10 Reasons Why Your Home Looks CHEAP | Interior Design Mistakes and How to Fix Them!

[@KivaBrent]

Hello, beautiful people! This is all in good fun. Trends are fleeting, but the importance of how your home makes you feel is ever present. This is based off of what I have noticed over time, but nothing is true for everyone and it’s okay to have different opinions 😊. Make your home reflect you! Thanks for watching 💕.

[@tme9384]

Thank you, beautiful lady. Having a different opinion does not mean a negative judgement of YOUR efforts in making this video, or the people who find benefit in it. It only means there are people who are comfortable and pleased with the home they have created for themselves (such as myself). Sure enjoy your spirit, and pray for much success to you!

[@leadimentoobrien1221]

I LOVE that u use split screen so we can c the b4 and after on screen at the same time.

[@alephtavproductions2982]

I really enjoyed this video and do want to hear your tips. I think it would be incredible if you did more voice overs and showed more examples as you were speaking. It would keep attention but also help us learn what is good scale and what is not. There wasn't a single pic of an appropriate rug size for example. Thanks for taking the time and making the effort to share this info!

[@shaniekawebster6780]

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[@gohawks3571]

Hi, I'm just checking out your channel👋 You mentioned wanting to know people who jazz up cheap stuff. This is over the top, but this girl has really good stuff too - Yoduvh Essentials (I have to check the spelling). She does amazing (and sometimes crazy) things on a budget. I'll go check that spelling😂

[@its_eVa_ief1980]

Who listen and reads the comments at the same time ?

[@wtwtwtwtwtwtwt]

Present 😂

[@simonesmit6708]

Me too.

[@kimmorrill7060]

Me!!! Lol

[@marilynharris4831]

Me

[@TM11..]

Me!

[@GetOfflineGetGood]

If there's a university in your town with an art department, then there are art students putting on shows and trying to sell their work, and it can be really nice work and really cheap. Support a new artist instead of buying mass produced corporate bullshit

[@jessicapinto3817]

That is a great idea, I will see if they do that in my country as well

[@aviewer9516]

What a great reminder! I love local art especially by students - it's definitely a win-win!

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

Yes!!! And in my city, we have a school for the developmentally delayed, and they have some really beautiful artwork to purchase too. Some of it is multimedia, not just paintings or drawings. The artwork doesn't cost a fortune, it will be totally unlike what anyone else has, and it also gives a huge self-esteem boost to individuals who could use that positive feedback!

[@aviewer9516]

@@angierecovering_clutterer2434 That is so awesome!!! I wonder how I would go about learning if there is anything similar to that in my area.

[@aimnationals3996]

@@aviewer9516 If you have a school for developmentally delayed individuals in your area, you could start there. In my city, the works of art are displayed at various physician waiting rooms with instructions on how to purchase them.

[@terkfranks1538]

Tip: after dusting mirrors, go over with a dryer sheet so dust doesn't accumulate as much/often. 👍

[@KivaBrent]

Such a good tip!

[@alyssaporter5665]

Is this real! I have never heard this whhhatttt!

[@Harley24986]

Yes! I do this! And bonus, it makes it smell good ;)

[@emilymulcahy]

Those leave streaks

[@saratf]

I do this on blinds too.

[@msuebentley]

As a professional in the Drape and window covering field, I will say you do not always want your drape to touch the floor. That's fine for a bedroom or little used area, but in your living space we go for 1/2" off the floor. Otherwise the bottom of the hem picks up dirt, dust and is difficult to clean under.

[@contessajones5619]

I agree! When I see curtains that “puddle,” I think the owners were too cheap to alter them. Just looks sloppy, imho.

[@NuNugirl]

Out of curiosity, what is your professional opinion of The Shade Store? I’ve been out of the business for ten years. I switched to Automotive.

[@maryannfoegen1709]

Prettily impractical

[@hekeepsblessingme1312]

I agree!

[@VictoriaKimball]

I love that the cadence of your speech is like a real person (like a friend talking) instead of like a youtuber.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks so much Victoria!! 💕

[@VictoriaKimball]

@@KivaBrent ... You're welcome!

[@AngieS_91]

IKR she is awesome! New sub here for sure! Thx for ur help!

[@kimberlyhayes6088]

I agree!

[@risaquiles8458]

I agree I love her voice and authority but in a very friendly way. Would be fun to have margaritas with her.

[@Pagingnursejackie]

I don’t mount TVs because I like to move furniture around and mounting the TV is Way too much of a commitment, LOL

[@yakarobed]

Exactly! Plus I don't like to look UP to the tv. And no visible cords!

[@AnnieMcnair]

Yes, I agree. I do not mount Tv's because I like changing my furniture around.

[@SilentReader2]

Too funny, but I do love when the TV is mounted over the fireplace. I honestly do. No cords show at all either because that does not look nice. Saves space, looks amazing, and also because I detest those bulky TV console tables. To each his own, right? Lol!

[@sagethyme1290]

Only my bedroom TVs are mounted because I move furniture around in my living room.

[@canthiraboonseng8527]

I don't hv tv🤣 so it's fine

[@SweetPeaBehnsen]

Wow. I really like your style approach. I’m so tired of overly critical “stylists” who slam home decor and just say it’s ugly and I don’t like it- basically insulting anything that isn’t a show home. I like how you talk about how items balance out and give really valid reasons on why it cheapens a home.

[@pattimilton2737]

I am an amateur painter so I paint a big canvas for my bedroom and I love it. It’s about ocean life, it feels me calm whenever I look at that painting. I’m proud of it. My friends couldn’t believe I painted it.😊

[@keepingitreal4660]

Nice!

[@Dbb27]

Very cool! Kudos to you!

[@spikeybunny6577]

Good for YOU!!!

[@Eristotl3]

If someone came in my house and said 'Oh, I see you have Ikea and Target decor.' They would be shown the door and never invited back.

[@kayingthao5072]

I would be like thanks! I like what I like.

[@AKHWJ3ST]

They would say Walmart and Big Lots if they saw my decor!

[@mohamstaz3618]

Right? I don't want to know that person that walks into a place as a guest and critiques the damn furniture.

[@purplegreen9383]

@@mohamstaz3618 and theirs is no better either. 🤣

[@janetyamashige9573]

They won't say it, they'll just think it, and judge us silently...

[@izy0321]

I feel like the overall message is just put more care, thought, and research into the things you buy. Don’t just reach for the first thing you see in home goods.

[@MizMornay]

“Plastic looks cheap because it is cheap. Get it out of your home” - Queen Kiva Brent 🤣🤣

[@2ooooooooooo000]

Plastic can take on a whole new look with the right paint and fabric. Glue gun.

[@missynomvula1636]

@@2ooooooooooo000 yes I have seen it on Yoduvh Essentials channel. Especially for low budget.

[@emmamemma4162]

Unless it's Kartell furniture. I have their Componibili nightstand, it's perfect for my small bedroom and I feel like it's a classic that will never go out of style.

[@yadayadayada4674]

Not a fan of wooden signs that say "laugh" "Love" blah,blah blah. The only one I like is the one I saw in a bathroom above toilet that said "flush" - it made me laugh.

[@camillaklein9913]

My pet peeve is the one that says “gather” in the dining room. So dumb.

[@amybee40]

@@camillaklein9913 Yes. If your rooms need labels, you are doing it wrong. Or you are a convention center.

[@alexandracarter1408]

yes! I'm so not down with the faux inspirational messages, etc. Can't do it! Won't do it. however, yea, I might do a "flush" message...that's just a good reminder. lol!

[@susangrande8142]

On another designer’s video of what’s out for 2021, “Farmhouse” style being out, especially those horrible, trite signs, a commenter posted that she wanted to make one of them for the bathroom that says in beautiful, frilly script, “Defecate.” I could see that!! 😂

[@lindacornell5980]

My very favorite sign in a home ever was a little shiny brass plaque, about 3 inches wide and less than 1 inch high, mounted near the light switch in a teensy powder room; it said "No Dancing". That always made me laugh.

[@lovepilie]

Can we also talk about that Chanel book every blogger displays in the background? XD

[@opramim1]

And a gucci papper bag

[@jennifers2017]

Hahaha that’s a good one ☝️

[@sarahwilson9619]

Lol, have always said..I will use a bible instead 🤷‍♀️. And make sure I read it daily 😂

[@susanfudge1737]

And Tom Ford. I have a lot, A LOT of books. Do not have those.

[@joycemukenalifestyle4848]

That the point 🤣🤣🤣

[@megand9246]

"Haha she's not gonna hurt my feelings"... immediately attacked by the "don't buy curtains that are too short" 😅

[@katrinakess1000]

🤣🤣🤣

[@uprayup]

So funny!! It's all about someone's taste. That's what makes us unique. I wouldn't do a lot of things she states.

[@darbytims5968]

Haha. I said the same thing. I actually got rid of my curtains and it made my house look bigger than with curtains.

[@simonesmit6708]

@@darbytims5968 Hey at least you have curtains. With my 4 cats curtains tend spend a lot of time on the floor.😂😂😺 Now they are cat beds.

[@jodyroepke207]

LOL my curtains look right not so much the rest of the house

[@marciaheckathorn3785]

I have never bought art for my walls....we take our own photos and enlarge and frame ! Beautiful and unique !

[@kiwin7119]

My mom has big frames of photos of her beloved cats. None of her human children, just her "fur babies."

[@mel_issa__]

Do you mean family photos or of nature or abstract?

[@traceysimmons4913]

@@kiwin7119 That is soooo funny, I love it

[@sarahwaters8262]

@@mel_issa__ All of the above- whatever *you* like.

[@BudgieloveCosplay]

My curtains need serious upgrades but we are redecorating the whole space so that will be part of it

[@mummideerist]

If my curtains touch the floor, my dogs think they are a new kind of tree😂😂😂

[@Tiki12t4]

That's to funny, 🤣 but that's the truth, my baby thinks everything on the floor is his. How you going to tell 125lb. 4 legged boo boo baby this is not yours. His gums still itch, hilarious.

[@MissJensk1]

😊

[@SGomez-dy2fx]

I agree.

[@debrasue5986]

THIS

[@ArianaWoods112]

@@Tiki12t4 I thought you were talking about a human baby... I was really confused on why he was 125 lbs 😂

[@jrossman7497]

Thank you for calling out mass produced art!! As the mom of an artist there are so many talented individuals out there who will work with clients to give them pieces that are unique yet affordable! That said, I have often gone to home goods and bought "art pieces" just for the frame and or mat and replaced the "art" with an original! Love your content, keep up the great work❤

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

Buy for the frames all the time!

[@kaalad3666]

Now that you say this I realise why I always thought of myself as NOT an art person. I always thought I didnt "get" art because I could never justify walking into a store and picking one of many identical artworks to put in my home. But when I think of getting something unique, or at least rare, I'm more willing to spend on that. Thanks for the tip 😄

[@annascott3542]

I’ve done this too a few times too and it really revealed to me just how cheap mass produced art is-the frames are so cheap literally like faux frames, they always break when I try to get them off.

[@rebeccacampbell585]

There are frame makers all over the place who will work with you to give you an original frame!

[@kayaanderson6468]

I go thrift shop buy art whose frame l want. Pretty cheap

[@valentinamelethiel353]

As an artist I can tell that there's nothing more satisfying than having your own art on the wall!

[@lorabetht9206]

I’m on a quest to redecorate for $0 (more like clean out and repurpose). I made curtains out of a bedsheet with some antique gold curtain rings that I found in my Nannie’s sewing box- they were .39 cents according to the package! I even made pillows from old stuffed animal stuffing 😂 I am a professional pet portrait artist so I have LOADS of original art and paint to use up😉

[@6895Anna]

All this talk of unique artwork and I just framed my gigantic all-white puzzle.

[@KivaBrent]

I love everything about this comment. Everything.

[@shopps2k977]

LOL

[@lashonyahutton148]

Nice Odd I like

[@kfoster3616]

I professionally framed and hung my kid's art work throughout the house. They did some very nice items which includes sculptures. I bought expensive frames with matting at thrift shops and garage sales. I switched the art over. Looks really nice.

[@birdgirl8390]

@@kfoster3616 aaawww that's so cute ❤️

[@mayagriffin2826]

Oof a $400 rug 😩. I thought $400 for a couch was a lot 😂. Why don’t people tell you about these things when you become an adult 😣

[@KivaBrent]

I agree, Maya!! I was like wait.... these things aren’t 5 dollars?!

[@Itsleahlondon]

Agreed!! Never realized how it all adds up!

[@wsa18]

That's what I thought when I first heard how much a bathroom costs, I almost fell of my chair

[@wallihaley5194]

Maya Griffin, I own some beautiful Persian rugs that I got for less than $500. I bought them on EBay. I definitely recommend looking for high end rugs on EBay, or at estate sales.

[@HosCreates]

That is nothing. I worked at a place that sold hand 100 knots per square inch knotted rugs .a 10'x 15' rug was easily $10,000 USD

[@dionnebartley2127]

The Tom Ford books....everybody and their mom has one. Lol. I style my table with books that I actually read or about countries I have visited. My guest seems to enjoy them. Please NO more Tom Ford books!!!!

[@hi-xd8wk]

🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@darlenenarasse1773]

Double please. Add chanel and louis vutton as well

[@catherinenarine6307]

So ageee with you i though i was the only one nerve being scratch everytime i see a tom ford book geesh🙄🙄

[@SJP43]

I don’t like the whole notion of buying books just to style a table or a shelf. All those books Tom Ford, Chanel etc... Don’t get me started on those tacky celebrity portraits everyone has like Marilyn Monroe one 😩

[@prettyawesomejm]

I bought the Naomi Campbell book specifically because I wanted the fashions but not a cliche designer book. I did an unboxing video too. Wasn’t prepared for her to be stark naked. I knew it when I purchased it but it was still shocking for some reason when I opened the box. 😆

[@slcox6724]

I love her energy and decisiveness. She exudes confidence and knowledge and is very down to earth.

[@rebagandy1133]

Preach lady preach❤💯❤️

[@kneadysetgrow3220]

Buy a big rug secondhand and get it professionally cleaned. Save so much money and the environment!

[@darbytims5968]

We did that and found an awesome one. 👌 don't forget about marketplace either.

[@staceykersting705]

My mom had Karistan Bros. come do her huge oriental rug. They used the same shampoo and carpet shampooer as u could buy yourself. I bought a good second hand shampooer for $50 and always use DIY carpet shampoo.

[@sarahwaters8262]

@@staceykersting705 I would not buy a second hand shampooer. I have dogs and kids. I have shampooed up a lot of shit. 🤣

[@teatime4061]

I've got a clunky plastic drawer in the living room. I want so badly to get rid of it but my husband believes if it still works we should keep it.....definitely need a "how to decorate with husbands" video next lol

[@leeannpulchny4448]

Hahah yes

[@SynterraSteen]

Upcycle the shelf. Add some wood accents, paint or wallpaper to make it your own. - KZbin commenter with husband 😊

[@bookmouse2719]

Yeah, I have a husband that keeps his things that I think are junk.

[@celieboo]

Yes! My husband is always like "our house should look lime people live in it!" Ugh.

[@mulliganstew72]

Can you put it in a closet?

[@jennifermateo7285]

I needed to hear this... *wiping my tears away*

[@hi-xd8wk]

😭

[@laurabarber6697]

It's called making the most out of what you have. It's good to look at magazines and start tearing up pictures and developing your own sense of style and design. And then when you find things that you like you can start decorating your home and those pieces will mean something to you!

[@ilanik13]

@@laurabarber6697 I used to do this them I discovered Pinterest!

[@laurabarber6697]

@@ilanik13 yeah Pinterest is a gold mind! I could get lost on there for days on end! Have fun :-)

[@teresalacubana4035]

Them 7 thumbs down got their feelings hurt😜🤣 She helped us out for free... Hellur 😁

[@KivaBrent]

Hahaha like I said, I came for myself as well!!!! I was sitting here offended too 😂.

[@evelynwilson6591]

🤭

[@samsam2238]

I wttet

[@faritzachavarria1120]

@@KivaBrent lmao 😩😂😂

[@tme9384]

No hurt feelings here (#133 thumbs down). I'm old & sensible, live rural, and the people who visit my 980 sq. ft. 1-bed 1-bath cottage come to see me, not to see if my decor looks cheap. Was in a Home Goods store once, never been in an IKEA, don't know who Tom Ford is, and am not out to impress anyone. I clicked on this video out of curiosity, not for advice. If all you have is judgement, keep it to yourself. @Teresa La Cubana, since you 'know' why 7 people clicked thumbs down, you must be psychic; how about throwing out the winning lottery numbers for tonight's Power Ball?

[@littleleafy]

Weird personal opinion: antique maps make great home decor “art” because they are so unusual, interesting and a great conversation starter

[@cecilyerker]

Not weird at all!

[@imrickjamesbiiiiitchhh6161]

*I love em!*

[@kimmorrill7060]

Love maps for decor

[@marlyhawkes3046]

I have been wanting to do this. 3 maps... That show where we are from

[@rjlloyd5721]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DarienneEmpire]

Just a tip. In my daughters nursery, I bought two $20 5 x 7 ikea rugs and put them together to make one big one and bc of the pattern its seamless, looks beautiful, fit perfect and was super cheap.

[@kkgibbs1]

OK, my feelings are hurt. I broke about 7 out of 10 reasons my house looks cheap. BUT I'm going to put my big girl panties on and fix the mistakes one by one. This video will be my checklist. Thank you!! 🙂🏡

[@didi_ola]

Hi

[@phyllisharris2766]

...or just be happy with ur home that u love!

[@Nbdycares2]

Oh Kim who cares! Don't worry about what this chic says. Most people aren't going to notice any of this stuff.

[@1Skorpia]

Antiques are the way to go. Etsy.

[@abbyflows1332]

If you love it that’s all that matters you don’t want a home that isn’t comfortable for you and your family or a home that is decorated “to impress” when you are living in it day to say it should be functional and appealing to you and your family first.

[@bluebobasquad2777]

So on point! You forgot to mention all the sign wall art everyone has, Farmhouse, Home, Pantry, Kitchen etc.

[@Kittyheavenwith21cats]

I like the pantry sign though..dresses up the door and looks cute to me

[@faritzachavarria1120]

Guilty of this 😩😂😂

[@bcfriardoyle7697]

My favorite: Wash your hands

[@Kittyheavenwith21cats]

@Elle Bella2011 I roll my eyes when I see abstract pointless art or art with scribbles that my kids did at 2 years old

[@kmicheleb]

@@bcfriardoyle7697 we need that right now🤣

[@kwlancaster1804]

I just love that “Marie Kondo” is a verb!

[@anaem4934]

I LOL’ed to it.

[@tweetspie06]

My favorite piece of art is one that I comissioned from a close friend, she made me 3 huge paintings for a couple hundred bucks and I still stare at them and think about how much I love them

[@moirak5332]

Never giving up my plastic drawers!! Ok to be fair, they're in closets now, but man do I love them.

[@hekeepsblessingme1312]

Nor am I giving up plastic drawers. I do not purchase items to please other people.

[@nakeithasevere4074]

You can get a cord concealer kit from Amazon. That’s what we used to hide cords around our home, super easy to install. And it does make the place look much more put together.

[@lorrainemarino3813]

I agree. We were not willing to put holes in the walls so the kit was the next best thing. Home Depot has them also. We painted the cord covering the same as the wall - looks much more polished!

[@lindahill1199]

I'm needing to find me some!

[@Lady4Life]

You got me with mounting the tv. I have artwork above my TVs. Call me old but I don’t want to look up into the air to watch tv. Not comfortable. 😀

[@abbe1abbe156]

Some tvs are definitely mounted too high. It depends on the distance of the sofa from the tv. We have ours mounted but not high to make it uncomfortable.

[@michellem3879]

Me too. You can style around a tv on a console as easily as one that’s mounted.

[@MissJensk1]

A TV should be mounted at viewing height, not high up. That's a common mistake.

[@Tracker5111]

Very very common mistake.... TV over fireplace??? What? Also, how about make TV 3" thick to house some real speakers...and make them face forward. Bonus round...add a sub in the TV!

[@suegreenland5989]

There are the right measurements for the ideal hight of a mounted TV from the center of your TV to the ground depending on the TV size.

[@tanesharedwood914]

“I don’t care if you like it” “I don’t care if it’s on sale” I’m screaming 😂🤣😭🤣😂🤣😂😂😂

[@faritzachavarria1120]

Lmao 😩😭😂😂😂

[@yaeishafletcher8688]

You attacked me in the first 54 seconds. Subscribed!

[@gailremp8389]

Those big long curtains remind me so much of Carol Burnett coming down the stairs in gone with the wind wearing the curtain rod for Rhett Butler. Oh my God. So funny

[@SoldierStefanie]

I remember that episode!

[@gailremp8389]

@@SoldierStefanie j it's funny how there are certain episodes of certain shows that you just never forget. My other particular favorite was when it was mama and Tim Conway was trying to tell the elephant story and how it got all messed up and it went snork. And watching Carol and Harvey and everybody just lose their grip. That was a perfect one. Peace.

[@margaretd3710]

@@gailremp8389 Oh, Heavens yes! Just thinking about those episodes starts me laughing. Anything with Tim Conway -- and I loved watching him break up Harvey Korman -- just seeing Korman trying so hard not to laugh and Conway just pouring it on. Priceless! And how about the I Love Lucy episode where she and Ethyl work in a candy factory and they can't keep up with the conveyor belt? And the one where she's trying to sell the awful, but high liquor content VitaMeataVegimen?

[@aricakritz5587]

Love and agree with everything. One more to add to the list is clutter. Ex. things on the fridge door, counter tops covered with stuff, and cluttered shelving ect.

[@KivaBrent]

You’re so right! That’s a good one!

[@mentalhealthisimp]

Too many magnets from all over the universe on the fridge door... hate it 😠

[@LoomofDreams]

@@mentalhealthisimp Guilty! ROFL! I do it primarily because my fridge is ugly and cheap (white textured) and I don't want to look at it. But when I have the money for a new stainless steel one, there won't be a magnet in site! Haha!

[@danacampbell5982]

After retiring, I've spent the past five years living in my RV. I don't regret it, but I'm sure starting to crave something a bit less like camping! I'm getting ready to move. This is very helpful in planning.

[@mchapman132]

I love oil paintings, landscapes. My home is traditional, we’re seniors. I had an oil painting reproduction made about 15 years ago 24 x 36 and put it in a gorgeous gilt frame. It’s over the fireplace. It’s my pride and joy, the focal point of the room. I’d rather have one good piece of framed art than several inexpensive pieces. I designed the room around that painting. Older folks usually have acquired some expensive furniture pieces, over the years, that can’t be discarded or we just like too much. Your advice is excellent for young people just starting to find their comfort zone.

[@lisaspencer9614]

I didn't realize the rug size issue. I'm doing it wrong!!! Thanks.

[@bunburry]

The soulless examples for “undressed furniture” looks literally like every home on The Supernanny.

[@moswah99]

They probably undressed their furniture because of their children

[@bunburry]

@@moswah99 I mean the rooms themselves. Bare, naked, no souls. Nightmares in MAGNOLIA .

[@amethyst4444]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@ashleys_space]

This is why I'm here. 😂 I have no style and my clothes and home is soulless. 😭 I'm trying to find ways to dress it up without it looking like a cluttered mess. I want pops of bright colors through my house.

[@lmac9346]

Ms.Ashley, try Houzz.com, use the search bar to find relevant discussion about your design dilemmas, industry pros often chime in with great advice. Always keep in mind tho, design is self-expression so don't overthink it. Magazine covers are just that, they cover up real life imperfection, so look at pics & watch videos but ultimately YOU CAN do whatever makes you happy, that's what matters. Go with it and don't look back

[@CatJourney198]

If I see another “Farmhouse” sign, IN a farmhouse 😫

[@KivaBrent]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@carolinagirl3110]

😂

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

“Gather” = gag me

[@Greengreen-qv3be]

No if I see another farmhouse sign in a inner city home with obviously no farm for miles lol

[@sunflowerbaby1853]

I dislike all of those signs. Who's buying them?

[@jennysantiago2624]

My daughter's townhouse has 4 floors and 5 bathrooms, she's still decorating floor by floor, so far is breathtaking. My home warming gift to my daughter, a batch of juices to tackle her inflammation since she's working from home.

[@berylcomar]

Inflammation... turmeric not juice because juice is high in sugar and sugar feeds inflammation

[@mariposawings7460]

I agree with most of these actually.. especially buying the same artwork that everybody has and getting rid of plastic furniture.. but I have two mirrored tables and I still love them. I dont have any other mirrored furniture so I dont think it looks overly done. Sometimes its a matter of preference and if you still love your style then no need to change and spend more money just to fit in with the trends. Trends change often and even come back around to the same thing sometimes! lol

[@Alice_Walker]

As a shift worker I got the curtains thing right by accident, I just wanted to keep out as much light as possible during the day. Especially love the tips about art 🎨

[@mollyoxy]

We started off good, I love long curtains. And then you roasted my home for the rest of the video 🤣 I’m in my living room staring at my ikea canvases, my rug that is barely big enough for the coffee table

[@imrickjamesbiiiiitchhh6161]

😂

[@phyllisharris2766]

Dang shame! Lol

[@pammym1825]

Oops 😘

[@mayettefaustino5321]

😂😂😂

[@ShiaGorgeousOne]

🤣🤣

[@louiseheon1219]

Allo, thanks for all your advices. May I just suggest that we shall "fix" our mistakes not for others to think that we are wealthy but because it will brings us the feeling inside that we are looking for. Over all if others think that we spent lot of money on whatever we choose to decorate and that we live in luxe, that will be something to share with them as some help to "educate" them. Again, thanks for work, it's always interesting and accurate, Lx

[@jeanduranko4157]

I'm crying because my curtains are 4 inches above the floor...BUT...the dog hair would be trapped in them if they were to the floor. An Australian Sheppard sheds like you wouldn't believe.

[@mwoods4608]

I have a mini aussie and I trim his hair, probably more than I should.

[@joditripp7003]

Got one too, feel your pain.

[@kennedyadams7159]

I am a pro groomer and tell clients daily, “better to spend 5 mins brushing out loose hair from your dog, then 2 hours on your floor, bedspread, car seats, couch, floors, on and on. Believe me, your family and friends hate it and talk about THATS why they don’t want to eat at your house!

[@farolitodepapel]

By breaking the leather sets and putting one or two pieces in each room, you get a cohesive home style where each piece stands and can act as an accent. On the contrary, by placing all together in the living room, ir looks crowded and cheap, and so does the rest of the house. An exception might be white natural leather sofas that can share the room with a second similar piece or a twin. This was your best piece of advice.

[@cindymcrae1147]

What about a dark brown leather sofa with black leather chairs? See above comment ⬆️

[@LoomofDreams]

I agree that matching sets are a no-no, but having different pieces that are different styles and colours - but still all leather - totally works. I've seen it done and I'm planning to do it myself when I can afford the leather chair I want (I already have the sofa). I hate matching sets of anything, no matter where they're placed (bedroom, kitchen, living room), but design can still include all leather if done intentionally with complementary pieces (and also with other fabrics thrown in for pillows, throws, etc.). Just my two cents.

[@jmsuttonproductions7432]

The curtain touching the floor thing only works if you don't have radiator heaters affixed to your wall.

[@Diva9000x]

I agree with most of what was said BUT the mounting of the TV...nah, well sorta. I have the TV mounted in my sewing room because of space constraints, but all my other TVs are on consoles. Your components gotta go somewhere, so 🤷🏾‍♀️ plus mounted TV's are usually too high on the wall and limit your furniture rearranging. Loved seeing you on Tamron Hall's show!

[@tamaradavis6437]

The "this tells me nothing about you" pic had me cracking up for some reason 🤣

[@cloudcat0]

I love that you mentioned Society6! I'm an artist on there and I love the different options on there and that it supports artists. All the pieces really add those individual style elements to a space.

[@LoomofDreams]

Last year I did a budget DIY reno on my bathroom and designed the entire room around a shower curtain I bought on Society6! I love it so much, and every time I walk into that bathroom - even though there are still some elements that need to be dealt with when I have more money to spend - I just feel happy when I see it. Soceity6 is great! Etsy is also great for affordable original art. I was even in touch with one artist about having one of her photographs put on canvas. She offered to send me the image in the size/resolution I needed so I could have it printed/framed on canvas as she was unable to do it for me. Turned out beautifully and it hangs in that same bathroom!

[@maryoliva6081]

Finally, an Interior Designer/Influencer, that says "DO NOT BUY THE SAME ARTWORK -Hint: "Sarah Brooks Pieces""! Thank you, for that tip in "waiting till I find the right art piece for my home"! I will definitely be adding art pieces to my little apartment that are made by local artists.

[@Trwanddon]

Guess I’m lucky. I’ve always had amazing artists in the family. I have one print in my house only because my deceased husband gave it to me as a gift. Another point, while I don’t always think your art has to “go” with your room, a good strategy for finding your colors can be an inspiring painting.

[@tracirae3205]

I had never heard of Sarah Brooks so I looked her up. I do not like any of her stuff. I'm sure there are a ton of people who do. But one of the pictures I saw looked like a 2 year old drew a spiral like circle with a big black magic marker, it was awful! I can dig abstract art sometimes but I'm not a fan of her work. But mad props to her for doing what she loves and making $ at it. That's the cool thing about art, just because one person doesnt like it doesn't mean other people wont absolutely love it!!

[@mandypdx]

No one in my family or friend group shops at home goods or watches KZbin... it would be unique to them (saying this who likes her art, but doesn’t own any pieces 💕)

[@msbrown813]

I moved the plastic furniture out of my living room as I was watching this video. Thank you girl!

[@davinaowen9918]

After stalking my mirrored bedroom furniture for years I finally bought it oh well I love it🤷🏾‍♀️

[@cynthiaanderson-morrisette2825]

I love it, too! I'm getting ready to buy some expensive stuff I've been saving for. I don't care if it's out of style now; I love it and my home is for me. 😊

[@CharTurner6928]

You love it and that's the important thing. It may not be "in style/trending" among the ultra hip and cool" but it's the style up in here.

[@jannibal9273]

For those of us who have too short of curtains/draperies, rather than going out to buy new to replace them, think about these tricks of the trade to save yourself some money: (1) Check the width of current hem. There may be enough material to make the curtains/drapes long enough to "kiss" the floor by just letting down the hem and adding either a very skinny hem (hemming tape is my preference) along the bottom of the curtain, or adding plain material to the bottom of the curtain with hemming tape and using that to add "bulk" to the bottom of your new hem. The material will be hidden on the reverse side of the curtain and won't be seen, but I would stick with a lighter neutral color like white or beige. (2) If the panel length is still too short even after you let the hem down as suggested in (1), think about adding a complementary or contrasting color panel at the bottom of your curtain/drape to add the necessary length to "kiss" the floor. Experiment with how deep you would want the band to be and whether you would go with a solid color band from one of the colors picked out of a patterned curtain or, if your panel is one solid color, contrasting it with a patterned but coordinated color additional panel for the hem line. As for the rest, I honestly wouldn't know if you bought something at Ikea or Home Goods or Society Six or wherever and wouldn't care anyway. What I find offensive is trying to PRETEND you're something you not. We're not all decorators, we're not all uber-rich fat cats, we all don't have husbands who make a million or more a year so you can teeter around in 5 inch stilettos all day and get cosmetic surgery every 6 months. And who gives a flying eff anyway how much you paid for your possessions or where you got them from? If you hang around with people who would walk into your house and say oh I see you bought that REALLY CHEAP BED FROM IKEA I'd say EFF OFF - politely, of course - and drop that person from my "friend" list because that person isn't a friend, she or he is just a bitch. Buy what you like and everybody else can go blow.

[@farrah5298]

Yes this is also very true! Just go with what you like!

[@gigireddick3239]

Amen!!

[@carolynwright2342]

May I ask with respect, why you are watching this particular video if you feel that way? I assume this video is for people who are interested in what the designer believes makes their home look cheap. If you really don't care and believe that it makes absolutely no difference how you decorate your home, then why waste your time?

[@debhil226]

@@carolynwright2342 Maybe I can help with your question. I am not into "design" TV so I have never heard of this, or most, designers. This video showed up on KZbin. It sounded interesting so I watched it. By the end of the video, I was saying the same thing because I don't bring things into my home for anyone other than myself, not to impresses or dazzle my friends. I do realize that I am not the target audience but that would be the answer to your question.

[@tomekathomas2487]

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[@susandorry6149]

Your Brutal and now I have to hem my curtains, I was being lazy and knew they were wrong and your right, I'm on it and taking them up.

[@tubteller]

you are you're

[@susette7066]

Move the rods higher - works great :D

[@tiyyas3022]

I just found your channel yesterday and I am in love! Girl, I’m sitting here looking at all my criminal offenses lol

[@mschocolitdiva]

IKR!!! Lmao

[@ShienaLene]

😂🤣😂

[@lindahill1199]

I just subscribed today and I've been binge watching! So watching this one I'm not too tacky of a decorator.

[@kaleidoscope8743]

You can do a smaller rug that you love IF you pair and layer it on another rug but it's challenging. I have seen it done. Also I've seen a smaller rug work when furniture was placed to break up your room and create intimate clusters of furniture.

[@LoomofDreams]

I'd love to hear her opinion on placing area rugs over carpet. It's a look that makes me cringe (as does layering multiple area rugs), but it seems that many of the designers on KZbin do it.

[@MissJensk1]

I have an IKEA Hemnes chest of drawers but customised it with mismatched porcelain knobs.

[@GinaKayLandis]

I have a white stained Hemnes bed and love the chest of drawers. Excellent way to customize it!

[@MissJensk1]

@@GinaKayLandis 🙂

[@Melody-lc6dt]

I love mirrors! 😂 I'm redoing my apartment with a few curated glam mirror pieces and a sculpture I'm building myself. I know it's not "in" anymore but I'm really into the 80's and want my space to feel like walking back in time, but in a classy way. I've spent a bit of time curating pieces and matching color samples, so hopefully it will look nice!

[@chelseahill6552]

I have a tobacco-colored leather Chesterfield sofa and I ADORE it. 😍 I’ve paired it with a velvet throw pillow, faux fur throw; in addition: a concrete coffee table, two leather armchairs - different color/store! - with a linen pillow in each, and two gorgeous marble topped chests. 🥰

[@KivaBrent]

That sounds amazing! I like that you used different leathers and added new textures!

[@MsKmw15]

@@KivaBrent too much leather.

[@ashleybellasxo]

Hey Kiva, I just wanted to say a big thanks for your content! I'm moving at the end of this month and can't wait to start fresh and design our new space!

[@gaile2241]

My bedroom drapes do not go to the floor but that is because I cut them down to a few inches below the sill per my taste and do not intend to change that . Also do not have mounted TV since it sits in a corner and there is no wall to mount it.

[@candibee8918]

Your channel is so refreshing in so many ways. I'm laughing, I'm learning and I'm getting called out all at once. THANK YOU!!

[@KeyanaGXOXO]

Hey sis. I love my leather sofa set because I have kids. I also get plenty of compliments on the way I decorate my living room along with the leather sofa on my videos. I love your opinions and options on how to style though. They help me be more creative in decorating Be blessed💕💕

[@slybrownfox]

I have to keep my curtains off the floor or my dogs will pee on them 😂

[@fabienneroure9995]

LOL That's exactly what my dog did! 🐶

[@originalproduct422]

I have one too. I have to be in top of my dog. LOL

[@tracynasidka-ciccone6733]

That's hilarious😂

[@scottbwright]

then you should opt for shades. there's all styles. any of them would be better than drapes hovering above the floor

[@calvinconcepts]

I recently saw something online about how to camouflage wall mountedTVs. One of the tips I thought was clever is to paint the wall black as a feature wall. You don't notice the big black TV as much an accent wall like that can look very sophisticated if done well.

[@AngelinaSpicy]

I did this!!! And it fits the vibe!

[@calvinconcepts]

@@AngelinaSpicy Nice!! :)

[@BeautyIsMyLife]

I like this idea! Seems that a black accent wall is popular right now. Anyone have ideas on how to make it work better in a smallish room?

[@calvinconcepts]

@@BeautyIsMyLife I think it could work in a smallish room as long as you do just the one accent wall. If you aren't brave enough to do black then perhaps a dark gray?

[@qtbrniis]

I saw a navy blue accent wall that was beautiful. You could still see the TV but it blended well enough. Google framing your TV, DIY or pro.

[@carolynmartell2334]

You should have a look at British interiors guru Abigail Ahern. She breaks a few of your “rules” such as small rugs and over sized lamps. Her spaces are amazing, although not at all minimalistic. She is a self confessed maximalist who uses dark colours and texture. I love her style and my home definitely has some of her influence. I think it is actually about balance and what makes you feel joy but to each their own xxx

[@sallylovett1997]

This woman speaks the TRUTH!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found my new favorite KZbinr.....

[@preciousartcreations5957]

My decor and taste don’t even fall into 1 category, incorporate glam, farmhouse, modern and lux. But I did just buy my first all mirror sideboard. So I guess I made the list. I just don’t have matching pieces, I am making it my entry for my main suite bedroom. I debated ikea vs mirrored and mirror won. It looks clean and sophisticated where it is

[@chanelgreen4959]

What about the Rae Dunn EVERYTHING 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭please address this issue....it must stop ✋. However, I do say to each its own...it is what it is...you like what you like 😏🤷🏾‍♀️

[@tracirae3205]

I think the same way about Ree Drummonds Pioneer Woman. I know a girl and every. single. thing in her kitchen is from Pioneer Woman. Dont get me wrong, some of her stuff is very cute and I do own a couple things made by her. But I didnt decorate my kitchen with nothing but Pioneer Wman stuff. Everywhere I look its flowers, flowers and more flowers. She has so many different things that it clashes and tbh it gives me a headache if I look for too long lol

[@cecilyerker]

Rae Dunn is cute for holidays, but it’s really creepy when it’s the only thing.

[@brinleybear5995]

🤢

[@jessicaroth49]

I just found out who/what this is. They kept referring to "RD", so I asked. Honey, I'm old. "RD" to me is Reader's Digest...😐😅

[@snooooopycomehome]

I made my own Rae Dunn inspired guest bathroom decor with 3 for $1.00 DollarTree mini terra cotta pots, Walmart chalk paint and a sharpie. In order of elimination they say PEE, FART, POOP. 😂🤣 My besties sister saw them and is begging me to make them for her. Less than $2 and have had good laughs over them with visiting friends.

[@VelvetandToads]

Great advice. Love the tips on sizing and scaling. As for IKEA, I remember when we maxed out our budget to buy our place here in Paris, all we could afford were a few pieces of IKEA furniture. When a snobbish friend came over the first time, she looked around and said « vous êtes IKEA à mort », i.e. « you’re IKEA unto death. » I’ve never lived it down (nor has she, I always remind her of it!), but it turned me into an inveterate IKEA hacker 😅

[@hayropatendida]

She’s not wrong. You know what happened in Fight Club ;)

[@VelvetandToads]

@@hayropatendida Haha! You’re absolutely right, I totally forgot about that! 🤣

[@MissMolly3377]

I love this girl. Thank you, for talking about the plastic furniture. I hate that crap. I have one, in my bathroom, because my sink is broken, right now, I am going to fix it this spring, and then the plastic is going in the trash...or under my craft table...covered up.

[@MB-mq1sf]

Here’s the best tip I ever followed. Buy what brings you joy, even if it means high water curtains. 🤟🏼 Beats spending money you don’t have to impress people you don’t like.

[@hekeepsblessingme1312]

I agree. I buy what makes me feel good. I love bright colors. I buy what I can afford. When I visit family and friends,I'm not there critiquing their home. People buy what they can afford.

[@Jess_Smith0903]

I’m so so glad I didn’t buy any mirrored furniture when it was all the rage! Despite loving it, I just knew I would be so annoyed by the upkeep of it since it’s not forgiving when it comes to dust. Now that trend has passed and it’s gone! Had I bought it, I would’ve regretted it now!

[@susancrawford5927]

Mirrored furniture has been around since 1920 (and probably earlier) so it's really not a trend.

[@contessajones5619]

I love my two pieces and they’re timeless. They’re perfect for expanding space and are a clear pallet for any design. If you have a mirrored bedroom suite, simply spread the pieces out throughout the house so the overall effect is subtle.

[@pandemicpianoplayer937]

My mother and brother are both artists so I have a wonderful, unique, beautiful and personal art.

[@nicoleburgos9653]

.."and all leather clothes on." 🤣🤣I died but loved it so much! Awesome video.

[@birdie9240]

That made me laugh too lol

[@mariak1785]

My favorite part!😆

[@suzannetalbert9906]

KB...your video was hysterical. What a joy to see, that have no cheap thing going on in my house. I am a home organizer and stager. Girl, I have seen everything. I have encouraged my clients to hang their shower curtain at the ceiling. It is gorgeous. Instant glam but they have to have grommets and the length has to be 108'. So pretty!!

[@leynaabbey]

Girl, my rugs are too small, and I've got cords and clutter all around. I'm in the process of decluttering so there's just PILES everywhere waiting to be tossed, donated, or sold. We never replaced our rugs from our first home...where they did fit, and we are moving again in a couple of years. By then the kids will be a bit older, and a bit less messy too. For now, I'm just rolling with it. Loving all your advice for when I'm ready to pull my final look together. Thanks for all of your tips.

[@markhegedus5821]

Literally laughed out loud about the castle vibes with your curtain tip 😂😂 Loved the video - thank you for sharing these awesome pieces of advice and for your honesty!!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you so much, Mark!!! I love the castle look...if you live in a castle lol!

[@sutenTaHotep]

I didn’t know whether to cringe or laugh through half of this😂😅💀but when you showed the same IKEA portrait that’s presently hanging in my diningroom, Oooo chiiiiiile🤦🏾‍♀️😱😅

[@teressacooks7928]

Uh oh!!! 🤣

[@davidpollard3522]

🤣🤣🤣

[@debbyalder4089]

Ha ha so funny!! I bought a really cheap artwork years ago and found the same piece in someone else’s home!!!! Noooo!!!

[@vickiepaul8258]

😂, if you like your picture keep it in your home, Lol.

[@neekahgreen5365]

girl she hit too many nerves for me hahahahaha

[@bella61567]

Guilty as charged! I think I make at least 8 out of 10 of these! You are the best voice of reason for us all! So many favorite moments, the castle vibe on curtains and the mirrored mirrors! :) Might have laughed a little at the client suffering from FOMO to ;) YOURE THE BEST!!

[@KivaBrent]

Haha! That’s okay! I’m so glad that you found this video helpful!

[@MugWitch]

omg that graphic on how rugs should be sized to different room setups is SO HELPFUL!!! This entire video is so helpful but that one was something I was having a hard time figure out and now I realize I need a bigger rug than what I was planning…

[@ericanewcomb2643]

I just found you and have been binging your channel! You are such a great speaker and it makes your videos so engaging. Also I appreciate that you provided some solutions that don't cost money (ie, moving furniture) and supporting small businesses

[@taylor.dannise]

Love this video!!! These tips are good. and I love how this video wasn't totally judgey. We've all made mistakes in design.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you!!! I have made TONS of design mistakes myself, so there’s no reason to judge other people about them! I just want to help make improvements 😊.

[@kellymurray8439]

I've been planning on buying new curtains. But now, i will be buying longer curtains and raising the curtain rod!! I will also be adjusting the furniture around my living room rug. Oh, and getting my fiancé to finally hide those dang cords to the tv!!! All great tups!! Glad i watched this

[@KivaBrent]

Yayyy! So glad that this was helpful, Kelly!

[@SoullessMermaidGames]

I'll always be obsessed with mirrored stuff sorry not sorry, I just love the vaporwave vibe. Then again I have absolutely no mirrored furniture yet cause I'm too broke for new furniture so I haven't gotten tired of it 😂

[@allisonrice818]

good job!....some of your tips I have done unknowingly ..others are very helpful. Exposed cords is my next project...the rug size advice has really opened up my livingroom. You have talent and an excellent eye. Thankyou!

[@tortiecat6459]

Great home decor tips. I made some major style mistakes years ago when I purchased too many "faux" flowers and plants and placed them all over the house. They're gone now (donated to Goodwill), but that was one of the worst decorating mistakes I ever made. Looks extremely cheap - and it was. They were used as cheap fillers because I had a large home to fill.

[@gemmamcgall5279]

When you said no to leather furniture i was like nooo i love my chesterfield. So glad you elaborated 😂 my chesterfield is definitely a stand alone piece

[@lauraigla6319]

The information is really good, but it's framed in the light of impressing and even fooling everyone else, rather than creating a space that expresses your personal style and makes you feel your best... Taking this info with a grain of salt

[@KivaBrent]

It definitely is framed in that light! Your home should represent you and your family. However, whether anyone agrees with it or not, people care about trends in makeup, fashion, interior design, etc!

[@vegangelist]

Exactly, Laura!

[@thecatatemyhomework]

Short curtains is not my personal style. Neither is most of the things stated in this video. If you have no sense of style and those bad designs please you, then of course you will have them in your home.

[@catherinedesilets8960]

For me personally, I really try to save $ & then buy art that individual art work that speaks to me rather than a cheap piece that is sold everywhere I think patience is key when designing your home to stand apart plus not look cheap (cause it’s not )

[@andmelinda]

This. I'm all about learning to style my home, but not in the vein to impress someone else.

[@jennysantiago2624]

I lived in an apartment my son and girlfriend are decorating my place. I gave them a homework, I mentioned my personality and favorite colors. I'm claustrophobic, hate crowded spaces, too much stuff in walls, love plants, and mainly soft clean look. They are doing a good job so far, I spend my time making essential oils and juices.

[@michellemurphy9408]

Thanks so much for this video! I got up from my couch and grabbed a wicker basket to hide my wires and cords by my TV! More changes (curtains) to my rooms will be forthcoming!

[@KivaBrent]

That is awesome!! Thanks so much for watching Michelle!!

[@renitaprimm2148]

I’m glad you called it because people seem to copy vs being inspired and making design their own