11 COMMON THINGS THAT MAKE YOUR HOME LOOK CHEAP (and what you should do instead)

[@GregoriusAM]

One common mistake in KZbin videos. Never ending background music that make it so much more difficult to hear and focus on what you are saying. Please, please, please use music and sound effects for emphasis, but turn off the non-stop background music. It can be an accessibility issue. Thanks for considering this! I really enjoyed the video. 😊

[@patriciablakeslee7587]

No background music!

[@annking877]

Totally agree, get rid music

[@sah3181]

Yes!!

[@abijo]

Yeah refer to the topic… this video will be better without bg music throughout. Intro music is fine and ending..

[@susanpage1250]

Love the cheerful background music!

[@Nick_Lewis]

I never floss my hair unless there’s a sign telling me to do so!

[@chache516]

That was funny.. 😂

[@susanchristie9322]

😂

[@kathybishop6623]

Sorry not getting rid of my mona lisa paint by numbers

[@susanchristie9322]

@@kathybishop6623 😂

[@gwendalyngreen-lindberg2864]

I just binged on your shows this weekend. Love them! Please note I would want more then 2 minutes of content on your channel. Don't ever change.

[@juniorcasemiro]

I was laughing hysterically with the Live Laugh Love sign, then I got a hit with the 3-piece bathroom shaggy rugs, now I’m not laughing anymore 😔

[@Geotrist]

And she didn't give an alternative did she?

[@thisuniquechica]

@@Geotrist lol, it doesn’t need much explanation, really. All you need is a mat. I always thought the rug on the toilet corner was a bit unhygienic. 🙈

[@nickys6656]

😂🤣

[@ReneeWright69]

Those rugs are vile.

[@juniorcasemiro]

@@ReneeWright69 the fluffiness under your feet while you’re in the toilet is worth it 😌

[@susanma4899]

I'm getting a big farmhouse sign for my bathroom that says POOP. Just kidding. "Live, laugh, poop?"

[@PoshPennies]

HAHAHA 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 thanks this made me lol

[@CLMaxey67]

Literally laughing out loud (but not pooping, I promise)

[@janeenglish5301]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@hello.rekaaa]

I had "get naked" in my bathroom 😅 everyone laughed when they entered. I was thinking of "shit happens" over the toilet 😁

[@melissabrun2173]

I have a “Nice Butt” sign on my toilet 🤷🏼‍♀️ what can I say, I have a sense of humor.

[@TV-iv3zr]

I have daylight bulbs throughout my house. My Interior Designer friend did not approve. I told him, “I’m effin old & can’t see!” I like lights that allow me to see.

[@Katrn30]

Lol

[@gina2464]

Hilarious 😂

[@FashionablePoison]

I've watched a few of these types of videos now and they all mention bulbs, but I love my daylight bulbs and will continue to use them

[@thisuniquechica]

I get those smart bulbs because the daylight ones are GREAT in winter. Variety of lighting has been the best interior design solution I have ever implemented.

[@maryalexander1019]

Hahaha love it!

[@WorkWithWarren]

"I think it looks cheap, but if you're ok with that, then go for it!" 😂

[@SuperWoolfolk]

I think the music is very cheap and annoying, but if you're ok with it, then go for it! I can always turn the sound off.

[@clairevinet3557]

Music is distracting not in a good way. I would prefer to see your wonderful self Educate us. Thank you beautiful lady!

[@calico27]

yes, this! the music!

[@TheSecretChateau]

I've never ever permitted 'signage' in my home. It's an outrageously hideous trend that needs to disappear down a drain along with each and every 'keep calm and carry on' product ever produced. Love this video!

[@timhazeltine3256]

Except for the original WWII poster

[@J_Saripalli]

Absolutely. Signage mounted upon the ‘Accent wall’. (The usual black and silver/gold Filigree printed geometric wallpaper). Eek! Jeepers.

[@Leokat334]

If it’s in someone else’s home what’s it to you? And who the hell cares what this snob thinks makes your house look cheap. If she’s that caught up in material things & let’s someone else’s decorating style bother her, she needs therapy! I watch a lot of home interior shows and design shows. None have been as insulting as this very young girl. If people didn’t think the signs were nice and looked good in the home they wouldn’t make them or buy them. But since they can’t keep them on the self and they’re in everyone’s house I’d say YOU ARE THE STUCK UP ONE THAT NEEDS THROWN OUT!

[@thehobbster6367]

Do we really need videos to confirm what people know?

[@BitsyBee]

Haha, I never permitted signage on my children, either!

[@stephaniejimenez168]

Well... I guess I'm going to cheap looking home 🤷‍♀️. We just bought our first home and already made several offenders. But oh well, they make me happy.

[@misspam4723]

That’s all that matters! Truly:)💕

[@holyravenification]

Same here. But she haven't offended me lol

[@stephaniejimenez168]

@@holyravenification I'm not offended either, I just think it's funny

[@stephaniejimenez168]

@@holyravenification lol, no problem. Tone can easily go either way

[@racemom777]

Everyone has different taste. You decorate However your happy. And just dont invite this girl over 🤣

[@lorrygeewhizzbang9521]

I've always HATED those multi canvas things lol A great cheap tip for large artwork, Get a canvas drop cloth,stretch on some 2x4s , prime it, give it a light sanding, paint in a neutral house paint that matches your decor and put coordinating colors in some cups and let your kids paint on it. #2 support local artists. Look for art students locally.

[@mulliganstew72]

Awesome idea. I love going to the art walk every second Thursday. I am queen of thrifty and seeing things out of the corner of my eye people have thrown out and some of the hardest things for me to get rid of our things I’ve found or gotten for free.

[@becciblue6556]

Agree 100% ! 😊👍 This all makes so much sense. Just one thing: The background music ist really distracting. For a high sensitive person it's really hard to concentrate on your voice.

[@653j521]

Becci Blue So is the choppy editing.

[@hopemuro4664]

Hahaha 😁

[@lauramcclung8556]

Really? So anal

[@DebbiePike77]

Well, some of us like the shabby chic, the farmhouse look and cottage.

[@ms6071]

I am in my 60’s and I have always had the farmhouse, French country, cottage look going on in my home. BTW mostly decorated with thrift store or diy items.

[@PabloHernandez-yp1uf]

yes!!! I knew it, I'm not crazy. Those Farmhouse signs looks horrible... and dumb

[@CLMaxey67]

LOL - I love my crap - but only because I've made most of it - which probably makes it worse!! But, I agree - it's getting so overused!

[@agricolaregs]

@@CLMaxey67 I think if it’s meaningful to someone, then it’s fine. I don’t know. I don’t like this judgey shit. I don’t have writing, but I’ve never had a moment in my life to be so celebratory. Now I do. I get why someone would have positive words all around. It feels good to have loving family around.

[@amg9163]

Right, but fo people really need a script written sign that says *_"Family"_* just because they value their family...? 🤔😆

[@Halbmond]

Viv I love you, but “1 common thing that makes your video look cheap”: crazy wild reflections dancing around in your glasses 🙈 They’re so insane in this video I feel like they have their own eccentric personality! I wear glasses myself so I know how difficult that is, but maybe try to position the lights in such a way that they won’t be reflected into the camera, or use softboxes or diffusers. I think a polarization filter in front of your lens should also help to a degree and is a cheap and easy solution 🙌

[@vitamia9113]

I like them instead '\/( )\/`

[@darlenesousa8421]

The cheap black pole floor lamp from Ikea behind her is the ultimate cheap decor item

[@dayanaguerra550]

🙈🤭😂🤣

[@vinstinct]

I think that is a different lamp in the back.

[@nomdeplume4543]

Funny!

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Aww. I like those uplughts

[@ryanvillegas7397]

The shade! 😆

[@fionaokeefe1906]

I’ve learned over the years this quote to be quite true, “Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful.”

[@NuclearAbyss]

I tend to agree. However the beautiful part its mmm..... a double edged sword. I seen some ugly ass de decorations that ruin a beautiful home.

[@Donna-vh5ym]

@@NuclearAbyss // and I'll admit I made some bad purchases and wasted lots of money by just being in that moment.

[@pattih7]

Good quote! (About usefulness and beauty).

[@Arek.Arkadiusz]

Now print it on a canvas and send to Posh Pennies. :P

[@deborahpetipas9365]

Painted countertops. My friend did this on ugly tile. By the time she was through it was fabulous. It looked like stone. Take your time to prep. Don't rush and the final result is great!

[@fathamaak1776]

omg i laughed so hard when u said "a piece of toilet paper on the side of you windows." I need to change this in my home...thanks

[@kyotopmac]

Onboard with most of what you say but I don't mind canvas-wrapped fine art photo prints. I guess it depends on the image, size and where you hang it. Also, unmatched tableware with unique original pieces makes eating and drinking more fun. I have antique ceramic plates and they don't match. My visitors love learning about each piece. Genric matching kitchenware can be quite boring. Very conservative North American of you.

[@kathyhansen2820]

Everyone is different with different tastes. I have no prints hanging in my home period.

[@estherallerton1567]

I'm so with you on the plates. I *love* browsing antique stores for their stacks of 1€ plates and collecting a wonderful mish-mash of amazing pieces. Every meal different. Every snack with its own character. Those boring sets from Ikea would make my brain and my taste buds switch off. Give me something that has been designed with love, treasured for decades, and finally passed to a vintage trader or charity shop to find a new life to bring happiness to.

[@kathyhansen2820]

@@estherallerton1567 Having sold antiques for decades I'm with you. I use antique kitchenware daily that I put in the dishwasher regularly. Still in good working condition after 100 years. The new stuff I've bought gets knife marks, breaks etc after 5 years or so. I'll continue to not go with the planned obsolescence that the powers that be promote.

[@annjohnson8437]

Unmatched tableware can look really cool!

[@jekalambert9412]

Having matching dishes is like having matching furniture sets. Looks like a retail showroom.

[@timriehl1500]

My problem with prints of famous works is they scream college dorm room.

[@victorrelmek2889]

I am a little guilty of this.

[@jbilotta]

I think if you really appreciate art the setting doesn’t really matter but for all intents and purposes a beautiful book on the masters on a console table would look much better.

[@eduardochavacano]

LOL

[@SuperWoolfolk]

I just hang out originals from talented local artists, but I've got a framed poster from the Van Gogh's "Café Terrace at Night" which I bought at the MET, and I just love it. It makes me happy; those blues and yellows, all the sufferings of both Van Gogh brothers, the struggles, the poverty, and yet such an inspiring work of art. I look at it and I think I'll go to that place once this pandemic is all over.... Maybe, if a piece tells a story and speaks about your artistic preferences, it can have a chance -you may remove it momentarily when in-laws are visiting. But you are right about the Mona Lisa. My rule is: if it makes you happy, you can frame your son's school art and proudly show it to anyone who wants to look at it.

[@betteurbain7911]

@@SuperWoolfolk I loved that piece but now my fave to The Church at Auvers. I've been to Arles where the cafe is ( early in the month of January when it was closed) and to Les Alycamps that he painted. The good thing about being there in January is no crowds. Because it's south/southwest France, I'm sure it's very popular at other times. You definitely need to go. It was kind of a spiritual experience for me where I just connected with the place. In (at?) Les Alycamps, there is a deconsecrated chapel that is hexagonal in shape. Make sure you go that far down and go inside if it's open.

[@niansillabffs]

Watching this as my counter contact paper is out for delivery from Amazon. But it's okay. You may have a problem with it but I know black contact paper will look a lot better than 20 year old laminate countertops that were used as cutting boards in the apartment I'm renting where I obviously can't paint on them. 🙄😒

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

My cousin would have every single Van Gogh print if he could beacuse he genuinely loves the guy's art and I find it amazing on his bedroom. I think the print thing depends on how passionate the person is about that it.

[@em84c]

Yea I think it's fine if you REALLY love the painting and you obviously can't have the original.

[@thisuniquechica]

Yes! Passion really influences how you display it, style it, honor it in your home. I feel the same way about the “words” throughout my home. I do graphic design. I love honoring the field of graphic design, so yeah, I ignore that piece of advice.

[@Leokat334]

@@thisuniquechica I love graphic design also & love the different styles of WORDS they come up with. I especially like LIVE LAUGH LOVE INSTEAD JUDGE MOCK HATE.

[@nula14]

​@@thisuniquechica Typographical design can be absolutely beautiful. I am a linguist and I love words - and I design my own typographical posters.

[@plumjess]

Yikes

[@araeswhiteflag]

please tell me this was intentional: 6:19 and you're telling us to avoid purchasing famous artwork such as Van Gogh's Starry Night. AND HERE WE ARE AT 12:29 WITH VAN GOGH'S STARRY NIGHT HANGIN OUT ON THAT WALL

[@noirflame8904]

I personally love some of the farmhouse and cottage looks when it's done in a flattering way. But leaving out the signs and adding more warmth instead of the cold gray look.

[@ocanadastandinguard6840]

Do not allow anyone to tell you what should not be in your house. Do as you please.

[@screeningmimi]

There are so many places online that represent artists, where you can buy originals or prints - that it's a shame to be selecting art based on the color of your sofa, or a cheap mass produced print from a department store.

[@Leokat334]

I make my own stuff. I love crafting, painting,floral design and painting furniture.this is really just nonsense and more cancel culture bs. Pretty subtle but that’s what she’s doing. Maybe what she likes has been canceled. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@tamiz8895]

If you shop at thrift stores, you can find original paintings, some of them are really well done and old. They can look really amazing in the right frame or even a frame that has been repainted or gilded for very little money.

[@CJ-js2gb]

Harsh truths. But, like a stranger telling you you’ve got a booger, you’d rather know than not.

[@CJ-js2gb]

Or rather know than snot...amiright?? *highfive*

[@PoshPennies]

😂😂

[@SirStamford27]

Love these apart from miss matched plates. That CAN be a good look, not always. Like miss matched chairs round a table, can, not always, look good. Has to be done right.

[@crystalh5869]

I feel the same way and I have different plates for different moods.

[@tamiz8895]

Also agree, I have mismatched blue and white china and it looks v. chic, esp when it's used during holidays and get togethers.

[@vaderladyl]

If they are well crafted pieces it looks ok, just the mass produced crap looks bad.

[@AniBanerjee1]

I understand what you are saying---but these are ONLY applicable in a vacuum. For instance your mismatched kitchen ware closet----Just needs organizing. I'd rather have vintage one of a kind pieces than all matchy matchy melamine from Ikea. Artwork-----again-----context matters. I have a Guernica print that I brought over from Paris----its enormous and fits my cubist living room. This was from the 90s, I have changed it. But not ashamed to go back to it some day.

[@deRose03]

I intentionally bought mismatched kitchenware that looks unique and interesting.

[@Leokat334]

@@deRose03 well not everyone likes it, it make your house look cheap and you unorganized. Better throw that stuff out before someone sees it. I’d never have mismatched anything in my kitchen. I buy and decorate what I LIKE not what others like. And I like those little signs they’re cute snob. Far better interior designers disagree with you and they don’t put people down. If people didn’t like bathroom mats as a set they wouldn’t sell them and be bought. Get over yourself. 🤬🤮🤮🤑🤑

[@deRose03]

@@Leokat334 I don't agree with you, do as you please at your own home and follow your own taste, just don't impose it on others. My kitchenware is pretty and each piece differs from everything else which is how I prefer. I am sure that lots of people could find your physical appearance disagreeable in many ways while others will like it. To each their own.

[@kenhimurabr]

@@Leokat334 "interior designer" is a fancy synonym to "aesthetically blind people trying to fool someone else".

[@sah3181]

Why matchy-matchy uninteresting each to their own no offense

[@paristwighlight42]

I love my white sheer thin curtains. It's perfect for my indoor plants and my sliding doors leading to my garden. It makes my living room look larger.

[@vaderladyl]

Yes refers to bulk as in adding more panels for fullness, and not about the density of fabric

[@ms6071]

I’ll take my mountain stream scene by Roth Woods over that scary ‘art’ you have behind you any day.

[@monikalantos7493]

I like this video but honestly I find the harsh reflections on your glasses somewhat bothering.

[@ny3683syr]

Your videos are some of my favorites for interior design tips. As a retired designer, I often know most of the tips you give, but your delivery is so delightful that I watch anyway!

[@alpabopo]

So agree with the writing decor things.

[@acosta829]

Live laugh love

[@jbilotta]

I fully agree on that. "Family" "Love"... just like a woman getting a gold necklace with her name on it.

[@srkh8966]

Gather is the worst

[@alpabopo]

Lol

[@acosta829]

@@srkh8966 I still think "suck balls" is the worst

[@Chalize]

I'm renting. I agree that contact paper on the countertop is a big no-no. BUT! Contact paper on cabinet doors is amazing. Blow-dry the edges to smooth it out. Don't buy the marble effect ones. I bought natural white with a wooden effect on it. I also changed the handles. People have no idea that is fake. They always compliment it. I had it for 3 years now and they still look the same.

[@francisulightenup2782]

Yes, some of the new products are high quality now.

[@kathleenwalton3311]

Ive not seen this kind of contact paper you are talking about. Can you tell me where you got it?

[@Chalize]

@@kathleenwalton3311 The one I bought is called "D-C-Fix Whitewood Matt Self Adhesive Film 67.5cm x 15m"

[@Leokat334]

@@kathleenwalton3311 in every store! Walmart target Amazon Home Depot Lowe’s you name it. Lots of ways to fix up a rental and not damage anything for when you move out. I’ve seen women make some amazing things. And who the heck would put contact paper on their counter? You mean don’t put contact paper in your cub boards and drawers bc it gets greasy & rips the wood from the drawer? I just redid my kitchen. I painted it white and stained my wood drawers black. Took the gross contact paper out.

[@spacemountainvanity]

@@Leokat334 i was forced by an aunt to do this when i moved into my apt! It's been a while and I'm so scared it going to damage the cupboards. If anyone has tips, I'd appreciate it

[@kelconway5792]

Love this video! I couldn't agree with you more about decor with words. Not just the signs, but the Minted Xmas post cards with a family photo and the word "Blessed" in script. 🤮 Then there's the Rae Dunn OBSESSION to get every mug and cookie jar for every holiday. 😂

[@iowagirl19631]

I actually have a Starry, Starry Night canvas wrapped print in my living room! Ha, maybe if I was selling my house and was trying to stage it to sell, I would replace it. But until then....on my wall it will stay because I love it!

[@karenking5357]

THAT'S MY FAVORITE TOO!! I HAVE IT IN ONE OF MY BEDROOMS AND HAVE USED TURQUOISE AND LILAC TO DECORATE!! I LOVE THE WORD ART TOO!! LOL 😂

[@EyeLean5280]

Another cabinet option is to just get new cabinet doors, if you want to go for a mid-priced upgrade. You can even install them yourself with a little help from a family member or friend.

[@artsyladie7]

We have done this and it is an attractive, effective and more affordable option!

My friend got new cabinet doors on facebook marketplace. They look great!

[@barbarafairbanks4578]

Great idea! Mine are cheap, very old white(ish) laminate over pressboard, and chipped around the edges...no way will the LL replace them, but has offered to remove the doors so I will have open shelving...sorta 🙄 (even THAT would be an improvement)

[@hypersynesthesia]

Agree on most of this except kitchenware (kinda). I haaaaaaate plain identikit Ikea (etc) sets. I love handpainted plates, or things with a history. When I go on holiday somewhere with good local crafts, I bring back a plate or a bowl. I have plates gifted to me by friends/family. (The caveat is they know my taste so I don’t have anything I use reluctantly). I have a stack of gorgeous, individual plates and every time I choose one, I’m reminded of the place it came from. Mismatched cutlery is awful though. I bought a beautiful set when I got the keys to my home, and never looked back. I have a few odd plain steel forks & knives and just use these when I’m cooking, not for serving/eating.

[@zakosist]

I think it may make a difference whether its crafted or mass produced when it comes to mismatched kitchenware. I imagine if most is crafted it may look pretty good and intentional

[@alinashirinian2485]

Matching tableware is great for hosting formal gatherings, but it should be higher quality then. Otherwise I'd much rather have nice mismatched plates than cheap matchy ones!

[@jaradaniels9289]

Houseplants add class and elegance to any room. I love loading plants in my bathroom, you feel like you're in Brazil or the tropical jungles. I always get compliments on my home decor any plants, white, light brown or grey pottery/ vases and crystal help tremendously with aesthetics

[@Katrn30]

My best tip...do what makes you happy...experts are a dime a dozen, and no one will know who they are in 5 years.

[@EllieBee60]

Exactly! I don’t even know who this person is

[@sophiajoyceferry7150]

Yep I agree It sounds like her opinions on what's tacky are her own pet peeves, Who does she think she is telling people what's tacky and what's not, I must say The way she wears her make up is tacky Should he blending that face gunck all the way down her neck Blend ...blend .

[@hecallsmefancy]

And in my opinion... pick a hair color!

[@ReneeWright69]

Well we aren't watching your video.

[@Katrn30]

@@ReneeWright69 anyone with a phone can make a video...duhhh. Btw great handle for a leftist nut, lol

[@wandaarnt234]

People do what makes you happy we’re only here for one run 🏃 in life

[@a1nevare]

Yes, girl. On the artwork thing...if the piece of art is played out, look for another piece that artist did. If someone likes their work so much, I bet there is another piece they'll love. And you can flex on finding something not the whole world has on their wall. LOVE Monet but......he did more than water lilies.

[@ruto693zelda84]

I don't decorate my house for other people. Because I live in it, not them.

[@mirandaquinnn]

Well said

[@deRose03]

Absolutely, decorate it the way you enjoy it. You aren't pleasing other people's tastes, you are living in the house you love.

[@Leokat334]

Amen 🙏

[@lucegoldenaya]

Exactly!!

[@marypaquet3372]

I will never get rid of my black velvet painting with the lights.

[@kathleenwalton3311]

Elvis? Anyone?

[@craftpaint1644]

There's a pot with grass in it and a freestanding torch lamp in the background so interior decorating isn't her thing for real 👩‍🔧🇺🇲🇷🇺

[@vaderladyl]

@@craftpaint1644 Beware there are many pseudo decorators that call themselves interior designers on YT. Just saying.

[@amazingbrain5818]

You speak very clearly! Very pleasing to hear you talk because there is none of those " uhm, uhm, uhm".

[@Halbmond]

I love canvas prints because they’re so matte and look very “deep” and rich, even compared to photo prints without glass! The only other option I also like are acrylic prints which have a high contrast and great popping colors but aren’t as deep due to their reflections. Normal photo prints behind glass are perfectly okay but fall pretty flat for me overall. BUT I don’t think there’s a format that works well for every photo! I’d choose canvas for black & white photos and photos with lots of dark areas, acrylic for photos with bright colors, and photo prints for “normal” photos.

[@Kath-Erina]

You could add a wood frame around the canvas to elevate the look of it. Kelsey from 'the sorry girls' here on KZbin made one recently at the end of her last home-reno episode. It's fairly easy and looks just soooooo much better all you need is a miter box, hand saw, wood glue and some small nails

[@Halbmond]

@@Kath-Erina yes, some prints benefit from a frame! But some also don’t, it always depends on the individual artwork.

[@Kath-Erina]

@@Halbmond you are absolutely correct, but I though more about family Fotos and such, those look so much better with a frame when on canvas

[@Halbmond]

@@Kath-Erina totally agree with you! I thought about artworks and other subjects. For example, I have a gallery wall of concert photography, and those work much better without frames imo. But family photos and portrait photography in general tend to look better framed. I think it’s because the focus is on a person, so the frame acts as a visual border that keeps the eyes locked in on what’s important. On the other hand, if it’s something like an open landscape, not having a frame allows the viewer to imagine the scene going beyond the canvas.

[@CLMaxey67]

I really appreciate your sense of humor with this feedback! I also like that you said these decorating trends are not for a classy look. This is great advice for someone going for that look - which may not everyone. When you said these signs are for someone going for "cottage-y" or "farm-y", which is what some people are going for. I'm actually going for very warm, comforting and either "cabin-y" or industrial. I'm not going for "classy" - so I was instantly NOT offended (weird, huh?) I would love to see some advice for my style - warmer, deep and rich (darker colors - without using black). My home is simply decorated with things I like - which is all over the place so it winds up looking like no style. Thank you!

[@constellations9258]

well I think to each their own.............we all have different tastes and styles, so rather than try to look "updated"...........if it pleases you, and makes you feel good...........decorate as you please and don't think about what other people might think or say........hey, it's you who lives there, not them!

[@angierecovering_clutterer2434]

I loved the oddly specific "a sketchy car rental office in Baltimore"...LOLOLOLOL

[@TMNTLeague]

I think that everyone should just what makes them happy. Everyone’s style is different, so do what makes you happy, do what makes you feel good in your home. And if anyone doesn’t like it, fuck em.

[@valeriesmith9162]

Ok, my favorite is the bathroom rug sets. Just that look with no words. Lol

[@MS-pw6ur]

I agree on mass-produced canvas prints and even canvas print portraits. But we have canvas prints of nature photography we've taken on various hikes and trips to historical locations. I love them because we have one for every place we've lived, and each one takes me to a special place/memory. And since they're landscapes, they wouldn't work as regular photo prints. If they look tacky, oh well, I'd rather be tacky and be reminded of those places every day. We have more traditional art too, of course.

[@sonialinsey8083]

This tip contradicts her other video where she told me to get a $20 Walmart print for my mental health tho.

[@fourleafs11]

Yes! Everything on this list is spot on! Especially the "inspirational" quote trend. At the height of its popularity and being in the target demographic for that trend, I absolutely hated it and thought it rather pathetic.

[@gailcardo8996]

Her best line was the last one of the video, "Do what you want, I just make videos." And since she's judging how things look, those glasses are very outdated and frankly, ugly. But, do what you want. I just watch videos.

[@temporarilyimmortal795]

The difference is she didn't make any direct personal attacks. You should probably take some advice from your cheap inspirational word art and EXHALE, or BREATH, or simply LIVE, LAUGH, LOVE instead of getting your butthole all puckered.

[@ryacus]

@@temporarilyimmortal795 Actually she did insult me with her heavy accent.

[@reddhipaik4214]

Thank God you jotted down all the points and had the guts to make this brutul yet honest videos 👍🙏

[@alfienykabutler5919]

Viv says, "its going to make your house suck but if you're ok with that, good."

[@abaoduck]

Brutal but honest. DIY may fake the look, but never the quality. And it’s the lack or absence of quality that makes a space look cheap. I’ve committed one of the listed sins and thank you for bringing it to my attention.

[@katibujnafineart]

😂 Spot on commentary. Thank you for highlighting “bad wall art” mistakes. I still can’t believe when doing an on-site visit, how many multi-million $ homes have Home Sense wrapped canvas art prints. Talk about instant luxury-home vibe kill. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

[@JuanHenao144]

another one I would add similar to mismatched kitchenware, is mismatched clothe hangers! Even if your guests won't really see them, matching hangers makes a difference!

[@ruthlilyfitness766]

This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and I absolutely loved it!! Honest but not bitchy, loads of great advice, well edited. Subscribed and looking forward to more content 🥰

[@Jazzysoulism]

Just today I received an Amazon package that contained a forest green, 3 piece shag rug set for my master bathroom 🥺🤣. I LOVE it so much 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

[@screeningmimi]

If you love it, that's what's important! Congrats. :- )

[@lauraann7816]

You go girl! Rug lovers unite 💖

[@betteurbain7911]

That color sounds nice. I've seen those sets in some really unattractive colors.

[@Jazzysoulism]

Beth Wade , yessss. It’s a beautiful color and it gives my little bathroom a vintage feel.

[@SessKo]

I like how these seat covers dampen the sound of the toilet seat slamming down.

[@oatmealhoney7446]

I just started the video but I actually love those old white apartment cabinets lol. I think if they're well maintained they're kinda 90s retro and cute

[@ChiaraFrancioli]

Personally I think they look worse painted, in a "lipstick on a pig" kind of way. The only personality they have is the wooden grooves and handleless look so I'd rather embrace it than obliterate it.

[@oatmealhoney7446]

@@ChiaraFrancioli yeah i can see that. I'd rather embrace them too but maybe colorblocking the top & bottom cabinets in color could be cool. Without handles still ofc! Lol

[@ChiaraFrancioli]

@@oatmealhoney7446 agreed about the colorblocking! I did it when I was a young student renting and loved every day of it!

[@aishaoduntan4152]

Yes, clean them up really good with the degrees here and change the cabinet handles if you can and Collett a day. I think people have too much time on their hands sometimes lol. Be thankful you have a kitchen lol

[@vaderladyl]

@@aishaoduntan4152 And a complimentary color on the walls can make them look even better.

[@johnnygosh5739]

I’ve got a Tom Loepp painting in my apartment and it makes the whole space so elegant.

[@elizabethburberry3490]

So agree about words on walls. Yuck. I've always hated clothing with words, brands or pictures also.

[@thisisnancybot]

As someone who just bought curtains and a piece of wall art, I barely breathe: during those sections in anticipation that I had just done something very wrong. But it turns out I’m okay.

[@sukaicosmica]

I agree with the cursive writing on things, lol... By the way I immediately saw your print was Egon Shiele's... And what about those influencer gallery walls with just a bunch of the same kind of Desenio prints???

[@Leokat334]

ITS CALLED SCRIPT and many people love it SNOB!

[@nerd_alert927]

My father refuses to get rid of that lighting. The first time he put them in, I told him the house seemed like a hospital. But, he changed all the soft lighting in the entire house to the stupid office lighting; his reason, "these bulbs last 10 years." 🙄 Also, impressionism is my favorite art style, I paint and have those in the house instead of buying mass produced art.

[@thisuniquechica]

How many years has it been? Are you doing a count-down? 😂

[@MS-pw6ur]

Does he know you can buy soft white LEDs that last that long?

[@craftpaint1644]

Making your own art is so Alpha, everyone should at least try it. Anything you want, any colours you want, any size you want, and it's not mass-produced 👩‍🔧🇺🇲🇷🇺

[@justynawisniewska1213]

Boomer dads are the worst when it comes to home decor usually. My dad got cool lights for the Christmas tree a while ago. Imagine a Christmas tree with cold almost blueish lightning, wtf! And my boyfriend's dad got that generic Amazon type multiple piece 'artwork' showcased in this video for a focal point in the family living room.

[@mulliganstew72]

Awww That is such a dad thing I love it.

[@barbaramatthews4735]

Growing up in the 70s and 80s my family had red shag carpeting in the family room. Wood paneling on the walls. The appliances were harvest yellow. My home is my safe haven. I have what I like, and like what I have. I prefer the lived-in design.

[@ggsword1139]

Now the thinner curtain panel [50" across] works fabulous when you have a smaller wall with a window at which you do not want to cover but enhance [floor to ceiling.] In some of the older homes there are smaller windows on a 4' wide wall. placing [only] blinds can make it sometimes look cheap ... so we can't ever say never .....

[@jillianaprati108]

I’d love to see alternatives to the overhead boob lights. We have them and hate them. We don’t ever use them as we have lamps and smart bulbs and prefer side and dimmer lighting but I hate looking at them just the same. Do you have a suggestion for an alternative?

[@lynn6799]

Recessed can lights or find a small but pretty fixture that you like. The best alternative is always something you like.

[@mulliganstew72]

I don’t understand why they get so much hate. They’re easy to change the bulbs and they’re pretty like low profile.

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

If you never use them, just take them down and cap off the outlet with a fixture plate.

[@daphneferrizone2335]

LoL!

[@arielestevan5336]

I like your honesty ..what is ugly and cheap is what it is ....people could live nice if they educate themselves..to live with dignity ...

[@peachesdixon7567]

My cabinets are that '80's style. Quaker Made, very well constructed and very expensive. They were here when I bought the place 25 years ago. I was anxious to replace them but have learned to love them and so glad I didn't rip them out. The house is an 1980 build, designed and built by a contemporary architect for his own family. He knows better than I, so his design can stay.

[@hopemuro4664]

I love canvas painting. Everyone has different taste. Use what makes you happy 😁

[@deborahhuffman3231]

I totally agree with everything you said in this video. Those word signs are every were I can't stand them. Just wandering if you have any ideas for old panelling in a rental that you can't paint. Also what is your take on a nice chalkboard.

[@thisuniquechica]

Floor-to-ceiling curtains, pair them with removable wallpaper, or use putty and really light photo frames to install a gallery wall.

[@Rose-xe5fy]

My home is comfortable, all my own and I love it. I don't care if it "looks' cheap!

[@unicornmuffin1]

I feel so vindicated! I hate a lot of these things and often no one else seems bothered by them 👀

[@rconach]

We enjoy our triplex art work! We have a Claude Monet sailing scene in our great room since ships are my husband’s passion and this painting expresses this. About lighting, us older folks need more light! Wait until you get old….

[@user-fw6qc1xr7m]

Thank you so much for your interior design videos! Your tips, knowledge and clearly straight forward explanations are brilliant. You do a wonderful job on keeping information precise, non judgemental and timeless. I look forward to implementing your recommendations in my home and look forward to your upcoming videos.

[@galeway1697]

Nonjudgmental?

[@yeghinenazarian9878]

you are absolutely right about everything that makes home look cheap

[@loveline119]

People in these comments clic on a video that tells them what the title describes and they still get upset, lmaooooo.

[@AnaBrigidaGomez]

My original 3 panel Afremov painting always gets the best compliments of course the colors match everything else in the living room so there are ways to pull that one up, IMO

[@kyuree]

I really had to burst out laughing at the toilet rugs and when you wrote "no, thanks" to the photo canvas frame options :D

[@acapulco214]

Just learned the thin curtain thing the hard way. Roomie said the window looks like it's covered by a hanging beach towel. Def buying more and wider curtains LOL

[@et8633]

Not having a good size swimming pool makes your house look cheap

[@Ephesians5-14]

Also not having a three car garage makes your home look cheap

[@verucasalt2391]

Not having brand new high end cars in your driveway makes your house look cheap. Damn! My house looks cheap, whatever will I DO?? 😖

[@XenusMama]

Not living in a 6000 sq ft house on the beach makes your house look cheap.

[@verucasalt2391]

@@XenusMama Hello, Lady, I used to be Anastasia Beaverhausen. People tried to make fun of it, they obviously don’t know who she is, or was. 😉

[@bobjames2423]

Not having an elevator makes a home look cheap. In my option:)

[@missl849]

The lamp in the background of this video screams cheap. I would say the grass and the blue vase is also a cheap looking idea. :/

[@diannejames984]

I thought I was the only one who noticed the light. Then I am not crazy. Thanks for confirming what I thought.

[@iLoraine]

😂

[@pjpindc]

Same for the books underneath the vase. Placing books that way shows that you don't actually read them.

[@gagiucarina]

I have the same Ikea lamp 😂

[@jleigh404]

My first thought also

[@sarat6787]

Do you mean I need to throw away my Picasso with the “Home Sweet Home” sign on top of it? I thought it looked so classy 😭😭 This video was so much fun! You are rocking it! 🤩🤩 To the 100k celebrations soon 🥳🥳

[@PoshPennies]

😂😂 ahahaha thank you!!! 💞💞

[@og6920]

Sara, only if it's written in cursive...

[@sarat6787]

@@og6920 I might be ok then 😜🤣🤣

[@og6920]

@@sarat6787 You'll be fine, honey! :-D

[@gina2464]

😂😂😂😂do you

[@terrydavis5223]

I am SO happy to see the "signs/word art" going! Especially a sign that includes the word "POOP". It that where we are?

[@ytSuns26]

Contact paper is a super stupid choice. Next to impossible to recover from putting that junk on , peel and clean off adhesive.

[@Rafro96]

I bought a 1954 cottage near under a dense tree canopy. It has has high quality horizontally installed knotty pine wood walls that I dont want to paint white like everyone and their dog does nowadays. The home also has authentic and rustic wood floors, so I installed dimmable daylight bulbs to balance against the darkness all the wood and shade provides. Even bright white created too yellow of an effect.

[@EllieGrant1]

Can you warn the world about shadow boxes next please?! Especially the ones that have writing on the glass that you can’t even read because of the grotesque picture behind it 😆

[@victoriatube159]

Only time I think shadow boxes are ok is with sports memorabilia in a plane shadow box and as someone who hates sports they will never be in my home

[@sangeetapatel296]

Impression Impression Impression...please people get a life be happy have everything in your house you love whether it looks cheap or not. Yes no excuse for dirty cluttered homes but honestly don't worry to impress others.

[@J_Saripalli]

I always wondered why I couldn’t tolerate cursive writing signage(s) in the home. It doesn’t feel original. I love your channel.

[@faithnelson6069]

home depots daylight bulbs are beautiful. my plants even like them.

[@emmanuelledenaclara7091]

I love that you have a Schiele in your room! I have two in my bedroom, with other pieces mostly from unknown artists, but aside from a very few number of people, nobody knew who he was. He deserves to be known by a larger number of people, but I don't think it would make sense to see a Schiele in every home.

[@Emmeraude]

Yes! I was in the comment section to say the same thing!

[@Lollilenaa]

I love Schiele but I have to disagree, I think he is very well known

[@L.Spencer]

I don't know his art but in the 90's we used to listen to The Rachel's Music for Egon Schiele. I just looked him up and was surprised to find out he passed away in 2018.

[@Lollilenaa]

@@L.Spencer oh I think something's got mixed up, actually He died in 1918 :)

[@cherylmcnutt9905]

So glad you said this! I have felt this way for years on all of these options!

[@luretta6704]

die - cry - hate, i'm really considering doing this now x)

[@joysoul4089]

Any video that opens with “what’s up everyone” screams cheap, unoriginal amateur.

[@mariesimmons7748]

1 huge KZbin clip mistake, is background music that sounds as if you have something else playing on another tab, you forgot to close Awful!

[@lindat.7520]

I actually like it lol

[@mariesimmons7748]

@@lindat.7520 Not I. It takes away from the content, which is great!!