5 IMPRACTICAL Popular Home Decor and Furniture Items You Should Think Twice About Before Buying!

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DIY with KB

DIY with KB

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Do you like wasting your money? Please, please, don't say yes. That would just make me sad 😂. In today's video, we are chatting about the impractical aspects of some very, very popular furniture and home decor items. I'm not saying don't buy them, I'm just encouraging you to have all of the information so that you can make an educated decision.
Do you own any of these items? Did you have any of these maintenance struggles? Was it worth it? Let's chat about it down in the comments!
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0:00 Intro
00:54 Rainfall Showers
03:54 Wool Rugs
07:12 Sconces
10:25 Glass Top Furniture
13:24 Rustic Vases
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@7LemonGwen
@7LemonGwen 2 жыл бұрын
This channel makes me feel like a petulant child; mentally I stamp my feet and whine, "but I waaaant it!" Thank you for saving me from myself. Your wisdom is priceless.
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
I love this comment! I alwayssss want to save you time and money, even if you don’t like what I have to say. Thanks for watching!
@CoastalKite
@CoastalKite 2 жыл бұрын
I actually laughed audibly at this comment. So lol'd? haha
@97myluv
@97myluv 2 жыл бұрын
@@KivaBrent please can you tell me where you got that new lamo from?
@itsyourgirltee3754
@itsyourgirltee3754 2 жыл бұрын
As a black woman the rainfall shower will never be an option. Even when im at a high end hotel I sigh, because of my hair. It is not great.
@tamiguillebeaux
@tamiguillebeaux 2 жыл бұрын
Came to say the same thing. Never saw the appeal.
@kenyagray6007
@kenyagray6007 2 жыл бұрын
I was looking for my sistren so I could co-sign this comment
@justRoRo
@justRoRo 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly.
@RacquelNM
@RacquelNM 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@chile6163
@chile6163 2 жыл бұрын
Sameeee
@KTplease
@KTplease 2 жыл бұрын
Can we all take a moment to fully appreciate how KB values our time enough to talk at 1.75x speed and get all that good info into a shorter video? 👏🏻 Get in, get out, get luxe for less! 👏🏻 Thank you, KB for such great, succinct videos! ❤️
@ber1779
@ber1779 2 жыл бұрын
Get in, get out, get luxe 😂
@KTplease
@KTplease 2 жыл бұрын
@@libbydarling7894 I’m kinda being cheeky about how fast she talks. 😉
@tinaf.7941
@tinaf.7941 2 жыл бұрын
@@KTplease I knew what you meant and laughed at your cheekiness.😆 We love our Kiva!
@cg50621Q
@cg50621Q 2 жыл бұрын
I seriously like the speed. More content in less time works great for me.
@BeutyKati
@BeutyKati 2 жыл бұрын
I'm still putting her videos at 1.25x or 1.5 speed :D
@Jennie8684
@Jennie8684 2 жыл бұрын
We have dual rainfall/“normal” adjustable shower heads. You flick the switch to alternate between the two. Best of both worlds.
@lome5914
@lome5914 2 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome!
@pholliez
@pholliez 2 жыл бұрын
So glad you commented! I’m about to choose one of these for me new bathroom so it’s nice to hear good things.
@led6244
@led6244 2 жыл бұрын
Same, you can have both and it’s wonderful, best showers or my life! They could cure cancer it’s so good
@RacquelNM
@RacquelNM 2 жыл бұрын
Yeeeesss! I could never get with the rainfall shower heads! My neck ain’t setup for all that ducking and diving!
@gailmiller6333
@gailmiller6333 2 жыл бұрын
RacquelNM 👍🏿😂😂”ducking and diving.”😂😂
@so.many.obstacles
@so.many.obstacles 2 жыл бұрын
I always said they were designed with the European in mind. We shower differently.
@aivele
@aivele 2 жыл бұрын
@@so.many.obstacles I, as an European, am now interested how do we shower?
@theeblackbradshaw
@theeblackbradshaw 2 жыл бұрын
I agree me and my 4C hair will pass on this
@akatobi2002
@akatobi2002 2 жыл бұрын
Right the least inclusive of showers 🧐 who with natural hair is using the rainfall shower
@sallylee4924
@sallylee4924 2 жыл бұрын
My parents love glass-top tables, and we grew up with ALL of the concerns that you have mentioned. This is why I would never get a glass top coffee table.
@jessicajohnson7443
@jessicajohnson7443 2 жыл бұрын
I need a showerhead with PRESSURE! I want to feel it in the back of my pores! About wool rugs, which I prefer for all but wet high traffic areas; our neighborhood vacuum salesman let us know that if you use a vacuum like a Dyson with ridiculously strong and fast beaters (the spinny brush part) you can damage wool and other natural fiber rugs, causing them to shed more and sometimes voiding the warranty. Our vacuum has two settings; we use the lower one for wool and the higher one for synthetic rugs and hard surfaces.
@CharlieFlemingOriginal
@CharlieFlemingOriginal 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly... A shower should have the ability of pressure to strip paint lol (exaggerating but you know) these daft showers couldn't shift a fly, a spider would probably ask you to scrub it's back!
@tinak3669
@tinak3669 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being one of few voices of reason in the KZbin interior design community ❤
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for supporting me Tina! I appreciate you! 💕
@katharinedominguez
@katharinedominguez 2 жыл бұрын
“Your furniture shouldn’t hurt you.” 🤣🤣🤣 You are killing me with this glass segment!! 🤣🤣🤣
@DetailedDream
@DetailedDream 2 жыл бұрын
Can never let the soap marinate with the rainfall shower!😅
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
I totally agree! 😂😂
@iNekol
@iNekol 2 жыл бұрын
lol
@charisma-hornum-fries
@charisma-hornum-fries 2 жыл бұрын
You don’t get itchy with soap marinating? Can’t get the soap off fast enough 😃😃😃
@cUpcAk37227
@cUpcAk37227 2 жыл бұрын
@@charisma-hornum-fries sounds like you need different soap
@TheeMademoiselle
@TheeMademoiselle 2 жыл бұрын
I would not get a rainfall shower if I had a single stall small shower, but I just bought one and I have a bathtub and I can easily just move back from the water because the water just hits one area. 🤷🏽‍♀️
@phaedra8020
@phaedra8020 2 жыл бұрын
I don't really get the fascination with these. I have used them but you have to step out of it if you don't want to get your hair wet.
@spikeybunny6577
@spikeybunny6577 2 жыл бұрын
I visited a friend while I had a broken leg… unfortunately, they had a rainfall shower and it was nearly impossible to get myself clean while keeping my cast dry.
@pamela8590
@pamela8590 2 жыл бұрын
Is the water just running while you step away? Isn’t that a little wasteful? I may not be picturing this correctly lol
@quanitawinters-tyler3770
@quanitawinters-tyler3770 2 жыл бұрын
I got the shower head that you can pause the water flow. I forget to do it at times, but the option is there.
@antonellamR2D2
@antonellamR2D2 2 жыл бұрын
Does it rinse away the shampoo? I'm a fan of higher pressure water!
@max8038
@max8038 2 жыл бұрын
I'm bald so the rainfall shower is still a go lmao
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@RacquelNM
@RacquelNM 2 жыл бұрын
Lol! Then you are living your best life in that shower!
@beautyfrmwithin
@beautyfrmwithin 2 жыл бұрын
🤣🤣🤣
@lexil34
@lexil34 2 жыл бұрын
my fear when buying future home items is getting something that doesn’t even work with my everyday living, so many of these things you can’t even predict until you’ve already bought them and lived with them, please keep this series going it’s a lifesaver!🙏🏻
@valeriesfascination1941
@valeriesfascination1941 2 жыл бұрын
I always wash my hair first and then leave the conditioner on while I wash everything else. Thanks for this video! I was thinking of getting a rainfall shower! No it wouldn’t work for me.
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Right? It is such a simple thing, but makes a huge difference!
@MickySMayer
@MickySMayer 2 жыл бұрын
I have no trouble washing my long hair, rinse, then mask conditioner, shave my legs and rinse again. I will save water and turn off the water while my hair is getting conditioned. This does not take a Rocket Scientist to do this! Have fun!
@alexiscalderon9448
@alexiscalderon9448 2 жыл бұрын
@@MickySMayer you don’t get cold while the water is off?
@lysan4878
@lysan4878 2 жыл бұрын
@@MickySMayer I love having hot water on me to relax while I’m in the shower so turning the shower off and on and dealing with the temp change doesn’t work for me. And to be honest, myself and most people don’t want to stand there wet and cold for 5-15 mins while they deep condition our hair, shave our legs, etc.
@aoifecharret4025
@aoifecharret4025 2 жыл бұрын
we have a rainfall combination type shower, its still on the traditional vertical bar but instead of a small hand shower option it just has a regular mounted adjustable shower head attached lower on the same bar so you can easily flip between rain fall or regular shower. its the best of both worlds!
@lizhoward9754
@lizhoward9754 2 жыл бұрын
“….carry Windex in a holster….” LOL! I just love your quick humor and sensible advice!
@tiyyas3022
@tiyyas3022 2 жыл бұрын
It’s like you KNOW everything I want to get and sit me down to provide guidance 💀😭😭😂😂. Thoroughly love your videos and learning so much! Thank you for all that you do
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so sorry 😂. I just want to save your money!!
@bnb0510
@bnb0510 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh glass top anything furniture wise I will NEVER own again! I had an outdoor glass table that shattered in millions of pieces. The worst clean up and I would still find glass months later. I’ve written off any kind of glass furniture. Even when designing my shower I paid for the the extra thick glass.
@lauraigla6319
@lauraigla6319 2 жыл бұрын
I know someone that had a terrible hand injury from a glass table shattering, put him out of work for months. Now I would NEVER have one, especially with my kid and dog
@janetplanet09
@janetplanet09 2 жыл бұрын
My mother has had a LaBarge brass and glass coffee table for 40 years and she paid $1500 for it. It looks light and delicate, but unbelievably strong. She even puts her feet up on it. Go on Chairish or 1st Dibs-a used one will run you $$$. It will be an heirloom.
@dlogan74
@dlogan74 2 жыл бұрын
The Barcelona Chair, or other metal furniture items with pointed edges. My family, and even a few of our guests, have the war wounds that speak to their impracticality for some households. I would absolutely not recommend these items for people with small children. Thanks for the great video, as always.
@FourJaysFour
@FourJaysFour 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, I'm one of those clumsy people that always seems to ram my appendages into pointy corners and sharp edges. Round dining table FTW
@TallMChannel
@TallMChannel 2 жыл бұрын
Never thought that rustic vases could shed, I always love the way they look, but shedding would drive me crazy!
@Cowen2017
@Cowen2017 2 жыл бұрын
You have been killing it with these practical videos! Thank you. Keep them coming. They are very helpful 🥰
@maryb1618
@maryb1618 2 жыл бұрын
I was planning on getting sconces for the sides of the bed, thanks for the points to consider. And yes, glass tops are the worst. Another bummer you did not mention is that you need to clean the underside too - you can clean the top perfectly but it still looks dirty because the other side is still dirty. Ugh!
@RCKMSCKM
@RCKMSCKM 2 жыл бұрын
YES! The underside was the bane of many peoples existence growing up. lol
@bnb0510
@bnb0510 2 жыл бұрын
I have a rainfall shower but also have a regular shower head and a handheld. They all operate separately. I would definitely recommend more than just a rainfall head.
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Very smart!
@vmpapillon8984
@vmpapillon8984 2 жыл бұрын
On the shower: We always had one of the systems where you have an overhead showerhead (large but not xxl) and a separate handheld showerhead. Kind of like the one yoi showed at the end. Then you can switch whichever way you prefer. Best of both worlds in my opinion.
@merenwen75
@merenwen75 2 жыл бұрын
absolutley ! and i use a shower when I want to keep my hair dry lol, i love my rainfall shower head but some days i only use the separate one
@thenewmenewyou
@thenewmenewyou 2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Best of both worlds.
@JanetJenkins
@JanetJenkins 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, I have both. My hand held is on a sliding bar and it has an nice long hose that allows me to use it while sitting on my bench. I wouldn’t want just a rain-shower head alone, I never thought of it as an option.
@LauriSolvb
@LauriSolvb 2 жыл бұрын
I was going to write the same! You can find a rainfall (ish) overhead that comes with a smaller one you can use it when need it. I love it!
@dinkle5813
@dinkle5813 2 жыл бұрын
Same
@annesandstrommusic7538
@annesandstrommusic7538 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the wool rug segment. I had (had) a lovely wool rug in my living room. Expensive. Beautiful. Hand woven flat weave. Had. Past tense. I now have a synthetic flat weave that looks like a neutral kilim. Low care. Durable. Inexpensive. I love it. And even if the cats have a hairball moment, it cleans up like dream and looks brand new. So, I’d rather have a new looking easy care faux kilim than a ratty looking wool rug.
@dudanunesbleff
@dudanunesbleff 2 жыл бұрын
A real kilim will not shed. Neither will any good Persian rugs, and the comfort that they bring to the room and your feet has no match.
@FourJaysFour
@FourJaysFour 2 жыл бұрын
Can you share a source?
@gailremp8389
@gailremp8389 2 жыл бұрын
I have mainly wool rugs. I'm in Florida. I use my Dyson on them. But sometimes you have to look at the perspective of "thank God I have a roof over my head during this pandemic.". So every time I am vacuuming something in the house such as loading the dishwasher, etc -- anything I feel very blessed that I have the ability to do that person because the options suck.
@GenXHeart
@GenXHeart 10 ай бұрын
I'm here 2 years later to testify this video is full of timeless advice! I remember visiting relatives in Florida as a kid and my 6'8" Dad nearly walked into the ceiling fan! Then my mother bought a parsons table that had shiny black legs and with a huge mirror top, forget that us children were not allowed to touch that table but she had to buy a padded cover for it because people would drop stuff during dinner! Love you videos KB!
@sannavafan
@sannavafan 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips as usual. I ordered the velvet pillow cases you recommended from Amazon a while back and I have to agree, they are lovely! Im so glad they were available in EU, and speaking of; would be great if you featured more EU available home decor products.
@michellenaomi495
@michellenaomi495 2 жыл бұрын
YESSSS to the EU products!!
@andrealongbottom3869
@andrealongbottom3869 2 жыл бұрын
I did too! They’re so soft I love them.
@Sooz1234
@Sooz1234 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the very helpful comments, esp. on the rain shower head. I need my shower to beat me awake in the morning, not put me back to sleep, but that doesn't mean I want my hair wet. There are some systems out there that allow a switch from the rain shower head to a regular shower head with a diverter- best of both worlds!
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Yesssss!
@glenagarrett4704
@glenagarrett4704 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly, and even if you're not putting in a whole new matched fixture system, any reputable plumber can install a valve to allow switching between the shower fixtures.
@annbrookens945
@annbrookens945 2 жыл бұрын
You are so good at describing features of these items and explaining drawbacks so we have the information to decide whether or not they might work for us in our situations!
@Beaumiroir
@Beaumiroir 2 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU for telling the truth about rainfall showers! Yes they look great, but you know what doesn't? The shower cap you'll have to wear if you don't want to wet your hair...
@jtwya123
@jtwya123 2 жыл бұрын
Im finally moving into my own studio appartment this week, and I'm so nervous so I've been binging your videos. You're amazing, thank you for being so calming and sweet
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
You’re so sweet! Congratulations on your new apartment, Renée! 💕💕
@ara0320
@ara0320 2 жыл бұрын
Me too!! I've watch all her video and Arvin's
@kagitsune
@kagitsune 2 жыл бұрын
Same (but a 1br)! I'm obsessing a little about what to do about my combo living/study/workshop space 😅
@gailremp8389
@gailremp8389 2 жыл бұрын
Just don't expect all you need to buy must be acquired in one weekend, or 1 week, or month...we'll, u get it... Buy what you can afford. Make do with what you have at times. And it will all balance out. Because if your space is ever really done and it's perfect just the way you want it, you'll start wanting to move things around because you're now looking for a new adventure. When you get furniture that works all throughout, it's easy to make changes and it gives it a fresh new look. Just a thought.
@je7006
@je7006 2 жыл бұрын
Every day, I check to see if you have a new episode, and love to see them. A few weeks ago, I consulted with you about making changes in my house, and even though it’s not glamorous at all, your suggestions made such a difference in how it looks. Thanks
@maudelynn13
@maudelynn13 2 жыл бұрын
Woo hoo. New Tips to watch while I have my morning tea!
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Hope you’re having a great morning so far! 💕💕
@maudelynn13
@maudelynn13 2 жыл бұрын
Have an awesome week!
@gypsybelle4757
@gypsybelle4757 2 жыл бұрын
I love your blend of design and practicality for real life! Such a winning combo.
@KhalilEats
@KhalilEats 2 жыл бұрын
You’re awesome! Thanks for the tips!
@alilafont
@alilafont 2 жыл бұрын
"What is it illuminating?" Kiva cracks me up
@herculesrockefeller8969
@herculesrockefeller8969 Жыл бұрын
Your rant in the rainfall was funny. You notice that the rainfalls are always shown in a lsrge shower that no one has, so you can step out of the water to do whatever.
@themelodyzimmerman
@themelodyzimmerman 2 жыл бұрын
I once stayed at an Airbnb that had the perfect solution with a rainfall shower head: they had a normal regular sized shower head + the rainfall farther back. You could use one or the other or both at the same time! Of course, that's twice the fixture and plumbing cost.
@jennifermcmillan9518
@jennifermcmillan9518 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. I’m getting ready to Reno my kitchen and you’ve already saved me money. Kudos girl!
@cynbad_living
@cynbad_living 2 жыл бұрын
I love that you talk about that vase like a member of your family! It shows your passion and conviction for design. Also you have a black vase right behind you that's similar so I know you live what you preach! 😊
@SGrahamStudioCrafts
@SGrahamStudioCrafts 2 жыл бұрын
As a short person, rainfall showers hurt. By the time the water from a ceiling rainfall shower reaches me, it hurts my skin. They never think about shorter people when designing these features.
@kathleenkalt3852
@kathleenkalt3852 2 жыл бұрын
They never think about short people, period.
@StephanieLeighG
@StephanieLeighG 2 жыл бұрын
And if you slather some shaving cream on your body won’t it wash off before you even have a chance to use it? Things like body scrub will get diluted before they even reach your body. No more deep conditioning my hair in the shower either.
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
EXACTLYYYYYY
@swarthycat
@swarthycat 2 жыл бұрын
Exactly what I've always wondered about!
@Lanfeartyve
@Lanfeartyve 2 жыл бұрын
Here to support this comment! If anything, we need a place to lift our leg to shave! ✊
@Sayuri.Falconer
@Sayuri.Falconer 2 жыл бұрын
I feel like the luxury of a rainfall shower though is that you have it in addition to a mounted/adjustable showerhead on a vertical wall and it can be turned on and off independently by default. You use it exclusively to rinse everything once you're done or during the summer if you want to cool down for 1-2 minutes
@TheeMademoiselle
@TheeMademoiselle 2 жыл бұрын
Luckily I just got one and mine tilts so I can just tilt it away. But, if it ever got that bad my tub is big enough so I just move back LOL 🤷🏽‍♀️.
@tracygarrett3952
@tracygarrett3952 2 жыл бұрын
You were funny AF in this video! I detest the rainfall showerhead, glass tables, and cords from sconces even when they're covered.
@gailmiller6333
@gailmiller6333 2 жыл бұрын
Agree, I hate the cord on the sconces also. Takes away everything from the room’s decor,, imho.
@yaritzatorres1372
@yaritzatorres1372 2 жыл бұрын
I love your video and your honesty on how something can look beautiful but not necessarily practical in your own home! Thanks so much this helps a lot!
@04beni04
@04beni04 2 жыл бұрын
Rainfall showers are fantastic at the end of your shower (or bath, or swim) for a nice luxurious final rinse. For practical showering, give the the handheld with a well-positioned wall mount any day.
@wallihaley5194
@wallihaley5194 2 жыл бұрын
I am really shocked to find out that wool rugs have this big shedding problem because I have been buying hand knotted Persian rugs for the last 35 years, and shedding has never been an issue. I found these rugs to be not only beautiful but very easy to clean and maintain as they repel stains more effectively than those cheap nylon or acrylic rugs. I am wondering if the rugs that people purchase these days on crate and barrel, pottery barn, etc. are obviously machine made and not as well-made as the ones I have, and that’s why they shed.
@sarahwags5897
@sarahwags5897 2 жыл бұрын
Same! I have one I bought and a couple that were gifts or handed down (all handmade) and have never had this issue so I’d guess it’s part of the machine made ones.
@rosezingleman5007
@rosezingleman5007 2 жыл бұрын
@@sarahwags5897 It’s the age too. The shedding is self-limiting. If it’s an older rug, its shedding days are likely over. ;-)
@Bogey-Lexi16
@Bogey-Lexi16 2 жыл бұрын
Wool Rugs are Fabulous! Never have I had a shedding problem. Most of mine are over 30 years old.
@wallihaley5194
@wallihaley5194 2 жыл бұрын
Apparently some machine-made tufted wool rugs are not of high quality and may shed. Here’s a good article about how to select a quality rug. rugchick.com/buying-rugs-tips-for-the-nervous-rug-shopper/
@ktay2124
@ktay2124 2 жыл бұрын
I have two hand knotted wool rugs that do not shed at all. But I have also had a machine knotted wool rug that shed all 7 years that I used it. Warning though... Wool rugs hold a lot of dust, if you buy a vintage one, vacuum it several times in the garage before bringing it into the house. And then several days in a row after that. I have dust allergies and did not think it through and almost sent myself to the hospital 🤧.
@kelleywyskiel8513
@kelleywyskiel8513 2 жыл бұрын
You are SO RIGHT about the rainfall shower. Zero options, just soaked every time.
@HR-re6mr
@HR-re6mr 2 жыл бұрын
Love the education/entertainment! So good! I had been thinking about sconces but now you help me realize what am I actually lighting??? Thanks KB!
@leannemoore7752
@leannemoore7752 2 жыл бұрын
Loved this video! We almost went for rainfall shower, but then the consultant said that one issue he hears is that the rainfall showers lack the water pressure to really get your shampoo out if you have thick or long hair. So he suggested a side hand piece to accompany the rainfall shower. As a busy mom, I have 2 minutes to get ready, so that was a hard pass!
@TheMelegence
@TheMelegence 2 жыл бұрын
I have a rainfall shower with a hand held that lets you switch the rainfall on and off! Looks great and also has the rain shower effect : )
@ellenh278
@ellenh278 2 жыл бұрын
Is the hand held enough for a regular shower say if you weren't planning on washing you hair? Thanks.
@kattlyguillaume4877
@kattlyguillaume4877 2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate this video, very detailed and learned so much! Thanks for telling me about the wool rugs!
@heidibay6799
@heidibay6799 2 жыл бұрын
Really love this video. Very practical and not often talked about problems. Thank you Kiva.
@elliseule1063
@elliseule1063 2 жыл бұрын
The apartment I just moved into has a rainfall shower that also comes with a regular shower head and you can switch where the water comes out. Super practical, super nice and looks really good too 😍
@nomdeplume4543
@nomdeplume4543 2 жыл бұрын
Loved your comments regarding the rain shower.
@Jsc7373
@Jsc7373 2 жыл бұрын
Truth bomb, truth bomb, truth bomb, finally a designer speaking real. Helping me make smart long term designing decisions.
@lisasmith1066
@lisasmith1066 2 жыл бұрын
We found a rainfall shower with an articulating arm that lets you have it flat like a regular rainfall head or tilted like a normal shower head. Because, for real. I don’t want to wash my hair every shower lol
@angekaylee
@angekaylee 2 жыл бұрын
I can't even let the upload marinated 🤭. Notification, click. Love yr content Kiva.
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Omg thank you so much! 💕💕
@BGL333
@BGL333 2 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful! Thank you for breaking down the details and mentioning things I haven't thought of. You just saved me several mistakes.
@Blissful.1
@Blissful.1 Жыл бұрын
You’re an AWESOME lady! 💜 Thank you for all you do for us😘
@cheyennesutton2055
@cheyennesutton2055 2 жыл бұрын
I wear a shower cap when I don't want to wash my hair in the shower. I have a 3-tiered coffee table. The top 2 tiers are glass which ate set in the oval wood surrounding. The bottom tier is all wood. I love caring for my coffee table; it is beautiful and houses my well-chosen decor items. 😀 There are beautiful vases to be found at places such as World Market. I have two large that are afrocentric in style.
@catemahoney281
@catemahoney281 2 жыл бұрын
Had a rainfall shower in my former home when I got the main bath renovated. Seemed like a good idea at the time, but I ended up hating it. Never again! I'm a new subscriber, so I'm catching the new along with catching up on the old...always worth it! Thanks for sharing your talent...and wisdom!
@ML-zb7gq
@ML-zb7gq 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bringing in the logistical aspect that are attached to beautiful design. Love the rainfall shower, but I only washed my hair twice a week. Can’t spend all of those other days with my neck crooked trying to avoid getting my head wet 🤷🏻‍♀️
@butterflysun
@butterflysun 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the education, especially the wool rug shedding....didn't know
@grksher
@grksher 2 жыл бұрын
Another awesome video!!! Love all the great information you provide and you clearly have a mission when you speak - no slow talking with lots of “ummm’s” slowing you down - I love it!! Thanks!! 👍👌👌👌
@MegDesignsCA
@MegDesignsCA 2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness, I totally agree with you about a rain shower! I wash my hair every other day, it definitely isn't for me! Keep the amazing videos coming!!!
@dogmom371
@dogmom371 2 жыл бұрын
🤣😂🤣🤣 like being stuck in a rainstorm!! 😂🤣 you’re so right! I hated it when we got one!
@nataliawalker4184
@nataliawalker4184 2 жыл бұрын
Omg, the rain shower negative points, I never thought of these. Thx, so true!
@radianttadpole6363
@radianttadpole6363 2 жыл бұрын
I love, love, love your practical take on decorating. Thank you for bringing some common sense to an area that sometimes seems over represented by frivolity.
@rocsund
@rocsund 2 жыл бұрын
it’s my pet peeve the glass dining table 😁
@cindywannamaker5299
@cindywannamaker5299 2 жыл бұрын
Badminton in your living room? You and your wife must be a blast!!!
@DeborahWalkerXOXO
@DeborahWalkerXOXO 2 жыл бұрын
This is excellent advice, I'm renovating an apartment soon and everything needs to be done. Great advice for me personally!
@mikawallace9509
@mikawallace9509 2 жыл бұрын
Why do I get so happy when I see you have a new video up? 😂 Thanks for another great one! 🙌🏽❤️
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Mika!! 💕
@iNekol
@iNekol 2 жыл бұрын
So do I! Love the inspiration.
@mariak4540
@mariak4540 2 жыл бұрын
I love your tips! Thank you. saves me lots of heart ache down the road because i would not have thought about this ahead of time.
@bethany9477
@bethany9477 2 жыл бұрын
Love you tips KB & really appreciate your sense of humor too 😊
@ChungthuyPham
@ChungthuyPham 2 жыл бұрын
I loved this!! These are things I never think of, it was so useful to hear the practicality of how a piece functions in daily life
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks so much for watching! 💕💕
@ariboog4069
@ariboog4069 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Learned a lot! Cool point on the shower. We upgraded to a rainfall shower, but it also has a wand, so if you want to do partial showers, you can. Yay.
@nursarahazhar
@nursarahazhar 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for *actually* helpful tips and so specific also! Just found your channel cause I'm deco-ing my first house and gonna watch your other videos now
@pmjohnston7987
@pmjohnston7987 2 жыл бұрын
Re the glass table conundrum. I don't mind a glass top coffee table, when it is styled nicely, but I cannot even understand why someone would want a glass top Dining table. With the coffee table you can at least plan what the view thru the glass will be, but if you are sitting at a glass dining table the view is everyone's "lap", which isn't where I necessarily want to be looking at throughout a nice dinner.
@dianeguy6540
@dianeguy6540 2 жыл бұрын
You definitely put a lot of thought into the rainfall shower LOL. Never had one but I looove your whole description of issues!! ❤️
@shylo5698
@shylo5698 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! However I have a waterfall shower head with the handheld extender. We were able to place it where we wanted it therefore we can take a regular shower using the handheld shower wand or the waterfall shower. If that makes sense. Replace the handheld one at a height that would cover our body But not necessarily our hair and face. It's like a regular shower head in the shower and then flip a switch? And you can have a waterfall waterfall shower head. It literally took 10 minutes to install and and me being one not liking to wash my hair every day lol think it's an amazing investment. Every other tip you have I agree with and keep those videos coming!
@ellenh278
@ellenh278 2 жыл бұрын
So the handheld is enough to shower just neck down? May I ask the brand you got? Thanks
@shylo5698
@shylo5698 2 жыл бұрын
And because you can place/mount it where you want , it will be perfect addition to any shower
@shylo5698
@shylo5698 2 жыл бұрын
@@ellenh278 also. It's from Amazon so,, if not satisfied, returns are easy
@ellenh278
@ellenh278 2 жыл бұрын
@@shylo5698 Thank you, do you happen to know the brand you installed?
@MickySMayer
@MickySMayer 2 жыл бұрын
I really like the rainfall shower and I don’t mind getting my face wet. I also have the hand held if I just want to wash particular body parts and/or bathe my two pups. I own4 glass top tables so windex is my friend. The tables don’t take up a lot of visual space which I like. Thanks so much for all your practical tips and expertise. You are one of my FAVORITES!!
@debrajean743
@debrajean743 2 жыл бұрын
Kiva you rock!!! Love all your videos and so glad I found you.
@tinaf.7941
@tinaf.7941 2 жыл бұрын
The sconce issue is my current nightmare! I ordered a beautiful sconce for over my nightstand in the bedroom. It is HUGE so the scale is completely off. I've tried to place it in other rooms in the house ( without success) but I should just chalk it up to a poor decision- lesson learned... love this video- good to see you Kiva, glad things are going well for you.💕
@user-xg3tp9rw4j
@user-xg3tp9rw4j 2 жыл бұрын
This is really great advice! I am now rethinking the rainfall shower, sounds terrible in practice
@margaret928
@margaret928 2 жыл бұрын
it is, I used it at a friends house once and I didn't want to wash my hair. It was almost impossible not to get your hair wet. I could so relate to that advise.
@butterflyn8062
@butterflyn8062 2 жыл бұрын
Never thought about that for the waterfall shower. Good to know.
@kathleenkalt3852
@kathleenkalt3852 2 жыл бұрын
"I collect vessels for sport."!! Love it. I have also loved my glass dining table for years BECAUSE I could clean it with Windex. Having said, that your points are well-taken. I bought the glass table years ago when I lived in CT. I wanted a light-airy table in the dining area. I juxtaposed the table with inherited cherry chairs (the cherry table was in the dining room with Ghost chairs). When I moved to FL, I gave away all the cherry furniture. The glass table is too much of a good thing in my new, three sets of sliders room, especially with the Ghost chairs. So, I'm looking for a wood table but want something old or truly distressed that I don't have to worry about. You are spot on that a tray is needed when styling the glass. Love your sense of humor.
@JustEllie_13
@JustEllie_13 2 жыл бұрын
I love our rainfall shower and I feel like I have missed a lot my whole life before I moved into our current house. I can also switch to a hand shower and operate them separately. It drove me crazy when I was in the US and there were shower heads on the wall everywhere :-)
@FuzzyDoxie
@FuzzyDoxie 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome info! I have that vase as well and I love it. I put mine on my kitchen island.
@KivaBrent
@KivaBrent 2 жыл бұрын
A great place for it! Thanks so much! 💕
@margaretcinque4548
@margaretcinque4548 2 жыл бұрын
Great info! I was actually thinking of buying a wool rug and textured vase. Will def rethink!
@sonyasanders3605
@sonyasanders3605 2 жыл бұрын
Love the look behind you!
@Jordan-cm4tg
@Jordan-cm4tg 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, love the concept
@pumibel1720
@pumibel1720 2 жыл бұрын
I have used spray and brush on sealers on rustic and textured items that have the "crumblies" going on. You can get it in a matte finish so it doesn't look shiny and lacquered. When redoing my house, one of the main concerns was how easy things would be to clean afterwards. I painted or sealed everything with textures that tended to catch dust and hair or make my dusting tools snag. This included wooded beams on my ceiling and the undersides of my cabinets, and an antique corroded brass floor lamp. Matte and satin polyurethane topcoats are brilliant! Cleaning is so much easier now.
@jgordy4840
@jgordy4840 2 жыл бұрын
Good tip!
@bloydblogpage1341
@bloydblogpage1341 2 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that video you have us a good description of how items are working on our homes practically and esthetically. I'm subscribed ❗🙋🏾‍♀️
@jacquelynedwards2183
@jacquelynedwards2183 2 жыл бұрын
Love this video!!! Thank you
@angelinavivant
@angelinavivant 2 жыл бұрын
You are just delightful. The rain shower explanation made me laugh out loud.
@MsMissIda
@MsMissIda 2 жыл бұрын
As always, spot on!
@lisser7
@lisser7 2 жыл бұрын
Never would have thought about all the drawbacks with a rainfall shower! Thanks!
@chrisraee2033
@chrisraee2033 2 жыл бұрын
Love ur videos KB using all the tips to style my apt modern bohemian
@signespencer6887
@signespencer6887 2 жыл бұрын
My daughter has a glass top dining table. She uses placemats and it looks great
@1247marianna
@1247marianna 2 жыл бұрын
hahaha I have a rainfall shower and you are describing the exact problem I have every single day! Love the video.
@coolpersonlolollloll3540
@coolpersonlolollloll3540 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the video!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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