9 DECORATING MISTAKES THAT MAKE YOUR HOME UNINVITING🥶

[@guilty8565]

I’m an introvert. I’m using this video in the opposite way you intended.

[@marylut6077]

As long as you feel it is welcoming to you, hope you aren’t in an actual cave

[@chenyeh9053]

You are super funny 😄

[@andriafehizoro686]

👐 😹

[@nadhiffqodri]

Literally me!!!

[@terralynn9062]

Thanks for the laugh! I get it. ☺️

[@lauramiller8332]

I think you have to be careful regarding scent. You do not want any bad odor such as litter boxes or stinky dogs. But it can be equally off-putting when you burn strongly scented candles or use "plug ins" in every room. The synthetic scents give me headaches. I was once in a home where they different scented candles in each room. I couldn't wait to leave the home. It also made me wonder, what are they trying to cover up?

[@cynthiajohnston424]

The guys who installed our new heating/cooling system commented that our house did not smell like dogs . 🙂 We had four dogs at the time & my routine was always to air the house daily , kept their bedding & them clean , etc. The conversation came about because a worker commented on my saddle , bridles & boots in the music room by the piano - we laughed about " country living " lifestyles ! 💟

[@e.thereal]

You made my day with this comment Laura so thank you, totally agree. Many scents nowadays have unhealthy toxic substances in them. Synthetic smells like lemon usually bring metallic headaches and to be honest, scientist still cant explain how smell fully works but they know alot of our modern particles that are getting in there aint healthy but conglomerates do not care. Just like Yes Original suddenly became unpleasantly overwhelming a year agoish and the rest of my surroundings didn't notice anything it turned out they had changed the ingredients (ignoring the smaller testgroup that did not respond well to the scent since the majority didn't take any notice). Most candles are garbage nowadays, yes just like weave and other things (look it up) and those wallplugins should have been banned ages ago from an environmental perspective.

[@dianeosgood6594]

Totally agree. Whenever my family get something on the burner or pungent food is cooked, I insist on turning off heat/air and opening few windows for few minutes along with exhaust fan. I feel odors can lodge into the furniture. I dislike lots of plug ins or candles, one candle is okay on occasion. Fresh air is best. If there is something that smells, find it and clean it out of the room. Febreze gives me a huge headache and I really dislike my husband using it. If the weather is not freezing I will open the window.

[@diannagregg191]

Also, most fake scent products contain phthalates, which are health and environmental nightmares.

[@cfree5499]

Ive been told that my apartment looks like a cold museum. I love it.❤❤

[@alex_la_fantastica1632]

I am minimalist. My home is modern minimal but not to the extreme. Yes I love white with some minor touches of color and plants add to my decor. On top my house is super clean because I’m a little OCD so yes you can’t drop a crumb without me seeing it 🤣🤣🤣

[@nmbr6kid]

I have finally gotten away from decorating for my occasional visitors and I started making my home feel good to me. If they like my style, great! I’m flattered. If not, it’s good the don’t live with me but I’m okay with that ☺️

[@Christoff6025]

Yes yes yes about the messy entryways. So easy to leave shoes, bags etc just laying there, giving a cluttered feeling. And the odours ...yuck..lol...open those windows and doors and let fresh air in!!!

[@sarat6787]

I think some people might find my home intimidating, lol! A bit too clean, and everything has its own place. But that's how I like it. I don't care if it's uninviting. Plus, I rarely invite anyone anyway. Too much work 😆 Lots of great tips as always!

[@superfacch]

That's how I like it too. I never really clean extra before guests come over, I just keep it that way a little at a time

[@sarat6787]

@@superfacch Yep! Same here!

[@VivekaAlaya]

my mother-in-law is a architect interior designer. I'm a bit more of a rustic cozy or escandinavian style and she is 'modern-chic'. Her house is so perfect it makes me feel like I have to apologize for existing. I cannot sit relaxed in the sofa, there's always this sense of fear of 'messing the house'. It's almost like no one lives there, it's just 'for show'..

[@sarat6787]

@@VivekaAlaya, I 100% get with it's uncomfortable and uninviting, but that's how I like it 😅I still sit on the sofa, though...😏

[@JayaShay]

Sara I am the exact same. I do like my things in their places and I get nervous when someone sits on my blue velvet sofa with talking hands and a glass of red wine !! Im not scared to say watch the sofa

[@AccordingtoNicole]

Is it bad that all the ultra minimalistic empty cold spaces look blissful to me? 😬

[@Walperion_Music]

- "What makes your home uninviting?" - "A panther."

[@barbarak2836]

Great example! 😊

[@sp-bl1sl]

The problem with minimalism is it makes it very clear that I am the only thing in the room that is out of place.

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

Weird how you consider yourself a "thing." 💀 Who does that?

[@Mitch-Alex]

Kim Karsashians home is super minimalistic and she recently put up a tour of her Skims office and it is perfect. NOTHING OUT OF PLACE. EVERYTHING CREAM. Makes me feel I can't drop a crumb, touch the books, or really even sit. It's uninviting bc it's so perfect. She has kitchens but doesn't even seem like they are usable.

[@TrueFork]

I was in the store yesterday and one of the employees had just finished straightening all the potato chip bags so neatly that I didn't dare take one anymore :D

[@cynthiajohnston424]

Her home , just like on " fixer upper " shows & magazines , etc. is staged . No one wants to show dirty dishes on the kitchen counter or jackets & backpacks on the mudroom floor to the viewers of the world ! 🙂

[@yourconnection9303]

Too minimalistic is bleak and inhospitable. The Kardashians also now have the money to hire cleaners. If either of the Kardashian's were regular working class people, whatever they'd live in, would more than likely not be as clean, etc.,

[@martaescobar7625]

If I had housekeepers every week, my home would look different too, but when your it and you have do it ALL..........nah.........go away.......it's clean enough:)

[@Sangstee23]

I’d be afraid to eat anything. She might follow you around with the dust buster.

[@freedomthroughspirit]

You nailed ALL my pet peeves! 💜Loathe cold floors (and cold countertops, too). Cannot tolerate perfumed/artificial smells (did you know how toxic these perfumes and chemicals are? Very.) No curtains (fishbowl feel). Overly minimalist feels like a museum, not relaxing at all and I get no sense of the person or how they live, which is a bummer as I like to get to know people better when I'm in their home (missed opportunity when they hide themselves overly IMHO). Same for too crowded, not relaxing at all. Harsh lighting, yes for sure. Great video.

[@sharons5714]

Making you feel like yourself is key, not making everyone else like it. My home is clean and reasonably neat, but it reflects me.

[@brandi8040]

Smells are such a huge thing for me. It can really make or break an experience when visiting someone. I remember when we were buying a home, there was one house that had been sprayed with so much Fabreeze that I could barely walk through the entire house. I don't even remember what the house had looked like. Smells are so important. In the Fall and Winter, I like to make a simmering stove top potpourri. It's so pleasant and so simple!

[@dianeosgood6594]

My husband sprays Febreze in the bathroom and it gives me a huge headache. It is a neurotoxin. I open windows when he does it and we always have an issue. Just awful. He sprays like the guy in the commercial. I have shown him online info it is toxic but he won't stop.

[@jessicawarner7634]

I have a lovely friend whose house is a little disheveled but inviting mostly. I couldn't put my finger on what was still making me feel uncomfortable. I realized there are lots and lots of rustic solid wood pieces and fixtures, which I like for quality's sake, but it makes everything feel hard and cold. My other friend's house makes you think they are still moving in. Nothing on the white walls, kids toys inside closed clear plastic totes on an industrial-looking shelf, perfectly separated, very clean technically, but the kitchen is always untidy, when I visit. It feels like a "just business" kind of environment, which can happen when you're trying to keep a house clean and minimal with 3 kids. I like to think I have a nice balance.

[@zwarner2954]

I’m limited to opening my windows frequently, because I have horrible seasonal allergies. The pollen is very high where I live. I hate it when my house smells like food, except a fresh bakery. So, we got an air purifier. It’s been game changing. Not only does it help my allergies, but it makes my house smell like almost nothing. Once in a while, I’ll get someone visiting saying my home still smells like a new build. My home is 3 years old now.

[@lilfish5124]

It might still be offgassing and the smell is stuck inside 😳

[@LesaBear612]

What kind of air purifier do you have? I’m interested in getting one. Thanks.

[@BIPDSHAWAII]

Omg I love this channel! I'm a minimalist because I guess over stimulated easily but I also love art and a warm and inviting home. The example photos along with your explanation is very helpful and gives me ideas that are right for me.

[@rebekahjoy7921]

One thing that’s frustrating about most design KZbinrs is assuming that everybody has a certain space. For example - not everyone even has an entry way. I don’t have a house. I live in an apartment. There is literally no entry way. You walk in and the living room is right there. It’s like if you don’t have a huge home, and you live in small apartments/studios, we often times do not know what to do with our spaces bc a lot of these design tips aren’t applicable to us. Even “decorating on a budget” is still too expensive for a lot of us.

[@graftedingrace6594]

We installed curtains in our home and it completely changed the feel and look, to the point where it felt like a different house, in a good way. We built our home with my mother and father in law and have bamboo, laminate and tiles and while the flooring may seem cold we do offer our guests slippers which helps to make our home more inviting. I recently updated our entry and it feels much more cosy and welcoming. We actually used an old piece of furniture we were going to donate but once we moved it into the entry on the way out of the house it became an entryway cabinet and it now looks really beautiful. Lovely tips and they do make such a difference. I may need to relax on the cleaning 😂

[@chumabanjwa4662]

My guest bedroom is almost as luxe as our main bedroom. I use bamboo linen and linen. I love making my guests feel like they are in a boutique hotel. I feel nobody should leave their home to come slum it out in mine.

[@fransirahome]

Over minimalistic decor, agreed. So not inviting.

[@honeydewgurlfriend]

Silk sheets + pillow cases= slippin and slidin and scroopin. Mine aren't real silk tho so maybe I need higher quality stuff. I just wanted to use scroop in a sentence

[@tempo9198]

Scroop is a fabulicious word!

[@vaderladyl]

Nah. I had real silk and I hated it for the same reasons you mentioned.

[@honeydewgurlfriend]

@@vaderladyl Good to know!!! Yeah, I stick to just a silk pillow case

[@HeronCoyote1234]

Realtors, on Open House showings, often bake brownies or cookies for that inviting smell. Floral smells are subjective. But who doesn’t like the smell of warm chocolate (or “apple pie” by putting cinnamon and nutmeg in a small pot of water warming on the stove)?

[@patriciaemerick8360]

A smell that took me awhile to figure out came from my three-quarter bath. I love tub baths and rarely use the shower. The smell emanated from the sewer line. A teakettle of hot water poured down the drain did the trick.

[@Donna-vh5ym]

I love this channel, but am I the only one that doesn't have an entry way? You open my front door and whalaa.. you're in the living room.

[@NydiaLC]

I love houses that are like this. It is so nice to come back from work, open the door and be in a big room instead of a corridor for example. You are lucky 🙂

[@Donna-vh5ym]

@@NydiaLC // well that makes me feel better. !!!! Thank you for your reply.

[@theladynextdoor313]

I don’t have a designated “entry way”either. I’m sure many of us in regular to smaller sized homes have the same where we just walk right into the living room. I still organize the shoes with a little shoe rack and have a cute rug at both sides of the front door. I have a large front porch though, so I like to include that in making it fee welcoming though. We can work with what we got 😉.

[@vaderladyl]

Many people. Usually in open plan spaces. More difficult to put stuff to decorate in there for sure, but not impossible.

[@edithrose9987]

I was thinking not everyone has an entryway! I hate houses/apartments that dont but not everyone feels that way! I hope you enjoy your house!

[@lynjaggi7204]

I always learn so much from your videos! I’ve been able to look with new perspective at my home and make some positive needed decor changes to update my pad. Thank you!

[@Meemee-mo5it]

I'm confused, how did we go from entry way to people sleeping on our sheets? How about just get people in the door to visit for a couple of hours and they feel comfortable enough to want to come over again.

[@jlina]

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[@jasondanielfair2193]

Re odors. Lots of ways to address without scents: WASH your curtains, couch upholstery, rugs. De-clog drains you don’t even think need to be dealend, put baking soda in your refrigerator. Wash your oven throw out old carpets, clothes, or anything else that has just accumulated your human smell too long. Wash your pets at least twice a month-ignore vets who say that isn’t necessary. It isn’t for their health. It is if you don’t want to smell like a vet. Wash dog leashes and collars. Cook with a window open. I do like the use of air fresheners,but particularly the clean linen fragrance. A small trick you can do before company: boil some water with your favourite air freshener or even cologne/perfume, or just a lot of lemon juice, and it will fill the air. Let it vent a few minutes before guests arrive. Similar to baking cookies.

[@tempo9198]

100% cotton sheets are my favourite and I detest all microfibre bedding. I also sprinkle guest sheets with baby powder once the bed is made.

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

Try bamboo sheets, they’re excellent!

[@YSLRD]

I love cotton. But no, thanks, on the baby powder.

[@shade3403]

i disagree on being too clean is uninviting. what if thats really what you are. i think its very reasonable enough that when you have sudden visitors, you are not stressed out to organize things at home..clean means everything, it should never be an "uninviting approach" to a home.well just my opinion.

[@vaderladyl]

I think they mean to the point that people are uncomfortable there because they are afraid of making a mess and won't even sit on your living room.

[@kajavidanovski7864]

For me the most inviting is the general atmosphere of a home. It gives me a more intimate account of who these people really are, as individuals and/or a family or a community. I prefer cossines to strictness even if that means my kitchen doesn't look perfect when my best friends stop for quick coffee. On the other hand I love to decorate my home for special occasions, holidays and even just in general, redecorating. Different lighting options, colors, fabrics and pattern, rugs, plants and flowers... Bring it on! ^^ Combined with lots of natural light and a good airflow, all I need is some nice art , music and scents (candles, incense). If it's possible I'd prefer a good location and outside architecture but I think I appreciate a good space solution even better. As of most univiting mistakes people make in their homes I'd have to say are bad smell, clutter, garbage and mouldy bathroom hand towels. The mouldy hand towel is my limit :D Posh Pennies thank you for this video. Best of luck!

[@mikeberray]

If it was up to me my whole home would be totally colored: I love how colors play off each other. I guess I like dramatic color. I'm working on my husband to "get" that!! Color is to me the number one thing in a home.

[@sjwillis1137]

The minimalist room made me smile . One chair , echoed by one wheelbarrow in the bare garden. Minimalist mirroring . Is it a thing ? 😆🤔

[@an6357]

I actually cannot relax when my apartment is messy. I'm a neat, minimalistic person and will only feel good in almost hospital like, spotless interior....

[@JessieBanana]

If I am visiting a home that is super clean, it makes me feel uncomfortable. Like my presence and fingerprints will ruin it. It’s like lounging in a museum or something. It’s an okay vibe for a hotel room, where housekeeping is quite literally being paid for, but not in a house.

[@lindafreudiger8022]

What about the "apartment entries "? Can you do a video on this? Thanks 😊

[@olololo9224]

I hate led lights, even dimmed it just isn’t soft enough and always feels harsh

[@thomaswalker8790]

Simple common sense approach! Great 👍👍

[@BrunoKalix]

Excellent advice like always! Thank you. I’m happy I got all covered in my flat.

[@bbeth7092]

Loud ticking clocks, especially the ones that interrupt life every 15 minutes would be at the top of my list. Second would be competing noises i.e. the tv is on AND someone is watching a video on their phone. Third, creaking noisy beds. I guess I have noise issues.

[@jillianwickham31]

I’m so comforted to read someone else has a hard time with ticking clocks. People are so proud of their cute retro-style alarm clocks or their beautiful antique floor clocks, so they put them in or near the guest rooms. Tick-tock-tick-tock-tick… I can’t.

[@LV-bk4it]

Alittle helpful hint - you're titles are always negative. How about "Making Your Home More Inviting" instead?

[@mariecaroleelia5395]

Nose blind= anosmic 😅 I like this video, so full of nice ideas!!❤

[@deborahdufel1664]

Well done on your lead in to your lily silk ad. Thank you.

[@marinathomas7820]

I feel welcome in the most horribly designed space if the host was waiting at the door for me with a smile 😊. But yes, we must take care of these matters if we're serious about home design and entertaining.

[@marcelladominguez8787]

I like this video but have to disagree with the idea of a minimalistic home as seeming too cold due to being too clean. I think the way you design and decorate can make a minimal home cozy by having natural elements such as plants and wood items and adding a nice throw, area rug and candles. Just my opinion :) I love a clean and tidy home and I am no way minimal but I have been decluttering and have been styling with the intent of creating a cozy atmosphere and also keep my coastal vibe I love.

[@shade3403]

yeah, mine as well. i keep my home minimal and clean. and i love the vibe.if this meant to be uninviting for others, then, i dont need for them to come over hahaha

[@vaderladyl]

I think there are two kinds of minimalism: cozy minimalism and extreme minimalism, which can indeed feel cold.

[@joycej3431]

People with pets jumping up on your legs or licking on you. My mother in law had a dog that would lick your bare legs when you're wearing shorts. I didn't want to sit down because there was dog hair on the furniture cushions. She wondered why we didn't come over more often.

[@dianebaum5194]

It’s true about too clean of a house not feeling inviting to guest. My sis is a ocd clean freak . U feel ur skin cells are causing her anxiety.

[@BrunoSilvaAlleycat]

Thanks for the tips!

[@ngh4412]

I find homes that have no plants extremely uninviting!

[@Soul-cry1]

Totally, however not everyone is good at keeping them alive so it's understandable why they might not have any

[@hanaafekry7661]

I tried several times to keep them alive, they just tend to suicide with me

[@Soul-cry1]

@@hanaafekry7661 same, but I keep trying anyhow

[@angelawu4242]

try ZZ plants.

[@dougkelley2781]

I mostly have plants outdoors (lots) - other than at the holidays. Does a Christmas tree qualify as a houseplant?

[@77pepona]

People rarely come over because of my dogs and my cat but that's another subject 🤷🏻‍♀ Great tips tho !

[@rosed6058]

Hi, great video. Where did you get that white lamp behind you? Thanks

[@rumigirl]

I think she mentioned in another video that it was a thrift store find. 😊

[@kittyelenbaas4088]

Good ideas. I am going to use a drugstore scent to spray the room now.

[@MyFocusVaries]

A diffuser with natural oils is healthier for you. And the scents are much more pleasant.

[@flawlix]

Pet smells are more of a problem than we pet owners want to admit. I don’t realize how nose blind I am to the smell of cat in our apartment until I go away for a few days. Our place is so small that we have to keep the litterbox near the front door. Even though we keep it clean, the smell is noticeable and unavoidable. (One of several reasons we don’t have people over very often.) Similarly, my sister’s place smells like her dog no matter how often she cleans. Actually, I notice dog smell in all my dog-owner friends’ homes as well. We’re all nose blind

[@maddscientist3170]

ouuuuuu........I can name soooooo many houses😅

[@30sandrita1]

Great tips! Thanks! ♥

[@marleybedford8628]

Silk bedding? Who irons it for us? I don’t iron sheets. My son and daughter-in-law had the drop off zone for keys and wallet. Burglars broke in while they and their three daughters were asleep. The burglars robbed them and pinched my daughter-in-law’s new car. Hate curtains, (especially when the cat uses them for abseiling) but ‘man’ they can make a room look complete. Love the vessel behind you. Good video.

[@andrasbiro6604]

I personally dont like silk... I prefer flaxen sheets :D

[@vaderladyl]

Yeah me neither. Cotton or any other natural material is better for me.

[@ribbrascal]

If I sense my guests are uncomfortable, I always suggest a game of Twister, with my dogs.

[@johnroekoek12345]

Nice entries. Mine is 3,5 by 5.

[@sunandevise9934]

Great idea

[@highenddesign6502]

Can you link your lamp please? It’s gorgeous!

[@minookalantari]

Thank you

[@caro1ns]

The last one is important. I knew some lovely people with a lovely home, but the smell of their two rottweilers hit you like a train at the door (and I have a very poor sense of smell). They were completely inured to it.

[@aprilangland4595]

You need to train your family member to use the drop zone, so good luck with that! 😅

[@karinalemus2305]

Exactly! I have a very well designated and organized drop zone/ entry way, but my family always leaves stuff anywhere, specially in the middle of the living room 😬

[@moniquesilverans3842]

Je n'aime pas les literies en soie, je préfère le lin ou le coton mais cela est une question de préférence et non un jugement

[@dncprncss]

Ditto

[@catherinechen9496]

I absolutely hate candles. Such hazards. Also not a big fan for curtain and rugs, due to my beloved cats.

[@alexgarza7486]

Nice😊

[@paulthomson2288]

i don't like untidy or unclean houses. I will always look for an excuse to leave asap. There's no excuse for mess and clutter

[@Becksnnc]

You are wrong about entry areas. A lot of small houses and flats here in the UK don't have one. You open the front door and you're immediately in the front room lol. So not everyone has one.

[@JenniferSmilesNow]

@2:12 the chair to the left..wow!!! I’ve been searching online- tried: wood leather tufted woven chair with Ottoman… any idea of additional search terms to help?

[@MsCelineL]

Check West Elm and DWR

[@sarahsanders7127]

Search for Jean Gillon Jangada armchair. You might not like the prices, though. 🙈

[@nicolestewart]

I un-invited myself to my apartment but it didn't work 😕

[@itchysheets1222]

I feel seen

[@mochipii]

Why would i want to make my house inviting to other people?

[@johnterpack3940]

White is for operating rooms, not homes.

[@megcormack681]

💙💙

[@moniquesilverans3842]

J'ai les tapis en horreur, je préfère un beau carrelage de teinte claire pour amener de la lumière et comme j'a des caves partout sous la maison, le sol n'est jamais vraiment froid. Mais cacher un magnifique carrelage par des tapis antihygiénique, non, jamais. J'ai même du carrelage dans ma chambre et c'est si beau.

[@moniquesilverans3842]

Ce qui me hérisse le plus ce sont certains parents qui mettent des appareils reliés à l'électricité pour dégager de bonnes odeurs dans la chambre des petits enfants, c'est tellement nocif et faire respirer cela à des innocents qui ne savent pas se défendre au nom du parfum c'est honteux

[@tslilbearshoppe9870]

Minimal design is the lack thereof. lol

[@bellewill9748]

🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@vivmomof4g397]

Curtains collect dust

[@vaderladyl]

Use shades instead.

[@moniquesilverans3842]

Désolée mais les odeurs de bougies ne sont pas bonnes pour les poumons, tout comme les odeurs de parfums. C'est pourquoi je n'ai pas voulu de cuisine ouverte, et voilà des odeurs en moins et si il n'y a pas de moisissures et si on ouvre les fenêtres il y a alors peu de risques de mauvaises odeurs et seulement quand on a essayé de contrer les mauvaises odeurs de manières naturelles alors il faut utiliser un PEU de parfum.

[@martaescobar7625]

I think wall to wall carpeting is the worst thing you can put in a home. If you have ever taken up to replace old carpeting and see the nastiness underneath........you wouldn't have it.

[@audrablue515]

I immensely dislike the whole Scandi/minimalist look. A place where you're afraid to sit down on the furniture or even stretch out on the sofa. It definitely has a soulless/no character vibe to it and you can miss me with that nonsense. I like a house that's immaculately clean and tidy but the decor has to be inviting and welcome and plush and comfy. All white or all beige or some other variation of only neutral tones and colours really puts me off and it would feel like I'm living in a hospital room. No thanks.

[@SometimeAgo65]

Lawdy...those WHITE rooms with you showed actually make me Claustrophobic. I wonder why that is? 🤔 I don't like that at all

[@sophieryan8010]

Talk about stating the obvious.

[@alphacall]

Unsub for corporate shilling

[@dodosmamma1692]

You lost me at lily silk.

[@annahau8588]

Some people have zero foyers, zero. You enter right into the living room or dining room or there is no wall it's just one open room, think loft, condo or apartment. Now how do you handle the entry?

[@marshalldaniels9836]

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[@lose999]

I love that blouse. Your videos always have the best photo examples.

[@chotanya]

I saw a video of a woman pulling in to random houses, opening the front door, grabbing the purse from the drop-off zone, and driving away. After that I don't have a drop-off zone by any door that leads to outside. My drop of zone is in a drawer inside a bedroom not close to any doors.

[@YSLRD]

Huh. I lock my door but my drop zone is in the kitchen. I guess it would be more vulnerable by the front door.

[@nadiacoffey2609]

Things that have made me feel uncomfortable in other peoples home: any overpowering smell whether good or bad, hard uncomfortable seating or no seating, pets jumping all over me or laying on top of me while I’m trying to sit down or visit, extremely cold or hot temperatures, clutter all over the place especially in the areas where we are visiting or eating, dirty or dingy looking hand towels in a bathroom.

[@jabber5402]

Good points! Pets who are too friendly are super annoying! And ew...to the dirty towels! Sometimes I must air-dry my hands! 😩

[@t.a.yeah.]

I hate dirty floor, too. I don't dare to take a step then and tend to tiptoe.

[@NicolesNaturals]

My cousin's cat would always jump up on the kitchen table while I was eating and be right next to my plate of food. First of all, I am extremely allergic to cats, secondly, I don't want cat dander in my food. Ugh

[@lahaza6515]

Dirty cabinet fronts & baseboards. I can't tell you how often I've said; "oh thank you, but I ate already." And overhead lighting... it immediately tells me that there's a possibility that the person is blind to nuance, atmosphere & self awareness. That may sound snotty, but it's true. Are we doing surgery or eating? No faint music in the background during a dinner is right up there w/ overhead lighting. I mean, if you're looking for something it's understandable, but if you're just sitting around having a conversation it's awful.

[@marilynndesilva7620]

Even if the towels aren't actually dirty, but are damp, it turns me off. And while we're on the subject of bathrooms: Make sure the toilet paper isn't down to the last few squares. I hate having to go through someone's cupboards for a fresh roll or rummage around in my purse for a tissue.

[@kaizen_5091]

Love these types of videos because often people focus on how interior decorating looks and not how it feels.

[@serenalouise]

Fermented Italian giardiniera was the prominent smell in my godparents home in the fall- nobody complained because the final product was DELICIOUS! (I love the moving wavy lines under the titles :) They were welcoming people too...always had cookies in the cookie jar.

[@HeronCoyote1234]

I agree with these! Even though I’m an introvert who very very rarely invites people over, I want a warm home (or apartment) for myself! Plants, throws, rugs, table lamps, paintings that mean something to me, comfortable seating…these are a few things that suggest comfort to me.

[@SometimeAgo65]

I know! I just told my sister a few days ago, It's crazy that you can make your home soooo beautiful and comfortable that you never want to leave it. It took me years to get it the way I wanted but I did... now it's just paradise for me. I don't know if that's a good thing, or not ❤️😊

[@chloejones9647]

If you’re interested in cozy cozy, look up “Hygge” style bedrooms. Amazing! Super comforting! 🤩

[@emiliaumana272]

I am always so worried that I have becomed nose blind to the smell of my 2 dogs and cat! I open windows all over the house every day, try to have fresh lilys by the door and clean the floors to make sure I can reduce that as much as I can. It can be hard though, especially when your pets start getting older and health issues start to appear

[@frangipanisandgirl]

Yes, I love opening up the house to air out, it's the best at keeping any smells at bay! Just wanted to share a word of caution though, be careful of lilies around pets, I know they are very toxic to cats, possibly dogs too, but cats for sure.

[@ashleysehatti8013]

Lilies are toxic to cats! Like can cause fatal liver damage within a couple days if they rub against the plant or get the pollen on them, let alone if they eat it. Please choose another flower!

[@klaudiso]

I've heard lily is poisonous to cats so maybe check out which one you have and if it's safe for your cat to be around!

[@emiliaumana272]

@@frangipanisandgirl Oh! I had no idea, thank you so much! They haven't been sick so far, they don't really have access to chew on them or anything like that, but better safe than sorry. I'll switch to other cut flowers :)

[@emiliaumana272]

@@klaudiso Thanks so much for the advice! I'll check with my vet but in the mean time, I am switching to other types of cut flowers. Good vibes from Costa Rica!

[@HairyKnees1]

Sometimes I ferment buckwheat groats to make bread, and oh boy, that can stink up my home!! The whole downstairs can smell like a giant fart after a day and half of fermentation. But sometimes I make soap, which makes my house smell really nice. I just don’t open the windows often due to living on a busy highway near a gas station.

[@gayletennant6443]

Candles are not for everyone, some are of us are sensitive to scents and don't want any scented things round!

[@MyFocusVaries]

What does too clean even mean? Clean is good. Dirty is gross. Sparse, plain, and minimal aren't the same as clean. Totally agree regarding guest room sheets (and for that matter, guest beds are usually substandard).

[@kalliste01]

To me, 'too clean' means someone's house feels unlived in. Nothing out of place, and no clutter on the benches.

[@smack6030]

If someone is afraid to drop a crumb on the floor, the house is "too clean." A little mess and a dust bunny here or there isn't the end of the world. But yes, dirty is another issue entirely.

[@evelynsaungikar3553]

An overpowering smell of bleach is offputting.

[@vaderladyl]

@@evelynsaungikar3553 OMG yes. Cannot stand it myself.

[@blackanne]

@@evelynsaungikar3553 yes! I often hear questions what cleaning products leave a strong smell for a long time? Why would you want your house to smell strongly of cleaning products? Let that fresh air in, get some roses or freesias or bake a cake!