11 Popular Interior Design Trends I HATE that Other People Love! | Do This Instead!

[@angelyvette844]

I've found that if I take pictures of every room, I can see more clearly what needs to be changed. It just looks different in a photo!

[@hwaidasweilem8955]

Right! I do that with my shelves 😁

[@AshleyOliviaDaCosta]

I don’t trust mirrors. Only Polaroids.

[@angelyvette844]

@@AshleyOliviaDaCosta Who said anything about mirrors?

[@xomarahdickison7567]

Kiva too sexy my dear, looking good!

[@AshleyOliviaDaCosta]

@@angelyvette844 Cher from clueless. 😅

[@daniellegonsalves3745]

What I've learned from covid is to put your home office in whatever room gets the most sunlight throughout the day. At the beginning of covid I was working in the basement because I thought I had no where else but now my desk is in my living room and I realized how much natural light helps with motivation and mental health

[@KivaBrent]

This is so so smart!! Thanks so much for sharing Danielle! 💕

[@angiem8434]

Facts💯 My spouse bought me a desk and put in our guest room that doesn't get alot of light. I didn't ever work in there..I was in the kitchen.. working on countertops..cause then kitchen gets so much natural light..

[@natatatt]

Such a key point. My desk is in the middle of my living area, as that's where the natural light is, even though aesthetically it's not ideal. It's so nice to be able to look out the window when you're working. Dreading returning to light-less, cubicle work desks later this year.

[@samaramesser5116]

This is true. I have always had my desk by a window - whether it be to work from home or working on personal projects like editing photos etc. I love the natural light and feeling the breeze and fresh air come in on a nice day.

[@Maliah825]

Yes!!! My desk is in the living room in from of the windows! I love it

[@newagefashion5353]

Please sit on your best furniture and use your best towels. Your home is for you to enjoy! Focus word “You”!

[@ladymarmalade9941]

I use it all! I’m not gonna buy nice things and don’t use them on ME!

[@77Tadams]

agreed. Use the damn nice towels. Life is too short to save them!

[@jrcs1347]

I've taken the covers/throws off my summer house chairs for this reason.... Who am I keeping them nice for?

[@butterflyqueen9260]

@@jrcs1347 👏👏👏👏👏

[@ItsAllAnillusion]

Me all day 😊

[@scrolls9741]

I have to disagree on the single use rooms when it comes to home offices. A lot of people have trouble separating work and home life right now. I wouldn't want to feel like I live at work.

[@eunicemercedes7245]

This a good point

[@trainsplanesandotherthings5187]

Yes, Agreed... don't mess with my man cave... I mean office.. LOL.

[@MLW374]

Agree. I use our spare room as my office. But when we will have visitors, I will temporarily move into the game room.

[@KivaBrent]

This is so fair!!! I just don’t want people to be afraid to use other spaces for work, play, eating, etc. I felt so trapped in my office dungeon 😂, but I think both perspectives are valid!

[@crissolmontiel]

Some people have no choice now days when you live in a small space without a separate office space.

[@giocondakisses]

when I was 6 my mom, dad and little brother went to visit a friend of my dad, he had a white couch and told us to not sit, we were standing the whole visit, I don't know why my parents didn't leave earlier, I was just a little kid but I remember it made me feel unworthy, like that couch had more value than me.... as a grown up I have a friend who spent $4k on an acrylic dinning table wich he doesn't use because "is too precious to use" ... to each their own but I just don't get it

[@JP-ve7or]

When that guy passes and his kids have to clean out his house, that stuff's going to end up in a dumpster. It's all. Going. To. End. In. A. Dumpster. No need to be precious about it!

[@monetroshi]

Noooo 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@iLoraine]

Girl, my TV was way too expensive to not be the focal point in the room 😁

[@alec9255]

😄

[@StolenW]

Lol!

[@skbwolverine]

Yes, indeed. I don't mind the t.v. being a focal point of the room that it's in.

[@gailremp8389]

I don't have a TV. Works fine for me. I can see everything on my iPad. I don't have the center of my life as a TV. And sometimes when you go visit someone that does have the TV as the focal point, you come in the door and they don't even turn the TV off so that you can visit, and laugh and be together. They think you want the TV on also. So you just make a mental note to stay a little while. And then you excuse yourself. It's amazing what you can learn and do and read without a television staring at you.

[@skbwolverine]

@@gailremp8389 I have a Samsung Galaxy Note that I spend lot of time on. But t.v. is more for entertaining-especially multiple people. In our house before COVID, we hosted alot of family and friends during holidays and sporting events. Myself, hubby and son also do movie nights. So the t.v. is definitely a focal point in our living room and basement. It really just depends on the famiy in that particular household functions.

[@lakisha137]

omg I'm so happy that I'm not the only person to just sit and stare at my space trying to decide if I really like the way it looks. I literally rearrange things all the time and my boyfriend never knows what he's coming home to each day lol.

[@KivaBrent]

Omg I’m going to show this to my wife and let her know that I’m not alone!! 😂😂😂

[@daniellegonsalves3745]

I do the same thing and my boyfriend never even notices 😂 thank god or else he'd probably think I'm insane moving things around every day for no one to even see because of covid lol

[@debutguitar5302]

I'm showing this also to my family they think I'm crazy for rearranging once a month!

[@ladycirclewoman3821]

.....hehehe.... Helen Keller's nightmare....

[@adrabruzzese7610]

I think those of us who love interior design all do the staring and changing around. I do this in my garden too, I'm always digging up plants and moving them around.

[@gentlestorm322]

If everyone decorates the same style, it will be a boring world. I love to visit homes and see their styles which tells me a lot about them. I don't judge other styles unless you're a hoarder.

[@newagefashion5353]

I completely agree. Homes that have character reflects your personality but also creates an ambiance that is welcoming and inviting. I prefer welcoming over museums vibes with ropes and do not touch or sit restrictions

[@gledan21]

Exactly - so what if your TV is the focal point? As long as your house is clean and inviting....everyone has their own sense of style.

[@carmita135]

Right. So many of the videos on KZbin have the same look . All these houses starting to look just alike.

[@zayinm31]

@Gentlestorm : "I don't judge except for hoarders" My in-laws: *sweating*

[@u.s.5174]

I agree...but hoarding is a mental disorder, so we really can't judge them either

[@kathleenharbaugh3013]

The focal point in our living room is our Very Handsome Kitty, James, sitting on top of his 6’ cat tree in front of the picture window 🙀

[@chellejack3480]

I have that exact same design in my home. Only I repeat it at different windows. 😂 Decorating for my cat is important. 😺

[@ehcsztinc3891]

Vintage mid century modern doesn’t have to be expensive if you frequent thrift/resale shops. It’s clean line can mix well with current modern, Asian or Scandinavian styles.

[@KivaBrent]

Very true!!!

[@Chachixo]

YES! Let's mix it up!!

[@eleanorcarmichael2166]

Exactly

[@TamarLitvot]

We inherited a Paul mccobb desk from my MIL and we also have Scandinavian shelves we bought 40 years ago. I’m hoping to buy an ikea sofa that looks good with the desk since, as kiva says, we’ll be having a multipurpose family room that has the desk and shelving but also comfortable seating: sofa, coffee table and chairs

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

Our lounge u.s hound tio be vintage, industrial and mid century, but so far it's coming out so beautiful, because im not being kitschy. It's just a sprinkle of each, asdif through the ages, and we added more things or remodeled it. Im frugal, so it's a fun challenge to bet good quality stuff on a budget...

[@HosCreates]

As a parent I can't do the home office in the main areas like my living or dining room. I tried it and had to drag my desk into my bed room so I could get anything done . Even then my kids follow me room to room🤦‍♀️. I need a dedicated crafting /office space for my mental health and productivity.

[@lissaanne2294]

For SURE. 3 kids remote learning and my husband works overnights on top of it. I have a dedicated corner in the bedroom to work from like 8-11, then I have to move to the closet from 11-1, then the living room until 3, and my son's bedroom from 3-5. The constant rotation from room to room makes me so unproductive, stressed, and flustered. Also, our great room is already a dining room, living room, kindergarten classroom, gaming center, and hobby center. There is not an inch of spare space, even if I wanted to move my office into the hub of our home. Let me long for my own space. Please. There is no shame in wanting to keep a room dedicated to the preservation of sanity.

[@HosCreates]

@@lissaanne2294 😳

[@Chachixo]

I love my grandma's style because she is so good about making things look fresh for a long time. Instead of doing open shelving in her kitchen, she did one or two cabinets with glass doors. I believe one of them is just cups because you don't tend to pull a lot out of those cabinets so it's easy to keep it cute. And the other is more of a display cabinet with a fun plate or something seasonal; Definitely something to consider if you're itching for that open look but with less upkeep. You can get glass that's a little frosted or funky so it's just the silhouette of the items inside and you don't have to be too particular about it. You can always change what's on display in it so freshen things up without having to do anything major.

[@twinfairviews2893]

Yes! I like the idea of one of two glass-front shelves, it's lovely. I've seen those kitchens with all open shelving, and I can't believe anyone would did that. Dust, dust, dust, would be a constant battle that one wound lose.

[@joy2world858]

I do the sit and stare too. Then I tweak and sometimes retweak.

[@KivaBrent]

You understand me!! 😂

[@LorindaL]

Oh yes !! That's me too 😆

[@sbond7510]

Same. Literally just stare, sip coffee, repeat 😂😂

[@suziejames7510]

Being in some sort of lockdown for almost a year here in the UK, I've become an expert in this. My home has been tweaked to within an inch of it's life. xx

[@cUser691]

Kiva, add “Books as Props” 1) Defacing them 2) Encasing them in white contact paper or burlap for ‘visual consistency’ 3) Turning book back binding to the back 4) Stacking [coffee table book] I READ my books, I derive joy reflecting on its contents whether they’re all text or more picture-based; they’re not only objects to ‘look nice’ It’s like when non-musicians have a baby grand piano with candles, crochet fabric, and pictures atop as ‘design element’. It’s not about the curvy lines- it’s an instrument to be USED, to be respected for the sounds it can emit, and to be played for one’s self and for others

[@noclady]

Could you pretty please do a video about how much stuff in a space is too much?? Like to many pieces of furniture , or art, or plants, or accessories, or pillows...you get the idea. I love your videos. So helpful for me!!

[@jacryan2004]

Its too much when u look around and think "i cant move", when ur eye doesnt rest. Im learning to take away rather than add - very difficult!!

[@teddymylove7292]

YES! This is a much needed video!

[@camm8832]

Yes and more videos on scale in relation to ceiling height and other pieces like non built in book shelves etc. please. Thanks KB! 🌞😎

[@alysysysabasalalal]

Everyone hates on farmhouse, but it has a place. Don't overdo the theme, try to play in boho, traditional, transitional, modern and farmhouse can still be clean and fresh. Also, it makes more sense when you're in a bigger space or on an agricultural/wooded lot versus a small loft space, obviously.

[@KivaBrent]

I agree! I see the merit in the style. It is the natural style for a lot of homes.

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

Especially if u live in the city, plzzzzzzzz don't OD on farmhouse style. Side Note: Beach style included🤣

[@skbwolverine]

That is such a great point. I think all styles can be overdone, really. One of my friends is really nice. But everything in the entire house is either marble, glass, crystal, gold-trimmed, or wall-papered. I feel like if I breathe too hard, I'll break something. Everything in her home is beautiful. But its complete overkill. I think balance is key to every style.

[@alysysysabasalalal]

@@drinkwatereatmelons7048 absolutely!!!

[@alysysysabasalalal]

@@skbwolverine that would wreak havoc on my nerves

[@tonia.5861]

I think you said it best with the phrase “doesn’t matter if Suzy likes it because Suzy doesn’t live here”! Trends come and go....what is touted as the must have/do today will be out next year. So make your space your very own and put the things in it that make your heart happy.

[@jessicapaulin1260]

Agree...with my whole heart! 😉

[@gailremp8389]

I totally agree. It's just when you go visit someone and I've got the TV blaring because that's the most important thing that they have, it gets kind of weird. They think you want to have it on also. And maybe you came there to visit with them. You didn't come there to visit their TV.

[@mariewheeler6522]

My trend is toward minimalism. Too much "stuff" is chaotic and confusing. Disperse interesting artifacts and art as warranted in the space. Live in your home, it is not a museum. Always make your guests feel comfortable. In your budget allow for sofa cleaning occasionally. For me perfection is not an aspiration (it can only be interpreted as such by me) If my decor does not cause me stress, my guests can handle it for a short time or maybe they will choose not to visit again. .

[@eva-justice-heath7053]

I had a friend who decorated her entire 2 bedroom apartment in Chicago in Farmhouse. Everyone made fun of her because, "Where are you finding the chickens for these farm fresh eggs in Chicago?" She retired at a "young age" (mid 40s) and bought an ACTUAL farmhouse! Not a lick of that decor once she moved! WHY? She achieved her DREAM! She had the deco to remind her what she was working towards! You NEVER know so don't judge! My master bath is entirely beach themed! It's my sanctuary and the beach is my happy place. Therefore, my private bath is my "temporary happy place" when I can't go to the beach. Lol

[@caboose1909]

Me, too. But, then again, I live in a refurbished wooden caboose.

[@nancysiciliana3387]

I live in an actual farmhouse and I will tell you I'm not sure how this is someone's dream! But I can see how it makes you happy and keeps inspiring you until that dream becomes reality.

[@elainedoremus2688]

The problem with bringing the office into a family space is this: I am on a Zoom webinar several times per month. It is a webinar to help people improve their skills in a specific area. There are 100 to 300 people on the webinar. Two people in particular have children who monopolize the parents time and are constantly interrupting/playing and the parent refuses to discipline the child or get the child out of the space. Of course, this is a discipline issue and the parent isn't doing their job. I agree with you to some extent. But not if family is in the area and you can't get any work done - in that case the office needs to have its own space.

[@HosCreates]

I tried putting my desk in my bed room to get away from my kids while being on Zoom meeting. They still come in 🤦‍♀️. I am on mute until I have to say something then on mute again. I can't get any office work or school work done in my lovng room. My kids think I'm not working on stuff 😬

[@skbwolverine]

I don't think it's quite that simple. 🤔

[@gailremp8389]

Sometimes you have to tell children they are not the center of your universe for that moment. No apparent to not being heartless by learning how to explain to a kid that they have to be in another room they have to be quiet and they have to stay in there because you're on a business conference call. Seriously. Because they are going to think that they are more important than you putting food on the table, make sure they have clothes on their back and are keeping you safe. Sorry folks I agree on this one

[@yasmeen8097]

@@gailremp8389 Try explaining that to a two year old. We’re in a pandemic people are just trying to survive. I simply press the mute button when she’s having a melt down but I have to work and I have to watch my child I can’t tell her to go into another room and be quiet. It is heartless to criticize how someone is raising their child in THEIR home!

[@gailremp8389]

@@yasmeen8097 Well, that is very true. I hope you had the mute button while you were swearing at me for making a comment. Have a blessed day. I have two children. They are grown. I didn't kill them. They love me. Take care of yourself. We are all in this mess on this earth together right now...

[@MomtoZnE]

If you’re afraid to sit on your own sofa....you’ve missed the point.

[@nadjak3410]

I don't think she is. She probably just likes the background aesthetic with the couch visible.

[@MomtoZnE]

Nadja K She says that is exactly why she’s sitting on the floor in the video.

[@just.jaimie.]

She also talks about how she cleans it in another video. If you have something to share then make your own KZbin video and share, instead of coming to her channel to make rude comments.

[@MomtoZnE]

Jaimie Mccliment Thanks for your opinion.

[@KivaBrent]

Hello, all!! Things are getting a little heated here so I’m going to clear some things up 😊. I really do enjoy just staring at my furniture, it makes me happy to see how I have put things together, but it also is the number one spot for doggo tug of war and I’m happy it is. I think jokes don’t always come across via videos because it’s just me sitting in my living room talking to myself 😂. I love crafting a beautiful background for you all and that impacts how I use my home. Since my channel focuses on Interior Design, the way my home looks is very important to me. Just consider how silly I’d seem giving design advice with a messy background, lol! I’m still human. I have mess, I sit around in sweats on my sofa, and I have more paint on my furniture than any person should, haha. Anyway, I so appreciate those of you who are defending me and I equally appreciate those of you who challenge me. I love that we are able to engage in thought provoking conversations. At the end of the day, EVERYONE should craft a life and home that works for them, regardless of what other people think. Thank you as always for all of your support 💕💕💕.

[@Justboatfishing]

💯 agree on the matching sets that look like you bought the showroom at Rooms To Go. A designer once said your house should look like you’ve traveled and collected beautiful things along the way ( even if you haven’t traveled!)

[@aliciacalinoiu1046]

When you have kids or toddlers, trust me, the tv sometimes is the only thing in the house to keep your sanity afloat. In our case we don’t have a formal living room... so yes... I prefer my tv on top of the fire place instead of having it messing around with our sleep if we put it in the bedroom.

[@mobellescorner9702]

Well as someone working from home, the last thing I want to do is work around my family 😂....I love a good accent wall and I love the decorative molding on walls.

[@HosCreates]

Yes! I want to go back to school and work from there. My grades are suffering 😫. Working from home is terrible when your kids are wining that their hungry in the middle of typing up an idea or on a Zoom meeting 🤦‍♀️😬

[@mobellescorner9702]

@@HosCreates I completely can relate! I never imagined I would miss going into the office. Working from home is like working your 9 to5, being a teacher, a cook and a maid all at once 😆.

[@unsolicitedopinions7769]

Yes! My husband and I took the smallest bedroom in our house and use it as a dedicated office. It has great light and I still get so much done because I’m not distracted by everything else going on

[@StolenW]

Yes! I don’t think it’s healthy to merge work and home.

[@crystalblocker976]

I love having a separate room for office and in my my of work I have to use 3 monitors and dont want to see those in my living area. Lol

[@irishb9993]

I have MCM, lil farmhouse, modern vibe with a hint of vintage. I think MCM is timeless compared to other styles. My house, my rules anyways, whatever makes me happy without overspending on decor

[@irishb9993]

I have 2 kids, 1 dog, 1 cat and they constantly making a mess, clean lines and sturdy furnitures and leather sofa is the way to go. If you’re single or couple without kids, then yes your house can be in IG type where they do is bullshitting the reality of a messy house

[@merliciamelius8709]

Totally agree

[@W001-k8f]

My TV will ALWAYS be the focal point of my living room LOL.

[@jennifersalley2057]

As a single person in a 2500 sqft 4bdr/2.5 ba house....I want to separate my work life from my personal life. So I LOVE my separate office!!!! Because at the end of my day, I can leave the office and go watch a movie downstairs or go do "girly things" in the dressing room.;) If it's al in one room I will continue to work as I watch tv. :( Also, I have enough seating in my house that the poufs I own are only for decorative purposes....not extra seating.

[@coolstuff8692]

I think accent walls look good in open concept homes. Otherwise everything just blends together. As long as they aren't over done or aren't in every space accent walls add visual interest and can make a room more distinctive.

[@kaitlin841]

I would like to know more about "not having the television as the main focal point in the room" like what would that look like? where would I position the television compared to the other things in the room?

[@babe8917]

We have a pretty square room so we positioned the tv on the opposite wall right by the door when you enter the living room and on the wall behind the couch we installed a paneling feature wall and placed sideboards from wall to wall. Now the focal point is that wall. We also painted it a beautiful sage and bought a chandelier in brass. The first thing you see is the wall and the tv is rather hidden and will only be seen when you sit down on the couch. Maybe rethink positioning your tv.

[@kaitlin841]

@@babe8917 got you!! This makes sense! Thank you 😊

[@clemdane]

I grew up with mid century modern furniture and design because my parents had that in the 1970s. To me it was already ho hum by the time I left home. Even now when it's back in style all I think when I see it is "my parents."

[@babe8917]

I personally love that style but I get what you mean.

[@clemdane]

@@babe8917 A lot of it is quite beautiful. We all have different perspectives that shape us

[@winniejack2492]

The stuff you like are what I grew up with. I don’t spend my money on material things. My home is clean and tidy. Clutter free and smell good. I do have some of the stuff you but to each his own.

[@nancysiciliana3387]

Me, too. What I remember about it is has me convinced that what we're calling mid-century modern now has nowhere near the diversity that existed then, so we're only seeing the "danish modern" style category of the furniture people used at that time--or the very expensive and exclusive designs that made the magazines back then (the Eero Saarinens and Eames pieces), not the stuff people actually lived with. It wasn't my thing then and I certainly don't want to live in it again!

[@clemdane]

@@nancysiciliana3387 Yes, I think you're onto something there

[@BETH6536]

I just discovered your channel last week and binge watched for tips. My daughter is annoyed but relieved now -- she's been telling me to get rid of certain items in my home and change the décor (all leather / painted accent walls) for years. Now that I've found DIY with KB I'm making some much needed change after the same furniture and décor for the last 20 years.. We were at IKEA yesterday and she asked me what "my girl Keva" said about throw pillows --them made me stick with your advice! Afterwards we went to Home Goods and I actually didn't just buy random shit that didn't fit my space or style. I love your confidence and "it hurts but it's true" advice. My daughter says I needed this straight-forward talk. I look forward to more videos and insight.

[@KivaBrent]

This comment just made my day!! Thank you so so much Beth! 💕

[@nonamegivenatbirth]

Do you EVER sit on your sofa? Do you let other people sit on your sofa? Furniture is meant to be used. Kind of reminds me of when I was young and my Italian friends’ parents (recent immigrants) covered their furniture and lamps in vinyl. So fun to sit on during the hot, humid summers. I don’t get it...🤷‍♀️ I don’t “hate” any design. There are designs that currently don’t fit my lifestyle but may in the future. Interior design is incredibly personal, so I say to each his/her own. (And money doesn’t necessarily equal good design-or even quality for that matter.)

[@KivaBrent]

I definitely do! It’s more so an ongoing joke. I grew up with an artist and we never sat on the furniture because she liked to admire her work and I respected that. We sit on the sofa when we eat dinner and play with the dog, I just am not someone who sits much, I’m such a busy body! Know that I understand, respect and agree with your point, I just live differently 😊.

[@enjay4real]

Great question. I was shocked when she said the reason. 😂

[@denyseboisvert2647]

HAHA!! Spot on about the sticky vinyl on the sofa in Italian homes of a certain past. But man, that sofa was spotless 20 yrs later!)

[@nonamegivenatbirth]

DIY with KB I honestly meant no disrespect. I see so much emphasis by designers on selecting the right sofa that is comfortable and beautiful that it seems a waste not to enjoy it. 😉 (I don't get to sit much either with five horses on my property but I thoroughly enjoy the little time I do get to lounge on my sofa! 😂)

[@barbarat5729]

So, I was cleaning my bathroom while I was listening and I set the playback speed at .75 because sometimes you speak a bit fast for my old ears, and I don't want to miss a thing! Made you sound like you'd had a whole bottle of wine yourself before this video! Cracked me right up and made my cleaning less boring. THANKS! 🍷

[@jo3433]

I like to pretend my home is this carefully crafted transitional space, but it really is flea market chic with a touch of farmhouse 🤷🏿‍♀️. I guess, when the kids are older it will work out.

[@shonthedivinediva8462]

My office HAS to be an office and some boundaries are important. It also helps with the mental transition of when work versus play/relax/whatever. Lastly, if we are spending time with family, we should work on being IN the moment and not drifting back and forth with work activity.

[@AmberGuthrie80]

Ok. How do I narrow down my "style" when I like a LOT of different types of decor?

[@jacryan2004]

Pinterest!!!

[@rnupnorthbrrrsm6123]

Years ago I had a friend say, “if it’s something you like it will go together”! Which is actually true, you just can’t have to much stuff or everything you like. I struggle making it look good 🙄

[@aisling8308]

Just call it eclectic 😅

[@ohthankg-dforthebourgeoisi9800]

Pick a color scheme 👍

[@MugWitch]

I feel like as long as your colors match for the most part that you're good to go! Pick the stuff that speaks to you! But if you're still hesitant about it going together try to picture it out as best you can. Try doodling it out (even if it's not perfect) and see if you like how it looks. Or like copy and paste pictures of the product on top of a photo of whatever space you want to put it, side by side and see if it's working the way you thought it would.

[@nancyberg6260]

I am in a senior independent living apt.and they are remodeling so I am being moved to another apt during it and manager noticed that I have too much to be safe. So I am listening real deal, real hard, to make choices to keep valuable antiques ,throw away ,get rid of those things unused, ugly,cluttering. Asking for help which they will provide is the hardest thing I am doing but will be good design and living well. Thank you for your brisk and opinionated talk . It is as good as prayer for my situation.

[@katherinethomas1637]

I decorated my living room in gray, cream, and teal. I hated it, I need color to make me happy. Gray sofa gone, navy leather in. I love it.

[@elizabethwinters5361]

Vintage is awesome, but truly, I like the idea of something fresh and clean coming into my house.

[@gailremp8389]

Oh my. Vintage does it mean nasty old crap. I don't know where you got that idea. Really. I do thrift shopping a lot and have "vintage "vessels I guess they called them now around other things that are too expensive. And it all looks lovely. Open your mind please remember at one time that vintage with somebody's wonderful thing. And with it sometimes comes wonderful memories. They're not asking you to buy BS. They're just saying open your mind.

[@gailremp8389]

Oh Lordy. Text always messes stuff up. But it does not mean necessarily old nasty crap. Really and truly.

[@cjo7277]

@@gailremp8389 I think what they meant is they like vintage stuff and new stuff too. In my case, I like vintage stuff too but I wouldn't buy a used sofa (gross).

[@manal.daoudi]

@@gailremp8389 'nasty old crap' 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@susanpeterson9558]

I love the fact that you mention the time that a project takes and the fact that you need the right tools to do the job RIGHT. But especially the need to know what's in the walls before you do all those trendy design walls.

[@KivaBrent]

Yes!! Thanks so much for watching Susan! 💕

[@KatieBadenhorst]

I feel like the best thing I did for my space was switching my TV for a projector. When it's off the room looks super clean, when it's on with lights on it fades into the background, and when the lights are off it's like a cinema. Great because I have a mixed lounge, dining and kitchen area.

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

😣All white walls, white furniture, white rug/carpet, white pic frames. Looks like someone try to decor an institution. Cold and sterile vibes.

[@manal.daoudi]

😂😂

[@aisling8308]

and all grey everything too

[@susancrawford5927]

I almost agree with you, but at night with candles lit, it is beautiful. I find all spaces look way better at nighttime with candles and lamplight.

[@thestoogebros48]

Growing up in the ghetto, when I was able to afford matching furniture it made me realise that I was set.

[@JP-ve7or]

I still use my childhood hand me down furniture, LOL. Part of me keeps thinking I should get a matching bedroom set but it seems like something I can't waste money on. And TBH, every time I go looking I see the quality is nowhere near the same anymore.

[@davidjones9146]

Interesting ideas today. A fireplace built into a tv console never looks good or authentic or expensive.

[@sarahmcswan]

Agree which sux because i want a fireplace so bad

[@prettymsmary]

I thought I was the only one who sit there and stares at my decor!!😂😂😂...I think you were spot on with these designs!

[@darkreverie7027]

My husband told me “ take a picture. It last longer” so I did. Lol.

[@katherinemcraig5618]

"I just really want it to look like I'm in there chef-ing it up.."🤣 I love watching your channel! Your personality really comes through - brightens my day! Thanks for all you do!!💕

[@martinelabelle4599]

I like the drawer pulls on lower cabinets. I destroyed so many pockets on knobs over the year

[@tonyam1124]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@adrabruzzese7610]

Kiva, not only do you have impeccable taste but I love how you say what you have to say and do not apologize for your opinion. Such an admirable trait. Such great content on your channel. Thank you.

[@Alice-qt9mz]

when you started talking about open shelving, i felt so seen. so many of these design trends expose all your stuff or catch dust like CRAZY and none of it is worth it.

[@sct4040]

Except it save so much money in cabinets.

[@dreamangel510]

It's so funny...I also just sit and stare at areas of my home, thinking of what I can do to make it better.

[@tonyam1124]

Same lol

[@plantmaster3339]

I don’t like the Cup Pull drawer knobs either. Spiders 🕷 hide there and I can break my nails. 🤣🤣 Great advices!! I’m having a home built and I am taking notes! 💖

[@MugWitch]

I didn't think of spiders hiding there AT ALL until this comment and am very glad I just went with square pulls

[@vanessadickens-boyd8033]

I do have a plan when Im decorating, it takes 6months to year or more to get the pieces that I feel makes me happy 🤗

[@ThatSweetT]

Just discovered your channel 😍 so happy to see a black designer representing in this space!

[@ctheard2107]

“I just sit and stare...do I like this?” Lol. Me too girl

[@KivaBrent]

Yes!! 👏👏

[@akansingit]

Me, clutching my mixed metals screaming “you can’t have them!” 👀🤣

[@joylastname3035]

😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

😁Mix metals fan!

[@merliciamelius8709]

These are her personal opinion so she is entitled to it doesnt mean she is right💁‍♀️

[@akansingit]

@@merliciamelius8709 for sure, she can’t be perfect, she’s pretty close though lol 😆

[@BuytheB00k]

“Full on bob the builder”😂😂

[@DENDaretoEvolveNew]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaa3qKaBZpx8osU 😜😜

[@samaramesser5116]

I had my desk out in the dining area for the longest time but couldn't stand it when my boyfriend had a day off and I had to listen to what he was watching on TV all day. I needed my own space where I could concentrate on work. It just wasn't working for me so one of my quarantine projects was cleaning out a space in the spare bedroom to set my desk up in there. I did the opposite of what she is suggesting. It also allows me to "transition" at the end of the day. I can "leave" the office as opposed to have it always there in my face when I don't want to think about work anymore at the end of the day.

[@gracielaguardado9426]

We worked from the kitchen and the clutter was non stop. Couldn’t even eat at the table. Just moved to a new house and we dedicated a room to be just an office and that has been so much better for us.

[@alexwood3459]

I love single use spaces and truly hate open plan- I feel like open plan looks nice but I really need to have separation and I like having separate spaces. I can live with dining/kitchen/living rooms but only when living alone (a desk in the living area is just a waste of space though, no chance of being used). I also like corridors and separation- I live in the least sound insulated house ever and my landlord (who I also live with) literally removed doors and walls to make it more open and can only go on about how wonderful it is that everything is open. I may as well be sleeping in the living room, if there was just an additional door between the living room and the bedrooms it would make all the difference. I think more house shares could do with 'closed plan' but as soon as there's an enclosed room landlords rent it out as a bedroom- so many lounge rooms and disappeared this way. It's also a lazy way to make it feel like there is more space but it makes all the space unusable (for me at least). Even when living with a partner and family, I need my own space, outside of my room to work (office) or chill (enclosed lounge). I'm glad you genuinely like open plan because it's definitely the trend. I suffer through these aesthetic-but-poorly-designed-for-actual-living homes. I think French doors are a great solution because then it can be open when you want but closed when you want too.

[@void________]

Trends I hate: Interior designers doing "I Hate.." videos and it's everything in my home.😒

[@matthewluck9077]

hahaha

[@celieboo]

You absolutely can paint a while room a dark color with open concept. A large portion of our basement is open concept. Yes, we do have rooms with walls, such as the playroom, gym, HVAC/storage/laundry room, and guest suite. The rest is about 1500 sq ft of open concept. Our base color is PPG Dusty Trail, but my husband chose Urbane Bronze for the game room area. It looks amazing!

[@MLW374]

I disagree with mixing our métals being on your list. It is actually pleasant to the eyes and it avoids the matchy matchy idea.

[@izzyrocks72]

most of her examples seemed overboard on the mixing, Most of my metals in my home are black, but I have some brass accents which I think plays nicely. The brass is also on things like lamps, my dining room light fixture, and some small accessories that are easier to change out if I want. As opposed to my black door knobs and curtain rods, which feel more permanent.

[@vanessabogaert2104]

I like to mix metals. The trick is to keep the same finish on all the metals.

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

I agree, just decorate with what you love, I don't like having what others have. I kind of do my own style and it looks awesome. every time someone comes here they say nice. especially men.

[@NaturallyKandiilicious]

Mix metals work when done right. If you stick to one metal TO ME it gives glam at that point.

[@KivaBrent]

Fair enough!!!

[@crystalblocker976]

Yes Iove mixed metals I've seen many interior designers use it and it looks very nice.

[@jackieseale6427]

Your videos are top notch. I always have them playing on our tv and even my husband gets distracted from what he’s doing and finds himself watching your content! You’re so thorough and your thoughts are so well thought out. Everything you say is so precise and organized.

[@vibe2248]

Not getting rid of my MARKET sign I made it I’m proud of it & it looks cool like the one I saw in the store for a bazillion bucks. It’s staying periodtttttt

[@Biancahuntwhitten]

I enjoyed hearing your thoughts on mid century modern. I would sort of describe my style as a mix of bohemian and mid century, very eclectic. I just love the look of furniture from the 50s and 60s and love to incorporate those styles with lots of greenery and color. One thing I’ve noticed is that most “mid century” style furniture that’s made today is that they all look cheap to me and very boring and basic. I used to think that west elm was the end all be all of mid century modern but every time I look at their furniture in real life it looks cheap, like doesn’t seem very solid or built well, and it’s still pricey! I’ve found that for less money I can buy authentic mid century furniture off Chairish and they look and feel so much better. To me I see those as investment pieces that can be used for decades to come because they’ve already lasted decades! I guess maybe what I’m saying is I love mid century design-not mid century “modern”.

[@debbiewooden2554]

I agree not to match furniture! This is a mistake I made many years ago and trying to fix this! I wish furniture stores would help with mix and matching furniture. Please make a video on how to put pieces together so it is not matching but goes well together. I’m stuck on modern rustic furniture pieces in the living room/ dining room! This is the problem when you have a open floor plan for me! I love Restoration Hardware but not the price tag.

[@user-xg6zz8qs3q]

Try matching wood colors, fabrics & textures.

[@Valentina-Steinway]

I can’t concentrate on my type of work unless I’m in a room by myself. I just can’t . I LOVE my alone time ( I can’t even have a cat prancing around while I work. ) during my work time. I have plenty of family time. A couch is made to sit on. In a family with children and pets, a white marshmallow couch just will not work. A neutral color doesn’t have to be white, gray, or beige/black!

[@akshathabhat2]

All the observations seemed bang on .. one more insight I learnt after reading a book from the New York school of designs founder was if the shape is anything different from the overall shape of the room then it will seek attention so it better be something really good .. else if we don’t have design chops for it to stick to the same overarching shape of the room

[@HIGHLANDER_ONLY_ONE]

KB thanks for your videos. We're building a fairly large home, and Hubby is getting a man cave, however we call it "the Lounge" because I'm going in there to have a glass of wine and relax - so it's everyone's place. It's a well lit large room, with two 10' French doors and it has 12' ceilings. I wanted it to resemble a cigar lounge, with its own bar and half bath. I had them painted in completely in Limousine Leather by Behr, that means; the ceiling, the walls, the doors, etc., all adre this GORGEOUS black. The floors will be reclaimed wood, and I'll add a persian rug, and four comfy leather chairs facing each other. I wanted it to look masculine! So far people who come and see the house absolutely LOVE it, especially the men do. I went bold in many of the rooms, and since the horse is big, i had a chance to play with colors. We were able to have some white walls I'm one large area - Ultra Pure White, and most of the rest of yve common areas is in Swiss Coffee, both by Behr. My sons room is dark brown, Moose Trail, with the ceiling, with a band and an oversized crown molding in UPW as well - it's so pretty!!! My other bold room is the media room, which is a warm charcoal. Our poojah room is a deep, deep purple. Some rooms are yellow, green and blue, and my daughter had fun in her rooms!!! The point is you're right, we need to do what we want I'm not following ANY trends, and it's going to be a classic, and classy home. I'm really happy I took the chance 😊

[@stephaniescorner4203]

The all matching furniture. I hate it

[@johnh.3492]

I never heard about it being a trend until I saw this.

[@vaderladyl]

@@johnh.3492 It was the norm way back from the 1950's to the 1980's.

[@johnh.3492]

@@vaderladyl agreed, so why does Kiva think it’s a popular trend? I have not seen a matching living room set in someone’s home for decades but I have spotted a few bedroom sets. I think people lean into the bedroom sets more because it’s challenging to decorate a bedroom eclectically. The bedroom is also a place where you need as much storage as possible and a bedroom set provides that easily. Hey, no harm no fowl 😊 everyone has to do what’s best for them.

[@vaderladyl]

@@johnh.3492 Indeed. It is easier with a set, so many drawers already included, but I have seen homes half with and half without the matchy set. I guess she had seen more sets than us in her area.

[@thewebdiva5903]

I grew up poor with cast off and repurposed furniture. That’s why I got matching furniture sets when I could afford it.

[@condabell123]

I totally agree about the open shelving. I live where the wind never stops blowing and the dust is always there.

[@gwenwilliams1954]

I want to know where your earrings and necklace come from.

[@lindab8595]

All my furniture is different. They don't match the theme. But the colors and natural wood all go together. Which have people thinking it all goes together lol. And for my kitchen its small. I have both. Cabinets and open shelves. My cabinets have my dish ware and my canned goods. My open shelfs, top one has my plants. And bottom one has my electronics and utensils. And they are right above my small kitchen table. When makes everything easy to grab. Yet again ...i still made everything match. All colors go together.

[@kitten1245]

Cup pulls give office metal cabinet vibes

[@TamarLitvot]

Love what you said about mantelpieces. The house we’re moving into has a big brick mantle, painted white, and I’m so happy about it. It’s not ornate but it’s definitely the focal point of the room. As for TVs, our “big” tv is 32” and we want to tuck it away when we’re not actually watching it. We usually end up watching something streaming on our laptop so maybe we don’t even need the tv!

[@kristaself126]

Glad open shelving is going. It’s always dusty.

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

Where are the ppl that "enjoy" dusting.....anyone?

[@aisling8308]

It's always seemed so impractical for this reason, I also have a cat so I wouldn't want open shelving that she could try to climb on. If people really want to display what's in their kitchen then incorporating in some glass fronted cabinets would be better.

[@InnaVitamina777]

Thanks love! So many great points.. I think many forget decorating a home is a chance to let your personality come out and not a mandated "shabby chic" roll call with a checklist

[@kimberlyhackett2088]

I hate chopped pillows.... Oh, and baskets Hate baskets!!!

[@bnb0510]

Meanwhile they’re everywhere on YT. Lol

[@kimberlyroute5983]

My husband do too. Lol 😆

[@bulldogsnbunniesUK]

Me too 👏🏼 ❤️

[@Chachixo]

Omg I had to look up chopped pillows and I hate it so much

[@TamarLitvot]

I like baskets if they contain clutters of papers

[@King0of0town]

one thing I hate more than a farmer's market sign is inspirational quotes...

[@AmoreHk]

Video idea- studio McGhee/amber Lewis style ideas please 🙏😁 some things I put together look too “farmy” and take away from the traditional style

[@redheadredemption5351]

Agree on the mid-century! It feels like it’s been around way longer than the usual trends. Also, I have inherited a few family antiques and LOVE every piece but can’t figure out how to incorporate them into design without my 1939 farm house (real farmhouse, not the trend, which I’m secretly tempted by as well) looking like an elderly lady lives there. And lastly an observation - “You want your furniture to have function” says the fabulous designer sitting in front of a couch that she won’t use. Girl. Sit on that gorgeous fluffy thing on a blanket if you have to. You deserve it!!

[@SouthernMama2five]

Cup pulls. I can't believe as a mom that I never considered how grimy they could get. I have some pretty brass ones on a dresser inside my closet. But I'm the only one who touches it. 👍

[@ladiimysteekd4445]

Hate same color everything (furniture, covers, curtains, walls) and bling everywhere. Visiting my apartment tells you who I am. Lover of calm earthy tones, bright & airy spaces, I achieved the perfect electric fireplace mantel that looks built in. Totally agree with fireplaces. Enjoyed video.

[@mountain-view310]

I have to disagree with the pulls. It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but it is a timeless look. It has been around for a long time in traditional style homes.

[@KivaBrent]

Fair enough!

[@raeannaroylance5401]

Where and how many cup pulls is 🔑

[@mountain-view310]

@@raeannaroylance5401 🤔

[@WaffleBat]

As someone who chefs it up every day and has had both kinds of pulls in their kitchen sleek type pulls are incredibly frustrating while cooking. Cup pulls are so much more practical and I've never had a problem with the underside of the pull getting gross.

[@tulipsinjuly]

Square, square, square...ooohh ✨circle✨

[@blakekesh3756]

I am with you on the mixed metals. I see a lot of designers talk about copper and brass together and it is really not for me. I love black and gold or black and steel. I think black metal is a great “neutral” to mix in. Chrome can even be mixed in with gold as a neutral also. But for me the warm metals are the highlight so mixing 2 warm tones just clashes. Edit: excluding brass hardware with hanging copper pots or pans that can be very French inspired. But built in copper and built in gold for me isn’t it.

[@bedinabebe4521]

Coincidentally real estate professionals say that buyers are starting to move away from open concepts & formal dining room since the Pandemic.

[@ansbach74]

Exactly and that is why I laugh sometimes when it comes to design/trends across the board. Because what I find ironic about trends (color of the year, interior, styles, furniture trends, etc). The same people that make or tell us what the trends are (whether they are in or out or the must-have). They are the designers and the manufacturing from whom we purchase the items from and it changes like the wind only to return several years (like a revolving door).

[@josephinebournes8212]

Exactly!!!! Versatile interior designers (vs KZbinrs) work with all lifestyle and design preferences.

[@denyseboisvert2647]

@@josephinebournes8212 and they don't put down the style that speaks to you like youtubers often do. If farmhouse is what the client likes, they'll work with that and try to incorporate it with the style of the place.

[@bnb0510]

I’ve heard that only from YT honestly. There’s many people out there that still prefer open concepts like myself. I don’t love completely open, but more so a semi-open modern/transitional home. Also don’t care for dining rooms. For my family it was a waste of a room and just accumulated junk.

[@ansbach74]

@@bnb0510 You can always google and read what the experts are talking about what trends are in or out for the new year. I subscribe to BH&G, Veranda, Vogue, etc magazine. There are articles in each stating what the KZbinrs are saying about the trends depending on which article you read.

[@eleanorcarmichael2166]

I don't like monochromatic rooms, but by the same token I don't like when things don't match. I like a pop of color, but not if it's say orange and green.

[@marie-soleildobie7495]

« I don’t really cook, but I want it to appear like I really chef it up » Hahahahahahahaahah girl same !!!! 😂😂😂🤞🏻 New subscriber 🥰🥳

[@KivaBrent]

Yes!! 😂😂 welcome!! 💕💕

[@heatherabner]

Do you have a video about styling shelves? I always get too in my head about this kind of stuff but if someone could tell me, small round thing, with tall skinny thing, with a something shiny, and examples of those things in different layouts and options, I think some sort of formula would help a lot!

[@ferrisd7566]

Those cup pulls are terrible.

[@Mutnojdet]

Kiva I adore your channel! I’m so glad I found you! I’ve seen other people say it but you have such a natural AND clear way of presenting. You make it very real and I appreciate it. :)

[@pamelakearse4738]

I love my accent wall, my tv and my mixed metals🧐

[@BoHeaux]

I actually have a pouf from West Elm and though I felt I paid a lot for it, I’m glad I did. I can either sit on it or put my feet up on it. It’s very sturdy-no sinking. I’d definitely say if you’re going to get a pouf, pay a little more for it. I love mine!

[@deborathomas6490]

What do you think about accent wall,, being wallpaper

[@The_Skrongler]

You're absolutely right about the "vampire vibes" of black painted rooms. That's exactly what I want! I'm pining for my future vampire house.

[@MsKelly-om9wl]

Tv over the fireplace should've made this list also.

[@silverlining7112]

I love how you think about cleaning and dusting and actual life! For example, I cringe when I see designs with a bunch of stuff on the side table. I'm thinking, but where do I put my mug?!