2025 Trends I AM Excited About!

[@kelliheiney]

The 2025 trend I love is Nick Lewis! ❤ Who's with me? Happy holidays, Nick! Thanks for pushing out great content for us!

[@Nick_Lewis]

Aww thanks! Happy holidays!

[@catalanketo]

English is my third language and understanding you, at full speed, makes me feel soooo proud! 😽

[@liart6219]

👍🏽 same here 😊

[@exquisitebiscuit]

🤣🤣🤣🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

[@terrymcmann8516]

He does need to slow it down

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

@@terrymcmann8516 no he doesn't, he is one of the few creators where I don't have to speed it up to avoid boredom!

[@SLD-bz9so]

@@terrymcmann8516he’s speaking at a normal North American pace.

[@jeanne-marie8196]

Thank you for bluntly stating “Logos are stupid.”! I just had this discussion concerning fashion with my granddaughter, who, at 16, insists on clothing that says Nike on it. One pays more for the “privilege” of being a walking billboard for a company! In my opinion, logoed (yep, made up word) items should cost less, as these companies have huge marketing budgets! I feel they should be paying their free walking advertisers!

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

There is another factor: to get people to want to wear the logo it has to be known as a somewhat expensive brand. Yet another one is that if you raise the price you keep poor people out that would be bad advertisement for the type of thing they're trying to sell. This is how they also trick low income people or teens to buy overpriced items, fake social status that no one else cares about. This is why it from time to time becomes unfashionable and looked down upon, like with the quiet luxury trend. Not saying it's good, but that's how it works, if you want to get through to her you'll have to show you understand what the appeal is in the first place. I guess warn her about it looking tacky.

[@user-qp6lj6gu7s]

The channel Design Theory has several videos explaining this way better than any yt comment could, for example in the video called "how brands use design & marketing to control your mind" You'll find it easily, it's the one with the Nike logo in the thumbnail 😂

[@a_trauma_llama2991]

The thing though is brands often advertise a certain lifestyle, personality, group etc. Teenagers, always looking to fit in certain groups as they're still finding their spot (and some of hold on strong to such identities, which is fine). So the clothing helps them quickly get sorted in the increasingly hostile and fast moving teenage social life. Participation is mandatory for them if they're in school, they can't avoid it, so perhaps a dialogue will help you and her come to a more mutual understanding. After all, we all understand wearing your 'Sunday best' or 'dress to impress'. Same principle, different mechanism.

[@samsmomm]

I am a complete and total introvert and one of the few who thrived during the pandemic. Not having to go out, not having anyone drop over ever was heaven on Earth for me.

[@jchall2062]

Me too! Had be careful not to gush about it as know many had painful experiences

[@rootsm3]

lol same I long for another lockdown 🫣

[@karenbc99]

Oh, has lockdown finished 😅

[@maggiefisker994]

Me too ! i loved it but have to tone down my happy memories in the company of those who hated it .

[@kaasmeester5903]

@@karenbc99 🤣

[@rootsm3]

Nick, I could listen to you complain about anything ❤

[@dianeguy7452]

Video idea. Nick goes thrifting and we go along!!! Yes please do this lol ❤

[@TheMagwade]

💯 agree!!! Would love it to be a monthly special video. That would be an appointment on my video watching calendar! There would be so many laughs and so much classic Nick snark!

[@reejan8109]

He'd break out in hives!

[@dianeguy7452]

@@TheMagwadeyes!! Can u imagine the snark factor?? Off the charts. And we are here for it!

[@annepoitrineau5650]

YES

[@Tkyle5127]

@@dianeguy7452 yes, please!

[@Rose-nw7px]

telling my therapist Nick said it was OK to put up walls ❤

[@pixie3760]

My mother had several designer items of whick I luckily inherited when she passed. But they don't have huge labels screaming at you. She was of the generation that said if it has large labels all over it, it looks cheap and is probably an imitation. I actually agree.

[@SteveL2012]

Even if it’s not an imitation, it’s tacky if it has a big label. Period.

[@lovelyday04]

I like how you explained quiet luxury... Were not decorating to show off our wealth, but we're making a formal, cozy, timeless space that all people, no matter their style, can enjoy. I aim for a timeless, classy, proper, and cozy home, avoiding high trends.

[@debjh]

I love to see wood come in big. It’s an absolute reaction to cold, sterile white everything and grey surfaces. Yay for wood! The more rustic, the better! 🙂

[@tanyamaijohnston6797]

You're the only KZbinr who makes me belly laugh..thanks Nick!

[@arlenerivera-gw4st]

Hooray for dark and moody colors coming in style, my home is finally fitting in: espreso woods, siena red accents and dark brown upholstery makes me feel cozy and warm. No Scandi winters for this desert dweller :)

[@artemiswilde7528]

Nick Lewis Quote of the Week: "I don't know what thrift stores you're going to...but, all for me, it's just like an old rusty cheese-grater and like an old iron from the 70s" So true! 😂😂😂

[@kimavdek5150]

And they all smell like my grandmother’s basement!

[@belindajames3541]

A friend of mine only goes to charity shops in well off neighbourhoods, because they're inevitably upgrading something and taking perfectly good things to the local shop to donate. Especially, clothing.

[@jomo3512]

Yes hahaha

[@louannhuber2651]

I got a mixing bowl set at the PX in 1970 which I still use. Probably paid $3.00. Saw it in a second hand shop for $150.00. Good luck selling in that?😂

[@patriciawood2481]

Consignment shops in wealthy areas are great too.

[@louismeyer5132]

I really enjoy watching your reviews, I love that you express your likes in a non pompous way and make interior design fun.

[@HappyHarryX5]

I get the concept of indoor outdoor glass doors but as an Aussie, I’ve never seen 1cm of the country without flies, mozzies, spiders and the odd snake. Now the insects can come inside even when you don’t go outside for a second and have fly screens on every window and door. Have always loved the idea of an interior garden.

[@RobynPrimrose]

Another Australian - so true

[@juzcar3244]

Same.NO to open half the house to the outdoors

[@amymullen296]

American Midwesterner, and I 100% agree.

[@HappyHarryX5]

Yes, may as well roll out the red carpet for mice!

[@user-yc4fz7vv6u]

Yes, I want the flies and mosquitoes to stay outside, not inside with me.

[@shebacastro4729]

I'm so glad walls are coming back up. I don't like seeing kitchen cabinets from the couch

[@ellenfoster9764]

It’s the dirty dishes I don’t want to see. I have a very small home and needed open concept, but I put my kitchen sink around a corner, so I don5 hav3 to look at kitchen mess.

[@kwc3062]

Thrilled to see the open concept go. As I am to see the grey go.

[@ael1563]

Grey was done 7 years ago. I'm confused as to why people continue to use this color.

[@LlyleHunter]

@ael1563. Or lack there of. I was taught that gray isn’t a color but it’s a shade as are white and black.

[@annastewart1668]

Open concepts are a necessity in warm tropical climates for airflow.

[@incog99skd11]

I picked grey as my favorite color in a color test and it said I was slightly mad.

[@claudiasimon6606]

I love a partially open floor plan. Don’t like kitchen all closed off, but I do like escaping to a separate dining room so I can eat in peace without seeing the mess I just created. And then escaping to a separate TV area so I can continue to ignore the dishes, or the noise created by whomever was kind enough to clean them for me.

[@kellistorie7917]

I find the "clean as you go" method to be quite effective. I can make an elaborate meal for 7-8 people, and when it comes time to sit down and serve the meal, other than the plates, silver, and serving dishes, the kitchen is quite clean and tidy.

[@incog99skd11]

My large kitchen dining area is blocked off by a breakfast bar into the family room. The formal living area is thru a large arched opening. That's as open as I want it to be.

[@AP12360]

I agree with you about the Tom Ford book, Hermes throw blanket, etc.

[@653j521]

If utility prices go way down, open concept makes more sense but one big reason people had walls was to be able to heat a smaller space.

[@exquisitebiscuit]

Bring back pocket doors

[@Elle-kr8od]

Yes, I remember that for my older relatives the dining room was the center of life during the New England winters. The front door was not used and the living room was blocked off for the cold months.

[@aramos1557]

I feel like the dark and moody colors look great in those high end homes, but seems difficult to pull off in your more standard home without looking like an old person’s space. 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@elizabethforsyth3054]

I agree, and I am a little afraid of affected resale value or trouble finding a buyer because they don't like your colour schemes... they are a lot harder to cover up if you hate them...

[@dianeguy7452]

A powder room is a good start I feel

[@great-garden-watch]

@@elizabethforsyth3054it’s just paint…unless you’re talking about the tile and marble. I did three rooms very dark. They are modern rooms with a hint of art deco but more minimal. Love

[@kimesch9698]

"Reads as Russian oligarch!!!"😂😂😂😂 Love it!😅

[@gf8958-p7p]

Apparently Nick and I go to the same thrift stores - even though we live about 500 miles apart. 😂

[@karsn8382]

Thank you for the perspective that families with young kids love the open floor plan. I love the noise and the big room that’s lived in. It’s where we live and my kids can be close to me while I’m cooking our meals, it works for us.

[@MelloCello55]

I am anti-trend. Consumer-driven, shortish-lived. There, I said it. Develop your own thing. Own it. Love it. Keep it for longer than a “trend”.

[@lucybraun8969]

I feel like color drenching will quickly trend out. People will quickly tire of the color they chose, and then not want to have to do all that painting all over again. Lots more fun things to do with your home besides painting, painting, painting, and then re-painting.

[@lisathornhill4177]

Older man, in our area, made our dining table. It meant so much more to us.

[@judywysocki6507]

My late husband made mine. 40 years ago. I adore it.

[@dianeguy7452]

Yesss here in New Jersey there’s crap at our goodwills. And they take a dollar tree piece and put it at 2.99. Cmon!!!

[@ChuyChuy]

The goodwill here is next to Dollar tree. I've literally seen the exact same items from Dollar tree at good will and they were charging $5 and $8 dollars. This happens all the time! It's ridiculous. I have stopped donating to Goodwill. Good Will, my butt!

[@raquelortega2383]

Lol. I can totally relate. Every time I go to my thrift store all they have is garbage.

[@pjperdue1293]

I love courtyards so much, I collect floor plans that have them. I'll likely never be able to design my own house with one but they're perfect for having it all: sunlight, greenery, privacy, safety.

[@ChuyChuy]

I have a few courtyard floorplans saved as well! I really want a house with a courtyard and wish to be able to build one.... One day ....

[@thomasdinan9667]

Two of these make me very happy: rethinking open concept and a return to colour. While I've made some of my own house quite open because it just works for me, I've often thought that open concept kitchens are for people who either don't really cook or don't care how much mess their guests see. And open concept bathrooms are pure madness! As for colour, it's about time! As an artist, I've been wondering why our era is so terrified of colour. Colour is gorgeous. Embrace it! Enjoy it!

[@SteveL2012]

Yes, and enthusiastic yes! Why would anyone want to live in a hospital ambiance?! 😂

[@tiranecat6865]

Brand names are ugly on clothes, just as they are ugly on furniture and house decor. Always support local if you can afford to!! 😄 I paid a local craftsman to make my Guinea pig enclosure. So much nicer than anything online. I also personally crafted my turtle’s basking platform. He’s ballin.

[@strangenewt]

As a third-generation vintage junkie, I have to say that most thrift stores aren't really the best places to find vintage homeware and furniture. There are a few second hand stores that specialize in vintage furniture, ranging from dusty antique stores to heavily-marked-up mid-century modern specialists. In these cases, you are paying for not only the furniture but also the costs of running an in-person storefront. The emptier the space, the more each piece will cost, but usually you are also paying for better quality and curation. You should expect to be able to get good information on the materials, construction, and designer of a piece in a high-end boutique. If you need the curation, and have the budget, the extra cost can be worthwhile to get a hold of a genuine, high-quality piece. Chances are they aren't trying to bilk you, they are just trying to make enough to pay their staff and the commercial rent. By contrast, a tiny weird old overstuffed pawnshop is probably going to have a lot of junk, but lower prices, and potentially good value hidden gems. But the best bet has always been estate sales and downsizing sales. People in those circumstances are looking to get rid someone else's stuff, not make a profit, and these days most estate sales are online, meaning you can bid from the comfort of your home. While some people have a lot of junk, others might have a whole house full of great stuff to offload. Just be careful not to bid more than you are willing to pay. It's helpful to have a lot of knowledge about the styles you hope to collect, so look for resources. The internet can be good, but also look for books and specialist magazines. Learning about types of wood is also valuable, because it can tell you more about the age and quality of a piece. If the materials aren't right for the period, a piece is probably a lower-quality reproduction rather than an original. Also be careful of flipped pieces. While some furniture flippers care a lot for their craft and can expertly repair or tastefully repurpose damaged pieces, others may simply slap on some paint and call it a day. While paint can be appropriate, keep in mind that it may indicate underlying damage to the wood surface (if there is one) and cause unintended problems like sticking drawers when used improperly. Traditionally, having an intact original finish on an antique or vintage piece increases its value. This does not always mean bare wood--some pieces may have always been painted, including those with period-specific folk art. However, most pieces aren't museum quality artifacts. At the end of the day, what someone does with a 1990s buffet is none of my business. Just be sure to know what you are buying and figure out if the price is worth it for you.

[@LlyleHunter]

From the clock on the wall I would say that it’s time to say: HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK LEWIS👑🥂🎂🎁🎊🎉 Wishing you a wonderful birthday filled with celebration fun and happiness and many many many happy returns of the day

[@nikkiswenson54]

Happy Birthday, Nick!!!!! 🎉❤🎉

[@Nick_Lewis]

Thanks!! How did you know it was today?!

[@donnadebrodt1778]

“They are, in my opinion, cheesy, gaudy, and tacky. There I said it.” ❤

[@denisesanders5452]

YES! So happy to hear that! And to use a dining table as an example was perfect for me. My one “luxurious” item when I bought this house was the dining room table. I absolutely love it. It is extremely heavy, solid reclaimed wood and is finished beautifully. But there are no signs of what brand it is or who made it. I just know that it was made locally and will definitely stand the test of time.

[@rsmith1820]

Wonder whether my friends with the multiple Hermes throws ALL OVER THEIR APARTMENT will be insulted by this? 🤔

[@Cocolicious08758]

I love it!👏🏼👏🏼don't apologize king! You're on point per usual

[@Tkyle5127]

Thank you! We just had our entire lower level painted in Rumors on some of the accent walls No one says much 😩 It is beautiful. AND, we left our trim alone! Friends begged us to paint all of our oak trim and doors white or black. I stuck to my guns and said no way!

[@Nick_Lewis]

You forced it out of me… 😏

[@zebzamboni]

If you're going to get the big coffee table books, get ones about artists or museum collections, or ones about your actual hobbies or interests.

[@mountaingarden8823]

💯 on your own interests! People who know me would die laughing if I had Tom Ford on my coffee table!

[@lobstermash]

​@@mountaingarden8823 When I see the Tom Ford book I snigger.

[@Ifihadaclue]

​@@mountaingarden8823 Who is Tom Ford?

[@Elle-kr8od]

And if you're actually going to pick it up and enjoy, don't pile it with candles and trinkets as the base layer of a "vignette."

[@jeanettepugh6017]

My son and I visited St Petersburg Russia. Of course the Hermitage was at the top of our list. Bought a book about it while we were there. Great book, great memories. It’s priceless to me.

[@Sorrely1]

Sitting at my kitchen island looking directly at my kitchen sink and pile of washing up in my open plan rental flat with the cold sterile wood flooring . This video is killing me 😂

[@Stumpybear7640]

You have a kitchen island? It must be huge! My rental has a 6 x 2 foot floorspace in a kitchen!

[@Christina-vd3ow]

"Yeah, great, you're jumping so high." 🙄 Nick. 😂

[@nillawaifu]

Nick, you're rocking the facial hair. It really suits you. It gives your polished look a super cozy and warm vibe. Good for you you sweet lil snack

[@lindaseewer3796]

You mean my 90’s 1 1/2 story divided room house is coming back in style? YESSS

[@lauriebak]

I have a 1.5 story 90s build, as well. Downstairs is partially open plan, but i love that the “business end” of the kitchen is not visible from the living room. The 1.5 story has charm, but the biggest thing is managing temperature control. The upstairs basically being a big partially-into-the-attic loft makes that a bit tricky. Been in the house a year and still trying to dial that in. A whole house fan for summer helped immensely, though. Love the additional easy access storage space it provides, though.

[@maggiefisker994]

Thankyou Nick ,our house is a 1910 money pit 😂.But we love it .I was on the verge of having my 8 inch wood baseboards painted white 😳😳😳. Keeping all of my beams ,wall paneling and base boards in the original wood thanks to you .

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Yes! Real wood. White trim might as well be made of plastic!

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

There’s a big difference between a low end thrift store and a nice antique market. Pasadena has some nice higher end shops. Orange Cali is good too.

[@barbarak2836]

Eight inch wood baseboards! I am filled with envy as I look at my three inch wood veneer baseboards. But at least I have chair rails.

[@RobynPrimrose]

So glad you changed your mind.😮😊

[@JJoy-bk8yr]

I didn't mind your use of "grandma" this time. I acquired my first decorating book 50+ years ago. I think I was 11, and it was diy decorating ideas for teens' rooms. Anyway, one idea was to use the same floral fabric on the walls, curtains, bedspread, slip cover on upholstered side chair . . . So yeah, that idea goes way back!All us teens and tweens who got that book new are now grandma age.

[@meganoneill4801]

Nick, you deserve a Netflix series. You are perfect for that.

[@judywysocki6507]

Not Netflix. I don't subscribe. Prime!

[@dvduadotcom]

Just poking fun... love your videos. Nick Lewis Drinking Game... drink every time Nick instantly contradicts himself... and Go!! 1. Wood is not that expensive... err, it can be. 2. Wood is warm and lovely... err, it can be cold and sterile. 3. There's this new... err, well, its not new, it's actually old. Great video as always... but now I'm too drunk to think about it.

[@nogames8982]

Thrift stores, antique stores are all interesting. But it also depends on your perspective. My grandparents bought a cabin and it came fully furnished with absolutely everything. To my grandma a lot of stuff in there was just old junk. It’s stuff she had out at the ranch and she didn’t want it back then and she doesn’t want it now. So she was literally throwing it out the door and my dad was out there catching it all. To him it was great antiques to her. It was old junk. if you want to find some great old stuff, you go out in the country and you hit the estate sales. A lot of great stuff in those old barns and houses.

[@robcurranphotography]

The key to thrifting is going daily. 99.9% of the things I see are garbage, but when you go every day, you will definitely find some good things. I have gone weeks without buying a single thing and there’s other days I’ve dropped over $100 in one visit. Going daily helps you to learn when new merch hits the shelves and most importantly, helps you to get to know the staff. Once they know you and know what you like, you may be surprised at the little tips they give you.

[@TheSmileCatcher]

Happy birthday Nick!!🎉 And thanks for sharing great content with a touch of your sharp sense of humor😊

[@kelseywall3262]

😊

[@emmakay4374]

There's some research suggesting that introverts will generally feel better in a home with a broken floor plan (they need areas separate from others to retreat), and extraverts will prefer open concept (more opportunities to connect).

[@dking1362]

...EXCEPT for introverts who are so introverted they live alone-like me!

[@ChuyChuy]

This makes sense because I've been looking at houses and all I keep thinking about the open floor plans is "where am I going to go to get away?" I don't want to be in the bedroom ALL the time.

[@frosiaburlakova7732]

Drywall drenching, that's me. Walls, ceilings...

[@SychJess]

NICK. You’re killin me with that clock. Im getting you batteries for Christmas

[@saragasim3457]

So excited to see wood comes back. And happy to hear it from you Nick 😍.. I always loved Wood in furniture I think it makes home cozy.. . And since I live in Africa it's quit common because it's durable and less expensive.

[@suzannederringer1607]

'It's not all about me! Sometimes it is, but this time it isn't.' 😊

[@laratheplanespotter]

I’ve literally just painted my house in Barry dark moody colours! My bedroom is deep green and wooden trimmings. Lounge is a deep chestnut red and my dining room is navy blue. I absolutely love it all. Dark Academia I went for. Thank goodness I’m in style for once!

[@Karen-ht2sf]

When my kids were younger, I had an open concept home That was practical. However, with teens and young adults I looove my separate living room, separate dinning room and a family room open to the kitchen.. Happy Bday🎉 from Puerto Rico!

[@renematz1138]

"Or, it could read as Russian Oligarch." Did a spit take with my coffee...

[@belindajames3541]

Italian mafia vibes.

[@Totally-tru]

same. cuz he said it twice.

[@Kinfam105]

Love wood! Love your channel. You are so honest and tell it like it is! Thank you!

[@Meta-Drew]

100% with Nick on trying to find decor at thrift stores. Rusty cheese grater and a clothes iron from the 70s, lol he describes it perfectly.

[@ladyp5511]

I'm probably one of a few who doesn't like open concept. I LOVE the broken floor plan. To me it feels much more cozy and reduces noise and mess. Also agree with you 100% on the quiet luxury. Not loving the richer color palette especially the reds..no thanks!

[@candycane1275]

I love the burgundy and brick colors but for small rooms like powder rooms.

[@pixie3760]

I love natural wood, I have to say though when people say they're going to paint a piece of beautiful wood, the hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Yes I've never had any luck at second hand stores unfortunately. I've never been struck on open concept. It's too hard to heat/cool a room. My main living room, the one I entertain in, is quite large and I find the a/c gets most annoyed with me if it's very hot in that room. But in the television room which is smaller the a/c works really well.

[@angie-v3e]

100% with ya. Wood drenching, natural forest have several species of trees, adds harmony.

[@powertopeople1]

Happy birthday!

[@pippilangkous5089]

Happy birthday Nick🎉!

[@jennifergadd6714]

What I don't ever want is a house full of mosquitos. 😝

[@nasevedodge]

Hey Nic love your raw honesty……Will from one Canadian to another Thrifting is fun …I volunteer at a thrift store and all the proceeds goes to the community food band. Let me tell yo, we have lineups all the time . The place has high and low donations and designer brand so people please pay it forward and thrift and donate it’s great for your community , your pocket book and environmental impact to our Mother Earth ❤🇨🇦

[@ginalombardi2507]

So when I was newly married with a new home, several older relatives passed away and no one wanted their furniture . So my husband, new baby and I drove from Phila PA to Wisconsin, and rented a Uhaul for the trip back. I think I made a donation to the church since the cousins did not want it. I have always loved old wood furniture and a good thing because we did not have much month. So past forward a half century later and it is still with me.

[@KatyAHahn]

Happy Birthday Nick!

[@karencoyle6717]

Happy birthday Nick! You do you.

[@kr3532]

Thank goodness about closed floor plans. I hate open floor plans as they're hard to style and the noise carries so much. I like having privacy and quiet in my home.

[@LlyleHunter]

When we had to rebuild my condominium unit after a fire I rented a unit in the same building that was the same unit but was renovated with a n open plan and it was very when either of us were cooking and disturbing for whoever was sitting in the living room. Also I found that smoke got into the living space even though nothing was burning and we decided not to go with an open floor plan when rebuilding because we didn’t want to need to constantly have to paint every year.

[@rsmith1820]

I never understood the "I need to keep an eye on my kids." rationale for needing open floor plans? First of all my generation survived even though our moms were sequestered in the kitchen. 2nd - your kids can get hurt/hurt one another/learn how to open the front door while you're hovering

[@Sorrely1]

All I’m keeping my eye on is the pile of dishes to wash and the mess in my kitchen . I hate the open concept of my flat

[@LlyleHunter]

@Sorrely1. I agree because I don’t even load my dishwasher or wash my pots until my guests have left. I spend my time with my guests while they’re with me. I don’t spend all of my time in the kitchen unless I’m taking something out of the oven and putting food on platters or serving bowls. Otherwise I spend my time with my guests and I don’t want them to see piles of dirty dishes.

[@kimesch9698]

Open concept’s first fix from back in the day- pocket doors. Love them.

[@ellenfoster9764]

Found this less than an hour after release. Already more than 1 comment per minute. We lov3 you Nick!

[@karenhanson359]

6 pizza ovens 😂 You had so many zingers in this one. On fire 🔥

[@poppy09ful]

Happy Birthday, Nick

[@TheSeatedView]

I bought my last couch at Ikea almost 30 years ago (when Ikea still made real quality stuff that didn't look cheap) and it gave up the ghost in September. When we went looking for a new one, I wanted it to be the kind of quality that would last another three decades, which is, I guess, "quiet luxury"? Ended up with the Reva from EQ3 in a mid-tone teal/blue,, and it makes me happy every time I look at it.

[@gghhiiyy456]

Happy birthday, Nick! ❤

[@vlrissolo]

Love watching Nick more often. Great channel! Great personality ❤

[@MerryWidow420]

I have two mid century modern lamps from the 1950s. Got both of them off an auction. Auctions are great places for the real thing.

[@KatharineOsborne]

Walls are also great for energy efficiency. If you are not going to be in a room for awhile, you can turn the heat off in there, close the door, and save a little energy. Or if you are really poor, you can keep one or two heated rooms and save money. If you look at really old homes, those rooms are pokey for that reason.

[@amymullen296]

And a really good idea as energy costs go up!

[@KH-lt9gl]

If you want to find the good stuff at thrift stores, you just have to go everyday! Sometimes you get lucky and hit the jackpot. So if you go everyday, you have a higher chance of finding something good.

[@HappyHarryX5]

I’ve given all of my 23yr+ wooden furniture new life by painting them. I bleached my buffet and added a paint wash to tone down the yellow in the wood. It’s now my feature piece with new handles. I painted the orange TnG that went half way up the walls that matched the orange timber floor and kitchen cupboards. It was a nightmare of colour drenching. Haven’t got rid of the floor colour yet but since painting the cupboards, I no longer screw up my face seeing them. They’re a beautiful neutral colour with white walls.

[@TrekkieJenn]

Happy Birthday Nick!!!! 🎉

[@j.m.7056]

In theory the open to the outside is appealing until the insects begin to come inside! Insects, birds, chipmunks......

[@donnadebrodt1778]

Lizards. Mice. Stink bugs. Wasps. Hummingbirds. I have removed them all from my living room.

[@Jiffypop]

Neighbors…

[@Bearwithme560]

Where l live, bears and cougars would be the concern.

[@Bearwithme560]

@@donnadebrodt1778 Hummingbirds are my favourite birds. I would be terrified to hurt them while catching them.

[@prairie_dawn]

same question! where are these homes without any insects? mice? where it is warm/cool enough to have windows wide open in that way?

[@eda-se4lz]

God bless you Nick! Happy birthday from Hungary!

[@amymullen296]

As a garden designer, I'm 100% behind getting people outside and connecting your indoors and outdoors. But be realistic about your climate and ecoregion! I'm in the Midwest. If you're looking for entertainment space here, I'm going to strongly recommend you consider a screened porch instead of one of these wide open wall situations. Why? -Mosquitoes -You need doors so you can run the A/C to manage the humidity from at least June to September. -Torrential downpours (fewer but more intense rain events). -Spiders, centipedes, and directionally-challenged birds. -Did I mention the mosquitoes?

[@margotchurchill5593]

Good morning! Love your subtle nod to the holidays in the background!!

[@84mvalles]

Love your logic!! Learning so much from u!!❤

[@sdelong74]

I rewire thrift store lamps and have been doing it since pre pandemic. My favorite is a vintage brass Stiffel lamp I found for five bucks. It's cat proof it is so heavy. I am one of those people who will find interesting things in any thrift store. It's a matter of knowing what you are looking at. I collect swung glass vases and most of them are thrift. Vintage Mexican lottery is another thing and wonderful Italian glass that would go high at an antique store. So glad moody is back.

[@conchitorres4174]

Happy Birth Day Nick 🎉🎉🎉

[@janicemaslanko1376]

Merry Christmas, Nick 🎄 Thx for the content.

[@HappyHarryX5]

I agree on pattern drenching, I think less is more and feels intentional. Looking at a busy pattern on every surface has the eye looking away for somewhere to rest which is not the intention. I think of pattern drenching like a room full to the ceiling of boxes. There’s no empty space to walk.

[@caseybemis2403]

I found your suggestions affirming since we recently downsized from a larger house to a smaller one which we had as a rental for many years. In the larger house we definitely had walls, or partial walls. But in our smaller house living room, TV space, kitchen all flow. That allows us to use the space in multiple ways just by moving some furniture. But our dining space was very cramped. So living on the central coast of CA we invested in patio space that included a gazebo and fire pit, plus space for 2 dining tables. We can entertain outside most of the year. The kitchen opens up to the outside. The kitchen table becomes a place for serving food which people can enjoy when they want. I have used this "design" in 3 houses and it always works. Also got so tired of beige and white. So painted the kitchen cabinets a medium blue and master bedroom similarly blue. I have accented with some red and blue pillows etc. We may not keep it that way forever (it's just paint), but for now I am happy with it. The rest of the house is full of eclectic furnishings, some handed down from relatives that meant a lot to us.

[@Nihilistictendencies1]

Love your definition of quiet luxury. Yesss, yesss, and yessss!❤

[@angela86753]

Love all your videos, but this I have to say is my favourite. You had me at wood drenching, tile drenching, vintage lighting. And showing so many amazing spaces. 2025 Trends, count me in 🧡🌿

[@sharonclarke1876]

I don't like open concept 😂 glad walls are coming back!😊

[@lulyb]

Happy birthday Nick!❤ Thanks for another great video

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

HAPPIEST OF BIRTHDAY NICK😃🎉👏🏾🥳

[@lisaburt7118]

I love your trend picks Nick! We're lucky enough to live in a forested area in Colorado, and the material drenching really caught my attention. Personally, I don't like the idea of painting everything, but the idea of paneling all my living area walls in wood paneling really got me excited. I also love vintage lighting. Years and years ago, I bought a pair of small, minimalist 1920's solid brass fixtures on eBay. I've been hanging onto them with the idea of putting them on either side of a bathroom mirror, but now I think they would look great against a wood paneled wall to either side of our fireplace. I don't really want to use exposed Edison bulbs (which is what I suspect they originally had) -- any ideas on what kind of shades I could use with them? Love your channel, I look forward to watching every Saturday.

[@stefs3460]

Thrift store treasures are HARD earned 😭 On occasion some thrift store virgin finds a great deal but usually you have to spend a lot of time going to thrift stores for years before you find that extra special treasure. If time is money then you are spending a lot of money in time on that item. If however, you enjoy looking at all the things then it is time you spent doing something relaxing then when you do find the special treasure it was time well spent 😊 Btw there is also a Goodwill online

[@mikki3961]

I am so glad logos/labels are over, it was over the top and vulgar. Rich saturated color brings me joy personally and I am in for wood tones as well. I would love to see you thrift and perhaps do estate sales/auctions, so much fun and satisfying.

[@LiMoo02]

I hope every single one of these predictions will come true, because the extreme maximalism online is starting to give me a headache, and extreme minimalism got to a ridiculous point years ago.

[@marjolainejane1506]

Loving your promotion of local & we should be trying to buy Canadian when ever possible.

[@wendykornfein3337]

I very much enjoyed your examples.