration...I need to know more of it please..😊

[@sandrataylor4291]

This was so helpful! Great ideas.

[@27Spiritgirl]

Thank you Reynard for your fantastic design lessons and beautiful examples ! Always look forward to your content! Xo from Canada ❤️

[@juliem.3936]

I live in a very small house. My living room has two large windows with windowsills that stick out from the wall. So, technically, my furniture is away from the wall but against the windowsill. Do you think the visual space between the furniture and the wall is enough, or should I pull the couch and chair away from the windowsill? P.S. Love, love, love the checklist!

[@reynardlowell]

I think it's fine. Probably more important to make sure the sofa is not too high back (i.e. around windowsill height or just slightly more). The windowsill can also become a "surface" to put items if needed. I'm glad you liked the checklist :)

[@lormor460]

I have 2 small dogs that sleep on the back of the love seat against the wall under our front window. 😊. As long as they live, they will have that space. ❤

[@montserratggonzalez]

Love this video! Can you share where the white couch is from at the very beginning of the video?

[@miisssfortune]

Very helpful video, thank you!

[@rob4601]

Try a home gym. Functional. Yet beautiful. That fits into the tv dining room decor to help people have a functional gym but keep decor of home

[@CesarHernandez-gj3vp]

You should do a part 2 video, I'm sure I'll be making more mistakes without even realizing it!

[@lishan1988]

Been planning how to decorate my first, own apartment when it will be ready in a few months and have been loving your relating but informative videos. If possible, would want some advice on what to place at the wall opposite my couch in my living room. Currently there are only plans to have a pair of speakers on tall platforms there but am stumped on what else to put to balance out that wall as I don't plan to have a tv.

[@waitaminute2015]

A credenza or long console would be nice. You could make it a bar with artwork above and a lamp.

[@jaysons7581]

Biggest pet peeve of mine is when people hang their artwork so high and close to the ceiling. Do giants live in your house?? 😆🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Breadfan00]

Rayon is great, helps a lot in making a nice blueprint for interior planning!

[@JessicaAVoigt]

Home By Me is also an awesome tool to design your home - it has a ton of features, you can see everything in 2D and 3D and even snap realistic pictures to see how it will turn out. I've been using for years now, never had issues, and I have a lot of fun ideas there.

[@portiaybetty]

Thanks for the info , I have a new house and I have got sone tricks from u

[@anne-mariebiorci5453]

I really appreciate your advice and expertise.

[@dealman3312]

Great video😜 I like the 8:2 rule

[@Hippydaze35]

Super handsome guy n super helpful tips. Not a bad combination to start off the day with my morning coffee :)

[@avagrego3195]

Thank you very much for the measurements, extremely helpful.

[@dayneafacey1043]

Your videos are excellent. I learn so much from you

[@OlDirtyBrewer]

Nice bong at 5:13 :)

[@simplyericaamaro]

Incredibly helpful video! Already checked out the sponsor's website and will definitely use the checklist to improve the look of my house. Thank you!

[@lucys7311]

How did you find the sponsor site?

[@simplyericaamaro]

@@lucys7311 The link is in the description box. It's called Rayon. 😉

[@lucys7311]

Oops I meant how did you find it as in what was your review/feedback of it? 😅

[@simplyericaamaro]

@@lucys7311 🤣 I see! Like everything, there's a basic version and a premium one, which I am sure has a lot more features. The basic one is pretty good for someone who is just trying to figure out how to set their furniture, and you can look at different layouts without actually having to move heavy stuff around.

[@jasmineb5697]

Excellent tips

[@alhuzaili-team]

very glad and happy to be member in here dear

[@Kelly-n2z7q]

These are such great tips, most I haven't heard before. Thank you! It was interesting too.

[@wickedcitywoman]

So glad I found your channel. These tips helped me tremendously. Thank you!

[@33Jenesis]

All great tips on most made mistakes in living room arrangement👍

[@vickigonya9432]

I'm really glad I found your page❤😂

[@gloriasaliba3395]

This is such an informative video, thank you

[@guzelbsk]

This video is so helpful, thank you so much for sharing it with us 🙏🏽

[@istmon143]

You are the best Reynard, thank you for all the great advice !!

[@Planner5D]

Great tips, thank you 🙌

[@Exindecor]

Rayon is dope I use it. Your points are dope

[@anitayougotit]

Great video! I love these videos, thank you!

[@spatnaspolecnost]

Nice suggestions, but personally I feel like everything should start with a couple of nice high quality galvanized steel frames.

[@Junie-i3o]

A practical approach. Thank you .

[@kellydeak7781]

I have been following Rayon for a very long time now. Super excited to see how they’re developing and to see them as a sponsor!! 1:52

[@timward3116]

It's too bad that, for many people, the option of switching out furniture doesn't exist. Incomes can be too low or costs can be too high to justify "wasting" money on a new object when the old (paid for) object still functions. Sure, people can try to sell their old junk but they'll never get what they orginally paid for it. And sure, people can try to buy someone else's old junk - but finding the right old junk at the right cost is like looking for a needle in a haystack. I think the hodge-podge of items that don't follow the golden ration and either lack color or have incompatible colors are probably the reasons many don't like their homes.

[@TimelordUK]

Hey Reynard. I have a small living room/kitchen apartment. I live alone and don't have many visitors, my choice lol, occasionally my mum and her husband may call. I currently have an 18yr old 2 seater sofa which is still quite big in the room but it is uncomfortable now and has a low back, and I need something to support my back and my head now I'm older. Question: should I buy two high back armchairs, or another high back two seater sofa? I also live at the top of 6 flights of stairs with no lift. There isn't room for a sofa AND a chair

[@susananders3834]

I previously lived in a situation similar to yours. Getting furniture up narrow stairs and through narrow doors was the primary decision factor. I purchased (and still have) a loveseat (2 seater sofa). However, two arm chairs would also work, especially if you have room for an ottoman on at least one of them. Go for comfort. I personally like to have living room furniture that is comfy enough for a nap. 😊

[@reynardlowell]

I'd always go for function first. So if armchairs are better for you, then go for it. But, can also look into modular sofas (detachable, so they ship smaller and can go up the stairs) that comes in modules. Considering small space and high back, I'm leaning towards two armchairs (and ottoman for legs would be nice).

[@TimelordUK]

@@reynardlowell Raynard thank you so much for your personal reply!!!! I really appreciate your professional opinion. X

[@dulcemariaperezrivera3689]

Never thought about furniture placement, gonna re arrange everything.

[@jordanov5617]

Man, you are good! Liked video completely, more please!

[@lf9341]

Great show

[@anitaasinor]

So useful ❤

[@electricmoonjuicebby]

Great video and perfect sponsor!

[@Skovorodnikof]

immensely helpful

[@kathleenfranklin6928]

great video, on 5;13 where can I purchase the hanging bookshelves, thanks

[@rishikagupta4189]

Is it necessary to have a same colour for tv console and coffee table? Please help to reply!

[@CryptoSteve-oq5ds]

beige and white tones are nicest on beds and sofas.. but they get dirty too easily.. especially if ur setting it up for an airbnb..what to do?

[@anasanchez2407]

Where can I find the mega shopping list? I'm from Spain and many shops like article or castlery aren't in Europe

[@stacistaci6657]

Hi Reynard! I know many designers say that our nightstands should match and be large scale to make the rook look luxe, but I was wondering what you'd suggest for someone like me who doesn't want matchy nightstands, but want what I put next to the bed to look good and be cohesive.

[@whiteserpent6753]

The advice I’ve read on this is to match as many elements as you can if you’re not getting matching pieces, but the most important thing to match is the height. You can tie mismatched pieces together with matching lamps, or unified art/mirrors above them, or the same color/wood, or they’ve got the same leg style, etc, but if the heights don’t match, you have to find a way to fix that or it looks bad. (This is limited to the idea of nightstands/bedside tables/bedside chests. If you put a nightstand on only one side and have a chair on the other or something, your eye won’t expect to see the same height.)

[@stacistaci6657]

@@whiteserpent6753 Thank you! 😊

[@SistersinAfrica]

Very informative ,,thank u

[@Suziebreathingbones]

I grew up with beige in every room. I still have beige aftertaste. Light bright clean... or dark intense bold.

[@Maggie_327]

White with “small children with grubby little hands”. LOL 😂

[@wwbaker3]

Fibonacci ratio is found everywhere!

[@Galaxie7230]

Thanks for @12:27 🥰😍

[@samiajre6852]

i'm looking for color associations ideas for living room any link to look on ?

[@ElementUncovered]

I'm currently studying color theory and making over my living room. Top 3 colors that have been popular recently are Grays, Oranges, Browns (natural wood colors), and Greens. I'm doing my living room in shades of green with some pops of orange/wood colors.

[@incifisenk9945]

💎Great advices thank you so much 🙏🏼🙏🏼🕊☮️🙋🏻‍♀️💚

[@therestroom2161]

Where can I get the triangle/cone shaped black standing lamp??

[@AYUSHMANSARASWAT0003]

Hello we picked a theme of teel blue sofa with pink couch. How we arrange it to look good.

[@unboxingminitoys-m4g]

Thanks,for the great idea new friend

[@21RandomMan]

You always show ugly low end low budget homes when describing bad stuff but use expensive homes when describing the good… why not show how to turn an ugly place nicer ?

[@rainacherienne1010]

Get an expensive home, it already has everything nice 😂

[@kurmet24]

@@rainacherienne1010it’s the poor interior design that makes the home look ugly low end low budget homes. After all once you take out the furniture and interior design, all expensive rooms and budget rooms looks the same - 4 walls, floor and ceiling.

[@belindarobinson2123]

The expensive home is more likely to have higher ceilings, wider doorways, more windows.

[@TheSalonishah0401]

Makes sense

[@Moluccan56]

@@belindarobinson2123and finishing trims.

[@L0U1SE]

So much info. Thankyou ❤

[@khity]

Is that a bong on the table at 5:14?

[@hortense-io3uq]

love you videos!