5 IMPRACTICAL Popular & Trendy Furniture & Home Decor Items | *Know The Truth Before Buying!!*

[@traseebradley5415]

"You can like something and leave it at the store."...…yaaasss, once again for those of us in the back 😂😂😂😂

[@kfine9310]

#word!!! Love it Kieva 👏👏👏

[@lindajokensinger8690]

I'm 57 and have just recently learned this. Haven't perfected it yet though.😂

[@nursie94]

So true and especially in regards to clothing!

[@joycehamilton698]

My hubbie would totally agree with this statement!!😃💙💙💙💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@rarediamondzz]

i came to the comment section to see if someone mentioned this quote 😂😂 i feel attacked, but in a good way cuz i do this all the time 💀 overshopping

[@LucyLynette]

First video of yours I've seen, and I already know you're a rare gem. Design youtubers tend to skip over important things like the practicalities of trip hazards, day to day wear and maintenance, safety of smaller housemates, and long term versatility. You're encouraging people to design for real life, not for showrooms. I love it.

[@illepu]

P.S. Kiva never said “don’t buy it.” She said, “think before you buy it.”

[@nombre1248]

Don’t fall for it

[@yepyepT82]

Because she's already bought it.

[@lisaarcemont]

“You can like it and leave it at the store!!!” 😂😂😂Love it!

[@KivaBrent]

It’s the truth!!! I have to remind myself of this every day, unfortunately 😂

[@Nancy-tr1qp]

A very loving draggg 😂

[@Sassysunset]

I need to say this 5 times while in Marshall’s and tj maxx

[@medeamedusa42]

I'm internalising this slowly but surely.

[@LambentLark]

What a foriegn concept! I have a family member that doesn't get it. She ends up giving away a lot of it as gifts. Some of the stuff she gives me I can use but, other stuff gets returned, sold on Craigslist, or re-gifted. (Yes, I regift because, if I don't, my house would soon look like a hoarders haven.)

[@MistyyLou]

I’ll add one: clear, glass lamp shades. They’re like looking into the sun.

[@rachelt3964]

Yes! The only time I'd say those could work is with those very dim edison bulbs that are more decorative than anything

[@saskibla]

*Looking at both my clear glass lampshades which I like a lot.....* Tbf, as mentioned above me, both of my clear glass lampshades have those decorative bulbs and they're hanging in places where not a lot of light is needed.

[@user-K8T]

That doesn't even count as a lamp shade.

[@queenofnevers6990]

So true

[@Losshe]

A sun that has a layer of dust hovering around it

[@sylvanianmole]

thank u for slandering the cloud sofa i feel better for not being able to afford one

[@KivaBrent]

Lol, my pleasure!

[@courtneysperfectcafe]

same💀

[@jenniferbell4571]

My sister in law is an attorney. She says that, if it’s true, it’s not slander. lol

[@annabarr1304]

@@KivaBrent I would love to know a stylish sofa with toddlers, I'm stuck!

[@giovannaalvaro8132]

"you can like it, but leave it at the store", words of wisdom.

[@natsuero3078]

I wish someone would've told me this as a kid lmao

[@emyf8576]

Thank you for mentioning the safety issue with large heavy mirror s especially around kids. I cringe when I see you tubers with children leaning large mirrors in heavy traffic areas. You’re the one channel who has mentioned safety with mirrors.

[@molliemarissa6189]

I don't know why KZbin put this video in my recommendations but I loved it. So practical!

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you Mollie!! 💕 Welcome to my channel!

[@Amy_V]

I have a wicker pendant in my dining room and I think the main complaint about it that people don’t realize is that they don’t actually light the space. Having a fixture with a single bulb means you need other lamps in the room to get proper light. I originally had an oversized Edison bulb in it and I had to switch it out for an LED bulb which takes away from the look of the fixture. The single bulb still isn’t enough light so I am moving it to a bedroom where I don’t need as much brightness. I have other lamps in there to offset it. They are nice to look at but aren’t practical as a single statement fixture.

[@StoneSaysHello]

I am very broke, and most of my furnature is second hand, and we have a pouff. Idk how we got it. We realized quickly it was NOT a seat. But it is a great footrest.

[@fwb777]

Speak positive please. Never say “I’m broke”. Replace broke with, my money is flowing, I have an abundance. I always have money. I am wealthy.

[@ajjhawke7jj666]

Hahaha someone finally said it. I’m Asian in Malaysia, all wicker furniture tends to collect dust a lot of it. So it boggled by mind that so much that pendent wicker lights was a thing

[@JamieM470]

She's the only designer that said out loud what I've been thinking since wicker pendant lights became popular. Very difficult to clean! That alone makes it a "nope" for me.

[@SK-my1lj]

I have had wicker items, but indoors. They don’t gather much dust and dirt, maybe because I live in a colder state and air indoors is much cleaner and dust free.

[@Tikkibombom]

I'm from India and same sis

[@alvinsmith3894]

I'm from PH. Glad she said the truth about wickers. Imagine putting that over your bar counter/dining table! Ohmy goodness.

[@csrmina]

I also have that lamp and where I live Sweden (if that could be a factor) it doesn’t collect so much dust.

[@anazuniga7621]

This made me think of shower glass doors. They look beautifull and clean, until you start showering there.

[@hellomarisolmo]

Yes, the gunky skin slime ugh 🤢🤢🤢

[@Papervoyage]

All it takes is using a squeegee before getting out of the shower and they’ll stay clean, no gunk or slime, you’ll barely have to clean it…

[@sweetheartx13]

@@Papervoyage Right? My mum made us use one ever since we started taking showers and it‘s so easy and almost doesn‘t take any time after showering. I‘d much rather have glass that I can additionally clean with some type of window cleaner or antibacterial stuff and a sponge/rag/brush instead of a shower curtain that collects all kinds of things in the folds and that I can‘t squeegee clean after every shower 😄

[@eh5320]

@@sweetheartx13 agree!! My grandpa made me do the same thing at his house whenever I stayed over during the summer when I was little, it's super easy. But to be honest, at my parents' house the shower is open (like there's just a wall that separates it from the rest of the bathroom) and I think I prefer those to the glass doors

[@sweetheartx13]

@@eh5320 Okay, that‘s another step up in terms of practicality and cleanliness of course, so yes, if there‘s all three options then that one is probably the best 😄

[@PrettyWitchCraft]

As you are an interior designer, I'm curious about your experience with homes that are aiming for a very "alternative" style? And if you've ever worked with people like that and been able to help them develop their style. :) You often cover very "normal" styles like midcentury modern, farmhouse, minimalist, etc etc. But what about things like cottagecore, french provincial, dark academia, "witchy," etc? I'd love a video from you covering more alternative styles and your opinion on making them work in a home cohesively! For example, have you seen Lulu Sapphire's home? It is VERY extra and beauty and the beast inspired with a more modern color palette!

[@blackholesun3152]

Oooh will lookup dark academia style! Mine is of the Arts & Crafts Movement (aka in a watered down version- Craftsman). Nobody on you tube covers it. 🙄

[@PrettyWitchCraft]

@@blackholesun3152 Dark Academia is SO unique and cool! But a lot of people consider it a subculture/lifestyle instead of just a decor. :) Keep that in mind when you're looking it up! I really love it as an aesthetic as well though. I'm somewhere in between rococo revival and light/dark academia, personally! Which a lot of designer youtubers REALLY diss on hahahha! Sometimes they use my preferred style as their "what not to do" images which I think is so funny!

[@dii-N-sd]

LuLu Sapphire's decor is so pretty. It's not really my style, but I like it. She pulls that look off so well!

[@emilyv.1467]

@@PrettyWitchCraft i think at the end of the day you need to take everything with a grain of salt, its your house and you live there so make it what you love! It doesn’t have to fit their standards, nor are they coming in your house to rate it 😅. Have fun making your home yours ❤️

[@averywhitby8955]

Thank you for your comments! I’ve struggled to define my style because how saturated interior design is with those “normal” design styles. You’ve given me a starting point to explore more alternative styles that fit me.

[@heidihalderman1118]

I love the look of a round table. There is another drawback. It’s difficult to use as a sewing table. It’s necessary to have a straight edge to run fabric through.

[@Darenim]

YESS

[@amberheywood2603]

My family of 5 plays games, it's too hard on a rectangle, but I also sew, thankfully I have an island.

[@AngelaGrace2]

"Glorified beanbag." KB, you're a fresh voice in the design education youtube world. Thanks, and have a good one.

[@PinkMartiniAZ]

I've never liked sofas like the cloud. I just can't stand soft, sinky or squishy sofas and chairs that make you feel like you are almost laying down instead of sitting. I prefer very firm sofa cushions and tough to find.

[@kirasgirl]

Try European brands. Europe generally goes for the more firm sofas and they're much better quality than western (aka China made) furniture. I got my sectional sofa from Poland and it has firm orthopedic cushions and storage in the chaise. I absolutely love it!

[@PinkMartiniAZ]

@@kirasgirl Good advice!

[@soniamartinez5591]

Me too sofa to keep you aware not good ng to bed

[@MugWitch]

You should check out Apt2B and see if there’s anything you like. They’re manufacturers/retailers based in the US and they’ve got 2.0 density foam core cushions that are pretty firm and seem like they’d maintain their shape well.

[@ah5721]

I can't find a good mix of sofa either! I want a seat and back thats medium stiff ness .

[@dotsonms]

I found a 100 dollar world market wicker pendant lamp at a second hand store brand new for 20 bucks and I love it, but I'm that annoying boho person that most designers would say it's too much boho lol. It fits me though and brings me joy 😁

[@teresaevans4840]

That's all that matters ❤️

[@CharMeezy21]

I love boho!

[@Draggonny]

No hate. I'm the proud owner of a newly purchased ornate gilt mirror. It will be living in my neo-victorian style hallway. The hallway is dark emerald green with dark woodwork so this classic statement piece is essential for the esthetic and to bounce light around a dark space. My mirror cost me £5 from a charity shop so it was an absolute bargain. We both have very different styles but we have planned ahead, shopped intentionally and frugally. What little money we have spent has not been wasted if we value and appreciate our purchases. I'm sure we'll both love our statement pieces for years to come. 🙂

[@vaniavieta5277]

@@Draggonny so beautiful

[@priscillagrrr4405]

It looks nice but seems like it would get really dusty and be a pain to clean. All those little holes and crevices!

[@caitlinjackson2806]

This is the first video of yours I've ever seen, and I never comment on videos, but it was so wonderful to hear you speak both positives and negatives of items, validating people's choices to get something they love, while also emphasizing that not every beautiful thing fits for every style or is for every person. The positivity you radiate is wonderful to watch.

[@LC05]

I came here to say the same thing but you worded it much better than I could have. 😊

[@DuhLikeTotally]

I have a tall gilded mirror I got from my great grandmother, it's moved with me to a dozen homes and now overseas as well. It really is a piece you have to design the whole room around. And yea, very HEAVY!

[@evelynschaefer1949]

Can I say how much I love someone who uses "all for naught", "malleable" and "butt print" in the same review. You're one of three people I now subscribe to.

[@ahischak]

I love mix and matching design styles. I have a mixture of bohemian farmhouse rustic modern and Scandinavian in my home and it actually works for some reason. I think it’s bc I keep things mostly neutral so it all blends together

[@jenniferdennis6465]

That sounds perfect!

[@cynthiacole6140]

I also have all those styles in my house which is mid century. It does all work together if you keep the colors on the neutral side.

[@melissasiegel9682]

I’m at the age where we call blocking the flow of traffic trip hazards!

[@KivaBrent]

We definitely want to prevent those!

[@tiffanypersaud3518]

Yup, I see myself tripping over them poufs so nope.

[@mountaindweller777]

Same here!

[@Darkthestral1]

"$300 - $400 for a poof" Me: ef that we're breaking out the sewing machine

[@KDbelieves]

Gilded mirrors are actually easy to DIY. Most of the stuff can be found on amazon and home depot. All you need is: 1) A mirror. Preferably an arched or oval mirror. 2) Center onlay. This goes on top of the mirror. It's the statement piece. 3) A long onlay to go on the sides and maybe the bottom. *optional 4) flexible molding trim 5) A second center onlay to put on the bottom of your mirror *Optional 6) Extra strength glue (I used gorilla glue). 7) Gold spray pray paint. You can also use gold leaf paint if you like. 8) Painters tape. First, you need to arrange the onlays and trim on the mirror until you get your desired look. Glue the pieces once you are satisfied with the look. Then you tape up the mirror part so the spray paint doesn't strain the mirror. Then spray paint it gold. Voila! Pro tips: -Get a mirror from Craig's list or a thrift store. Way cheaper! -you can use wood putty to fill the gaps between the onlays and trims. This adds a smoother more customed finish -Make sure the design on the onlays and trims are cohesive so they look like one piece when you glue them, together. Take your time and compare each piece before buying. My DIY mirror cost me $250. $150 mirror and the rest of the stuff added to about $100. The mirror I wanted cost well over$1,000.

[@illepu]

Kiva! This is the content you excel in. Very few designers on KZbin address upkeep or geometry or the fact that one might love an item but it won't fit either their lifestyle, their aesthetic. or their pocketbook. Thank you!

[@tiyyas3022]

I’m so glad I found your channel before I bought a home 🥰

[@KivaBrent]

This is so kind of you to say! Thanks, Tiyya! Good luck with your house search 😊.

[@farmerjane2011]

I love that you consider every day life. It seems like many designers don't think about things like dust and cleaning when styling. I live at a busy intersection in a big city and due to the dark, sticky dust that accumulates so quickly I've learned the hard way that any kind of woven texture will defeat dusters, microfiber cloths, etc. Just discovered your channel and looking forward to going through your content!

[@vol.9543]

Thanks for given us the downside to coveted options. Really helps in decision making.

[@KivaBrent]

My pleasure 😊.

[@AndreaSylve]

I love your advice!!! I'm starting from scratch after a flood and I will not be wasting money by planning ahead, being practical about my choices, and taking my time. So much to do but no rush.

[@graceaverbuch9746]

The painting on the right side behind you is stunning

[@carayj]

I don't think anyone who is truly bohemian style is ever going to change to "farmhouse "

[@KivaBrent]

Maybe!

[@vaderladyl]

Amen! True that.

[@nickersonsherrillc]

I think that goes for most styles. If your style is traditional you aren't going to buy a cheap wicker pendant.

[@annabluegrassandpearls8090]

Maybe? 🤷‍♀️ I’m very drawn to farmhouse (grew up very rural and it feels “like home” plus I truly believe mason jars are the solution to everything) and bohemian (traveling is our passion and I adore color) and am trying to find a way to meld the two. It’s not going well right now, but I remain optimistic. The reality right now is my decor tends to shift between the two while I seek balance.

[@lisakarendonnelly5992]

Oh not so. My old house 1950 just got a diy farmhouse kitchen redo, when I realized modern scandi would never work here unless I tore down walls. My one tiny bathroom is total funky hippy boho, so I can feel a little silly in there & ignore the upgrade needs that are too costly right now. I try to make transitions and sight lines blend, but I love having each room a little unique.

[@letitiakiu]

Sis is out here saving me so much money. THANK YOU!

[@MK-lp4he]

The term modern organic is new to me. I like that I think it may be more encompassing than Scandi, minimal, California casual, and other terms styles I identify with. For example, I like Scandi but am ok with warmer wood tones.

[@Tulany1978]

Same!!! 🤎🤎🤎

[@TLOH7]

It's very pleasurable watching you talking sense while enjoying such gorgeous environment you're at. Love it!

[@birdgirl8390]

it's not just cloud sofas, for me it's fabric sofas in general. It's either getting a upholstery cleaner, ya know that vacuum who shampoos your stuff, or buying new blankets now and again. I skipped the blanket part for a few months and now you can see the "high traffic" areas on my sofa. sigh I should just get the cleaner, because I really hate hiding my sofa under blankets.

[@katsnow9256]

I love the Scandi-Japandi style, so Zen and calm!

[@carolinemiller2211]

Thank you for your honesty. I have a rattan (?) light pendant I purchased from ETSY that I WAS going to use in our kitchen. 🤔 if it wasn’t for you and this video, I would have never thought of the consequences. It’s bad enough being hard to clean, but then you’re locked into a design style that you may not like after time. Thank you again. PS. I believe I’ll still have the hubby install it. When and if I do change my mind, it will most likely be time for a new light fixture 😉

[@justineclark669]

I am deeply in love with the art in the background of this video!

[@LipstickSensei]

“It doesn’t matter what other people think!” Buy what brings you joy and allows you to be comfortable in YOUR home! 😊

[@soniamartinez5591]

Very good 🤔 ng you buy and have what you comfort and tell you who you are

[@hereforit2347]

I have a formal dining room, but it’s not very big. There’s a swinging door that leads to the kitchen. When swung inward, it can remain open by itself and actually takes up a lot of room. I considered a round dining table at one time, but realized it wouldn’t work. I have since decided that large round tables aren’t very aesthetically pleasing (in most cases) and rectangular is my favorite shape for a dining table. The round shape is usually best for a bistro, entryway, coffee/cocktail, or end table. Larger round tables can end up looking like something belonging in a conference room. They are difficult to dress, take up room unnecessarily, and have lots of unusable space in the center. 💜

[@kimhaas7586]

Welp, normally, I agree with everything you say but I have to draw the line with the round table. Yes, they are more expensive. I have a nice walnut table that I bought from Domain when it closed a local store in NJ. I’d been eyeing that sucker for more than a year. They finally reduced it to a price I could afford and threw in 4 Biedermeier style chairs. I love them but mainly because my dining rooms have always been perfect squares and they fit like they were designed for the space. PLUS, the table came with a leaf. So, I can expand the table to seat 8 in a pinch. I’ve never had large houses and the round table has always been more than enough. Finally, it’s just gorgeous. My BF is a carpenter and he lusts after it. I consider that an endorsement.

[@koalaeucalyptus]

Oh, I adore round tables as well. Sure, they're not as grand, but to be honest it's a lot easier to fit extra chairs around a round table for a fun game night than it is around a rectangular one. I learned that from barbecuing with my parents: a 4-seater round table has fit 7-8 people easily when it's barbecue time! We'd just carry the round table over a bit and bring some extra chairs... made great memories that way. In my own home, I decided to go for a round table exactly because of that, and the flow around it is great (it's an apartment with dining and sitting integrated).

[@alicia3757]

She did say it will fit squares but not rectangles

[@Fickji]

@@koalaeucalyptus We've got a round table. The rectangle one was just too big for the space we had. We use the family room as a combination microwave counter/dinning/fireplace seating/exercise room so the round table helps consolidate a lot of space. It's a multi purpose room. Especially as one side of the rectangle table couldn't sit a family member because it was hard to get to. The round one makes it easier to maneuver into that part near the window. I just need to crochet a table runner or table cloth for it. Or maybe just a round center piece.

[@koalaeucalyptus]

@@Fickji That certainly sounds like it was the best solution for you! I also prefer the easiness of maneuvering around a round table versus a rectangular one.

[@koalaeucalyptus]

@Isabel T I'm guessing that's the plate that can be turned in place? If so, then YES! Those are awesome hehe

[@verenawebster]

Yes. I have the wicker lamp from ikea, my house is bohemian so I am happy. However I agree with you on your points. I have a couch that needs fluffing, it is extremely comfortable but I agree with you that this type of couch needs attention.

[@Im-wk6vw]

Ive purchased my first house, so I've been binging your videos. My husband and I have different interests in style, can you do a video on how to blend styles?

[@hereforit2347]

I am traditional/eclectic/semi-maximalist. I live in a 1930s California Spanish Revival-style home with art deco elements. It was 99% original (and still is) when I moved in, just to give you some idea of what I’m working with. 💜

[@margochristensen7440]

I scored a used, very large gilt mirror from a coworker for 50 bucks. I dont like gold so I've painted it twice. Copper then black. It looked awesome in both colors.

[@sindalamarah1452]

Ok also cloud sofas offer literally zero back support and aren’t comfortable for any older folks or folks with chronic back pain that may be in your space 😭

[@katiediel3647]

I'm going to say as a mom, poufs are awesome. Yes, I have them in a corner most of the time. But game night and fort making time, these come in super handy and way more classy and versatile than those PBK chairs or bean bag chairs.

[@merrywalsh2809]

Good info that I have not heard mentioned elsewhere Kiva, aside from the down sofa and fluffing consideration. I do love a round dining table for conversation, as it unites the diners through open sight lines, but as you say, there are other things to consider. I have a square dining room with an existing round chandelier which I love, so it made sense to get a round table and I got to indulge my preference for a pedestal table.

[@joannec9305]

The ease of cleaning (e.g., wicker lamps) cannot be underestimated, esp when we're all so busy! Sometimes, we get caught up in the style and trend and forget about these aspects. Thanks for highlighting this along with other points.

[@motherofbeagles8532]

I am updating my home, so I also love that I found this channel. You have great and practical ideas for real people. AND I love your positivity!

[@KivaBrent]

What updates are you making to your home? Thank you for such high praise! Interior Design is so inaccessible and it shouldn’t be!

[@motherofbeagles8532]

@@KivaBrent I want to rearrange my living room to maximize space for guests. I also need to replace flooring in the living room and bedrooms because my husband is using a wheelchair now. Also! Looking to Re-do my bathroom for Accessibility needs. Finally, updating the basement RecRoom for our son so it's more appropriate for a teen/young adult. Sooo - a lot to do on a budget 😜

[@RacquelNM]

“You can like something and leave it at the store!” I learned this lesson a few years ago and let me tell you it is life changing. When I started putting this into practice I no longer felt guilty about liking things and then trying to work out the calculations in my head on how I would be able to afford to take it home with me. Now I just appreciate the items in the store, and go on about my business. If I really like them I go back for a visit. #dontjudgeme 😂

[@oliviali1991]

Just wanted to share that for those of you in Canada, Structube makes a exact replica of the gleaming primrose mirror in 3 ft, and it's only 299 CAD . Such a steal!

[@m-j.9509]

IMHO, round tables are fine as long as they are small and have leaves so that in a rectangular room, you get the option to make it functional for a larger group. If there are only two or three people at the table the small round is fine and quite lovely. If you want to have a dinner for 6 - 10, then just throw in a leave or two and you have a rounded rectangular table that gives plenty of walking around space. Additionally, there are no sharp edges to bump into as there is with a true rectangle. Maybe that issue is just mine as I do tend to be a little clumsy at times. :)

[@jennasmaby8622]

I just bought wishbone chairs and seeing this thumbnail from your Instagram, I’ve never ran to a video so fast to see if it was what you were talking about. So glad you weren’t because they were not cheap. 😅

[@janamcclung307]

I have to completely disagree about the round dining table. I have always had a square or rectangle table in the past but recently bought a round table and I just love it. Being round actually makes it easier to get around it when people are seated at it. Good info on the pouf. I have been looking at them but will be rethinking that.

[@louisemincey7676]

I went 😱😱😟 when she say don't buy a round dining room table I literally just bought a 60 inch wood round dining room table for my former dining room after years at least 20 years of having a rectangle cherry wood double pedestal table formal dining table I wanted something different but it only seats four my other table seated six to eight I don't know if my dining room is rectangular or square but I'm hoping to make this round table work I was so disappointed I probably wouldn't have bought if I saw the video before

[@mybestideas1]

@@louisemincey7676 Don't be silly. She's completely wrong on this one. You can never achieve elegance with a rectangular table. Are they practical yes, but OMG, a round table always looks great.

[@lindajokensinger8690]

I love a round dining table, too. It makes it so much easier to interact with everyone around it.

[@louisemincey7676]

@@mybestideas1 thank you I've been thinking of how to style this round dining room table I think I might be able to get six chairs instead of four the legs are like an x I got it from Habitat ReStore for $40 and really good shape just going to go over the top sanding and put a coat of stain it is black

[@elizabethm7163]

@@mybestideas1 *Never* achieve elegance with a rectangular table? That's just flat out wrong. You definitely can.

[@karendavis4283]

You can like something and leave it at the store! Brilliant! Thank you, KB!

[@BenjaminBanks615]

I’m so glad you said something about that damn cloud sofa. I want one so bad but Jesus them things are ugly once sat on and some are loud too.

[@randdiamond8090]

Subbed in the first 20secs. Beautiful background!

[@604stella]

Liked and subscribed! I feel like I just attended a 5 hour, $300 design class for free in these 15 minutes.

[@yardleyflores5277]

The wicker pendant also does not illuminate an area it does mood lighting and leaves shadows of the wicker design. If you have an are that needs light skip it. They are really nice outdoors.

[@kimdoughman5859]

Word of wisdom as usual " like it and leave it at the store " needs to be a nations holiday cuz girl Ive been Guilty 🙋🏽‍♀️and now I've been trying to re coop some coins by selling items in my yard sale this week( which has gone well) but I've learned a valuable lesson and you jus reinforced it" like it but leave it at the store!" I do have a poof I agree with what you say about what some of the downside can be if I'm not present when the grandkids come over g pa thinks it's ok for them to launch it like a toy 😡 or big pillow. I'm gonna get a concrete one and let them try that ( lol) thank you for helping us ❤️

[@jamilladiallo1321]

I disagree about the pouf.I was born in the Middle east and they are a staple in my living room. I have two and I stack them up next to my sofa, they do not interfere with the flow of the room at all

[@erikabraga100]

I agree 1000% with you. The guilty mirror is not my style AT ALL, I think it’s beautiful when I see in someone else’s house but I am a very straight clean lines person, I don’t like anything ornate. And the cloud sofa is beautiful in pictures but in person as you said it’s only nice when you fluff them all the time and I actually love a firm seating, I like support and firmness.

[@koalaeucalyptus]

Cloud sofas seem like a back problem nightmare, to be honest haha

[@erikabraga100]

@@koalaeucalyptus agree 100%

[@KasualKhrissy]

I sooo agree with not getting a round dining table. I currently have one that is too big for the space (we really thought it would fit) and now I'm trying to figure out how long I have to live with this table before I can get a new one w/o too much complaining from my husband.

[@aleia4654]

Agreed with everything else, but disagree with aspects of the round table. Yes, they can be impractical in relatively small dining rooms (I.e. those big enough for a standard rectangular table, but not much more extra room to manoeuvre). But they can be lovely in big spaces too! They can provide an open-plan, large living/dining space with a wonderful centre, especially sat under a chandelier. You can often expand them quite organically too. I agree there’s definitely lots of spaces where round tables don’t work nicely, but I don’t think they should be sequestered to tiny spaces or nooks.

[@wendydomsher1973]

Very informative!! I am SO bad at seeing something at the store and falling in love with it and buy it with no idea where I can use it!! I have tons of brand new decor and and home items still sitting in bags that I just HAD to have and now gave nowhere to put them!! :( It's such a waste and I most definitely CANNOT afford to buy things I don't need! I need to seriously stop and think before making purchases. It's outta control 😆 Thanks for sharing and reminding me that you can love something and leave it in thee store!! I am gonna picture you saying that every time i go to make an unnecessary purchase!!! TFS!!❤

[@eleanoreadams]

I have poufs and gilded mirrors. Love both - my space is large and can handle the sizes. Fun video.

[@justRO814]

"You can like something and leave it at the store" 🥴🤯 ...this will be my new mantra to give my credit card a break for a few months! 😆🤣 Thanks for the reminder

[@yoemejamut]

Thank you! I was considering getting poufs/ottomans and now I have a better sense of what I should be seeking as I shop!

[@katisugarbaker7349]

You can use the spray air that office supply stores sell for keyboards to clean the wicker shades.

[@karlaschmid8757]

Grease?

[@designsbyawitch]

I had a pouf in my living room. It drove me crazy, it was always in the way. I moved it up to my office. I now sit on it to meditate up there.

[@sallyfrench007]

I only keep mine because I need something without arms to play guitar on 😄

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

By the way i am just starting to decorate my newly built 500 sq foot tiny house. I waa going fir wicker pendants n poufs. Thank u. Uve changed my mimd

[@flyingthroughtime46]

lol listening to you talk about the mirror 100% makes me realize you didn't describe me at all so I should def get the mirror

[@lisaf5303]

Yes, I like lots of things and leave them at the store. I then try and find those things at a thrift store or DIY things. Love your videos. Thanks for the great advice.

[@KivaBrent]

Thanks, Lisa!!

[@riem2079]

tysm for great advice! ive been getting more interested in interior design and videos like that help a lot, especially since i often forget to think things through before i purchase something. i especially appreciate what you said about poufs, ive been considering getting one but i think ottoman might be better after all! im really happy i came across your channel

[@bricksloth6920]

Consider an oval or a rectangle with rounded corners if you like the look of a round table but it doesn't fit your space

[@KivaBrent]

Great suggestion, Brick!

[@rasta487]

"The cloud sofa"🤦🏾‍♀️ so true. We love the way it feels but the daily maintenance when you enjoy a polished look? Not a good choice.

[@CynicismForLife]

Yeah, my round oak dining table is not practical. It takes up too much space in my kitchen. I wish it could be 1/2 circle then it would hug the wall giving a less cluttered look but still a quality beautiful table for two. Any ideas? Could my table still do that with a little work...it comes apart because it has a leaf. Look forward to your ideas, thx! :)

[@christinegagne4262]

I'm totally boho so yes I have the pendant, the round table and the pouf, in the same room 😆 the pendant was an upgrade from a 'boob' ceiling light and it hangs low so I vacuum it, the table holds the majority of my livingroom plants and the pouf has been claimed by my cat, I made a removable cover for it. I do have a simple round mirror and my aunt's vintage couch. I've been wanting a new one but unsure about what kind. I will keep an eye out for lumpy cushions!

[@MsSam66ok]

“If you like the pouf, get the pouf”! Lol. Love you !

[@user-K8T]

Round dining table is FINE, but if you want to use a leaf to expand it, best of luck finding a properly sized tablecloth.

[@dianeguy6540]

I’ve never heard of a cloud sofa LOL. After seeing yours no ma’am as u say. That would drive me insane!! Love ur videos. You are so darn relatable ❤️

[@sheshickey]

NGL thought the mirror was another room! LOVE those pieces framing the what-I-now-know-is-a-mirror.

[@AmaraFeleciaJones]

I am so so so pleased to have found your channel! You're amazing!

[@JoyBunni]

I'd never even looked at RH's inventory before seeing your channel and I'm now totally inspired. I feel confident with attempting this esthetic thanks to all of your tips.

[@KivaBrent]

JD, I’m so happy to hear that! What are some of your favorite pieces from RH? I can’t wait to hear about how you craft a beautiful home 😊.

[@JoyBunni]

@@KivaBrent The vessels *in your voice*😊. I also love the coffee table choices and dough bowls!

[@lisatiberi7448]

You're the best! I love how you put us and yourself on blast, but explain your reasoning kindly.

[@CowboyBike06]

My husband would absolutely LOVE Kiva! “You can love something and LEAVE IT AT THE STORE!” 😂😂♥️ (I should get this inscribed on a necklace pendant) 😂 For the record, I also absolutely LOVE KIVA!! ♥️

[@KivaBrent]

I love you too!!!! Thank you so much! We can get matching necklaces 😂.

[@CowboyBike06]

@@KivaBrent 😂😂

[@lorifiedler13]

Put it on your credit card

[@sandrastrobel1254]

Best quote all day. “You can like something and leave it at the store!”

[@mwoods4608]

That's the best quote for my life!!

[@sandrastrobel1254]

@@mwoods4608 I’m going to have to use it as my mantra from now on.

[@Catbirdmom2]

I have a small round kitchen table that fits nicely and I went with a rectangular one in my dining room. They both only seat 4 because I have a SMALL house. Lol Edited to say I have a pouf. My cats think it is their bed so it’s constantly covered in either fur or a blanket to keep the fur off. It is not as sturdy as it looked online and falls into the “glorified beanbag “ category. I do like it but I sort of wish I’d gotten a chair instead…

[@malikabengston4630]

Hello sweetheart can you please help me with my dinner room. Thank you

[@KivaBrent]

Yes, of course! Please contact me via the link in the description box 😊.

[@pukejar]

New scripture just dropped!!!! Kiva 9:29 "you can like something and leave it at the store"

[@geneedlin1100]

Another thing about the cloud sofa, if you are tall and/or have bad knees, you will have difficulty getting up and out of it.

[@onlyzsazsa1986]

Subscribed within 5 minutes of watching this video - this is the knowledge I need!

[@LP2488]

I definitely didn't fall for the cloud sofa. I'm not going to be spending time or money to fluff or replace cushions. Thanks for sharing that one girl lol 🤣

[@KivaBrent]

Hahahaha

[@FaithLoveDreams]

I like too much structure to a sofa to have a cloud sofa, maybe in a space like a basement but it doesn’t matter who has one it always looks messy to me so it could not be in a main living area for me. I love my round table it seats 6 but I agree they are more expensive- I found mine at a model home warehouse

[@claudiapastor]

I love those two gigantic pieces of art in your living room and one of them is under direct sun light, isn’t the sun going to damage the artworks? I know you decided to keep windows without curtains, but I worry about the artwork...

[@traseebradley5415]

Love you KB and your channel! You always provide practical information and stylized inspiration! Fantastic examples.

[@KivaBrent]

Thank you, Trasee!! 💕

[@ShelbyKeahi]

Another great video! I love your approach to interior design. Rather than telling people "don't get this, it isn't trendy anymore" it's more like "here's the info, make your own informed decision" 🥰

[@ssoozee]

You really are adorable. And smart. And creative. Thank you!

[@KivaBrent]

You’re so sweet! Thank you so much! 💕