10 Mistakes Interior Designers NEVER Make

[@jacqueline-jackietorres3455]

You deserve so much more viewers, your content is outstanding and I always learn something, you also touch on history. Other channels i watch, they are more of shoppers, or i watch for entertainment value, their personalities or they have good taste but there not real designers. And i love your dogs, specially baby Albert!!!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Much appreciated! We are working hard on it, and we know that the channel will get there in time. We are proud and grateful that we have engaged subscribers, and not just subscribers. :)

[@annalisa5859]

His channel is fairly new and has grown so fast, bypassing others who have been here for years. He’s got what it takes. 💚

[@GarrettLeChic]

@@annalisa5859 Thanks so much Annalisa! We truly work hard to bring everyone content that is helpful and values your time. I’m so grateful to all our subscribers for their support, and you all will always be the most important part of the channel. We know that there is a long way to go, but we are so lucky that our subscribers are really engaged. Our subscriber family is truly awesome! 😊😊😊

[@amaforest]

It's so true 🌞

[@maryelizabeth2751]

I absolutely agree. Garrett deserves a million subs! Also, good point about designers whose main focus is shopping. Those videos can be fun once in a while, but I have to limit them. Otherwise I would constantly want to buy the latest trendy item. I don’t want to buy into the consumerism (pun intended!).

[@sheilcasey]

I’ve recently inherited three vintage pieces that originally belonged to my grandparents. I did not want them and dug my heels into the ground thinking I’d find space in my garage for them. HOWEVER I somehow incorporated them into my space and I’m so glad I did. They bring so much character and history to my home. Best decision I’ve made was to accept and not ditch them.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing Sheila! Great job. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@okashi10]

Tip for choosing paint via samples if you're overwhelmed by choices: 1) Think of what color you want (for example, off-white) 2) Look up the top 5-10 paint shades in that color 3) Get the paper swatches for all of them 4) Hold them up around your room and make sure to compare them to your furniture and permanent fixtures 5) Narrow them down to 2-3 top choices 6) Either buy small paint sample pots or larger painted sample sheets (for example, Samplize or Benjamin Moore) 7) Compare them to everything in your home again, at different times of day, and in different lighting 8) Choose!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing! Great tips. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@ingridstockton6311]

I've watched you since the beginning, Garrett, and enjoy how you keep getting better and better. The way in which you deliver your message has become increasingly nuanced, intelligent and interesting. You make every word count!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate the kind words and support. 😊😊😊

[@efranco2268]

I agree with you Ingrid. And his personality is really showing more and more-and I love it. Have you noticed how he makes his statements sometimes and he is being his emphatic self- but his eyes smile and give it away! He is having fun and I love that for him and us. ❤️

[@karenokeane6461]

Garrett, you are THE Benchmark for useful, QUALITY content---always PACKED with info, and NEVER becoming a walking infomercial for Target, Amazon Ikea, etc.---as so many of your counterparts continue to do. And we LOVE the puppies too!!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for all your support Karen! I’m really glad you enjoy the channel. 🐶🐶🐶

[@knutknutson7266]

A big mistake I made was buying some furniture, without measuring the space and deciding what will fit first. Showrooms are big, so the furniture looks small in them. But can be too large for your space when you get it home. Always carry dimensions and work out a floor plan before you buy. So you know if it will be the right scale for the room

[@beauteoussounds1156]

I heard using “a cemetery” instead of “asymmetry.” Oh, the images that flashed across my mind! I thought you went Goth on us for a sec. 😆

[@carolefreeman2544]

You are the best Home Design Consultant there is on KZbin. I think you deserve way more than 50k subscribers. Everything you say makes sense, you always explain why a design works and yet you never make others feel bad about their own style and design even if it’s quite not your style. Besides, no one else has “Albert” on their team. 💖💖💖💖🇨🇦

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much. We are working on it, and we will get there. We are greatly for our subscribers. They are very engaged versus just having more that never watch but the subscriber count being bigger. We want to grow the right way. 😊😊😊

[@flawlix]

You’re totally right about picking the paint color last… but we’re totally not doing that. 90% of our current furniture (10+ years of renter chic) doesn’t suit our new place, but we can’t afford to replace it all at once. Nor do we want to. It’ll be years before we have all the new pieces selected. So… we’re painting and wallpapering now. Guess we’ll redo it later if the colors no longer work!

[@pinkmilk7754]

I was guilty with the bed one. I moved to my apartment and bought an airbed for the meantime. My back really hurts because I have scoliosis. 😫 Then after 1 week of sleeping on it, I bought a good mattress. I didn’t care about the price and invested on it. Now, I have a good night sleep and it’s the best investment for me EVER! Great tips btw, Garrett. 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing!! I agree, a great mattress is a core essential. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@Dradsdot]

I decided my family room should be a nice yellow and picked the color with a swatch. I’m going to preface this by saying I’m a nurse. So, imagine how I felt when I started at, I cutting it in and stood back to look at it and realized with the lighting in the room that my “ lovely” yellow looked just like a urine sample! Needless to say, I picked an entirely different yellow (which I love). I had no idea how tricky yellows were until then!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Ugh..I'm sorry to hear that. I'm glad you found a color you ultimately loved. It's amazing how different a color can look on our walls and ceilings versus the paint swatch. Lightening and texture play such important roles in how a color will appear in a space, or sometimes I see a color on a swatch I love, and then when I test it on walls I don't like it.

[@anniesarmiento5956]

Your 1000% right about furniture selection. No cheap ones for mattresses esp if you have bad back like me! You’re the best as always👍😊👏

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Annie! Glad you enjoyed the video. 😊😊😊

[@cjmac2766]

Love this, Garrett!!! You are SO creative in picking your topics and so informative with your tips!!! I never knew to pick my paint color last, so I will DEFINITELY do that next time! I'd LOVE to hear more about what you look for when blending newer and vintage pieces to get that LeChic look. My mistake? Trying to go with all one look -- like farmhouse -- when my style and key pieces are much more transitional. Shame on me! Cheers on your 50K subscribers! You are just the best, Garrett, and you deserve every success!!! 🌻💙🌻 Colleen

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Colleen! Greatly appreciated! 😊😊😊

[@BLK2000]

.......Garrett reminds me of someone, when he kept sayin', ''I would, NEV-ER!!!'' throughout the video....... been watchin you and the furry three some since arround 5k, and so glad your channel is getting the deserved recognition!! xx

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for your support! I truly appreciate it. 😁😁😁

[@lanaj1107]

What you said about the weight and quality of major pieces is so true. Put your money into things that separate you from the ground, whether it be chairs/sofas, beds, shoes or car tires. In the long run, it plays dividends.

[@terri4353]

Got my Albert fix. Thanks!

[@francessmith8268]

Great video! I have a senior dog too. These older pets are so precious. Love how you treasure that boy..

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We love and adore Albert, and his brothers very much. :)

[@SanjaArctica3]

You definitely should have more viewers! My biggest mistake was listening to my husband and my mom when choosing artwork that should go above my sofa. The one they chose was too small in the end. How did I fix it you ask? I made my own artwork, it is now obnoxiously huge in scale and I freaking love it! 😁😁

[@pageremick5504]

Congratulations on your imminent 50K subscribers! You're fun, informative, charming, and you don't pull any punches! Great analysis of what we designers would NEVER, EVER do! And I loved your last comment.... for all those who THINK they're designers! Yes.... take a BIG hint from Garrett and understand and apply the basic elements that make any space work beautifully!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Page!😁😁😁

[@speede8616]

Very interesting tip on asymmetry. That’s going to be a hard habit to break lol. I have really benefitted from picking paint colors last, it’s fun to be inspired by a beautiful piece

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@roselynbalce1319]

I’m so happy to hear you say don’t cheap out on furnitures that get so much use of, those are my leather sectional in the living room and our beds, purchase justified 😻 love you Garrett!😘😘😘

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Very smart to buy high quality especially for furniture that gets regular use. Thanks for watching, and supporting the channel by subscribing! 🌸🌸🌸😊😊😊

[@tonihlove5204]

I just happened on your channel and I am very impressed with your views on kitchens and open concept. I instantly subscribed to your channel.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to the channel Toni. It's great to have you as part of our very valued world class subscriber family!

[@donnanolan8913]

I love your common sense mixed with such a vast knowledge of interior design. We don’t all live in huge houses and have a large budget. You teach us how to use what we have.

[@sallycriss353]

My mistake that was on the list is in regards to scale. I purchased a beautiful sideboard to use as an entertainment/ media console. It works great to hide all the kid electronics and cords. It is just a bit too large visually for the space. I'm probably the only person on earth that is bothered by it, but it does drive me nuts. I can't afford to replace it at the moment, so I live with it as a reminder for the next time I purchase furniture.

[@eileen9584]

I just love the work of Tarkary - that looks like a fabulous collection you gave a peek into!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Eileen! Agreed, he was an amazing artist, and his works will live on for ages. :)

[@janicemeyers-saltzman3315]

Dark window shades 😮

[@K3r0411]

With our current renovation I decided to get SAMPLIZE instead of regular color samples. They are stick & peel, easy to move around the space, less waste, and less of a mess than painting the sample on. There are also a ton of educational videos on KZbin by “paint people” with color reviews, talking about undertones, LVR, light in the space etc. Armed with that knowledge one can weed out some colors before even getting to the point of buying samples.

[@ophilianecr]

Here for the use of scale and asymmetry!!😊 While my OCD (diagnosed, not just self proclaimed) gravitates towards symmetry, I've realized that symmetrical spaces don't look quite right. They're too "matchy", too repetitive. Symmetry isn't the same as having visual balance!! If you have something on the left, like a big table, add something to the right, like an ottoman, sculpture, etc, or multiple objects that give the visual balance to the large object. The same goes with scale, too many small objects looks cluttered, too many large objects make the place look cramped, or tight. You have to have both, so the scale of each has a place to stand out against something else. Oh, and i don't think anyone will ever be as LeChic as Albert!🥰

[@pamelacarter2718]

I love the advice in this video. I always love seeing Albert! Congratulations on growing your channel.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Pamela!! I appreciate your support, and glad you enjoyed the video. :)

[@meridethhendry5733]

Absolutely test paint out before you put it on the walls! Our the outside of our first home needed to be painted. We picked out a very (what we thought was) light color from a paint chip swatch. While it was being painted I realized I HATED IT and unbeknownst to me my husband hated it too. We both thought the other liked it because we had picked it out together. It wasn’t until a few days later (after this huge two story house was Completely done). Did we both own up to hating it! ACK! It never would have happened if we had put up samples on the walls first. Lesson (very expensive) learned.

[@barbarahaas1339]

Another great video! What if your house doesn’t have any architectural uniqueness? Can’t wait for your q&a!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed. 😊😊😊

[@diana6842]

One of my mistakes - buying every piece of upholstered furniture in velvet. High quality velvet - but still - velvet. In a previous video, you mentioned how we must mix textures, so I bought a light blue leather chair for the living room and it instantly made a huge difference.

[@ophilianecr]

Omg, girl, you live your luxurious velvet life!!! Leather and velvet are my two favorite upholstery fabrics, and they look so sumptuous together! I've always wanted to have a home with dark charcoal colored walls with black leather and velvet furniture in jewel tones! 🥰 Too bad my existence is covered in cat hair (and i won't give that up yet😸) so velvet is a distant dream for the moment. 😂 You enjoy yourself on the velvet furniture for me, ok?

[@diana6842]

@@ophilianecr I hope you get your wish someday! I have light colored walls, but the rest of my living room is how you describe. I have a dark plum colored velvet sofa, and vintage jewel tone glass table lamps - one cranberry glass, one green glass, and one blue glass. My rug is in distressed/faded jewel tones. I'm definitely not afraid of color.

[@dianelee1299]

Thank you Garrett for being both glamorous and practical. And for having good advice for your viewers that have smaller budgets. Your dogs are adorable too

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for the lovely comment Diane! 🐶🐶🐶

[@lipstickandpurls]

Yes! Thank you! I work in the paint department at a hardware store, I tell people all the time to tape the color cards that you’re interested in to the wall and observe them throughout the day or a couple of days. Then when you have it narrowed down to a couple, get samples and test them on all four walls and near any windows you might have. They cover about 15 ft.²…if you’re painting anyway, go nuts!! All of your colors are approximately the same value and intensity, they’ll get covered up just fine by whatever paint you buy. It’s better to spend some money on samples and the time to choose wisely than to hate the color you’ve chosen and potentially have to do it again.

[@ashleylitebrite6971]

I'm so glad to learn about layering. I've always been interested in interior design, but I have the most difficulty pulling everything together in the end. Great tip about choosing paint color last! Never realized that limited my choices; I always thought the opposite more practically: if you paint first in an empty room, it will save all furniture and accessories from being ruined in the painting process. Ha! That's why YOU'RE the professional, Garrett! Thank you kindly!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Ashley! Glad you are enjoying. :)

[@chrissyg7754]

Almost 50K already, congrats! You and your doggos are so darn adorable and I love your videos, I learn so much! Thank you! :)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Chrissy! 😁😁😁

[@alittlebitofthisandthatwit3143]

Hello 👋 my husband who is an artist and knows his colors well kept telling me you just can’t start painting a room a particular color without taking into consideration lighting etc…the color I wanted was that blue gray. OMG 😳 I hated the color on the wall it looked like a florescent blue definitely not what I was looking for and my husband gloated in his I told you so. long story short he chose the colors for the interior of the house and I love it. Great video your such a great teacher you make everything make sense for some of us that are interior design challenged! You will reach a million subscribers you’ll see. Albert is adorable as usual 😊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for your lovely comments, and for sharing! I appreciate your regular support very much. It means a great deal!😊😊

[@mariacabrera2850]

Yay, over 50K subscribers!! I LOVE that for you!!😘

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for your support Maria! It’s greatly appreciated. 😊😊😊

[@bamasher4384]

"Chintzie" my favorite Southern word! I do declare, you are such a Southern Belle! Loved this video! Your functional and sensible design ideas along with your genuine desire to help and engage your subscribers as family is why your channel is growing and will continue to grow! Thank you for another slice of your design brilliance!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for all your kind words and regular support. It is greatly appreciated!

[@meridabowes3796]

One mistake I made was to put an antique mission style rocker in my living room. It wasn't very comfortable and I found guests sitting on the coffee table, the floor or anywhere but the rocker. It looked very pretty and the wood it gorgeous but it was hard. So I switched it out with a recliner from another room and my guests are much more comfortable. Congrats on 50,000 subsribers!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Merida!😊😊😊

[@silverstreaker9727]

New subscriber from Brunei 🇧🇳 here. Very glad your videos popped up in the recommended ones. Enjoying your very practical advice with great reasoning without being too OTT/annoying like many others out there. Keep up the fabulous work!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Thank you! Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as a part of our subscriber family.

[@semone00112233]

Excellent points Garett! Thank you as always! On to the next 50,000!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Thanks for all your support. 😊😊😊

[@karlagrey4822]

Congratulations on 50k !!! 🎉 As always, thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@GarrettLeChic]

My pleasure! Thanks so much Karla. 😊😊😊

[@juliemorvern7204]

Almost, I'm watching too excited for you well done well deserved...

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for your support Julie!

[@carrieaggas2680]

I'm in UK, and the trend here is pink , grey , and mirror furniture, I hate it, I'm more for rustic pieces. Xx

[@GarrettLeChic]

Hi Carrie! Thanks for sharing. I appreciate it. The only thing that matters is what you enjoy. Please take a moment to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@bailey9947]

I found your channel while researching design tips to help rescue my boyfriend’s family’s house, the decor in which is in desperate need of some interior design magic. Currently binge-watching as much as I can, I can’t wait to put all my new ideas into action!

[@GarrettLeChic]

That is awesome Bailey! Glad you are finding our content helpful. Please take a moment if you haven't already to support the channel, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@efranco2268]

50k but honestly you will be at 1,000,000 so soon! Fun channel.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Thanks so much formal your support. We appreciate it so much, and we will get there!

[@gloria6673]

I am in love with that luscious plum color in the bedroom you showed. Speaking of luscious…BABY ALBERT ❤️🥰. Looking forward to the Q&A and congratulations on the upcoming 50,000 subscribers🎊

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Gloria!😊😊😊

[@danaryon6409]

Happy weekend Garrett! This video gives me good foundational concepts regardless of choices. Very good. Hi Albert!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Glad it was helpful. Happy weekend to you. 😊😊😊

[@amaforest]

Thank you 🌷🌷🌷

[@aussieevonne7857]

Ngl, I did think you said that a mistake a designer would never make is "about using a cemetery". I caught up, it's all good, but it took a moment. Love your advice, Garrett.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! No, the word I used was asymmetry.

[@StaceyJ1908]

Okay...ah ha moment in this video...I am so guilty of starting with the paint color and then trying to design around it. I'm going to take this advice to my great room and pick a rug that speaks to my heart and then get my colors from there....and I love this for me lol! Thanks for that insight! Seriously your videos are amazing I learn so much from every one!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks for sharing, and for your lovely comment!

[@kcabello4599]

Love all your videos!! Please do how to repurpose a dining room if you don't use/need one ( Have a large kitchen, less formal living etc.) What are some good ideas to repurpose the space? Thank you for considering the topic!

[@ValleyOakPaper]

Interesting problem. I have a spare bedroom that's currently used mostly for storing paints, trim and tools while I redecorate the rest of the house. Not sure what I'll use it for when I'm done. It's small and through the north-facing window you see my garbage bins and a shed. If I don't make a decision, it will probably be used for storage permanently.

[@kateprescesky3060]

Hi Garrett! I am a new subscriber but haven't said hi yet. I found your channel just as our offer got accepted on our very first home! Thanks for all your wisdom, love the channel so far and I've been very much enjoying perusing your collection of vids!

[@GarrettLeChic]

That is awesome! Welcome to the channel Kate. Its great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family! I'm glad you are enjoying our content. Much more to come! :)

[@jerrislittlereef4023]

Hi Albert! Great video Garrett!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@karinbaird2499]

You are so very wise and explain your viewpoint so pedagogically 🙏🏼❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!😊😊😊

[@ctdev2003]

Finally! I can stop questioning why I think my pictures look like they're hung correctly when everyone says it's wrong! Where do designers say to hang a light over the dining table? All of the online advice looks too low to me

[@GarrettLeChic]

I like the light fixture to be centered to the table, and personally also like fixtures to be hung on the higher side with a minimum 6 foot clearance to the floor.

[@simashirmohammadian9427]

Thanks Garrett amazing advices as always, you are the best 🥰

[@GarrettLeChic]

You're so welcome!

[@pricedesign8805]

I think I have been with you from the beginning of your videos & you are terrific! Congrats on having almost 50,000 subscribers. You deserve a whole lot more! Great to see precious Albert!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for all your support! It has definitely not gone unnoticed. We are just at the beginning, but we have a great deal planned for our subscriber family especially as the channel grows. 😁😁😁

[@christinafordhomedesignlif8847]

Another thing that I love you talked about is a symmetry I also think that that makes a home or living room space feel very curated and different which I always love to use in my spaces

[@lizhoward9754]

I just love, love the Albert breaks!! I just laugh so hard when you all him over. He always looks like he wants to get back to where he was

[@ruby11]

Thanks Garrett, you’re my favourite and this is one of my top favourites of your videos! In a couple of months I should be about ready for the decorating, painting and furniture buying parts of my home improvements, and this entire video is so super helpful that I need to save it. ❤️ ….. Also very much looking forward to the Q&A!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Thank you Ruby!

[@JediBunny]

Oh suchhhhh a great channel - love how you communicate! And omg Albert 🥹💞

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Glad you are enjoying. Please take a moment to support the channel if you haven’t already, and join our very valued subscriber family. 🐶🐶🐶

[@ireneiturriaga2397]

You are awesome 👏, you have giving me so much information. Thank you

[@GarrettLeChic]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching, and supporting the channel by subscribing. :)

[@kayemucio8121]

You NEVER fail the LeChic family! Thank you for sharing Garrett, you are so awesome 🥰 I always look forward on you videos 📹. So on-point and that's the point🔵😄

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you are enjoying the channel. :)

[@rachelramirez8031]

Recently found your channel and just subscribed! Thanks for the great content, it is coming in handy as I'm redecorating!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yay! Welcome to the channel Rachel. You joined our family at a very important moment as we are about to achieve having 50,000 world class, and very engaged subscribers. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family!😊😊😊

[@evelynmaltez571]

I looooooooove Albert!!!!!!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@mariannebecker5132]

Question for your Q&A: When entering overnight guests, how do you make essentials convenient, but still look good. For example: an extra roll of toilet paper, or air freshener in the bathroom? Thanks Garrett.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

Baskets! Perfect for hiding toilet paper and air freshener. Cheap to buy.

[@ophilianecr]

Marianne, i think you might be overthinking the air freshener. You can't expect everything in your house to be "perfectly aesthetic". Our homes are not always going to be "magazine ready". Perhaps instead of the aerosol cans, opt for a nice looking scent diffuser, an electric one with a timer, or those "poopourri" sprays that you can transfer to aesthetic containers?? As far as the extras like toilet paper and towels, myself and my MIL use aesthetic arrangements and matching storage containers. I use decorative boxes in my home color scheme to store TP and rolled towels in another. My MIL uses wicker or jute baskets in a rolly cart for her extra TP, towels and decorative soaps, bath bombs and salts and a bowl of poupourri. She also "hides" the air freshener behind the basket so it's not obvious. My air freshener lives in the cabinet, easily accessible, but put away.

[@Vinsue96]

I have a ceramic decorative bowl that holds a selection of travel size items (a lot of hotel shampoos lol), new tooth brush, tp, small bootle of poopperia, washcloth and a little welcome sign hanging from it. I always tell our guest they r welcome to take anything they want. Once they leave I refill it and put the filled bowl in bag and put in another area. When they come I just put it on the bathroom counter they will be using..super easy and fun.

[@kathleenmathews6096]

I really dislike air fresheners as they usually have an artificial scent which gives me a headache. Just leave a pretty box of matches out to light as needed. I ran a piece of ribbon through mine and hung it on the door handle.

[@marian1633]

My mistake is that i have too many focal points, my house is one big focal point and i havent fixed it yet

[@GarrettLeChic]

I trust and believe in you, and I'm sure you will. :)

[@TheKaity1965]

My mistake was choosing high glossy wood floors. They are a pain to keep clean and dusted. Its like having a black car you see every smudge and you have to habitually sweep/dust and mop it...never again...I haven't fixed it yet...not sure what wooden floor will be good to put in or if I should just carpet the house....Oh an NEVER put marble in front entry. I saw it in a house and made my husband install it. I can't tell you how many times i have slipped and fallen on a raining day...DONT DO IT...lol

[@bookmagicroe9553]

In our area there are neighborhoods of "box" ranches - the 3 br. 1 bath homes built in the 1950s. Basically square, small kitchens and bathrooms. Someday, ideas from you on how to make these lookalike homes have some style would be appreciated.

[@jc9716]

Yay, Albert! You, too, Garrett. Lol.

[@RosemaryAmey]

The biggest mistake I made in my previous rental was leaving the horrible flat grade Z builders' paint in the kitchen. I liked the colour (white), but it was not a washable paint which is bad news in a kitchen. My current rental had that same horrible non-washable flat paint in the kitchen and bathroom, and even though my lease won't allow me to use different colours I have already repainted the bathroom and am getting ready to do the kitchen. (TBH I am changing the colour slightly, from pure white to the same cream used in the living room and bedroom. But my motivation in painting is not the colour but being able to actually clean it. The colour change is to simplify maintenance in the future and to unify the apartment.)

[@sonjaswart9866]

Hi Garrett! Thank you for showing us the most beautiful view one could ever wish for: Table Mountain! Greetings from South Africa!

[@grat2010]

The difference between you and YT designer wannabes is so apparent. You are the REAL DEAL! Congrats on the success of your channel. Smooches to all your pooches.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much for your lovely comment! 🐶🐶🐶

[@donnasalvador678]

Here’s a great tip…. (I’m also a designer)… get a few foam boards from a dollar store, cut them in half and paint your swatches on those, stick them on the walls, this way you won’t have to paint the wall. Write the color, brand etc. on the back and file them away. Later when you’ve accumulated many of those, you can pull them out and use them for clients homes or for another room in your own house.

[@sharonshmuel3386]

Brilliant content & loved all the photo inserts. You will definitely reach 50k wish I could subscribe multiple times 🤣 Your home must be absolutely amazing I like your style ✅💜 sweet Albert 🐶

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Sharon! I appreciate your support. My husband wants to take me to see Israel. I’ve been many places, but not yet there. I know it’s very beautiful and we need to build the LeChic community there as well! 😁😁🐶🐶🐶

[@sharonshmuel3386]

@@GarrettLeChic oh that’s amazing !!!! yes it is a country to be visited for sure !!!! I was born in UK 🇬🇧 but emigrated at 20 been here 43 years. Jerusalem & Dead Sea are a must !!! Eilat & Tel Aviv great too. I live in a popular seaside resort which I love ❤️

[@bescobar7105]

Hi Garrett, excellent video, thanks. I love Albert, thanks for including him and the other angels in a fur coat, in the videos. I love animals, well, except reptiles. I agree with mixing vintage and modern, my home is a mixed of items, and many of them have sentimental value. In my opinion, one can have the most beautiful and amazing decor, but if the home is not clean and clutter free, 24/7, it takes away the amazing feeling. I love a clean house, and everything in place. I have a white kitchen, and stays super clean and clear. Well, I don’t cook, and that helps. 😎Agree?

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! I agree. As I've said in some of my videos, a clean and uncluttered home is key to a beautiful and elegant house.

[@BrigBrokenToe]

My biggest design mistake was letting someone else decorate my home without my input. My mother's wedding gift was decorating my living room. We drove to Pierre Deux where she pored over swatches and assessed chairs, sofas, and sconces. In a few hours, I had all the fixings for a perfect French Country hang-out. It just wasn't me. Eventually, I started exploring ways to mix in modern elements. For example, I hung an abstract painting above the sofa and added a minimalist coffee table. I think the eclectic look suits the room nicely.

[@carolmelancon]

Great, classic advice: invest in things that come between you and the ground. Mattress, shoes, tires, seating...

[@avagrego3195]

As a young bride, I painted the living room the wrong color yellow - in two diff homes. I never made that mistake again.

[@mayanovak2497]

I love your videos so much!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much!! Glad you are enjoying Maya. :)

[@tthomas501]

A good designer can tell you why a certain object should "go there", there is a method to the madness.🙂 , It's not because it just looks cute! Yay! Almost 50k!!! 100k is not far away, get ready! 🥰. If you keep doing what you're doing, I say you'll be there B4 the end of the year, if not B4!!!! Ps, show your space more!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Yes, exactly! Thanks so much for all your support Tabatha. :)

[@seandalai3413]

Love this! It's funny... I always tape paint samples to walls (without knowing why) .. I never thought about how the color changes from holding it in my hand, versus taping it to a wall. And yes, we must have our Albert moment...

[@kierstenb9771]

Congrats on closing in on 50k! I’ve totally done the paint color thing for our new house living room & entryway, but in my defense we already owned a great burnt orange couch & I needed a paint color that would work well with our extensive unpainted Craftsman trim/woodwork (the baseboards are almost 12 inches high!). We fell in love with the look of a darker emerald green & then I loved the way gold & brass light fixtures contrasted with the color we chose.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Kiersten! Sounds great! 😊😊😊

[@sw-ns1yi]

Hey Garret! I really appreciate the time and effort you put in these videos! It really shows! When we bought our sofas.. I had NO idea how to arrange the room and I put the TV in front of the window. Luckily, a family member helped me out to move the tv and now the room looks great. Wonderful content, keep it up!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! Everyone's support matters a great deal. Please take a moment if you haven't already, and join our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@Vinsue96]

Ok my big mistake was to have handmade casual dining room chairs by I M David (before he sold the company) and had them reupholstered by someone else 😫. I should have never touched them. I should have just done slipcovers. Omg! 🥰🥰 🐶 Albert. Can’t wait for q and a..and LOVE seeing your full gallery wall!!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much!

[@IdaKoryn]

Hi, new here. I absolutely love your videos. I learned so much from you here. Albert is such a sweetheart. Hope you are all well and see you in the next video. :)

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much! Welcome to the channel Matea. It's great having you as part of our very valued subscriber family. :)

[@IdaKoryn]

@@GarrettLeChic Thank you very much, I am glad to be here :)

[@GarrettLeChic]

@@IdaKoryn 😁😁😁

[@datsuncog8124]

Hey, I've been watching your channel for a while but have finally subscribed - we've recently moved into a 1980s home with some terribly dated features, and some really nice ones. Really appreciating your advice and guidance as we plan a top-to-bottom refurb!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Awesome! Glad you are enjoying the videos. Welcome to the channel! It's great to have you as a very valued member of our subscriber family.

[@katedriscoll3160]

Love the videos! Keep them coming! I love interior design, and you make learning about it so fun. You’re also helping me appreciate traditional design much more.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! We are just getting started. Much more to come!😊😊

[@Lady.Katie.Swanson]

New subscriber here!! My husband and I just bought a 120 year old Victorian and I will definitely be taking inspiration from your mix of classic and modern design! Personally, I think that “regency” needs to be the NEXT BIG trend. It’s stunning! Thanks for all of your great content and sending my love to your fur babies.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Wow, sounds awesome Katie! Best of luck. Welcome to the channel. It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family!🐶🐶🐶

[@lorenazaragoza6411]

I love watching your hands while you talk! You are so passionate

[@tinadendy2588]

Garrett - Your success is attributable to your hard work and positive vibe combined with your expertise in Interior Design. I’m so honored to being of the OG subscribers. Our Garrett family is just getting started. We will be at 100K and beyond. You also have a knack for welcoming all different types of design styles with your universal advice.

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much Tina! I truly appreciate all your support. We are just getting started! 😊😊😊

[@Cat_festation]

Great video 👏. Hi Albert! 💕I’m so horribly indecisive with paint color… you’re right about those paint chips. I’ll order the large adhesive samples, cut into 4 pieces and place about the room. Great advice as always and look forward to the Q&A!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! 🐶🐶🐶

[@happywasikeeg9968]

Your last idea about appreciating the existing features of a room like the windows got me thinking. I never liked my window frames (1980s) as they don’t fit in with the building (late 1930s). But I do really appreciate the changing light at different times of year and how far the sunlight penetrates in winter. I’m going give them a bit more design consideration!

[@kathrynbaker5188]

Another great video. And kisses for Albert!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much! 🐶🐶🐶

[@misseee965]

Congrats on KZbin growth. Well deserved. I need help! I’m building. I am struggling to find quality sofa and how to get a cohesive look. Should I do a white sofa with a camel sofa and 2 black accent chairs? I will have light preengineered hardwoods. I going white walls, for now. I have a black tile fireplace and wall of windows looking out back. Hmmmm! Help!

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thanks so much, and thank you for all your support! I can’t really give an intelligent opinion without seeing and knowing more. I might be offering a virtual service later this year on a limited schedule where people can book an individual interior decorating consultation.

[@kimamon9189]

Help me We just down sized to a lovely 3 br duplex It has a lr open space kitchen We are older with physical problems Dear Hubby loves his telomeres and large wall mounted TV How can I produce a cozy farmhouse space while making this sweet man comfortable with his favorite things with it looking man cavish

[@GarrettLeChic]

Hi Kim😊 I’m sorry but that’s not a quick answer. I would have to see your home, furniture and decor as well as have a much more in-depth conversation before I could offer opinions. I’m hoping in the future to offer virtual interior decorating consultations on a limited schedule basis. Thanks so much for watching, and please consider joining our very valued subscriber family. We produce two useful videos per week you don’t want to miss plus there are many videos on our channel page full of great information. I have spoken about my opinion concerning farmhouse in past videos.😊😊😊

[@tanyaflynn4908]

I'm learning so much from you. CONGRATULATIONS your channel. Designing a new home is hard. ❤️

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you are enjoying our channel, and finding the videos helpful. :)

[@what_is_going_on7166]

I was one of your early subscribers and I subscribed after the first video I saw cause it gave me so much input. However, I never got officially invited to the family 😀

[@GarrettLeChic]

Thank you so much for all your support! Welcome to the channel! It’s great to have you as part of our very valued subscriber family.