5 Trendy Home Decor & Furniture Items that Date You!! + Interior Design Tips on How to Fix Them!

Is your home stuck in the past? Does it look like you're still living in the 90s? If you even had to THINK about your answer to either of these questions, this video is for you. In today's video I cover 5 trendy home decor and furniture items that date you. These home decor and furniture items were all very trendy and popular at one point in time, but they just aren't in anymore! However, just because items aren't popular anymore doesn't mean we want or need to get rid of them, so I also cover some ways to integrate and modernize your existing furniture.
Do you have any of these furniture items? How have you revamped them for 2021? Let me know down below!
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0:00 Intro
00:35 Recliners
4:43 Twinkly Lights
8:38 Shag Rugs
12:03 Fake Fruit
14:02 Sleigh Beds
17:30 Valences
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[@superfacch]

Kiva: "avoid these items that date you" Me: at least someone's dating me

[@KivaBrent]

This is an iconic comment and I will remember it forever.

[@angiecsoto]

Lmfao

[@monicabrown712]

😂😂😂😫

[@LadyY2U]

Oh my, lol

[@fam.of5756]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ericaquint1895]

I really appreciate that you give options other than just “throw it out” when it comes to dated furniture

[@LinneaSanchez]

Agreed

[@lisatiberi7448]

Same! I can't stand those videos that basically suggest if you throw out all of your existing furniture and decor and get all RH stuff, your home will look great. 😐

[@erinpufunt]

Totally agree she gives really helpful tips I've never thought of before-so helpful!

[@tamiewert808]

This!

[@jullrodrigues9852]

@@lisatiberi7448 oo

[@tjyoung1251]

If you do really like fake fruit, one thing I did for my mom since she couldn’t let it go, I found blown glass fruit that was more of an artistic focal point for her kitchen. Girl loves her modern glam so it fit so well in a glass bowl and didn’t look cheap or outdated. Just another idea :)

[@LS-sg8rb]

Oh! Great idea!

[@sarahlilliancullen]

Beautiful idea!

[@diannt9583]

I've never wanted fake fruit in my house... but... but... I think I want glass fruit! That would be awesome.

[@zy510]

That's awesome! I think glass fruit in a simple bowl can be new modern interpretation on fake fruit in a way that makes it more interesting to look at than styrofoam fruit

[@bandilenzimande5253]

Love this🔥. The concrete versions are really cool too

[@krzyktty101]

Totally get what people say about recliners, but when they start making couches with proper lumbar support in mind, I'll get rid of my recliner lol. I'd rather have the ugly recliner and not herniate my disc again.

[@zhazhagab0r]

I know, furniture shopping is an actual nightmare right now. Make comfortable furniture pretty, dangit!

[@TamarLitvot]

I don’t like the way recliners look but I understand completely what you mean.

[@ckminter]

I slipcovered my recliners in my bedroom to match my new decor. Problem solved. I love my big cushy chairs

[@walnettamiddleton9180]

I just bought a recliner for Christmas but it’s pretty modern sleek I love it. I’m going to move it to my bedroom though, it’s just not the vibe I want for my living room. My kitchen is a galley style and over the sink is a wooden trim but with a scalloped country edge . I wanted to just rip it off but I rent. I think now I’m going to cover it with a valance a cute modern black valance. Yeah I’m glad for your comments. You make me really look at my house in a different light.

[@TamarLitvot]

@@walnettamiddleton9180 I understand what you’re talking about - we have that same awful scalloped wooden trim over the sink. It was the first thing I wanted gone and since we own the house (haven’t moved in yet), we can do it. Covering it is the next best idea.

[@DawnietotheMax]

As a disable person recliners work for me, especially the ones that pop up and help you get out of your seat. :-)

[@anitafebo4552]

Yes we have one for my husband a lift chair

[@Mercy2Mee]

I think she is speaking about the designs of the dated 90s couch not all recliners.

[@LS-sg8rb]

I appreciate your saying this! It's a good reminder that design has to have function too, and not everybody is the same. I thought she gave good examples of modern stylish recliners... though my comfy recliner is so old. I wonder if I could paint it with Angelus or Art Deco patent paint?

[@diannt9583]

I wish I had room for a recliner. I had one but donated it, due to space reasons. And I didn't want to bother recovering it to be attractive anyway.

[@sidicniy874]

My motto in design is "If you love what you have, keep it because you live in it" I don't decorate my house for anybody's approval. I only keep my house clean for everybody's comfort.

[@dorothyhudson99]

Amen!!

[@nightowl8548]

Exactly

[@Miranda3730]

And you are here for what exactly? I mean, got it together already. 🤔

[@jandmvideos9051]

I’m with Sidic Niy. I’m here because I do want to replace some things, and it is interesting to hear about different ideas. I don’t agree with everything, but it’s still interesting.

[@sidicniy874]

@@Miranda3730 I am here because you are. No shade, my opinion is as valuable to some as yours is. After all, today's style will always be tomorrow cast away. New styles for new seasons, even sometimes the interior designers right from the 60s till today cannot claim their style and opinion remains uncheck and relevant, compared to the new trends of today. As I said, the best designer's tips as always been to keep everything clean and neat. And I still love the video and, I don't have to agree with everything I learn.

[@DetailedDream]

The recliner is the bed for the living room 🤣

[@KivaBrent]

Fair LOL!

[@47lynne]

I love your advice and really take your recommendations on a lot of ideas, but I do not like those two artworks on the side of your gold mirror

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

I have sleep apnea n one if the only ways i can sleep some nights is in my recliner. N those new cool ones don't provide enough support support

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

Oh n i would die fir the art on either sides if the gold mirror

[@luvslyfe1]

@@47lynne I like a lot of her advice and upcycle tips, but I have to agree with the artwork. My daughter said they look like demons on the wall.:/ Art is very subjective, Kiva may hate some of the stuff in my home, in fact, I guarantee it!😂 I have a recliner because of a bad back from a car accident, but I love her idea of the throw and pillow on it as decor. I usually put my throw in the closet until it’s cold enough to use it. Although Kiva would be proud of me for finally ditching my sleigh bed from the 90’s, haha! I’m so over that bed!

[@sillythu1]

No shoes indoors has really prolonged the life of my rugs

[@jaime7658]

For me it's really weird to even think about shoes indoors. If you do it here everyone will look at you like you insulted their ancestors. 😄 But prolly won't say anything if you aren't that familiar with the family and are just quick visiting since we are lil bit shy people.

[@WinterFogFilms]

@@jaime7658 where I live, if you wear shoes in the house, most people will just kind of silently judge you. Unless a mom lives there. Then its "take your shoes off, do you clean these floors? Good lord, I just swept. Do you not feel comfortable here? Where do you need to go so quick that you can't take your shoes off."

[@jaime7658]

@@WinterFogFilms Same here. Only your closest friends, family and relatives will prolly say something. But usually ones who walk with shoes on inside is maintenance guys or something who need the steel tipped shoes due to a work safety reasons or are just quickly visiting, also real estate agents and buyers if you are selling your house. Most of the time people take them off, because its just a thing in here. We don't have full carpeted floors like in nowhere.

[@cdcanada7182]

I put twinkle lights on my floorboard because I'm prone to migraines and its gentle on me at night. I can still see where I'm going.

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

U can buy lowlight puck lights from amazon- the kind that come on at night and stay on ir the kind that are motion sensored. My spouse has the same problem u do n that is how we dealt with it. We covered a great deal of hallway for only $30

[@wintergirl_93]

The twinkle lights are better because you can't see them and they blend in versus a round puck light that sticks out ...

[@vibekered7784]

Rather have twinkle lights than the ceiling fan she mentioned -that is a 90s thing😁

[@oOoMiSSBiRDoOo]

Great idea I need to try this!

[@ah5721]

They have great LED strips at Häfele to provide filtered light and you can install them yourself !

[@marilynn76]

Does anyone else remember the valances that you would “stuff” with plastic bags to make them poofy?

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

🤣Yessssssss, did that back in the 90's

[@mandyh9832]

Omg!!! Yessss 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@amykrueger-smith5461]

Hell yeah i remenber standing on a tall stool "fluffing" the damn things at my moms. So glad that is over

[@visitingfromsantafe1329]

I used tissue paper, but yes.

[@patriciabaylor4573]

@@visitingfromsantafe1329 I used tissue paper too!

[@konvaliastreams]

for me, twinkle lights actually add a lot! i have ADHD and they're a visual stim for me - looking at shiny or sparkly things makes my brain a little more at peace 😊

[@elizalee8781]

Gosh. As a fellow adhd brain, I too enjoy the sparkly lights. 😅😂 Good to know it's yet another neurodivergent thing haha

[@carolleslie2673]

Yeah I agree I have bipolar and they calm me for the evening I have 3 sets in my sitting and one in my bedroom. I don’t care if no one else likes them I live on my own therefore my choice. 🙂

[@IDontLikeEggNOG]

Same!! I have a warm light led curtain on one wall and love it.

[@rinkingg]

I have the curtain LED type on one wall and I love having them on when I'm getting ready to go to bed... and yes I do also have ADHD 😂

[@alepolait8951]

Same, but i upgraded to edison bulbs and those smart lighbulbs that you can adjust the intensity and color. i loved the effect twinkle lights gave to my room but i hated the cables everywhere and how they felt like clutter when they were off. The fireworks bulbs are also gorgeous, give that calming light and give you something to be stimulated by, and look better imo

[@tamarAW515]

I usually cringe when I see videos like this but then I watch your's and your delivery is always so respectful and advice sound. Great video!

[@barbarabobbyscott1560]

I agree. She gives suggestions to help update the things you love or got stuck with😁

[@floridanativelh568]

So true.

[@NadiaLisa14]

Every Caribbean house had or still has fake fruit... like I’m currently staring at the CERAMIC fruit in my kitchen 😂

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

😆 I luv my fake 🍋🍋🍋🍋 in the kitchen

[@vaderladyl]

I have some wooden vintage ones .

[@sandrab.3538]

I have a ceramic fruit bowl. Hoping it might be considered an "upgrade" to the plastic fruit. Ha, ha!

[@NadiaLisa14]

@@vaderladyl See, that's classy. I didn't even know they made wooden ones!

[@NadiaLisa14]

@@sandrab.3538 Definitely an upgrade imo! lol

[@ashleyreed166]

. . , “If you are not an artist, you do not need fake fruit!” 😂😂😂 I don’t know why but this is hilarious to me.😂

[@Maggiemais]

My dad made a sleigh bed for one of my nieces back in the ‘90’s. It took years and was his first and only attempt at furniture making.

[@ohsure]

Good advice, but you can pry my twinkle lights from my cold dead hands 🤪 and LEDs are very safe

[@svalbardthebest]

SAME, Idc, I will die on this twinkle lights train, I love them so much, and I have for decades. It's not everyone's cup of tea, but I FREAKING love them.

[@sifskippy]

I even hooked them up with a wireless remote to turn them all on/off with one touch. NO REGRETS

[@megmcguireme]

Absolutely love mine, will keep them up everywhere

[@Salsero12]

Same. They make me feel good, happy and create an ambiance.

[@diannt9583]

I never heard of twinkle lights until now. I mean, outside Christmas.

[@deedeephillips1505]

I bought a sleigh bed seven years ago (this is not a very long time ago IMO) that I adore- from our favorite RH! I personally think beautiful wood furniture and exquisite craftsmanship never goes out of style .

[@gilmacastaldi9552]

A platform bed ???? Sleigh beds don't go out of style . Platform beds do . I remember seeing them in the 70's . Actually, my daughter had a platform bed in her dorm room in college...

[@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895]

I agree, that's a classic piece and that can be incorporated in a eclectic sorta of style like art deco

[@johannechampagne7332]

I still have my parents 1950s bedroom furniture. It’s called mid century modern, but today we get rid of things every 5 years so companies can make lots and lots of money from us over and over and over.

[@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895]

@@johannechampagne7332 I too own vintage pieces of furniture, and I will not part with them.

[@johannechampagne7332]

@@lizzysbeautyshowetc.6895 that’s why I take this dated business with a grain of salt. I’m sure someone said my mom’s bedroom furniture from the 50s was dated at some point, but if something is well made and has pleasing lines, it’s never dated.

[@gloriaward9289]

At 79 yrs young, memory of this Ballon Shade trend is only one of many that has made me laugh and tear up a bit. My best friend and I were “Certified Trend Followers “ These memories are little treasures I take out from time to time and feel so glad That I took time to make them.

[@winterzee]

My sleigh bed is my most favorite piece of furniture in my house. It's not leaving. Bright sheets and quilts look wonderful against the wood.

[@MsCarrie792]

~whispering~ I am not going to even mention my beaded curtain in one of my entranceways!

[@TreJ999]

That’s kind of chic!!

[@sunny1shara]

"It's okay to like something but not want it in your home!" My favourite piece of advice from you.

[@WalkawayyyRenee]

Remembering that recliner from Frazier now. Tee-hee!

[@sarahrosen4985]

My thought exactly! I was sure it was going to be referenced.

[@sadcatsam]

Hahaha omg lol this comment took me back waaay back

[@lucyharris9228]

RIP John Mahoney 😭💔

[@turquoiseblue9962]

I don't buy fake fruit but it reminds me of my childhood, so it does have a special warm and fuzzy place in my heart.

[@josephinenelan4204]

A sleigh bed is my goaaaal. I wanna wake up in a room that's those dark golds, bronzes, walnut woods, those thick decorative comforters and extremely frilly/fringed edged throw pillows, with a matching dresser and armoire. My dream ever since being 5 years old lol. It looks like what rich lords and ladies had, and kings and kings! I want it 😂

[@flashyfun5500]

Do you lol. Looks rich to me too 👍

[@amandatrottier5587]

I have a sleigh bed with the matching side tables and dresser. It was that awful cherry stain. I didn’t like the color of it even in 2003 when I bought it. Cherry stain on wood is the worst! I didn’t have the money to replace it, so I brought the whole set outside and sanded it down. It looks amazing! The wood underneath is this beautiful wheat color! I couldn’t be happier with it. Then I went to Target and bought a neutral comforter from the Casa Luna collection. It went from being 90’s to something comparable to Studio McGee. Love!

[@kathycaldwell409]

I can't take my eyes off the art behind you. I'm new here and it is amazing, so are you, Kiva.😀

[@leeza_davis]

"if one light goes out, it's over for you" took me OUT with regards to twinkle lights hahaha sooo true

[@tiffanyoz105]

Listening to you talk about the sleigh bed made me realize that the reason I am having so much difficulty figuring out how to decorate is because 95% of the furniture in our house was hand me downs from someone else. Even the furniture we bought ourselves was second hand and purchased purely for function and not looks. Our house is a mismatch of furniture from different design styles that are not the kind I would choose if I could afford to buy all new furniture.

[@Ophelia_1668]

Maybe, dont throw everything out and I know its tempting to do that. Are there any pieces of the furniture in the house you do like? Had a similar issue, so I kind of replaced pieces when I had the money and slowly the house is beginning to reflect us rather than other peoples tastes, or the outdated tastes I did have. It's taken six years bit by bit but if you know what you do like, then try and build the rooms up slowly. Sometimes you will have to save to get several pieces for one room at once but honestly, I know it sounds silly but my old furniture use to upset me. Anyway you dont have to listen to me but maybe start with smallest room in the house, save for a few bits of furniture, whatever you can afford and swap it out, then sell or junk the old stuff. If its someones precious heirloom and you hate it, give it to someone else in the family.

[@MsSphinx91]

My parents got me a white sleigh bed in middle school. It has white roses carved into the different pieces for accent, and the bed's headboard has a trellis. I think the set still looks really good, especially because it is a white color with a daintier style. My aunt currently uses it for my grandmother's room, and I think we'll be keeping it in the family. Because of the white color, you can add some bold wall paper or paint without it being too overwhelming. American Signature is such a great brand.

[@emilysnyder4599]

Ive had my sleigh bed since I was three. My mom bought me a whole furniture set instead of just getting me a toddler bed. its a feminine and flowery chestnut wood queen bed, currently my husband and I use it as our bed because we don't have room for a king. Once we move my plan is to use it for the spare room and decorate around that.

[@emmeeschiff2126]

Big comfy couch and secret garden references warm my heart.

[@tammiecurrie930]

Agreed with some but not with all....its you're space, style it in a way that makes u happy!

[@KivaBrent]

I totally agree!!!!

[@georgemohr7532]

Great video. Best advice: "You can love a pattern and not want it in your home." That goes for many things that you come across. To me it seems that folks have a plan but forget to curate for that plan when they go shopping. It takes discipline.

[@ketowolf]

I just found your channel after other interior-design channels. I REALLY appreciate that your advice keeps in mind that everybody has their own unique tastes and you encourage it. You're not saying, "get rid of this thing you might love, it's bad," but instead are offering a variety of possible solutions. It feels respectful to the viewer, shows your creativity, and also is pretty realistic because I think a lot of people have things they love and don't want to be told to get rid of it, but want to just get advice on how to make it fit. I had to pass on the other channels I came across because their design advice was WAY too opinionated and specific to themselves, which at best, comes off as uncreative, and at worst, comes off as pretentious. I don't think design should be rigid in that sense. I think design should be looked at as fluid that everybody can use to say something about who they are as an individual AND be functional to themselves. So good videos!

[@letitiatsunami3749]

Well, I got rid of my sleigh bed because it, uhh, broke. And when I started looking for a new bed, I remembered a big want. I wanted to be able to sit at the foot of my bed and you can't do that with a sleigh. So now I have a beautiful storage bed with a nice headboard and I can sit at the foot of my bed if I choose. 🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@lorifiedler13]

IKEA used to have a headboard that was vertical slats that you could put shelves on. Wish they would bring it back.

[@hellowilson5335]

I’m sorry but the way you worded this makes me question just how you broke that bed girl lol. Good for you in the new bed lmao

[@jrenee1040]

Ma'am I'm about to invite you out for happy hour just get that story out of you with some martinis. 😂 I don't even really drink!

[@karat1736]

You were 4 in the 90’s! 🤣 You are absolutely correct though! I got married in 2001 and once we bought our first home, we went right to the furniture store and got the big, brown sleigh bed (headboard and footboard!)/two nightstands/tall dresser set. It made my bedroom look and feel SO small. I’m so glad that trend is out!

[@deborahjohnson312]

The pictures on your wall are fiyah!!

[@BayouDreamz]

we're building a new house and I searched high and low for a reclining sectional that didn't look awful and has a low profile. They are out there if you are willing to pay. We landed on the Natuzzi Italia Balance in a cognac color leather with contrast stitching. It's beautiful, and you'd never know it was a recliner. The controls are even down in the cushions..,not on the sides.

[@annesandstrommusic7538]

And there are things that are currently trending that we’ll be (or I am) scratching our heads over. Don’t hate me, but crystals/geodes, pampas grass, faux rustic pottery, beads in bowls, the Tom Ford book, chunky chains as coffee table decor will all be of this era.

[@TamarLitvot]

Every time I see something getting very trendy, I vow not to get it. I know that by next year no one will want it and I’ll have wasted my money.

[@vaderladyl]

Those have been around for many decades already and probably will still be around for even more decades.

[@TrishDigginsDesign]

Ugh to them all already

[@Carlyon100]

That Tom Ford book🙄🤭😆

[@ShienaLene]

Tom Ford 🤣🤣🤣

[@LiviaLib1]

Let me just say I found this channel a few weeks ago and I’m obsessed!!! Found the channel just in time getting the keys to my new home today and I’m listening to all the advice of everything you say. I do have a sleigh bed that my daughter will get for the time being however it’s gray and easier to decorate around but I agree that brown on the beds are so outdated!!

[@KivaBrent]

Congratulations on your new home!!! That is SO exciting for you and your family. Thank you so much for watching my channel 😊.

[@lotsofuwuenergy3983]

Hey, I just moved in to a new home too! Well, a new apartment without any roommates for the first time :-) I'm ready to put all the hours of binging her channel (and others similar) to use 😂

[@LiviaLib1]

@@lotsofuwuenergy3983 honestly I want to start a KZbin channel I have the motivation but just nervous so we will see what the future brings in my new home

[@LiviaLib1]

@@lotsofuwuenergy3983 oh and congrats on new beginnings!!!

[@barbarabobbyscott1560]

I guess a lot of us forgot why we bought the things we did years ago. Following a trend, in expensive or cheap, moving from place to place, little or no design know how, etc. So a look back over the reasons we still have the things from the past is logical not snobbish. And how to update them is beyond thrifty.

[@donnamaco1]

I love twinkle lights. I am going to put them in a tree in my living room.

[@AlexandraLynch1]

Thanks so much for this! We're going to HAVE to buy recliners when we buy, because 2 bad backs already exist and I'm looking at some surgeries too, at least one of which recommends sleeping in a recliner for the first week or so cause lying flat won't work. But we have a nice clean traditional aesthetic (very Arts and Crafts), and working out how to style them so that I have something I'm comfortable with both visually and physically has worried me. I now have a way forward, and even have a particular reclining sofa I like online! Now I just have to go see it and sit on it to be sure. Thanks so very, very much for helping me with this.

[@hugoandresbrayjofre7171]

Yes, I agree about the recliners. I always found them very anti-social. The person sitting on it always tends to fall asleep, leaving everyone else have to creep around and try to squeeze past.

[@lubnan08]

Agreed

[@Keyshadarling]

Every video I watch I just love her design and her personality more and more. She’s just so down to earth and smart and good!! I love this channel!! 🥰

[@KivaBrent]

Omg thank you so so much! I appreciate you :)💕

[@MallouMakeup]

I would love a tour of your grandmas house.

[@barbarabobbyscott1560]

...now that you've made her FAMOUS 🙃

[@tsmith9713]

I love your advice videos. Everytime I watch I'm always guilty of one outdated trend 😁 But I'm keeping my fake lemons in the kitchen. Everybody always think they're real...🤣🍋🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MommyLifeWithAdrienne]

Same!

[@tsmith9713]

@@MommyLifeWithAdrienne ...Lol 😉

[@anastaciabell5470]

Me too!!!

[@MsMommom2]

Me too

[@bonzojenks303]

I think that a great designer gets the person whatever makes a person comfortable first stylish second.

[@staceykersting705]

I grew up thinking a rug was something that cost thousands of dollars. My mom was good at flea markets. Every time she'd get a big rug at an estate sale, she'd have Atiyeh Bros come clean it .They'd usually offer her about a few grand for the ones she'd brought home! That was back in the '70's and '80's.

[@DavidOwenCreates]

I love my twinkle lights on my patio. Lol they are definitely a statement piece! I wish I could share a photo. I made string balls for each light and they are 4 inches big balls 15 lights strung across the railing and they just look so boho and cute. Such a vibe on my porch!

[@daynad8104]

This is exactly why traditional is a classic!

[@sheiladale6802]

You are GREAT!!! You put a LOT of work into this video by showing photos of alternatives you suggest... and not just one or two. You will be very successful in your chosen profession🥰

[@KarresseMe]

My hubby refuses to get rid of his recliner so this was extremely helpful. Throw blanket, pillow, and accent table it is! Thank you!

[@KDeeA]

The part of me that wants to be fashionable loves your videos but the part of me that knows I’m not fashionable loves twinkle lights and their mood lighting 😂

[@83kellylove]

My recliner is front and center and everyone loves it🤣🤣🤣

[@Applee10101]

When I see twinkle lights it brings me back to my college dorm lol

[@SarV1]

My father has a recliner that looks like a traditional arm chair, not some fluffed bulky awkward puff ball. He gets in that thing, pops it out, and is napping in no time. I'm jealous of it.

[@andreathorpe7035]

“Oooh, a peach. Oooh, some grapes.” 🤣🤣🤣

[@daynad8104]

I was dying! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@louannhuber2651]

Hey shut up! I own a fake fruit company!😂

[@hergar5780]

I see you just changed your living room. Looking very nice an cosy like that ! I can imagine it must have been a lot of work to fill the gaps of the gallery wall though. Thanks for your content, I love the fact you are coming with solutions rather than let’s throw away everything :) your advices are timeless such as your style.

[@meganhalford8495]

Frasier needed you when dealing with his dad’s hideous recliner. 😆

[@lee48lee68]

I loved that recliner. Lol

[@vinniogrodet7060]

it's really fun to watch your videos as a Dane, there are so many of the things you mention that can’t be bought in Denmark

[@deedsh6280]

I have to also shout out re your willingness to compromise, that is, decorating those recliners. I get that they are not easy to work around, some downright ugly, but the fact is that my significant other has a vote and deserves what makes him happy too. If I wanted it my way, no matter what, I'd live alone. Luckily there are more options these days in recliners, but you found some compromises like throws, etc and blending tips. Many thanks!

[@ah5721]

Put a slip cover over it

[@Missfortune70]

Great advice on upcycling/accenting older furniture. I love my sleigh bed and it's the most expensive piece of furniture I own. I'm not getting rid of it but you gave some great ideas to be more flexible.

[@smpayne2]

LOL! Those that went gaga over shag carpet never had to live with olive green, harvest gold or rust shag carpet.

[@diannt9583]

Rust Shah would look cool. But having cats, I don't find shag practical at all.

[@bonniemoerdyk9809]

Sharon, my mother decorated back in the late 60's with olive, gold, and rust and I did not like it at all! When hubby and I remodeled our home in 2006-9, guess what colors I ended up choosing....yep, the dreaded three listed above...lol. Mom had loved the Colonial Style, while I changed from Contemporary to British Colonial. I would have never guessed I'd EVER choose that style, but my husband had won a sales contest at work, the prizes being a very expensive chair and a half, and a gorgeous bed (partial sleigh). I ended up pouring through decorating books, and ended up loving the look. I'm working on refining it slowly but surely...some of it looks rather hodge-podge.

[@ah5721]

Or had to vacume it 🥴. I lived in a house that had shag. Vacuuming was a nightmare 😫

[@lucyharris9228]

Sleigh beds always come back! Thank you for the ideas on how to keep them updated ❤️

[@marcelaperez9173]

You are so fun and love the way you explain the “how to” and offer alternatives to home decor.

[@sandrastrobel1254]

I wholeheartedly agree with you about twinkle lights. Good for outside, holidays, and a teenage girl’s room. I’m so over them.

[@MorKing86]

I grew up in the 90s and there's a lot of things I'm not letting go... like bamboo earrings! Lol, but yes I agree with all these, especially the sleigh bed!

[@FuzzyDoxie]

Haha. That reminded me of my moms wax fruit is what she called them. From the 60’s these actually looked pretty real except the mini pineapple 🍍 🤣

[@paigeturner1124]

Kiva! I just signed the lease on my new apartment! I’m so excited... I’m going to binge watch all of your videos (again) before I move in to help me design.

[@starrseed2687]

Finally got rid of our 20 year old sleigh bed and matching (traditional) bedroom furniture! Thanks for validating what I knew was the right thing to do 😍

[@beateevans7413]

So funny, I JUST bought a sleigh bed YESTERDAY 🤣 But, it has a very modern twist with a tall fabric headboard, the sleigh is very subtle and it's mostly fabric with Vintage white wood accent..I totally fell in love with it 😍

[@DragIsLife]

My sleigh bed feels attacked 😅

[@blackholesun3152]

K, didn't have any of this stuff. Phew! I haven't seen valances since the '80s, balloon valances were hideous (stuffed them w newspaper). I used to lust after sleigh beds, but it was always too much bed for me. My gut knew!

[@HR-re6mr]

Yes stuffing with newspaper

[@drinkwatereatmelons7048]

Got my 1st apartment back in the 90's and yes I'm guilty of "stuffing"

[@tlundy7276]

“If one light goes out, it’s over for you...” 😂 🔥

[@eileencarroll6418]

The purpose of valances used to be about hiding ugly traverse rods for pinch-pleat draperies and pinch-pleat sheers or to hide the hardware and ropes for puff draperies. Now that rods are so much nicer, there is no need to hide them. Also, as post WWII houses became mass-produced and the trim around the windows became very plain or rough, it became necessary to hide the trim. I have seen too many windows trimmed out with cheap baseboard wood. As now, it was always a common mistake to hang the hardware and valances too low and block the light or the view. Fortunately, we now have lots of choices of nice looking rods or shades if you want to show off the architectural trim. Just like adding crown molding around the ceiling, investing in upgrading the architectural trim that frames windows may be a better style choice than investing in fabrics and hardware to conceal a plain or rough looking architectural trim. If you upgrade the window trim, remember to also upgrade the trim around doors and cased openings. It's like putting a nice frame around a piece of art. I love all your videos - always thoughtful and practical and classy. Keep telling it like it is! ❤

[@sarahpurcell2821]

Finally a real person with do’s dnts and options

[@oliviafagin293]

I will take twinkly lights with me to my grave and no one will ever change my mind. That said, I agree with every other point 100%! You have such a great sense of style and I love your videos.

[@carlettagoodrich-mann1377]

You keep me excited about moving forward in design and the luxe look. Thank you for your enthusiasm.

[@carligirrl]

The big comfy couch reference!!!!

[@pattysdaughter5639]

Lol. I forgot about valances, haven’t seen them in yearrrss. As per usual, great tips and advice!

[@mikawallace9509]

Right! I felt like Kiva was 2 seconds away from saying "Look, this sh!t is ugly. Next." 😂But she kept it so respectful. ❤️

[@pattysdaughter5639]

@@mikawallace9509 lol, exactly!

[@JEWSI1942]

Your living room is so cool, do a walk-through✨

[@turquoiseblue9962]

Throw blanket, pillow, Recliner... OH Yeah!!! I LOVE my recliner.

[@VidsofSyd]

Okay I love your voice and how fast you talk!! Thanks for giving ideas on how you can make what you have modern!

[@lindajohnston759]

My recliner is not goin' anywhere. Period. Noooo, not open for discussion!

[@nursedjones]

Live your life in your home and your own comfort. Don't let people dictate your lifestyle and decor.

[@jaime7658]

My fiance said the same thing! 😁 I was okay with it first, but when his favourite one was so old and started to fall apart and he fixed it with duckt tape i said no. This needs to go now. 😅

[@ah5721]

Cover it with a slipcover

[@Barelykeepingittogether]

Anecdotally- LOVE this necklace and shirt combo!

[@MsDeanie1]

Always thankful for your tips. Happy Memorial Day 🇺🇸

[@KivaBrent]

Happy Memorial Day!! 💕 Thanks so much for watching!

[@lisatiberi7448]

Thank you for working with us to try to make some of these dated items work. :)

[@annbryant2576]

As a newcomer, I love how respectful you are of everyone’s taste. Thank you for all your excellent advice.

[@sashac7002]

LOVE the new living room look!!

[@KeyanaGXOXO]

Hey there. I’m new to your channel and so happy KZbin recommended your video😃. I am really enjoying your content and just subscribed. I am binge watching your videos while editing my own. I look forward to the rest of your videos because I love the tips and inspiration that you share. I also hope everyone reading this comment have a successful and wonderful future 💕💕💕💕

[@ekoller]

Been watching a bunch of your videos this week, just want to say your content is very much appreciated. Thanks so much!

[@peta-gayrobinson502]

That room that you’re in is fire 🔥 🔥🔥🔥

[@Laura_G]

The two framed artworks on either side of that huge mirror look fabulous. Especially love the tall, narrow dimension of the art and black/white with the gilt gold frame.

[@c.j.2576]

DIY/KB: I L-O-V-E all your enthusiasm, energy and great ideas! You keep it rollin'! Your encouragement is infectious-TFS :D

[@kelleywyskiel8513]

1. I love your videos 2. This room you’re in is everything fantastic

[@WomanRoaring]

Twinkle lights...when I was 14 was the coolest thing in my room...now they’re for Xmas only.

[@lysan4878]

Yes! My 13 yr old has them in her Harry Potter themed room but I would never imagine having them in the “adult” rooms lol

[@christinaanthony7531]

Pretty, functional and practical - yeah!!!

[@emilyevans6989]

Thank you for the advice on the brown leather recliner. My husband LOVES that ugly thing, and he has neck and back trouble, so it’s not going ANYWHERE. It is in his home office, so I’ll just do the best I can with it!

[@TamarLitvot]

Yes! It’s beautiful!

[@ah5721]

Cover it with a twill slip cover

[@BENDTHETRENDIDEA]

Wowww, giving such a beautiful option. Liked it soo much. Really appreciated